About this property
Offering ample and well-presented accommodation, ideal for a family holiday, is The Old Smithy in Amble, Northumberland. With separate rooms on the ground-floor, guests can gather in the elegant sitting room, take a seat in the stylish dining room or spend time preparing food in the fully fitted kitchen. All the rooms are light and airy and the property exudes a really warm and welcoming vibe. A spacious courtyard outside provides plenty of room for children (and pets!) to run around safely in an enclosed space, while the adults can make the most of the patio furniture and soak up any sunshine. There is even a barbecue, so if the weather allows, why not fire it up and enjoy some holiday time alfresco? When it’s time for bed, make your way to any of the three delightful bedrooms; a double, a twin and a children’s bunk bedroom. After a rejuvenating night’s sleep and a refreshing shower in the contemporary shower room, you’re ready to go and explore. The Old Smithy is a wonderful base from which to discover the delights of the region with the property already in the heart of the bustling seaport of Amble. 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. 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. The Old Smithy offers charming and attractive accommodation making it the perfect destination for a family holiday.
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: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x children’s bunk beds.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available on request.
Private parking for 1 car.
Private gated courtyard, patio furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.6 miles.
Note: Subject to availability guests are entitled to leisure club entry (pool, gym, sauna) – entry fee may apply
Reviews (8)
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Gordon
The shower room (with excellent shower) was spoiled by the rust on the free standing items, which need replaced. Biggest problem was parking in the courtyard. For a small family car, driving forwards through the archway is fine, but it is very difficult to turn a car in the courtyard. Can only be done with gates open. There was no warning of this issue in the property description.
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Ernest
Fantastic cottage very equipped, comfortable beds,great place to stay,the only problem was the bin from next door we had to move every time we went out in the car,the yard was very safe to let granddaughter n dog out to play
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Stephen
We had to contact the owner during the stay as the lane to the cottage kept getting obstructed by another Sykes cottage âThe Lodgeâ placing their wheelie bin in the alley which was just wide enough to allow my car through without the obstruction, not to mention in these post Covid times having to handle someoneâs dirty wheelie bin every time we wanted to go out in the car was inconvenient to say the least. However when a note was left on the gate to our cottage insisting we leave the wheelie bin in the alleyway to the Old Smithy cottage we were staying at, we had to inform the owners. The owners said this had happened previously and they would get in contact with Sykes and the owner of âThe Loftâ to ask if the bin could be kept on the grounds of the Loft property instead of obstructing access to another property. We didnât hear anything back and the wheelie bin continued be an unnecessary obstruction. If this situation could be resolved I would not hesitate to stay here again.