Guests say
Rosedale Lodge is praised for its prime location near the village and beach, with a well-appointed cottage ideal for exploring the area. However, some guests have raised concerns about misleading property descriptions, particularly regarding the garden and parking. The comfort of the beds and the impact of nearby building works have also been noted as detractors from the overall experience.
The property generally appears to be clean, but there are mentions of crumbs and hair in the kitchen, which suggests room for improvement in cleanliness standards.
The location is highly commended for its proximity to local amenities and the beach, making it an ideal base for holidaymakers looking to explore Alnmouth and the surrounding areas.
Guests have expressed dissatisfaction with the comfort of the beds, which negatively impacted their stay. The comfort level is noted as a significant issue that needs addressing.
The cottage is well-furnished and equipped, but concerns about maintenance, such as the misleading description of a garden and issues with parking, have affected guests' satisfaction with the facilities.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the property owner or management, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Boasting period features and spacious accommodation, Rosedale Lodge in Alnmouth in Northumberland, is the ideal destination for a family holiday. Inside, the sitting room is incredibly spacious and wouldn’t look out of place in the most stylish interiors magazine. Solid wood flooring and dark blue walls contrast with tasteful rugs and cushions in neutral hues with a woodburning stove providing an attractive focal point to the room. This is a room you can imagine guests enjoying spending time in and really getting into the holiday vibe. The good-sized dining kitchen is fully fitted with everything needed to whip up delicious food for the holiday party and is really chic to boot with an elegant dining table all set up ready for guests to indulge in leisurely meals together. Outside, there is a sunny terrace where you can take a seat on the picnic bench and soak up any rays and really make the most of the beautiful setting. Come bedtime and there are two well-appointed bedrooms to choose from complete with en-suite facilities and an additional shower room means there won’t be any queues for the bathroom in the morning! Vibrant Alnmouth is within walking distance and as well as having a good selection of shops and eateries has a golf course and miles of sandy beaches as well as a golf course and a good selection of shops and eateries. Take a short drive to Alnwick, famous for its castle and gardens, or drive a little further to attractions such as Hadrian’s Wall, Howick Hall and Gardens, Dunstanburgh Castle and Northumberland Country Zoo. Take a boat trip over to the Farne Islands where you might catch sight of an unusual bird or seal. If you love wildlife, then you’ve come to the right place with RSPB reserves at Annstead Dunes and Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre. Activities worth having a go at while you’re here include golf at Alnmouth Golf Club, horse-riding at Slate Hall Riding Centre, surfing at Bamburgh Castle Beach and sailing at Beadnell Sailing Club. Stylish interiors, spacious rooms, a coastal setting close to the beach, all add up to the perfect holiday at Rosedale Lodge.
Situated just 4 miles east of Alnwick, Alnmouth is a charming resort popular with golfers and those seeking a peaceful holiday. The village lies on a narrow spit of land between the River Aln and the North Sea and was originally the port for Alnwick. Nowadays the area has returned to its unspoilt origins and offers a good variety of shops, pubs and restaurants as well as an excellent “links” golf course and some great rivers for fishing, as well as boasting miles and miles of splendid beaches and sand dunes to explore which afford stunning views of the North Sea. A short drive will bring you to Alnwick with its famous historic castle, The Alnwick Garden housing the Poison Garden which runs guided tours through dangerous botanicals and a variety of pubs and restaurants. Alnmouth is well situated for exploring Northumberland.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with TV and en-suite with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Property heating: , other heating sources: Woodburning Stove.
1 oven of type: electric.
Hobs.
Microwave.
Fridge Freezer.
Air Fryer.
Washer Dryer.
TV TV.
Wi-Fi included.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Allocated off street parking.
1 x Garden.
Pets allowed.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop within 2.9 miles.
Pub within 0.09 miles.
Beach within 0.5 miles.
Note: Starter fuel for woodburning stove provided.
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Reviews (8)
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Caroline
The house was well equipped and the decor was good. We found the beds comfortable, the house was cosy and warm. We didnât take our dogs as planned because of lack of garden but that was our choice.
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Anne
In a quiet village withe stunning views. Plenty of local walking areas. Bus X18 takes you to many local villages. Drops off at Alnmouth methodist church 2mins from cottage. As we travelled by train only downside seems limited taxi service and no bus runs from station to Alnmouth
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Kate
The location of Rosedale Lodge is ideal for access to the village and beach. The property was clean and everything you could need was provided. There were two issues we encountered that impacted our holiday. The first was the parking situation. The listing states that private parking is available and from the photos it appears that this would be the driveway adjacent to the property. This was the main reason we selected this cottage. However the reality turned out to be that this was a driveway leading to 3 (soon to be 4) other properties. There is space for a couple of cars at the rear and because the other properties were not being used it worked out OK but during busy periods I can see this being a problem. Anyone who has visited Alnmouth will know parking on the street can be very difficult. The second issue were the beds, specifically the mattresses. We stay away from home on a regular basis and these were just terrible. One of the single beds had a halfway decent one which we took in turns to use for a better nightâs sleep but the other single and double were awful. We ended up cutting our trip short by two nights because we were so fed up with it. Such a shame because if this one issues was fixed (easily done) it would make such a difference.