Guests say
Bede's Rest is a spacious and well-located cottage in Amble, praised for its comfortable beds, generous living areas, and proximity to shops, harbour, and local attractions. Guests appreciate the dog-friendly enclosed yard and the well-equipped kitchen. While many found the property clean and homely, some noted areas needing attention, such as occasional maintenance issues and inconsistent welcome packs. The outside space could benefit from some care, but overall, the property offers excellent value and serves as a great base for exploring Northumberland.
Most guests found the property clean and tidy, especially the bathrooms and living areas. However, several reviews mention dust, cobwebs, stained linens, and occasional pet odours, as well as some neglected outdoor areas. Cleanliness is generally good but can be inconsistent.
The location is highly praised, with easy access to Amble's shops, harbour, restaurants, and beaches. Guests found it ideal for exploring Northumberland and appreciated the convenience for both families and dog owners.
Guests consistently highlight the spaciousness, comfortable beds, and ample seating in the lounge. High ceilings and large rooms add to the comfort, though a few guests found some beds too firm or cushions worn.
The house is well-equipped with modern bathrooms, a good kitchen, and plenty of space. However, some guests noted maintenance issues (broken fittings, missing bulbs, worn pans), lack of instructions for appliances, and that the outside area could use improvement.
Some guests received small gifts such as wine or handwash, but many noted the absence of the advertised welcome pack and basic supplies like toilet paper. While thoughtful touches are appreciated when present, they are not guaranteed and should not be expected.
About this property
A fantastic holiday home that has everything you could possibly need for the most amazing, memorable holiday. Suitable for the whole family in one of Northumberland’s most desirable locations..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Electric Fire
Dining room: Electric Woodburner
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Gas Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, American Fridge Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Single (3ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Single (3ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed, Freeview TV
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair. Wheelchair available on request. Welcome pack.. Enclosed garden with courtyard, garden furniture, BBQ and firepit. Bike store. Parking available in side street or car park 100 yards away. No smoking.. A contemporary and stylish three bedroomed property, Bede’s Rest lies in the heart of the small vibrant town of Amble in Northumberland. Bede’s Rest is within walking distance to the beach, and yards from all of Amble’s popular attractions and amenities.
Park up in your designated gated car park before heading inside this beautiful dwelling and being welcomed into the light and airy hallway. You will find a sleek fitted kitchen to the back of the property where delicious meals can be whipped up using the excellent appliances. Dine in the pretty dining room, whether a romantic meal for two or a gathering with friends, and afterwards on a summer evening, take some drinks out into your enclosed courtyard where outdoor seating and a fire pit awaits; perfect for al fresco dining. Gather in the lounge after a fun filled day and enjoy the relaxed ambience with stylish décor and comfortable seating, perfect for watching a film or playing games with the family. Retire to one of the three lovely bedrooms to prepare for another action-packed day. Freshen up in one of the two excellent bathrooms where you can enjoy a soak in the tub or a refreshing shower, whatever you prefer.
Amble is known as ‘the friendliest port’ and the locals embrace this. The harbour is home to a busy Sunday market popular with locals and visitors, and here you can also peruse the cute pod-style shopping outlets. The harbour area has two great fish and chip shops, and a couple of more upmarket restaurants specialising in fresh fish. Boat trips to Coquet Island can also be taken here. From the harbour, the views towards Warkworth Castle are lovely on a clear day and you can walk to Warkworth from Amble along past the marina and river. Nearby Warkworth is a pretty, picture postcard village dominated by its castle which sits at the top of the village. The local pubs and cafés are all well worth a visit too.
Amble is close to the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, stretching along the beautiful coastline to Berwick-upon-Tweed, with miles of golden beaches and castles. Be sure to visit Holy Island during your stay. The historic town of Alnwick is only 10 miles away, where you can visit the Duke of Northumberland’s home at Alnwick Castle, more famed for featuring in the Harry Potter films as well as a Downton Abbey Christmas edition.
Northumberland is also home to a magnificent Gold Tier International Dark Sky Park. Travel west to Hadrian’s Wall towards Corbridge, easily reachable from Amble. Golf can also be found nearby. Beach 250 yards. Shop 700 yards, pub and restaurant 175 yards.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (32)
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Linda
Comfortable house, 3 sofas in lounge is a massive plus. Really excellent location. Amble is a really nice town with plenty of places to walk too. Would definitely return.
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Yvonne Snow
We have just come back from a week at Bedes Rest, the house could be lovely but the pics on the website are not what you get !! The front of the house is very unkempt, the back yard looks terrible, there was a drain that was blocked and smelly which must have been noticed before we used an outside tray to cover is as it was under the kitchen window, if the weather had been hot as it has been there was no way we would have sat outside, the bed we used (only 2 adults & 1 dog) was like a block of cement, there was dead bugs on the window sills, most of the downstairs blinds were broke in places, the frying pans (3) should have been disposed of a long time ago, there was mould in the upstairs bathroom so we had to use the downstairs one which was awkward as you walk through a porch like area, the kitchen then hall to get upstairs.
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David SLATER
Amble and Bede Cottage were an excellent choice,far exceeded what we expected.loads of great coffee shops and places to eat especially down by the pier.only down side was the cottage had no garden but then that made you go out and see all that was on offer.