Guests say
East Farm Croft is a well-regarded cottage in Embleton, appreciated for its excellent location, cosy ambience, and well-equipped kitchen. Guests have enjoyed the proximity to amenities, beaches, and walks, as well as the property's warmth and comfort. While some guests have encountered issues with cleanliness and maintenance, the majority reflect positively on their stay, often highlighting the desire to return.
Cleanliness has received mixed feedback. While some guests found the property well-presented and tidy, others reported cleanliness issues such as dust, dirty floors, and unwashed sofa covers. The presence of both positive and negative comments leads to a slightly above average score.
The location of the cottage is highly praised, with guests appreciating its quiet setting close to local amenities, fantastic beaches, and scenic walks. The village of Embleton is frequently mentioned as a friendly and convenient base for exploring the area.
Guests generally find the cottage comfortable, with a warm and cosy atmosphere, especially due to the Aga in the kitchen. Comfortable beds and a secure garden for pets add to the positive experience, although some guests noted issues with heating and the need for additional comfort items.
Facilities are well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen and good parking. However, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as problematic locks, slow-draining sinks, and a lack of cleaning materials. The mix of positive and negative feedback results in an above-average score.
There is insufficient information to accurately score thoughtfulness. While some guests mentioned a welcome pack, the contents and consistency of these gifts are not clear, and there is no guarantee of such amenities. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
A beautiful stone-built cottage resting in Embleton and close to local amenities, East Farm Croft is an idyllic getaway for a family or two couples looking to explore the many wonders of Northumberland. Park off-road and be welcomed into an open-plan living area with tall ceilings housing historic roof beams, wooden flooring and a theme of pale grey and brown throughout the décor, an ideal social hub for all guests to enjoy. Airy and simply beautiful, the sitting area offers a selection of sofas beside a welcoming woodburning stove, ideal for morning coffee, and when mealtimes call, a fantastic kitchen area in contemporary colours with loads of amenities will cater to your culinary needs, and you can enjoy a meal together at the dining table, and a glass door and skylights draw in natural light. Continuing the beauty of the living area, you will be delighted to discover two bedrooms with contemporary en-suites, including a double with a beautiful old-fashioned headboard and a king-size with built-in cupboards. Outside, enjoy sunsets over the countryside and distant castle as you indulge in a glass of your favourite beverage in the garden. Embleton is a lovely town with a variety of eateries for you to enjoy, and you can stock up on picnic essentials at the local store before heading over to the idyllic sandy beach or walking through Embleton Quarry Nature Reserve. Within easy reach of the property is the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle and from here you can join the Dunstanburgh Castle Walk or try out a game of golf at the local course. Further from the property you will be able to visit the magnificent Bamburgh Castle and the quaint seaside town around it. Make a coastal getaway to remember with a stay at East Farm Croft.
The pretty village of Embleton is ideally placed for exploring one of the most attractive stretches of Northumberland's Heritage Coastline. A beautiful grassy path runs from the village to neighbouring Craster, alongside the sea and past Dunstanburgh Castle - the largest ruined castle in Northumberland. Embleton itself has a village pub and a local hotel, and there is an excellent range of amenities in nearby Alnwick. The gardens at nearby Howick Hall are open during the summer and are noted for their beauty, whilst Alnwick Castle and Garden are a 'must-see' when visiting the area. For the keen golfer, Dunstanburgh Links Course is about 1 mile away - just one of several excellent courses in the vicinity.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with washing machine.
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Electric heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
Smart TV, music system, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot available on request.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed garden with patio and furniture.
Two well behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: Steps down from living area into bedroom
Nearby points of interest
- Alnwick Castle
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (38)
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Pamela
Very clean and tidy when we arrived. All the basics required to start your holiday provided. Few minor points/suggestions: No padlock on gate as mentioned in joining instructions. No coat hooks! Could really do with something like this just inside the cottage for coats, towels and dog leads. We didnât need it but perhaps someone not used to a log burner might appreciate more directions on how to use. Also there needs to be a proper fire glove provided, not the extremely holey two fingered one left. Crockery was a right mismatch. Not enough to fill the dishwasher (which had no cutlery box) so had to be put on more regular than should. Corkscrew is broken and needs replacing. A suggestion book in the accomodation might let managing company resolve issues more quickly? Overall a fabulous stay, now I just have to buy an Aga for home as my wife fell in love with the one in the property.
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Brian
However, a bit of maintenance and a thoroughly deep clean is needed. The aga isn't powerful enough to heat the living area. We spent a fortune on logs, just to keep warm. Two of the velux windows were open when we arrived, the fridge and electric radiators were all turned off, and please bin the worn sheepskin rugs in the bedroom. But, it is a lovely cottage in a really quiet and private location. It seems it has been sold, so hopefully the new owners will act on some of the longstanding complaints on here. Just a bit more TLC and it will be 5 stars all round.
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John
Yes the gate needs a lick of paint but does that matter! The cottage was clean , warm, with the aga on we didn't need the fire. It's perfectly placed for the beach and the village, the pub is lovely, very dog friendly, we had takeaway fish and chips from the hotel which were the best I've had since the last time we were in Northumberland!