Guests say
The Waves in Northumberland receives high praise for its stunning location, exceptional views, and well-equipped kitchen. Guests appreciate the property's cleanliness, comfortable beds, and thoughtful touches like a welcome basket. While most experiences are positive, some guests mention issues with maintenance, comfort of the sofas, and a challenging experience with the property's deposit policy.
Guests consistently note the property is spotlessly clean, with only one report of a DVD player not working properly, which does not significantly impact the overall cleanliness rating.
The location is highly praised for its magnificent sea views and proximity to local amenities and beaches, making it an ideal base for exploring the Northumberland coast.
The property is generally regarded as comfortable, especially the beds. However, some guests found the sofas and pillows less comfortable, and there were comments about the lack of fans and hard bed linen.
The property is celebrated for its well-equipped kitchen and spaciousness. Minor issues include a glitchy TV and a DVD player not working, but these are offset by the overall high standard of facilities.
While guests mention a welcome basket, there is not enough consistent information about other thoughtful gestures to accurately score this category. It should be noted that such gifts are a kind gesture and not guaranteed.
About this property
This property is quite simply stunning with unrivalled sea views, sumptuous décor, and some original local artwork. No expense has been spared in this fabulous reverse-level property tucked away in the charming town of Amble, Northumberland. It’s not called The Waves for nothing! Featuring proximity to local amenities and a beach, off-road parking and stunning décor throughout, The Waves welcomes six guests, perfect for a memorable retreat near the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. After parking up and unloading your belongings, discover four ground-floor bedrooms, each charmingly-decorated with plenty of storage to house your holiday wardrobe. Completing this floor, you will also find a superb bathroom and a shower room, perfect for getting ready or winding down for the day. Venture upstairs to find the well-equipped kitchen, boasting all the necessary appliances to whip up delicious meals for your whole family, to be enjoyed at the dining table or outside in the enclosed garden, where you can pop corks to toast your getaway whilst you soak up your surroundings. Curl up in the inviting sitting room or snug, clicking on the Smart TV to catch up on your favourite shows or indulge in a movie marathon before heading to your chosen bedroom to catch your well-earned slumber. If you can tear yourself away from this stunning base, head to Amble Harbour, where you can explore the picturesque harbour and watch as the fishing boats come and go. Alternatively, head to Coquet Island via boat, a lovely nature reserve and prime spot for viewing seabirds, including puffins and terns. Visit the nearby village of Warkworth and explore the impressive ruins of Warkworth Castle before enjoying fantastic food at the Harbour Inn, Jaspers, the Boat House, or the Fish Shack. If you’re seeking a nature-centred pastime, spend the day exploring dunes in Druridge Bay Country Park, or if your trip aligns, don’t miss out on the Amble Puffin Festival, offering guided walks, talks and family-friendly activities! Further afield, explore the stunning landscapes of Northumberland National Park, which offers numerous hiking trails and scenic beauty spots. Don’t forget the nearby historic town of Alnwick, where you will find Alnwick Castle, and the newly opened Lilidorei at Alnwick Gardens, a magical mysterious village full of play areas designed for children under 11. For all of this and more, escape to The Waves.
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
Reverse-level.
Four ground-floor bedrooms: 2 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x superking or twin on request.
1 x ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
1 x ground floor family bathroom with bath, walk-in shower and WC.
First-floor fully equipped kitchen/diner with coffee machine.
Utility.
First floor lounge with panoramic sea view, benefitting from air conditioning.
First floor sitting room and patio door access to enclosed rear garden.
First floor shower room.
Central heating.
Air conditioning in lounge.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, coffee machine, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Welcome pack.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Strictly 1 well behaved dog welcome .
Enclosed rear garden patio and seating area accessed from upstairs lounge.
Garage bike storage available on request.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.3 miles, beach 1.3 miles.
Reviews (17)
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Rachel
We loved every minute of our stay. There was more than enough room for the 6 adults and 1 dog who visited and being multi-generational it was lovely that the younger adults had a separate snug to use whilst us oldies relaxed in the lounge. The only minor issue (and this is as minor as it can be) is that the TV was quite glitchy on some of the channels, which was worse depending on the wind/weather conditions. The owners should be immensely proud of what they have achieved here and we are very grateful that they are generously sharing it with everyone. The welcome hamper was very much appreciated. Thank you. One final thing I just want to mention is that there is a step at the side of the property just down the path from the bins which isn't obvious, as the stone is all the same colour and on the last day as we were leaving, my husband fell down it as he didn't see it, so could I suggest a warning sign or that the step is highlighted in some way please to make it more visible. Thank you
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Stephen
Well presented and well equipped. The welcome basket was a thoughtful touch. Only slight niggle for us was the tv. It seemed to work on every channel initially, but by the end of the week, we could only watch Freeview. A small problem really, a just a blip compared to the superb accommodation. We love Amble and weâd definitely come back to this property again, if only to see the sunrise through the magnificent windows.
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Helen
Absolutely everything you could possibly need to relax and explore the Northumberland Coast. The Waves is a fantastic house, spotlessly clean, large and beautifully appointed to cater for every need. Our first multi generation holiday, 6 adults, a baby and a dog ,the accommodation couldn't have been better lots of room to spread out and family meals at the huge kitchen table. We had wonderful days, waking up every morning to see the sun rise over the sea , fantastic days out and down time spent glued to the incredible view. We saw dolphins on our first morning, porpoises one afternoon and seals one evening. The private secure parking for three large vehicles was an added bonus to an unforgettable week. A big Thank you to the owners for providing such a super property.