Artist's Cottage
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Overview
Bursting with character, charming Artist’s Cottage sits in a superb location in the centre of the idyllic fishing village of Craster home of the famous Craster kippers and just a few minutes’ walk from the picturesque harbour, a good pub, restaurant and café, and a well equipped children's playground.
Delightfully quirky with bags full of coastal charm
The former home of renowned local artist Pete Green, today the cottage is still in the family who have retained her fabulous artworks in the cottage to be enjoyed by many. The cottage is furnished in a delightfully quirky style with a fantastic selection of original artworks painted by the former owner alongside objects d’art collected over the years by the family.
Packed with characterful features, artisan touches and vintage finds, the design flair of the owner is evident throughout the property. The sitting room is a cosy spot to roast chestnuts in front of the large inglenook fireplace along with a good book and a rocking chair, while the dining room is a wonderfully warm space where you can while-away an afternoon exploring your creative side with a little painting if you're feeling inspired!
The kitchen is well stocked with all the special little touches for holiday living, while the two upstairs bedrooms are warm and comfortable with wonderful antique pieces and finishing details.
Property details
Ground floor
Sitting room with wood burning stove with logs provided, small TV with Freeview and DVD player, books and games.
Dining room / study with dining table (seats 4), wood burning stove, desk.
Kitchen with underfloor heating, electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge / freezer, dishwasher. Large pantry with ample storage.
Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and basin.
Cloakroom with WC.
Secure, heated boot room accessed from the back hall and from outside which is ideal for the storage of outdoor kit such as bicycles, golf clubs and walking and beach gear and is a great place for doggy guests.
First floor
Bedroom one with 5’ bed, chest of drawers and large cupboard / wardrobe.
Bedroom two, a smaller room with two 3’ beds which can be pushed together to make a comfortable super king on request. Chest of drawers, hanging space provided by door hook and hangers.
Family bathroom with bath with shower over and additional handheld shower, basin and WC.
Outside
There is a lovely small enclosed cottage garden to the front of the property which includes a paved sitting area. This faces south and gets the sun for most of the day. The herbaceous planting is a haven for bees, butterflies and birds but if you like lawns and straight lines it may not be for you!
Parking
There is parking for one car on the gravelled area (not on the flagstones) in front of the cottage. There is limited on-street parking nearby.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
For safety reasons, we do not permit electric vehicle or hybrid car charging at this property. If you’re travelling by EV, discover your nearest electric vehicle charging point here.
Alternatively, if you’d prefer to stay at a cottage fitted with an on-site charging point browse our collection of electric car escapes using the EV Charging Point filter.
Children & Babies
A travel cot and highchair are available on request.
Dogs
One well-behaved dog is welcome at Artist's Cottage with a charge of £10 per dog. Two small dogs may be considered on request. Dogs must be kept to the ground floor.
Guest amenities
The beds are made up with high quality bed linen, feather and duck down duvets and pillows. A hairdryer is supplied in the master bedroom. Bath sheets and hand towels are provided for all guests. Guest hand soaps are provided.
Wi-Fi & Mobile Coverage
There is Wi-Fi at the cottage. There is limited or no mobile coverage on most networks in this area. A landline is provided for emergency calls.
Heating
The cottage has electric central heating throughout with underfloor heating in the kitchen and bathroom and additional heating is provided by log burners in the sitting room and dining room. Logs are provided.
Guest Privacy
Artist's Cottage sits within a terrace of cottages in the village centre.
Location
The cottage is set in an excellent location just a few minutes’ walk from Craster’s pretty harbour and local amenities include the highly-regarded Jolly Fisherman pub and restaurant; the lovely Shoreline Café for a steaming cappuccino and home-made cakes (dogs welcome too!); and the Mick Oxley Gallery where you will find wonderful artworks and artisan gifts. There is also the Craster Fish Restaurant, part of Robson's Smokehouse overlooking the harbour and home of the famous Craster Kippers. Pop next door and you can purchase a selection of smoked delicacies from the shop as well as fresh fish, shellfish, cheeses and other delicious local produce from the Northumbrian heartlands.
A little further afield, you will find a greater range of amenities in nearby Alnwick (7 miles) with an eclectic selection of specialist shops, including a deli, bakery, award-winning butcher’s, charming coffee and gift shops, as well as a number of supermarkets for holiday provisions. It is also home to the extraordinary Barter Books, one of the largest second-hand book shops in Europe where you can spend a blissful few hours browsing or relaxing in a comfy armchair in this characterful and beautifully restored former railway station. Also not to be missed is the wonderful Treehouse Restaurant at Alnwick Gardens set high in the treetops for a very unique dining experience.
Activities
The beautiful scenery at Craster is a haven for walkers, photographers and artists who are drawn by its dramatic coastline, colourful fishing boats and the rich birdlife and wildlife of the area’s coastal nature reserves. The walks around Craster regularly feature in the top ten coastal walks in the UK and guests can enjoy some fabulous routes right from the doorstep. Walk or cycle northwards along the flat shoreline where the skeletal fingers of Dunstanburgh Castle jut dramatically towards the skyline; take in the wonderful views over towards the Farne Islands seabird colony; head south to explore the sheer diversity of the landscape on a coastal walk to Cullernose Point; or discover the hidden cove of Rumbling Kern once used as a cache for whisky smuggling and bootlegging.
Embleton Bay (3.5 miles) and Low Newton-by-the-Sea (5.5 miles) cover a breathtaking stretch of silver sands just perfect for families, children and dogs where you can spend endless hours paddling, sandcastle-building, walking, surfing and body-boarding. The Northumberland Coastal Path and National Cycle Route 1 run right through this area taking in scenic coastal paths and never-ending beaches all the way along to Beadnell Bay, one of the best equipped places in the county for watersports. Backed by huge dunes which offer shelter for a cosy picnic on blustery days, the wide, golden sands of this horseshoe shaped bay make it a popular destination for families.
You can try kitesurfing, bodyboarding, coasteering and kayaking with a number of accredited schools and instructors across the area, and the bay offers excellent conditions for wakeboarding and waterskiing. Jetskis and boats can be launched here, and there are a number of diving and snorkeling clubs with a host of popular dive sites close by including the wreck of the Somali, a ship that was bombed in 1941.
A short drive will take you to the charming village of Alnmouth with its brightly painted houses nestled along the bank of the North Aln Estuary, while a little further south will take you to the docks of Amble Harbour where you can take a boat charter to the RSPB reserve of Coquet Island which is home to over 36,000 sea birds, including thousands of puffins as well as roseate tern, one of the country’s rarest nesting seabirds.
For golf fans, there are scenic courses at Dunstanburgh, Alnwick, Alnmouth and Seahouses, while fishing enthusiasts can cast a line on the River Coquet for sea-trout, or book a sea-fishing charter from the harbour at Craster or Amble.
History buffs will delight in visits to the grand stately homes and medieval castles of the area - Warkworth, Bamburgh and Lindisfarne stand as reminders of the area’s turbulent past, or head inland to the magnificent Alnwick Castle or Chillingham Castle for a super family day out. Here you will find an activity programme brimming with adventure where children can take part in all sorts of magic and mayhem inspired by the characters of Harry Potter or test their knightly courage in the Dragon Quest. For garden lovers, a visit to the stunning setting of Alnwick Gardens or Howick Hall is an absolute must, with spectacular spring and autumn colours and beautiful walks through the grounds.
Finally why not take a journey inland to Ingram to experience a star-gazing treat under the outstanding dark skies of the Northumberland National Park, or pack your mountain bike, walking boots and climbing kit to experience the endless traffic-free trails and dramatic open landscapes of the Cheviot and Simonside Hills, taking in iron-age hill forts, Hadrian’s Wall and some amazing panoramic vistas along the way.

Walking
From the lush green uplands to shimmering sea, the area boasts a hugely diverse and enticing landscape that is perfect for exploring on foot. From gentle rambles to long-distance hikes, there are a vast array of trails and waymarked routes for newbie walkers or experienced alike.
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Historic houses and castles
With more stately homes, castles and historic sites here than you can shake a proverbial stick at, visitors are quite simply spoilt for choice.
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Cycling & mountain biking
Whether you ride fast or slow, on-road or off-road, there is something uniquely special about enjoying some outdoor time on two wheels. Here in the region we have something for everyone from high-energy mountain biking blasts to gentle forest paths the whole family can enjoy.
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Spas and beauty treatments
Everyone needs a little time-out to relax and for many that may involve a little pampering, the chance to experience new therapies, or simply some dedicated ‘me time’ to enjoy or practise disciplines which bring a sense of well-being and good health.
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Wildlife
Our region is home to outstanding scenery which boasts emerald forests, pristine lochs and rivers, heathery hillsides, sweeping moorlands as well as a picture perfect coastline.
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Horse riding
Horse riding is intrinsically linked to the history and heritage of the area and goes right back to the 13th and 14th centuries where townspeople would ride the clan’s boundaries to protect their common lands. Thankfully our riding pursuits today are not quite so dramatic!
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Children and families
Here at Crabtree & Crabtree, we like to think we’ve pulled together some rather nifty ideas to keep tots to teens happy and entertained during your stay.
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Fishing
Welcome to the realm of the king of fish, the mighty River Tweed. Every year thousands of Atlantic Salmon make their way up river, an annual odyssey that is one of nature's miracles.
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Shopping, arts and crafts
We are extremely fortunate to have a region where independent shops are king, and to have an area flowing with creativity through its talents in arts, crafts and textiles.
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Shooting
For sheer variety alone Northumberland and the Scottish Borders are irresistible to any gun.
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Adventure Sports
If you love a challenge or just crave a little excitement away from the day-to-day bustle of working life, we have lots to offer - whether it be watery pursuits, muddy blasts or thrill seeking, adrenaline-charged adventures.
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Golf
There are 40 golf courses in Northumberland, and another 21 in the Scottish Borders offering visitors an incredibly wide and varied range of golfing options.
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Ancestral history research
Crabtree & Crabtree know that tracing the history of your family can be a wonderful journey of discovery. Here are our top tips for starting your family tree.
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Additional housekeeping
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Dog sitting
Our experienced dog sitters will look after your furry friends whilst you are out exploring.
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Nannies and babysitters
Relax, explore the local area, enjoy a long lunch or a romantic evening out by hiring a fully qualified registered and experienced nanny or babysitter to come to your house.
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Holiday photography
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Wine delivery
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"We have really enjoyed our stay at Artist's Cottage - it is very well equipped and has been a warm and cosy base from which to explore the wonderful coastline."
Ms Agius"Artist’s Cottage is superb in every way. Complimentary basket of essentials quite unexpected but gratefully received. Facilities are brilliant , thankfully with a small dog in tow we didn’t need to ‘hang’ out in the drying room. We have not stayed in Craster before but it’s location and proximity to Alnwick and Lindisfarne and the most beautiful coastline makes it ideal. Thank you to our hosts you have an amazing holiday home , thank you for the loan of it for one week, it’s definitely in our ‘must return’ diary."
Bates Party"We had a fantastic time as usual at Artists Cottage in Craster. We absolutely did not want to leave!
The area is amazing; lots of walks on almost empty beaches, excellent food in pubs and cafes and all dog friendly. We saw hares, dolphins and deer - sadly the northern lights remained elusive.
The cottage is comfortable and quirky; not sterile as some holiday accommodation can be. It feels like a home. All the equipment you could ask for is there. The bed and sofa are very comfortable and the underfloor heating in the bathroom is great. We can't wait to visit again."
Crane Family"Many thanks again for a superb stay at Artist's Cottage. So much so that we've booked a repeat stay next September. The cottage was the perfect retreat for a week of rest & recovery after the challenges of 2021, and it exceeded our expectations in a number of respects. I'm currently resting up after 8 months of cancer treatment and was looking for somewhere to nest in front of a roaring fire, and in that respect it didn't disappoint. Having grown up in Northumberland I know Craster reasonably well but it was a nice experience to live there for a few days, and the location is perfect for local beaches and towns such as Alnwick. The cottage is both comfortable and welcoming with all the essentials amply catered for, and the bed is super comfortable! Having the wood burning stoves in the living and dining room made the space warm and cosy, which made it easy to settle in and make it home. All in all, a perfect holiday and the smooth end-to-end experience delivered by Crabtree & Crabtree was very much appreciated."
Mr White"We had a fabulous stay in Artist Cottage. So quirky and comfortable. A real 'home from home' feel and in such a wonderful location. Sea views, gorgeous walks along the coast in both directions to the Castle, down to the beach by the golf course. The welcome hamper is a lovely gesture with quality products including milk, eggs, bread, tea, coffee, wine and biscuits. In addition sanitizer and spray left for our use with full details as to how to deal with bedding/towels on vacation to ensure complete compliance with necessary sanitization in these very strange times we are experiencing. We were lucky enough to meet the owner of Artist Cottage for a social distance chat outside and learned more about the cottage's history. All in all we would certainly recommend this Cottage and Crabtree and Crabtree!"
Mr & Mrs Ashton"The Artists Cottage in Craster was a wonderful place to spend a week in February on the beautiful Northumberland coast. There was a very useful welcome pack of provisions left for our arrival which even included a bottle of wine! Craster doesn't have much in the way of grocery shops these days so every little helps. We were travelling by train and couldn't carry very much so we pre-ordered a delivery from Asda which arrived an hour after we did. We used the local buses a lot as they stopped just outside the cottage. We could travel all over Northumberland from Berwick to Newcastle for just £6.50 a day, but we limited ourselves to a trips along the coast. The cottage had open fires with an ample supply of logs which made our cold February stay very cosy indeed. There was a very well-stocked kitchen. The Owner was very helpful when we contacted her a few weeks before our stay. She even left an easel in case I had the urge to do some painting! All in all, a fantastic place to say in a fantastic part of Britain, thoroughly recommended."
Mr Baker"We had a wonderful week in this beautiful cottage."
Judi & Lawrence"Artist's Cottage sits in a superb location in the fishing village of Craster. Warm cottage. Cosy but spacious. Really well equipped. Comfy beds. Great location. Well equipped. Very clean and comfortable. Nice welcome pack. We all slept well then watched some spectacular sunrises from the cottage. Perfect position for easy walks or something more strenuous."
The Walker Family"We had a great time and really enjoyed our stay. The cottage is charming and we would highly recommend it."
Mr Wilkinson"You made our booking experience very effortless and we liked your friendly approach. We were delighted with Artist's cottage. The welcome pack was the best we have received in many years of renting holiday homes. The house was warm and very homely and we really appreciated all the art and craft that was clearly representative of the artist (who we would have liked to know more about). Loved everything and would return tomorrow!"
Ms Joiner"We thoroughly enjoyed our break in the absolutely charming Artist's Cottage in Craster. It is cosy, comfortable and filled with interesting objects. Very clean, very well equipped and in a super position near the harbour. The Shoreline café (next door but one) is lovely, as is the Jolly Fisherman which is just around the corner. Being able to park at the front of the property puts it apart from some of the other holiday rentals on offer in Craster. The underfloor heating in the kitchen and bathroom are divine!! We have already booked for another break through Crabtree & Crabtree. We love your website and the fact that you give full details of each and every property."
Melville family"We had a wonderful honeymoon and really enjoyed the cottage. Thank you for all your help and please pass our thanks on to the owners. We will be back again."
Mr & Mrs Ashton"We loved Artist's Cottage - it was lovely and felt like a home from home, and I hope to go again sometime. The welcome pack was very generous, with delicious contents!"
Ms Jeavons"We had a lovely week at Artists Cottage Thank you. Northumbria is a beautiful area and the cottage was lovely and cosy."
Mrs Bell"Lovely stay cottage as described very comfortable thank you"
Mr Jones"In short, great experience in a stunning location. It also helped that we had amazing sunny weather. All four of us were agreed it was a flawless stay."
Mrs Howarth"We had a fantastic stay at Artists cottage. The place is so well equipped everything you could ever need. The welcome basket it just superb. The cottage is ideally placed and there is a fantastic cafe, restaurant and pub just a stones throw away."
Mrs Brennan"Had a great stay in a very comfortable cottage, Craster was perfect, with good eating options and walks on the doorstep"
Ms Mclean"We did have a great time at the cottage. The welcome pack of essentials was very thoughtful. The cottage is really cosy and well appointed. The beds are wonderfully comfortable and we enjoyed the quiet and the astonishing local scenery. It’s the perfect base. I hope to stay again."
Ms Cahalane"We had a wonderful stay at the lovely Artist's Cottage in Craster. Clean, spacious, well equipped and welcoming."
Ms Bogue"We had a wonderful holiday. Artist's cottage was perfect! Like home from home with beautiful decoration, cosy wood burner and a brilliantly stocked kitchen. Great location in Craster. And an amazing welcome pack with lots of essentials. We’d love to stay there again."
Ms Mallam"We had a very enjoyable and relaxing stay at the delightful Artist's Cottage. The interior furnishings were true to the cottage’s character and not the ubiquitous seaside theme. We were glad we found your company and would certainly use your services again. "
Mr & Mrs Spinks"We had a lovely stay. A beautiful little cottage. Great welcome pack."
Mr HornAvailability
- One dog is welcome with a charge of £10. A second dog may be considered on request.
- Typical arrival day: Friday with the additional option of Monday out of high season.
- Arrival time: 4pm
- Departure time: 10am

"The collection of original artworks and delightfully quirky touches throughout the cottage."Emma, Crabtree & Crabtree