The Huffy House | Alnmouth | Bilton | Northumbria

4.1★

2 Guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

49 Customer Review(s)

Christine
December 2024

“Just lovely, enjoyed it very much.”

- Christine, December 2024
Alastair November 2024

“We love it.”

Second visit and booked for May. If you are looking for an ikea type property this is not the holiday for you but if you want privacy, fantastic views,character and lots of charm then you will love it. Friendly helpful owners there if you need it. Had a great week. Thank you!

- Alastair, November 2024
Tony October 2024

“We were, to say the least, very disappointed with this property, indeed we decided not to stay and returned home.”

It looked tired and in need of a complete make-over. Bearing in mind we have booked many Sykes properties before, and without exception they’ve all been good to excellent, this one was a huge let down. We have made our views clear to Sykes. We have always looked upon Sykes properties as being top quality because you always know their advertised holiday homes will be of a good standard. The Huffy House, as it presently stands is not, in our view, of the standard we’d expect and the photos of it on the website must surely be quite dated now. So very disappointing.

- Tony, October 2024
Linda October 2024

“A lovely cosy rustic cottage, esp with the woodburner going.”

The view is amazing! Access was ok for us but wouldn’t suit wheelchair users or anyone not keen on stone steps. Clean inside, with a wet room & hot shower. Kitchen has dishwasher & washing machine, fairly new. Also a microwave (less new). Picnic tables & bbq area (a bit neglected but quite sound). Pleasant garden but it has a drop into the next field, so elderly or excitable dogs need supervision. Rest of garden is enclosed & nicely managed. Good location for all the coastal attractions- we are considering returning next year

- Linda, October 2024
Karen October 2024

“Our second stay at this beautiful cottage which is really a home from home in an outstanding location.”

Full of quirky reclaimed features and antique furniture. Friendly owners who live opposite the cottage. Flagstone floors make it excellent for taking dogs with you. Cant wait to come back next year.

- Karen, October 2024
Johanna October 2024

“This was our third time at the Huffy House and we always stay in the autumn.”

We instantly feel relaxed as soon as we arrive, the house is cosy and warm (we’ve only ever needed to use the wood burner once) and we love the space, inside and out. We don’t tend to cook evening meals when we are on holiday as we prefer to eat out or get a takeaway, but there is plenty of equipment in the house for making breakfast/lunch. Our dog sadly passed away in April, but he loved the garden whenever he came to the house and was always very relaxed. The house is well located & we enjoyed walking into Alnmouth or driving to the many sights in the area. Alnmouth train station is a short walk down the hill so we went to Edinburgh for the day which was about 1 hr 15 and a scenic journey. We loved watching trains pass over the viaduct, and occasionally the cows would come up to the house. The dark sky is amazing and we’ve seen a few shooting stars. We were lucky enough to see the Northern Lights from the garden this time which was an added bonus!

- Johanna, October 2024
Nancy September 2024

“Huffy House is in a beautiful location and near to other places of interest.”

The property itself is quirky and I can imagine when initially refurbished looked beautiful plus the material used were once of a high standard. However Huffy House is desperate for some TLC. The whole of the property requires a deep clean especially the bathroom where there is green mould on the tiles and shower cable. The bedding is shabby and well worn and new pillows and duvet are needed desperately. The cold tap handle in the kitchen came off in my hand on the first day plus no cooker hood light. There was no welcome note or manuals although the owner did come and introduce herself and was friendly, however we tried to leave note about the tap but could not gain access to the owners property to leave it and never seen them after the first day and the number we had was not recognised. The above concerns have been raised in the past but nothing seems to be getting addressed.

- Nancy, September 2024
Ruth August 2024

“We had a great week at the Huffy House, it is in a very good position for exploring further afield too.”

Upon arriving we immediately felt comfortable and relaxed. We found it very practical too with us having two dogs, especially with the flagstone flooring, where you are not constantly worrying about carpets, but very homely still. We really loved the layout. The cottage is rustic and full of character. A good sized garden, with truly fantastic views. We just had to be a little careful with our elderly dog as there are a couple of split levels in the garden and a few steps, but this was easily managed. We were a little surprised by some earlier reviews that were a little negative, which seemed a shame and could put people off, we just found it very cosy and comfortable, ideal for us and the dogs. We most definitely hope to return sometime in the future. It was a pleasure to meet the owners, Jill & Tom.

- Ruth, August 2024
Barbara August 2024

“Lovely location and the restoration work is brilliant.”

It was a fabulous base from which to explore Northumberland for the first time. We shall return!

- Barbara, August 2024
Marianne July 2024

“We had a very enjoyable stay in Huffy House in 2023, super location And we had the same this year 2024 Nothing has changed - and that’s a problem, all the minor issues from last year have deteriorated.”

Huffy House now needs a Facelift. The website images are 5 Years out of date. Leave a week free in November (preferably earlier). Swop over to new furnishings, a quick dash of paint, and simple wall pointing. Voila we would go back, but want to see improvements, or a reduced rate.

- Marianne, July 2024
Clive June 2024

“The Owner has clearly given up on this property.”

The Photographs that appear on the website were taken many years ago. There is Dust / Grime throughout the property. I will be sending the Sykes Head of Customer Services photographs that we have taken to prove our claims. Sykes need to visit the property ASAP - and we recommend that any future booking are suspended until a full property inspection takes place.

- Clive, June 2024
Anne June 2024

“This cottage is going for gite shabby chic, unfortunately it is shabby and not chic.”

The equipment was poor, miss matching crockery and glasses and limited. The view is wonderful and this quirky cottage could be as well with some TLC.

- Anne, June 2024
Claire June 2024

“Cannot fault the location and views however the property was not as expected or as the pictures suggested.”

Garden was overgrown and untidy. BBQ area overgrown and unusable. Dangerous flagstones in areas also. Bathroom area could have been lovely but had green mould and daily wood lice creatures. Shower flex was mouldy and toilet seat broken. Kitchen well equipped but missing blinds on a window and some crockery badly chipped. Bed needs new pillows drastically and one toilet roll for a 6 day stay is quite limited. No welcome note or guide to the property was strange considering price charged and as regular renters we usually would find some basics provided - tea, coffee, sugar, oil etc. Could be a fabulous getaway but needs a lot of TLC and attention.

- Claire, June 2024
Helen June 2024

“Quirky place, but loved it.”

Views are stunning. Lovely wood burner for when the British weather lets you down! Very dog friendly. Could do with some new pillows! Easy access to railway station. Easy walk into Alnmouth village and the beach. Owners very kind and friendly.

- Helen, June 2024
David June 2024

“First impression building, garden, views especially views lovely.”

Garden overgrown bbq area not useable, grass was cut. Nowhere to relax outside, big drop into a field quite dangerous for pets and children,(not child friendly). Inside kitchen well equiped but cleanedliness not up to standard. Living/sleeping area not comfortable, sofa needs replacing, coffee table too big for area. The views were spectacular from the bed. The shower room/toilet was a good area but was having to get rid of woodlice all the time. Overall this place has potential to be a fantastic holiday home just needs a bit of TLC.

- David, June 2024
Alastair May 2024

“Loved everything about.”

It. Perfect in every way! Owners very helpful if needed.

- Alastair, May 2024
Alison February 2024

“The property was lovely.”

It’s quirky with lots of interesting features. It was so nice to lie in bed and look out at the amazing view! It is very well equipped lots of cooking equipment etc. The location is great too.

- Alison, February 2024
Colin January 2024

“Quirky wonderful little bolt hole with the most amazing views, close enough to Alnmouth and so peaceful.”

Will be returning

- Colin, January 2024
Sue January 2024

“We booked a week's break at The Huffy House for January 20th 2024.”

We noticed on weather reports that the week of January 13th was going to be really bad and as my husband is a builder and doesn't get paid if he doesn't work we looked at Sykes website and saw that The Huffy House was available on the 13th January so rang Sykes and asked if we could bring the holiday forward a week. I kept ringing Sykes to see if they had heard back from the owner but the answer was no every time so later in the day I rang Sykes again and said if we can't go on the 13th can we move our booking till later in the year. To cut a long story short, we received a message from Sykes the next morning to say that the owner of The Huffy House says we cannot move our week to the 13th January and we also couldn't move it forward to later in the year. Very disappointed with this response. We won't use Sykes again nor Northumbria Cottages which is a shame as it's a lovely cottage.

- Sue, January 2024
Garry December 2023

“It was Fabulous .”

The veiw from the cottage are marvellous. The location is perfect .love it

- Garry, December 2023
Michael November 2023

“On a negative point, in the listing it states “fuel and power included in rent” also note “starter fuel provided” as shown in the photograph on Sykes the basket is full.”

Upon arrival we questioned this and was told “all the wood was wet”. We would have thought at the very least they would have done what we had to do and pop into town to get a bag of logs. On a positive note, of which there were many, cosy, quiet and with ample white goods. The area has lots of places to visit including many castles, holy island and you must visit Craster for the locally caught kippers.

- Michael, November 2023
Lorna October 2023

“A lovely quirky place to stay.”

Fabulous setting, great for accessing the Northumberland coastline and a short walk into Alnmouth. We were able to make use of the outdoor picnic bench to watch the trains passing over the viaduct, even though close to the station it is very quiet. Dark clear skies also allowed star gazing. Lovely views from longue/bedroom and kitchen, Property had everything you need, a small freezer would be a good addition as would a few extra glasses. Log burner used nightly made for a toasty warm evenings.

- Lorna, October 2023
Sherri October 2023

“We had a wonderful time at the Huffy House.”

It exceeded our expectations. The view is amazing and is a real treat to wake up to in the mornings. There is everything you need, it is very comfortable and we loved it. You don’t need to go up the few steep steps - there’s another way round (ideal for our elderly dog). It’s only minutes from Alnmouth and the beach, and is well placed to explore the beautiful Northumberland coast and neighbouring castles. Everyone we met was very friendly -and it’s a very dog friendly area too! A great place to stay.

- Sherri, October 2023
Mark September 2023

“The Huffy House was a fabulous base for us and our two whippets to stay to explore the beautiful Northumberland coast.”

The views were stunning and the garden was a great addition.

- Mark, September 2023
David September 2023

“We had a perfect week, quiet, with super views, Gill was on hand if we needed anything.”

Although 380 miles for us, we hope to re-visit, it was worth the journey.

- David, September 2023
Alan August 2023

“A lovely stay in a cottage with great views , the only negative would be that a couple of kitchen utensils required replacing.”

A flimsy fish slice and a well stained plastic jug

- Alan, August 2023
Peter July 2023

“Absolutely superb place to stay with views that are second to none.”

The cottage is superb with a lovely gard n. Very quiet and peaceful. Lovely owners who welcomed us in and were there if we needed them. A great base for exploring the area. We would book this again with hesitation and will definitely be visiting again in the future.

- Peter, July 2023
Susan July 2023

“Lovely cottage and very friendly owners.”

The garden and the views are fabulous and the cottage itself is quirky and comfortable. It's very quiet at night, too. We'd come again ... what more can I say?

- Susan, July 2023
Janey July 2023

“A charming cottage in beautiful surroundings.”

So lovely and relaxing immediately felt at home

- Janey, July 2023
Keith June 2023

“Had a great time, peaceful and a wonderful veiw.”

Very quite, The that was just what we wanted. The only thing it was lacking, a handrail to help old people (us) get down the steps.! Another item which would be very handy would be a small freezer. All in all, a very relaxing and peaceful holiday. Well done Jill and Tom. Keith and Janet. June 17-24th.

- Keith, June 2023
Matthew May 2023

“Beautiful place to stay, amazing area and Jill is a lovely host.”

Sykes on the other hand were extremely unhelpful, when we arrived at the property the oven wasn't working. The customer service received by Sykes was not good. We will not book through Sykes again and we won't recommend them either.

- Matthew, May 2023
Elizabeth April 2023

“Very cosy little space with everything we needed as a couple and spaniel for a week away.”

Outstanding views from the sitting room/bedroom, very comfortable bed with wildlife on the doorstep. We were met the next morning by the owner to check on us to see if we needed anything, very charming lady. Thank you for allowing us to stay we had a lovely time in our favourite part of the world

- Elizabeth, April 2023
Paul February 2023

“Had a lovely holiday at The Huffy House.”

It was a great base for getting to other areas of Northumberland. Property has fabulous views and privacy. We stayed in February, so the weather was cold, but once shutters closed and fire and electric heating on, we were very cosy. Sofa was a chesterfield, so I was not very comfortable but was in keeping with the style of the cottage. We had our dog with us, and he loved it. Was a very stress free holiday, just what we needed. The owner's live opposite and gave us advice on walks in area as well as offering help with any problems but we didn't have any so no issues there. Thank you

- Paul, February 2023
Keith February 2023

“It was pretty much perfect for us and what we were looking for.”

Sitting in the stillness and quiet was sublime Loved the accommodation someone with a good eye and empathy for the building equipped it. Pls do not print this bit below My only comments were Being a short arse I couldn’t open the window in the wet room to let steam out from the shower The heated towel rail , couldn’t work out how it went on /off. My dog ran into the fields on day one. No animals were in the fields, although farm animals don’t interest her at all I was eventually able to retrieve her She’s young and just got over stimulated. If that was a potential problem maybe there needs to be more of a barrier ?

- Keith, February 2023
Elizabeth January 2023

“We had a lovely short break at The Huffy House, it was quiet, comfortable and ideal for a 14 year old Spaniel who still manages two good walks a day, but prefers his humans close by.”

All on one level, and so close to good walks and the wonderful Alnmouth beach. The views over the fields are wonderful. Would definitely recommend! We had a small hiccup with our booking but Tom and Jill sorted it out whilst we diverted to Warkworth for our dinner. Somehow our booking details hadn't filtered through properly and they weren't expecting us. It wasn't a problem to us and we found an excellent pub, The Mason's Arms in Warkworth. Also very doggy friendly. Warkworth also has a super river walk for humans and doggies, plus the most marvellous tea room called Bertram's, they welcome dogs here too.

- Elizabeth, January 2023
Oct 2021

“Fabulous little cottage with a great garden with unbelievable views.”

The huffy house was perfect for our 2 dogs. A great location close enough to Alnmouth but far enough away to feel like you are totally secluded. The Huffy House is definitely on our list of places to return to.

- , Oct 2021
Sep 2021

“We loved The Huffy House.”

Quiet and peaceful to return to each day and a fabulous view from the garden

- , Sep 2021
Sep 2021

“Excellent - cottage in great location with lovely views and cottage itself very comfortable.”

Owner made us very welcome with lovely flowers in the house and it being thoughtfully equipped

- , Sep 2021
Oct 2019

“We arrived a little later than expected but the owner was still on hand to greet us, as she lives next door, The property was very well equipped and a great base to explore the area.”

The owner was very happy to answer any questions we had at any point yet we were left to our own devices at all times. We were able to totally relax and left feeling completely reinvigorated.

- , Oct 2019
Apr 2019

“This is a stunning property - it is very quirky but has everything a holiday maker needs.”

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- , Apr 2019
Dec 2018

“Beautiful, cosy and amazing views, fourth time we've been to this property and we adore it.”

- , Dec 2018
Oct 2018

“Lovely clean cottage, views amazing to wake up to.”

Property sympathetically restored. Large garden.

- , Oct 2018
Oct 2018

“A cottage with amazing views across open countryside.”

Comfortable property tastefully furnished.

- , Oct 2018
Sep 2018

“The Huffy House was cosy and just what we needed.”

Lovely comfortable furnishing and beautiful views. Beautiful area and near to amazing coastlines. Garden dog safe and well laid out.

- , Sep 2018
Sep 2018

“The property was very well presented, particularly like the use of recycled materials.”

- , Sep 2018
Jun 2018

“Quirky property with beautiful views.”

- , Jun 2018
Jun 2018

“Really nice cottage with lovely views over the fields.”

Amenities are very good and it is in a good central position for touring Northumberland as well as being only five minutes from the mainline station.

- , Jun 2018
May 2018

“Lovely, quirky and comfortable.”

Would visit again.

- , May 2018
Apr 2018

“An unusual but attractive property with wide open views to the North.”

Very comfortable with a large well appointed kitchen. Convenient for main line trains (station easy walking distance -10 mins). Well located for easy access to facilities in Alnwick and touring in the North East and the Border Country.

- , Apr 2018

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Summary

Single-storey
Open-plan studio layout with king-size bed and sitting area with woodburning stove
Kitchen/diner
Wet room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Electric panel heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher
TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Private parking for 1 car
Gardens with lawns, patio areas, patio furniture, barbecue
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1.7 miles, pub 1.8 miles
Note: Starter fuel for woodburning stove provided with additional fuel available to purchase locally

The property

The Huffy House is an attractive stone cottage set in a large garden with uninterrupted views over the countryside.

This studio style property has a separate wetroom and spacious kitchen and dining area.

The log burner keeps you cosy in winter and the barbecue and outside seating area is great for summer.

Tucked away in the quiet hamlet of Bilton just a mile from Alnmouth and all its amenities and Alnmouth train station is only a 5 minute walk. ACCOMMODATION OVER ONE LEVEL (Ground) Kitchen/dining area with electric oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine and fridge. Living room/bedroom with sofa, king-size bed, TV, log burner. Wet room with electric shower, wc, basin and heated towel rail OTHER FACILITIES Lawn gardens and patio areas with large BBQ and outside seating.

Electric panel heating.

All power, starter fuel for stove, bed linen and towels included in rent.

Private parking for 1 car.

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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.

Note: Starter fuel for woodburning stove provided with additional fuel available to purchase locally

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Reviews & Ratings

“Just lovely, enjoyed it very much.”

“We love it.”

“We were, to say the least, very disappointed with this property, indeed we decided not to stay and returned home.”

“A lovely cosy rustic cottage, esp with the woodburner going.”

“Our second stay at this beautiful cottage which is really a home from home in an outstanding location.”

“This was our third time at the Huffy House and we always stay in the autumn.”

“Huffy House is in a beautiful location and near to other places of interest.”

“We had a great week at the Huffy House, it is in a very good position for exploring further afield too.”

“Lovely location and the restoration work is brilliant.”

“We had a very enjoyable stay in Huffy House in 2023, super location And we had the same this year 2024 Nothing has changed - and that’s a problem, all the minor issues from last year have deteriorated.”

“The Owner has clearly given up on this property.”

“This cottage is going for gite shabby chic, unfortunately it is shabby and not chic.”

“Cannot fault the location and views however the property was not as expected or as the pictures suggested.”

“Quirky place, but loved it.”

“First impression building, garden, views especially views lovely.”

“Loved everything about.”

“The property was lovely.”

“Quirky wonderful little bolt hole with the most amazing views, close enough to Alnmouth and so peaceful.”

“We booked a week's break at The Huffy House for January 20th 2024.”

“It was Fabulous .”

“On a negative point, in the listing it states “fuel and power included in rent” also note “starter fuel provided” as shown in the photograph on Sykes the basket is full.”

“A lovely quirky place to stay.”

“We had a wonderful time at the Huffy House.”

“The Huffy House was a fabulous base for us and our two whippets to stay to explore the beautiful Northumberland coast.”

“We had a perfect week, quiet, with super views, Gill was on hand if we needed anything.”

“A lovely stay in a cottage with great views , the only negative would be that a couple of kitchen utensils required replacing.”

“Absolutely superb place to stay with views that are second to none.”

“Lovely cottage and very friendly owners.”

“A charming cottage in beautiful surroundings.”

“Had a great time, peaceful and a wonderful veiw.”

“Beautiful place to stay, amazing area and Jill is a lovely host.”

“Very cosy little space with everything we needed as a couple and spaniel for a week away.”

“Had a lovely holiday at The Huffy House.”

“It was pretty much perfect for us and what we were looking for.”

“We had a lovely short break at The Huffy House, it was quiet, comfortable and ideal for a 14 year old Spaniel who still manages two good walks a day, but prefers his humans close by.”

“Fabulous little cottage with a great garden with unbelievable views.”

“We loved The Huffy House.”

“Excellent - cottage in great location with lovely views and cottage itself very comfortable.”

“We arrived a little later than expected but the owner was still on hand to greet us, as she lives next door, The property was very well equipped and a great base to explore the area.”

“This is a stunning property - it is very quirky but has everything a holiday maker needs.”

“Beautiful, cosy and amazing views, fourth time we've been to this property and we adore it.”

“Lovely clean cottage, views amazing to wake up to.”

“A cottage with amazing views across open countryside.”

“The Huffy House was cosy and just what we needed.”

“The property was very well presented, particularly like the use of recycled materials.”

“Quirky property with beautiful views.”

“Really nice cottage with lovely views over the fields.”

“Lovely, quirky and comfortable.”

“An unusual but attractive property with wide open views to the North.”

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About the location

ALNMOUTH