Miller's Retreat | Alnmouth | Lesbury | Northumbria

4.9★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

122 Customer Review(s)

Colin
March 2024

“Well equipped cottage, comfortable beds, good location in friendly village with a pub in walking distance.”

- Colin, March 2024
Daniel January 2024

“A beautiful Cottage.”

Generously laid out with every facility you could need. Beds were very comfortable, very clean and tidy. Warm and inviting. Fantastic location for getting about. This place is a gem.

- Daniel, January 2024
Andrew October 2023

“A lovely cottage in a lovely village.”

Nice host who made the stay very easy with excellent communications throughout.

- Andrew, October 2023
Maria October 2023

“A cosy well equipped cottage in a pretty village close to local amenities (a community run village shop and the cottage is also only a short drive from Alnwick).”

Walks from the door and beaches within 5 minutes of the cottage. Lots of information from the hosts. We had a great holiday with our new rescue dog and hope to book the cottage again

- Maria, October 2023
Jarrod September 2023

“The cottage was very well appointed, tastefully decorated to a high standard.”

Double bed was comfortable, plenty of storage in the room. Excellent rain shower & fully equipped kitchen. All very clean. The only disadvantages were having no washing machine & if our friends had come to stay, there was not enough room for 3 cars to park as suggested. We would certainly come back

- Jarrod, September 2023
Graham September 2023

“Everything about the Cottage was first class - as were the Owners who were very helpful.”

- Graham, September 2023
Martin July 2023

“Beautiful cottage in lovely village.”

Fantastic dog walks in local vicinity. Thank you for welcome pack. Everything you could need for a wonderful stay. Many thanks for recommending local deli in Alnwick, food was very nice. As always Northumbrian people so friendly , a pleasure to visit. Will be back. Martin & Elaine & Leo.

- Martin, July 2023
Julie July 2023

“Lovely cottage.”

Very comfortable. Good location for exploring.

- Julie, July 2023
Leslie July 2023

“We had an excellent week at Millers Retreat.”

The cottage is comfortable, clean and provides excellent facilities. Catherine and Peter also provide very good information on the area and we enjoyed visiting the many local places of interest and some very enjoyable walks. Within easy visiting distance there are also many good places providing really nice evening dining.

- Leslie, July 2023
Malcolm June 2023

“We stayed at Millers Retreat in June 2022 for 7 nights and enjoyed the area and accommodation so much we booked again for 14 night June 2024.”

On both occasions the weather was great. There are many walks from the property, coastal, river and countryside and so many interesting places within a short drive or bus ride. The cottage is very well equiped with welcome packs for humans and dogs. Good offroad parking and a small secure gravel garden with table, chairs and BBQ. Location was perfect for us and if the nearby pub opens again it would add an extra attraction.

- Malcolm, June 2023
J May 2023

“The best equipped cottage ever.”

A real home from home. Lovely village with a friendly neighbourhood. A great position for walking and touring.

- J, May 2023
Jacqueline April 2023

“Millers Cottage is extremely clean, comfortable and warm.”

It has everything you need and the owners attention to detail is excellent, with a comprehensive information pack, fresh flowers and some welcome goodies including a pint of milk and a bottle of wine.

- Jacqueline, April 2023
Paul March 2023

“Perfect location, lovely walks, most places dog friendly.”

The cottage we stayed in was very comfortable and warm, everything we needed was provided, safe for our dog.

- Paul, March 2023
Lyn March 2023

“Millers retreat was just lovely, very comfortable and cosy and quiet.”

It had everything you needed to have, to make the stay perfect. The location was great. We look forward to returning.

- Lyn, March 2023
Kate February 2023

“We have just spent a week at Millers Retreat.”

The cottage was beautiful and had everything we could possibly need. The house was so quiet and the beds were comfortable. The cottage is located in an ideal spot and we ventured to a variety of dog friendly stunning beaches. We could not have asked for any more. We have had a truly fantastic week and feel refreshed and relaxed.

- Kate, February 2023
Christine December 2022

“What a lovely cottage!”

It had absolutely everything we needed!! Thankyou to our hosts for the welcome basket… Prosecco, biscuits and milk…. There were even dog treats and bowls. We would highly recommend this little gem which is near to the sea and to some lovely walks.

- Christine, December 2022
Rachael November 2022

“Lovely cosy cottage, ideally placed to explore Northumberland and with fantastic walks from the door.”

- Rachael, November 2022
Valerie October 2022

“The cottage is lovely with everything you could possibly want being there for your use.”

The owner was very attentive. This cottage is in a good position for exploring the Northumberland countryside. We would highly recommend it. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Many thanks.

- Valerie, October 2022
Christine October 2022

“An excellent holiday home well located and very well equipped with all essential items - and more - for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.”

The welcome gifts were brilliant too.

- Christine, October 2022
David June 2022

“Thoroughly enjoyed our 1-week stay at Miller's Retreat, which was shared with our young Welsh Terrier.”

Everything that we needed was there and we really enjoyed the rear patio garden in the generally fine weather. The information provided by the owners about the property and local attractions in Northumberland was excellent.

- David, June 2022
Malcolm June 2022

“Millers retreat is a perfect holiday retreat, the location although a mile from the coast and Alnmouth is ideal.”

Footpaths run through or from the location (Lesbury) to Almouth, Alnwick and there are links to the Coastal Path to go north or south without having to walk with traffic. Bus stops in or just outside the village provide access to the excellent network with services going North, South, East and West. We parked the car on arrival and it didn't move for the week. The area is stunning, fabulous coastline, beautiful towns and villages, lovely friendly people and lots of historical interest. The cottage is very well equipped for dogs and their human companions with many surprise touches. The enclosed small garden area is a safe space and the afternoon sun makes it a great place to chill after a day exploring. We enjoyed it so much we have booked a two week stay next year. Malcolm & Gillian Young plus Merri.

- Malcolm, June 2022
Catherine May 2022

“Just returned from a week in this lovely cottage.”

It thoroughly deserves all the previous 5 star feedbacks.

- Catherine, May 2022
Kate April 2022

“Well equipped cottage that was comfortable and situated in a great village location, right on the coastal route, close to Alnwick for shops (inc M&S foodhall) as well as the coast and lovely countryside.”

The walk into Alnmouth takes 30mins across the fields - make sure you book if you are hoping to get a meal (Hope & Anchor very good). Buses to Berwick pass through the village. Doggy friendly. Beds comfortable. Good shower. Owner checked everything ok. Would recommend this cottage to anyone.

- Kate, April 2022
Deborah April 2022

“We had a wonderful week's stay at Miller's Retreat.”

Catherine the host could not have done more for us and was very helpful with advice about the local area. The cottage was beautiful, spacious, cosy and well equipped with everything you could need. Lovely to come back to after chilly walks on the beach. A lovely garden area to sit and relax too! The area was a perfect base to explore and we cannot recommend highly enough. We are hoping to return soon, thank you!

- Deborah, April 2022
Barbara April 2022

“Loved our stay.”

Comfy, cosy and everything we needed. Owners very helpful and did everything they could for our holiday - which with a baby, a 4 year old and a spaniel is a lot!! Very handy location and base for us to explore Northumberland.

- Barbara, April 2022
Bryan February 2022

“Such a well equipped, comfortable and clean "bolt-hole".”

Ideal for a change in scenery and a restful time.

- Bryan, February 2022
Derek November 2021

“Millers Retreat ranks as one of the best cottages that we have ever stayed in.”

It is an outstanding cottage and the owners have gone to extra lengths to make this a real home from home. Everything is high end, lovely comfy bed and furniture, clean and very warm. A welcoming cottage for anybody's holiday. Thankyou to Catherine and Peter. Ann Downe (Cumbria)

- Derek, November 2021
Linda October 2021

“Tip top cottage.”

Attention to detail and personal touches second to none. Massive downsize - Strong smell of pets in lounge which lasted for 4 full days before dissipating. Would not return to Miller's Retreat because of this.

- Linda, October 2021
Patricia October 2021

“The property was clean and comfortable.”

It was extremely well equipped and had everything you could possibly need! The owner paid us a curtesy call making sure that everything was ok. I would recommend this property without reservations.

- Patricia, October 2021
Ian October 2021

“This cottage was like a home away from home.”

Beautifully presented, marvelously situated. Just a pity, due to problems at home, we could not appreciate the whole week.

- Ian, October 2021
Lesley July 2021

“We had a lovely week in Miller's Retreat.”

The accommodation is small but was ideal for the two of us and the dog. The owners were lovely and came to check that we had everything we needed and shared their local knowledge. They also left a thoughtful welcome gift and absolutely everything we needed was available. We would highly recommend accommodation, from which to enjoy the beautiful Northumbrian coast.

- Lesley, July 2021
Alistair July 2021

“Very cosy cottage, handy for lots of Northumberland sites.”

Would definitely recommend. The local pub is closed, hopefully will reopen at some stage when Covid passes. The owner, Catherine, makes a point of providing everything you might need. We had brought tea towels, bin bags, tea bags etc, but all was already provided. She also popped round to welcome us, and checked to make sure we were all ok. She also provided a bottle of wine, nice biscuits and crisps, which were all very welcome.The information sheets provided were also fantastic. Very useful, with lots of local knowledge provided. Lovely tiny patio type garden at the back for breakfast when the weather is good. Lovely plants and flowers in both the back and front garden. Obviously a talented gardener :) All in all a fantastic experience! Many thanks!

- Alistair, July 2021
William June 2021

“The cottage was extremely clean, very comfortable and cosy.”

Very well equipped. The owners introduced themselves and were on hand if required. The cottage is in an excellent position to visit the whole area. The village is lovely and very friendly. Overall, we would heartily recommend the cottage, you will not be disappointed

- William, June 2021
Thomas May 2021

“Great accommodation very clean and contained everything needed for cooking, cleaning, dog comfort and more.”

Such a wonderful holiday and will definitely book again. Only one thing that could have improved it for my little chihuahua was the garden, she didn't like the stones and would have preferred grass. but as she was out with us all day it didn't matter too much.

- Thomas, May 2021
Anna August 2020

“We had a fantastic holiday.”

The cottage was by far the best we've stayed in, it had everything we needed. The owners were really welcoming and helpful. We would definitely recommend staying here.

- Anna, August 2020
Barbara July 2020

“We have stayed in many holiday cottages and I have to say Millers Retreat is the best.”

It was comfortable with lots of homely touches, every detail seemed to be thought about and a bottle of wine and treats were there to greet us on arrival, even treats for the dog. A great cottage which I would happily book again if visiting Northumberland. The beaches are lovely and clean and we never had any problems social distancing and all beaches are dog friendly.

- Barbara, July 2020
Jo July 2020

“Lovely cottage”

- Jo, July 2020
Clive July 2020

“A lovely cottage in a superb location.”

Beautifully clean, comfortable, warm and well equipped. Dog-friendly and benefiting from a lovely patio and excellent local walks. Faultless.

- Clive, July 2020
Sandra March 2020

“Our first time to Northumberland and it won't be the last, the cottage was fantastic couldn't ask for better it made our holidays so relaxed .”

- Sandra, March 2020
W February 2020

“Comfortable cottage.”

. Spotlessly clean.. Great location 1 mile from the beach.. Comfortable bed. Definitely recommend

- W, February 2020
David February 2020

“Excellent cottage.”

Lovely area for exploring Northumberland. Tbe welcome pack was exceptional and the owner very nice and friendly.

- David, February 2020
David November 2019

“Miller’s Retreat was an ‘as described’ home from home, everything was of the highest quality and well exceeded expectations Catherine, the owner, was friendly and welcoming.”

The local pub ‘The Coach Inn, provided lovely meals and even Ben the GSD got his own steak. A great property in a lovely village in a fantastic part of the UK

- David, November 2019
Valerie October 2019

“Lovely comfortable cottage in a beautiful part of the world.”

Immaculately clean. Enjoyed the welcome tray. Wifi speed good.

- Valerie, October 2019
Susan October 2019

“Catherine the owner is lovely.”

The cottage is very cosy, clean and comfortable. Everything had been thought through very well. We could have stayed there. Lovely walks, the village pub is not as good as years ago but I believe it is up for sale. However we had a good week's break with our dog, highly recommended.

- Susan, October 2019
Kevin August 2019

“Wos a lovely cottage nice and clean will definitely go back we love it”

- Kevin, August 2019
Ian August 2019

“This cottage is a little home from home, comfy, cosy in a lovely little village.”

It is set in an area that makes it so easy to reach all the wee harbours that line the coast, also visit all the castles. Had a great day where we visited the lobster hatchery, where we learned so much. The hosts were very friendly, helpful and made sure we were happy, the luxury welcome gifts were nice, also bicycle for the dogs. Thanks again !

- Ian, August 2019
Monika June 2019

“Cottage was warm and welcoming.”

Central heating was efficient and much appreciated in a very wet week. WIFI worked brilliantly and a large selection of dvds to view aswell. Kitchen well equipped and appliances clean and worked properly. Fresh flowers in vases and welcome tray much appreciated after long journey. Excellent laminated instructions for all appliances, and how to work the dvd, tv and digibox. Bathroom was warm and clean, shower very efficient with unlimited hot water. Owner popped round to welcome us and the leaflets and guidebooks left were most helpful as were the two large maps on the kitchen wall. The back garden had some comfy chairs and lovely patio pots where we could catch the evening sun on the one evening it decided to come out!

- Monika, June 2019
Patricia May 2019

“A very well placed cottage in Lesbury, close to all places of interest.”

Comfortable, cosy and well equipped. One of the best cottages we have been to. Always expect a good standard and we were not disappointed. Thank you.

- Patricia, May 2019
Sandra May 2019

“A fabulous cosy cottage with everything you would require in a lovely friendly village.”

The owner is really nice and came round to make sure we had everything we needed. The outside seating area was welcome for meals due the the fabulously warm weather. Thoroughly recommend the Coach Inn in Lesbury and the Sun Inn in Alnmouth. There is a great walk from Lesbury past the village shop and down towards the cricket ground. Another great walk is down below Alnwick Castle and along the river - we spotted a heron on both walks! Alnwick Gardens and Warkwoth Castle are a must. This is our second stay at the cottage but won't be our last!

- Sandra, May 2019
Marjory April 2019

“A delightful cottage in a perfect location for car-free travel: only 10 minutes' walk from Alnmouth station, and bus stops only a couple of minutes away for buses into Alnwick or up and down the coast.”

- Marjory, April 2019
Jeremy March 2019

“Peter and Catherine went out of their way to make us feel welcome and ensure we had a good time.”

Their advice on walks and places to visit was invaluable and we had a really great week. The cottage was perfect for the two of us and our dog, and the welcome pack was indeed, very welcome! We will look to return and do all the walks we didn't have the time to fit in. A beautiful part of the country.

- Jeremy, March 2019
Tracey March 2019

“Cannot fault this lovely cottage”

- Tracey, March 2019
Eric March 2019

“Perfect location .”

Wood burning stove would benefit this property

- Eric, March 2019
Sarah February 2019

“Lovely cosy cottage in great location.”

Very clean and well equipped. The owner was lovely and very helpful.

- Sarah, February 2019
David October 2018

“A cosy, inviting, comfortable cottage.”

A home from home. Very well equipped, with lots of thoughtful extras. Lovely village and only a 20 minute walk from Alnmouth. Dog friendly pub, serving meals only a two minute walk from the cottage. Great base to visit Northumberland.

- David, October 2018
Geoffrey August 2018

“A lovely cottage beautifully equipped in a delghtful village.”

Excellent dog friendly pub a hundred yards away with excellent and good value food. Close to dog friendly beaches and lots of eating choices The cottage owner Catherine was charming and very helpful.

- Geoffrey, August 2018
Barbara August 2018

“Very friendly locals.”

Lesbury has easy access to lots of lovely places.We especially loved Cragside.Lovely gardens and lots of woodland walks for the dog.Lovely clean beaches.

- Barbara, August 2018
David July 2018

“Owners were on hand all of the time and nothing was too much trouble”

- David, July 2018
Colin June 2018

“Recommend this part of Northumberland.”

.so near Alnwick and Alnmouth within minutes..but also a quiet spot to relax..Also easy journeys to other parts of Northumberland..The cottage is lovely place to stay and the owner is very helpful with any queries to like to ask...also they live not far away...Would come back to this part on our next holiday..the fourth time'!

- Colin, June 2018
Philip June 2018

“The accommodation is very well equipped and a lot of thought has gone into setting it up as ideal holiday accommodation.”

The owners are friendly and helpful. The local pub just up the road is ideal for spending a few hours. The village of Lesbury is ideally situated to cover the coast from Amble to Berwick.

- Philip, June 2018
Dennis June 2018

“Cottage was immaculate BUT if you're not a dog lover then the pervading smell of dog is a bit of a put-off.”

Otherwise the cottage was lovely and fitted out with everything you could possibly need. Owner was delightful & very helpful.

- Dennis, June 2018
Angela April 2018

“Warm welcome, comfortable cosy cottage, ideal situation, we'll be back”

- Angela, April 2018
Tracey April 2018

“This is such a wonderful cottage, comfortable, clean, well equipped and with friendly helpful owners.”

This was our second stay and we are hoping to return. The village of Lesbury is ideally situated for walks from your doorstep or to visit the beautiful Northumberland coast. The owners have put together a wealth of local information including walks, places to eat, dog friendly places to eat and much more. Thankyou for the thoughtful welcome pack. What more could you want.

- Tracey, April 2018
Antony March 2018

“We had a fantastic stay at the Miller's Retreat.”

Catherine was very welcoming and we thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to Northumberland.

- Antony, March 2018
Les March 2018

“Craster to low newton on sea walk is lovely as is the Ship Inn at low newton on sea (great little place nice ambience, good staff nice lunch and evening meals.”

..must book in the evening)...parking is only possible at the top of a hill so consider mobility issues Walk on Bamburg beach was wonderful... Alnmouth is lovely...it has a great deli, scotts of alnmouth, 15-16 Northumberland St, Alnmouth, has a friendly owner and staff, great coffee, tasteful surroundings, modern clean look, brick and wood, lovely wood burner, we had a wonderful breakfast there, great ingredients, attention to detail, fresh flowers on the tables etc

- Les, March 2018
Michelle December 2017

“Beautiful cottage with everything you need peacefull location.”

- Michelle, December 2017
Hazel December 2017

“We had 7 days at Millers Retreat in Lesbury.”

The cottage was warm, and well equipped. We had a lovely welcome from the owners and appreciated their Christmas card and welcome pack, thank you. Great location, near to Alnmouth , and Lesbury is a lovely village with walks just straight from the door. One word- excellent.

- Hazel, December 2017
Elaine November 2017

“A really lovely cottage in a pretty village , the cottage has everything you need and was spotlessly clean , the owners had left us some wine and biscuits and our dog some treats as well.”

Would not hesitate to book this cottage again.

- Elaine, November 2017
Claire August 2017

“Lovely little cottage.”

The owner was very helpful and popped over to welcome us & check we'd had a nice time at the end of the holiday.

- Claire, August 2017
0 0 June 2017

“We had a wonderful time at this cottage.”

The owner popped around on the first evening to make sure everything was fine. She had left a lovely welcome pack. The cottage was the best we have stayed in.

- 0 0, June 2017
Nicky May 2017

“Appreciated the rental taking dogs.”

- Nicky, May 2017
Angela December 2016

“We all had a thoroughly enjoyable time and will recommend to others .”

We will also use Sykes cottages again in future.

- Angela, December 2016
Keith September 2016

“The cottage was situated in the centre of all the tourist areas of Northumberland and all the information you need is at your fingertips in the cottage.”

The village of Lesbury is a lovely quiet place with a handy store if you need anything and the Coach Inn served lovely meals and was dog friendly so you didn't have to eat outside.

- Keith, September 2016
Kenneth August 2016

“The location was the best we have been to, everything we needed was easy to access.”

Dog walks ,shops local pub buses and railway station.The cottage had comfortable furniture and so well fitted out to make a great holiday,we were not wanting for anything .

- Kenneth, August 2016
Jean June 2016

“A lovely comfortable cottage in a quiet location.”

Ideal for touring the Northumberland coast.

- Jean, June 2016
Christine April 2016

“The cottage was lovely everything was provided for a lovely holiday.”

There was plenty of information provided about the area by the owners, who also welcomed us on arrival. The village is great, the Pub is just down the road, we had a lovely meal and the dogs came with us. There were so many walks for my two dogs. The enclosed rear garden was great for the dogs. It felt like home from home. This was our first visit to this area but we enjoyed it so much we have said we would return.

- Christine, April 2016
Michael February 2016

“Millers retreat is an excellent base for a Northumberland coastal holiday, comfortable, warm, well appointed and maintained, and in an enviable location We were made to feel welcome from our arrival and thoroughly enjoyed our time there.”

- Michael, February 2016
S November 2015

“This cosy cottage is an excellent base for exploring the area without having to use the car.”

There are lovely walks along the coast and to Alnwick. The station for trains to Edinburgh and Newcastle is a 10 minute walk and the good local pub is 200 yards away. The cottage was warm and well-stocked, and the welcome pack left by the owners of wine, crisps, biscuits and chocolates was amazing!

- S, November 2015
Sally October 2015

“Very comfortable and dog friendly base.”

Great walks within easy distance from cottage. Very friendly and helpful owner.

- Sally, October 2015
Ken August 2015

“Cottage was nice and welcoming and fully equipped with everything we could have asked for.”

- Ken, August 2015
Alan May 2015

“A very well equipped and furnished cottage.”

Situated in a lovely village with easy access to both hills and beaches for walking.

- Alan, May 2015
Carol April 2015

“A lovely location and a very well equipped cottage.”

A home from home, extremely impressed with the cottage.

- Carol, April 2015
Dawn February 2015

“A fantastic property.”

It was very clean, warm and cosy, everything we needed and more. Had a very helpful and friendly owner. The cottage is in a perfect area for exploring the Northumberland coast, there were lots of lovely walks from the village. Good public transport links around the area, even had a day trip in Edinburgh, using the train. Would recommend this cottage.

- Dawn, February 2015
Beverley February 2015

“This cottage was extremely comfortable and had everything we needed.”

The owner had left some lovely treats for our arrival which added to the enjoyment of our stay. The overall appearance, cleanliness and added extras were excellent. You can walk to Alnmouth and the location is perfect for the coast, Holy Island, Bamburgh Castle and many other places of interest.

- Beverley, February 2015
Christine February 2015

“Where do I begin?”

The welcome from the owner of this beautiful cottage was second to none! The cottage itself was a real home from home and so comfortable and cosy. A lot of thought has gone into the furnishings and providing a first class stay for guests. The location of the cottage is ideal for touring - and beautiful beaches are very close at hand. We had a very nice meal in the local pub and they made us (and our 8 year old grandson) very welcome.

- Christine, February 2015
Anne December 2014

“Excellent cottage in a great location.”

Highly recommended.

- Anne, December 2014
Tracey December 2014

“Lovely cottage and a great location.”

It was very clean, well furnished and decorated.

- Tracey, December 2014
Harriet December 2014

“Great location, fantastic cottage, well maintained.”

- Harriet, December 2014
Maureen October 2014

“This beautiful cottage is perfectly placed for all local beaches/walks/attractions.”

Lovely owner too. We loved our week at Millers Retreat, so much so, we will return next year!

- Maureen, October 2014
Patricia September 2014

“The cottage is well equipped and comfortable.”

There is plenty of information supplied by the owners for days out. This was possibly one of the best holiday cottages we have stayed in!

- Patricia, September 2014
Paul September 2014

“The cottage was well situated for the holiday experience that we wanted.”

- Paul, September 2014
Fiona August 2014

“We loved the homeliness and comfort of Miller's Retreat.”

It was a lovely cottage, had fresh flowers in the living room and a well equipped kitchen. The little garden was a pleasure to relax in.

- Fiona, August 2014
Chris August 2014

“Accommodation was absolutely brilliant and the location was excellent.”

- Chris, August 2014
Peter July 2014

“We really enjoyed our stay in Miller's Retreat.”

The cottage exceeded our expectations and was situated in an ideal location for exploring Northumberlands beautiful coastline and beaches.

- Peter, July 2014
Kathryn July 2014

“The cottage was very comfortable and the small treats provided on arrival were very much appreciated.”

The owners were very helpful and there were lots of information provided about the area.

- Kathryn, July 2014
Ann July 2014

“A beautiful cottage, immaculate, very well equipped and a very helpful owner, we have already booked for 2015.”

- Ann, July 2014
David June 2014

“A beautiful cottage in a wonderfully peaceful location which we thoroughly enjoyed.”

- David, June 2014
Valerie May 2014

“A very cosy and homey property, excellent in all respects.”

It is in an ideal location for beaches,walking and for visiting historical attractions.The owner welcomed us personally on arrival and was very kind. Would highly recommend this cottage, will definitely book again in the future.

- Valerie, May 2014
Rosalie May 2014

“A very comfortable and homely cottage and the owners of the cottage were very welcoming, friendly and helpful.”

The cottage is ideally situated for traveling to all areas of Northumberland.

- Rosalie, May 2014
Steven April 2014

“The cottage was the perfect base for our holiday in this area.”

The owner was very kind and helpful.

- Steven, April 2014
Jean March 2014

“The welcome from the owner, the overall superb cleanliness and the comfy furniture were the best thing about this holiday.”

Really dog friendly. As the weather was poor we appreciated the homely touches provided. Very good all round.

- Jean, March 2014
Karen March 2014

“The cottage was a real 'home from home' and the owner very friendly and helpful.”

The information on the surrounding area and where to eat was excellent and the whole experience was very enjoyable. A lovely cottage, to be thoroughly recommended.

- Karen, March 2014
C March 2014

“The location of the cottage was very good for seeing a lot of the area, with loads of walks on the doorstep.”

The owners were very friendly and provided us with lots of information on the area. The cottage was very clean and well equipped, a real home from home. We would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone as the perfect place to stay.

- C, March 2014
Geraldine January 2014

“What can we say apart from excellent!”

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- Geraldine, January 2014
Rachel January 2014

“A fantastic little property, we enjoyed it so much we have already booked to go back!”

Well equipped, clean, cosy, great location. There is a lovely pub just down the road but unfortunately they don't allow dogs but there are plenty of others to choose from, all of them serve good food. Our 2 dogs had the most amazing time on the fantastic beaches. Would definitely recommend this lovely cottage.

- Rachel, January 2014
Ian December 2013

“The cottage was warm and cosy and very tastefully decorated and finished to a high standard.”

We would have no worries about staying here again and would recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a quite retreat in wonderful countryside. A local pub a 100 yards away which was very welcoming and served a nice pint of Black Sheep.

- Ian, December 2013
Alan September 2013

“The cottage was well equipped, and in good location to explore Northumberland.”

The pub which served great food was just a five minute walk.

- Alan, September 2013
Anita August 2013

“The cottage was lovely and the attention to detail by the owners was remarkable.”

We had a wonderful relaxing week, and the cottage is perfectly located for visiting the various beaches and attractions in the area. We would certainly return to this lovely peaceful retreat in the future, and we have already recommended it to our friends.

- Anita, August 2013
Lindsay August 2013

“Had a great holiday, the cottage was well equipped and comfy.”

Cottage was in a great location and a great base for exploring the beautiful county of Northumbria.

- Lindsay, August 2013
Sheila August 2013

“A lovely cottage!”

- Sheila, August 2013
Janet August 2013

“Excellent location, very good weather, homely cottage with everything in it plus other items to make it feel like home.”

- Janet, August 2013
David July 2013

“The owner called to see us just after we arrived to ensure all was OK and offered good advice on the area, which we found very helpful.”

The cottage had all we required and more in a lovely village and central to all places we wanted to visit. We must return in the future.

- David, July 2013
Jeannie June 2013

“The area is beautiful, the cottage was charming and the owner delightful.”

We found much to do in the area and an evening walk round the village was a pleasure. Overall one of the best places we have been.

- Jeannie, June 2013
John May 2013

“Very helpful owner, a delightful cottage in a superb quiet location, and central to the areas attractions.”

We will most definitely be staying there again. We cannot commend it highly enough.

- John, May 2013
Barbara May 2013

“Excellent location.”

The owner had provided many extra little touches. All together we were made to feel really welcome.

- Barbara, May 2013
Ruth May 2013

“The cottage was warm and welcoming .”

The weather was very good. The local pub does good food.

- Ruth, May 2013
Peter April 2013

“The location is ideal, in a lovely village and within easy reach of shops and beaches.”

- Peter, April 2013
B April 2013

“A superb cottage in good walking area; quiet and peaceful.”

- B, April 2013
Eve April 2013

“Very helpful owner and very dog friendly property.”

The kitchen was one of the best equipped I have seen - better than my own! Even dish washer tablets were provided which is very unusual.

- Eve, April 2013
Linda February 2013

“Our 2nd stay a few years apart but just as we remembered.”

Cottage perfect and equipped to the highest standard of all cottages we have ever rented. Even the dog was well catered for!! Location is ideal for walks from the door and for the coast with the added convenience of the local market town a few miles away.

- Linda, February 2013
Graeme December 2012

“The welcome pack was unexpected and appreciated.”

The property was well presented and a credit to its owners. The property is in an area of great beauty and is a good centre for touring and walking. The nearby beaches are fantastic even in winter with several small villages nearby. Definitely worth a second or subsequent visit.

- Graeme, December 2012
L October 2012

“The cottage was lovely and it was clear from the visitor book that the owner used the comments to fine tune what worked and what didn't.”

We felt very welcome,and knew that the owners were on the other end of the phone if we needed them.

- L, October 2012

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single with additional pull-out stacker bed
Bathroom with shower cubicle having an overhead shower and riser shower plus a WC and basin
Fitted kitchen
Sitting room with dining area and coal-effect gas fire.
Gas central heating with gas fire in sitting room
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, spin dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair on request
Off road parking for two cars
South-facing front garden with lawn, gravelled area and furniture
Rear patio area with furniture
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking.

The property

Alnmouth 1.5 miles. This charming, semi-detached cottage is located in a central position in the picturesque village of Lesbury, 1.5 miles from Alnmouth. This cottage near Alnmouth is tastefully furnished throughout, including a fully-fitted kitchen. The gas fire in the sitting room gives instant heat, making it a delightfully warm and welcoming room in which to batten down the hatches and relax on the sumptuous sofas after a hard day's sightseeing. This Alnmouth cottage is also in a perfect location for enjoying many walks from the doorstep and exploring the endless delights of the Heritage Coast, Warkworth Castle, Amble Marina, Alnwick Castle and gardens, Dunstanburgh Castle, Craster (famous for its kippers), Beadnell village and Bamburgh Castle, which are all less than a thirty minute drive away. A little further are Hadrian's Wall, Holy Island and Cragside house and gardens at Rothbury. Alternatively, with Alnmouth station only half a mile from this cottage why not jump on the train? Newcastle is only 25 minutes away and you can be in Edinburgh in just over an hour. This Alnmouth cottage is in a great position to explore this lovely county all through the year. The village of Lesbury has a community run shop a few minutes walk from the cottage selling daily provisions including bread, dairy products, meat and vegetables. Some alcoholic drinks and other local produce as well as newspapers. The Coach Inn, in Lesbury, is a five minute walk from the cottage and after being closed for the past 4 years reopened in February 2024 following refurbishment currently it is open from midday until 11pm but closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, at the moment there is no food available as the kitchen requires a full refurbishment that is planned to take place later this year when the pub will again be closed for a short period.

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About the location

ALNMOUTH

Alnwick 4 miles.

Situated just 4 miles east of Alnwick, Alnmouth is a charming resort popular with golfers and those seeking a peaceful holiday. The village lies on a narrow spit of land between the River Aln and the North Sea and was originally the port for Alnwick. Nowadays the area has returned to its unspoilt origins and offers a good variety of shops, pubs and restaurants as well as an excellent “links” golf course and some great rivers for fishing, as well as boasting miles and miles of splendid beaches and sand dunes to explore which afford stunning views of the North Sea. A short drive will bring you to Alnwick with its famous historic castle, The Alnwick Garden housing the Poison Garden which runs guided tours through dangerous botanicals and a variety of pubs and restaurants. Alnmouth is well situated for exploring Northumberland.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Well equipped cottage, comfortable beds, good location in friendly village with a pub in walking distance.”

“A beautiful Cottage.”

“A lovely cottage in a lovely village.”

“A cosy well equipped cottage in a pretty village close to local amenities (a community run village shop and the cottage is also only a short drive from Alnwick).”

“The cottage was very well appointed, tastefully decorated to a high standard.”

“Everything about the Cottage was first class - as were the Owners who were very helpful.”

“Beautiful cottage in lovely village.”

“Lovely cottage.”

“We had an excellent week at Millers Retreat.”

“We stayed at Millers Retreat in June 2022 for 7 nights and enjoyed the area and accommodation so much we booked again for 14 night June 2024.”

“The best equipped cottage ever.”

“Millers Cottage is extremely clean, comfortable and warm.”

“Perfect location, lovely walks, most places dog friendly.”

“Millers retreat was just lovely, very comfortable and cosy and quiet.”

“We have just spent a week at Millers Retreat.”

“What a lovely cottage!”

“Lovely cosy cottage, ideally placed to explore Northumberland and with fantastic walks from the door.”

“The cottage is lovely with everything you could possibly want being there for your use.”

“An excellent holiday home well located and very well equipped with all essential items - and more - for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.”

“Thoroughly enjoyed our 1-week stay at Miller's Retreat, which was shared with our young Welsh Terrier.”

“Millers retreat is a perfect holiday retreat, the location although a mile from the coast and Alnmouth is ideal.”

“Just returned from a week in this lovely cottage.”

“Well equipped cottage that was comfortable and situated in a great village location, right on the coastal route, close to Alnwick for shops (inc M&S foodhall) as well as the coast and lovely countryside.”

“We had a wonderful week's stay at Miller's Retreat.”

“Loved our stay.”

“Such a well equipped, comfortable and clean "bolt-hole".”

“Millers Retreat ranks as one of the best cottages that we have ever stayed in.”

“Tip top cottage.”

“The property was clean and comfortable.”

“This cottage was like a home away from home.”

“We had a lovely week in Miller's Retreat.”

“Very cosy cottage, handy for lots of Northumberland sites.”

“The cottage was extremely clean, very comfortable and cosy.”

“Great accommodation very clean and contained everything needed for cooking, cleaning, dog comfort and more.”

“We had a fantastic holiday.”

“We have stayed in many holiday cottages and I have to say Millers Retreat is the best.”

“Lovely cottage”

“A lovely cottage in a superb location.”

“Our first time to Northumberland and it won't be the last, the cottage was fantastic couldn't ask for better it made our holidays so relaxed .”

“Comfortable cottage.”

“Excellent cottage.”

“Miller’s Retreat was an ‘as described’ home from home, everything was of the highest quality and well exceeded expectations Catherine, the owner, was friendly and welcoming.”

“Lovely comfortable cottage in a beautiful part of the world.”

“Catherine the owner is lovely.”

“Wos a lovely cottage nice and clean will definitely go back we love it”

“This cottage is a little home from home, comfy, cosy in a lovely little village.”

“Cottage was warm and welcoming.”

“A very well placed cottage in Lesbury, close to all places of interest.”

“A fabulous cosy cottage with everything you would require in a lovely friendly village.”

“A delightful cottage in a perfect location for car-free travel: only 10 minutes' walk from Alnmouth station, and bus stops only a couple of minutes away for buses into Alnwick or up and down the coast.”

“Peter and Catherine went out of their way to make us feel welcome and ensure we had a good time.”

“Cannot fault this lovely cottage”

“Perfect location .”

“Lovely cosy cottage in great location.”

“A cosy, inviting, comfortable cottage.”

“A lovely cottage beautifully equipped in a delghtful village.”

“Very friendly locals.”

“Owners were on hand all of the time and nothing was too much trouble”

“Recommend this part of Northumberland.”

“The accommodation is very well equipped and a lot of thought has gone into setting it up as ideal holiday accommodation.”

“Cottage was immaculate BUT if you're not a dog lover then the pervading smell of dog is a bit of a put-off.”

“Warm welcome, comfortable cosy cottage, ideal situation, we'll be back”

“This is such a wonderful cottage, comfortable, clean, well equipped and with friendly helpful owners.”

“We had a fantastic stay at the Miller's Retreat.”

“Craster to low newton on sea walk is lovely as is the Ship Inn at low newton on sea (great little place nice ambience, good staff nice lunch and evening meals.”

“Beautiful cottage with everything you need peacefull location.”

“We had 7 days at Millers Retreat in Lesbury.”

“A really lovely cottage in a pretty village , the cottage has everything you need and was spotlessly clean , the owners had left us some wine and biscuits and our dog some treats as well.”

“Lovely little cottage.”

“We had a wonderful time at this cottage.”

“Appreciated the rental taking dogs.”

“We all had a thoroughly enjoyable time and will recommend to others .”

“The cottage was situated in the centre of all the tourist areas of Northumberland and all the information you need is at your fingertips in the cottage.”

“The location was the best we have been to, everything we needed was easy to access.”

“A lovely comfortable cottage in a quiet location.”

“The cottage was lovely everything was provided for a lovely holiday.”

“Millers retreat is an excellent base for a Northumberland coastal holiday, comfortable, warm, well appointed and maintained, and in an enviable location We were made to feel welcome from our arrival and thoroughly enjoyed our time there.”