Guests say
Links View in Embleton is a well-loved cottage, praised for its stunning sea views and peaceful location. Guests appreciate the property's cleanliness, comfort, and thoughtful touches. It's an ideal base for exploring Northumberland, with local walks and beaches adding to its charm. The property's modern amenities and tasteful seaside decor are frequently commended, although some minor maintenance issues have been noted.
Most guests find the property clean and well-presented, with only a few mentioning areas that could benefit from more thorough cleaning. The overall impression is of a tidy and well-maintained cottage.
The location is consistently praised for its stunning views, proximity to local amenities, and the peaceful environment it offers. It's highly regarded as a perfect holiday spot.
Guests describe the property as warm, cosy, and comfortable, with high-quality furnishings. However, there are comments about the heating not being on upon arrival, affecting the initial comfort level.
The property is well-equipped and modernised, with a special mention of the kitchen and bathroom. Some guests suggest minor improvements and report maintenance issues like a broken chair and heating concerns.
While guests appreciate the high standard of decoration and equipment, there are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
Settled into the picturesque seaside village of Embleton, Links View is a wonderful architect-built property with accommodation ideal for a family or group of adults looking for a Northumbrian seaside getaway. Set over a single-storey with split-levels, you will find the spacious open-plan living area on the highest of the levels, sporting tall ceilings with wood panelling, skylights allowing in seas of natural light and wooden flooring. Begin your day with a coffee in the stylish sitting area, where two large leather sofas rest beside a TV and extensive windows and a glass door, offering views of the local farmland and countryside, and from here you can access the garden and enjoy a glass of your favourite beverage in the fresh air as the sun sets.
Behind the sitting area there is an amply fitted kitchen with contemporary white tiles and enough space for guests to cook together, so enjoy your meal beneath the wooden roof and skylights at the dining table. Ascend a selection of steps to find a bathroom where you can enjoy a refreshing shower after a day spent out in the countryside. From here you will find several more steps leading down to three bedrooms, a double with blue décor, a single and a second single with a pull-out bed and access to the garden through patio doors. Embleton is a scenic seaside town with loads of attractions and amenities on offer for guest, including a selection of tasty eateries and local shops in the town centre where you can enjoy a hot meal after spending the day at the fantastic sandy beach, ideal for watersports, wild swimming or walking, or visiting Embleton Quarry Nature Reserve.
From here you can try out a game at golf at Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club and visit the ruins of the castle itself, maybe even trying out the scenic Dunstanburgh Castle Walk which leads to the town of Craster where there are more eateries, shops, countryside walks and coastal scenery. Explore the wonders of Northumberland with a stay at Links View.
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
Accommodation over split-level.
Three lower ground-floor bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single with truckle, 1 x single.
Lower-ground-floor bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Higher ground-floor open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Electric heating.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher.
TV, DVD player, CD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen included in rent.
Towels not included.
Highchair and travel cot available on request.
Off-road parking.
Enclosed communal lawn with patio.
Two well behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Reviews (23)
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Elizabeth
Perfect location in the village with the best view out to sea and over to Dunstanburgh Castle that weâve had of all the properties weâve stayed in. Embleton is also a perfect base for exploring Northumberland. We absolutely loved our stay and will definitely return to Links View. Thank you. Liz
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Steven
Very comfortable lounge furniture and a well equipped kitchen. We had everything we needed for our stay. And, of course, the views from the lounge and balcony are spectacular both in the day and, if you are lucky and get clear skies, at night. The house was very clean and warm when we arrived. Owners: I couldnât get the timer on the heater in the single room to work so it had to be switched on or off ( which wasnât a problem) . Probably me just not understanding the process but worth a check. Itâs about a 10 minute walk downhill from the house to the beach and golf course and for a change of scenery the old quarry and pond next to the house has also had a makeover and is now a nature reserve with clear pathways, 2 free range goats and 2 Dartmoor ponies. Really good bird watching spot. We ate at The Greys Inn one night. 3 different meals, all really good. Will definitely return here & can highly recommend Links View for a stay in Embleton.
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Alan
Downside. The third bedroom is disappointing because there is no window only a high glass panel connected to the main bedroom which luminates the room when trying to sleep. But mostly because there is no radiator so rather cold for our youngest in January, we had to leave the door open to let warmth in however the radiator in the hall also didn't work. There is only one double wall socket in that room which is away from the bed. The hot water supply stopped working on the last day so had to wash pots in cold water.