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Postcode: NE66 | code search
Population: 700
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Sportsman Inn
"My husband and I took friends from australia to stay at the Sportsmans. Our rooms were spacious and had spectacular views of Dunstanburgh Castle. We ate in the restaurant and ..." More

Sportsman Inn
"We would definitely go back! I can appreciate exactly what other customers have said in their reviews and I had doubts myself during a somewhat hit and miss booking process, ..." More

Sportsman Inn
"Having read the reviews about the food at the Sportsman Inn we decided to try the place out during our stay in Northumberland last week. Our first attempt was on Sunday ..." More

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Seven miles north of Alnwick and one mile inland from the sea in Northumberland in northeast England, is the small rural village of Embleton. The name is though to have originated from the old name ‘Emuldune’ meaning “hill of the caterpillar” due to the whinstone ridge which shelters the village from the sea, bearing resemblance to a caterpillar. Embleton Bay is close by with Dunstanburgh Castle at the southern end of the bay. The village of Embleton dates back earlier than medieval times and suffered much from the ravages of the Scottish border raids. For many years, local farmers paid sixpence as an annual fee to drive their stock into nearby Dunstanburgh Castle for safety. The Church of Holy Triinity is a late Norman church from the twelfth century that was later restored during Victorian times. In the mid ninteenth century, Embleton had a fine whinstone quarry, owned and run by the Appleby family which at one time employed more than forty people. The quarry sold whinstone setts and chippings, tarmac and building stones throughout the county and beyond – the Mersey tunnel was paved with whinstone setts from the Embleton quarry. After over a hundred years of prosperity, the quarry was finally closed in 1961 when it became uneconomic.

Alnwick Sportsman Hotel (0.11 miles)

Overlooking the dramatic ruins of Dunstanburgh castle and beautiful Embleton bay, the Sportsman Inn is an ideal place to stay for a visit in Northumberland. For first time visitors we are situated in the coastal heart of this ... More | visit website

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Stamford Farmhouse (2.14 miles)

Surrounded by gardens & woodlands Stamford Farmhouse is perfectly placed for access to beautiful coastline & places of interest. Upon arrival, there is a complimentary afternoon tea, with homemade baking. The Farmhouse has tastefully furnished ... More | visit website

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Beach Cottage (2.20 miles)

On one of the most spectacular stretches of Northumberland Heritage coast, these six individually designed cottages enjoy an idyllic location on a working farm only yards from Beadnell Bay's wonderful long sandy beach, backed by ... More | visit website

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Craster Tower (2.26 miles)

Craster Tower is a fabulous apartment occupying the entire top floor of historic Craster Tower; a superbly preserved country house dating from the fifteenth century; built around a 14th century Pele Tower. Recently completely refurbished ... More | visit website

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Masons Arms (2.45 miles)

A former coaching inn built about 200 years ago, the Masons Arms is 5 miles from Alnwick, and serves substantial home-cooked meals prepared with the very best local produce. The Masons Arms is an ideal base ... More | visit website

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Doxford Hall Hotel & Spa (2.93 miles)

Doxford Hall is a brand new hotel just opened Summer 2008. Doxford Hall Hotel and Spa has been called handmade hall‚ for a reason. The hotel boasts unrivalled attention to detail in every area, from the stunning ... More | visit website

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Preston House B&B (3.37 miles)

Outstanding B&B accommodation, peacefully located in the hamlet of Preston, with the dramatic backdrop of Preston Tower on one side and sweeping fields and big Northumbrian skies stretching to the sea on the other side ... More | visit website

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Low Dover (3.81 miles)

Breakfast served with sea views. LOW DOVER is virtually encompassed by the sea. Situated at the end of a tiny peninsula on the beautiful North Northumberland Heritage Coast at Beadnell.
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The Beadnell Towers Hotel (4.12 miles)

Located in peaceful Northumberland village with excellent scenery the hotel offers quality accomodation. An excellent place for a golfing trip with golf courses near by or take part in local water sports. Also local coastline ... More | visit website

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Birdsong Cottage (4.12 miles)

Birdsong Cottage is situated in rural North Northumberland, just outside the market town of Alnwick. It boasts fantastic access to the A1, allowing the more intrepid amongst us to explore some of Northumberland's hidden gems. ... More | visit website

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