Guests say
Kittiwakes cottage in Amble receives consistently glowing feedback for its immaculate cleanliness, excellent location near the harbour and town centre, and comfortable, well-equipped interiors. Guests appreciate the dog-friendly features, spacious rooms, and thoughtful touches such as welcome packs and fresh flowers, though these are not guaranteed. The property is praised as a perfect base for exploring Northumberland, with easy parking and a secure patio. Many reviewers highlight the warm, homely atmosphere and attentive owner, making it a highly recommended choice for a relaxing holiday.
Multiple reviews describe the cottage as 'spotlessly clean', 'immaculate', and 'exceptionally clean', with no negative comments regarding cleanliness. This consistent praise justifies a near-perfect score.
Guests repeatedly mention the excellent location, close to the harbour, town centre, restaurants, and beaches. The proximity to green spaces and ease of parking are also highlighted. Only minor mentions of weather, not location, prevent a perfect score.
Reviewers describe the cottage as 'comfortable', 'spacious', and 'home from home', with specific praise for the beds, lounge, and overall atmosphere. No significant negatives are mentioned, supporting a very high score.
The property is repeatedly described as 'well equipped', with ample kitchen utensils, crockery, books, games, and local information. Maintenance issues, such as with the shower, are noted as being dealt with promptly. This justifies a high score.
Many guests mention thoughtful touches such as welcome packs, fresh flowers, and treats on arrival, though it must be noted these are not guaranteed. The owner's helpfulness and attention to detail are also praised, supporting a strong score.
About this property
Situated on the outskirts of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the property lies close to the Heritage coastline.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: 40" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Sound System, Electric Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: P-Shaped Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair available on request. Telephone - for incoming calls only. . Enclosed yard to the rear with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Bike store. On road parking. No smoking.. Kittiwakes is on a quiet street, within a gentle stroll from the high street and harbour in this small, friendly, fishing town. With spacious living accommodation, this lovely terraced house is perfect for relaxing in after a day out exploring the area. Amble is reputedly the friendliest port, with a working harbour, marina and a small beach. Down on the harbour there are some small fish restaurants, as well as two fish and chip shops and an Italian-style, ice cream shop. Boat trips are available from here to Coquet Island to see the rspb bird sanctuary. The historic village of Warkworth is only 2 miles away. The pubs, bespoke shops and pretty riverside make this a popular little place to visit. The town of Alnwick, with its cobbled streets and famous castle, which featured in ’Harry Potter’ and ’Downton Abbey’, is 15 minutes’ drive away. The Alnwick Garden, with its spectacular Grand Cascade Waterfall and the worlds largest treehouse restaurant, is well worth a visit. Amble is on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which includes the Heritage coastline and some of the most unspoilt beaches in England, and many footpaths and cycle paths. Beach ½ mile. Shop 400 yards, pub and restaurant 600 yards.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (29)
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Catherine Winter
A great cottage. Clean, spacious, good welcome pack Good location for visiting local Gardens, castles etc Easy walk to harbour areaIssues with shower and hot water dealt with promptly.
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Confirmed Guest
Everything spot on as usual just a little thing rather than the sweet treats which are of excellent quality I’d rather personally have more toilet rolls .
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Angela Bradley
We had a really lovely holiday, the house felt like home, they had thought of everything to make our stay a very happy one and stress free. Lots of lovely places to visit and restaurants to enjoy.My husband likes paddle boarding which he did every day at Walkworth it was great.