Guests say
Kittiwakes is a beautifully decorated and exceptionally clean cottage in Amble, offering a spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped home-from-home experience. Guests praise its excellent location near the harbour, shops, and beaches, as well as its dog-friendly features and secure patio. Thoughtful touches such as welcome packs and fresh flowers are frequently mentioned, and the property is highly recommended for exploring Northumberland. Minor issues such as parking and bed size are occasionally noted, but overall, the cottage consistently exceeds expectations.
Cleanliness is repeatedly highlighted, with guests describing the cottage as spotlessly clean and well maintained. No negative comments regarding cleanliness were found.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the harbour, town centre, beaches, and local attractions. The quiet street and adjacent green space are appreciated, especially by dog owners. A minor mention of parking was noted but did not detract significantly from the overall positive feedback.
Guests consistently mention the cottage's comfort, spaciousness, and homely feel. The lounge and bedrooms are described as comfortable, though one review noted the main double bed was a bit small. Overall, comfort is a strong point.
The cottage is described as extremely well-equipped, with ample kitchen utensils, crockery, and local information. Maintenance issues, such as with the shower, were promptly resolved. Only minor suggestions for improvement were made, such as freshening up the patio.
Many guests mention thoughtful touches like welcome packs, fresh flowers, and local products, which enhance the stay. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every booking.
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
Nearby points of interest
- Northumberland Country Zoo
- Alnwick Castle
Reviews (32)
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Gerald
A surprisingly spacious cottage in a quiet street. Well-equipped and comfortable. We've stayed in many cottages in Amble over the past few years and this is up there with the best. The only slight downside is the small double bed in the main bedroom. We hope to visit again.
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Confirmed Guest
Very nice holiday home shame about the parking.
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Lesley Broadfoot
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Kittiwakes. It was spotlessly clean, very comfortable and had everything we needed. The property was bright and spacious with plenty pots, pans, cutlery and dishes. A welcome tray awaited us with coffee, tea, sugar, biscuits, fudge and milk in the fridge. There is a big field right next to the property for walking the dog and the shops and harbour are a short walk away. There is a sealed patio outside the back door with table and chairs which is a sun trap and my only criticism would be that it could do with a bit of freshening up.