Guests say
Dairymaid's Cottage in Amble, Northumberland, is a well-received holiday rental with guests praising its comfort, peaceful location, and well-equipped nature. The cottage is appreciated for its proximity to local amenities and suitability for coastal and country walks. While some guests encountered issues, the overall sentiment is positive, highlighting the property's charm and potential for a delightful stay.
The cottage received mixed feedback on cleanliness. Some guests found it very clean and tidy, while others reported dust, cobwebs, and uncleaned areas. The negative comments suggest room for improvement, but the positive remarks indicate that the property can be well-maintained.
The location is highly praised for being peaceful and quiet, with easy access to Amble and local walks. The proximity to a building site was noted but did not significantly detract from the overall experience. The location is ideal for exploring the Northumberland coast.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable, with quality furnishings and a pleasant patio area. However, some mentioned a poor layout with the shower and toilet far from the bedroom, and a lack of personal touches. Overall, the cottage is considered comfortable for a holiday stay.
Facilities were adequate, with a modern kitchen and essential features. However, there were complaints about inadequate supplies, non-working Wi-Fi, and a lack of a dishwasher. Maintenance issues like non-working outside lights were also mentioned. Improvements in these areas could enhance the guest experience.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews. Therefore, it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness based on the available information, and the score is set to null.
About this property
A beautiful stone-built single-storey barn conversion settled into the outskirts of Amble, Dairymaid’s Cottage is the ideal couple’s getaway to Northumberland, with easy access to local amenities. Park off-road in front of the property and unpack with ease, making your way into a beautiful sitting/dining room with wooden flooring, a bare brick fireplace housing a woodburning stove and a selection of stylish sofas where you can relax with a coffee, and here you will also find a dining area for two. When mealtimes call, cook a romantic meal for two in the beautifully finished kitchen, sporting contemporary grey furniture and ample amenities, as well as a second sitting area.
Matching the décor from the living areas, a beautiful king-size bed sports grey décor with hints of yellow, and there is a lovely contemporary bathroom where you can shake the sand from your hair after a long day at the beach. Outside you can enjoy breakfast in the sunshine in a quaint patio area before heading out to explore the local scenery. Amble is a bustling seaside town with a lot on offer for guests, beginning with the selection of tasty eateries and independent stores, so why not explore the town before enjoying the river and harbourside views on offer? Amble allows you to explore the local wildlife with easy access to Hauxley Nature Reserve, or there is the option of a wonderful boat trip to Coquet Island, a RSPB nature reserve located just off the coast.
Further from the property you will find the fantastic town of Warkworth, where there is the ruins of a fascinating castle and a sandy beach, or head over to the market town of Alnwick where there are many independent shops to browse. Make the ideal romantic holiday for two with a stay at Dairymaid’s Cottage.
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
Single storey.
One king-size bedroom.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting/dining room with Gas stove.
Gas heating with gas stove.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, washing machine.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Patio with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1.2 miles, pub 1 mile.
Note: The lawned garden to the rear of the patio is not for guest use as this is the owners private garden
Reviews (15)
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Paul
We enjoyed our stay immensely. I would recommend to anyone.
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Kevin
The only thing that I feel should be mentioned is that it is currently situated right next door to a large building site. This really would only affect people staying in the warmer weather if they spent any time sitting outside the property. Would it have stopped us going on this trip? The answer to that would be ânoâ.
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emma
Everything is provided and easy to use. We enjoyed the staying there, and appreciated all the comforts. However, there was no indication from Sykes about the building works (in the "vicinity") being actually adjacent to the cottage.. I also asked whether the approach road to the cottage had lighting at night, and was told that it did. In fact the cottage is reached from an unlit junction, into an unlit lane, then to locate an unlit gateway. Neither outside light on the cottage was working. By telephoning the Chester office, we managed to get one swiftly repaired. The main reason why we will not recommend Sykes to anyone is because Customer Support has now been digitalised. This means that one cannot speak to anyone directly, and even my call to Northumbrian Cottages from the cottage about the lights was answered in Chester. Personal contact is essential for tenants when holiday issues need to be discussed, and it is sad that this lets down the good quality of the rest of the operation.