Miller's Retreat

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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

35 Customer Review(s)

Reviews

“Cottage was warm and welcoming.”

Central heating was efficient and much appreciated in a very wet week. WIFI worked brilliantly and a large selection of dvds to view aswell. Kitchen well equipped and appliances clean and worked properly. Fresh flowers in vases and welcome tray much appreciated after long journey. Excellent laminated instructions for all appliances, and how to work the dvd, tv and digibox. Bathroom was warm and clean, shower very efficient with unlimited hot water. Owner popped round to welcome us and the ...

Central heating was efficient and much appreciated in a very wet week. WIFI worked brilliantly and a large selection of dvds to view aswell. Kitchen well equipped and appliances clean and worked properly. Fresh flowers in vases and welcome tray much appreciated after long journey. Excellent laminated instructions for all appliances, and how to work the dvd, tv and digibox. Bathroom was warm and clean, shower very efficient with unlimited hot water. Owner popped round to welcome us and the leaflets and guidebooks left were most helpful as were the two large maps on the kitchen wall. The back garden had some comfy chairs and lovely patio pots where we could catch the evening sun on the one evening it decided to come out!

- Mrs Hennebry, June 2019
“A very well placed cottage in Lesbury, close to all places of interest.”

Comfortable, cosy and well equipped. One of the best cottages we have been to. Always expect a good standard and we were not disappointed. Thank you.

- Mrs Jackson, May 2019
“A fabulous cosy cottage with everything you would require in a lovely friendly village.”

The owner is really nice and came round to make sure we had everything we needed. The outside seating area was welcome for meals due the the fabulously warm weather. Thoroughly recommend the Coach Inn in Lesbury and the Sun Inn in Alnmouth. There is a great walk from Lesbury past the village shop and down towards the cricket ground. Another great walk is down below Alnwick Castle and along the river - we spotted a heron on both walks! Alnwick Gardens and Warkwoth Castle are a must. This is our second stay at the cottage but won't be our last!

- Ms Anderson, May 2019
“A delightful cottage in a perfect location for car-free travel: only 10 minutes' walk from Alnmouth station, and bus stops only a couple of minutes away for buses into Alnwick or up and down the coast.”

- Miss Maxwell, April 2019
“Cannot fault this lovely cottage”

- Mrs Stansfield, March 2019
“Perfect location .”

Wood burning stove would benefit this property

- Mr Whitehead, March 2019
“Peter and Catherine went out of their way to make us feel welcome and ensure we had a good time.”

Their advice on walks and places to visit was invaluable and we had a really great week. The cottage was perfect for the two of us and our dog, and the welcome pack was indeed, very welcome! We will look to return and do all the walks we didn't have the time to fit in. A beautiful part of the country.

- Mr Lee, March 2019
“Lovely cosy cottage in great location.”

Very clean and well equipped. The owner was lovely and very helpful.

- Mrs Wasling, February 2019
“A cosy, inviting, comfortable cottage.”

A home from home. Very well equipped, with lots of thoughtful extras. Lovely village and only a 20 minute walk from Alnmouth. Dog friendly pub, serving meals only a two minute walk from the cottage. Great base to visit Northumberland.

- Mrs Birnie, October 2018
“Very friendly locals.”

Lesbury has easy access to lots of lovely places.We especially loved Cragside.Lovely gardens and lots of woodland walks for the dog.Lovely clean beaches.

- Mrs Knowles, August 2018
“A lovely cottage beautifully equipped in a delghtful village.”

Excellent dog friendly pub a hundred yards away with excellent and good value food. Close to dog friendly beaches and lots of eating choices The cottage owner Catherine was charming and very helpful.

- Mr Hester, August 2018
“Owners were on hand all of the time and nothing was too much trouble”

- Mr Young, July 2018
“The accommodation is very well equipped and a lot of thought has gone into setting it up as ideal holiday accommodation.”

The owners are friendly and helpful. The local pub just up the road is ideal for spending a few hours. The village of Lesbury is ideally situated to cover the coast from Amble to Berwick.

- Mr Godfrey, June 2018
“Cottage was immaculate BUT if you're not a dog lover then the pervading smell of dog is a bit of a put-off.”

Otherwise the cottage was lovely and fitted out with everything you could possibly need. Owner was delightful & very helpful.

- Mr Butcher, June 2018
“Recommend this part of Northumberland.”

.so near Alnwick and Alnmouth within minutes..but also a quiet spot to relax..Also easy journeys to other parts of Northumberland..The cottage is lovely place to stay and the owner is very helpful with any queries to like to ask...also they live not far away...Would come back to this part on our next holiday..the fourth time'!

- Mr Hemmaway, June 2018
“Warm welcome, comfortable cosy cottage, ideal situation, we'll be back”

- Mrs Bourne, April 2018
“This is such a wonderful cottage, comfortable, clean, well equipped and with friendly helpful owners.”

This was our second stay and we are hoping to return. The village of Lesbury is ideally situated for walks from your doorstep or to visit the beautiful Northumberland coast. The owners have put together a wealth of local information including walks, places to eat, dog friendly places to eat and much more. Thankyou for the thoughtful welcome pack. What more could you want.

- Mrs Stansfield, April 2018
“We had a fantastic stay at the Miller's Retreat.”

Catherine was very welcoming and we thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to Northumberland.

- Mr Spencer, March 2018
“Craster to low newton on sea walk is lovely as is the Ship Inn at low newton on sea (great little place nice ambience, good staff nice lunch and evening meals.”

..must book in the evening)...parking is only possible at the top of a hill so consider mobility issues Walk on Bamburg beach was wonderful... Alnmouth is lovely...it has a great deli, scotts of alnmouth, 15-16 Northumberland St, Alnmouth, has a friendly owner and staff, great coffee, tasteful surroundings, modern clean look, brick and wood, lovely wood burner, we had a wonderful breakfast there, great ingredients, attention to detail, fresh flowers on the tables etc

- Dr Ashton, March 2018
“Beautiful cottage with everything you need peacefull location.”

- Mrs Chapman, December 2017
“We had 7 days at Millers Retreat in Lesbury.”

The cottage was warm, and well equipped. We had a lovely welcome from the owners and appreciated their Christmas card and welcome pack, thank you. Great location, near to Alnmouth , and Lesbury is a lovely village with walks just straight from the door. One word- excellent.

- Mrs Luckhurst, December 2017
“A really lovely cottage in a pretty village , the cottage has everything you need and was spotlessly clean , the owners had left us some wine and biscuits and our dog some treats as well.”

Would not hesitate to book this cottage again.

- Mrs Turner, November 2017
“Wonderful”

The best cottage we have ever stayed in. So homely and well equipped. The weather we had wasn't the best but avin the cottage to come back to each day and relax with all home comforts was brilliant. Every detail was in place, great instructions of how to work everything and owners couldn't be more helpful. Txted us to let us know as soon as it was ready for us and rescued us when we foolishly locked ourselves out. Would recommend to anyone. Food at the local pub great and Alnmouth village and beach fantastic

- fletcherviv, September 2017
“Lovely little cottage.”

The owner was very helpful and popped over to welcome us & check we'd had a nice time at the end of the holiday.

- Mrs Osborne, August 2017
“Birthday weekend exploring the Northumbria coast”

Just returned from a long weekend in this lovely cottage on the doorstep of the Northumbria coast. The owners were very welcoming and we really enjoyed the welcome gift and card! The cottage itself is well presented with all the amenities you need. The only negatives are the main bedroom is on the smaller side but this wasn't too much of a problem and it is quite a narrow entrance to the parking at the back. Apart from this however I cannot fault the cottage. The local area is amazing having explored the towns and castles along the coastal path - highly recommended.

- John H, January 2017
“Wonderful stay”

It was our first time in a holiday cottage and the first time to use Sykes. I was a little apprehensive as I had seen a couple of bad reviews for Sykes. We had no problems.Booking was easy and they gave us all the info we needed. The place we stayed Millars Retreat was fantastic. It was clean and beautifully decorated. It had all the things we needed to make our stay wonderful. The owners were great. They left a lovely pack for us,and included the children and something for our dogs as well. I couldn't have asked for anything better. When the bathroom light blew they came round straight away and fixed it. I cannot praise the owner enough.

- sazzlejam, January 2015
“lovely weekend break”

this is a beautiful little cottage,lovely part of the world,nice friendly pub in the village,would go back again.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, August 2014
“wonderful area to visit”

We stayed at Millers Retreat for a week,the cottage had everything that you could need and more.The village is neat ,and nice and quiet,and within easy reach of the magnificent beach at Alnmouth..The town of Alnwich is a 2.5 mile drive for the supermarkets and places of interest like Seahouses,Bamburgh,Craster and Holy island are not far away.We liked it so much that we have already booked the cottage for 2015.

- TERENCE1947, August 2014
“A Cosy Home From Home”

We have just returned from a very enjoyable week at this lovely cottage on the Northumberland Heritage Coast. On arrival we were greeted with a bottle of wine and goodies to nibble, which was very welcome after a seven hour journey from Sussex! The owner popped round on the first evening to introduce herself and was very warm, welcoming and helpful. The cottage is clean, cosy, comfortable and very well equipped with everything you could need, and was a real home to come back to after a busy day out and about. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this cottage.

- Karen503755, March 2014
“So relaxing and homely, all the comforts of home.”

I would recommend this property because it has everything you need for a relaxing week. Whilst most of the places we wanted to visit were closed for maintenance it didn't matter because it made us slow down and do things like visiting the bookshop in Alnwick and spending time looking at books which normally we don't make time for. Also lots of walks along lovely beaches and good food both in cafes and pubs. All in all a great break. Just what we needed after Christmas

- fionuala, January 2014
“Best equipped cottage we've ever stayed in and also the most wel”

The owners were very kind .. from the initial welcome pack (with goodies for humans and dog!) to ready availability to make sure we had everything we needed. The cottage was like a home from home, very comfortable and beautifully equipped. The village of Lesbury is picturesque, and ideally placed for visiting many surrounding attractions, including the nearby lovely beach at almouth. Best liked - the general comfort of the cottage and location. Least liked.. the weather! (but can't blame Sykes Cottages for that!)

- Moira and Joan McErlean, December 2013
“lovely cottage”

we had a great time in lesbury the cottage was first class and the owner called to welcome us soon after we arrived,she was very helpful informative on the area and things to do

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, October 2013
“A fantastic cottage in a beautiful area.”

The cottage was lovely, beautifully clean and decorated. very comfortable and in a lovely village with a very good pub for meals. It was our first time in Northumberland and we were both delighted with everything we saw. Great castles and scenery and Lindisfarne! As ever Sykes came up trumps, with good service and a brilliant cottage. The owner came to visit us and was a charming lady.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, August 2013
“Lovely cottage in ideal location for exploring”

Cottage had all the facilities you need, comfy and well decorated - liked the local map on the wall for planning days out. In ideal location to visit the coast and see the sights. Exceptionally clean and well maintained property.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, May 2013
“Well worth a visit”

Excellent accommodation and very welcoming - even the dog received a welcome treat. Cottage warm and well equipped and everything that we asked for. Excellent hosts and visited after we arrived and just before we left. Lesbury is a fine base for touring and must be superb in the summer. Lots of walking nearby - the Northumberland Coastal Path in particular and the Northumberland beaches have to be experienced to be believed. Alnwick nearby is an interesting historic place and both Newcastle and Edinburgh are in easy reach. We shall revisit soon and recommend the cottage and its owner highly

- Ferroequinologist, February 2013
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The property

Alnmouth 1.5 miles.

This charming, semi-detached cottage is located in a central position in the picturesque village of Lesbury, 1.5 miles from Alnmouth.

This cottage near Alnmouth is tastefully furnished throughout, including a fully-fitted kitchen.

The gas fire in the sitting room gives instant heat, making it a delightfully warm and welcoming room in which to batten down the hatches and relax on the sumptuous sofas after a hard day's sightseeing.

If you prefer to head out for an evening meal, this cottage near Alnmouth is only a two minute walk from a traditional pub serving first-class food and ale.

This Alnmouth cottage is also in a perfect location for enjoying many walks from the doorstep and exploring the endless delights of the Heritage Coast, Warkworth Castle, Amble Marina, Alnwick Castle and gardens, Dunstanburgh Castle, Craster (famous for its kippers), Beadnell village and Bamburgh Castle, which are all less than a thirty minute drive away.

A little further are Hadrian's Wall, Holy Island and Cragside house and gardens at Rothbury.

Alternatively, with Alnmouth station only half a mile from this cottage why not jump on the train?

Newcastle is only 25 minutes away and you can be in Edinburgh in just over an hour.

This Alnmouth cottage is in a great position to explore this lovely county all through the year.

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single with additional pull-out stacker bed
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Fitted kitchen
Sitting room with dining area and coal-effect gas fire.
Gas central heating with gas fire in sitting room
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, spin dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair on request
Off road parking for two cars
South-facing front garden with lawn, gravelled area and furniture
Rear patio area with furniture
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 2 mins walk.

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About the location

ALNMOUTH

Alnwick 4 miles.

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.

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Reviews

“Cottage was warm and welcoming.”

“A very well placed cottage in Lesbury, close to all places of interest.”

“A fabulous cosy cottage with everything you would require in a lovely friendly village.”

“A delightful cottage in a perfect location for car-free travel: only 10 minutes' walk from Alnmouth station, and bus stops only a couple of minutes away for buses into Alnwick or up and down the coast.”

“Cannot fault this lovely cottage”

“Perfect location .”

“Peter and Catherine went out of their way to make us feel welcome and ensure we had a good time.”

“Lovely cosy cottage in great location.”

“A cosy, inviting, comfortable cottage.”

“Very friendly locals.”

“A lovely cottage beautifully equipped in a delghtful village.”

“Owners were on hand all of the time and nothing was too much trouble”

“The accommodation is very well equipped and a lot of thought has gone into setting it up as ideal holiday accommodation.”

“Cottage was immaculate BUT if you're not a dog lover then the pervading smell of dog is a bit of a put-off.”

“Recommend this part of Northumberland.”

“Warm welcome, comfortable cosy cottage, ideal situation, we'll be back”

“This is such a wonderful cottage, comfortable, clean, well equipped and with friendly helpful owners.”

“We had a fantastic stay at the Miller's Retreat.”

“Craster to low newton on sea walk is lovely as is the Ship Inn at low newton on sea (great little place nice ambience, good staff nice lunch and evening meals.”

“Beautiful cottage with everything you need peacefull location.”

“We had 7 days at Millers Retreat in Lesbury.”

“A really lovely cottage in a pretty village , the cottage has everything you need and was spotlessly clean , the owners had left us some wine and biscuits and our dog some treats as well.”

“Wonderful”

“Lovely little cottage.”

“Birthday weekend exploring the Northumbria coast”

“Wonderful stay”

“lovely weekend break”

“wonderful area to visit”

“A Cosy Home From Home”

“So relaxing and homely, all the comforts of home.”

“Best equipped cottage we've ever stayed in and also the most wel”

“lovely cottage”

“A fantastic cottage in a beautiful area.”

“Lovely cottage in ideal location for exploring”

“Well worth a visit”