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Grey Croft is a bright and airy, semi-detached barn conversion which boasts uninterrupted views towards the sea, is just a short stroll from Embleton and can sleep four people. This all ground floor cottage has a king-size double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, a twin room, a shower room, and an open plan living area with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area with a woodburner. 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. Outside there is off road parking for two cars, a front patio with furniture and a shared children’s play area on the cottage complex. Grey Croft is a wonderful holiday cottage for your well-deserved break. Please Note: This property will only accept a check in on a FridaySwimming pool bookings cannot be made in advance of your note: The swimming pool will be closed from the 8th till the 15th of December 2025Please note: The swimming pool will be closed from the 11th till the 25th of January 2027

The village of Embleton can be traced back to beyond medieval times and during the Wars of the Roses, it suffered much from the ravages of Scottish invaders. Today, ancient castles and ruins stand testament to Embleton's turbulent past; the Church of Holy Trinity is a late-Norman church, dating from the 12th century, later to be restored in Victorian times. Viewed from the sea, the undulating whinstone ridge that shelters much of the village from east winds, resembles a caterpillar, hence the old name 'Emeldune', meaning the hill of the caterpillar. The rolling countryside means that golfers can enjoy a good 18-hole links golf course that overlooks the beautiful Embleton Bay. Recently launched is the Embleton Heritage Trails Project, consisting of six trails, ranging from a short walk around the village, to a longer six mile route, following the spectacular coastline and inland into the tranquil countryside.