About this property
Your holiday begins as soon as you walk into Pilots Rest in Alnmouth, Northumberland. The perfect base for a family on holiday or couples travelling together, the property is immaculately presented with blue hues and coastal décor throughout to remind guests of the stunning coastal location. The open-plan living space is a delight to spend time in with an attractive seating area boasting an impressive vaulted ceiling, a stylish fully fitted kitchen and an elegant dining area with views over the rooftops of Alnmouth. Guests can gather anywhere in this space and enjoy spending time together whether it’s chilling on the sofa, whipping up delicious food in the kitchen or tucking into hearty meals at the dining table. Make sure you find time to have a long, relaxing soak in the roll-top bath and then you can step into any of the three, beautifully presented bedrooms; a twin, a double or a king-size. All offer a calming sanctuary, ideal for resting your weary heads after a tiring day of exploring. In the morning, you’re already in the perfect spot for discovering the delights of Alnmouth and beyond. The charming village of Alnmouth is on the doorstep which boasts miles of sandy beaches, or you could take a short drive to Alnwick, famous for its castle and gardens. Drive a little further to attractions such as Hadrian’s Wall, Howick Hall and Gardens, Dunstanburgh Castle and Northumberland Country Zoo. Take a boat trip over to the Farne Islands where you might catch sight of an unusual bird or seal. If you love wildlife, then you’ve come to the right place with RSPB reserves at Annstead Dunes and Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre. A wonderful place for a holiday and a great base from which to explore the delights of Northumberland, Pilots Rest has it all.
Situated just 4 miles east of Alnwick, Alnmouth is a charming resort popular with golfers and those seeking a peaceful holiday. The village lies on a narrow spit of land between the River Aln and the North Sea and was originally the port for Alnwick. Nowadays the area has returned to its unspoilt origins and offers a good variety of shops, pubs and restaurants as well as an excellent “links” golf course and some great rivers for fishing, as well as boasting miles and miles of splendid beaches and sand dunes to explore which afford stunning views of the North Sea. A short drive will bring you to Alnwick with its famous historic castle, The Alnwick Garden housing the Poison Garden which runs guided tours through dangerous botanicals and a variety of pubs and restaurants. Alnmouth is well situated for exploring Northumberland.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor twin, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x king-size bed.
Bathroom with roll-top bath, basin and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen dining area and sitting area
Gas central heating.
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV/DVD player, iPod docking station, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Unallocated roadside parking nearby.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.4 miles, beach 0.9 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Alnwick Castle
- Northumberland Country Zoo
Reviews (7)
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Natalie
Evidence of damp in main room, blind on street side window broken, bulb out on main light and one on cooker hood, spotlights over kitchen give no light, mish mash of random glasses, crockery, cold room that only has one radiator which is behind a door. Plus tv aerial cable has exposed wires and causes the signal to be patchy. Light in between upstairs bedroom and bathroom gives hardly any light and flickers ominously. Blind in downstairs double bedroom broken, will not rotate slats. Whilst sheets seem clean, beds have general smell of old sweat, likely mattresses, pillows and duvet. No hairdryer
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Jonathan
Arriving in the dark, the outside light was very dim to be able to gain access to the keysafe to the side of the front door. Booked for the Christmas week, it was disappointing to find no Christmas decorations. The house generally felt a little 'tired' and was not as clean as it could have been. Beds however were clean and very comfy. No handwash in bathrooms which would class as a basic provision by the owners, and toilet rolls provided were half rolls, obviously left over by previous guests. The main bathroom had no blind at the window. No kitchen cleaning products provided or dishwasher tablets apart from a small 'cleaning kit' in a box which included a wash up sponge, two bin bags and a miniscule bottle of washing up liquid. The standard lamp in the sitting room did not work so had to swap it with similar lamp (which was classed as a bedside lamp!) from the double bedroom on ground floor, as without it the sitting room was very gloomy at night. The heating had been left on full so the property certainly wasn't cold. Having said all that, would not rule out staying again but would bring more basic provisions in the knowledge that little offered at the property. Better bedside lamps for reading would be an improvement.
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Colin
We couldn't find one. The person on call asked us if we had requested one!how could we do this if we had not seen the place! Three days later someone phoned and invited me yo go to an office to resolve the problem! As we were leaving, we found one under a bed!