Amble Cottages

Amble Cottages - Quality self catering cottages in Amble ‘the friendliest port’. Parrot Cottage and Acarsaid are 19th century stone built properties lying in a peaceful area 200 metres from a sheltered beach and within strolling distance of the harbour, marina and restored pier.
Both Cottages have south facing courtyards with sitting areas. They make a comfortable and relaxing base for exploring Northumberland in any season of the year.
Miles of seaside walks straight from the front door! Short breaks available out of season.

Parrot Cottage
VisitBritain Self Catering Quality in Tourism
Four Star Rating (sleeps 5)
Parrot cottage is one of the original traditionally built stone properties of Amble. Accommodation is over two floors with good access. Parrot Cottage comprises entrance hall kitchen, dining room and lounge on the ground floor. Upstairs there is a double bedroom, a twin bedroom, a single bedroom and a bathroom with shower over bath.
Double glazing and thick stone walls make for a snug stay, whatever the weather.
The property is no-smoking. Well-behaved pets are welcome.
Outside is an enclosed, south-facing courtyard with seating and large picnic table. This is a real sun trap. There is full gas central heating with coal-effect gas fire in the lounge. All fuel, power, bed linen and towels are included.
Lounge has colour LCD TV with video, DVD and free-view. There is a DAB radio and CD player. There is a range of local books and information.
The kitchen is well equipped and has a gas cooker, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer, microwave and full range of utensils.
Cot and high-chair are available on request.
Secure cycle storage in outbuilding.

Acarsaid ‘By the Harbour’
VisitBritain Self Catering Quality in Tourism
Three Star Rating (sleeps 4)
Two doors up from Parrot Cottage, Acarsaid sleeps up to 4, so combined with Parrot Cottage we can accommodate up to 9 guests.
Accommodation is at ground floor with good access. Acarsaid comprises dining lounge, kitchen, bathroom with toilet and two bedrooms (one double, one twin). The property is no-smoking. As with Parrot Cottage double glazing and thick stone walls make for a snug stay, whatever the weather.

Outside is a sheltered, south-facing courtyard, a real sun trap. Well-behaved pets are welcome. There is full gas central heating with coal-effect gas fire in the lounge. All fuel, power and bed linen are included.
Lounge has TV with video, DVD and free-view. There is also a radio and CD player. There is a range of local books and information.
The kitchen is well equipped and has a cooker, fridge, microwave and full range of utensils.
Cot and high-chair are available.

On street parking outside cottages.

Amble lies on the beautiful Northumberland coast, at the mouth of the river Coquet, on the edge of the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is close to award winning beaches, perfect for walking at any time of the year.
Amble has a good selection of shops for everyday needs; there is a wide variety of pubs and restaurants nearby and the best of fish and chips!
There are opportunities for river, reservoir and sea fishing nearby. The area is a walker’s paradise from the Cheviot Hills to the peacefulness of the Coquet Valley and Estuary.
All of these within 12 miles of the cottages
Alnwick Gardens
Puffin Cruise around Coquet Island
Warkworth Castle
Miles of sand on Warkworth beach
Alnwick Castle
Fishing trips from Amble harbour
Freshwater fishing on rivers, resevoirs and lakes
Golf on links and country courses
Craster and famous kippers
Coquet Valley and Estuary
Nearby bird-watching reserves
Miles of unspoilt beaches
Cycling on local cycle routes
Stroll around Amble's restored piers
Excellent local pubs and restaurants
Cragside gardens
Amble Sunday market
Sheltered forestry walks
Barter Books, second largest second hand bookshop in the country
Amble's Little Shore
Druridge Bay Country Park
Also within easy driving distance
Hadrian's Wall
Holy Island
Bamburgh Castle
Vibrant Newcastle
Farne Islands
Metro Centre
Dunstranburgh Castle
Lindisfarne Priory
Cheviot Hills
Northumbria National Park
Scottish Borders
Beamish Open Air Museum
Or just relax........................

From our guest books:-
Parrot Cottage
'We were given a lovely welcome when we arrived here at our cottage in Northumberland. The property has housed everything we have needed for a comfortable holiday and more. We really appreciate your kindness in ensuring safe storage for our bikes, and for the OS maps which have been invaluable during our stay.'
'5th visit to this area, but 1st to Parrot Cottage, superb, spotless, everything one could need.'
'Parrot Cottage is a home from home - you have thought of everything we could possibly need - a fabulous place to stay'
'We had a fantastic week, weather brilliant. This cottage is the best we have stayed in, very homely, see you all next year!!!'
'Another lovely week at Parrot Cottage. Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable. The best equipped cottage we have ever stayed in.'
'This was the perfect first holiday for 5 month old Leo. The cottage has everything you could need and made a very peaceful, warm and comfortable home from home. We settled in within minutes!'
‘I have travelled many places in the world and I can honestly say that I have never had better accommodation and facilities anywhere. A warm welcome was very much appreciated and I will definitely come back again. Thank you most sincerely.’

Acarsaid
'It is our first visit and won't be our last. Acarsaid was perfect for us to stay in. We have had a lovely holiday. Thank you and see you next year.'
‘Dad, I and Toby have had a wonderful time here in Amble in your very tasteful cottage. Hope to come again soon. Thank you very much.’
‘Had a wonderful time, very friendly people and beautiful cottage. Hope to come again very soon. Thank you.’