Patricia

1 week ago

the house was overall clean .... especially the bedrooms and shower rooms. The beds were comfortable and the bedding and towels beautifully white. The kitchen was well equipped...we particularly liked the large dining table.
it was a disappointing that there was no hardcopy of a house manual or guests book....I know there was an online version but felt a hardcopy would be client friendly.

Angela

2 weeks ago

Beautiful house very clean
The only criticism is no curtains to close and when the windows are open the blinds make a noise
But otherwise lovely place
Would recommend

Donna

3 weeks ago

The property is in a good location, clean and well presented.

The blinds in all bedrooms are not sufficient, with the bright summer mornings we were awake at 4:30am! Also, the beds were on the small side.

Richard

4 weeks ago

Property was very clean,airy and light.
For a hub to explore Northumbria perfect.On street parking is a bit hit and miss but no problem.
A couple mentions of the home would be the bathrooms upstairs have very small hand basins and no mirrors over them ,hard to see to shave!
The double bed in the rear bedroom was the most comfortable bed I’ve slept in!(what was the make please).
And only one tea towel in the kitchen (had to use a bathroom hand towel)
Will stay there again thanks.

Kevin

1 month ago

Everything

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James

1 month ago

Very clean, good sized bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms with showers and a 3rd loo downstairs. Overall a very nice place and for a good price

Bronwen

1 month ago

Lovely house, very spacious and great location.

Christine

1 month ago

Stayed at Sea Breeze for four nights. Very clean and well equipped. Lots of space for the whole family with a great kitchen for dining and socialising. The outside space was disappointing. Very small patio with not a good outlook.
Amble is a short drive from many excellent beaches.

Veronica

1 month ago

This is the third time we've stayed in Sea Breeze. Having 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms it suits us, a group of 4 ladies. The position is ideal, we travel to local golf clubs, and this time we took a trip on the Puffin Cruise to Coquet Island to see the birds and seals.

My only small gripe, I wish they had a soap dish or caddy for your toiletries inside the shower cubicle. You have to put them on floor of shower.

Veronica

1 month ago

This is the third time we've stayed in Sea Breeze. Having 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms it suits us, a group of 4 ladies. The position is ideal, we travel to local golf clubs, and this time we took a trip on the Puffin Cruise to Coquet Island to see the birds and seals.

My only small gripe, I wish they had a soap dish or caddy for your toiletries inside the shower cubicle. You have to put them on floor of shower.

Sherry

2 months ago

Location was perfect and the minimalist decor was great. Cottage was well equipped. Nice quiet neighbourhood.

The back two bedroom windows did not open? Unlock so rooms were pretty hot. The last guests left 12 empty bottles in boxes on the bench in the yard. We were surprised the cleaner didn’t take them to recycle as they are unable to recycle glass in the council bins. Maybe the owners could leave notes for holiday makers as to where they can recycle bottles?. Empty glass bottles were also around the wall of the property where the bins are.

Sherry

2 months ago

Location was perfect and the minimalist decor was great. Cottage was well equipped. Nice quiet neighbourhood.

The back two bedroom windows did not open? Unlock so rooms were pretty hot. The last guests left 12 empty bottles in boxes on the bench in the yard. We were surprised the cleaner didn’t take them to recycle as they are unable to recycle glass in the council bins. Maybe the owners could leave notes for holiday makers as to where they can recycle bottles?. Empty glass bottles were also around the wall of the property where the bins are.

Mandy

2 months ago

Loved the property. Very modern home with everything you need
Everything was clean
Would definitely stay here again. We were on a much needed family break and loved every minute. Pub at the end of the road very friendly. Nice short walk to the seafront and plenty of places to eat and drink

Nothing bad to say about the property. Only thing was the back door was awkward to open and shut, just needs looking at.

Mandy

2 months ago

Loved the property. Very modern home with everything you need
Everything was clean
Would definitely stay here again. We were on a much needed family break and loved every minute. Pub at the end of the road very friendly. Nice short walk to the seafront and plenty of places to eat and drink

Nothing bad to say about the property. Only thing was the back door was awkward to open and shut, just needs looking at.

Scruffs

2 months ago

Space.
Well equipped cupboards.
Very clean.
Seemed freshly decorated.
On street parking.

We've been to amble before, but it might be helpful to newcomers, to have a little more local information available, local walks etc.

Scruffs

2 months ago

Space.
Well equipped cupboards.
Very clean.
Seemed freshly decorated.
On street parking.

We've been to amble before, but it might be helpful to newcomers, to have a little more local information available, local walks etc.

Aimee

3 months ago

Sea Breeze was a wonderful place to stay. 4 adults, 3 children and a baby we had the place at full capacity and it felt like we had plenty of room.
We had everything that we could have needed down to the smallest detail.
The shower rooms are a tad on the small side, a bit of a squeeze to bath the baby but not impossible.
Location for the town is perfect.
Parking on the street was fine for us. We easily found 2 spaces for big cars right outside and just across the road.
On the whole it was a really lovely stay.
Thank you so much.

Suemck

4 months ago

This was a good holiday cottage and just a better equipped kitchen (providing cheese grater, large pans, sieve, coffee maker or cafetiere), cleaner shower tiles, information folder and locks on doors would have made it excellent. Whilst it was well equipped for watching TV, drinking and heating pizzas, it was surprisingly lacking basic items for cooking family meals. I reported items that were lacking and received a reply that they might consider for future improvement.

Nevertheless, our family group of 7 enjoyed staying in this location , a 15 minute walk from Amble town and harbour. Warkworth castle nearby and also well placed for exploring Northumbria - snowdrops at Howick Hall Gardens spectacular and Cragside well with visiting.

Suemck

4 months ago

This was a good holiday cottage and just a better equipped kitchen (providing cheese grater, large pans, sieve, coffee maker or cafetiere), cleaner shower tiles, information folder and locks on doors would have made it excellent. Whilst it was well equipped for watching TV, drinking and heating pizzas, it was surprisingly lacking basic items for cooking family meals. I reported items that were lacking and received a reply that they might consider for future improvement.

Nevertheless, our family group of 7 enjoyed staying in this location , a 15 minute walk from Amble town and harbour. Warkworth castle nearby and also well placed for exploring Northumbria - snowdrops at Howick Hall Gardens spectacular and Cragside well with visiting.

Stephanie

4 months ago

Comfy beds and sofa. Good amount of space downstairs.

Carpets need a clean, bathrooms were quite small and with mould in showers. Couldn't find the hair dryer. Two of the doors wouldn't stay on the latch to keep shut.

Stephanie

4 months ago

Comfy beds and sofa. Good amount of space downstairs.

Carpets need a clean, bathrooms were quite small and with mould in showers. Couldn't find the hair dryer. Two of the doors wouldn't stay on the latch to keep shut.

Robert

6 months ago

Great location with a short walk to the harbour area and the local supermarket, a vibrant little town with some great eateries and quaint shops, bigger hubs in Alnwick and Ashington just a few miles away

Possibly having enough seats in the lounge for all who stayed with the Christmas tree in the kitchen diner, but that apart nothing really

Robert

6 months ago

Great location with a short walk to the harbour area and the local supermarket, a vibrant little town with some great eateries and quaint shops, bigger hubs in Alnwick and Ashington just a few miles away

Possibly having enough seats in the lounge for all who stayed with the Christmas tree in the kitchen diner, but that apart nothing really

Andrew

6 months ago

Really enjoyed the stay… just a short walk into town…

Caroline

6 months ago

Lovely property. Based on an estate but plenty of on street parking. Good location for exploring Northumberland coast. Dog friendly as described. Kitchen well stocked with lots of crockery. Great layout of property for socialising. Bedrooms a good size and beds comfy. Bathrooms clean but some black mould in showers. Bathroom door locks didn’t work and many doors did not latch properly (problematic in downstairs toilet with entry to kitchen!). Key safe was very tucked away which is understandable for security but clearer instructions on location would have helped. Host communication good and helpful when I needed to call them. Overall excellent property for a family holiday, would consider staying again as so much to explore nearby.

Staley

7 months ago

The location and the size of the property were ideal

Although the showers were a really good size the would benefit from a deep clean to get rid of the mould

Staley

7 months ago

The location and the size of the property were ideal

Although the showers were a really good size the would benefit from a deep clean to get rid of the mould

Craig

8 months ago

Location and size of the property were good

The two bathrooms were very small

Tweedie

9 months ago

lovely clean,comfortable &homely house with great space for all the family celebrating a special birthday..local to all amenities beach&harbour both for family&pets

Stuart

9 months ago

Spotlessly clean and well equipped, this accommodation provided a comfortable base for our short break in a beautiful area.

Edna

9 months ago

Good location, plenty of room in the house.

showers leaked. could do with some hooks on bedroom and bathroom doors to hang towels etc.

Kim

9 months ago

It’s a well equipped house in a quiet area.

The beds were absolutely appalling. Only one double bed was ok. Ruined our stay!
The microwave is a fire hazard. All reported but nothing happened on our stay not even a replacement microwave!

Stephen

10 months ago

Beautiful house, nicely decorated. Perfect for 7 people. Great location. We had a great stay!

Isabel

10 months ago

We had a lovely family holiday for 3 nights.
House had everything we needed, very cosy and clean. Quick responses and very helpful whenever we had a question, would stay again!
We visited Alnwick Gardens, Holy Island, Druridge Bay and Bambrugh Castle which we’d highly recommend!

Robert

10 months ago

Lovely house to stay in with family or friends. Four good sized rooms and loads to see and do nearby.

Amy

11 months ago

We loved our stay at Sea Breeze! Excellent spacious open plan kitchen, diner and living room! Bedrooms were smaller, but clean and tidy, ideal for our stay. We would stay again and recommend to others.

Russell

11 months ago

House very large so plenty of room for your travelling party. Spacious kitchen, living room with 2 tvs.
Beds were super comfy and good pressure in the showers. X3 bathrooms of good size and big showers. This means sink small as no space. Location at the top of the street with a 5minute walk to the harbour.
Ample parking around the front and side of the house on the street.
Nearby park around the corner by the school for kids with big fields around for dog walkers too

Sink in upstairs bathrooms small.
Nowhere to put toiletries other than top of toilet or on the floor

Carina

11 months ago

The property was as described.
Immaculate
Spotlessly clean.
Spacious.
There was plenty comfortable seating.
The bedrooms were spacious benefiting from 2 bathrooms on the first floor.
Added bonus of downstairs loo.
We are hoping to rebook next year.
I would highly recommend this property as it was a good base for visiting surrounding areas.
We were a party of 6 adults and a teenager and found the property to be spacious close to local amenities.

The only downside was the mattress of the double bed in the front bedroom.
This bed would benefit from a new mattress as the one on the bed has seen better days.It felt as though you were lying on a metal bar!

Jillian

11 months ago

perfect for a short break with family, loads to do in the area. Good range of restaurants and pubs nearby in walking distance. Ideal base for exploring the coast.
Accommodation was clean and tidy, well decorated and uncluttered, there was everything we needed for our stay

Mary

11 months ago

Excellent location. Very clean and comfortable. Everything we needed.

Barbara

11 months ago

House was fine but the “ bathrooms” are a shower, a toilet and a 6 inch wide hand basin which makes it difficult to use.
I object to being charged a £ 10 admin fee to return my damage deposit and to wait 14 days for it.
Would use a private host next time . No adjustment made on £ 125 cleaning fee

Anthony

1 year ago

Nicely decorated property with lots of space and a well equipped kitchen,Downstairs toilet was a bonus. Good access to town centre and harbour and a field close by to walk the dog.

issues regarding light in the bedroom and condition of sofa and mattress were highlighted over a year ago and nothing has been done to resolve these issue since, which is very disappointing. Had to use bin liners to block out the morning light and could not enjoy the lounge area as the sofa sagged and was not fit for purpose.

Claudia

1 year ago

This house is lovely on the inside and true to the photos, but there is a reason there is no photos from the outside, but don’t let that out you off! The house was warm, comfortable, large entertaining space in the kitchen and lounge and everything was spotlessly clean. Very quiet area too and you can easily walk 15 mins down to harbour area, shops, pubs and restaurants. Can recommend harbour inn for the most enormous Sunday roast! Tried to get into Jasper’s too but it was full! Warkworth is only a 5 min drive and beautiful.
I had read previous reviews about lack of pans so we came prepared but the host replaced these while we were there and they were very responsive to a couple of issues.
The large sofa in the lounge needs replacing as it’s very tired and uncomfortable and more seats are needed in the lounge so all 7 of us could be together, but overall a lovely stay in a very spacious home.

Steven

1 year ago

Great clean and modern house, in a central location within walking distance of everything you need.

Rebecca

1 year ago

Had a lovely few days away at Sea Breeze. Beautiful, accomadation which was extremely clean. Restaurants, shops, harbour etc are all within walking distance. Lots to do within the area with a family and dog. Will definitely be returning in the future. Only plee would be to have more cutlery and bigger pots/pans for when people are cooking for a family. Also, water in the showers was quite cool, not sure if this could be looked into?

Rebecca

1 year ago

The house is a good.size with plenty of room for the 4 adults and 2 children staying. Everything we needed was available. The outlook does let the house down but as we were hear to visit the surrounding area, this didn't matter so much.
A few sticking points for us.
The bathrooms are OK, the doors do not open very wide at all but they would benefit from a shelf as there was nowhere to even stand toothbrushes.
The sofa is extremely tired and not really fit for purpose. The cushions disappear into the corners as the frame is no longer strong enough, but other than this the space works well.
Unfortunately we had to cut out stay short due family circumstances and the communication with stay was brilliant and much appreciated.

Allison

1 year ago

Great house, plenty of room, had everything we needed and very clean! loved the town helped by great weather! Would definitely book again.

Matthew

1 year ago

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Name of property very misleading - nowhere near the sea and you might get a ‘sea breeze’ if there was a hurricane!! Did not even go inside as location dreadful and past reviews re tired furnishings put us off!
Absolutely no goodwill from host and stay and no refund whatsoever.

Emily

1 year ago

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sea Breeze, it was exactly as described and had everything we needed. It was clean, tidy and really nicely decorated. Especially loved that the rooms had dressing tables, mirrors and plug sockets, perfect for us all getting ready for a wedding! The hosts were helpful and responsive. We would stay here again if ever back in the area.

Jenny

1 year ago

Location was great and the property was roomy and comfortable. Confortable beds. Amenities in Amble good. Parking easy. Suited our purpose as a base to attend a family wedding.

There were a few irritating things that could be improved. Bathrooms small and nowhere to put anything - shelves over toilet would help, no mirror over sink to shave and one shower drain needed unclogging. Large lounge but not a single coffee or occasional table which made it difficult to use and bulb out in lamp. Advertised for 7 but only 6 chairs round table. Looks like no-one checks the cupboards - v random selection of equipment - only 1 wine glass but 6 gin glasses ??. only 2 small saucepans (making it v difficult to cook for everyone) but 4 frying pan. Lots of spoons but v few knives. Only 1 door key for 7 people.

Jillian

1 year ago

Thank you very much - the house was beautifully clean and exactly as described.

Francis

1 year ago

Had a lovely stay @ sea breeze, the accomodation was very clean & comfortably accomdated our party (4 adults & 2 kids). the accomodation is in a good location with shops (morrisons, co-op & tesco), bars & restaurants all close by (Rossini's was really nice) & within walking distance

Gillian

1 year ago

Great location and close to the centre

The bedding was a little tired and had some holes in and the mattresses weren’t of a very good standard, also the window blinds were very thin, could’ve done with blackout curtains

David

1 year ago

Sofas and some mattress's were a little tired

Saeed

1 year ago

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Joanne

2 years ago

spacious layout with plenty of facilities and a super location.

It only has a small yard which means nowhere to sit out on an evening. We had dogs and they are used to some grass. This wasn’t a huge problems when you’re close to the coast but would be nice as a choice in good weather.

Ann

2 years ago

loved the layout, clean, fresh & modern. I thought the area looked Run down on Street View, it isn’t, it’s quiet. bedding/pillows were nice.

mattresses could be upgraded. The front double bedroom had the only comfy mattress. Mattresses are important shouldn’t be overlooked. Recommend replacing rest of mattresses so they’re all same as the front bed one.

Deanne

2 years ago

Thank you. Lovely place to stay with friends for a couple of nights.

Clare

2 years ago

Well-equipped, comfortable and spotless house in walking distance of Amble town centre and harbour and 10 mins drive from Warkworth Beach and castle. Worked well for two families meeting up for a holiday weekend. Thanks for having us!

Kimberley

2 years ago

We had a brilliant time. The house was welcoming and clean. We arrived an hour early and the host allowed us in as the house was ready. If i was to think of any negatives it would be the lack of an extra toilet roll and cleaning products. I would also have appreciated some person touches with local visitor recommendations, fresh milk and some local welcome treats.

Laila

2 years ago

The House and the actual owners were incredible - the company providing the listing on behalf of the owners - not so much!

House super clean, presentable and lots of homely touches. No set parking but we didn’t struggle at any point and although the street isn’t the most aesthetic it was safe and we heard no neighbouring noice. No garden as such but a little enclosed area out back that’s absolutely fine for dogs to do their business. The whole family were so impressed by the space.

Oh and If you want logs - try the esso garage just down the road!

The company that we had to correspond with who post the listing for the owners on Airbnb were not great. Unfriendly, uncaring and lacking any type of customer service impacting the first part of our stay. This is such a shame because for this reason we probably wouldn’t book here again unless we could book direct with the actual owners.

Sharon

2 years ago

Great place, it was ideal for 5 adults 3 children a baby and a dog. Kitchen was spacious and a great place to be able to cook and chat with all the family. Everything on your doorstep to play park, shops, restaurants, marina and wark castle less than 2 miles away.

Kate

2 years ago

It was cosy on arrival. Disappointed with outdoor area and scruffy location.
I agree with others that it needs curtains and I comfy sofa.

Claire

2 years ago

Property was clean and newly decorated with a good kitchen. Amble is lovely , the street itself not very attractive but it’s a short walk to the town centre and harbour.

The beds didn’t have comfortable mattresses and the rooms have no curtains - the thin blinds let in too much light, especially with a street light next to a bedroom. Get some curtains and new mattresses so guests can sleep, this really let the stay down as we were very tired after bad sleep. The sofa was also uncomfortable and could do with replacing. The photos had obviously been taken wide angle to give the impression the rooms were much, much bigger than they really are which is a little dishonest. It met our needs though apart from the cheap, thin blinds.

Emma

2 years ago

We had a fabulous time in this pristine accommodation. A perfect base for exploring the area!

Anne

2 years ago

Nice walk to harbour. House had everything required. Had a lovely stay

As expected with houses rented out some minor stains on sofa and walls

Louise

2 years ago

Clean. Airy. Modern. Had everything we needed.

Duvets were too warm for the time of year. Sinks in the bathroom are too small so get water on the floor. Needed a coffee table or occasional tables in the lounge plus an extra chair. Only 6 chairs round the dining table but there is sleeping space for 7

Michael

2 years ago

Excellent stay, short walk into town and down to the harbour easy parking. Well equipped kitchen.

Adam

2 years ago

The rooms were very spacious and clean. The hosts were excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sea Breeze, it is very well located within Amble.

Clare

2 years ago

It was really close to the town centre, beaches and walking routes which is just what we were after. Good for eating out in the evenings we wanted to.

Lorna

2 years ago

very clean and well fitted out for large families

nothing to not like about the house

Julie

2 years ago

Space, size of the house . Clean . Location.

No washing line . No tumble dryer . Settees need changing due to wear and tear . Wardrobes and draws none especially for people staying more than just a weekend . And large family . No curtains just blinds they could do with roller blinds or curtain in the bedrooms due to early morning sun rise .

Amity

2 years ago

The Sea Breeze is comfortable and nicely decorated. My family had everything we needed.

Angela

3 years ago

Great location. We had a fun time exploring. Everything as advertised - clean, modern & comfortable. Would bring a sleep mask if early morning light bothers you. Recommended!

Jackie

3 years ago

a well adaquate house with all amenities, no garden, could do to show the back yard on the photos. convientlyplaced for visiting Alnwick and Bamburgh

Sarah

3 years ago

it fitted our stay & group of friends very well

Probably that that there was no garden space, but not essential for our trip

Stuart

3 years ago

Very clean, well laid out, overall very nice.
Room layouts worked well, showers excellent

No curtains in bedrooms, only 1 x bin bag/tea towel, and no dishwasher blocks

Jane

3 years ago

Interior space is clean and well designed. Excellent location for centre of amble and easy parking. Bedrooms only have blinds which are good for privacy but very transparent so bring a sleep mask if you don’t like waking up at the same time as sunrise.

Veronica

3 years ago

Stayed there last September and we were pleased with the accommodation so rebooked. As we were 4 ladies it suited our needs having 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Don't like the bathrooms. Washbasin too small and nowhere in shower to put products a small shower shelf would be helpful.

Natalie

3 years ago

Sea Breeze is a beautiful house, spacious and in a great quiet location 5 mins from the high street. Kitchen is lovely with everything you could possibly need. Toilet on the ground floor was a huge bonus for my disabled Mum to access. Bedrooms were bright and spacious and the beds were incredibly comfortable

Maybe some partial screening on the patio area at the rear (where the bins are) to shield from the street at the side to add a bit of privacy would be nice

Natalie

3 years ago

Sea Breeze is a beautiful house, spacious and in a great quiet location 5 mins from the high street. Kitchen is lovely with everything you could possibly need. Toilet on the ground floor was a huge bonus for my disabled Mum to access. Bedrooms were bright and spacious and the beds were incredibly comfortable

Maybe some partial screening on the patio area at the rear (where the bins are) to shield from the street at the side to add a bit of privacy would be nice

Adam

3 years ago

Great location, only an hour from Lindisfarne and 30 mins from Bamburgh. The property is large, comfortable and modern. Lovely bedrooms, comfy beds.

Need mirrors above sinks in all bathrooms
Mirrors in bedrooms needed
Full length mirror upstairs needed
Need a working hoover, this also wasn’t emptied when we arrived, pretty gross
Some basics in the kitchen such as cooking oil, dishwasher rinse aid and salt, would be a nice touch
Dirty, worn, damaged furniture in the living area was disgusting and unhoovered floors when we arrived

Chris

3 years ago

A lovely house kitted out with everything you need. Couldn’t fault it at all. Good location with everything nearby. Ideal for our needs.

Menno

3 years ago

Good accommodation and amenities easy walk to the harbour.

Gordon

3 years ago

A good location to get around Northumbria, spacious accomodation with everything you need.

Sam

3 years ago

We had a lovely stay in this gorgeous home!

Great communication from the hosts too.

Would love to stay again!

Anonymous

3 years ago

Location was good, house was very clean & well equipped.

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Tony

3 years ago

Thank you for our most enjoyable stay in your home. The house was very spacious, clean and comfortable. It was central to where we needed to be and allowed us to explore the surrounding areas with ease. Thank you. The house pictures are true to life.

Cathryn

3 years ago

This is a lovely newly refurbished house which has plenty of room, great kitchen and showers and reliable wifi. The location is handy for town and the marina and it is also a good base for travelling to beaches and the main areas of interest in Northumberland. Initially we were unsure about the residential street and the lack of garden but these concerns were not needed - the street was very quiet and we didn’t miss outdoor space as there are so many lovely outdoor places to visit! Great fish and chips at harbour fisheries too!!

Lucy

3 years ago

Very disappointed with the accommodation. It looked nicely renovated from the photos and generally it was acceptable inside and the kitchen was fine. However, the bathrooms were absolutely tiny and there was very little room to put anything, and the sinks were far too small to use. The house was in a terrace street and overlooked by other houses. It had no private outside space and nowhere safe if you take a dog. The area did not feel a safe and nice area and we certainly would not go back there. Amble itself was nice and it was nice to be able to walk into Amble, however I would find somewhere nicer to stay. Given these issues with the house it was vastly overpriced and not value for money.

David

3 years ago

Clean comfortable modern interior - just as the pictures show.
Location is an end terrace - as no front or rear garden, the property is overlooked by houses in the adjacent terraces

Clement

3 years ago

We had a great time at Seabreeze. The accommodation was spacious and clean and the kitchen had everything we needed. Our host was very responsive when it came to fixing a few niggles and answering queries. Being a few minutes walk to the high street was really handy with the coop nearby and a couple of great takeaways. Two Internet connected TVs and WiFi. What’s not to like? Will definitely come back to Amble.

Brian

3 years ago

Very clean and modern house, looks like it's been very recently upgraded.
The location is fantastic with everything in Amble within a short walk and a variety of other towns within a short drive.
We brought our small dog which was very welcome and made our stay all the more enjoyable.
Thanks to our hosts.