Guests say
Aurora Skies is highly praised for its superb location near the beach, offering a peaceful and private setting in Northumberland. Guests appreciate the clean, cosy, and well-equipped lodge, along with the enclosed garden ideal for pets. The friendly and helpful hosts contribute to a welcoming atmosphere, with some guests mentioning delightful treats upon arrival. The property is a favoured base for exploring local attractions and enjoying the nearby dog-friendly beach.
Reviews consistently mention the lodge being incredibly clean, with no negative comments on cleanliness. This suggests a very high standard of cleanliness maintained by the hosts.
The location is frequently highlighted as excellent, with the property being very close to the beach and within easy reach of local attractions. The peaceful and beautiful setting is also noted.
The lodge is described as cosy and comfortable, with a few guests suggesting improvements in seating and lighting. However, the overall sentiment is positive regarding comfort.
Facilities are generally well-received, with the lodge being well-equipped. Some maintenance issues are mentioned, such as squeaky doors and a broken chair, but these are minor compared to the overall positive feedback.
Guests often mention the thoughtfulness of the hosts, including welcoming treats like cake and scones. While these gestures are appreciated, it is noted that such gifts are a kind bonus and not guaranteed.
About this property
This lovely single-storey timber lodge is in an ideal location for a seaside getaway in this spectacular part of the country. Aurora Skies sits within its secluded garden on the grounds of the owner's home, in the village of Cresswell on the North Sea coast a two-minute walk from the sandy beach. The property is accessed through the rear grounds of the hosts property and across the garden to ascend a step onto a decked veranda with outdoor furniture and a patio heater, which is a great place to sit and admire the garden and sea views while enjoying a cool drink in the evening sunlight.
It can also be a great place to witness the Northern Lights. Entering the accommodation you will find an open-plan living area with a well-equipped modern kitchen, dining area and a cosy sitting area. There are two comfortable bedrooms, one king-size double and one adult bunk room, both sharing a light and airy shower room. Cresswell is popular with wildlife lovers and is home to Cresswell Pond, a large lagoon that has been created as the result of subsidence from old collapsed mine works which is connected to the sea providing excellent feeding for wading birds all year round. The 13th-century Cresswell Pele Tower, located opposite the property, has been beautifully renovated alongside a Georgian walled garden, an ongoing volunteer-led project.
Now a major village attraction, it welcomes over 300 visitors on weekends and hosts a variety of summer events, including arts and crafts, music, historical re-enactments, stone painting, and medieval tile making. Each year, new activities are added, with this year featuring beekeeping training. Popular with both locals and holidaymakers, Aurora Skies offers guests a complimentary guided tour of the tower and gardens. A short drive north will bring you to the picturesque harbour village of Amble, with a lovely assortment of shops, pubs, restaurants and takeaways. Enjoy a walk around Morpeth and soak up the character and history of this charming town, or discover Hadrian's Wall, Alnwick Castle, Cragside and Druridge Bay, all within easy reach.
This wonderful holiday lodge is an ideal retreat for exploring all that Northumberland has to offer.
Cresswell is a Northumberland village on the North Sea coast, popular with bird watchers with Cresswell Pond being nearby and the Druridge Bay Country Park less than 3 miles away. The village has an ice cream shop but this does close out of season. The nearby town of Ashington, once known as the largest mining village in the world and offers a good range of shops and has a market day on Tuesday. It also boasts two country parks, Wansbeck Riverside Country Park and the Queen Elizabeth II Country Park at Woodhornn.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x triple bunks (double below, single on top).
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, TV, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed lawned garden with patio with table and chairs, veranda with table and chairs, charcoal BBQ.
One well-behaved pet welcome at £25 per pet per stay.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 1.5 miles.
Beach 2 mins walk.
Note: There is one step leading onto the decked area.
Note: Max 4 people.Please note there is a housekeeping bond of £150.00
Reviews (75)
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Karen
Very toasty stay and the owners were very welcoming leaving cake for our arrival. Russ was very happy to take us for a tour of the local Pele Tower which was fantastic. Would highly recommend and hope to visit again.
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Carol
Aurora skies is a lovely place to stay, 2 minutes away from a fantastic beach. Really enjoyed our stay and particularly our visit with Russ to the peel tower. So interesting. Will visit again
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Susan
Perfect little cabin in its own private, enclosed garden. Very well equipped kitchen having that all important dishwasher as well as washing machine. Ideal for walks along the miles of sand at Cresswell Beach towards the fabulous Drift Cafe that is dog friendly and offers great food. A great base to explore further afield if you wish. The owners, Russ and Sue extremely friendly and welcoming with delicious cake, milk and a bottle of wine waiting for us. Highly recommend this little gem and we certainly will return for visit number 5!