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Grebe Cottage

Alnmouth, Northumberland (Ref. 1138717)

Customer rating

4.7★

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A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Northumbria Coast and Country Cottages rating

  • 5 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

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19 Customer Review(s)

  • Matthew

    “This was comfortably our favourite holiday house that we have stayed in.”

    Great location, beautiful cottage feels with all the amenities needed to enjoy a family break. The local eating and watering holes are great, lovely local deli, and superb location to catch the train.

    Great location, beautiful cottage feels with all the amenities needed to enjoy a family break. The local eating and watering holes are great, lovely local deli, and superb location to catch the train.

    - Matthew, August 2025
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Summary

  • Over three floors
  • Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x second-floor twin, 1 x single
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
  • Central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine
  • Smart TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair available
  • Roadside parking available on first come basis
  • Communal courtyard across from property with furniture
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome (sorry not in communal garden area)
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.5 miles

The property

Grebe Cottage is a characterful, three-bedroom abode situated in the delightful seaside village of Alnmouth, Northumberland, providing a picture-perfect setting for a family, friends or couples' retreat. This dog-friendly, cottage is just moments away from the local amenities and the sandy beach, and offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with both a woodburning stove and gas central heating throughout. Cross the threshold into the open-plan living space and appreciate the warm and inviting atmosphere, with its woodburning stove creating a tranquil ambience. Here, you can relax on the plush sofa and enjoy a movie night on the Smart TV or using the DVD player, or if you're feeling a little peckish, the well-equipped kitchen has all the essentials for cooking up your favourite recipes, ready to savour over a glass of wine at the dining table or a fresh coffee from the Nespresso machine. If you're looking to bask in an alfresco feast, step outside into the communal courtyard where you can take advantage of the table and chairs, or head down to the beach with a homemade picnic and watch the sun go down. When the sky darkens, head upstairs to the first floor and retire to one of the two bedrooms, one of which is fitted with a king-size bed, Â and the other with a cozy single or head up to the second floor to make use of the lovely atmospheric twin attic room. Freshen up in the bathroom with a soak in the tub or a quick shower before snuggling in for the evening; there is also an additional bedroom comprising of twin single beds, residing on the second floor. Alnmouth provides a stunning backdrop to your stay at Grebe Cottage with its sandy beach, nearby amenities, a picturesque estuary with array of birds. Take a trip to the nearby medieval town of Alnwick, where you will find the historic Alnwick Castle, once home to the Percy family. Stroll around the beautiful walled gardens, overlooking the Northumberland Coastline and spot a variety of local wildlife. Afterward, enjoy a tasty pub lunch or an afternoon of shopping in the charming, cobbled streets, filled with an array of boutique shops and eateries. Your visit to Northumberland begins at Grebe Cottage - a peaceful abode ideal for a much-needed escape.

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

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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.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas