Guests say
Island View is a well-received cottage in Amble, Northumberland, praised for its stunning sea views and proximity to the beach. Guests appreciate the recent upgrades, spaciousness, and the relaxing sunroom. It's considered ideal for dog owners and families, offering a comfortable and well-equipped stay.
Most guests find the cottage clean, with a few noting areas for improvement such as dust, cobwebs, and pet hair. The cleaning team is generally commended, but some inconsistencies suggest room for enhanced thoroughness.
The location is highly praised for its beautiful sea views, proximity to the beach, and short walks to Amble town. It's considered perfect for coastal walks and enjoying the local scenery.
Guests find the property comfortable, with special mentions of the sunroom and the views it offers. The recent refurbishments have added to the comfort level, although there are minor comments about pillow quality.
The cottage is well-equipped with necessary appliances and a welcome pack. Some guests experienced issues with bathroom drainage and building work, but overall, the facilities are appreciated.
While guests mention a welcome pack, there is not enough information to assess the consistency or quality of thoughtful gestures such as gifts. Therefore, it cannot be guaranteed for future guests.
About this property
FULLY REFURBISHED SPRING 2023!!
Nestled into the picturesque coast of Northumberland and overlooking the beautiful bay of Amble, Island View is an ideal holiday home for a family or group of adults who love to spend time at the beach. Be welcomed by stunning views of the Amble dunes and coast, enjoying the salty air as you unpack with ease from an off-road spot. Make yourself at home in the sitting room, where natural light streams through the windows and a traditional fireplace houses a welcoming woodburning stove, an ideal spot for relaxing in an evening with a glass of your favourite beverage and catching up on your go-to TV shows. When mealtimes call, a kitchen decorated in pastel green with a great selection of home-from-home amenities is a great space for guests to cook together, and you can enjoy your meal at the dining table, beside a leather sofa and glass doors opening up into the sunroom, an ideal place to settle down with a coffee and enjoy the beautiful dune and ocean views through the large windows. Freshen up in the bathroom before settling down for the night in one of the four bedrooms, including a king-size, a double, a twin and a single, each with their own character and charm. Enjoy alfresco dining with a spectacular view across the sea in the garden, where a neat gravel area offers seating and scenic backdrops to breakfast in the sunshine. Amble is a terrific seaside town and there will be plenty of activities for you to enjoy, beginning with the town centre itself, where there is a range if eateries, independent shops and a convenience store, and from here you can visit Amble South Pier or take a walk beside Amble Marina. There is a fantastic beach within a short distance of the property, and you can explore the coast of Northumberland further with a boat trip to Coquet Island, an RSPB nature reserve located just off the coast. Travel a little further and you will find scenic walks around Warkworth Castle and Hauxley Nature Reserve, or you can visit the historic market town of Alnwick. Make a family getaway to remember with a stay at Island View.
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
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Garden room with unrivalled sea views.
Gas central heating and woodburning stove.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV, DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Linen and towels inc in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Rear garden with furniture and front garden with furniture and gravel.
One well behaved dog welcome (2 dogs may be welcome on request).
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.8 miles.
Note: Please inform us if you wish a travel cot to be made available.
Fuel is not provided for the woodburning stove.
Nearby points of interest
- Northumberland Country Zoo
- Alnwick Castle
Reviews (29)
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Klaire
Lovely property the garden could be made a lot more accessible ie for older people like myself or even wheelchair users Apart from that lovely we would come again
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David
We spent most of our time in the sunroom enjoying the wonderful view of the sea.
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Amanda
The main selling point is definitely the sea views which are absolutely beautiful and you could sit for hours looking out. The house is a really good size, lovely bedrooms and lots of space. Unfortunately the cleanliness of this house really let it down. A lot of the reviews and even the guest book said it was spotless but we didn't find this. The floor in the sun room had lots of dog hairs, some in clumps, which was really unpleasant especially as my 15 month old was on the floor playing with his toys which were then getting lots of hair on them. There was also a sticky patch on the floor which had a clump of hair stuck to it so clearly hadn't been cleaned. The bath mats in the two bathrooms were mouldy and the downstairs one had lots of hair tangled around it. There were also hairs on the downstairs bathroom floor and in the shower. This is so disappointing as other than that, it would have been really wonderful. I hope this feedback helps you improve the cleanliness for guests in the future. Thank you.