Guests say
Hidden Gem in Amble receives glowing praise from guests for its immaculate presentation, comfort, and excellent facilities. The cottage is beautifully decorated, exceptionally clean, and well equipped, making it a perfect base for exploring Northumberland. Guests appreciate the attention to detail, generous welcome hampers, and the helpfulness of the host. The location is ideal, with easy access to local shops, restaurants, and attractions. While a washing machine was mentioned as a possible improvement, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return and highly recommending the property.
Multiple reviews highlight the property as spotlessly clean, immaculate, and well maintained, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
Guests consistently praise the location as ideal for exploring Amble and Northumberland, with easy access to shops, restaurants, and attractions. Only minor comments about eating out being 'hit and miss' were noted, but not about the location itself.
The cottage is frequently described as comfortable, cosy, and homely, with special mentions of super comfy beds and luxurious towels and robes. No significant negatives were mentioned.
The property is repeatedly described as well equipped, with everything needed for a stay. One guest noted the absence of a washing machine as a minor personal preference, but otherwise facilities are highly praised.
Guests repeatedly mention generous welcome hampers and thoughtful touches from the host, such as personalised treats and follow-up messages. Please note, while many guests received gifts, these are not guaranteed for all stays.
About this property
The cosy wood burner set in the inglenook fireplace and the attention to detail throughout ensures a cosy stay in Hidden Gem, which is only a few minutes walk to the harbour and beach..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Sky Glass Smart TV, Netflix, Bluetooth Speaker, Games, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: (2 Steps), Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included (Oct-Apr). Highchair. Welcome pack. . Enclosed sitting-out area with garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking.. Beautifully presented throughout with careful attention to detail, ‘Hidden Gem’ has been renovated throughout in 2023 and equipped to maximise the space, creating a wonderful ambience with special touches of luxury throughout. A perfect retreat for up to three adults wishing to explore the popular small coastal town of Amble. Cosy up in front of the wood burner on an evening and relax on the comfy sofas while you watch the Sky Glass TV, or perhaps a movie on Netflix in the spacious living room. The bright and modern kitchen is well-equipped, it has a small table to sit and enjoy home cooked meals prepared with everything you will need for your well-deserved holiday by the sea. On the first floor is the pretty master bedroom, it is bright and airy with a kingsize bed and bath robes, ensuring a great night sleep. The single room is perfect for another adult or child. Two small steps down and you find the family bathroom comprising of a modern bath with a rainfall shower over. Outside you will find plenty of space to sit out in the sunny, fully enclosed private patio area with outdoor furniture, the ideal place to catch some sun.
Visitors to Hidden Gem will be spoilt for choice whilst staying in Amble with plenty of delicious restaurants and cafés within easy walking distance of your front door. Amble is known as ’the friendliest port’ and the locals embrace this. The working harbour is home to a busy Sunday market popular with locals and visitors, here you can find the bespoke pod-style shopping outlets selling a selection of crafts and local items. The harbour area has two great fish and chip shops, and some popular restaurants specialising in fish. Boat trips to Coquet Island are available from here.
With views towards Warkworth Castle on a clear day, you can walk to Warkworth from Amble along past the marina and river. Warkworth is a pretty, picture postcard-style village dominated by the castle which sits at the top of the village, and the pubs and cafés here are all worth a visit. Amble is the start of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, stretching along the coastline to Berwick-upon-Tweed with miles of golden beaches and castles. Make sure you visit Holy Island, which was featured in local author L.J. Ross’ novel, checking the tide tables to access the causeway.
No trip to Amble is complete without a visit to Alnwick, 10 miles away, where you can visit the Duke of Northumberland’s home of Alnwick Castle, more famed for featuring in the Harry Potter films, as well as Downton Abbey. Northumberland doesn’t just have a coastline; it also has a magnificent Gold Tier International Dark Sky Park. Travel west to Hadrian’s Wall towards Corbridge, easily accessible from Amble.
This charming holiday home is ideal for couples, friends, or a small family. Beach and harbour 12-minute walk. Shop and restaurant 500 yards, pub 300 yards.
Free WiFi
Reviews (25)
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David Brown
Cottage ( Hidden Gem ) was First Class in every aspect, comfortable with all mod cons.The surprise hamper was a very nice touch also, we will definitely recommend both the cottage & the area .Thanks again to Lee for a lovely experience.
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Barbara Millar
Had a wonderful week. Super comfy bed. Every you need and more. I have stayed in many cottages over the years and there is always a welcome pack, Lee the owner left a welcome hamper which was amazing from chocolate to wine and everything in-between, such a lovley touch. Great base for exploring Northumberland.
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Confirmed Guest
Hidden Gem is a lovely property in an ideal situation. The owner was extremely helpful too.