Guests say
Willow Cottage is consistently praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped nature, making it a cosy and welcoming retreat. Its location is appreciated for peacefulness and proximity to local attractions, though some guests missed having a pub within walking distance. Minor maintenance issues were noted, but overall, guests enjoyed their stay and expressed a desire to return.
Guests frequently highlighted the exceptional cleanliness of the cottage, describing it as possibly the cleanest they've experienced, which reflects a high standard of upkeep.
The location is praised for being peaceful and quiet, with easy access to local sights. However, the lack of a nearby pub was a slight drawback for some guests.
Reviewers found the cottage to be comfortable, cosy, and roomy, with special mentions of comfortable beds and a welcoming atmosphere upon arrival.
The cottage is well-equipped, but some guests mentioned issues such as low water pressure and a non-working dishwasher. Maintenance of the outdoor area was also suggested.
While some guests mentioned welcome packs, there is insufficient information to assess consistency or quality across all stays. Therefore, it cannot be guaranteed that such amenities will be provided.
About this property
Alnmouth 1.3 miles. Willow Cottage is an elegant stone-built, terraced property located in a quiet square in the pretty, peaceful village of Lesbury and provides a perfect, homely retreat for couples or small families alike at any time of the year.
The property oozes warmth and comfort from the gorgeous woodburning stove and feature fireplace to the squishy sofa and soft rugs and throws which all add up to create a really welcoming space.
When dinner calls, make your way to the spacious kitchen/diner which is fully fitted with everything needed to rustle up hearty fayre for the holiday party and when it’s time to serve up, there is a rustic dining table all set up for long, lazy meals together. Throw open the patio doors and enjoy bringing the outside in.
If it’s warm enough then you can drink, dine and socialise alfresco in the delightful patio area.
Come bedtime and guests can choose from either a double (with an attractive vaulted ceiling) or a twin; both are beautifully presented and provide a truly relaxing space, ideal for chilling out after a hard day of holidaying. Make sure you find time to have a soak in the stylish bathroom (which comes complete with underfloor heating) or if you can’t wait to get out and about exploring, then grab a quick, refreshing shower and you’re good to go.
Discovering the delights of Northumberland couldn’t be easier with the bustling village of Alnmouth a short distance either by footpath or car. Alnmouth benefits from a village post office/shop along with cafes, restaurants and great pubs.
Lesbury is a short distance from the beautiful market town of Alnwick, providing easy access to Alnwick Castle and Gardens.
Willow Cottage is ideally located for exploring all the attractions that Northumberland and the Heritage Coastline has to offer including Bamburgh, Craster and Dunstanburgh Castle, Howick Hall and Gardens, Cragside and Warkworth, with its stunning castle. There is fantastic, unspoilt walking within easy reach. The English coastal path is a mile from the cottage and the Cheviot hills, the Simonside hills and the Northumberland National Park are short distances by car.
For wildlife lovers, the Aln Estuary and Druridge Bay are havens for birdlife, red squirrels can be seen nearby and the spectacular Farne Islands are within easy reach. Several wildlife reserves as well as dark skies sites are close by. The cottage is an easy walk from Alnmouth railway station which is served by regular trains on the East Coast Main Line.
A stay at Willow Cottage, with its inviting interior and perfect location, promises to be a memorable one.
There is an outstanding, volunteer run Community Shop in Lesbury selling household goods, groceries, dairy, bread and sandwiches, pies, meat, frozen goods, ice-cream, cakes, beer, wine and spirits and stationary and newspapers.
Situated just 4 miles east of Alnwick, Alnmouth is a charming resort popular with golfers and those seeking a peaceful holiday. The village lies on a narrow spit of land between the River Aln and the North Sea and was originally the port for Alnwick. Nowadays the area has returned to its unspoilt origins and offers a good variety of shops, pubs and restaurants as well as an excellent “links” golf course and some great rivers for fishing, as well as boasting miles and miles of splendid beaches and sand dunes to explore which afford stunning views of the North Sea. A short drive will bring you to Alnwick with its famous historic castle, The Alnwick Garden housing the Poison Garden which runs guided tours through dangerous botanicals and a variety of pubs and restaurants. Alnmouth is well situated for exploring Northumberland.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Private parking for 1 medium sized car.
Enclosed patio, patio furniture.
Exclusive access to lockable outhouse to rear of cottage - suitable for storage of bikes, paddleboards etc.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Community Shop 0.2 , pub 150m, beach 1.8 miles.
Note: Starter pack for wood-burning stove supplied between October and April
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (12)
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Caroline
We have been to Northumberland 5 times and this was the best cottage. The decor was homely and it was very well furnished with comfortable beds. The kitchen was well equipped and a joy to cook in. We were very comfortable there. A couple of very small issues for the owners attention include: â¢There was no cutlery holder in the dishwasher â¢The leaflets could be more up to date (one was from 2016) ⢠There were no teaspoons! We had to buy some. We left them in the cottage for others. ⢠for the cost of the cottage the welcome pack could have been a little more extensive and exciting! We note that others had a welcome hamper years ago! We really liked Lesbury village. We supported the community shop which we thought was a great initiative. Unfortunately The Coach House was shut for renovation, otherwise we would have supported them as well. We highly recommend The Hope and Anchor in Alnmouth - fantastic Italian food and friendly staff. We would definitely return to Willlow Cottage and recommend to friends. Thank you for a lovely stay :)
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Patricia
Overall the cottage was very comfortable clean and we really enjoyed it Unfortunately the dishwasher was not working so we never got to use it Which wasnât a tragedy it was inconvenient But top marks for everything else Would definitely return again
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John
( Separate survey).