Canny Cottage

4.6★

3 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

17 Customer Review(s)

Peter
October 2024

“Canny Cottage is compact but adequate for 2 adults on a short stay.”

The beach is indeed a 1 minute walk away and local facilities are nearby (Morrisons supermarket 5 minute drive with 50kW Electric Vehicle charging) charging was out of order for us and next nearest is 35 minutes away so a charge point would be a good idea at the cottage itself. People with limited mobility will not cope easily, the steps inside cottage are OK but my mobility scooter wasn't usable because of uneven and unsuitable surfaces in the whole village area. Listing needs addressing as it ...

The beach is indeed a 1 minute walk away and local facilities are nearby (Morrisons supermarket 5 minute drive with 50kW Electric Vehicle charging) charging was out of order for us and next nearest is 35 minutes away so a charge point would be a good idea at the cottage itself. People with limited mobility will not cope easily, the steps inside cottage are OK but my mobility scooter wasn't usable because of uneven and unsuitable surfaces in the whole village area. Listing needs addressing as it lists a dishwasher which isn't there.

- Peter, October 2024
Anna July 2024

“The location of this cottage is very hard to beat.”

The property was spotless and the sofa and armchair were very comfortable. The property is well lit. The shower does not drain properly so it is very difficult to get sand to stop building up on the shower tray. It must be a pain for your cleaner to deal with. If you had a shower head that was not fixed it would be a bit easier to clean the shower tray after washing sand off feet. The cleaning pack contains items that are superfluous but does not contain enough washing liquid. It contains 3 dishwasher tablets, in spite of there being no dishwasher, and 2 bin liners, when only one is needed. The bottle of washing up liquid is tiny. It is also more wasteful, to be purchasing lots of little bottles instead of putting one large bottle of liquid out and changing it, when it runs out. It is also wasteful to give people dish washer tablets that will just end up in the bin. The welcome pack is pretty mean, compared to most other holiday lets. All of the other places we have rented, over the years (more than 15) have had enough teabags, coffee and sugar for more than a week and not just 2 days. A pint of uht milk and a sugar bowl with sugar in it would have been more useful than the packets of biscuits that were left for us. Most places provide a pint of milk and a loaf of bread, in addition to tea/coffee/sugar. It would be helpful if some more pegs could be provided, for drying washing outside.

- Anna, July 2024
Kathryn July 2024

“Lovely little cottage in the village of Low Hauxley.”

Very cozy and comfy with lovely hot shower. Minutes to the beach and 5 mins drive into Amble where there are lots of nice shops and restaurants. Did not want to leave

- Kathryn, July 2024
Alison June 2024

“We had a wonderful two weeks in Canny Cottage, Low Hauxley.”

The cottage was without doubt the best one that we have stayed in. It was well equipped with everything we needed, tastefully decorated and was also comfortable and quiet. We had no problems whatsoever with the shower or the water temperature as mentioned in a very recent review. In fact there was a plentiful supply of on demand hot water. The conservatory and garden were a real bonus where we could settle down and enjoy the peace, tranquillity and birdlife. The property is located in a fabulous position a few minutes from the sea and giving easy access to the sights along the coast including Holy Island, Wallington Hall, Howick Hall, Dunstanburgh, Morpeth etc. Great walking country including a nice easy (ish) one to Linhope Spout. On a rather rainy day we were also able to catch a train from Alnmouth into Newcastle to see the exceptional Turner exhibition in the Laing Gallery. Bistro 23 in Alnmouth is great for a more special evening meal but you should book. It also functions as a tea room during the day but we didn’t experience that. Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre is a stones throw from the cottage with a nice cafe. The Artisan Cafe in Newbiggin is fantastic value for yummy bacon sarnies, jacket potatoes and cake. Howick Hall-lovely Earl Grey tea cake. Spurrelis for good coffee and ice cream. The Harbour Fish Bar in Amble does amazing fish and chips……we could go on…… All in all we had such a memorable time in no small part due to how lovely the cottage is. Thank you for a great stay, we hope to return! As an aside the builders were not a problem at all-we found it easier to reverse park in front on the garage to ease departure if required and thus to avoid the parking van(s). However, we were told by the owners of the cottage being renovated that the builders are scheduled to finish work soon anyway.

- Alison, June 2024
Christopher June 2024

“The cottage was ideal for 2.”

The location was good and enabled us to visit the areas of Northumberland that were important to us. The cottage could have been cleaner; there were cobwebs on the bedroom ceiling from day one which had been there a while. Equipment was very basic giving a cheap feel. Main problem was the shower which after seeking a repair Sykes admitted would only last 5 minutes and the next person would have to wait at least 15 minutes before they could shower. The thermostat was stuck on very hot and was inoperable. This info should be included in the advert for this property so that clients can decide whether they want to be dictated to about showering preferences. We enjoyed the location but the to and froing with Sykes was poor and, as yet, only a refusal of reasonable discount for our trouble. In all a good location let down by lack of attention to detail.

- Christopher, June 2024
Graham May 2024

“Lovely place conservatory really nice to sit in Northumbria cottages service excellent.”

Quite only the sound of the birds wind in the trees and the waves. Really enjoyed our stay

- Graham, May 2024
Rachel May 2024

“Fabulous property great location it was so peaceful and a great base for exploring.”

We'd definitely return. My only small criticism is in a cottage for 3 people there were only 2 dining chairs for the table which meant we couldn't all sit at the table- perhaps a folding chair for occasional use that doesn't take up space?

- Rachel, May 2024

Thank you for your fantastic review! Also thanks for alerting us to the missing chair- there should be three, we’ll make sure to replace the missing one as soon as possible. Property Owner
Chris May 2024

“Lovely tucked away cottage.”

Well equipped and clean. We enjoyed using the conservatory and small garden. Great position for access to walks and the beautiful coastal areas.

- Chris, May 2024

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, much appreciated! So glad to hear you had a nice and relaxing time in Low Hauxley! Property Owner
Dickon April 2024

“Lovely cottage in an amazing location!”

- Dickon, April 2024

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star rating – it's much appreciated! Property Owner
Dickon October 2023

“Lovely cottage in a great little village by the sea, highly recommended!”

- Dickon, October 2023
Sue September 2023

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

The beach is so close and the area is outstanding , quiet and yet only a short trip to town and supplies. We found the sofa slightly too low backed, but easily remedied by bringing in the conservatory furniture. We were not disturbed by next doors workmen, In fact they were a good source of local knowledge. Ingram Spout etc....

- Sue, September 2023
Angela July 2023

“A lovely cosy cottage.”

Quiet area. Only thing is the oven is very complicated to work.

- Angela, July 2023
Dickon July 2023

“We had a great stay at Canny Cottage, location was perfect and the cottage itself was lovely.”

Thanks for our stay!

- Dickon, July 2023
Andrew June 2023

“We stayed at " Canny Cottage" in 2022, this was our second holiday there.”

We had difficulty with the TV and could only get " catch-up" telly , despite rebooting the Router, we were limited to BBC i-player , ITV x, etc . We could not raise the EPG on the TV screen and contacted Northumbrian cottages about it who said they were prepared to send someone out to have a look at it, but we did not pursue the matter as the weather was excellent and we spent very little time in the place. They was a builder doing a complete update of the house next door and would be there for another 3 months, but with a bit of manouvering we got the car out of the alloted parking slot. Its a great place to stay, and a perfect base to travel around the area. Hauxley Nature reserve cafe has delicous scones, and its a 10 minute walk away, with lovely views of the lake. The beach is 150 yards away , and best in the evening when it is deserted, with lovely views of Coquet Island. Amble Harbour mouth at high tide had a pod of dolphins rolling around near the pier, and they are plenty of rabbits in the back garden. Warkworth is walking distance away , and they are regular buses for the return journey to Amble. At Alnmouth use the Golf club for cheap food and drink or walk to Boulmer for meal at "Fishing Boat inn" , its closed Mondays. Rothbury , lovely place, car park next to the river is free for 72 hours !! Seahouses , Northumbrian council car parking prices are a rip-off, instead use the road to Bamburgh, right hand side just out of town , free, with loads of spaces. At Bamburgh use the castle car parks £4 all day, or use the two car parks at the "Windings" which are free all day. The Northumbrian Council car park in Bamburgh is £6 for three hours !!! Also Morpeth, lovely little town, plenty of womens clothes shops and arcade, with a nice park, and a large free car park near Morrisons.

- Andrew, June 2023
June June 2023

“Thee we holiday property was ideal for my friend with a downstairs bathroom and bedroom.”

The kitchen was well equipped and had everything you would need to cook . Our only problem was working out how to switch the oven on , despite the instructions available . It was very quiet despite the warning about the builders nearby , and as went out most days it did not affect us .The property is a sort walk to a wonderful beach and the Hauxley Nature reserve which also had wonderful cakes scones and breakfasts. As it was a bit chilly we did have the heating on but that was easy to operate . I would love to visit again and stay longer there are so many places we did not visit .

- June, June 2023
Alyson April 2023

“This cottage ideally placed for peace, quiet and relaxation.”

Plenty of great places to walk to from the front door. We haven't used our car all week. Conservatory a huge bonus if weather not so good. Ongoing building works at neighbouring property not an issue as builders kept noise/ disruption to a minimum. No need to bring tea towels or oven gloves as suggested in instructions. Hairdryer also supplied (but not listed) You may wish to bring a small bottle of washing up liquid and cleaning wipes ,as not supplied . Spare loo roll wouldn't go amiss. Will definitely be returning to this lovely place .

- Alyson, April 2023
Harn April 2023

“The cottage itself was lovely.”

However on arrival on Thursday before Easter weekend after a long drive, with 2 hungry young children, as a single parent, I arrived to find the code for the key box wouldn’t work. In the pouring rain, with crying children, I tried for 20 minutes, then ran Northumbria cottages and was on hold for 35 minutes - given it was now nearly 5.30pm, I eventually assumed that I was not on hold as the message was telling me and that the lines weren’t very busy and that in fact the office was probably closed. I started to walk round the village in the hope I might meet someone who knew the owners and by some miracle I did. They rang the owner and it turned out the code I’d been given was the wrong one. Appalling! I had a dinner reservation which I missed and told my upset children I’d cobble together something when finally in. On getting in, I walked round the cottage to find no towels or bed linen despite being told there would be at the properly. Then I had to Google the nearest large supermarket where I had to drive my pretty hacked off kids to buy bed linen. They didn’t have any towels so I had to buy a beach towel which the 3 of us used for the weekend. By the time I actually got back to the cottage and made beds and fed kids it was 10pm. A pretty rubbish start to our holiday. I expect a refund for this reason and hope all of this will be sorted before the next guests are in. The cottage itself was nice and a lovely cottage but the start really ruined it for us.

- Harn, April 2023

Thank for your sending us your review. We are incredibly sorry for the experience you have had and want to acknowledge that this was our mistake at NCCC. This property was new on our system and we missed the opportunity to have this ready for guests on this occasion. We work on behalf of the owner and this was our responsibility. Since your experience we have put new processes in place to ensure that this doesn’t happen again and we have obviously been in touch with you to refund your rental. As you have mentioned the property is lovely and we hope you would consider coming back in the future to enjoy a better holiday. Property Owner

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x single
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC
Kitchen/diner
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Conservatory
Central heating
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine
Smart TV, WiFi
Live tv channels are also available in addition to catchup TV
Fuel and power included
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Private parking for 1 car
Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio, and furniture
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1.6 miles, pub 1.2 miles, beach 0.3 miles
Note: There is limited headroom in the single bedroom
Note: There are 2 steps between the kitchen/diner and the sitting room
Note:- 2 well behaved, small/medium sized dogs accepted.

The property

Amble 2.2 miles Warkworth 3.6 miles Alnmouth 7.9 miles Canny Cottage is a two-bedroom annexe located just a stone's throw away from the beautiful beach in Low Hauxley near Amble, Northumberland. Hauxley beach is great for swimming, paddle boarding or kayaking, or just relaxing on the golden sands. The cottage has an enclosed garden, private parking, and a rustic interior. It's close to a wide range of amenities and the Northumberland Coast AONB, which makes it an ideal base for a retreat for a couple or small family. You enter the property into the well-equipped, country-style kitchen/diner, which leads through to the cosy sitting room with its wood-burning stove and smart TV. ( Lve TV channels are now also available in addition to catch-up TV). You can also relax in the bright and airy sun room, which opens on to the enclosed, south-facing garden, equipped with outdoor bistro table and chairs for alfresco dining. The sleeping accommodation is in the ground floor double bedroom and upstairs in the single bedroom. Both rooms are serviced by the ground floor shower room. You can enjoy nearby attractions such as the Hauxley Nature Reserve, just a short walk away, and Amble, where you will find the popular Harbour Village, a hub of shops and restaurants, including The Fish Shack, The Old Boathouse, and the Fat Mermaid Deli kitchen, all enjoying breath-taking sea views. A little further on is Warkworth, where you can tour the remains of Warkworth Castle, or stroll across the golden shoreline of Warkworth Beach, before practicing your swing at Warkworth Golf Club. Alnmouth Beach, a few miles up the coast, is also a popular area to explore, where you can join the walking trail from Amble to Bamburgh, or head to Northumberland National Park for further hiking trails. Experience the coast and country at Canny Cottage.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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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.

Please note: There are building works happening at number 26 (two doors down) Whilst our neighbours have assured us that noise and disturbance will be kept to a minimum, guests should be aware that they may be some disruption during this time. Completion expected spring / early summer.

Note:- 1 Small dog accepted from 2nd August 2024 - Regret this is not allowed prior to

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Reviews & Ratings

“Canny Cottage is compact but adequate for 2 adults on a short stay.”

“The location of this cottage is very hard to beat.”

“Lovely little cottage in the village of Low Hauxley.”

“We had a wonderful two weeks in Canny Cottage, Low Hauxley.”

“The cottage was ideal for 2.”

“Lovely place conservatory really nice to sit in Northumbria cottages service excellent.”

“Fabulous property great location it was so peaceful and a great base for exploring.”

“Lovely tucked away cottage.”

“Lovely cottage in an amazing location!”

“Lovely cottage in a great little village by the sea, highly recommended!”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

“A lovely cosy cottage.”

“We had a great stay at Canny Cottage, location was perfect and the cottage itself was lovely.”

“We stayed at " Canny Cottage" in 2022, this was our second holiday there.”

“Thee we holiday property was ideal for my friend with a downstairs bathroom and bedroom.”

“This cottage ideally placed for peace, quiet and relaxation.”

“The cottage itself was lovely.”

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About the location

AMBLE