Nettie's View

3.8★

5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
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

24 Customer Review(s)

Keith
May 2024

“Needs some comfortable outside furniture those provided were uncomfortable and ...”

Needs some comfortable outside furniture those provided were uncomfortable and not enough for the number of occupants possible

Needs some comfortable outside furniture those provided were uncomfortable and not enough for the number of occupants possible

- Keith, May 2024
Leanne April 2024

“Very comfortable & relaxing stay.”

Was very impressed with the little extras provided, welcome packs & loos rolls etc. It was very convenient for shops, harbour, restaurants etc & great for walks straight from the door

- Leanne, April 2024
Tessa March 2024

“A superb cottage in a great location.”

This cottage is was much bigger than we expected and was very well equipped. It was great to be so close to the regenerated harbour area and small beach. Easy access to other areas in Northumberland.

- Tessa, March 2024
Joan March 2024

“Fantastic accommodation perfect location highly recommend”

- Joan, March 2024
Jacqueline February 2024

“We loved everything about our stay it is wonderful ✨️ Unfortunately we had ...”

We loved everything about our stay it is wonderful ✨️ Unfortunately we had to leave on the Wednesday because of a close family bereavement but we will be back thank you

- Jacqueline, February 2024

Thank you so much for your feedback. I’m so sorry to hear about your bereavement and sorry that you had to leave early. I am pleased you liked Nettie’s View and it would be lovely to have you return to the property. Property Owner
Joe December 2023

“Nettie's View could do with a really deep clean.”

Place is full of cobwebs. On arrival at 9:30pm after travelling 6 hours, there was no toilet roll in the property. One single roll left to use would've been nice. We went out to the local Morrisons which was luckily open. After doing a complete shop for Christmas, we got back again to discover the fridge absolutely stank, like food had been left in there for a while to go rotten. Now, this was at this point 11:30pm. Luckily we bought some cleaning spray in Morrisons so we could give the fridge a good clean before unloading our costly Christmas shop with fresh turkey, lamb and beef. Even after cleaning the fridge, the revolting smell remained all week. The property lacked a lot of basics, a few bin bags / washing up liquid / cloths would've been good. Also was only ONE tea towel for drying up dishes. The furnishings and fittings especially upstairs were very basic. The property doesn't feel homely at all, very unwelcoming. It could really do with a redecorate in some rooms. This was supposed to be a nice break for a memorable Christmas with our two kids and also - we brang my 72 year old mum who had recently diagnosed with dementia. Felt very deflated. We all found the beds uncomfortable too.

- Joe, December 2023

Thank you for your feedback, I am really sorry to read your review, as this isn’t what I would want anyone to experience when they are on holiday. We have had some issues with the cleaner and have since changed the housekeeping support and in this time we have seen a marked improvement. Also following on from your feedback we have changed the bed in the main bedroom and we do understand from recent guests that this is comfortable. The report about the fridge is confusing as family had stayed there prior to your visit and there was no indication of a bad smell, in addition this was checked after your stay and we could find no sign of this, however we will continue to monitor this. Property Owner
Jonathan November 2023

“Amble is a fantastic place & so friendly.”

We booked this property last minute, mainly due to its location, the fact we could take our dogs & it was a decent price. Overall everything was good. The on street parking was fine, the property was larger than we thought it would be, it was nice and warm & the facilities were very good. But there were a couple of minuses too. The back yard could do with a decent power wash & a bit of love, and the foot pedal on the kitchen bin didn't work, so we had to lift the bin lid manually - only minor points but quite unhygienic. If you aren't intending to use the yard, & aren't too concerned about the bin, then this property is ideal for a family holiday as it's large, comfortable & near the facilities.

- Jonathan, November 2023

Thank you for letting me know about the kitchen bin. It’s now been fixed. And the back yard has been jet washed. Property Owner
Laura October 2023

“We really loved our stay.”

The house was very spacious and had everything we needed, especially the kitchen. Great central location, we will definitely be back.

- Laura, October 2023
Helen September 2023

“Nice clean well equipped.”

..Good if taking dogs as private yard ..lovely towels and bedding comfy double bed ...

- Helen, September 2023
Jo September 2023

“This is a really lovely, spacious house in a great location in Amble.”

The downstairs is very comfortable and homely, the kitchen well-equipped, although the dishwasher was out of use and due to be replaced the day we left. As others have said, the yard is neglected and unusable; the house could do with a deep clean; the sink and shower drain unblocked in the bathroom; the vinyl floors in the kitchen and bathroom replaced and a bigger bed in the main bedroom. However the house was warm, well-equipped, spacious yet cosy and we enjoyed our stay.

- Jo, September 2023

Apologies for the delay in getting the dishwasher fixed so that you didn’t have use of it during your stay. The yard has been jet washed and we will keep a closer eye on it next year. Property Owner
Stella September 2023

“Spacious house.”

Comfy bed and sofas. Nice towells in bathroom. Plenty of on street parking. This property needs some improvements. House in need of decorating and refurbishment. Whole of house looking tired and was quite dirty. Dishwasher broken. Seems to be a long standing problem reading previous reviews. Can't unlock kitchen windows as no keys available. Shower in bathroom drains so slowly you end up standing in a puddle of soapy water. Back yard unsightly. Could do with a good tidy up. Back gate needs repairing.

- Stella, September 2023

That you for bringing the cleaning issues to my attention, this has been addressed. The dishwasher has been replaced and the back yard has been jet washed. The window key is now on a keyring on the hook by the back door. Back gate has been replaced. Property Owner
Craig August 2023

“We stayed last year and had to call someone out about the dishwasher.”

The rubber seal had came off. Disappointingly it is still the same. I think everyone staying has said the same thing in that the owner is missing a trick with the yard as it let's the cottage down as it could be updated with furniture to sit in. It just looks a mess!! Other than that the cottage was spotless and an excellent base for our holiday.

- Craig, August 2023

The dishwasher has now been replaced! The back yard has been jet washed and there is outside furniture in the cupboard under the stairs. Property Owner
William July 2023

“The property was tired ,I managed to repair the back gate I also had to tighten the toilet seat which was very loose the bathroom door lock needed adjusted as it was really difficult to open /close there was no key to open close windows and my son opened window and nearly fell out into the front street the dishwasher rubber seal come of when you open/close it very annoying there is no mop to clean floors we were there for 2 weeks was annoying having to use floor wipes to clean floor surfaces and the front door should have a turn key on the inside with only one key supplied it's a fire hazard we also had a racist neighbour I said good morning to her and she replied she couldn't understand me I then said it's a nice day hopefully stays like that she replied in a rude tone of voice ah you are Scottish no wonder I can't understand you Scottish are all the same I just replied to her how rude and walked away from her the property has the potential to be great the location is great plenty shops pubs restaurants etc parking no problem the back yard could do with a raised decking with a nice table and chairs and new back gates maybe some nice wall planter right now it's concrete very uninviting would I stay here again yes I would if it gets a major makeover .”

..I forgot to mention no wardrobes in any rooms and the double bed is tiny and needs upgraded to king-size or large double

- William, July 2023

Thank you for the feedback. The back gate has now been replaced. There is a new dishwasher. The window key has been put on the hook by the back door. We have also replaced the mop. Property Owner
Lynda June 2023

“This could be an amazing property.”

Lots of space, lovely decor and very comfy bed. It would be good if there were table and chairs in the yard to be able to enjoy the outside space. It was also impossible to re-bolt the gate after putting out the rubbish so had to wedge it shut. Lack of attention to detail (cobwebs on landing ceiling) and economies on smaller items (no washing up liquid) detracted from overall impression. Despite this being one of the more expensive properties we have stayed at in Amble it is the first time ever that there wasn't a welcome pack, not even a few teabags and pint of milk to make a hot drink on arrival. Several of the above comments had already been made in the visitor guest book over recent months, but had not been addressed.

- Lynda, June 2023
Linda May 2023

“Although I liked the house it needs a good clean ,cleaners probably dont have enough time.”

The yard is disgusting birds have nested and theres bird muck being trailed into kitchen.its hard to put rubbish out gates broke,theres a notice on board to take a short walk to the lane to rubbish bin.the place needs a deep clean and decorated. Saying all this I would go back again.im just being honest to the questioner

- Linda, May 2023
David May 2023

“Nice spacious cottage in a quiet area but close to harbour, pubs restaurants etc.”

Good parking. Good smart TV. With a little tlc the cottage could be really elevated. Yard is scruffy and needs attention. Kitchen floor is worn through in one area. Shower needs a good clean and shower tray fills up when you shower. Little things really, and didn't spoil our stay but cleaning and maintenance need attention.

- David, May 2023
Laura April 2023

“Many positives, we enjoyed our stay, the place is very spacious, peaceful, and the lounge is comfortable, the wifi worked well.”

Amble itself is lovely and we were very pleased with the location. The thing that lets it down a bit is the back yard, as the previous reviewer noted, it is covered in algae and bits of insulation and grub. It was very slippy, I nearly went flying taking the rubbish out. A missed opportunity as it would be a nice little suntrap there. Couple of additional things that would have been nice too; some spare hand soap (the bottles that were there was pretty much run out, we bought some and left it for the next visitors), a starter pack for the fire and a hairdryer. Overall though the positives outweighed the negatives and we had a great time.

- Laura, April 2023
Carol March 2023

“The house was warm and comfortable and we enjoyed our stay.”

The following comments are not complaints but things we feel would improve the stay. There are no window keys and some of the windows are locked. This could be a serious safety issue in the event of a fire. There are no recycling bins in the kitchen so it’s not easy to recycle waste. The knives all need sharpened and there is no knife sharpener. The USB plugs in the kitchen do not work. The accuracy of back yard, patio furniture and bike storage is incorrect. The yard is covered in algae and bits of insulation. There is no table and there is no bike storage. It would be nice to have a starter pack of wood for the fire. Also there are tiny amounts of watered down hand wash in the kitchen and bathroom

- Carol, March 2023
Gill February 2023

“Great Location.”

Great accommodation. We had a super stay!

- Gill, February 2023
Claire February 2023

“We really appreciate the flexibility that the owners offered us in letting us stay a day earlier and changing the dates as we all had covid.”

Property is in a good location close to the Harbour, Lovely open fire, comfy beds, only constructive comments are, the coffee cafetiere is broken, there wasn't a started pack of fuel or any toilet roll, so go prepared.

- Claire, February 2023
Feb 2022

“Excellent cottage.”

Great location. Everything in the property that was needed. Clean and warm

- , Feb 2022
Aug 2021

“Fabulous house, great location, very quiet, easy to park, yet close to everything we needed.”

Love Amble would definitely book this house again.

- , Aug 2021
Jul 2021

“Everything in the property was excellent!”

the location is perfect- very central for access to all of Amble's beautiful beaches, shops, restaurants , harbour etc.

- , Jul 2021
Oct 2020

“Lovely house in convenient location close to the shops and harbour in Amble.”

Well presented and comfortable. Parking always available on street. Amble is a great location with a small beach and plenty of restraints and cafes and short drive to other beaches and towns on the beautiful Northumberland coastline.

- , Oct 2020

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x kingsize, 1 x twin, 1 x single
Bathroom with bath, shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining room with seating for 8
Sitting room with open fire
Gas central heating with open fire.(Guests can only burn coal NOT wood) Rangemaster oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher
Smart TV, DVD player, selection of games and books, WiFi
gas & electric inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair available
Unallocated roadside parking available nearby
Enclosed rear yard, two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.5 miles

The property

Nettie's View is an attractive period stone-built cottage located in a peaceful position in the very heart of the popular fishing town of Amble. This spacious and dog-friendly home-from-home is only a short walk away from the beach, pier, harbour, children's play area, an array of quality eateries and leisure facilities for those rainy days and is perfectly suited for both couples and families with children. Amble, also known as the friendliest port, is a small fishing town with a huge personality. Nestled on the Northumberland coast, it's an excellent base for a holiday in our beautiful county. Take a boat trip from the bustling harbour to Coquet Island, a RSPB nature reserve located just off the coast, and see the colourful puffins, rare roseate terns and appealing grey seals. Back on dry land, stroll around the attractive harbour shopping pods selling bespoke and unusual gifts and why not sample the culinary delights of freshly caught seafood and local produce at The Old Boat House, La Famiglia or Jaspers all favourites. ACCOMMODATION GROUND FLOOR Entrance hall with stairs to the first floor. Lounge with comfy seating, Smart TV, DVD player and feature fireplace with traditional open fire (Guests can only burn coal NOT wood) Dining room with seating for 8 and antique dresser with family board games Kitchen with classic Rangemaster and gas hob, dishwasher, American-style fridge/freezer, combi washer dryer and microwave. STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR - HALF LANDING AREA Main family bathroom with bath, separate shower, WC and basin. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1 with king size bed. Bedroom 2 with two single beds. Bedroom 3 with a single bed. OTHER FACILITIES Parking nearby. Enclosed rear yard. Gas central heating. All power, linen and towels included in the rent. 2 well behaved dogs welcome.

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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

“Needs some comfortable outside furniture those provided were uncomfortable and ...”

“Very comfortable & relaxing stay.”

“A superb cottage in a great location.”

“Fantastic accommodation perfect location highly recommend”

“We loved everything about our stay it is wonderful ✨️ Unfortunately we had ...”

“Nettie's View could do with a really deep clean.”

“Amble is a fantastic place & so friendly.”

“We really loved our stay.”

“Nice clean well equipped.”

“This is a really lovely, spacious house in a great location in Amble.”

“Spacious house.”

“We stayed last year and had to call someone out about the dishwasher.”

“This could be an amazing property.”

“Although I liked the house it needs a good clean ,cleaners probably dont have enough time.”

“Nice spacious cottage in a quiet area but close to harbour, pubs restaurants etc.”

“Many positives, we enjoyed our stay, the place is very spacious, peaceful, and the lounge is comfortable, the wifi worked well.”

“The house was warm and comfortable and we enjoyed our stay.”

“Great Location.”

“We really appreciate the flexibility that the owners offered us in letting us stay a day earlier and changing the dates as we all had covid.”

“Excellent cottage.”

“Fabulous house, great location, very quiet, easy to park, yet close to everything we needed.”

“Everything in the property was excellent!”

“Lovely house in convenient location close to the shops and harbour in Amble.”

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AMBLE