Self-Catering Coquet Cottage in Alnwick

Mr Ellis, September 2020

September 2020

Lovely cottage, everything we needed in the cottage.. It's in a very beautiful location. we've had a lovely holiday thank you.

Mr Ellis

September 2020

Arrangements in advance by email all very good.. The owners came back very quickly with a positive answer we had about bicycle storage in their back yard. The quick answer was much appreciated although in the end we did not take them. The accommodation met our expectations and provided a very useful base for visiting places in the area. During these uncertain (Covid-19) times it was good to see that lots of cleaning products had been left in the house to help us keep the place clean. There was lots to see in the area and all the places we visited were taking sensible and necessary precautions.

Mrs Wood, September 2020

August 2020

Property is well-situated.. Clean upon arrival and exactly as described. Thank you!

Mr Rands, August 2020

February 2020

A lovely relaxing comfortable Cottage.. As soon as we walked into it we felt at home immediately. Fabulous location. Everything you need and more this cottage has to offer. We will definitely be returning and hopefully very soon. I would certainly recommend staying there.

shell20092016

October 2019

I stayed here for new year has everything you need great location few little hiccups so I decided to return for Easter and once again hiccups what has made my decision never to visit again is the follow up treatment ! Was very disappointed in this even to the point of lies ! Place is in need a of deep clean ( cobwebs ) maybe I’m to picky but to say stains on bedding false tan as to try to turn the blame rather than deal with the issues is the reason I shall never visit again. There is plenty other nice properties so don’t stop this from visiting amble as it is a lovely part of the Northumbria coast line and gray location very friendly people just if you stay here make sure you take you dusters

Mrs Claxton

June 2019

Cottage was very well equipped and beds really comfortable.. However, the gas fire probably needs servicing as it was difficult to light and kept blowing out. The area was perfect with lots to see in the town and surrounding area. Lots of pubs, cafes, restaurants and take aways.

Mrs Oakley

May 2019

The cottage or mid terrace house was dark and depressing.. We also had difficulty parking as it was a well used residential street. I have rheumatoid arthritis and as there was no downstairs toilet this was a problem, also shower over bath, as had difficulty getting in and out. However we loved the area and spent as little time as possible at the property. After the lovely accommodation we had at Chepstow last September we found this property very disappointing.

Mrs Deaves

February 2019

Lovely house, very clean, well maintained and very well equipped.. Very close to town centre and short walk to marina. I have recommended to friends and I will be booking again in the near future.

Mrs Deed

July 2018

Comfortable cottage in Amble.. Clean, tidy and well kept with lots of useful kitchen equipment. Beautiful beaches and interesting places to visit in Northumberland - fantastic castles!

Mrs Long

July 2018

Very comfortable house.. The map showing where it is in the town was misleading but that didn't really matter because locals were so friendly and helpful. One minor point, though we don't see how it can be reasonably changed, was the difficulty we had using the shower. Our daughter had no difficulty, but my husband and myself could not turn the knob to turn the shower on. We are both over 80 and our wrists are not as strong as they used to be. Just something to look for when arranging the letting. Lovely friendly local people.

Mrs Hazelwood

July 2018

Coquet Cottage was ideally situated in Amble - close to all amenities and nearby locations to visit..

Mr Simpson

June 2018

Beautiful village.. Will definitely return to Northumbria.

Mr Proctor

April 2018

The house was clean if a little dark and tired.. The position of the house was poor with no real outside space.

Mrs Jarman

March 2018

Warmest cottage we’ve ever stayed in.. Loved the way they had kept old features to enhance property. Really good basa

Mr Jones

March 2018

The house was very comfortable and clean, with everything we required.. It's situated on a quiet street and near to all the ships, pubs and eating places. The only drawback was that there weren't towels in the double bedroom. Nice place.

Ms Lawton

September 2017

Good location and facilities.. Just to let you know the directions to the house are out of date and do not take into account the one way system in Amble.

Mrs Walker

September 2017

Everything ran smoothly

Mr Douglas

June 2017

Very enjoyable.. We were in the area to fish and the premises were ideal and in the right location for this purpose. Unfortunately the weather was against us for the first few days. This gave us the opportunity to visit many sites in what is a beautiful county. The only downside is that the property was booked for 4 adults although only 2 were able to go due to illness. We will no doubt visit Amble again next year and would certainly consider Coquet Cottage again.

Miss Richmond

April 2017

Lovely, clean, warm and well equipped house.. Comfortable beds and one of the few cottages, that we have stayed at, with good mirrors and lighting for make-up/shaving. Excellent base for local attractions and good restaurants. Small back yard with plants in pots and bench, which gets the sun in the afternoon. No space for children to play in yard. People with mobility problems may find steepness of stairs and step arrangement from bedrooms to bathroom awkward, especially at night. The house is on a quiet street but there is no off-road parking and parking is at a premium, especially on Sundays! We enjoyed our stay and, judging by the comments in the visitor's book, so have many others!

Mr Elgnowski

April 2016

Everything was great! We felt at home, warm, quiet, cosy and well equipped. Amble, Alnwick, Dunstanburgh, Morpeth etc. are great locations that are worth visiting.

Mrs Sear

August 2015

The cottage was very comfortable and well appointed with everything we needed. The location was excellent, within walking distance of everything in the town and a good base for touring. We would certainly consider returning.

Mr Langston

June 2015

Nice, clean, well supplied throughout - most enjoyable holiday and love this area.

Mr Eaves

June 2015

Very good location for visiting all the local attractions and the people were friendly and helpful.

Mr Phillips

March 2015

A well situated and appointed cottage, would return. Amble is a lovely place to visit. Well placed for all Northumbria's attractions.

Mr Smith

February 2015

A lovely stay, we wanted for nothing. Brill!

Mr Patmore

April 2014

Very comfortable property that was well located for travel around the North-East. Parking outside is hit or miss but there is always somewhere on the street. Well looked after and very warm and inviting property. Lots of room for families. Had a great stay Thank you.

Mrs Clarke

October 2013

Convenient situation for restaurants, take-outs, shops, beautiful vistas, castles, harbours, beaches, quaint villages, pubs, farms - an artist's paradise! Did lots of paintings!

ODP_007

September 2013

We booked through the owner who advertises this cottage on their own website. It is quite a large terraced house, rather than a cottage, with large sitting room, dining room, bathroom and a tiny kitchen downstairs. Upstairs is another bathroom with shower and three good sized bedrooms. As such useful for a family stay. When you enter the house it feels like you are staying in a friends house for the week rather than an upmarket holiday rental. It has everything you need, but don't expect a conventional oven - the space for one is taken over by a washing machine / dryer and a dishwasher - probably more use when you are on holiday, and there are two combination micro ovens to make up for this. I feel the description of the 'garden' is misleading as it has a tiny tiny yard, mostly occupied by wheelie bins. If you want outdoor space then head down to the Harbour instead! A previous comment is that you could feel the springs in the bed - what I think you feel are the buttons in the mattress which do give the impression of a somewhat lumpy bed, however saying that we slept really very well on the bed - I have a bad back which does not react kindly to a poor bed and it did not give me any jip at all! Most of the rooms are nicely decorated, but I do think the bathroom and kitchen could do with updating to improve the impression of the house. We thought Amble was a great location, more unspoilt than Seahouses, and it provided us with a great base for touring. I think the house is good value.

Miss Gillespie

February 2013

We enjoyed the actual town of Amble and the cottage was handy for the town. It was also a very quiet relaxing holiday for us which was exactly what we were looking for.

steco1

October 2012

....the Victorian/gothic style doesn't lend itself to bright and comfortable. The kingsize mattress needs changing, as feeling its springs in your side was so uncomfortable that we put the duvet on top of the mattress, which helped, and slept with 2 single duvets from the other bedroom. The fusty smell of the bedding was evident for a couple of nights. Some surfaces in the bedroom were quite dusty. Mind you, the house has lots of stuff to dust! The massive, gothic style, bed footboard(?) is so big that you have to be careful squeezing between it's pointed corners and the wall to get in it. Much better if it were a divan. (and no, I'm not that fat - not now, anyway!). At the other end of the bedroom a very large easy chair prevented easy access to the drawers of the wardrobe and the central mirror of which doubles as a very in-effective dresser, with no stool, as there is no dressing table (or stools) in ANY of the bedrooms so doing your hair is very awkward. (my wife does hers EVERY day....yawn!) The TV up on the bedroom wall was a bit small but OK if you don't mind a cricked neck. The bathroom is a decent size but the elecric shower's lack of volume is only adequate at best. There are TWO extending shaving mirrors...excellent...I could position them such that my bald bit was clearly visible - first time I've ever easily seen it! :) The towels are on the small side and although there is a radiator in there you can't use it to dry the towels on as its got a shelf on it. The dining room is a good size, with a big table, as is the lounge, which has a nice open coal effect gas fire, although the decor and heavy drapes to the smallish window made it a bit dark. The compact kitchen has electric hob and large effective microwave/halogen oven. All our meals apart from breakfast we had out. Locally, I can highly recommend the food (and wine) at the Wellwood Arms within easy walk. (it also has free wifi). The pub owners also own the recommended Zecca's restaurant on the other side of the street.

steco1

October 2012

...the Victorian/gothic style doesn't lend itself to bright and comfortable. The kingsize mattress needs changing, as feeling its springs in your side was so uncomfortable that we put the duvet on top of the mattress, which helped, and slept with 2 single duvets from the other bedroom. The fusty smell of the bedding was evident for a couple of nights. Some surfaces in the bedroom were quite dusty. Mind you, the house has lots of stuff to dust! The massive, gothic style, bed footboard(?) is so big that you have to be careful squeezing between it's pointed corners and the wall to get in it. Much better if it were a divan. (and no, I'm not that fat - not now, anyway!). At the other end of the bedroom a very large easy chair prevented easy access to the drawers of the wardrobe and the central mirror of which doubles as a very in-effective dresser, with no stool, as there is no dressing table (or stools) in any of the bedrooms so doing your hair is very awkward. (my wife does hers every day...yawn!) The TV up on the bedroom wall was a bit small but OK if you don't mind a cricked neck. The bathroom is a decent size but the elecric shower's lack of volume is only adequate at best. There are two extending shaving mirrors...excellent...I could position them such that my bald bit was clearly visible - first time I've ever easily seen it! :) The towels are on the small side and although there is a radiator in there you can't use it to dry the towels on as its got a shelf on it. The dining room is a good size, with a big table, as is the lounge, which has a nice open coal effect gas fire, although the decor and heavy drapes to the smallish window made it a bit dark. The compact kitchen has electric hob and large effective microwave/halogen oven. All our meals apart from breakfast we had out. Locally, I can highly recommend the food (and wine) at the Wellwood arms within easy walk. (it also has free wifi). The pub owners also own the recommended Zecca's restaurant on the other side of the street.

Mr Nappi

September 2012

The bed was the most comfortable bed the wife has ever slept in. The house was convenient for all amenities. Comfy living room with lovely fire, would recommend to anyone.

Mrs Clibbens

September 2012

It did not take too long to get there and we could get all over Northumberland easily by car or public transport. Amble is very picturesque and an ideal base from which to explore.

Mrs Whiteley

September 2012

I think the property is in an excellent location for touring about. I think a little under priced for the size of property.

Harry Almond

September 2012

The Cottage was very spacious and well equipped (there were three adults). We were very happy with the furnishing and layout of the house and it fitted all our requirements. The cottage was well situated for shops, restaurants and take-a-ways within walking distance of the cottage. It was a little further from the sea than we expected but the area was reasonably flat which suited a disabled person. The cottage was also central to Northumberland for exploring the area by car. The garden was very small and would be a squeeze to accommodate a full household.

Mr Almond

July 2012

Close to eating places and takeaways and central for exploring the area.

Mrs Alden

July 2012

A cute cottage in a great location.

Guest

October 2011

My husband and I with 3 late teens daughters came to stay and despite the terrible weather we had a wonderful week, the cottage is lovely with a warm and homely feeling and very comfortable. Amble is a good location for exploring Northumbria we visited Seahouses, Bamburgh, Alnwich Castle and Gardens which is a must for anyone in the area, we even went to Beamish which was another fantastic day out. All in all would definately recommend cottage and area

Guest

September 2011

We had a lovely week in amble which was partly down to the location of the house and the house itself. The owners have clearly tried to make it something special and it was equipped with everything we needed.Before we arrived we were provided with clear directions so it was easy to find and always easy to park nearby. We would definitely recommend it to friends and we hope to be back ourselves sometime.

Mrs Mansfield

August 2011

The cottage was very nice and well equipped and the owners were very helpful. It was an excellent location for touring the area, we visited Alnwick Castle and Gardens, Seahouses, Bamburgh and Beamish to name a few. We had a wonderful week and would fully recommend the cottage and area.

Mrs Bleackley

June 2011

Staying in a lovely house in a small town by the sea with easy access to the Northumberland coast. I had forgotten how beautiful it is with it's rolling countryside, expansive sandy beaches and dramatic castles. We will be back!

Mrs McCreadie

March 2011

Cottage was particularly cosy and homely and the location was perfect for our needs.

Mrs Tatlock

February 2011

Coquet Cottage is warm and cosy and we looked forward to coming back to it in the evening after a day out. Great regional location with superb beaches/wildlife and countryside - so much to see and do. Great local shops, restaurants facilities. Everyone we met was pleasant friendly.

Mrs Welford

November 2010

The holiday was very good, the cottage was warm, clean and homely. It had everything we needed and more. Good location for all we wanted to see - good value for money.

Guest

April 2010

We had a great time and found the accomodation very good for our young family. We found everything we needed and the information packs and leaflet were useful too. We would recommend this property to other people and we certainly consider going back another year.

Melanie333

March 2010

Gorgeous well equipped tasteful cottage in a lovely quiet street,location great for visting Alnwick,Alnmouth etc. We had a lovely stay very relaxing,I would definately recommend this cottage.

Mr De Grandis

February 2010

We chose Amble because we know the area. The house was excellent and had everything that we know. All sorts of information for everything.

Turner

January 2010

Beautiful, tasteful, well-equipped cottage in a quiet part of the village.

Guest

December 2009

wow, this cottage was one of the best places to stay and be able to visit many of the most fascinating and beautiful coastlines in this country. We visitied many places and always felt as if we were returning home after a good day out. We will use Sykes cottages again as everything was as it says on the tin so to speak.

Mrs Stansfield

October 2009

This was an excellent house, well furnished and looked after. The property was quite large, spacious and provided an excellent base to relax. Well positioned for visiting Northumberland.

Miss Windle

August 2009

The accommodation was comfortable and well equipped, the location was ideal for accessing local amenities and for visiting the many attractions which Northumberland has to offer.

Mr Land

August 2009

Very homely, comfortable feeling. Felt the owner had thought of everything. Great base for Northumberland. Thank you, we will be checking places for next year via your website.

Miss Spencer

July 2009

Super location, near all of the places we wanted to visit and in a lovely small town. Cottage was small but very well set out so there was plenty of space for the three of us.

Mr Mrs Camp

June 2009

The position of the property was brilliant for sight seeing.

Mr Lacey

May 2009

Excellent cosy cottage in great location for exploring all Northumberland has to offer. Would highly recommend Alnwick Castle and Gardens, only 30 minutes drive away. Buy the combined 2 day ticket, great value. Kielder Water is also worth a visit, although a bit further away. Holy Island is a must, a beautiful, peaceful place.

Ms Brook

December 2008

I loved the old-fashionedness of the property. The decor of the master bedroom and living room is beautiful.

Mrs Copley

September 2008

Lovely cottage, very well equipped. The coast is quite breathtaking. Great time.

Mr Freeman

September 2008

Amble is a great base from which to explore the Northumberland coast, and so Coquet Cottage is well positioned, and is wonderfully furnished into the bargain.

Mr Dixon

August 2008

An excellent cottage in Amble, ideally placed to explore Northumbria.

Mr Summerhayes

August 2008

Really good location lovely house. Close to coast easy access to Newcastle/trains to Scotland. Well equipped with everything required. Good relaxing time friendly neighbours.

Mr Richardson

April 2008

The cottage had everything and more! Lovely furnishings, very much a home from home.

Mrs Lay

August 2007

I like Amble very much, position of cottage was ideal for shopping and the harbour. I am a big fan of all areas of Northumberland, and like to visit at least once a year.

Mrs Stagles

May 2007

We had a lovely time, we had fabulous weather, and we were castled out! The house was nice and friendly, clean and well furnished.

Mrs Oxley

April 2007

We had a great holiday, we would definitely go back.

Mrs James

April 2007

The interior of the cottage was excellent and it was a very homely place to stay. Amble was a good base for touring round the area.

Mrs Jackson

March 2007

The cottage was very well equipped, cosy, warm and inviting. It is in a good location for visiting the area and there are enough grocery/butchers etc. in the town. Good range of games for the children and plenty of books to read.

Mr Warren

November 2006

Very central, close to all amenities. Lots to do nearby - many beautiful places to visit. All in all an excellent location for a holiday.

Ms Henderson

August 2006

The area was beautiful and there was so much to do. Amble itself was a lovely town with everything you could possibly need on our doorstep. We particularly enjoyed hiring bikes and cycling along Druridge Bay.

Mrs Longley

July 2006

A very comfortable cottage, very convenient for all the castles etc. Very happy to be there.

Ms Wood

June 2006

Easy access to major routes, close to excellent beaches, great information about area at cottage.

Miss Stainthorp

May 2006

The Cottage was fantastic. I would definitely visit again and again.