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

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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 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

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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

High spec property delivers on space & views & facilities

Middlerigg lived up to our expectations. Very high spec property with lots of space in different areas - dining area, lounge & TV room on mezzanine, latter was a special delight. Views from the windows & the outside terrace were superb, great for people, boat and bird watching over the Craster harbour and looking towards Dunstanburgh Castle.

Facilities very good, range of kitchen equipment in the kitchen good. Cuckoo clock an amusing surprise! Downstairs toilet also useful. A top notch property, highly recommended.

Leslie from County Durham ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Absolute Perfection in Craster – A Spectacular Stay at Middlerigg!

We recently had the most incredible stay at Middlerigg, and we cannot recommend it highly enough. If you are looking for the perfect location in Northumberland, this is it. The house boasts a beautiful patio at the front where you can sit with a cup of tea or a glass of wine, taking in the stunning views of the sea, the harbour, and the walkers heading up to Dunstanburgh Castle. Parking is famously tricky in Craster, so the fact that the house comes with two parking spaces large enough for two large cars is a massive bonus!

Inside, the house is absolutely perfect and immaculately clean. It features three good-sized double bedrooms, all complete with their own en-suites, and the cotton bedding was incredibly comfortable. The kitchen is beautiful and well-stocked, and we were thrilled to find a lovely gift basket filled with local goodies waiting for us upon arrival. A major highlight for our family was what our girls affectionately dubbed the "secret living room"—a beautiful space where you can sit and watch the sea from the cosy comfort of the house.

If you need to stay connected, the Wi-Fi is brilliant. My husband had to work for a few days during our stay, and he said the connection was just as good as we have back home in the city centre. For downtime, there were plenty of board games to choose from, as well as a Smart TV, which was a lifesaver for catching the all-important football match. Just a stone's throw away from the house is The Jolly Fisherman, which is an absolute must for drinks in the beer garden overlooking the sea.

Middlerigg is incredibly well-situated for exploring the wider area. Craster makes an ideal base, offering easy access northwards to Bamburgh Castle, Seahouses, and Lindisfarne, and southwards towards Alnmouth and Amble. It’s also only half an hour from the brilliant Cragside (National Trust), which is a fantastic day out.

Communication with Catch the Breeze was exceptional from start to finish. They sent a highly helpful information sheet beforehand, and the property itself was stocked with a fantastic guest information folder.

We will 100% be returning and are currently looking at dates for next summer. Thank you for a truly lovely stay!

Kate from York ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Craster Middlerigg 2026

We have stayed in 5 places in Craster over the years and Middlerigg is by far and away the best by a long chalk. Brilliantly equipped with quality furnishings and equipment, perfectly located with great harbour and coastline views and 44 steps to the Jolly Fisherman for a relaxing pint watching the sea in the evening. I would highly recommend but don’t want other people to know about it in case we can’t book our preferred return dates!!! (We have already booked actually)!

Peter from Wetherby ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fourth visit and still perfect

This was the fourth time that we have visited Middlerigg and every time our stay has been perfect. We plan to return next year!

Stephen from Hyde ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️