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The Retreat is a charming ground-floor semi-detached stone cottage, resting on the North Farm Cottages site in Embleton, Northumberland. Hosting two bedrooms, including a king-size and a twin, along with a shower room, this property can sleep up to four guests. There is a kitchen, a dining room, and a sitting room. 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. To the outside there is a garden with lawn and furniture and off-road parking for two cars. Travel cot and highchair in property, no need to request this before your stay, please bring your own bedding for the cot. The Retreat provides a charming base for a coastal break to Northumberland. Please Note: This property will only accept a check in on a Friday Swimming pool bookings cannot be made in advance of your stay. Please note: The swimming pool will be closed from the 8th till the 22nd of January 2027 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. Travel cot and highchair in property, no need to request this before your stay, please bring your own bedding for the cot. Note: Caravans/ motor homes/ commercial vehicles (eg vans) are not permitted to be parked outside the properties, there...

Embleton is a delightful village settled in the county of Northumberland, resting on the fringes of the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near to the coast. Home to Embleton Bay, with a long stretch of golden sands, with Dunstanburgh Castle providing a dramatic backdrop in the distance. Along with a collection of shops, there are some lovely, welcoming pubs, many pet-friendly for some local ales and drinks and excellent food.