The Haven

71 Customer Reviews

• "Great place to stay!"

  We regularly travel from Canada and spend several weeks on the NE Coast; and without a doubt "The Haven" was the best facility... Jim and Lyn

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Apr 2025

• "Beautifully furnished and equipped bungalow."

  Very comfortable and relaxing place to be.

  Reviewed by Grant5.0★Apr 2025

• "This is a great house."

  It has everything you need for a very comfortable holiday. It was exactly as described on line. The house is ideally situated for travelling around Northumberland. Village has basic supplies in the village farm shop or in the Petrol station/garage.This is probably the quietest street we have ever lived in. Very relaxing holiday yet busy enough to explore Northumberland again.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Apr 2025

• "Beautiful cottage, furnished to the highest standards with all mod cons."

  Spotlessly clean and so cosy. Situated in a quiet road in the best village. Perfect!

  Reviewed by Leigh5.0★Feb 2025

• "The Haven is an immaculate property and is truly worthy of 5 stars."

  It has everything you may need and more. Excellent communication from the owners. Only one mile from the stunning Embleton Bay and perfectly located to explore the Northumberland coast.

  Reviewed by Derek5.0★Nov 2024

• "What a fantastic property."

  Beautifully furnished and stocked with every essential you could think of. So cozy and comfortable, a perfect place to relax. Situated in the gorgeous village of embleton and central to many lovely walks. We will definitely be going back.

  Reviewed by Leigh5.0★Nov 2024

• "We found the Haven absolutely amazing and exceeded all our expectations so comfortable and clean and had everything supplied to make your holiday experience special."

  The area is so beautiful and lots of villages and places to visit Embleton and the villagers are so welcoming. Thank you. The welcoming pack was much appreciated.

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Nov 2024

• "This was our 2nd stay at The Haven and it didn’t disappoint."

  The accommodation is first rate, it is extremely clean and the hosts have thought of everything to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. The location is perfect for exploring the beautiful Northumberland coast and is within walking distance of the stunning Embleton Bay. The village is lovely and has a good farm shop/post office , petrol station a golf club which is open to the public and some nice pubs. We are hoping to return and would love to stay at The Haven again.

  Reviewed by Kathryn5.0★Oct 2024

• "Excellent all round, hope to be back again next year."

  Reviewed by Moyra5.0★Sep 2024

• "Accommodation of a very high standard."

  Made for a very comfortable holiday in a location that is an excellent base for exploring Northumberland.

  Reviewed by Liz5.0★Jul 2024

• "Another fantastic stay at The Haven (Embleton)."

  The property is spotlessly clean & has everything you need from the well equipped kitchen, lovely bedding, towels & furniture. Also great off road parking. Embleton is a quiet village but has a lovely little shop & pub. The beach - which you can access via the golf course, is always quiet with walks over to either Dunstanburgh Castle, Craster or Low Newton-by-the-Sea. Ideal location for exploring Northumberland & the Scottish borders. Already booked for 2025.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Jun 2024

• "Lovely cottage in a lovely village."

  Great beaches and countryside.

  Reviewed by Vernon5.0★May 2024

• "The bungalow was beautifully presented."

  It was clean and the welcome basket was a lovely surprise. The owners appear to have thought of everything that is needed to make our stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Anyone looking for a property in this area really couldn’t do any better than this one. We would unhesitatingly book The Haven again.

  Reviewed by Adrian5.0★May 2024

• "Lovely property, spotlessly clean, good quality furnishings & comfy beds."

  A great spot in Embleton, a couple of pubs nearby & a fab little shop in the village.

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Oct 2023

• "This is a fantastic cottage to stay in - we love it so much that this was our third holiday at the property."

  Reviewed by Liz5.0★Sep 2023

• "The property is very comfortable, comfy beds, nice linen and towels, well equipped kutchen with fridge freezer washing machine dishwasher oven microwave hob, plenty of pans crockery and utensils, a spacious lounge with lovely sofas, and dining table, sideboard with maps information leaflets and games."

  Spotlessly clean and has everything you could need. Patio doors lead to a patio with table and chairs and a large grassed lawn. Very bright and welcoming. Owners easy to contact. Stunning beach wonderful location. I highly recommend this property and hope to return.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Sep 2023

• "We have been on annual holidays in Northumberland for the past20 years & we can honestly say this is the best property we have stayed in."

  The owners have literally thought of everything to make our visit memorable. Thank you! The welcome pack was unexpected but very much appreciated. Can NOT fault this property. Truely 5 star

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Jun 2023

• "The cottage is in ideal location to explore the Northumberland area with so much to see and do on doorstep or in close vicinity."

  The cottage was one of the most well equipped properties we have ever stayed in and the owners went above and beyond to assist us during our stay. The garden is a proper sun trap. Would highly recommend and look forward to visiting again in the future.

  Reviewed by Kenneth5.0★Mar 2023

• "The bungalow property is absolutely fabulous and is in a great location."

  The property is only 5 years old, and to us, it seemed like a new showhome! It has been tastefully furnished and the bedding, towels etc are top quality.The air source heat pump used for central heating is very effective so the house is nice and warm in the coldest of weather. It has a lovely private south facing rear garden which will come into its own in the summer months. Also, the property owners are very thoughtful and have made available all sorts of books, guides, games, DVDs etc to make your stay more pleasurable - as well as a rather nice welcome pack. We will definitely return to The Haven!

  Reviewed by Bruce5.0★Nov 2022

• "This is a relatively new build property, beautifully appointed and the kitchen was well stocked with a variety of pans and trays."

  Lovely to see a property run so eco conscious with ASHP as alternative energy supply. Bedrooms of a good size and comfortable. One point to note that although this is on one floor it may not be appropriate for people with mobility issues - the bathrooms were gorgeous but there were no handles on the baths etc.

  Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We would like to point out for the benefit of future guests, that the en suite bathroom has a large walk in shower with only a small, approximately 2 inch step to get in, and we do provide non slip bath mats for both bathrooms. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Katherine5.0★Oct 2022

• "We have stayed in quite a few cottages now, but we all thought this was the one where we felt most at home."

  It’s got everything you need, great location for exploring. Brilliant back garden for children to play in. Just perfect.

  Reviewed by Samantha5.0★Oct 2022

• "The Haven is a wonderful property in a fantastic location."

  The Haven was spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable with quality furnishings. The owners left a really nice welcome pack which was much appreciated and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals and again all kitchen equipment was good quality and clean. The location was perfect for exploring the Northumberland coastline and the beach was within easy walking distance. We are hoping to book again for next year as 1 week was not long enough.

  Reviewed by Kathryn5.0★Sep 2022

• "We thought that this was an outstanding property ."

  We were a little disappointed that we potentially couldn't gain access initially until 5pm but requested a text when we could gain entry and could do so after 3pm. Perhaps a similar offer could be made to others.

  Reviewed by Laura5.0★Aug 2022

• "We really enjoyed our stay - it was like being at a friend’s property."

  It was a good size, clean, well stocked and not littered with ‘must do’ instructions. There was private parking spaces for several cars. The Haven lived up to it’s name and was also well situated for touring Northumberland (and beyond).

  Reviewed by Liz5.0★Jun 2022

• "Excellent"

  Reviewed by Shirley5.0★Apr 2022

• "Genuine 5* accommodation."

  A real home from home. Beautifully furnished and tastefully decorated. Owners have thought of everything.

  Reviewed by Evelyn5.0★Mar 2022

• "Beautiful property in a wonderful location."

  Spotlessly clean and extremely well equipped. Would definitely book again.

  Reviewed by Michele5.0★Mar 2022

• "Super accommodation with everything you could wish for."

  Decor is serene and peaceful for a relaxing break. Beautiful modern kitchen and well equipped. Home from home.

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Feb 2022

• "Welcome Pack tailored to our party members."

  Helpful and reassuring text message communications with owners. Excellent accommodation in a lovely area.

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Feb 2022

• "Excellent property in a lovely location within walking distance to the beach."

  Probably the best equipped holiday home we have ever stayed in.

  Reviewed by Jill5.0★Feb 2022

• "Lovely clean comfortable bungalow with everything you need for a self catering holiday."

  Reviewed by Daniel5.0★Jan 2022

• "Beautiful property, extremely comfortable and wonderful welcome goodies."

  Great setting and plenty of useful information .

  Reviewed by Sara5.0★Dec 2021

• "An excellent warm, quiet and comfortable bungalow, which, to be honest, we could not fault."

  The kitchen was very well equipped with utensils and crockery as if the owners expect visitors to cook at home regularly rather than eating out. The air flow heat pump surprised us by how efficient it was and whilst taking a little longer to heat up than a conventional system , achieved a comfortable heat throughout. There was good information about local places of interest, restaurants and services as well as about the household appliances. We would definitely think about returning next time we go back to Embleton.

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Nov 2021

• "On arrival we very impressed with cleanliness, it’s location and it was well equipped."

  Would have no problem recommending this to others.

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Nov 2021

• "Thank you. The house was very comfortable and was so well equipped."

  I highly recommend it.

  Reviewed by Leni5.0★Oct 2021

• "Best holiday accommodation we’ve ever stayed in."

  Reviewed by Evelyn5.0★Oct 2021

• "Everything was comfortable and the owners had thought of and met every need."

  Even torches supplied if you decided to walk to the pub at night. As a ninety year old with some mobility problems I was anxious at first but I needn't have worried, it was great.

  Reviewed by Lorna5.0★Sep 2021

• "This is a fabulous home and we feel privileged to have stayed here."

  The owners where so helpful and had thought of every extra we could have needed. The welcome pack was much appreciated and we found the house spotlessly clean and tidy. The location is ideal, peaceful and quiet yet only a stroll away from the pubs, shops and bus stop. All in all a lovely home and we would love to return.

  Reviewed by Shelley5.0★Sep 2021

• "Beautiful bungalow, high quality furnishings."

  Everything needed for a holiday in a fabulous location.

  Reviewed by Tricia5.0★Aug 2021

• "This must be the best holiday home we've ever stayed in, and we've stayed in some very nice ones."

  It was like walking into a new home, spotlessly clean, superbly and comfortably furnished and equipped, bright and spacious and a pleasure to be in. The owners have given so much attention to small details, too. Maps and guide books, games and books, toiletries, everything you could need in the kitchen, large barbecue in the garden, children's beach toys etc etc. Embleton is a lovely little village to stay in, and just a short, easy walk - about 20 minutes - from the bungalow to Embleton Beach - a fantastic, scenic and sandy beach. There is a friendly local pub, and it's a great base for exploring other places, too. This is a great place to holiday in, lots to do and see, and we shall certainly return to The Haven!

  Reviewed by Julia5.0★Jun 2021

• "We had a fabulous week at the Haven."

  Excellent location, spotlessly clean and extremely well equipped. We had a wonderful welcome pack on arrival tailored to our party. The owners have thought of everything. It was a real home from home. The cottage is a short stroll from the village and then on from there to the beach. It’s in a central location for visiting all the beautiful places along the Northumberland coastline. We will definitely be back!

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★May 2021

• "The Haven is in a great location for exploring the Northumbria coast."

  The village is quiet but has a hotel and 2 other pubs, a village shop and post office. The accommodation is modern, extremely clean very comfortable and well equipped. There is also a patio with furniture if you are staying in the warmer weather, however we were not lucky enough to enjoy this time. But we will definitely be looking to book this property again as we were very impressed with it overall. A nice touch with the welcome basket which was appreciated.

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Apr 2021

• "The Haven is a beautiful property in a lovely village."

  Property spotlessly clean, very comfortable, and had everything we needed for a fabulous stay. The owners have thought of everything. Thank you for the welcome pack and the lemon drizzle cake, it was delicious. I would thoroughly recommend the property and the area....

  Reviewed by Colette5.0★Apr 2021

• "Very comfortable, clean and peaceful holiday home."

  The property had everything we needed for our break, The owners left an activity book for our daughter, which was a nice touch, and some biscuits and prosecco for the adults . The property was a short walk to a pub / shop. Embleton village had a children’s playground, which our 9 year old enjoyed. The beach, which was stunning , was about 1 mile away. Would recommend the property without hesitation.

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Apr 2021

• "A very well equipped clean and thought out bungalow."

  Embleton is a lovely village and The Haven was well placed for all amenities.

  Reviewed by J5.0★Oct 2020

• "This cottage definitely exceeded our expectations, the photo's do not do it justice."

  In a fabulous area, lovely estate right opposite the sea. So clean & all the little extra touches were so lovely. A home from home. I would recommend to anyone!

  Reviewed by Sally5.0★Sep 2020

• "Beautiful holiday cottage in a superb location."

  Absolutely everything was thought of (even down to colouring books, stickers and colours for the kids!) and the loveliest welcome basket. Everything was pristine.

  Reviewed by Victoria5.0★Aug 2020

• "We love the Haven!"

  ! It’s our second visit and it was as lovely, clean and bright as we remembered. We stayed for 2 weeks and it’s the perfect base in beautiful Embleton. Thoughtful welcome basket, well equipped kitchen, nice and clean bedrooms and in these strange Covid-19 times we were extra pleased to see hand gel, antiseptic sprays etc available in the house, we felt really well looked after. We’re 2 adults and 3 kids and highly recommend the Haven.

  Reviewed by Lee5.0★Jul 2020

• "One of the best bungalows we have being to as soon as you enter the front door you can see how well the lay out is easy walk to the pub and shop hope to return and have a longer holiday only one thing we found that was the heating either it was on or off that's what we thought."

  Thank you for your feedback. As a result of your comments about the heating we checked the settings on the heating and found that they had, unbeknown to us, been altered somehow. As you pointed out the heating would have appeared to have been on or off, as the morning settings had been turned off and the afternoon/ evening temperature was set very high. We have now reset the time and temperature settings and would not expect further problems. We would like to inform guests that if they have any problems whilst staying at The Haven we are happy for them to contact us on the emergency contact details in the information folder and we will then have the opportunity to rectify the problem at the time. Property Owner

  Reviewed by David4.7★Jan 2020

• "The bungalow was absolutely brilliant."

  It was spotlessly clean. Everything you could possibly need, even an apron! Well positioned to explore Northumberland. Best holiday cottage I’ve ever stayed in. Lovely and warm too. Thank you for the use of the garage. My husband took his classic motorcycle and it was extremely useful to be able to park in the garage. Would recommend The Haven to anyone. In fact I already have!

  Reviewed by Diane5.0★Dec 2019

• "The accommodation was perfect for us."

  We wanted a property that could accommodate our family, and it did that in style and comfort. Three good size bedrooms, the main having its own en-suite and the lounge was big enough for all of us to be able to relax in the evening while watching television . The property was in a great spot in a lovely little village with a homely local pub and also a very nice hotel with a bar and a great menu - fish and chips highly recommended. The location also really convenient for visiting a number of the castles and towns. If we go back to this part of Northumberland in the future we would definitely choose this property again.

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★Nov 2019

• "We enjoyed every aspect."

  The accommodation was attractively presented and very comfortable. Northumberland has a great deal to offer,even in October.

  Reviewed by Megan5.0★Oct 2019

• "This was a great bungalow to stay in."

  The accommodation was of exceptionally high standard and situated in a quiet estate in a lovely village.

  Reviewed by Liz5.0★Sep 2019

• "The bungalow was perfect."

  We had a lovely comfortable stay. Everything was as stated and more with a welcome pack and even a game for the grandchildren as a momento of our stay. Embleton is well placed for visiting the surrounding area, with a good beach coastline and places like Amble, Berwick and Alnwick etc.

  Reviewed by Adrian5.0★Aug 2019

• "We all had a fantastic week staying at The Haven."

  The property is even better than the photos, we were all very impressed. Everything was of a high standard and the owners have thought of everything to make the stay as comfortable as possible. The beach is one of the best in Northumberland and only a 20 minute walk from the property

  Reviewed by Janine5.0★Jul 2019

• "The Haven is an excellent, modern, well equipped property, extremely comfortable and spacious and located about 5 minutes walk from the centre of Embleton village."

  The owner helpfully contacted us before our stay to enquire about any special requirements, including for our 15 month old grandchild and thoughtfully provided a new toy for him on our arrival. The lovely welcome pack was very much appreciated and showed the owner’s attention to detail. The use of the secure garage space was also useful for storing the pram, road bike etc. and the level, open space in the property and garden allowed our grandson to explore and practise his new walking skills in a very safe environment. And the sun shone all week. We had a wonderful time and will be visiting again.

  Reviewed by Heather5.0★Jun 2019

• "The website photos almost undersell this property."

  Very luxurious. Great location. Owners had thought of every need.

  Reviewed by Oonagh5.0★May 2019

• "The bungalow was very clean and well appointed, with the addition of a lovely welcome pack."

  Central for places and attractions on the coast and inland. Would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★May 2019

• "We had a fabulous week at the Haven!"

  Lovely thoughtful welcome basket on arrival, clean and very comfortable accommodation, lots of board games and garden games for the kids to play with, and very well equipped kitchen. Location is brilliant, easy to walk to the beach/ playground, and only a short drive from Seahouses (great horseriding!) and several other gorgeous villages and beaches. Def 5 star and would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Lee5.0★Apr 2019

• "Great cottage on fabulous setting."

  Reviewed by Anne-theresa5.0★Apr 2019

• "This has to be absolutely one of the best Northumbrian holiday homes we have stayed in: just a joy with everything thought of, extremely comfortable and exceedingly clean."

  The Haven is very well positioned in the charming village of Embleton and close to the lovely coastal route with Warkworth, Dunstanburgh and Bamburgh castles nearby. Glorious beaches, quiet roads, numerous great eating places abound. However, if you prefer more ‘biz’ then Seahouses beckons with its amusement arcades, fish & chip shops and trips to the Farne Islands for bird & seal watching. Many National Trust properties to visit, should the weather be inclement and Morpeth and Newcastle close-by for retail therapy. The Haven is well-named and with three bedrooms and en-suite + family bathroom very suitable for parties of six, or equally good just for two. Can’t wait to return.

  Reviewed by Joyce5.0★Mar 2019

• "Immaculate cottage and well placed to see this area of Northumberland with the added benefit of a shop and 3 pubs/ restaurants within a 10minute walk."

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Mar 2019

• "A holiday house that felt more like a home."

  Everything had been thought of, from night lights to cooking oil, board games to shampoo. The house had everything we needed and more!! A perfect location for exploring our favourite beaches and seaside villages. We will definitely book again.

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Feb 2019

• "This was a beautiful bungalow in a great location."

  We were sorry to leave and will definitely consider returning

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Dec 2018

• "We were kept upto date with emails which was great."

  This holiday home is fantastic , really lovely home with excellent facilities. The owners couldn’t have added anything else they have thought of everything and even gifts for our children. We would love to return.

  Reviewed by Lucy5.0★Nov 2018

• "The Haven is so aptly named."

  The interior of the bungalow has real ‘wow’ factor - the decor and furnishings are of a very high standard and there is everything there for your comfort. It is so well equipped. The welcome in the information folder and the welcome pack of goodies made us feel immediately that the owners really wanted us to enjoy our break. The bungalow is in a great spot and is easy access to Alnwick, Craster and other lovely coastal spots. The village has a good hotel, five minutes up the road, that serves nice food if you don’t want to eat in or drive out to eat. The break was enhanced by observing a little owl that had taken up residence on a neighbouring roof - our own Autumn Watch. I would highly recommend this property.

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Oct 2018

• "Never been to this part of the world before and to have such a lovely place to ..."

  Never been to this part of the world before and to have such a lovely place to stay is a bonus and we did enjoy the coast and castles as well as the friendly people, ten out of ten

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Sep 2018

• "A really excellent property."

  The owners have thought of everything. Excellent location with lovely places to eat in the village. We would highly recommend this property.

  Reviewed by Steven5.0★Aug 2018

• "We very much enjoyed our stay at The Haven."

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Jul 2018

• "A very clean comfortable and well appointed cottage with enclosed garden, which was marvellous for our young grandchildren."

  The owners very kindly provided everything we needed and we enjoyed a wonderful family holiday. Which we hope to repeat next year.

  Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Jun 2018

• "Magnificent cottage!"

  Everything is clean and perfectly laid out. Great location, very close to Embleton beach which is just astonishingly beautiful. The owner was very helpful and thoughtful. Prepared toys for our kids in advance and posted my daughter's school books back to us which were left in the cottage. Highly recommend!

  Reviewed by Xiaoxia5.0★May 2018

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