Guests say
Bede's Rest is a spacious and well-located cottage in Amble, ideal for families and groups seeking comfort and convenience. Guests consistently praise its generous living areas, comfortable beds, and proximity to shops, restaurants, and the harbour. The property is dog-friendly and offers good value for money. While most found it clean and well-equipped, some noted minor maintenance issues and occasional lapses in housekeeping. The outside area could benefit from some attention. Although a welcome pack is sometimes mentioned, it is not always provided. Overall, guests enjoyed their stay and would recommend the property.
Most guests found the property clean and tidy, with particular praise for the bathrooms and bedrooms. However, several reviews mention dust, cobwebs, pet odours, and occasional lapses in cleaning, especially in the outside areas and carpets. These inconsistencies bring the score down slightly.
The location is highly praised, with guests appreciating the easy access to Amble's shops, harbour, restaurants, and beaches. The property is described as a perfect base for exploring Northumberland, with convenient parking and good local amenities.
Guests frequently highlight the spaciousness of the house, comfortable beds, and ample living space. Sofas and bedrooms are generally well received, though a few mention worn cushions or suggest mattress toppers for added comfort.
The house is well equipped with modern bathrooms, a good kitchen, and plenty of space. However, some guests noted missing or broken items (e.g., lightbulbs, oven trays, broken chair), lack of instructions for appliances, and the outside area needing improvement. The absence of a washing machine and some advertised features not being present also affected the score.
While a few guests received small touches such as a bottle of wine or basic supplies, many noted the absence of the advertised welcome pack and minimal essentials like toilet paper or milk. Please note that gifts or welcome packs are not guaranteed and may not be provided.
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 (29)
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Anne Campbell
We all enjoyed our stay at this property was everything we needed although would of been better if outside area was bit better
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Confirmed Guest
An excellent place to stay within easy walking of the amenities in Amble.The house had more room than we required but had everything we wanted and was very comfortable.A great place for a restful holiday.
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Jo O'Cuinneagain
Had a lovely few days at Bedes Rest, Amble. The property was very spacious and very clean. Everything you needed was provided, both for humans and their 4 legged friends. The kitchen was well equipped and the beds were unbelievably comfortable. The main row of shops, cafes and restaurants was less than 5 minutes walk and there was a large field/dog walking area about 3 minutes walk away.If I were to be picky, it was advertised as having a Welcome pack, however this was nowhere to be seen and really annoyed my husband (for some reason!) When we left we tried to use the hoover under the stairs but it was broken so we had to do our best with a brush. All in all though, a fantastic house, location and holiday. We would definitely stay again.