Guests say
Whin Hill Cottage in Alnwick, Northumberland, is praised for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and prime location close to the coast and local amenities. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and the large garden, especially those with dogs. The property is ideal for family stays and offers a cosy, home-from-home experience.
The property is consistently described as spotlessly clean, with high standards of cleanliness throughout. One review mentioned the need for better cleaning in less obvious places, such as the cutlery drawer.
The cottage's location is highly praised for being in the heart of Craster, close to the Jolly Fisherman pub, coastal paths, and within easy reach of Alnwick. It's considered perfect for walking and exploring the coast.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the living areas cosy. However, some reviews mention issues with the heating control and noise from the plumbing system, which affected the overall comfort during the night.
The property is well-equipped, but several reviews cite problems with the hot water system, noisy plumbing, and insufficient hot water for the number of guests. There are also mentions of a faulty dishwasher and a lack of clarity on recycling.
While some guests were disappointed with the welcome pack, finding it basic compared to expectations, the provision of cleaning products and hand soap was noted. As gifts are not consistently mentioned across reviews, a score cannot be provided.
About this property
Perched in the picturesque village of Craster, Northumberland discover this fabulous four-bedroom dwelling, Whin Hill Cottage. Benefitting from stylish décor throughout, a well-equipped kitchen, off-road parking and a woodburning stove, 21 Whin Hill welcomes up to eight guests and their two four-legged friends to enjoy the ultimate escape to Northumberland. Upon entering your new home-from-home, kick back in the homely sitting room, clicking on the Smart TV and cosying up in front of the woodburning stove, perfect for those cooler evenings. Allow your other half to become acquainted with a fantastic range of appliances in the kitchen as they cook up a storm for the whole family, before settling down at the dining table to tuck in over a bottle of wine!
If you prefer to bask in your surroundings a little longer, take advantage of a superb, enclosed garden to delight in an alfresco affair, allowing your pup to play safely. When the evening draws to a close, escape to one of three lovely bathrooms to treat yourself to a warm shower or soak in the tub; complete your all-important evening routine and head to either a super-king-size, double, ground-floor double or twin bedroom to catch your rest ahead of another day of exciting adventures. If you can tear yourself away, begin your itinerary with a scenic stroll around Craster Harbour or along the Dustanburgh Castle Walk, which resides only paces away from your doorstep and ends at the fabulous 14th century castle ruins.
Practise your golf swing at Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Course, admire a range of flora and fauna at Howick Hall Gardens and Arboretum, soak in stunning coastal views at Howick sands or spend the day in Alnwick, home to an impressive array of amenities and attractions including The Alnwick Garden, Bailiffgate Museum, Hulne Park and St Michael’s Church. Well-positioned to also take advantage of a splendid selection of beautiful beaches, such as Bamburgh Beach, Longhoughton Beach and Alnmouth Beach, you’ll certainly never be short of things to do or see! For your next escape to Northumberland, book a stay at Whin Hill Cottage.
Known for its oak-cured kippers, which have graced the best breakfast tables for more than 150 years, Craster is a charming village that appears to tumble into the sea. It was a significant fishing port in the 17th century. The community has a pub with a dining room, a fish restaurant, and Robson's renowned fish market. There is also a fantastic playground for kids. Several of Northumberland's best sandy beaches are close by. Howick Hall, which was constructed in 1782 and has connections to the Grey family, notably Earl Grey the great social reformer and tea aficionado, is located not far from Craster. The grounds at Howick Hall are accessible to the public in the spring and summer, but the rhododendron season is when they are most impressive. You can reach the impressive ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle, the largest ruined castle in Northumberland, by taking a stroll along the seaside path north of Craster.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Ground-floor Jack-and-Jill shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Jack-and-Jill bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Central heating.
Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi, sound system.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio and furniture.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out at 10am.
Refundable service charge applicable
Reviews (16)
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Claire
The only points we would like to raise are that the hoover didn't work and there was no floor mop so trying to keep on top of things when having two dogs with us for the weeks holiday was a little frustrating. There was only a small dust pan brush hence, we purchased a large brush so we could sweep the ground floor daily. The oven could also do with a deep clean, we cleaned it as best we could as it was very dirty and assume that previous guests have left it in an unsatisfactory condition. Only other point is, we noticed several reviews on-line regarding the water system and hot water. We had no problem with hot water but the noise from the system has not been addressed and does make a lot of noise when the hot water is running, probably just needs a new ball valve on the tank.
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Rebecca
Thank you!
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Gary
However lack of hot water for the weekend and the dishwasher not working did spoil it a little. Heating engineer called and agreed the on the water issue yet the owner couldnât explain or accept responsibility, some guests left early so they could go home to shower and wash. No hot water or dishwasher meant all washing for 8 guests had to be with hot water from a kettle !!