Lilian's Retreat

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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

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

Reviews

“A great host!”

Mr Winterberg, August 2019
“Amble and surrounding areas are brilliant holiday destinations for families.”

Lots and lots to do without breaking the bank! Lilian's retreat is in a lovely and quiet estate within walking distance of Amble harbour and Druridge bay is less tha... more
Lots and lots to do without breaking the bank! Lilian's retreat is in a lovely and quiet estate within walking distance of Amble harbour and Druridge bay is less than 10 minutes drive. You can also get the bus hourly if you don't want to drive. The house is nice with a large garden and Lilian has provided everything for a home away from home.

Ms Agbabiaka, April 2019
“What a lovely house.”

Very clean. Very cosy. Had a great time thanks.

Miss Nicholson, April 2019
“Lilian's Retreat was as expected from the info you provided.”

The house is located in a very pleasant estate of modern well kept houses with a lovely, large garden which was easy to relax in. It is an easy 15 minute walk into the... more
The house is located in a very pleasant estate of modern well kept houses with a lovely, large garden which was easy to relax in. It is an easy 15 minute walk into the centre of Amble for shops and places to eat. It is a good base for visiting places of interest and the Northumberland countryside. The house owner, Lilian, lives nearby and made us very welcome and made contact a couple of times to make sure that everything was OK. She also came to wave us off on departure.

Mr Theyers, July 2018
“Lillian's Retreat was very clean, comfortable and in a lovely quiet location, ideal for visiting the wonderful attractions of Northumberland.”

We loved it and would recommend it to our friends.

Mrs Arrowsmith, July 2018
“The property was very nice indeed.”

The town of Amble is clean and spruce , and the people are welcoming. The coastal area of Northumberland, and the countryside around , have no equal in England, and i... more
The town of Amble is clean and spruce , and the people are welcoming. The coastal area of Northumberland, and the countryside around , have no equal in England, and it doesn't get too hot.

Mr Forsyth, June 2018
“Really good location,walking on doorstep.”

Nice walk to Warkworth, also to and along coast path. Excellent bus service X18 200 yards away,so great for returning from one way walks or visiting other towns. Really... more
Nice walk to Warkworth, also to and along coast path. Excellent bus service X18 200 yards away,so great for returning from one way walks or visiting other towns. Really nice quiet residential area, lovely large garden. Warm welcome from Lilian.

Mr Pockson, March 2018
“Lovely, comfortable and very well equipped property in quiet location”

Lilian was waiting to greet us when we arrived and made us very welcome. The property is in a quiet area on the edge of town, is very well equipped, warm and comfortab... more
Lilian was waiting to greet us when we arrived and made us very welcome. The property is in a quiet area on the edge of town, is very well equipped, warm and comfortable and has a lovely, spacious garden and a little conservatory for warmer days. There is a wealth of information about the area in the sitting room. Amble is well placed for using as a base to explore Northumberland and we enjoyed visits to Seahouses, Bamburgh, Alnmouth, Alnwick, Berwick upon Tweed, Hexham, Housesteads, Durham and Sunderland (to visit family and friends), also Amble itself. There is a good variety of shops in Amble on Queen Street and on the harbour. For eating out we would recommend The Wellwood and also the fish and chips from down by the harbour are superb. What did we like best? My husband's answer would be The Olde Ship at Seahouses, a beautiful old building, which served lovely food and sold McEwan's Scotch Ale - a Mackem, he has been deprived of it for a long time as it is not available in Lincolnshire and surrounding counties. Seriously though, the beautiful coast and lovely castles. Least favourite, my answer would be lack of both wifi and signal on my mobile in a great many areas. Thankfully the friends who travelled with us were with a different supplier so we were not completely without a working phone in case of emergencies. I would recommend Lilian's retreat wholeheartedly for a couple, friends or a small family and we hope to return in the not too distant future.

onlyjonely, November 2016
“Another lovely welcome to a great holiday stay”

Lovely clean house, near to all amenities. A visit to Alnwick Castle is a must. The best free attraction we found was the Chain Honey Bridge Farm where you were able to... more
Lovely clean house, near to all amenities. A visit to Alnwick Castle is a must. The best free attraction we found was the Chain Honey Bridge Farm where you were able to walk to Scotland from. The Wellwood in Amble was good for Sunday Carvery but the evening meals were not as good or such good value as 2015. Great beaches for our grand-daughter who wants to come back again in 2017

nsgskg, September 2016
“Lovely quiet area and well kept house and garden”

Owner there to welcome us and let us in early. Gave a quick resume of various things we needed to know and left us in peace. The house and garden were very clean and ti... more
Owner there to welcome us and let us in early. Gave a quick resume of various things we needed to know and left us in peace. The house and garden were very clean and tidy. It was very well equiped, but did need larger pans when cooking for 5! The estate was very quiet and people were friendly. It was at the top of the town but only 10 mins walk down a shortcut through the estate. Amble is a lovely village with lots of very good independent shops and a Sunday market (somewhat depleted in winter). There have been new developments since we were last there and they have improved the village around the harbour area. There are good road links to larger towns and seaside villages and much to see. A good area for the coastal path route and very clean beaches.

disappointed321, November 2015
“Cosy comfortable house, with lovely garden”

This was our second visit to Lillian's and it did not disappoint. Landlady Lillian makes you so welcome you never want to leave ! The house has everything you need a... more
This was our second visit to Lillian's and it did not disappoint. Landlady Lillian makes you so welcome you never want to leave ! The house has everything you need and is in such a quiet area yet a 10 minute walk takes you into town. Nice restaurants and take-aways to enjoy in Amble make the stay even better.

annglen1, September 2014
“Really comfortable. Very friendly owner.”

We really enjoyed our stay here. Comfortable lounge, good size kitchen with a nice sun room leading off. Found the beds really comfortable. The owner, Lilian, is really... more
We really enjoyed our stay here. Comfortable lounge, good size kitchen with a nice sun room leading off. Found the beds really comfortable. The owner, Lilian, is really friendly and to hand if you need her. Property is in a nice residential area and has a really good size garden. Would like to return one day.

A FlipKey verified reviewer, December 2013
“Great place to stay”

We found the property practical, comfortable, quiet and clean. It is easy to get to and not far from shops and other facilities. The owners met us and were very friendl... more
We found the property practical, comfortable, quiet and clean. It is easy to get to and not far from shops and other facilities. The owners met us and were very friendly and helpful.

A FlipKey verified reviewer, August 2013
“Peaceful location”

Lilian was very helpful and friendly.The house was clean and well equipped.The garden was a real bonus and somewhere nice to sit after being out exploring the region

A FlipKey verified reviewer, September 2012
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The property

A delightful, semi-detached cottage located on a residential estate, conveniently situated within walking distance of the bustling fishing port of Amble, just 10 miles from Alnwick.

This Amble cottage offers light and airy accommodation and has been well decorated and comfortably furnished.

This Amble holiday cottage is ideally suited for friends or families, with a lovely sitting room and well-equipped kitchen, ideal for spending time together.

Outside, the enclosed garden at this Amble cottage is the perfect place to dine alfresco and relax after an exciting day.

The harbour and shops of Amble are all close by, 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 and is well worth a visit.

A lovely Amble cottage, which is an ideal base to explore this part of Northumberland.

Summary

Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x single
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Ground floor basin and WC
Fitted kitchen with dining area
Sitting room.
Gas central heating
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, TV, DVD, radio/CD, WiFi, selection of books
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate on request
Off road parking for 2 cars
Enclosed rear garden and patio with furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 10 mins walk.

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About the location

AMBLE

Warkworth 1 mile; Alnmouth 4 miles.

The bustling little 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. There is a fish centre on the side of the harbour that is now primarily a shell fish hatchery to re-stock levels of lobster and other shell fish, this sells local fish and is open to the public. 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.

Region Information

Northumberland Cottages

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Lilian's Retreat

Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland (Ref. 8886)

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Reviews

“A great host!”

“Amble and surrounding areas are brilliant holiday destinations for families.”

“What a lovely house.”

“Lilian's Retreat was as expected from the info you provided.”

“Lillian's Retreat was very clean, comfortable and in a lovely quiet location, ideal for visiting the wonderful attractions of Northumberland.”

“The property was very nice indeed.”

“Really good location,walking on doorstep.”

“Lovely, comfortable and very well equipped property in quiet location”

“Another lovely welcome to a great holiday stay”

“Lovely quiet area and well kept house and garden”

“Cosy comfortable house, with lovely garden”

“Really comfortable. Very friendly owner.”

“Great place to stay”

“Peaceful location”