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Harbourway sits on West End, the curving road that runs gently downhill to Craster’s double-walled quay. It’s the end house of a pair, and faces south, with the charming front garden offering panoramic views down to the harbour and the North Sea. It also ensures you’re a little removed from the village hustle and bustle.
Inside, Harbourway has everything you’d expect of a traditional seaside cottage. Beams and wooden effect porcelain floors run throughout, and decorative touches hint at the house’s maritime heritage – a pair of oars placed over a hearth, a wicker crab pot, a porthole window peeping out onto blue northern skies. Unusually for Craster, Harbourway offers plenty of parking – there’s space for upto four cars.
On one side of the house is the spacious living room, a cosy space for relaxing, with deep sofas to sink into, and a wood burner recessed into the handsome inglenook fireplace. On the other side is the dining room, with another impressive granite fireplace with electric wood burning stove providing the focal point. Both have big bay windows with window seats to make the most of the views.
From here, arched French doors open out onto the sun-room, a light-filled space filled with additional seating, and warmed by underfloor heating. Another set of sliding doors leads out onto the front patio - perfect for sunny summer breakfasts.
The kitchen is at the back of the house, open-plan in design and cottagey in feel. It’s fully equipped with an integrated dishwasher, electric range cooker, american fridge freezer, washer/dryer and a wine fridge. A small passageway leads past the stairs to a cosy bedroom with en-suite shower room, the first of four, tucked away into the northeast corner of the cottage and very private. The bed in this room can be made up as either a super-king or twin beds.
There are three more bedrooms upstairs: two further en-suite shower rooms, with another smaller twin bedded room ideal for children sandwiched between, and a modern family bathroom at the top of the stairs. The cottagey feel continues up here: pine doors, solid wooden beams and the super comfy beds are dressed with Melin Tregwynt woollen blankets.
Harbourway is also dog-friendly - you’re welcome to bring along a well-behaved canine companion, as long as it’s at least a year old.
If you fancy exploring Craster, just downhill from the cottage you’ll find the legendary local fishmonger L. Robson and Sons, famous for their smoked kippers, and the Jolly Fisherman Inn, a friendly local hangout and a fine spot for an evening pint.
Need to know
Interior Features
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Dishwasher
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Smart TV
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Wood Burning Stove
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Washing Machine
External Features
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Barbecue
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Off Road Parking
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Enclosed Garden
Children
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High Chair available
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Travel Cot available
Location
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Coastal Village
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Pub - within 1 mile
Key Features
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Internet
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Off-Road Parking
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Garden
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Open Fire/Wood burner
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Ground Floor Bedroom

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Location
Lying six miles northeast of Alnwick, the quiet village of Craster seems to tumble into the sea. Sandy and salty, it was an important fishing harbour in the 17th century. And it’s safe to say that seafood is still Craster’s raison d’ être. There’s a fish restaurant, and the fish shop boasts the best kippers in the world. In the early 20th century, 2,500 herring were smoked here daily, and the kippers produced here today grace some of the finest breakfast tables in the world, including the Queen’s. The Farne Islands, Holy Islands and Hadrian’s Wall are all within easy reach.
The Northumberland coast is a birdwatcher’s paradise. Stonehatches are common in the area and look out for wheatear and linnet. The carolling of the skylark overhead fills the fields between Craster and Cullernose. Little auks are occasional visitors when bad weather blows them south from their normal habitats. Snow buntings winter along the shoreline in small flocks, and heron, curlew and redshank reside all year round. The Northumberland Coast—designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty—is abundant with wildlife and is as wild and windswept as it is utterly spellbinding.
The Jolly Fisherman – 190 metres
Alnwick – 7 miles
Alnmouth Train Station – 8 miles
Dustanburgh Castle – 1.3 miles
Embleton Bay – 3 miles
Bamburgh Beach – 13 miles
What our guests say
Catch the Breeze continues to live up to expectations
Harbour Way is not our first choice for our holiday accommodation but was accepted because a dog was permitted. The house has character and has been sympathetically modernised and fitted out to the very high standards that is the signature of Catch the Breeze's portfolio of holiday accommodation. Tara and Beth are brilliant at ensuring everything attended to prior to arrival ensuring that you are made to feel welcome as a valued guest.
Mr Curtis
A lovely property for an Autumn break
A well appointed property in an excellent location, with coastal walks from the door and a very nice pub serving good food within a couple of hundred yards.
A larger cafetière or perhaps a second one would be useful but other than that we had all that we needed for a lovely Autumn break.
Apart from the coast, visits to Alnwick and Morpeth were very much enjoyed.
Mrs Allin
A chilled relaxing and cosy stay at Harbourway
Harbourway sits above the lovely quiet Craster Harbour.
The house has been lovingly and sensitively renovated to provide very comfortable cosy and practical living with all that you need and more for a relaxing time away.
Enjoy the evenings in the garden with a beer or vino just watching the empty harbour and the ever-changing sea and skyline!
Mr Payne
A truly amazing property!
We were just "wowed" as soon as we arrived. A truly amazing property just as in the photos. Everything we could think of was provided and we really enjoyed our Christmas weekend next to the sea. Contact with host was excellent.
Mrs Baker
Stunning house
Had a lovely stay with friends. House is beautiful and very well located with views of the harbour. So nice to have super king beds in all rooms and they were really comfortable.
We appreciated the parking spaces for cars which was very generous, especially as we both had 4x4s.
This is our second visit to Craster having stayed at Middlerigg previously. Both properties are lovely but this is now our favourite!
The walks from Craster are great in both directions and it is so easy to visit Bamburgh, Alnwick and a but further away Cragside, plus trips to the Farne Islands.
Can recommend The Jolly Fisherman in Craster for great food, and just a short stroll home!!
Thanks to all at Catch the Breeze for another wonderful stay.
Mrs Applegate