# Craster Tower Penthouse, Alnwick, Northumberland Historic holiday house near Alnwick, dog friendly and near beaches, sleeping 8 for celebrations with family and walking weekends ## At a Glance - Sleeps 4 - 8 - 4 bedrooms - Dining for 8 ## Images - Total images stored: 34 - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-4.jpg (caption: Craster Tower Penthouse - external view in grounds; alt: Craster Tower Penthouse - external view in grounds) - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-Drawing-room-2.jpg (caption: Craster Tower Penthouse - the drawing room is at the top of the Pele tower; alt: Craster Tower Penthouse - the drawing room is at the top of the Pele tower) - 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-kitchen-2.jpg - 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-Gallery.jpg (caption: Craster Tower Penthouse - 40ft x 12ft gallery runs the full length of the house; alt: Craster Tower Penthouse - 40ft x 12ft gallery runs the full length of the house) - 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-master-bedroom-1.jpg (caption: Wonderful master bedroom with king-size bed) - 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-arrival.jpg - 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-5.jpg (caption: Craster Tower Penthouse - entrance; alt: Craster Tower Penthouse - entrance) - 8. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-front-door-with-pots-1.jpg - 9. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-entrance-lobby.jpg - 10. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-sitting-room-2.jpg (caption: The cosy sitting room with log-burner, 55 inch TV and WiFi) - 11. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-Kitchen-1.jpg (caption: Craster Tower Penthouse - well equipped kitchen with central dining table for 8; alt: Craster Tower Penthouse - well equipped kitchen with central dining table for 8) - 12. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-kitchen-5.jpg - 13. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/craster-tower-penthouse-alnwick-northumberland-2025-02-05-14-57-38.jpg (caption: and amazing sea views) - 14. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-20250126_113449.jpg - 15. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-Drawing-room-1.jpg (caption: Craster Tower Penthouse - stunning Broadwood Grand Piano in the drawing room; alt: Craster Tower Penthouse - stunning Broadwood Grand Piano in the drawing room) - 16. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-Gallery-2.jpg (caption: Craster Tower Penthouse - for formal dining a table can be placed in the centre of this great space; alt: Craster Tower Penthouse - for formal dining a table can be placed in the centre of this great space) - 17. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-20250126_112221.jpg - 18. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-master-bedroom-7.jpg - 19. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-master-bedroom-10.jpg - 20. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-Blue-room-1.jpg (caption: Craster Tower Penthouse - Blue Room set up as a twin or double using zip and links; alt: Craster Tower Penthouse - Blue Room set up as a twin or double using zip and links) - 21. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-Boat-bedroom-1.jpg (caption: Craster Tower Penthouse - Boat Room east facing twin; alt: Craster Tower Penthouse - Boat Room east facing twin) - 22. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-Lighthouse-room-2.jpg (caption: Craster Tower Penthouse - Lighthouse Room as a twin; alt: Craster Tower Penthouse - Lighthouse Room as a twin) - 23. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-Main-bathroom-2.jpg (caption: Craster Tower Penthouse - main bathroom with bath and window seat; alt: Craster Tower Penthouse - main bathroom with bath and window seat) - 24. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-Fussball-area.jpg - 25. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-snug.jpg - 26. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-family-bathroom-2.jpg - 27. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/craster-tower-penthouse-alnwick-northumberland-2025-02-05-14-57-31.jpg - 28. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-2nd-shower-room-2.jpg - 29. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-Tennis-court-and-house.jpg - 30. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-garden.jpg - 31. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-outside-dining.jpg - 32. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-seating-area.jpg - 33. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-Bbq-area-portrait.jpg - 34. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Craster-Tower-Penthouse-outdoor-space.jpg ## Floor Plans - No floor plans are available for this property. ## About The Property Please note - no short breaks during high season. This stunning tower penthouse is just a 15 minute walk from the tiny horseshoe shaped harbour of Craster, where crabs, lobsters and famed smoked Craster kippers can be found for sale at the kippering shed. Craster Tower, a listed building, blends period and modern features, with amazing views on all sides. Its history is clear and the refurbishment combines original Gothic arched windows and high ceilings with modern facilities for a comfortable stay. Craster Tower Penthouse welcomes families, friends and couples including avid walkers and golfers, for whom there are many beaches, cliff paths and renowned golf courses to sample. Up to 2 well behaved dogs are welcome too. The fully equipped kitchen is a great space for sharing family meals, with a table for 8. The Tower has a 1st floor sitting room with wood burner, Smart TV and relaxing sofas, plus a light-filled Gothic drawing room, with a Broadwood grand piano, at the top of the tower. The children's snug has a TV and Xbox with a selection of games and DVDs to give youngsters space of their own. The gallery which runs the length of the Georgian part of the tower is a highlight, a wonderful place to read or chat and, with a large dining table, it is made for special occasion feasts. A top notch caterer is available for a celebration dinner. The large garden is a fun space for children to play on the trampoline or to exercise the dogs, and for a barbecue and drinks alfresco. Guests may also use the tennis court. Bedrooms are configured for flexibility, with the master and Blue Room having an interconnecting door for young families. The Blue Room can be set up as a twin or double (zip links), thoughtful for a mixed gathering. The main bathroom has a bath with shower over, plus there are two separate shower rooms and a ground floor WC. If your group is larger, there's other accommodation, the Coach House sleeping 7, available on the estate. Dunstanburgh Castle is a popular destination for keen hikers or wildlife enthusiasts can head south to Howick for nesting kittyhawks. The children can explore the dinosaur footprints south of Cullernose Point or Embleton Beach. ## Facilities - **Dog Friendly:** 2 well behaved dogs are welcome. - **WiFi:** Super fast WiFi throughout. - **Tennis Court:** Access to an on-site tennis court. - **Dining Room:** Kitchen dining table for 8. Large dining table for special occasions in the gallery. Outside dining. - **Kitchen:** Fully equipped kitchen includes a range cooker and dishwasher plus sofa and dining table. Separate utility room. - **Sitting Room:** Large sitting room with wood burner, Smart TV and plenty of sofas. Upstairs Gothic style drawing room with arched windows and grand piano. - **Games Room:** Small children's playroom with TV, an X Box and games. Outside there is a trampoline. - **Electric Vehicle Charging:** EV charging station on site. - **Bedrooms:** Master king, 2 twin rooms, and a twin or double (zip and link). Master and zip link room are interconnecting. - **Bathrooms:** Family bathroom with bath and shower over. 2 additional shower rooms and ground floor WC. - **Outdoor:** Own front door with access to a large garden. Garden furniture, barbecue, tennis court and trampoline. - **Children's Facilities:** Family friendly. Children's TV room. - **TV and Music Facilities:** Lounge has 55" Smart TV, with BT Sport, digital Freeview and Netflix. DVD player. Sound system and grand piano in drawing room. TV in children's room. - **Heating and Open Fires:** Bio mass boiler central heating. Wood burner in the sitting room. - **Linen:** Quality bed linen and bathroom towels provided. - **Parking:** Plenty of secure parking. - **Smoking:** No smoking, thank you. ## Rental Rates ### Headline rates - From **£1569** per week - From **£1177** for a 3-night weekend ## Booking Information - On booking you pay deposit equal to 1 night. Full payment two weeks in advance of arrival. - - Full refund in event of cancellation up to 48 hours before arrival. - - Full weeks only during high season – short breaks possible at other times – please enquire. - - Check in from 4pm, check out by 10am. - - Up to 2 well behaved dogs are welcome, £20 per dog. - - Large parties and smoking are not allowed. - - This property is not suitable for people with accessibility issues. Please see Access Statement on the website, or ask if at all unsure. ## Availability Please contact the owner for availability dates. ## Enquiry - Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/craster-tower-penthouse-alnwick-northumberland#enquiry ## Location ### Location breadcrumb [Europe](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/europe) > [UK](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/uk) > [England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/england) > [North East England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/north-east-england) > [Northumberland](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/northumberland) > [Alnwick](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/alnwick) ### Address Address: Craster, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3SS, GB Latitude: 55.469277520629 Longitude: -1.6043153269836 ### About The Area Located above the village of Craster which is a 15 minute walk away, 15 minutes by car from Alnwick and 5 minutes from the Northumberland Coast National Landscape. Bamburgh and Seahouses are around 20 minutes, the Northumberland National Park is 45 minutes. Near to 5 golf courses. ### What's Nearby? - **Location:** Craster, Northumberland. - **Shop:** L Robson and Sons fishmongers in Craster. Alnwick has Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Aldi. - **Food and Drink:** The Jolly Fisherman Inn Craster. - **Airport:** Newcastle-upon-Tyne. - **Train:** Alnmouth. - **Bus:** Local buses between Alnwick and Craster. ## Owner Contact Details - Contact name: Antonia Craster - Phone: +44 (0)1665 576 674 - Email: bookings@crastertower.co.uk - Website: https://www.crastertower.co.uk/