Snaptrip says
Stone's Throw is highly praised for its comfort, cleanliness, and prime location in Morpeth, Northumberland. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and the thoughtful touches from the owners, including a welcome pack. The property serves as an excellent base for exploring the Northumberland coast, with easy access to shops, eateries, and the marina. While the outdoor space is small, the cottage's charm and amenities more than compensate, making it a recommended stay for families, couples, and dog owners.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Reviewers consistently mention that the property is 'spotlessly clean', reflecting a very high standard of cleanliness that contributes positively to their overall experience.
The property's location is frequently highlighted as 'great', 'brilliant', and 'spot on', being quiet yet close to the High Street, shops, and the marina, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
Guests find the cottage very comfortable, with special mentions of 'comfortable beds', 'good sized lounge', and a 'cozy' atmosphere, indicating a high level of satisfaction with the comfort provided.
The facilities are generally well-received, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen and well-maintained property. Some suggestions for additional items and recycling options indicate room for improvement, but overall satisfaction is high.
The owners' thoughtfulness is evident through the provision of welcome gifts and detailed local information. While such gifts are greatly appreciated, they are a kind gesture and may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Resting centrally in Amble, a bustling harbour town in Northumberland is Stone's Throw, a well-positioned, two-bedroom holiday home. Just paces away from a hub of shops, eateries, pubs, the marina and shoreline, Stone's Throw makes the ideal base for exploring the delights of the county, well-equipped for a self-catered stay; four guests are invited, ideal for couples sharing or friends. Park up on the roadside in the centre of the town, before travelling by foot to Stone's Throw and its stone-fronted exterior. Enter the homely living/dining room, complete with plush seating, a TV, and dining for four guests, before locating the contemporary kitchen, well-equipped with all expected appliances. When sleep calls, head upstairs to select between the double and queen bedrooms, both well-presented and serviced by a sleek shower room. Come morning, explore the marina and the wealth of amenities on your doorstep, including several convenience stores, and popular eateries, including The Fish Shack, The Old Boathouse, and Lily's Landing. For countryside views, head to the Hauxley Nature Reserve, perfect for bird watching and wildlife spotting, or if you favour the coastal landscape, stop off at Warkworth Castle whilst travelling towards Warkworth's golden beach. Travel further towards Alnmouth, also home to a popular shoreline, Alnmouth Golf Club, and The Old School Gallery, showcasing a variety of local artwork, or discover the Northumberland shoreline some more at Druridge Bay Country Park, or East Chevington Bay Beach; both Northumberland Zoo and the Northumberland National Park are also within reach, popular attractions to add to your itinerary. Experience all of this, and more, at Stone's Throw.
Amble, a bustling small harbour at the River Coquet's mouth, is a great starting point for exploring Northumberland. In addition to sandy beaches, a marina, a harbour, and coastal hikes to the bird sanctuary at Hauxley and the national park at Druridge Bay, Amble, once a centre for boatbuilding, offers all of these amenities. A variety of fish, prawns, crabs, and lobsters are landed by the large fishing boats that are moored around the harbour wall. On the side of the harbour is a fish centre that sells local fish and is available to the public. It is currently mostly a shellfish hatchery to restock levels of lobster and other shellfish. Coquet Island, an rspb reserve with a sizable population of terns, puffins, and eider ducks, is located one mile south of Amble.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x queen.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room
Gas central heating.
Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking within the town, on a first come, first serve basis.
Sorry, no smoking.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles, Amble Marina 0.2 miles, beach 1.8 miles.
Note: There is a single yellow line directly outside of the home; ample parking is available nearby
Nearby points of interest
- Northumberland Country Zoo
- Alnwick Castle
Reviews (19)
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Sheila
Central location, plenty of parking nearby, lovely welcome pack and great communication from the owners. Would definitely recommend and would love to stay here again in the future.
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Lesley
We had a nice few days but that wind off the North Sea was freezing.
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Alison
The cottage had everything we needed and the welcome pack was the icing on the cake Thankyou