Guests say
Old Coastguard Cottages in Amble offers stunning sea views and a prime location for beach access and local walks. Guests praise the property's cleanliness, spaciousness, and well-equipped nature, making it a cherished home for many repeat visitors. The new bathroom and thoughtful touches are frequently mentioned, contributing to a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
The majority of guests found the cottage to be clean and well-maintained, with only a few isolated incidents of cleanliness issues which appear to have been promptly addressed.
The location is consistently lauded for its fantastic sea views, proximity to the beach, and local amenities, making it an ideal spot for a relaxing holiday.
Guests find the beds very comfortable and the property spacious. However, some guests mentioned that the lounge seating could be more comfortable, which slightly impacts the overall comfort score.
The property is well-equipped, but there have been some minor issues with maintenance such as boiler pressure and appliance usability. These were generally resolved quickly, indicating good service.
While guests appreciate the well-equipped nature of the cottage and the new bathroom, there are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
Dating back to the late nineteenth century, Old Coastguard Cottages in Amble, Northumberland, directly overlooks a small bay and harbour creating simply sublime views and making it the perfect holiday destination for a family or friends travelling together. The warm and welcoming living space makes the most of those captivating coastal views with feature windows framing the room and together with a woodburning stove and comfy seating, makes for a really inviting room. Step into the kitchen which is equipped with everything needed to produce delicious food for the whole holiday party and when it’s time for tea, take a seat at the rustic dining table and indulge in long and relaxed meals together.
To the front of the property there is a charming sloping garden which overlooks the sea and is the ideal spot for getting up close and personal to the ever-changing sea views. All that sea air will no doubt tire everyone out so at bedtime, choose from a queen-size, a double or a second-floor master bedroom complete with a sumptuous king-size bed. The picturesque coastal village of Amble is on the doorstep where you will find a marina, a harbour, sandy beaches and coastal walks to the bird sanctuary at Hauxley and country park at Druridge Bay. You can book an angling trip from here and just a short distance south of Amble is Coquet Island, an RSPB reserve with a large population of terns, puffins and eider ducks and boat trips around the island can be arranged.
The pretty coastal villages of Alnmouth and Craster and numerous superb beaches are only a short drive away, whilst picturesque Warkworth with its castle, charming Alnwick with its castle and award-winning gardens, and the National Trust’s Wallington Hall and Cragside are all within easy reach. Boasting an authentic coastal location and offering rustic, welcoming accommodation, Old Coastguard Cottages is a delightful holiday stay.
The bustling little seaport of Amble is situated at the mouth of the River Coquet and is an ideal place for exploring Northumberland. Historically a centre for boatbuilding, Amble offers a marina, a harbour, sandy beaches and coastal walks to the bird sanctuary at Hauxley and country park at Druridge Bay. Large fishing boats moor along the harbour wall and land a variety of fish, prawns, crabs and lobsters. There is a fish centre on the side of the harbour that is now primarily a shell fish hatchery to re-stock levels of lobster and other shell fish, this sells local fish and is open to the public. A mile south of Amble is Coquet Island, an rspb reserve with a large population of terns, puffins and eider ducks and boat trips around the island can be arranged. The pretty coastal villages of Alnmouth and Craster and numerous superb beaches are only a short drive away, whilst picturesque Warkworth with its castle, charming Alnwick with its castle and award-winning gardens, and the National Trust’s Wallington Hall and Cragside are all within easy reach.
Accommodation
Over three storeys.
Three bedrooms: 1 x 3/4 bed (large single), 1 x double, 1 x second-floor king-size with basin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
TV/DVD player, music system, selection of books, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
highchair available.
Off-road parking.
Sloping grassed garden, patio area, patio furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.7 miles, pub 0.7 miles, beach 0.2 miles.
Note: The garden is sloping with steps so please bear this in mind when booking
Reviews (30)
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Rebecca
Well equipped, everything u could ever need or wish for has been provided . We enjoyed our stay here so much that we extended our stay by 2 days ! Within walking distance of Amble which has a variety of shops , restaurants , pubs and cafes . Fresh fish straight from the trawler is available to buy from Alliance fish situated on the quay side . We would book this accommodation again .
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Yasmin
We loved our stay, the whole house was lovely and clean. Very well equipped, everything we needed and more was provided. Fantastic views, spent a good few hours watching the birds, boats and the tide coming in. Thank you
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Helen
When we were there in Jan 24 we loved it so much we booked for this year. Really warm and cosy, the views are stunning so even if it rains you can have fantastic sea views in the dry. The cottage has a really well equipped kitchen, nothing we were short of. Bathroom and shower perfect. The top bedroom as well as having the picture window also has a velux one so you can see the night sky. The bed is enormous and comy. The only downside I can say is the sofa is really low so we didn't use it. This was because we are older with painful joints we couldn't get up from it.