About this property
This splendid, detached property sits within a walled garden in the quaint village of Cresswell, enjoying views of the sea from the first floor, and less than a mile from the unspoilt Cresswell Beach. Asta Cottage is an ideal base for a family or group of eight seeking a Northumberland getaway along the coastline. Discover the spacious kitchen/diner, where you can prepare the dining table for a big feast while the chef of the group gets acquainted with all the appliances, including an electric range cooker with 5-ring hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and even a dishwasher, ensuring you have everything for a well-equipped stay. Carry the conversation into the lounge, where a woodburner rests in a large fireplace, and an arrangement of seating offers a lovely place to rest in the evenings. As you tire, there are four bedrooms at this Cresswell cottage; the ground floor offers a king-size with bathroom, perfect for those with limited mobility, whilst upstairs provides two king-size doubles, one of which is the master and includes a large en-suite bathroom, while there is also a refreshing twin and a bathroom to pick from. Step out onto the large enclosed courtyard for a refreshing drink or some family games. The property enjoys an excellent location, close to Cresswell Beach which is largely unspoilt and remains quiet most of the year, and its dog friendly too! Wildlife lovers can visit Cresswell Pond, a shallow lagoon that sits just off the beautiful Druridge Bay coastline, providing a year-round haven for wading birds. Take a drive north to the picturesque harbour village of Amble, with a lovely assortment of shops, pubs, restaurants and takeaways, perfect for when you want a night off cooking. Alternatively, venture south to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, a charming town for the idyllic beach and striking sunrises, along with a myriad of marine life that regularly graces Newbiggin Bay. You are also well placed for discovering the delightful coastal villages of Warkworth and Alnmouth, together with Morpeth, Alnwick Castle and Gardens, which all provide great days out. Box off the attractions of the Northumberland coastline during your stay at Asta Cottage.
The village of Cresswell sits about four miles to north of Ashington on the North Sea Coast. Cresswell Beach is considered one of the best on the Northumberland coast, offering a largely unspoilt stretch which rarely gets busy. The village offers some basic amenities including a café, a popular ice cream shop and Pele Tower, a historical landmark. Cresswell is part of the coasts and castles cycle route, which includes 85 miles of routes that follow or are situated close to the Northumberland coastline.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x super king-size with TV and en-suite bath, walk-in shower, basin, towel rail and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x ground-floor king-size, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room with woodburner.
Oil central heating.
Electric range oven and 5-ring hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer.
2 x Smart TV, selection of books and games, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
2 x Highchairs and travel cots are available.
A full size 'Z bed' can be added.
Off-road parking for two cars with no height restrictions.
Enclosed courtyard with outside table and chairs.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 1.5 miles.
Four minute walk from the beach.
Six well-behaved pets welcome.
Please note there is a £15 per dog supplement per stay.
Please note: Stairs are in the hallway which may be isolated by closing the doors from kitchen and sitting room.
No stair gate available.
Note: People with mobility issues are advised to use the upstairs bathroom, as the ground floor bathroom does not have a walk-in shower.
Note: Property is not suitable for wheelchairs.
Note: Handrail is available in the master suite shower.
Reviews (39)
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Karyn
The cottage was lovely and spacious and had everything we needed and more. Although we had packed prepared for our dogs there were bowls towels beds and some treats provided as well. A lovely welcome pack. We did take logs and a couple had been provided but the fire is a monster so best off being more prepared. Although the cottage was warm and cosy anyway. We ate at the driftwood cafe and the Greek there on the evening which was pricey however the food and service was fantastic. We didnât need to venture out of cresswell the whole weekend spent our days walking up cresswell beach and across to durridge bay both were dog friendly and full of dog walkers. The driftwood cafe is also dog friendly. We had a lovely stay and would definitely consider returning.
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Caroline
Cottage was spacious and had everything we needed. Extremely clean. Lovely welcome package. Owner was extremely helpful with a few queries I had. Great location - as we loved being able to walk to the beach and walk along it.
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Elizabeth
We arrived the day before Christmas Eve for a 4 night stay with my family including 3 dogs. We arrived to some lovely treats we enjoyed during the stay but what was particularly lovely was the beds layed out ready for our dogs and treats for them. Itâs so nice knowing that our fur family are as welcome as we are, it really adds to the experience. Maxine could not have been more helpful before our stay and during. It was a busy time for everyone preparing for Christmas but she took the time to make it special. The cottage is ideal for a family with a very large living room and plenty of seating which makes a difference as we have stayed in a lot of other places when you have to either squish up on settees or get dining chairs in the room. The cottage was clean and well maintained. We would love to stay in the summer months as the garden area is lovely. One of the best parts though is how close to the beach the cottage is. You can see it from the house and very easy to get to. One tiny addition that we would have found helpful would be to have a coat rack in the corner as you come in the house. With the weather being mixed we had a lot of big coats that were wet and needed carrying through the house. Thank you for a lovely stay.