Driftwood Apartment | Amble | High Hauxley | Northumbria

4.8★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
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)

Elaine
August 2024

“Great location and the parking space was a bonus even if, initially, reversing in & out was a test of my driving skills.”

The apartment is everything it promised, very well equipped & quiet. Almost instant hot water, a good shower, everything needed in the kitchen - even a knife sharpener & a hand blender - blackout blinds/curtains in the bedroom, good quality bedding & plenty of towels/tea-towels. It feels mean to mention a couple of very minor quibbles: 1. as other reviewers have noted, the double bed dips slightly in the middle. 2. the lightbulb in the oven isn't working and the bulb cover is filthy with ...

The apartment is everything it promised, very well equipped & quiet. Almost instant hot water, a good shower, everything needed in the kitchen - even a knife sharpener & a hand blender - blackout blinds/curtains in the bedroom, good quality bedding & plenty of towels/tea-towels. It feels mean to mention a couple of very minor quibbles: 1. as other reviewers have noted, the double bed dips slightly in the middle. 2. the lightbulb in the oven isn't working and the bulb cover is filthy with grease. This puzzled me as the oven itself is clean. My husband offered to clean the lamp cover but couldn't remove it from its fitting. Highly recommended. We would certainly return.

- Elaine, August 2024
Jennifer August 2024

“We had a lovely week in this comfortable and welcoming apartment.”

The apartment is fully equipped with everything you may need and is only a short walk away from the centre of Amble which has a great range of cafes, restaurants and shops. The only downside was the off road parking, which was quite tight for two family sized cars to pass each other.

- Jennifer, August 2024
Linda August 2024

“Lovely cottage clean and tidy will stay again everything you need is in the cottage.”

Amble is lovely and its easy to get to all other areas we had a great week away

- Linda, August 2024
Teresa July 2024

“Lovely apartment to stay in.”

Very well stocked with all cooking utensils and crockery.

- Teresa, July 2024
Lynne June 2024

“Apartment has everything you need, very handy for shops, cafe etc.”

And a good base for visiting other surrounding places . Loved every minute.

- Lynne, June 2024
Julia April 2024

“A lovely apartment in the centre of Amble.”

Despite mixed weather plenty to do in the area. The apartment was beautifully clean. A bigger car does make parking a little difficult but we could get in and out without disturbing the lower apartment as it is shared car space. There is a small area to sit out if the weather is good. Television was fine. Amble is a lovely town with lots of places for coffee, drinks or food. I would recommend this apartment.

- Julia, April 2024
Paul October 2023

“Great apartment tucked away from the high street nice and quiet with parking shared with the downstairs apartment .”

big comfortable bed with adequate storage nice bath and shower cubicle loads of hot water . lovely kitchen/diner living room very comfortable and finished to a high standard free netflix a bonus . only 2/3 minutes walk to the harbour , 50yards across the road is a tesco express and the high street with loads if independent shops and bars . really liked the coquet tea rooms and the fire house for food . lovely stay would recommend a stay here

- Paul, October 2023
Michael September 2023

“The unit is nicely furnished altho you might say it is on a back street it is very quiet and peaceful and not too far from harbour.”

Main street and places to eat. Great to have off street parking. Location great for visiting places around. Only marked down as the fan to the fire very noisy, the cold tap in the bathroom leaks, as for accuracy of information the washer is just that and not a dryer as well

- Michael, September 2023
Susan September 2023

“Great property in fantastic location.”

ideal for visiting costal and other attractions in the area.very comfy and had everything you could possibly need. would definitely book again if we were in the same location in the future.

- Susan, September 2023
Julie July 2023

“Lovely spacious apartment which felt like home every day when we returned from our trips out.”

Good facilities in the apartment, excellent position in the town and easy access to go anywhere in the area. We had a lovely time and would highly recommend the apartment to our family & friends.

- Julie, July 2023
Graham June 2023

“Comfortable and clean accomodation.”

Ideal for walking to the sea front and to nearby attractions such as Warkworth Castle which we loved. Amble is a lovely little seaside town, tasty ice cream and stunning sunsets. Lovely Italian restaurant nearby. Would love to return one day.

- Graham, June 2023
Jill June 2023

“A well appointed and very clean apartment.”

2 minutes from shops and 5 minutes from the harbour. Have stayed here 3 times now and I’m sure that we shall be going again.

- Jill, June 2023
David May 2023

“A lovely property, Amble is a delightful town.”

The off street parking is a great bonus.

- David, May 2023
Pamela May 2023

“A very spacious ,clean flat ,every thing you need ,comfy settees ,easy walk to ...”

A very spacious ,clean flat ,every thing you need ,comfy settees ,easy walk to town with lots of eating places ,easy access to lots of attractions ,and walks ,tv Ariel a bit temperamental on itv channel 4 &5 but with a bit of twiddling works ok ,a very enjoyable stay in driftwood cottage ,,

- Pamela, May 2023
Brenda April 2023

“Everything seems to have been thought of for the comfort and convenience of the holidaymaker.”

As a solo traveller, I especially appreciated the excellent TV and Wi-Fi. The harbour is only a 3 minute walk away. Having off-road parking is great, though there would have been no problem finding nearby unrestricted street parking (maybe not in high season). Although the apartment is of modest size, it is bright and nicely presented and not overlooked. Amble is a good tourist centre with its own attractions around the busy harbour, not highly commercialised and tucked into a beautiful stretch of the coast. It is well worth taking advantage of the Sunday market at the harbour to stock up on food for the week.

- Brenda, April 2023
Emma April 2023

“What a beautiful apartment in Amble.”

Very comfortable and equipped, the property is in a great position for accessing the town, Harbour Village and the beach. Off road parking was a bonus too. We had a wonderful time and will be back!

- Emma, April 2023
Angus October 2022

“The bathroom fan was noisy.”

The living room fire fan was noisy. The outside lights weren’t coming on automatically. The storage heating could do with an upgrade to make it more heat and energy efficient.

- Angus, October 2022

Many thanks for your comments As we are unable to access the property for a stay ourselves we cannot find out these problems unless customers advise us just as you have. I can certainly confirm to you that I will address these issues during our own weeks that we have booked over the next couple of months when property maintenance takes place. Kind regards Property Owner
Carol September 2022

“It was a lovely apartment and a lovely place with everything you need”

- Carol, September 2022
Ross August 2022

“A well appointed, tastefully decorated, very clean apartment situated in the centre of a hidden gem of a seaside town, i.”

E. Amble. What's not to like! We will be back.

- Ross, August 2022
Paul July 2022

“A grand flat CHAMPION”

- Paul, July 2022
Colin July 2022

“We enjoyed our stay.”

The flat is comfortable and well equipped. The location is excellent, only a short stroll from the harbour. There are plenty of coffee shops and restaurants in easy walking distance.It was also nice to have a private outside seating area at the back of the building. The previous occupants must have put a lot of dishes and glasses away which weren't clean. This of course is not the fault of the owner, who was pleasant and helpful during a phone call before our holiday. Our only issue really was the parking. It's good to have off road parking but two family cars did not fit easily into the space which was really quite tight. We parked on the road a couple of times but there is no guarantee of a space there. Overall we were happy our stay and would recommend the flat for a holiday in Amble.

- Colin, July 2022
Louisa May 2022

“Nice clean well equipped flat in good location to explore the locality.”

- Louisa, May 2022
Sharron May 2022

“Driftwood is a lovely apartment very clean and all you need bed was comfortable.”

Close to Ambel Harbour a good walk and coffee in the mornings the tea and gift shop on the High Street. Would recommend a drive along the coast to Seahouses. Thank you Driftwood for a well needed rest. Sharron

- Sharron, May 2022
Tracey April 2022

“Generally a nice apartment in a good location.”

Amble is a nice little place with some lovely places to eat. The apartment was generally clean and tidy and nicely presented.

- Tracey, April 2022
Rebecca March 2022

“Perfectly situated for all Ambles amenities, with the added bonus of an off road parking space.”

Once up the steep staircase the apartment is light and bright, with everything you need to feel at home. A very comfortable bed helps you nod off happily. Very cosy at night, with the glow from the electric fire, and the storage heaters once mastered give out enough heat to keep you warm. The kitchen is well equipped with plenty of space to prepare a meal and chat. I'm a fuss pot when it comes to cleanliness and find with most cottages we stay I have to spend sometime cleaningon arrival, but it was not at all necessary here, it was exceptionally clean. We loved our stay and will most definitely book again. Heartily recommend.

- Rebecca, March 2022
Hilary October 2021

“The flat we stayed in was pretty much 'central Amble;, easy for shops and eating places.”

Very clean, warm and comfortable with everything we needed. A good place to be used as a base for sightseeing.

- Hilary, October 2021
Helen July 2021

“The owner kept in touch regards an issue from the previous occupants before us, he arranged for the issue to be sorted while we were there.”

Highly recommend staying here.

- Helen, July 2021
Petra July 2021

“The apartment was perfect.”

The living space was wonderful - the kitchen was well stocked with china, microwave and equipment for proper cooking, and the sofas were comfortable. The washing machine was brilliant and there was a dryer to hang wet clothes up. The wifi was reliable (essential with teens!), the TV set up was great and it really was like home from home. Everything was there to have a really relaxing stay. The beds were comfy and (as it was warm) we had the windows open at night - but were not disturbed by any noises. Lovely quiet and peaceful sleeping! There was also off road parking which made a big difference. The owner was very approachable, kind and helpful, especially when we accidentally left a coat at the property. Wouldn't hesitate to stay there again and would recommend this accommodation.

- Petra, July 2021
Brian June 2021

“Fridge not working efficiently and think it had failed by the end of the week.”

Apart from that a very enjoyable week.

- Brian, June 2021
Lynne April 2021

“Fabulous apartment in a great locality and parking was an added bonus.”

Would highly recommend this place for a stay in Amble

- Lynne, April 2021
David October 2020

“Very nice apartment, well located for shops and sea front.”

Plus has off road parking. Quite location. Amble ideal as a touring base.

- David, October 2020
Ann September 2020

“Ideal location for visiting local area and places of interest.”

- Ann, September 2020
Elaine September 2020

“Felt right at home, warm & comfortable.”

- Elaine, September 2020
Barbara September 2020

“Amble was a great base to explore so many things in Northumberland.”

Lovely town with amenities. Flat was very comfortable with everything we needed. Nicely decorated with a homely feel. Thanik you so much. Would highly recommend using Sykes.

- Barbara, September 2020
Edmund February 2020

“Lovely apartment in a great location for exploring the local area and the local shops and restaurants.”

The apartment would benefit from having a welcome booklet explaining how the heating etc worked.

- Edmund, February 2020
Sarah October 2019

“A very pleasant, light and comfortable flat two minutes walk away from the High Street and five minutes from the harbour.”

A good base for our holiday, and easy to revisit favourite places like Cragside. We will certainly try to rebook next time we visit Amble.

- Sarah, October 2019
Julie September 2019

“Good location friendly town people made you welcome.”

The apartment was just as it said it would be.

- Julie, September 2019
Amanda July 2019

“Easy communication with the owner who was very pleasant on the phone.”

Parking was available, if a little tight on space for the two apartments. The location of the apartment was great, easy walk to the harbour area and the Main Street of amble. The apartment itself was comfortable and well presented. Plates and cutlery were all there but a bit of a mixed lot. Nice towels provided. The apartment was clean and nice and quiet. My only complaint was that the double bed was very uncomfortable and would benefit from a decent mattress. I had to sleep in one of the twin beds which were better. A welcome pack would have been useful too, explaining things. Overall a good apartment.

- Amanda, July 2019
Joanne July 2019

“Driftwood Apartment was very clean, comfortable and well equipped, a lovely home from home.”

It was in a great location for visiting the beautiful Northumberland Coast.

- Joanne, July 2019
Jill July 2019

“A great place to use as a base for exploring the beautiful Northumbiian Coast.”

The apartment is simple, warm and welcoming and equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay.

- Jill, July 2019
Konrad June 2019

“Good location,near to shops and harbour.”

Outlook a bit lacking.

- Konrad, June 2019
Alexander May 2019

“Although it says it has parking spaces for two cars - it was extremely tight.”

We had an Astra and the couple in the flat below a smaller car - if two larger cars turned up - think it might be practically impossible without agreement to constantly be moving them for access and egress Location, amenities and overall comfort very good

- Alexander, May 2019
Kerry March 2019

“The flat was beautifully set out, clean and had everything we needed.”

The owners were really helpful and accommodating. The flat is in the centre of Amble near to shops and restaurant's less then 5 min walk. The harbour area is lovely with a small beach and shops less then 10 min walk. We would definitely stay here again.

- Kerry, March 2019
Glen September 2018

“Good location for amenities in Amble.”

Out look not very pleasing on the eye. But we were hardly in to look at it.

- Glen, September 2018
Lloyd August 2018

“Lovely flat, easy to find in a friendly village.”

- Lloyd, August 2018
N August 2018

“Really comfortable and stylish apartment, perfectly situated to enjoy Amble.”

High standard of cleanliness and facilities with a real homely feel.

- N, August 2018
Timothy July 2018

“A cosy, warm and comfortable apartment, with the unusual advantages of two toilets and being so close to town, off road parking.”

We enjoyed our week exploring Northumberland despite the weather, the majority of the UK has not had rain for weeks, but we had heavy rain on the Monday and drizzle on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday! Amble had a good selection of local shops,eateries and takeaways and an excellent Sunday market.

- Timothy, July 2018
Carol July 2018

“The situation of the apartment was an excellent base to explore the beautiful Northumberland coastline.”

Amble itself is a very attractive harbour town. Weather was good which always helps! A very enjoyable holiday and would recommend to anyone.

- Carol, July 2018
Mark May 2018

“Driftwood Apartment is a very comfortable and well situated apartment in the centre of Amble with it's own offroad parking.”

Handily located near to the harbour, it is a great base from which to explore the beautiful Northumbrian countryside and the local wildlife; a puffin cruise to Coquet Island is a must and don't forget your camera or binoculars. We can highly recommend this hidden gem.

- Mark, May 2018
John March 2018

“Clean, well equipped flat.”

Helpful owner.

- John, March 2018
Laurence November 2017

“Accurate description and excellent value for money.”

We had a lovely time and will book through Sykes again.

- Laurence, November 2017
John November 2017

“It's just a clean tidy warm comfortable apartment in a great location next to shops and great restaurant's.”

And close to the harbour

- John, November 2017
Susan March 2017

“Excellent, enjoyed immensely”

- Susan, March 2017
John November 2016

“The appartment was so clean , tidy , warm and well equipped.”

It was in a great location just off the village high street and close to the harbour and all the village amenities . It also came with all those little touches that make it more comfortable - the pictures , ornaments etc

- John, November 2016
Peter September 2016

“Good location.”

Well equipped apartment.

- Peter, September 2016
Peter July 2016

“Driftwood Apartment is a nice property that is a stones throw from the harbour.”

It is very comfortable and has everything you could need.

- Peter, July 2016
Gail April 2016

“A fabulous cottage which was very clean and homely.”

In a super location which was very quiet. I would definitely stay again.

- Gail, April 2016
William November 2015

“In a great location, the description on the website doesn't do it justice, and it was a lovely flat with all the facilities needed for a relaxing time.”

- William, November 2015
Helen November 2015

“A tastefully decorated apartment that is close to all amenities.”

We had everything we could have needed all provided. We had a very enjoyable break.

- Helen, November 2015
Julie August 2015

“We found Driftwood Apartment to be a great, comfortable base for exploring the Northumberland county.”

- Julie, August 2015
William July 2015

“Lovely apartment, well situated and I would highly recommend this property to anyone.”

It has everything you need like home from home.

- William, July 2015
Mary June 2014

“A very comfortable cottage ,the area is beautiful and the people very nice.”

- Mary, June 2014

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Summary

All first floor
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC
Ground floor WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire
Utility.
Electric central heating with electric fire and storage heaters
Underfloor heating in bathroom and utility
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and games
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair on request
Enclosed gravelled area with furniture
Off road parking for 1 car
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shops and pubs 3 mins walk.

The property

A cosy first floor apartment, conveniently situated in the centre of the vibrant fishing port of Amble, just 10 miles from Alnwick.

This Amble cottage apartment offers bright and spacious accommodation and is well decorated and comfortably furnished, making it ideal for families or friends to come and make the most of this wonderful seaside resort.

Note: This apartment can be booked with Ref.968202 This Amble apartment is perfect for families, with one double and one twin bedroom, a lovely sitting room and well-equipped kitchen.

Outside, the enclosed garden at this Amble apartment is perfect to relax in.

The bustling harbour and shops of Amble are all within walking distance, 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.

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

Driftwood Apartments

A pair of fresh, well-furnished apartments based in the stunning seaside town of Amble in Northumberland. With the comfortable living and a fantastic central location, these apartments are ideal for friends to come together and enjoy a fun-packed holiday by the sea. The Driftwood Apartments come one above the other, and have stylish features to make your holiday as relaxing as possible. There is comfortable seating, open plan living areas, WIFI, TV's with Freeview, well-appointed kitchens and a handy selection of books and games to keep you busy if the weather isn't good. If you're not out exploring what Amble has to offer, make the most of the delightful courtyard with furniture, a great spot to sit and relax with your friends. Amble is a great place for a holiday and is suitable for anybody, it has shops, pubs, restaurants and plenty of entertainment and activities to choose from including a marina and an amusement arcade. Further inland is the stunning town of Alnwick with ts beautiful buildings and castle, a great place to visit. A pair of wonderful cottages in an excellent location.

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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.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Great location and the parking space was a bonus even if, initially, reversing in & out was a test of my driving skills.”

“We had a lovely week in this comfortable and welcoming apartment.”

“Lovely cottage clean and tidy will stay again everything you need is in the cottage.”

“Lovely apartment to stay in.”

“Apartment has everything you need, very handy for shops, cafe etc.”

“A lovely apartment in the centre of Amble.”

“Great apartment tucked away from the high street nice and quiet with parking shared with the downstairs apartment .”

“The unit is nicely furnished altho you might say it is on a back street it is very quiet and peaceful and not too far from harbour.”

“Great property in fantastic location.”

“Lovely spacious apartment which felt like home every day when we returned from our trips out.”

“Comfortable and clean accomodation.”

“A well appointed and very clean apartment.”

“A lovely property, Amble is a delightful town.”

“A very spacious ,clean flat ,every thing you need ,comfy settees ,easy walk to ...”

“Everything seems to have been thought of for the comfort and convenience of the holidaymaker.”

“What a beautiful apartment in Amble.”

“The bathroom fan was noisy.”

“It was a lovely apartment and a lovely place with everything you need”

“A well appointed, tastefully decorated, very clean apartment situated in the centre of a hidden gem of a seaside town, i.”

“A grand flat CHAMPION”

“We enjoyed our stay.”

“Nice clean well equipped flat in good location to explore the locality.”

“Driftwood is a lovely apartment very clean and all you need bed was comfortable.”

“Generally a nice apartment in a good location.”

“Perfectly situated for all Ambles amenities, with the added bonus of an off road parking space.”

“The flat we stayed in was pretty much 'central Amble;, easy for shops and eating places.”

“The owner kept in touch regards an issue from the previous occupants before us, he arranged for the issue to be sorted while we were there.”

“The apartment was perfect.”

“Fridge not working efficiently and think it had failed by the end of the week.”

“Fabulous apartment in a great locality and parking was an added bonus.”

“Very nice apartment, well located for shops and sea front.”

“Ideal location for visiting local area and places of interest.”

“Felt right at home, warm & comfortable.”

“Amble was a great base to explore so many things in Northumberland.”

“Lovely apartment in a great location for exploring the local area and the local shops and restaurants.”

“A very pleasant, light and comfortable flat two minutes walk away from the High Street and five minutes from the harbour.”

“Good location friendly town people made you welcome.”

“Easy communication with the owner who was very pleasant on the phone.”

“Driftwood Apartment was very clean, comfortable and well equipped, a lovely home from home.”

“A great place to use as a base for exploring the beautiful Northumbiian Coast.”

“Good location,near to shops and harbour.”

“Although it says it has parking spaces for two cars - it was extremely tight.”

“The flat was beautifully set out, clean and had everything we needed.”

“Good location for amenities in Amble.”

“Lovely flat, easy to find in a friendly village.”

“Really comfortable and stylish apartment, perfectly situated to enjoy Amble.”

“A cosy, warm and comfortable apartment, with the unusual advantages of two toilets and being so close to town, off road parking.”

“The situation of the apartment was an excellent base to explore the beautiful Northumberland coastline.”

“Driftwood Apartment is a very comfortable and well situated apartment in the centre of Amble with it's own offroad parking.”

“Clean, well equipped flat.”

“Accurate description and excellent value for money.”

“It's just a clean tidy warm comfortable apartment in a great location next to shops and great restaurant's.”

“Excellent, enjoyed immensely”

“The appartment was so clean , tidy , warm and well equipped.”

“Good location.”

“Driftwood Apartment is a nice property that is a stones throw from the harbour.”

“A fabulous cottage which was very clean and homely.”

“In a great location, the description on the website doesn't do it justice, and it was a lovely flat with all the facilities needed for a relaxing time.”

“A tastefully decorated apartment that is close to all amenities.”

“We found Driftwood Apartment to be a great, comfortable base for exploring the Northumberland county.”