Craster Holiday Cottages

This picturesque coastal village in Northumberland carries tales of fishing traditions and the views are as refreshing as the North Sea air. Step into a world where simplicity meets charm as you stroll along the harbour, where fishing boats bob gently and colourful cottages reflect the village's character. Our holiday cottages in Craster are in prime locations, from coastal to countryside we've got you covered. Whether you're looking for dog-friendly or family-friendly our self-catering accommodation helps deliver a memorable retreat with your loved ones. Indulge your taste buds in Craster's famed kippers, smoked to perfection in a family-owned smokehouse that has perfected the art for over a century. Explore the rugged coastline, where the iconic ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle stand proudly against the horizon. Whether you're embarking on a coastal walk, absorbing the maritime vibes, or enjoying a hearty meal in a local pub, Craster offers a genuine holiday escape to a coastal retreat that feels timeless, unpretentious, and authentically Northumbrian. Want to know more? Search our Craster holiday cottages for a break from the ordinary.

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Popular Craster Holiday Cottages

Charming semi-detached cottage | Sheilas Cottage, Christon bank, near Alnwick

Christon bank, near Alnwick, Northumberland

Sheilas Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£347
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Red Steads Cottage, Howick near Craster

Howick near Craster, Northumberland

Red Steads Cottage

Coastal
Car parking on site
Coast within 1 mile
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£277
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Reserve today for only £25
Traditional holiday home near the sea | Aidan Cottage, Craster, near Alnwick

Craster, near Alnwick, Northumberland

Aidan Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£769
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Attractive semi-detached holiday home | Crew House, Craster, near Alnwick

Craster, near Alnwick, Northumberland

Crew House

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£715
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Contemporary, spacious, detached house | Strawberry Hill View, Newton-by-the-Sea near Alnwick

Newton-by-the-Sea near Alnwick, Northumberland

Strawberry Hill View

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,674
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Attractive living area | Teal Cottage, Embleton, near Alnwick

Embleton, near Alnwick, Northumberland

Teal Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£337
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Delightful bungalow  | Bickertons Field, Newton by the Sea

Newton by the Sea, Northumberland

Bickertons Field

Coastal
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£373
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The Potting Shed, Rock near Alnwick

Rock near Alnwick, Northumberland

The Potting Shed

Coastal
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£303
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Rowan Cottage, Craster

Craster, Northumberland

Rowan Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£483
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Reserve today for only £25
Detached barn conversion | The Old Workshop, Rock near Alnwick

Rock near Alnwick, Northumberland

The Old Workshop

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£363
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Exterior | Cuthbert Cottage, Craster

Craster, Northumberland

Cuthbert Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£565
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Dog Friendly Craster Holiday Cottages

Red Steads Cottage, Howick near Craster

Howick near Craster, Northumberland

Red Steads Cottage

Coastal
Car parking on site
Coast within 1 mile
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£277
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Reserve today for only £25
Traditional holiday home near the sea | Aidan Cottage, Craster, near Alnwick

Craster, near Alnwick, Northumberland

Aidan Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£769
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Attractive living area | Teal Cottage, Embleton, near Alnwick

Embleton, near Alnwick, Northumberland

Teal Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£337
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Exterior | Rowan Cottage, Craster

Craster, Northumberland

Rowan Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£483
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Reserve today for only £25
Detached barn conversion | The Old Workshop, Rock near Alnwick

Rock near Alnwick, Northumberland

The Old Workshop

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£363
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Exterior | Cuthbert Cottage, Craster

Craster, Northumberland

Cuthbert Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£565
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Exterior | Breezes Cottage - North End Cottages, Longhougton, near Craster

Longhougton, near Craster, Northumberland

North End Cottages - Breezes Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£775
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Reserve today for only £25
Light and airy lounge area with sliding patio doors | Eider Cottage, Embleton

Embleton, Northumberland

Eider Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

3.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£383
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Rock Farm House, Rock near Alnwick

Rock near Alnwick, Northumberland

Rock Farm House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,394
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Open plan living space | The Hemmel, Christon Bank, near Beadnell

Christon Bank, near Beadnell, Northumberland

The Hemmel

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£579
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Living space with wood burning stove | Holly Cottage, Longhoughton, near Alnwick

Longhoughton, near Alnwick, Northumberland

Holly Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 3 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£283
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Reserve today for only £25
Delightful end-of-terrace holiday cottage | Larch Cottage, Dunstan, near Alnwick

Dunstan, near Alnwick, Northumberland

Larch Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 3 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£377
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Reserve today for only £25

Coastal Craster Holiday Cottages

Charming semi-detached cottage | Sheilas Cottage, Christon bank, near Alnwick

Christon bank, near Alnwick, Northumberland

Sheilas Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£347
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Red Steads Cottage, Howick near Craster

Howick near Craster, Northumberland

Red Steads Cottage

Coastal
Car parking on site
Coast within 1 mile
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£277
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Reserve today for only £25
Traditional holiday home near the sea | Aidan Cottage, Craster, near Alnwick

Craster, near Alnwick, Northumberland

Aidan Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£769
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Attractive semi-detached holiday home | Crew House, Craster, near Alnwick

Craster, near Alnwick, Northumberland

Crew House

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£715
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Reserve today for only £25
Contemporary, spacious, detached house | Strawberry Hill View, Newton-by-the-Sea near Alnwick

Newton-by-the-Sea near Alnwick, Northumberland

Strawberry Hill View

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,674
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Reserve today for only 25%
Attractive living area | Teal Cottage, Embleton, near Alnwick

Embleton, near Alnwick, Northumberland

Teal Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£337
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Delightful bungalow  | Bickertons Field, Newton by the Sea

Newton by the Sea, Northumberland

Bickertons Field

Coastal
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£373
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The Potting Shed, Rock near Alnwick

Rock near Alnwick, Northumberland

The Potting Shed

Coastal
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£303
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Rowan Cottage, Craster

Craster, Northumberland

Rowan Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£483
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Reserve today for only £25
Detached barn conversion | The Old Workshop, Rock near Alnwick

Rock near Alnwick, Northumberland

The Old Workshop

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£363
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Inspiration of things to see and do in our cottages in Craster

This charming coastal village is known for its scenic beauty and delicious seafood. With a wide selection of Northumberland cottages, we have the ideal holiday home for you.

Here are the top five things to see and do in our cottages in Craster:

Dunstanburgh Castle

Visit the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle, a striking medieval fortress perched on a dramatic cliff overlooking the North Sea. The castle offers stunning views of the coastline and is a perfect spot for history enthusiasts and photographers.

Craster Harbour

Stroll along the picturesque Craster Harbour, where you can watch the fishing boats come and go. The harbour is famous for its kippers, a traditional smoked herring delicacy, and you can purchase some fresh or smoked seafood from the local smokehouse.

Coastal Walks

Embark on scenic coastal walks along the Northumberland Coast Path. The breathtaking views of the rugged coastline, sandy beaches, and expansive sea make for an unforgettable experience.

Jolly Fisherman Pub

Enjoy a meal at the Jolly Fisherman Pub, a traditional village inn that serves delicious seafood dishes and offers a warm and friendly atmosphere. Don't miss trying the renowned Craster Crab, caught fresh from the nearby waters.

Embleton Bay

Take a short drive or walk to Embleton Bay, a beautiful sandy beach with rolling sand dunes and clear waters. It's an ideal place for a relaxing beach day, picnicking, or paddling in the sea.

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