About this property
Nestled on the outskirts of Alnmouth on a working farm, is this charming, single-storey cottage, Pond Cottage. Offering accommodation for up to six people, this inviting dwelling provides a great base for families and friends looking to come together and explore this region of Northumberland. Following a day of meandering the coastline, kick off your walking boots and head into the open-plan living space, curling up on the settee beside the woodburning stove. Dust off those cooking books and impress the group with a delicious meal in the kitchen, assisted by a range of appliances, plus there’s even a dishwasher so you won’t have to raise a finger when cleaning up! The bedrooms are tastefully presented with neutral tones and quality linen, offering one king with en-suite shower, a double and a twin. When the weather’s in your favour, step outside to the lawned garden and enjoy a moment on the picnic bench, before lacing up your walking boots and heading out to explore the local footpaths and trails.
Escape to Pond Cottage for a delightful retreat to Northumberland. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 1124662 and 1124673, together sleeping up to 16 guests.
Alnmouth, a picturesque resort well-liked by golfers and those seeking a quiet holiday, is located only 4 miles east of Alnwick. The hamlet, which serves as Alnwick's port today, is located on a small peninsula jutting out into the North Sea and River Aln. Today, the region has reverted to its natural state and offers a good selection of stores, bars, and eateries in addition to a fantastic "links" golf course, some fantastic rivers for fishing, and miles and miles of magnificent beaches and sand dunes to explore with breathtaking views of the North Sea. With its renowned historic castle, Poison Garden, which offers guided walks through hazardous plants, and a range of pubs and restaurants, Alnwick is only a short drive away. Northumberland may be easily explored from Alnmouth.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove and washing machine.
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, coffee machine.
Smart TV, WiFi, selection of books.
Oil and Electric included.
in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Lawned open garden with bench and picnic table.
Three well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.9 miles, pub 2.5 miles
Reviews (11)
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Sally
The beds were very comfortable. The proximity to the coast is great . Up the behind the cottages are some lovely views. Warkworth beach is a short drive away. The Indian takeaway in Shilbottle is excellent. Thank you for the bottle of wine and the chocolates.
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Dan
I had messaged the owners for some information and they very quick to get back to me. I am sure they are lovely people. However, being woken up every morning as early as 5am by Cockerels was not pleasant! They were then being let out at about 7ish as my son would be woken up between 7-730 with one shouting at his window. The main bed was like a concrete pad with cracks in the frame, so everytime you moved it would make a noise. Also, the boil sounded like a train in the night behind the bedroom wall. If you didn't leave the boiler on, very little hot water in the morning! There generally wasn't enough hot water for 4 people to shower in the morning or night anyway. It was my fault for not reading. However, there is no washing machine at this cottage. So for us as a family of 4 and a dog for 7 nights was not practical. We have stayed in lots of cottages and this is the first one without a washing machine. The rest of the kitchen is fairly well equipped. We are from North Yorkshire and also have our own chickens and spend alot of time in the moors, so we are very much suited to country life. With all this said, we checked out 2 days early as we were all very tired from lack of sleep. For a family this cottage would be ok for a weekend, but that is it.
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Dan
I had messaged the owners for some information and they very quick to get back to me. I am sure they are lovely people. However, being woken up every morning as early as 5am by Cockerels was not pleasant! They were then being let out at about 7ish as my son would be woken up between 7-730 with one shouting at his window. The main bed was like a concrete pad with cracks in the frame, so everytime you moved it would make a noise. Also, the boil sounded like a train in the night behind the bedroom wall. If you didn't leave the boiler on, very little hot water in the morning! There generally wasn't enough hot water for 4 people to shower in the morning or night anyway. It was my fault for not reading. However, there is no washing machine at this cottage. So for us as a family of 4 and a dog for 7 nights was not practical. We have stayed in lots of cottages and this is the first one without a washing machine. The rest of the kitchen is fairly well equipped. We are from North Yorkshire and also have our own chickens and spend alot of time in the moors, so we are very much suited to country life. We are aware of current problems with wild rabbits with myxomatosis, we saw a couple while there. There was also a few dead rabbits rotting away within a few meters of the cottage. So had to be careful with the dog. (Need to be moved really) Also, not from the dead rabbits, but the first few days there was a smell of death hanging around which is very unpleasant. With all this said, we checked out 2 days early as we were all very tired from lack of sleep. For a family this cottage would be ok for a weekend, but that is it.