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Smithy Court is a very attractive detached house situated in the hamlet of Dunstan, only half a mile from the picturesque fishing village of Craster. It has been furnished and equipped to a high standard and provides excellent accommodation for families or couples. The property is in an ideal location for exploring coastal and inland Northumberland. GROUND FLOOR Living room with TV/DVD, CD/ radio player, Xbox, iPod dock, DAB radio. Sun room with French windows to garden. Dining room. Kitchen fully fitted with electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher. Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, sink. Downstairs WC and basin. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1 with double bed, TV/DVD and en suite shower, WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with twin beds. Bedroom 3 with twin beds. Bathroom with bath, separate shower, WC and basin. OTHER FACILITIES Lawn garden with furniture and barbecue. Oil central heating. All power, bed linen and towels included in rent. Parking in single garage and for one car outside. Telephone, DVDs, books, games and children’s toys provided. Maximum of 6 guests including infants. Note: There is storage in the garageMaximum one booking per week, Saturday arrival only.

A picturesque village that seems to tumble into the sea, Craster was an important fishing harbour in the 17th century and is still famous for its oak cured kippers which have graced the best breakfast tables for more than 150 years. The village offers a pub serving food, a fish restaurant and Robson's famous fish shop. There is also an excellent children's playground. Nearby are some of Northumberland's finest sandy beaches. Just south of Craster is Howick Hall, which was built in 1782 and has associations with the Grey family, including Earl Grey the great social reformer and tea enthusiast. The gardens at Howick Hall are open to the public during the spring and summer and are especially worth a visit during the rhododendron season. A walk along the coastal footpath to the north of Craster brings you to the dramatic ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle - the largest ruined castle in Northumberland.