Guests say
The Beach House in Alnmouth is praised for its stunning estuary views, comfortable and stylish decor, and peaceful atmosphere. Guests appreciate the property's spaciousness, modern amenities, and homely feel. While some minor maintenance issues and cleanliness points were raised, these did not significantly detract from the overall positive experiences.
The property generally received positive remarks on cleanliness, with the kitchen and bathrooms noted as spotless. However, some guests mentioned finding dog hairs and dust, suggesting room for improvement in deep cleaning.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the estuary, offering beautiful views and a sense of tranquility. Guests are pleased with the off-road parking and the convenience of having a beach on the doorstep.
The property is described as comfortable, with a homely feel and comfortable beds. Some guests found the beds hard, but overall, the living areas are appreciated for their comfort and spaciousness.
Facilities are well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen and modern amenities. However, guests reported issues with heating, TV operation, and maintenance matters like overgrown terraces and broken items, indicating a need for better upkeep and clearer instructions.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Boasting simply sublime views of the sea and beyond, The Beach House at Alnmouth in Northumberland, offers immaculately-presented accommodation which is ideal for a family holiday. The inviting sitting room is set up to make the most of the impressive views outside with a stylish contemporary fireplace providing an indoor focal point to the room which is somewhere for guests to gather and enjoy spending time together. Steps lead up to an additional seating area which offers panoramic sea views and is perfect for curling up with a book and chilling out. Moving into the spacious kitchen/diner and there is all the equipment needed to create delicious food for the whole family with the adjoining dining area offering an attractive space for pulling up a chair and tucking into some hearty fayre while enjoying each other’s company. On sunny days, there is nowhere better to be than the conservatory which boasts unrivalled views. When it’s time for bed, take your pick from three delightful bedrooms which are all beautifully presented and with feature large windows, make the most of the views and the light. With two bathrooms to choose from, no queue for the bathroom either! In the morning, there is nowhere better to wake up and after a refreshing coffee in the conservatory, it’s time to get out and about exploring. The idyllic village of Alnmouth is on the doorstep which boasts miles of sandy beaches just waiting to be discovered as well as a good selection of shops and eateries and a golf course. Jump in the car for a short but scenic drive to Alnwick, famous for its castle and gardens, with attractions a little further afield including Dunstanburgh Castle, Howick Hall and Gardens, Northumberland Country Zoo, Farne Islands 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. Offering a superb location close to the beach and bright and airy accommodation, The Beach House is the perfect place to book for a family beach holiday.
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
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room.
Conservatory
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Private parking for 1 car.
Patio, patio furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.2 miles, beach 0.8 miles
Reviews (11)
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Neil
Large comfortable house and a garden too, which was nice to sit out in with breakfast as the weather was good. Lots of rooms downstairs for relaxing in, if you've a large family and want a quiet place to read, you'll find one! Neutral decor throughout the house but the views out of the windows at the front are very special. The ONLY negative was the small window in the downstairs loo was broken and wouldn't close, but that's just nitpicking and can very easily be repaired. Really loved our stay and will absolutely return!
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Samantha
Just a few things you may want to be aware of. We were unable to put anything in the blue bin as it was full with glass, we took our glass home with us, we left carboard recycling just inside the front door. The fire in the living room, we couldnt get the heat on option to work. The Remote for heating system was missing. The bath plug was not working, it would not hold the water in the bath and the bath panel is commong off. A couple of toilet holders are loose. Light above shower head popped out in the main bedroom The Toilet cistern running randomly in the main bedroom ensuite The Binoculars in the lounge are broken The China pot in the main bedroom is broken No light bulbs in bedside table lamps in the main bedroom
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Susan
The house was exceptionally well located and well urnished with a real homely feel. It was spotless when we arrived. The beds were comfortable, the towels and bed linen very fresh and the living areas were very comfortable. The kitchen was reasonably well equipped (we brought a few extra things with us) and very spacious. It was helpful to have the covered utility area. Some additional instructions re using the microwave, gas hob, dishwasher and TV would have been helpful. Not everyone has the same systems and the last thing you want to do in someone else's house is to start pressing random buttons on appliances. Similarly up to date information about buses and taxis would have been useful. The information file was a bit thin. Not everyone is comfortable using the internet. But these are very minor things that did not detract from a super holiday in a beautiful house. We look forward to booking again.