Ambler's Rest Cottage | Amble | Northumbria | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.7★

5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

62 Customer Review(s)

Alison
August 2024

“Amblers Rest was a delightful property.”

An excellent welcome pack made it possible to have an instant cup of tea on arrival! The cottage is well situated for easy access to both harbour and the surrounding beaches. The kitchen was well stocked with enough crockery and utensils to woo any cook! ( Must admit,not used by me,I-come on holiday to eat out!) A great little retreat,enjoy! We liked the quieter atmosphere of Amble, the ‘Eateries’ were varied and plentiful to suit all tastes and pockets.

An excellent welcome pack made it possible to have an instant cup of tea on arrival! The cottage is well situated for easy access to both harbour and the surrounding beaches. The kitchen was well stocked with enough crockery and utensils to woo any cook! ( Must admit,not used by me,I-come on holiday to eat out!) A great little retreat,enjoy! We liked the quieter atmosphere of Amble, the ‘Eateries’ were varied and plentiful to suit all tastes and pockets.

- Alison, August 2024
Carol July 2024

“Amblers Rest was up to a good standard regarding all facilities.”

We did, however find all the laminated instructions a bit overwelming and, partly due to the weather, the cottage is very dark downstairs. Amble is great but the weather was pretty grim so we will return and hope for better weather.

- Carol, July 2024
Annette June 2024

“Mirrors in bedrooms would be helpful,plus some soft towels.”

- Annette, June 2024
Dick May 2024

“Enjoyable short break at Amblers rest cottage.”

Very clean & tidy with comfy lounge furniture & 2 great shower rooms Ex "welcome pack" & a friendly & caring owner Hope to return in the future

- Dick, May 2024
Lora May 2024

“We had a great time at Amblers rest Very close to harbour and all facilities ...”

We had a great time at Amblers rest Very close to harbour and all facilities Parking outside Cottage has everything you could need for a break away

- Lora, May 2024
Rachel May 2024

“Fabulous spot with everything you need.”

Generous welcome package. My only issue was the smoke alarm in the middle of the kitchen. This went off whatever you did. We couldn't grill, fry or use the toaster as it set the alarm off - this was with the extractor on and windows/door open. Other than that, we loved the cottage. Thank you!

- Rachel, May 2024
Caroline March 2024

“Unfortunately my husband cut his leg while on holiday which resulted with some marks on the bedding.”

It clearly states in the many laminated notes throughout the property that guests are not to wash any bed linen or towels. When we got home we were then charged £71 for the bedding. I was not happy with that at all. When it rains there is a drainage problem coming from the roof at the back door and it’s morel like a waterfall than a drip which you can hear throughout the house.

- Caroline, March 2024

Thank you for your feedback, We are sorry to hear that your husband cut his leg, there is a small first aid kit in the property. There was found to be blood and muddy pawprints on the bedding. There is a notice in the property asking guests to not wash bed linen and to contact me if they need anything. Can you advise on what was not clean? The leaking in the gutter will be fixed, thank you for letting us know. Property Owner
John December 2023

“Lovely cottage ideal position for all amenities Very thoughtful of the ...”

Lovely cottage ideal position for all amenities Very thoughtful of the owners to leave a great welcome tray very spacious thank you

- John, December 2023

So pleased you enjoyed your Christmas stay. Property Owner
Caron November 2023

“Very clean and comfortable cottage.”

Great location in a beautiful area. Owners left goodies for us including basics of milk, tea, coffee, bread and butter. Everything you need has been considered. Would highly recommend and would stay again, thankyou.

- Caron, November 2023

So pleased you enjoyed Amblers Rest and staying in Amble in November. Thank you. Property Owner
Dorcas September 2023

“Lovely place to stay.”

...great location. Owners really lovely and helpful if you need to contact them for anything. We will be going back.

- Dorcas, September 2023
Janet September 2023

“Fantastic cottage home from home had a brilliant time and slept very well in comfy beds lovely shower and had everything you needed in the kitchen.”

Plenty of places to see and amble it’s self is a beautiful place and our 2 dogs enjoyed they walks every day and loved the beach.

- Janet, September 2023
Steen August 2023

“Lovely place.”

Great location, so close to the harbour & town. House was perfect for us. So clean, tidy & homely & the owners were incredibly helpful. Look forward to visiting there again.

- Steen, August 2023
Carol April 2023

“Great 2 weeks at Amblers Rest.”

The cottage is well placed for harbour, shops, restaurants and pubs. Beds were comfortable, kitchen well equipped. It was bitterly cold weather while we were there but the cottage was a warm and cosy place to return to every evening. Owners provided a wealth of information for guests and couldn't be more helpful.We will definitely be staying there again

- Carol, April 2023

Thank you. We would love to see you again. Property Owner
John October 2022

“One of the cleanest and well organised holiday lets we have ever had.”

An excellent welcome pack, lots of good information, great facilities.

- John, October 2022
Jonathan October 2022

“Great location in a lovely town we had all the amenities needed, very well ...”

Great location in a lovely town we had all the amenities needed, very well equipped, very comfortable and would recommend to stay and hopefully will return

- Jonathan, October 2022
Alan September 2022

“Situated close to the town centre and the harbour, Amblers Rest is located in a peaceful street in Amble.”

The accommodation is comfortable, well equipped and ideally situated to explore the Northumbria coast and countryside. Plenty of information is provided about local events and the best pubs and restaurants in the area. The parking is on street but there was never a difficulty in find a space close to the accommodation. Would recommend this property in a heart beat.

- Alan, September 2022
Vicky August 2022

“The location was perfect for us, the cottage was comfortable.”

- Vicky, August 2022
Jennifer June 2022

“We enjoyed our week at Ambler's Rest and really liked the village/town of Amble.”

The cottage itself was fine and comfortable with the only gripe being the too warm duvets. We sweltered at night and would have preferred summer weight ones.

- Jennifer, June 2022
Karin May 2022

“Lovely house and very well appointed.”

Ideally situated near the harbour. Our only issue was the double bed mattress which we found very uncomfortable which was a shame but otherwise no complaints at all. Enjoyed Amble, it’s changed a lot from my last visit.

- Karin, May 2022
Judith April 2022

“Bathroom off the dining room was spotlessly clean but had an unpleasant damp smell.”

Everything else was lovely & the welcome tray was a nice touch.

- Judith, April 2022

I think the smell is the new toilet cleaner so I will ask cleaners to go back to the old one. I’m so pleased everything else was very good. Property Owner
Sarah April 2022

“Amblers Rest was a wonderful cottage and incredibly well equipped with everything you could need, and the lovely welcome tray was so thoughtful - thank you.”

The location was just perfect and just a few minutes from the sea and beach, and really close to the harbour too ! We had a really great few days and time went too quickly !

- Sarah, April 2022
Gaynor March 2022

“Excellent property one of the best we have stayed in.”

- Gaynor, March 2022
Amanda March 2022

“I'd like to thank the owners of Amblers Rest, which was a perfect base for a weeks hoilday.”

Positioned only a few mins from the dog friendly beaches (until May) meant getting up for a quick potter before heading out to explore this gorgeous part of Northumberland was so easy. The cottage is freshly decorated, homely, cosy and warm providing all the home comforts one needs. As soon as we entered Amblers Rest we knew we would be comfortable for the week. The double bed was exceptionally comfortable so we were able to sleep deeply after a days exploring. When we had a slight plumbing problem the owners of the property arrived instantly and sorted everything; they even left us a second basket of goodies, as an apology! The first basket we'd found on arrival to Amblers Rest was the biggest 'welcome pack' we've ever had, even our dog was spoilt/treated! All instructions for equipment were easy to follow, except we couldnt find the car park for recycling as advised on the bin. We did however find another area to use instead, so this could do with up-dating. The provision of so many maps/walks was really useful. We managed to fill each day with discovering a different area. What a beautiful area it is too. You will not be disappointed. Amble and neighbouring villages/towns have an abundance of tasty eateries so youll be spoilt for choice. We would certainly return to Amblers rest at the drop of a hat. Many THANKS for a perfect Holiday Home. Amanda and Nic

- Amanda, March 2022
Julie February 2022

“A lovely holiday home just two minutes walk to the sea!”

Everything was clean, homely and I've never had such a well equipped kitchen! The welcome tray was a great touch and much appreciated, even our four legged friend was catered for with dog bowls and treats. There wasn't a DVD player but upon request it appeared the next morning and it was nice to meet our hosts! Would highly recommend!

- Julie, February 2022
Cheralyn February 2022

“Informed the owner on the first day that the upstairs shower was broken.”

They not unduly concerned as said we had the downstairs shower. The downstairs shower was inadequate. Very small . Very claustrophobic. No shelf to put shower gel and shampoo...have to hold in hand whilst showering. I have had better shower set ups on camp sites. Bad start to every day because of the shower. To make matters worse the owner text us on our DEPARTURE morning to say they could not get parts for the upstairs shower.NOT IMPRESSED what good is that info to our holiday. Very unsatisfactory. Would not recommend or use the property again.

- Cheralyn, February 2022

I would like to apologise once again that the shower was broken for your stay. The first contact we had from you was at 6.55pm on Saturday evening. We attended the property that night and advised we will have to order a new shower. You advised that you were happy to use the shower downstairs which at 900mm is slightly larger than a standard shower, The new shower arrived and was fitted on Friday 25th – Thank you for your feedback. Property Owner
J February 2022

“Excellent position for exploring Amble and the surrounding area.”

- J, February 2022
Susan February 2022

“A lovely home with great seaside themed touches very close to little shore beach, beach huts, the pier, play park, harbour, cafes, restaurants and bars.”

A great base to explore the Northumberland coast and country from. Exceptionally clean and very well equipped. The owner Glenys was attentive by text making sure we were happy with everything which we certainly were.

- Susan, February 2022
J D October 2021

“Very much enjoyed our stay and we met the owners who were both great people.”

- J D, October 2021
Elizabeth October 2021

“Only personal qualm was that the mattress in the main bedroom was very hard and uncomfortable to sleep on.”

- Elizabeth, October 2021
Carol September 2021

“This was our second visit to Amblers Rest this year and it didn’t disappoint.”

The cottage is very well organised and has everything you could possibly need. It’s position is excellent . The Northumberland coast is beautuful and we were able to extend some of our favourite walks this September because of the wonderful weather. What’s not to love!!!

- Carol, September 2021
Carolyn September 2021

“The location was great - 5 minutes from the beach and town.”

The cottage had everything we needed and was very comfortable.

- Carolyn, September 2021
Barbara August 2021

“Some of the equipment in the cottage needs to be updated or replaced.”

- Barbara, August 2021

Thank you for your review. I am pleased the cottage met your expectations, however I am sorry you didn't get in touch during your stay so we could have sorted any problems that you found. We have inspected and tested all equipment as we were unsure what you were referring to. Please let us know what you feel needs to be done so it can be attended to. We update regularly and always replace broken items as soon as we are aware of them. We would appreciate it if you can let us know privately what the problem items were. Property Owner
Norman July 2021

“A wonderful cottage in a quaint sea side town The cottage was very clean,well layed out,comfortable and in a good central location.”

The boys loved it. We will be returning again.

- Norman, July 2021
Sandra June 2021

“Beautiful cottage ,fully equipped with everything we needed( even providing details of ‘‘doggy day care’ which we used on several occasions).”

Wonderful welcome pack, would highly recommend and plan to rebook soon.

- Sandra, June 2021
Carol June 2021

“Perfect location.”

So close to the beach and harbour. Wonderful welcome pack - thank you.

- Carol, June 2021
John May 2021

“Ambler's Rest was a very comfortable, clean and well equipped cottage and had everything we needed and more.”

It was in a very quiet location yet was only a five minute walk to the shops and harbour village of Amble, and if you have children, the little shore and beach huts are only round the corner. Would highly recommend this cottage and would have no hesitation in booking it again.

- John, May 2021
Karen May 2021

“Lovely cottage, everything needed for week away.”

- Karen, May 2021
Jacqueline April 2021

“Very comfortable, warm and well equipped cottage.”

Very impressive welcome pack and fresh flowers. When there was a problem with the lights downstairs the owners responded very quickly and it was sorted within the hour. Can highly recommend this cottage located on a quiet street and a stones throw from the beach and paths through the sand dunes.

- Jacqueline, April 2021
Elaine October 2020

“Great cottage and well situated for beach,restaurants.”

- Elaine, October 2020
Claire September 2020

“Home from home.”

There was a lovely welcome pack of milk and sweet treats awaiting us. We have just returned from a very enjoyable week at Ambler’s Rest. Everything needed was there, there was nothing extra we could have wanted at all. The house was lovely & clean & it was great to have two shower rooms. Very quiet area, warm and cosy and lovely comfortable bed and bedding. No problem at all with on street parking right outside the front door. The sea front is at the end of the road and it’s only a short walk into the Main Street. Plenty of great places to eat out in Amble. We will be back I’m sure.

- Claire, September 2020
Kathy September 2020

“My husband and I along with two friends stayed for 4 nights at the Amblers Rest.”

On arrival we found a welcome tray in the kitchen with biscuits,cake,tea,coffee,crisps and milk & butter in the fridge. Very welcoming after our journey. The house was very clean & well equipped. Having 2 bathrooms was very good and the bedrooms were very comfortable. I can recommend this property for a family stay. It is not far from the harbour,beach and shops and a great base for exploring.

- Kathy, September 2020
Mandy August 2020

“Had a fantastic stay.”

Property was clean and comfortable, with everything we needed. Fabulous location, lots to see and do. Would book again.

- Mandy, August 2020
Alison August 2020

“We had a wonderful time in Amble.”

The cottage was wonderful, everything we needed. There was secure storage for our bikes, plenty of room for all of us and our dog and a very short walk to the beach, Marina and local shops. We will definitely be back.

- Alison, August 2020
Geraldine July 2020

“The house was well-equipped and the location was great, close to the beach, restaurants & shops.”

the only down side was it is a little dark inside & you need the lights on most of the time.

- Geraldine, July 2020

Thank you for your comments.The windows do have shutters for guest privacy, but these can be opened to let in more light. I'm glad you had a good time at the property and enjoyed the area. Property Owner
Anna February 2020

“Well located, well furnished, nothing to grumble about.”

Thank you for a relaxing few days.

- Anna, February 2020
Andrew August 2019

“Need to update TV to a more modern one”

- Andrew, August 2019
Julie July 2019

“A lovely, cosy cottage in a beautiful setting!”

The owners have done everything possible to make the cottage feel homely and welcoming. Close to amenities, places of interest and of course, Northumberland's spectacular coastline and beaches. People are very friendly and very dog-friendly too, which made for a wonderful holiday by the sea.

- Julie, July 2019
Maggie July 2019

“The cottage was spotless and very comfortable.”

It has everything you need for a self catering holiday & is in a great location, literally a 5 minute walk to the sea.

- Maggie, July 2019
Alexandra May 2019

“A well equipped and clean cottage.”

A quiet location yet close to all amenities.

- Alexandra, May 2019
Ursula April 2019

“Enjoyed welcome pack.”

Good location for walking dog on beach. Little Co - op just around the corner.

- Ursula, April 2019
Roberta April 2019

“Everything was good Cottage was clean and comfortable and very friendly people would go again”

- Roberta, April 2019
Beverley March 2019

“No problems at all owner friendly and accommodating would come back”

- Beverley, March 2019
Keith October 2018

“Amblers rest was a delight, very clean and well equipped.”

Minutes from the beach and ten minutes from the town centre. We loved Amble with its shops and the development in the harbour made it an outstanding place to visit, the Harbour Inn was a very friendly pub. We will certainly go back one day.

- Keith, October 2018
William September 2018

“To use a familiar expression.”

"you get what it says on the packet"

- William, September 2018
Patricia August 2018

“The cottage was excellent, we can think of nothing that we needed that wasn’t provided.”

The beach was at the end of the street as advertised and lots of places to visit within easy travel distance. The owner was friendly and the welcome pack a lovely thought.

- Patricia, August 2018
Parvati June 2018

“We had a very pleasant weekend staying in Amblers Rest .”

We would like to thank Mrs Dawson , the owner , for the thoughtful, complimentary ,milk, cake and biscuits in the kitchen , after a long journey to Amble from Peterborough ! Amble is a clean and charming town and the proximity of the sea coast to the cottage is an added bonus .We enjoyed the walk along the coast on Saturday morning . There are lots of nice restaurants, too , within walking distance , so the cottage is conveniently located .

- Parvati, June 2018
Lesley June 2018

“We had a very enjoyable stay at Amblers Rest Cottage.”

Everything we needed was within walking distance and the cottage was comfortable and very well equipped.Would definetley reccomend..

- Lesley, June 2018
Alex June 2018

“Milk, bread, and cake was very welcome on arrival.”

Location close to the seafront is great.

- Alex, June 2018
Ian May 2018

“Beautiful place, friendly locals.”

The cottage was cosy and clean no problems, the cake, milk and bread was a nice welcome surprise Thankyou

- Ian, May 2018
Heather March 2018

“We had a lovely holiday at the Ambler's Rest.”

IT is a very cosy ,clean and well equipped cottage.The location is great with a Co-op just round the corner and the beach and park at the end of the road.Turn right from here and you have open grass for the dog or turn left for the path to the market place and high street.Would love to return and would recommend it to anyone

- Heather, March 2018
Mary March 2018

“Really smart and well decorated cottage in a lovely location, with great walks and attractions.”

- Mary, March 2018
Sally July 2017

“Description was accurate.”

Friendly owners, clean and tidy.

- Sally, July 2017

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x single
First floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining room
Sitting room with electric fire, flame-effect only.
Gas central heating with electric fire
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair on request
Roadside parking on a first come, first served basis
Small enclosed rear yard with furniture
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop, pub and beach 5 mins walk
Please note: There is no EV charging at this property
There are local charging points less than 5 minutes away from the property.

The property

Just a short walk from the beach, this charming terraced house is the perfect base for guests to enjoy the busy fishing port of Amble.

Set over two floors, this spacious property is ideal for families or a group of five friends wishing to visit this popular seaside town.

On the ground floor is a modern kitchen, fully equipped with everything you will need to rustle up a delicious meal during your stay before relaxing around the TV together.

Upstairs the property sleeps five guests comfortably in three light filled bedrooms.

The property also has contemporary bathrooms on each floor both with a walk-in shower.

There is plenty of parking along the street, plus the house is dog friendly and has a small yard to the rear.

Whilst there is no extensive garden space to exercise pets, the beach is at the end of the street.

Situated in the centre of the Amble you will find a wide range of local shops, cafes, bars and restaurants to enjoy.

There are plenty of attractions and activities for all ages including surfing, walking and boat tours.

Amble also has many historical landmarks, such as Warkworth Castle to explore and learn more about the heritage of this beautiful town.

This is a lovely townhouse, ideal for families or a group of five adults wishing to explore and enjoy all that the idyllic seaside town of Amble has to offer.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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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.

Please note: There is no EV charging at this property. There are local charging points less than 5 minutes away from the property.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Amblers Rest was a delightful property.”

“Amblers Rest was up to a good standard regarding all facilities.”

“Mirrors in bedrooms would be helpful,plus some soft towels.”

“Enjoyable short break at Amblers rest cottage.”

“We had a great time at Amblers rest Very close to harbour and all facilities ...”

“Fabulous spot with everything you need.”

“Unfortunately my husband cut his leg while on holiday which resulted with some marks on the bedding.”

“Lovely cottage ideal position for all amenities Very thoughtful of the ...”

“Very clean and comfortable cottage.”

“Lovely place to stay.”

“Fantastic cottage home from home had a brilliant time and slept very well in comfy beds lovely shower and had everything you needed in the kitchen.”

“Lovely place.”

“Great 2 weeks at Amblers Rest.”

“One of the cleanest and well organised holiday lets we have ever had.”

“Great location in a lovely town we had all the amenities needed, very well ...”

“Situated close to the town centre and the harbour, Amblers Rest is located in a peaceful street in Amble.”

“The location was perfect for us, the cottage was comfortable.”

“We enjoyed our week at Ambler's Rest and really liked the village/town of Amble.”

“Lovely house and very well appointed.”

“Bathroom off the dining room was spotlessly clean but had an unpleasant damp smell.”

“Amblers Rest was a wonderful cottage and incredibly well equipped with everything you could need, and the lovely welcome tray was so thoughtful - thank you.”

“Excellent property one of the best we have stayed in.”

“I'd like to thank the owners of Amblers Rest, which was a perfect base for a weeks hoilday.”

“A lovely holiday home just two minutes walk to the sea!”

“Informed the owner on the first day that the upstairs shower was broken.”

“Excellent position for exploring Amble and the surrounding area.”

“A lovely home with great seaside themed touches very close to little shore beach, beach huts, the pier, play park, harbour, cafes, restaurants and bars.”

“Very much enjoyed our stay and we met the owners who were both great people.”

“Only personal qualm was that the mattress in the main bedroom was very hard and uncomfortable to sleep on.”

“This was our second visit to Amblers Rest this year and it didn’t disappoint.”

“The location was great - 5 minutes from the beach and town.”

“Some of the equipment in the cottage needs to be updated or replaced.”

“A wonderful cottage in a quaint sea side town The cottage was very clean,well layed out,comfortable and in a good central location.”

“Beautiful cottage ,fully equipped with everything we needed( even providing details of ‘‘doggy day care’ which we used on several occasions).”

“Perfect location.”

“Ambler's Rest was a very comfortable, clean and well equipped cottage and had everything we needed and more.”

“Lovely cottage, everything needed for week away.”

“Very comfortable, warm and well equipped cottage.”

“Great cottage and well situated for beach,restaurants.”

“Home from home.”

“My husband and I along with two friends stayed for 4 nights at the Amblers Rest.”

“Had a fantastic stay.”

“We had a wonderful time in Amble.”

“The house was well-equipped and the location was great, close to the beach, restaurants & shops.”

“Well located, well furnished, nothing to grumble about.”

“Need to update TV to a more modern one”

“A lovely, cosy cottage in a beautiful setting!”

“The cottage was spotless and very comfortable.”

“A well equipped and clean cottage.”

“Enjoyed welcome pack.”

“Everything was good Cottage was clean and comfortable and very friendly people would go again”

“No problems at all owner friendly and accommodating would come back”

“Amblers rest was a delight, very clean and well equipped.”

“To use a familiar expression.”

“The cottage was excellent, we can think of nothing that we needed that wasn’t provided.”

“We had a very pleasant weekend staying in Amblers Rest .”

“We had a very enjoyable stay at Amblers Rest Cottage.”

“Milk, bread, and cake was very welcome on arrival.”

“Beautiful place, friendly locals.”

“We had a lovely holiday at the Ambler's Rest.”

“Really smart and well decorated cottage in a lovely location, with great walks and attractions.”

“Description was accurate.”

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About the location

AMBLE