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If you’re looking for a staycation on the Northumberland coastline, Shorty’s is a welcoming holiday home in the town of Amble. Sleeping up to 5 guests, it is an ideal place to stay for families or groups of friends. Boasting private on site parking for up to three cars, an enclosed garden and free WiFi, Shorty’s has everything you could want for a self-catering stay by the sea.
The Space
Shorty’s has a cosy living room with two sofas, a TV and a bookcase with a selection of books making it a great place to relax. Traditional in style, the kitchen is fully equipped so you can prepare meals easily. The property boasts a separate dining room where you can gather your loved ones together and enjoy quality time together.
Take the stairs up to the first floor and you’ll find three bedrooms and the family bathroom. The master bedroom includes a double bedroom and built in wardrobes so you have ample space to store your belongings. Ideal for children and teenagers, the second bedroom is a twin and the third bedroom has a single bed.
Modern and clean, the family bathroom has a bathtub, walk in shower, WC and basin.
Outside you’ll find an enclosed garden with a decking area and a lawn.
Neighborhood
Shorty’s is located in the beautiful town of Amble on the Northumberland coastline. With a bustling marina and long stretching sandy shores, there is plenty of fun to be had here. You can try your hand at watersports as there are plenty of activities on offer including sailing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing. Hop on a boat trip to The Coquet Island, just a mile off the coast, to discover an array of wildlife. There are 35,000 nesting birds in the summer and a colony of over 600 seals!
Amble is also home to delicious restaurants and cosy pubs so you can enjoy a truly relaxing break. As Amble is a fishing town, you can expect the best seafood fresh from the coast. If it’s shopping you’re looking for, the town has lots of independent stores. Head to Harbour Village and you’ll find 15 brand new pods selling arts, crafts, food, drink and gifts.
Episodes of Vera have been filmed along this famous stretch Northumberland coast. It has also been visited by Robson Green and by Villages by the Sea's Ben Robinson. Villages by the Sea has also visited Warkworth, Alnmouth and Bamburgh, all of which are a stone's throw away from Amble. Recently "The Duchess and Her Magical Kingdom" was filmed at Alnwick, just a few miles inland from Amble. Alnwick Castle was an important venue for Harry Potter's Hogwarts.
Getting Around
Amble is located 15 miles from Morpeth and roughly 9 miles from Alnwick on the coast so it is perfectly situated for exploring Northumberland.
There are plenty of great bus routes making it easy to travel around the area. Hop on the X18 which travels from Alnwick through to Newcastle with stops in Craster, Seahouses and Bamburgh.
The nearest train station is roughly five miles away in Alnmouth. Located on the main East coast line, express trains stop at Alnmouth train station throughout the day so you can get a direct train to London in just 3 and a half hours. Edinburgh is just one hour away, Berwick upon Tweed and Newcastle just half an hour.
Guests have access to the full property. The keys to the property are accessed via a secure key safe and full details will be provided shortly before your arrival date.
There is private, on site parking for three vehicles.
Dogs are more than welcome at Shorty's, however please do not leave your pups alone inside the property at any point during your stay.
Check-in: 16:00
Checkout: 10:00
4.42
(48 Reviews)
01/11/2024
Nice big house very spacious, but dated compared to pictures
28/10/2024
28/09/2024
plenty of space inside and out, felt private ,the items and furniture in the house felt like home from home very relaxing comfortable and quiet holiday, pleasant neighbors would go again nothing o
15/09/2024
We really liked the location it was very quiet and close to the places we wanted to visit. Also liked the shower. TV was rather small and the buttons on the remote had to be pressed several times
13/09/2024
A lovely clean house. A folder with everything from nearby walks and amenities to how to work the tv was so helpful.
10/09/2024
Everything needed for a long weekend away. Beds were comfortable and shower really good. Could do with some updating and decorating in some areas.
02/09/2024
Lovely, homely property that was clean and welcoming. Plenty of space for 4 adults and a teenager with all the facilities we needed. Nice garden to sit in too when the weather was warm enough. The property is in a good walking distance from the local amenities and the harbour. Good communication from the hosts before, during and after our stay. Thank you
08/08/2024
Reasonable value and quality house - ideal for a family
06/08/2024
Great location for exploring the area, house was spacious and felt homely.
03/08/2024
Just some feedback on the facilities. The beds are really comfortable and the linen including towels was really superior quality. The bathroom facilities are excellent. Soap, shower gel and toilet roll provided. Inside the house was nice and clean. Nice size house for a family. Parking excellent. Nice quiet cul de sac very close to the beach and all facilities. Instructions and communication very good. I have a few constructive comments to make which will help improve the facilities: Freezer compartment in refrigerator or separate freezer Old fashioned wooden furniture in lounge needs replacing. Flower pots in front garden all full of weeds! Back garden in need of full makeover I hope you take my comments as useful
27/07/2024
We enjoyed our stay in Amble. The house was a great size for our family of five and the outside space was welcome. Really comfy beds and clean linen. Ample towels and bedding available. Lovely friendly neighbours either side of the house. Missing a few home comforts (kitchen roll, pepper) and we found empty beer cans in a low down cupboard on arrival. Also didn’t appreciate the extra insurance we had to pay for. Surely AirB&B covers insurance? Also didn’t receive checkin details before arriving so needed to contact AirB&B for extra assistance.
19/07/2024
The property was well situated within walking distance of the harbour. Very dog friendly with an enclosed garden albeit overgrown. We had to cut brambles & nettles back, & the patio does need some maintenance. Beds very comfortable. Kitchen was well equipped. We stayed for 2 weeks & overall we were comfortable. Not sure we will rent from this host again.
05/07/2024
Lively house in Amble with plenty of room for 5 people and a dog. Everything you need for a little stay away. Within walking distance to the town, shops, pubs restaurants etc. lots of beautiful beaches in the vicinity.
28/06/2024
Lovely house in nice area onlyv10 min walk too everything
13/06/2024
In a good location only 10 mins walk from the town centre and harbour. Well equipped and spacious. Secure garden for dogs and in a quiet residential area
08/06/2024
Good location for us, just we were restricted for places to eat out with dogs. The outside area could do with a bit of a tidy up but the conservatory was really good and we used probably more than any other room. The only really complaint was that bed in the main bedroom was too small and uncomfortable. Would recommend to friends and family.
26/05/2024
Good location for coastal visits. Secure garden for dogs and easy walk into Amble harbour and town.
08/04/2024
All good.
01/04/2024
Lovely house, just what we needed for a base to explore Northumberland. Would recommend
04/11/2023
Great stay at Shortys - had everything we needed and only a short walk into the centre of Amble. Proactive communication in advance, during and after stay. No issues at all.
25/10/2023
Good size garden for the two dogs we had with us. Within easy walking distance of shops, good access to beach for dog walks and easy to get back on main route for other places to visit.
03/08/2023
12/07/2023
Great couches, comfy beds, good location for shops and amenities The garden needed a bit of attention.
26/06/2023
Great location, clean house, good amenities close by. House was secure for kids and dogs
23/06/2023
This semi-detached property was adequate for our needs and situated in a cul de sac on a residential housing estate which was quiet and an easy 10/15 minute walk to the town or the beach. We had a big problem with a broken bed in the double room and uncomfortable mattresses on two single beds. However the home owner ordered a new bed base and mattresses which arrived within 48 hours. The kitchen was well equipped with an abundance of crockery, cutlery, glasses etc. An extra fridge/freezer in the garage was handy, as was the downstairs loo. The upstairs bathroom had a roomy shower and good sized bath. There was a small conservatory leading to a decked area and lawn, which we made use of as the weather was lovely for our stay.
11/06/2023
Location great The double bed needs replacing , you fall into the middle , we turned the mattress over to discover it was bed base not mattress. The single bed room was not much better . The dinning room chairs need some maintenance . Not the 1 st to tell these problems notes left in house from past people
30/05/2023
The house was on a quiet street with plenty of parking ,the house was comfortable and it had everything we needed. The tv signal wasn't very good.
12/05/2023
an excellent base to explore the beautiful area and beaches.
24/04/2023
Great stay! Really liked the accomodation
16/04/2023
Shorty's is a semi detached property in a quiet area. It was spotlessly clean and had everything we needed. It was a super base to explore the Northumberland coast. Thank you so much.
12/04/2023
Lovely, spacious home for a family to explore the beautiful Northumberland coast. Great location, great communication, felt like home from home. Would stay again.
09/02/2023
Great place, and very helpful
02/02/2023
Great place to stay
30/12/2022
Amble is beautiful, the accommodation had everything we needed , the shower was lovely and warm. fully stocked kitchen , squeaky beds but didn't keep us up. large driveway and lovely garden . we would stay again. The host was very quick at responding too thank you !
21/11/2022
The actual rental price was competitive however I was a little disturbed by the supplementary cleaning charge . Not too keen on the need to lodge a deposit for any damage incurred either . As we left the property clean and undamaged I hope to promptly receive refund of the damage deposit
01/10/2022
The location
05/09/2022
Very clean, comfortable property in a great location
17/08/2022
12/08/2022
Comfortable and clean house in a quiet area. Garden enclosed so suitable for dogs. Amazing beaches nearby but nearest dog friendly beach a 40 minute walk or 5 minute drive. All in all a good property for a holiday/ break.
21/07/2022
Location in residential area within walking distance of local amenities. Great to have parking and a secure garden for our dog. House was very clean but could do with some TLC although did have a new bathroom. TV reception very poor; boiler leaking water (reported). Amble is a good base for exploring the local area.
18/07/2022
Comfortable house. It has everything you need and there is easy access to the Northumberland Coastal Route
12/07/2022
Prefect for our needs. Enclosed garden good for the dogs. 10 minute walk to beach although dogs not allowed on Amble breach. Lovely area to stay.
06/07/2022
Lovely home for exploring the Northumbrian coast.
22/06/2022
Great location to visit the amazing sites of Northumberland. Be sure to take the Puffin Cruise to Coquet Island during nesting season to see the Puffins and Terns. Warkworth Castle and beach, Alnmouth Beach. The Old Boathouse for a fab meal and the market on a Sunday in Amble is fab.
13/06/2022
The property was in good area, close to Main Street and marina. The property was let down by 1- the shower. Dangerous, either boiling hot or cold, no happy medium. 2- Front door sticking and difficult to open. 3-TV reception made it impossible to watch.
04/06/2022
Great location and spacious clean accommodation
11/04/2022
29/12/2021
I would highly recommend Shorty’s as it’s well-equipped and spacious. We had a great week here and felt very much at home. The house is welcoming & in a nice area of Amble. We had some lovely day trips to nearby places like Warkworth and Druridge bay. I can’t fault the facilities and local amenities.
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