Guests say
Hawthorne House is a spacious, well-equipped and comfortable holiday home, ideal for families and groups visiting Northumberland. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, quiet location, and proximity to Amble and local attractions. The property offers ample parking, a lovely garden, and thoughtful amenities for children. While a few minor points were raised about kitchenware and starter essentials, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests returning for repeat stays and recommending it to others.
Cleanliness is frequently highlighted, with guests describing the property as very clean, tidy, and well maintained. Only one review mentioned some stained mugs and plates, but this was a minor issue compared to the overall positive feedback.
The location is highly praised for its quiet setting, easy access to Amble, and convenience for exploring Northumberland. Guests appreciate being able to walk into town and the proximity to local attractions.
Guests consistently mention the house is comfortable, spacious, and homely, with soft towels, comfortable beds, and plenty of space for families and groups. The property is described as a 'home from home'.
Facilities are well regarded, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen, ample parking, child-friendly amenities, and a lovely garden. A few guests noted minor improvements such as more starter essentials and better crockery, but these did not detract from the overall positive impression.
The property is described as well equipped for families, including items for young children and electric car charging points. While no gifts were mentioned, the provision of practical amenities demonstrates thoughtful consideration for guests’ needs. Please note that specific items or extras are not guaranteed.
About this property
This detached property is suitable for family and friends wishing to explore the Northumbrian coastline and nearby Alnwick Castle.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: 48" Freeview Smart TV, DVD Player
Dining room.
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge
Utility Room: Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Conservatory.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating (underfloor in bedroom 1 en-suite and conservatory), bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot, highchair and stairgate. Freezer in the garage.. Enclosed lawned garden with sitting out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 5 cars. No smoking.. Hawthorne House is a welcoming, detached house for friends and families of all generations or for that special get-together, sleeping eight people. The rooms are well proportioned and you can relax in the conservatory after a day out. The living room even offers a opti-myst decorative fire, often mistaken for the real thing, but in fact gives off no heat. A gentle 15-minute walk will bring you to the centre of Amble where you will find all the amenities you need for a great family holiday. This friendly seaside village boasts a working harbour, small beach, lovely beach huts and a variety of cafes and eateries. The harbour area has been redeveloped and now houses a few fish restaurants and small pod style shops. Boat trips can also be taken from here and the very popular Sunday market is a real treat with butcher, fishmongers, fruit and lots of other stalls. The small beach is ideal for the younger ones and you may wish to take a little beach hut to add to the novelty at a modest price. The town also has a popular ice cream shop with a large choice of ices and sundaes situated on the harbour near a very popular fish and chip shop. The views on a clear day are lovely over to Warkworth Castle and you can walk all the way along the main road to the picture postcard village of Warkworth. Further along the coast you will be in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Heritage Coastline which is perfect for walking, cycling or adventure seeking or simply sightseeing the magnificent stretches of golden sandy beaches and castles spread along the coastline. Alnwick Castle is 10 miles away and makes a great day out for all age groups, famed for the scenes used in the Harry Potter films. The east coast train stops just a few miles away at Alnmouth where you can enjoy a great day out in Edinburgh, York, Durham or Newcastle. Amble is called “The friendliest port” and you are sure to receive a warm and friendly welcome from the locals. Beach 1 mile. Shop, pub and restaurant ¾ mile.
Free WiFi
Nearby points of interest
- Northumberland Country Zoo
- Alnwick Castle
Reviews (28)
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Confirmed Guest
A lovely peaceful quiet house and garden to relax and provides a good base for exploring Northumberland
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Denise Pickering
The house was perfect for our needs, clean and very well equipped and so near to many of the places that we wanted to visit.It was great to be able to walk straight into Amber without having to take the car . The meal we had at The Old BoatHouse in Amber was excellent well worth a visit.
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Rose Dawson
The house had everything you needed for a holiday. Beds were comfortable, nice soft towels .A nice garden to sit out a very quiet area. A nice walk to Amble centre, we would book again if in the area