Dunstan is a quiet village with few amenities on Lilac Cottage’s doorstep. However, there are village shops in neighbouring Longhoughton and Embleton, and Alnwick along with its interesting town centre shops also has all the usual well-stocked supermarkets too. 

Co-op, Longhoughton (07:00 – 22:00)

Good selection of staple items. 4 miles from Lilac Cottage.

The Village Farm Shop, Embleton (08:00 – 17:00)

Newspapers and Post Office, basic selection of everyday good, delicious artisan local produce. 2 miles from Lilac Cottage.

The Pantry Deli, Bamburgh (09:00 – 14:00)

A taste of Northumberland.

Alnwick is 7 miles away and has the following supermarkets:

Sainsburys

Marks and Spencer

Turnbull’s (local artisan butchers/foodhall)

Morrisons

B&M

Aldi

Lidl

Sainsburys and Morrisons also offer home delivery to Lilac Cottage.

Fuel is available at Alnwick (24 hour), Embleton, Seahouses (08:00-18:00) and Warenford on the A1 (24 hour).