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8 Guests
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4 Bedrooms
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3 Bathrooms
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Pets: Yes
Features
- Electric vehicle charging
- Off road parking
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Seaside
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
26 Customer Reviews
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"We had a fantastic holiday in Craster!"
The house was amazing and Fiona (the owner) was incredibly welcoming! Plenty of space and the best kitchen we’ve had for self-catering, she has everything!
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"Beautiful accommodation, exactly as it looks in the pictures."
The host is very welcoming and helpful and couldn't do more for us. Would definitely consider staying again if our group were ever to return to Northumberland.
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"Superb comfortable and characterful property with a selection of delightful rooms and well provided kitchen all maintained to a very high standard."
Short walk across a field to Craster village with its picturesque harbour and famous smoked kippers. A beautiful short walk from Craster to Dunstanburgh Castle. Special mention that property has electric car charging facility on site and a grand piano. Made very welcome by property owner, Mrs Craster.
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"Had a fantastic long weekend."
The family were very welcoming and helpful. The property was wonderful. Would love to go back.
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"Fabulous historic property, in a beautiful part of the country, with lots of things to do in the immediate area."
The owners couldn't have been more helpful, from the initial tour, giving us the family history, to solving a minor issue that arose. Would thoroughly recommend this beautiful apartment.
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"We had a lovely family holiday at Craster Tower."
Very comfortable, spacious, well equipped and cared for. It was perfectly placed for exploring the Northumberland coast and lovely to return to in the evenings. Thoroughly recommend and hope to return at some point in the future.
Thank you for your kind words.We loved having you and look forward to welcoming you back again! Property Owner
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"Great place for family and friends."
Excellent facilities and lovely large kitchen, but would have really appreciated some roasting tins or trays and baking tins.
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"It was amazing to be able to stay in such a historic property."
The settling of the crows in the trees in the evening was incredibly atmospheric. We thoroughly enjoyed pre-dinner drinks (and post dinner games) in the drawing room situated in the C14th tower. There are so many rooms and seating areas, we could all be alone when desired. Craster Tower is well situated for coastal walking and for impressive castles and gardens. We had a great holiday and hope to be back!
So glad you enjoyed your stay. You were a delight to host. We do hope to see you again. Property Owner
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"The historical value of this property is amazing to stay in a castle penthouse was fantastic."
Mrs Craster and her daughters are such lovely friendly people nothing is a bother to them. We just loved afternoon tea in the drawing room which was just so beautiful luckily we had the sun too. We will return.
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"A wonderful relaxing stay in a family home full of charm and history."
Very friendly hosts.
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"Very comfortable, beautiful rooms, great location."
Will definitely be back!
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"The owner met us on arrival, showed us around , gave us a wonderful introduction to the property."
We had booked the stay as somewhere to celebrate our golden wedding anniversary with family and it was the perfect place. The only niggle - and not in anyway the fault of Mrs Craster , the owner, - was that on arrival we were charge £20 for each of the two dogs and nowhere in the description or the breakdown of the fee we had paid. Surely this should be mentioned in the info?
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"A very comfortable property, well appointed and equipped."
The host was very welcoming when we arrived and took us through everything we needed to know.
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"This was an amazing experience!"
The Castle with its amazing building authentic furniture took you back in time ! The grand piano and the open fire were another addition to the grandeur and cosey- ness of this amazing place. The hosts were incredibly welcoming and Mrs Craster took us in a tour to explore the beauty of this place. Thank you for your hospitality!!
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"We thoroughly enjoyed the spacious and well equipped "castle", as my granddaughter labelled it."
Michael and Fiona had supplied a number of extras which the children loved and benefitted from - toys, steps, toddler toilet seat, buckets, spades, nets, slide and trampoline to name but a few. The configuration of the property allowed 3 families to be together and still have their own space when needed. Thank you so much to Michael and Fiona, whose attention before and during our holiday was reassuring but unobtrusive. All in all it was perfect!
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"Fiona & Michael were extremely welcoming."
Craster Tower Penthouse had all the magic for our Grandaughter & family of staying in a ‘castle’ but also with the additional feeling of home from home. Very spacious & well equipped including lots of extras. The buckets & spades gave us loads of pleasure on the beach even in February & the trampoline was a great hit. Very dog-friendly too. Just lovely. Would highly recommend. Was a very special stay for all the family.
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"Lots of space in this property which is full of character."
The owners live on the site and were very helpful and welcoming. Very well equipped kitchen. An excellent base for exploring the Northumberland coast.
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"Fantastic Property with absolutely loads of room, the owners could not have been more friendly."
Great location to explore the wonders of Northumberland
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"Craster Tower is a really special place."
The location is superb, being just outside the bustling village of Craster, yet within a few minutes' walk. The accommodation is fabulous and the owner's welcome and initial tour of the property second to none. We will definitely be returning, and the next visit can't come soon enough!
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"It's an excellent property, combining the comfort and grandeur of a stately home - which is what it is - with modern facilities and accoutrements."
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"Very comfortable , thoughtfully and excellently equipped."
The furniture and furnishings were reminiscent of a home not just a holiday home.
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"Excellent property - lovely spacious rooms and very well equipped kitchen."
Good location with the coast within walking distance of the property.
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"Perfect."
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"An amazing property which allowed us to feel that we were living in the lap of luxury in a quiet and beautiful setting."
The owners are very welcoming.
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"The accommodation was spacious, appointed to an excellent standard, with lovely touches."
The beds were comfortable, the Kitchen had everything in it you could need, and the towels were fluffy!
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"This property is absolutely fantastic, an historic ancient building with all the modern conveniences provided, the decor is magnificent with lots of space in the very interesting layout."
The location is superb and the facilities excellent. The owners are lovely friendly people. The accommodation is absolutely FIRST CLASS and we had a magical weekend break (not long enough!).
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Summary
- Ground-floor duplex apartment set over the first and second floor
- Four first-floor bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size zip-link (can be set up as a twin on request), 1 x king-size, 2 x twin with TV
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
- Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC
- Ground-floor cloakroom with basin and WC
- First-floor kitchen/diner
- Ground-floor utility
- First-floor sitting room with woodburning stove
- First-floor sitting room
- Library
- Playroom with cot
- Note: Friday & Monday check in only - Min stay 3 nights
- Note: Short breaks not accepted between 1st April - 31st October.
- Note: Last minute bookings subject to owner accepting
- Biomass heating with woodburning stove
- Electric oven, electric hob, combi microwave/oven, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dyer, dishwasher
- 3 x TV, Smart TV, DVD player, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books, selection of children’s games
- Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Highchair and travel cot available on request
- Off-road parking for 4 cars
- This property also offers chargeable EV port
- Communal garden with lawn, furniture and tennis court
- Two well behaved dogs welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 0.7 miles, pub 0.5 miles
- Note: Owners can arrange first-class caterer for in-home fine dining experience
- Note: Friday & Monday check in only - Min stay 3 nights .Note: Short breaks not accepted 1st April -31st October
- Last minute bookings subject to owner accepting
- Fully decorated for Christmas bookings
The property
An apartment settled into a stunning Grade II listed country house dating from the 14th century built around the Pele Tower, Craster Tower Penthouse is ideal for family and friends looking to explore the history and heritage of Northumberland.
Craster Tower Penthouse welcomes you into a duplex apartment set over the ground and first floors of this stone property, nestled within a fantastic garden of lawns, shrubs and mature trees, where you will have access to a communal tennis court and seating areas.
Upon entry you will find a cloakroom, drying room and utility room to take care of all of your muddy clothes as you relax upstairs in a selection of living areas, beginning with a homely sitting area sporting stylish sofas in various colours and a woodburning stove, a space filled with light and ideal for catching up on your favourite TV shows.
Hints of history can be enjoyed in the beautiful library room, where there is an incredible selection of books available for guests, as well as tasteful vintage furniture, and there is a second sitting room with breath-taking windows that are almost tear-drop shaped, sporting a window seat and giving a real opulent feel when paired with tall ceilings, grand piano and pale furniture.
When mealtimes call, a cheerful kitchen-diner with an additional sofa, colourful artwork and yellow walls caters to all of your culinary needs and creates a space where guests can enjoy cooking together.
Continuing the beauty of the living areas, four bedrooms, and a playroom with a cot and two bathrooms, sport homely décor and historic opulence, beginning with a king-size bedroom with a door to the bathroom, a super-king zip-link bedroom and two twin bedrooms.
The seaside village of Craster boasts pretty views and stunning countryside walks, so you can join the Northumberland Coastal Path and enjoy the scenery, or head over the pretty local harbour and small beach.
Craster offers a selection of tasty eateries as well as easy access to local attractions, including Dunstanburgh Heughs Nature Reserve and Dunstanburgh Castle.
Further from the property you will find the historic town of Bamburgh with its fantastic castle.
Explore the amazing coastline of Northumberland with a stay at Craster Tower Penthouse.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.
Where you’ll be staying
CRASTER
Alnwick 7 miles; Embleton 3 miles.
A picturesque village that seems to tumble into the sea, Craster was an important fishing harbour in the 17th century and is still famous for its oak cured kippers which have graced the best breakfast tables for more than 150 years. The village offers a pub serving food, a fish restaurant and Robson's famous fish shop. There is also an excellent children's playground. Nearby are some of Northumberland's finest sandy beaches. Just south of Craster is Howick Hall, which was built in 1782 and has associations with the Grey family, including Earl Grey the great social reformer and tea enthusiast. The gardens at Howick Hall are open to the public during the spring and summer and are especially worth a visit during the rhododendron season. A walk along the coastal footpath to the north of Craster brings you to the dramatic ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle - the largest ruined castle in Northumberland.
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Note: The bed in bedroom 2 is a super-king zip-link as standard, if you require this to be twin beds, please contact us.
Note: Friday & Monday check in only - Min stay 3 nights
Note: Last minute bookings subject to owner accepting
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season