Guests say
Driftwood Apartment in Morpeth, Northumberland, is highly praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and prime location close to local amenities and the harbour. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, cosy atmosphere, and the convenience of off-road parking. The property serves as an excellent base for exploring the Northumberland coast, with many recommending it for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
The apartment consistently receives high marks for cleanliness, with multiple guests noting its exceptional condition. One guest mentioned they usually clean upon arrival at other properties, but found it unnecessary here, indicating a very high standard of cleanliness.
The location is frequently highlighted as ideal, being close to the harbour, shops, and restaurants, and serving as a great base for sightseeing. The convenience of the location is a recurring theme in the reviews.
Many guests find the apartment comfortable, noting the cosy electric fire, comfortable beds, and quiet environment conducive to a good night's sleep. However, one guest mentioned the double bed was uncomfortable, suggesting there may be room for improvement.
The apartment is well-regarded for its facilities, including a well-stocked kitchen and reliable Wi-Fi. Some minor issues were raised, such as a noisy fan and a leaky tap, but overall, guests are satisfied with the amenities provided.
While guests express gratitude and appreciation for their stays, there are no specific mentions of gifts or special touches that would fall under the category of thoughtfulness. Therefore, a score cannot be provided.
About this property
A cosy first floor apartment, conveniently situated in the centre of the vibrant fishing port of Amble, just 10 miles from Alnwick. This Amble cottage apartment offers bright and spacious accommodation and is well decorated and comfortably furnished, making it ideal for families or friends to come and make the most of this wonderful seaside resort. Note: This apartment can be booked with Ref.968202 This Amble apartment is perfect for families, with one double and one twin bedroom, a lovely sitting room and well-equipped kitchen. Outside, the enclosed garden at this Amble apartment is perfect to relax in. The bustling harbour and shops of Amble are all within walking distance, whilst a few minutes' drive away is the historic village of Warkworth with the timeless appeal of its grand medieval castle. Alnwick Castle, featured in the Harry Potter films as Hogwarts School, is within driving distance. A lovely Amble apartment, which is an ideal base to explore this part of Northumberland.
The bustling 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 - the daily catch can be bought at a fish shop in the harbour. 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
All first floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire.
Utility.
Electric central heating with electric fire and storage heaters.
Underfloor heating in bathroom and utility.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair on request.
Enclosed gravelled area with furniture.
Off road parking for 1 car.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shops and pubs 3 mins walk.
Reviews (48)
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Elaine
The apartment is everything it promised, very well equipped & quiet. Almost instant hot water, a good shower, everything needed in the kitchen - even a knife sharpener & a hand blender - blackout blinds/curtains in the bedroom, good quality bedding & plenty of towels/tea-towels. It feels mean to mention a couple of very minor quibbles: 1. as other reviewers have noted, the double bed dips slightly in the middle. 2. the lightbulb in the oven isn't working and the bulb cover is filthy with grease. This puzzled me as the oven itself is clean. My husband offered to clean the lamp cover but couldn't remove it from its fitting. Highly recommended. We would certainly return.
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Linda
Amble is lovely and its easy to get to all other areas we had a great week away
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Jennifer
The apartment is fully equipped with everything you may need and is only a short walk away from the centre of Amble which has a great range of cafes, restaurants and shops. The only downside was the off road parking, which was quite tight for two family sized cars to pass each other.