Guests say
The Huffy House in Northumberland receives high praise for its stunning views, peaceful location, and dog-friendly garden. Guests appreciate the property's character, comfortable furnishings, and the warm welcome from the owners. While some guests mention minor issues with maintenance and facilities, the overall sentiment is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Most guests found The Huffy House clean and comfortable, with only a few mentioning issues such as mould in the bathroom and a need for a deep clean. The positive comments suggest a generally good standard of cleanliness, but the negative remarks indicate room for improvement.
The location of The Huffy House is highly praised for its tranquillity, proximity to Alnmouth, and the beautiful Northumberland countryside. Guests love the views and find it to be a great base for exploring the area, with easy access to local attractions and amenities.
Guests generally find The Huffy House cosy and comfortable, with a rustic charm and a wood burner adding to the experience. Some guests suggest that the furniture, particularly the sofa and pillows, could be updated for enhanced comfort.
While guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen and the inclusion of a dishwasher and washing machine, there are comments about the need for maintenance and updates to facilities. Suggestions for improvements include adding a freezer, replacing kitchen utensils, and addressing garden upkeep.
There are mentions of a warm welcome and flowers in the house, indicating thoughtfulness from the owners. However, as gifts are not consistently referenced across the reviews, it is not possible to accurately score this category. Guests should note that such personal touches, while appreciated, are not guaranteed.
About this property
Alnmouth 1 mile. Resting in Bilton close to Alnmouth in Northumberland, The Huffy House is a wonderful rural retreat, perfect for a romantic getaway. Enjoying a tranquil setting with mesmerising rural views over the surrounding countryside and yet close to the charming town of Alnmouth, the property is in the perfect location. Inside, the accommodation is extremely well-presented and surprisingly spacious. The open-plan living space is bursting with character with features such as wood panelling, original stone flooring, feature picture windows and an ornamental fireplace helping to create a beautifully cottagey vibe. The woodburning stove offers the perfect spot for curling up together and making the most of your romantic break. The chic kitchen is comprehensively fitted with everything needed to be able to create a whole host of delicious meals for your loved one and there’s enough room for an intimate dining area where you can look forward to long, lazy meals together. If the sun is shining, then you can throw open the patio doors and enjoy some alfresco dining on the outside patio area and really soak up the views and stretch your legs in the ample gardens. There’s even a barbecue! As the sun sets over the countryside and you’re looking to settle down for the night, make your way to the sumptuous king-size bed where you can look forward to a rejuvenating night’s sleep. In the morning, why not have a coffee on the patio and plan your day’s activities? Alnmouth boasts 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. The Huffy House is a charming, character cottage all on one level which offers delightful holiday accommodation for couples.
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
Single-storey.
Open-plan studio layout with king-size bed and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Kitchen/diner.
Wet room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Electric panel heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Private parking for 1 car.
Gardens with lawns, patio areas, patio furniture, barbecue.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.7 miles, pub 1.8 miles.
Note: Starter fuel for woodburning stove provided with additional fuel available to purchase locally
Reviews (45)
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Johanna
We instantly feel relaxed as soon as we arrive, the house is cosy and warm (weâve only ever needed to use the wood burner once) and we love the space, inside and out. We donât tend to cook evening meals when we are on holiday as we prefer to eat out or get a takeaway, but there is plenty of equipment in the house for making breakfast/lunch. Our dog sadly passed away in April, but he loved the garden whenever he came to the house and was always very relaxed. The house is well located & we enjoyed walking into Alnmouth or driving to the many sights in the area. Alnmouth train station is a short walk down the hill so we went to Edinburgh for the day which was about 1 hr 15 and a scenic journey. We loved watching trains pass over the viaduct, and occasionally the cows would come up to the house. The dark sky is amazing and weâve seen a few shooting stars. We were lucky enough to see the Northern Lights from the garden this time which was an added bonus!
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Linda
The view is amazing! Access was ok for us but wouldnât suit wheelchair users or anyone not keen on stone steps. Clean inside, with a wet room & hot shower. Kitchen has dishwasher & washing machine, fairly new. Also a microwave (less new). Picnic tables & bbq area (a bit neglected but quite sound). Pleasant garden but it has a drop into the next field, so elderly or excitable dogs need supervision. Rest of garden is enclosed & nicely managed. Good location for all the coastal attractions- we are considering returning next year
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Tony
It looked tired and in need of a complete make-over. Bearing in mind we have booked many Sykes properties before, and without exception theyâve all been good to excellent, this one was a huge let down. We have made our views clear to Sykes. We have always looked upon Sykes properties as being top quality because you always know their advertised holiday homes will be of a good standard. The Huffy House, as it presently stands is not, in our view, of the standard weâd expect and the photos of it on the website must surely be quite dated now. So very disappointing.