Guests say
Fidra is a well-loved cottage in Embleton, boasting stunning views and a prime location close to the beach and local amenities. Guests appreciate the comfortable living spaces and well-equipped kitchen, though some noted the need for minor updates and additional kitchenware. The property's tranquillity and proximity to nature are recurrent highlights, with many guests eager to return.
Most guests found the cottage to be clean, with only a few mentioning areas that could have been improved. The high standard of cleanliness contributes positively to the overall experience.
The location is highly praised for its outstanding views, proximity to the beach, local shops, and pubs. It's considered a perfect spot for exploring the Northumberland coast.
The cottage is generally regarded as comfortable, with a homely living room and warm bathroom. However, some guests mentioned creaky floors and issues with the heating system that affected their comfort.
Facilities are adequate, with a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable bedding. However, guests suggested improvements such as better kitchen equipment, an indoor clothes horse, and clearer instructions for amenities.
While the property provides a pleasant stay, guests noted the absence of a welcome pack and local information, which are often appreciated. It's worth noting that while some guests might miss a welcome gift, such gestures are not guaranteed and vary by stay.
About this property
Overlooking the beautiful coast of Embleton, Fidra is a quaint stone house, ideal for a family, with easy access to the local beach and other amenities along the Northumberland coast. Be welcomed by this pretty property and park off-road beside a lovely grass garden with a picnic bench, ideal for breakfast in the fresh air. Upon entry you will find the living areas on the first-floor to maximise the views, beginning with a spacious sitting room with several stylish sofas, armchairs and a brilliant view of the coast through glass sliding doors. The sitting area ia accompanied by a stylish wooden dining table complementing the black leather of the sofas and there is an amply filled kitchen where you can cook up a storm. As well as a ground-floor bathroom, the three bedrooms all rest on the ground floor, each with storage and a homely feel, including a double and two twins. Embleton is a stunning location offering a magnificent sandy beach, where you can spend a day enjoying sandy walks and watersports amongst the waves, taking a picnic featuring local produce. More walks can be found at Embleton Quarry Nature Reserve, the historic Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum and of course the stunning Northumberland Coastal Path. Embleton has a great selection of eateries, and a little further from the property you can explore the fascinating ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle. Make a seaside holiday to remember with a stay at Fidra.
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
Reverse level.
Three ground-floor bedrooms: 1 x double, 2 x twin.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
First-floor kitchen.
First-floor living/dining room
Oil heating.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV, DVD player, Hi-Fi, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Non-enclosed garden with lawn and furniture.
2 well behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Alnwick Castle
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (16)
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Victoria
Gorgeous views of the sea from the upstairs window. We had read the previous reviews on the kitchen and brought our own pans but this wasn't necessary as new ones have been added. Plenty of parking space on site. The only negatives were the boiler running during the night as it's right by the main bedroom and a thick winter duvet in July which meant we were very hot at night. Some information about the local area/where to recycle glass etc would have been very helpful as the only information we could find was a request to water the plants. During the summer (2024) there is currently a different street food truck at the memorial hall every Thursday evening selling takeaway food which we really enjoyed and would recommend to other guests.
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Jennifer
It had everything we needed. Thank you for a great stay.
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Val
There is no "welcome pack" so it is necessary to bring refreshments for when you arrive. The kitchen would benefit from one or two small saucepans and some good oven gloves and information on local holiday attractions/events and maybe a Visitors Book in the cottage would be helpful. Guidance on the heating controls could be useful too but we contacted the owner who willingly came out at short notice to resolve our issue. We didn't find table and chairs so as there was only the wooden picnic table for outside seating, a few outside comfy chairs would be beneficial. Overall a comfortable cottage in a good location and highly recommended.