Bramble Cottage

The Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty stretches for miles of sand and rocky shoreline, dotted with small fishing villages. Craster is one of them—a working harbour town known for its smoked fish, with a handful of shops and restaurants within walking distance. Bramble Cottage sits at the end of a terrace, close enough to reach the water and village centre on foot, yet set back enough to feel separate.

The cottage has three bedrooms (a king on the first floor, plus two single and another single) and one bathroom with a bath and shower. Downstairs, the living room has a woodburner for cooler evenings, a separate dining room, and a kitchen equipped for proper cooking—electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher and all the basics. Wi-Fi, electricity, heating, bed linen and towels are included. There's an enclosed garden with patio and barbecue, plus a summerhouse for quieter moments. One car can park on the drive; a public car park 220 yards away charges £6.50 per day. Dogs stay free and the cottage has extras for them, along with a travel cot and highchair if needed.

This works well for families wanting a base near the coast, or groups of friends who want to explore the beaches and villages without the fuss of a hotel. No smoking inside.