About this property
Nestled into a picturesque row of stone-front houses in the coastal town of Alnmouth, Begonia House is the ideal getaway for a family looking to explore the wonders of Northumberland. Set over three floors, you will find the living room on the first-floor, where an open fire crackles in the hearth, set into a traditional marble fireplace in a room where the furniture complements the history of the property with a bold red, an ideal space to relax at the end of the day with a glass of your favourite beverage. When stomachs start to rumble, a traditional cottage kitchen/diner houses contemporary amenities to cater to your culinary needs whilst expressing the heritage of the property through wooden roof beams and a tile floor, and there is the addition of an impressive AGA oven, and here there is a dining table for all guests to enjoy. Three bedrooms can be discovered throughout the property, beginning with a twin bedroom on the ground floor with roof beams and easy access to a family bathroom. A second bedroom, a double with storage and a handy en-suite, rests on the first floor, sporting sloping ceilings and with a sofa for extra seating, a second twin rests on the second floor. The local area of Alnmouth offers activities in abundance, beginning with scenic riverside and harbourside walks, leading down to a beautiful beach where you can enjoy a stroll and a family picnic. Alnmouth also offers a variety of local eateries so you can enjoy local produce, and a convenience store allows you to stock up on essentials. Alnmouth also houses Old School Art gallery and England’s Oldest 9 Hole Links Golf Course, however if you would like a taste of history, head over to the next town of Warkworth where there is a magnificent castle! Make the perfect family getaway with a stay at Begonia House.
Situated just 4 miles east of Alnwick, Alnmouth is a charming resort popular with golfers and those seeking a peaceful holiday. The village lies on a narrow spit of land between the River Aln and the North Sea and was originally the port for Alnwick. Nowadays the area has returned to its unspoilt origins and offers a good variety of shops, pubs and restaurants as well as an excellent “links” golf course and some great rivers for fishing, as well as boasting miles and miles of splendid beaches and sand dunes to explore which afford stunning views of the North Sea. A short drive will bring you to Alnwick with its famous historic castle, The Alnwick Garden housing the Poison Garden which runs guided tours through dangerous botanicals and a variety of pubs and restaurants. Alnmouth is well situated for exploring Northumberland.
Accommodation
Set over three storeys.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor twin, 1 x ground-floor twin.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Second-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
First-floor living room with open fire
Gas heating with open fire.
Gas AGA oven, electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer.
TV, DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available on request.
On-road parking a short walk, subject to availability.
Two well behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Weekly rentals only.
Reviews (16)
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Mark
- complaints at all and we will most certainly be back if we can find some availability that suits.
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Christopher
Great location close to the beach and the village, some great walks straight from the doorstep, the corner shop is very handy for the essentials. Enjoyed the cosy open fire place with fuel provided, some good books, jigsaws and the TV/Wifi package kept us entertained on the rainy days. Bring your ninja parking skills if you plan to reverse park outside the cottage, achievable but a challenge. Marking lower for cleanliness as the windows were dirty on arrival to the point that we thought an opaque film had been used on the windows, they just needed a good clean. We found this odd as only two window panes with the best view of the sea had been cleaned in the bay window, all the other windows in the house were dirty. Disappointing as the big selling point for choosing this property was for the Seaview. Reported first thing Monday morning and windows cleaned Tuesday so quickly resolved.
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Alison
However the doors for both the top floor WC and en-suite shower room stick, making exiting difficult. Ground floor bathroom door doesnât close at all, making privacy impossible. There needs to be a clear warning about the fierceness of the ground floor shower, also. We would have appreciated knowing about parking difficulties beforehand. Online photos suggest thereâs parking outside the property but this isnât possible due to the very narrow private road, and residents cars and plant pots. Even loading/unloading is extremely difficult. A note in the house suggested on street parking in Alnmouth by guests would be preferred, but in reality availability is very limited. Advance notice of this should be given. Whilst overall the house is very clean, we did find on arrival dog hair all over the ground floor beds, including on pillows and sheets, and a maggot stuck to a coffee cup in the kitchen cupboard. Finally, whilst we were a few minutes late leaving as we needed to carry luggage to a parking space some distance away, the cleaner with their family and children arrived at 10am wanting access to the property. This made our exit feel stressful & rushed.