Castaway

ID: S599755

  • Bedrooms 3
  • ・ Sleeps 6
  • ・ Pets No

Guests say

Castaway is a well-received holiday cottage in Amble, praised for its cleanliness, modern amenities, and prime location close to local shops and attractions. Guests appreciate the property's spaciousness, decor, and outdoor area. While parking and some maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.

The property consistently receives high marks for cleanliness, with multiple reviews mentioning it being 'spotlessly clean' and well-maintained, indicating a high standard of hygiene and order.

The location is highly praised for its proximity to the town centre, harbour, shops, and restaurants. It is also noted as a convenient base for exploring Northumberland, contributing to a high location score.

Guests find the property comfortable, with good bedroom sizes and modern conveniences. Some concerns about a non-working radiator and a noisy fridge slightly affect the comfort score.

The property is equipped with modern facilities and guests are generally satisfied. However, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as a blocked toilet, a leaking shower, and a radiator not working, which impacts the facilities score.

There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the host in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness category. Therefore, the score is set to null.

About this property

Settled into the quaint seaside town of Amble, Castaway is the ideal holiday home for a family looking to explore the coast and countryside of Northumberland. Park off-road and be welcomed into this pretty stone cottage, where you will find three spaces to relax after your journey, including a sitting room with grey furniture, wooden flooring and a fluffy rug, from which you can catch up on your favourite TV shows, a conservatory snug which houses two chairs and allows for access onto the garden where you will find an outdoor sitting area, and last but not least, the open-plan living area houses a large L-shaped sofa.

Following on from the opulence of the sitting areas, the living area is spectacular, carefully furnished with contemporary décor, and a kitchen filled with all of the home-from-home amenities you will need, tucked away into tasteful cupboards, as well as a glass dining table with yellow chairs, making this the ideal social hub for all guests to enjoy. Freshen up in a stylish bathroom before getting cosy in either a double bedroom with accents of sea blue, a second homely double or a single with a truckle bed. Amble is a fantastic coastal location with loads on offer for guests, beginning with the range of tasty eateries, including Harbour Fish Bar and The Masons Arms, and you can stock up on essentials at the local convenience store.

Amble has a beautiful harbour and two piers for you to stroll along, taking in the sea views, as well as riverside walks and easy access to close by attractions such as Hauxley Nature Reserve and Warkworth Beach. Warkworth Castle is also only a short distance away, so why not spend a day exploring the history and heritage of the local area? Make a seaside holiday to remember with a stay at the stylish Castaway.

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

Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x single with truckle.

Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.

Sitting area.

Conservatory snug

Gas heating.

Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher.

2 x TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair and travel cot available on request.

Off-road parking for 1 car.

Enclosed rear garden with decking and furniture.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 0.1 miles, Pub 0.2 miles.

Note: Amble Leisure Club Membership

Reviews (17)

  • Elaine

    Great central location with easy access to shops & restaurants. Especially loved the Curiosity shop across the road, the owners are lovely. Access to the health club and their swimming pool was a real bonus as whilst we thoroughly enjoyed our days on the glorious beaches, the weather wasn't good enough for swimming. Washing machine would have been a bonus but there is a great laundry service not far away and not overpriced either. Great holiday had by all, many thanks to Castaway and all the beautiful areas surrounding Amble.

  • Joanne Louise

    We also found the owner to be very helpful. We would definitely stay again.

  • Adrian

    We have stayed in this property before and would definitely stay again. some small maintenance issues: Downstairs toilet was blocked and needed replacing, but agency kept us informed and updated, and it didn't impact upon our holiday. upstairs WC seat is coming loose. water leaking from shower.

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