Guests say
Avocet Cottage in Colchester offers a comfortable and clean stay with a beautifully decorated interior. Its prime location is appreciated by guests, being close to Amble shops, harbour, and great pubs. While the cottage is generally well-received, there is a mention of an unkempt courtyard and a non-functional hob during one stay.
The cottage is described as clean and cosy by most reviewers. However, one review mentioned an issue with a dirty courtyard and refuse, which suggests room for improvement in outdoor cleanliness.
The location is consistently praised for being great, perfect, and conveniently placed for visiting the area, indicating a high level of satisfaction among guests.
Guests find the cottage comfortable and cosy, suggesting a high level of comfort provided by the property.
While the cottage is generally seen as well-appointed, the mention of a non-working hob indicates that some facilities may require maintenance.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Just a short walk from the harbour, which has plenty of cafés and restaurants, this is a great choice for friends, family or couples at any time of the year..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link 2 x Single (2ft 3in) Beds
Bedroom 3: Bunk (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Stairgate.. On road parking. Rear courtyard with garden furniture. No smoking.. Avocet Cottage has a modern interior with plenty of space for up to six people, and is ideal for families, couples or friends. This terraced property is only a short walk from the working harbour, so you can leave your car behind and walk everywhere - it is especially pleasant on a fine evening to be able to stroll out for a meal or a drink. Set along the harbour are some small restaurants and cafés, some selling seafood and have outdoor seating so you can sit and watch the local boats and activity along the harbour. Sundays are popular with a market in the morning, the locals and visitors enjoy a stroll amongst the stalls with a fresh fish and meat van. A variety of small pods are home to local business offering bespoke goods, lovely to spend a few minutes on a sunny day. Amble has a fine selection of shops, cafés and plenty of amenities right on the doorstep.
If you like a walk, Warkworth is a couple of miles and easily reached via a walk along the estuary. With its castle at the top of the hill and little bespoke shops, lovely tea rooms and friendly pubs, this is a lovely place for a lunch or evening meal. Alnwick is a 15-minute drive and home to the famous castle used for some scenes in ‘Downton Abbey’ TV series and Harry Potter films; the cobbled streets and history add to the atmosphere.
Further up the coast are the popular villages of Craster, Beadnell, Bamburgh and Holy Island, which all make a wonderful day trip soaking in the friendly atmosphere, chatting to some of the locals and enjoying some great Northumbrian hospitality.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (5)
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Clive
had a fantastic stay. the cottage was very clean and cosy. Amble is conveniently placed for visiting the whole area and had some great pubs. the Spooner was particularly good. thank you for a great break.
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Jon Ilsley
Good Location and comfortable the only thing letting it down was the outside court yard which was dirty full of weeds and there was two bags of dogs poo outside the kitchen window so when we opened the window we realised that was the reason that fly's kept coming in.Also the Hob wasn't working when we were there
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Tom
Nice house close to Amble shops and harbour