Middlerigg | Holiday Home By The Sea

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Middlerigg perches above the harbour on the aptly named Haven Hill. With its strong stone walls and elevated position, it’s removed enough to observe the activity below but close enough to feel part of it all. It is both homely and elegant—a palette of slate and oak, dressed with Welsh woollen blankets and warmed by a woodburning stove—ready for friends and family to gather. The glazed archway in the well-equipped open-plan kitchen-diner looks out to the immensity of the North Sea and a spellbinding coastline stiff with magic. The dramatic ruins of 14th-century Dunstanburgh Castle loom to the north. The mezzanine floor adds to the airy ambience but also, usefully, provides an additional upstairs lounge area. The main lounge, downstairs, with its woodburning stove, Smart TV, wifi, and Sonos speakers, provides the perfect space for a cosy evening in with loved ones. There’s also a handy utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer.

Upstairs there are three roomy bedrooms, all with luxurious super king-size beds and one with useful zip and link system that converts it into two twin beds. A combination of Egyptian cotton, hypo-allergenic duvets and Melin Tregwynt woollen blankets will spoil you for anywhere else. Every bedroom has an ensuite shower room with toasty underfloor heating.

There’s air source central heating throughout Middlerigg; the perfect foil for any chilled winds brought in by the North Sea.

If you’re not a weather watcher already, you will inevitably become one while at Middlerigg. Watch as the seascape constantly repaints itself. When the sun shines, the glazed archway doors of the kitchen-diner lead to a patio seating area, where you can sit and watch not only the weather but turnstones pick through the bladderwrack and linnets, cormorants and eider ducks going about their respective business. Don’t be surprised if the enticing aroma of oak-smoked kippers wafts from the nearby L Robson & Sons – home of the legendary Craster Kippers. Not to be missed. On your doorstep is the wonderfully take-me-as-you-find-me Jolly Fisherman. A simple pub serving well-priced crab sandwiches that are perfect washed down with a pint of Black Sheep ale. There’s even off-road parking for up to two cars—a real coup for the intimate streets of this small village.

This retreat by the sea awaits you and your family this summer.

Need to know

Interior Features

Dishwasher
Smart TV
Wood Burning Stove
All En-Suite
Tumble Dryer
Sonos
Washing Machine

External Features

Patio
Barbecue
Off Road Parking

Children

High Chair available
Travel Cot available

Pets

No Pets

Location

Coastal Village
Pub - within 1 mile

Key Features

Internet
Off-Road Parking
Open Fire/Wood burner

Download floor plan (PDF format)

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 usual 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 – 50 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

Multi generational family holiday

Now retired my husband and I booked Middlerigg in order that we could also invite our grownup children and granddaughter. We are originally from Northumberland and so knew Craster well. Middlerigg didn’t disappoint - with its outstanding position and comfortable, well equipped interior. That coupled with the evocative smell and relaxing sound of the sea - the local smoke house, the famous local crab sandwiches and the spectacular walk to Dunstanburgh Castle - well is it no surprise that a truly magical holiday was had by both young and old. Thank you. We will be back.

Linda from Richmond ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A welcome return visit to Middlerigg

We have stayed at Middlerigg a few times now and it never disappoints. The house is beautiful and its harbour side location is stunning. The house is comfortable and homely and very well equipped. The beds are really comfortable with quality linens and there are soft fluffy towels in the spotless, modern en suites. Middlerigg is ideally placed to enjoy views of the harbour and Dunstanburgh Castle. The nearby Jolly Fisherman is excellent for both lunch and dinner. The house is an ideal holiday base for walkers or just to relax and enjoy the ever changing view of the coastline - the view from the mezzanine is amazing. The team at Catch the Breeze are lovely, really helpful and nothing seems too much trouble to them. I would wholeheartedly recommend a holiday in this beautiful home.

Jonathan from Mirfield ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A wonderful house with fantastic views.

This is probably the best holiday accommodation we have stayed in. It has been tastefully renovated and furnished. The kitchen has everything you need. All the appliances are easy to use.

The mezzanine floor provides a wonderful viewing platform to observe the ever changing seascape.

The house is lovely and warm with loads of hot water.

I could keep listing all the positives about Middlerigg but I think I have made it clear that it is just perfect.

Diana from Kenilworth ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Loveliest house in Craster

Just back from our third stay at Middlerigg - in our opinion the loveliest house in Craster. The decor is comfortable and tasteful and the bathrooms are modern and spotlessly clean. We didn't really use the kitchen as dining out in the area is fabulous, however it is spacious and extremely well equipped. The mezzanine room has the best view in the house although the views from all the windows are stunning. Would recommend this house to anyone looking for a luxurious home from home in a stunning location.

Jonathan from Mirfield ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Perfect Place

Middlerigg was the perfect place to spend a fabulous birthday weekend with lovely friends. The house & the location were absolutely beautiful &the pub next door was the cherry on the cake.

Just brilliant.

Guest from Sale ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️