The Old Smithy in Amble, Northumberland is a charming family holiday home that sleeps six guests in three bedrooms. Located in a secluded private courtyard behind Queens Street, this holiday home is ideal for families and offers a separate lounge and dining room. Queen Street, a Great British High Street Awards winner, is home to independent shops and cafes, while the modern marina, Amble Harbour retail pods, and award-winning eateries like The Old Boat House and Spurelli’s ice cream parlour are just a short stroll away.
The accommodation at The Old Smithy includes an entrance hall, kitchen, dining room, and lounge on the ground floor, while the first floor features three bedrooms and a family shower room. Other facilities include private parking for one car, a private gated courtyard with outdoor furniture, gas central heating, and membership to the Amble Leisure Club. The property is pet-friendly, allowing for two well-behaved dogs to join guests during their stay.
Northumberland is a region known for its fishing villages, market towns, sandy beaches, castles, and historic sites like Hadrian’s Wall. Amble, a bustling seaport at the mouth of the River Coquet, offers a marina, sandy beaches, coastal walks, and opportunities for birdwatching at nearby sanctuaries. The town is also known for its fishing industry, with large fishing boats landing a variety of fish, prawns, crabs, and lobsters along the harbor wall. Nearby attractions include Coquet Island, Alnmouth, Craster, Warkworth Castle, Alnwick Castle and Gardens, and the National Trust properties of Wallington Hall and Cragside.
Located in Morpeth, The Old Smithy offers easy access to Warkworth Golf Course, Alnmouth Village Golf Club, Northumberland Coast, and Queen Elizabeth II Country Park for outdoor activities. Visitors can also explore nearby attractions like Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden and Eshott Heugh Animal Park, making it an ideal base for a family holiday in the North of England.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!