Guests say
Stable D'or is a well-equipped and comfortable cottage in Northumberland, appreciated for its lovely views and great base for exploring the area. Guests enjoyed the on-site pool and the welcoming touch of starter items in the kitchen. Some concerns were raised about soundproofing, bedding, and the size of kitchenware for larger groups.
The property is consistently described as clean and well-maintained, with guests expressing satisfaction with the cleanliness upon arrival.
The location is praised for its beauty and proximity to local attractions, although some guests noted that the walk to the beach is longer than advertised.
The cottage is generally found to be comfortable and well-equipped. However, some guests mentioned issues with soundproofing, hard mattresses, and the need for blackout curtains.
Facilities like the swimming pool are highly regarded, but there were some criticisms regarding the booking system for the pool, the size of kitchenware, and the provision of essentials like matches for the stove.
While guests appreciated the starter items in the kitchen, there are not enough reviews mentioning gifts to accurately assess the thoughtfulness of the property management. Therefore, it is politely noted that such gestures, while appreciated, are not guaranteed.
About this property
Stable D'or is a delightful house situated on North Farm on the outskirts of Embleton within the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This lovely semi-detached house is decorated with Indian sandstone walling, welcoming you into a cosy dwelling. Make yourself at home in the large open-plan living area decorated with stunning traditional beams, take your pick from one of the three sleek leather sofas whilst you get lost in a film on the Freeview TV as the woodburning stove keeps you warm and snug, or cook up a scrumptious full English with the kitchen amenities provided, to fill your stomachs before a day of adventure, taking yourself over to the family dining area to enjoy your food. The ground floor boasts two fabulous king-size rooms to rest your head in, both with lovely bright windows letting the natural light shine through. There's even a downstairs bathroom featuring a bath, perfect for a well-deserved long soak and some peaceful you time. Take yourself up to the first floor where you'll find a roomy twin bedroom fitted with sloped ceilings and a delightful skylight, there's also a TV to enjoy adjacent to a traditional wooden bench. Take your pick from a morning bath or a shower in the first floor bathroom, hugging yourself with a toasty towel from the heated rail. Note: This property can be booked alongside Refs. 917240, 924725, 930497, 930498, 936518, 947951, 949760, 970049, 970136, 970137, 970138, 1040640, 1040642, 1112310, 1120842, 1122318, 1122319, 1122320, and 1122321, together sleeping a total of 87 guests.
Embleton is situated on Northumberland's Heritage Coastline, leading along to the nearby village of Craster and along the sea past Dunstanburgh Castle. The village hosts a local hotel and village pub, and is a short drive away from Alnwick which boasts plenty of amenities and shops. Local attractions include Alnwick Castle and Garden, Howick Hall, and Dustanburgh Links golf course. Embleton is a great location to explore Northumberland.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x ground-floor king-size, 1 x twin.
1 x ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin, heated towel tail, and WC.
Open-plan living space with a kitchen, dining area, and a sitting room with a woodburning stove Shared play area on cottage complex.
LPG central heating and woodburning stove.
Electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, slim line dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, TVs, and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair, stairgate and travel cot.
EV charger onsite.
Ample off-road parking.
Patio with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 1 mile.
Shared children's play area on cottage complex.
Beach 20 mins walk.
Note: Beach is accessed via owner's land on tended pathway suitable for pushchairs.
Note: The swimming pool is available for all guests staying in our 13 cottages and 4 apartments.
Guests must go to the pool entrance area to sign up for the swimming slots they would like to use, using their property name.
Each stay is allocated a number of slots, 7 night stay - 5 slots, 5 night stay - 3 slots,3 night stay - 2 slots.
The same time slot is not available to each property each day.
Note: Caravans/ motor homes/ commercial vehicles (eg vans) are not permitted to be parked outside the properties, there is alternative parking opposite the properties, just off the main site (it is still covered by our cctv) This is available by prior arrangement at a cost of £20.
BBQ's are not permitted on site.
Note: Check in 4pm, check out 9.30am.
Please Note: The owner will only accept a Saturday check in for this property.
This property has a good housekeeping bond of £200
Reviews (21)
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Victoria
The pool is a big draw too. However there are serious down sides to our experience. The bedding had winter duvets, when I enquired there was no recourse to having a blanket and sheet or summer covering. The down stairs bedroom has large windows with such thin curtains that the baby was unable to sleep there. Please provide blinds . The house is advertised as catering for 6 . The largest pan and frying pans were too small to cook easily . These are expensive properties and our 2nd visit back to my childhood home, A few improvements would have allowed everyone have good sleep. On the positive side Allan quickly got our boiler fixed after having no gas and hot water for a day.
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Laura
Our cottage was perfect & exactly how it was listed. We had a few starter items in the kitchen on our arrival; milk, butter, juice & bread - a nice touch. Everywhere was clean, tidy & up-to date. The site was smart, tidy & the childrenâs play area was great. The swimming pool was brilliant, modern & clean. Just a generally great holiday let & site, close the village of Embleton with a good village shop. Thank you for a memorable first holiday to Northumberland, we will definitely stay here again.
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Paul
However it turned out to be perfect for our group of four adults. It was warm, comfortable and well equipped. We particularly appreciated its position, its view and the walk across the fields to the beach. We greatly enjoyed our holiday and visited many of the delights of Northumberland within either walking distance or a short drive, including Lindisfarne and the Farne Islands. Large towels for every room and blackout curtains for the main bedroom would have been appreciated but these are minor observations. Overall, Stable Dâor exceeded our expectations and thoroughly deserves 5 stars!