Guests say
Grey Croft receives glowing feedback for its stunning coastal location, spacious and comfortable interiors, and excellent on-site facilities, particularly the private swimming pool. Guests appreciate the well-equipped cottages, beautiful views, and proximity to the beach and local attractions. Thoughtful touches such as welcome packs are frequently mentioned. While a few guests noted minor maintenance issues and suggestions for additional storage, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests returning year after year and highly recommending the property.
The majority of reviews praise the property for being very clean and well maintained, with only rare mentions of minor issues such as the washing machine needing a clean.
The location is consistently described as superb, with beautiful sea views, easy access to the beach, and proximity to local attractions. Guests love the peaceful setting and scenic walks.
Guests frequently mention the cottages as spacious, cosy, and comfortable, with good beds and bathrooms. A few minor comments about mattress firmness and storage do not detract from the overall comfort.
Facilities such as the private swimming pool, playground, and well-equipped kitchens are highly valued. Some guests noted minor maintenance issues (e.g., kitchen utensils, washing machine, lighting), but these are outweighed by positive feedback.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches like welcome packs with bread, milk, and dog treats. Please note, however, that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A bright and airy, semi-detached barn conversion with uninterrupted views towards the sea, just a short stroll from the popular coastal village of Embleton. Ideal for a couple or small family, this cottage is just a short walk from the beach. It has been decorated to a high standard and contains comfortable furnishings in its two bedrooms, as well as a large open plan living area and a well-equipped kitchen. This is a delightful cottage for a beachside Northumberland break. Note: This property can be booked alongside Refs. 924725, 930497, 930498, 936518, 947951, 949760, 970049, 970136, 970137, 970138, 1040639, 1040640, 1040642, 1112310, 1120842, 1122318, 1122319, 1122320, and 1122321, together sleeping a total of 87 guests.
The village of Embleton can be traced back to beyond medieval times and during the Wars of the Roses, it suffered much from the ravages of Scottish invaders. Today, ancient castles and ruins stand testament to Embleton's turbulent past; the Church of Holy Trinity is a late-Norman church, dating from the 12th century, later to be restored in Victorian times. Viewed from the sea, the undulating whinstone ridge that shelters much of the village from east winds, resembles a caterpillar, hence the old name 'Emeldune', meaning the hill of the caterpillar. The rolling countryside means that golfers can enjoy a good 18-hole links golf course that overlooks the beautiful Embleton Bay. Recently launched is the Embleton Heritage Trails Project, consisting of six trails, ranging from a short walk around the village, to a longer six mile route, following the spectacular coastline and inland into the tranquil countryside.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x twin.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner.
Shared play area on cottage complex.
LPG central heating with woodburner.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD, radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent, If you require more logs these will need to be purchased independently, please bring your own matches.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair in property, no need to request this before your stay, please bring your own bedding for the cot.
EV charger onsite.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Front patio with furniture.
One well-behaved dog is welcome.
Sorry no smoking.
Shop and pub 1 mile.
Shared children's play area on cottage complex.
Note: Beach is accessed via owner's land.
Note: The swimming pool is available for all guests staying in our 13 cottages and 4 apartments, guests must go to the pool entrance area to sign up for the swimming slots they would like to use, using their property name, each stay is allocated a number of slots, 7 night stay - 5 slots, 5 night stay - 3 slots,3 night stay - 2 slots, the same time slot is not available to each property each day, swimming pool bookings cannot be made in advance of your stay, and your time slot includes access to the changing rooms
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (42)
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Martin
2 bathrooms really helps and the windows make the living space really light and relaxing. Throw in the pool, beach and pub and you have a recipe for a relaxing break.
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Arthur
Extremely good accommodation. Very clean and well equipped. Plenty of space for 4 people. We would stay there again. Interesting walk from the cottages to the coast and beach.
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Jenny
The cottage/barn itself was beautifully done out with the most amazing sea views out of every window. We felt at home straight away. The onsite swimming pool was stunning, with large windows overlooking the sea. We used it for the full 5 slots over the week and we never tired of it. The grounds around the properties are kept immaculate. The house has the benefits of looking over the playground, so we were able to keep an eye on the kids at all times. It was a shame that we couldn't let the dog off the lead on the grass surrounding the cottage, but I appreciate why this is. It wasn't far to walk the dog over to the farm fields though, where he could get a good run. We looked to rebook on our first day, which goes to show how much we liked the place!