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"Great location and the parking space was a bonus even if, initially, reversing in & out was a test of my driving skills."
The apartment is everything it promised, very well equipped & quiet. Almost instant hot water, a good shower, everything needed in the kitchen - even a knife sharpener & a hand blender - blackout blinds/curtains in the bedroom, good quality bedding & plenty of towels/tea-towels.
It feels mean to mention a couple of very minor quibbles:
1. as other reviewers have noted, the double bed dips slightly in the middle.
2. the lightbulb in the oven isn't working and the bulb cover is filthy with grease. This puzzled me as the oven itself is clean. My husband offered to clean the lamp cover but couldn't remove it from its fitting.
Highly recommended. We would certainly return.
Reviewed by Elaine4.7★Aug 2024
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"We had a lovely week in this comfortable and welcoming apartment."
The apartment is fully equipped with everything you may need and is only a short walk away from the centre of Amble which has a great range of cafes, restaurants and shops. The only downside was the off road parking, which was quite tight for two family sized cars to pass each other.
Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Aug 2024
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"Lovely cottage clean and tidy will stay again everything you need is in the cottage."
Amble is lovely and its easy to get to all other areas we had a great week away
Reviewed by Linda5.0★Aug 2024
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"Lovely apartment to stay in."
Very well stocked with all cooking utensils and crockery.
Reviewed by Teresa5.0★Jul 2024
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"Apartment has everything you need, very handy for shops, cafe etc."
And a good base for visiting other surrounding places . Loved every minute.
Reviewed by Lynne5.0★Jun 2024
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"A lovely apartment in the centre of Amble."
Despite mixed weather plenty to do in the area. The apartment was beautifully clean. A bigger car does make parking a little difficult but we could get in and out without disturbing the lower apartment as it is shared car space. There is a small area to sit out if the weather is good. Television was fine. Amble is a lovely town with lots of places for coffee, drinks or food. I would recommend this apartment.
Reviewed by Julia4.7★Apr 2024
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"Great apartment tucked away from the high street nice and quiet with parking shared with the downstairs apartment ."
big comfortable bed with adequate storage nice bath and shower cubicle loads of hot water .
lovely kitchen/diner living room very comfortable and finished to a high standard free netflix a bonus .
only 2/3 minutes walk to the harbour , 50yards across the road is a tesco express and the high street with loads if independent shops and bars .
really liked the coquet tea rooms and the fire house for food .
lovely stay would recommend a stay here
Reviewed by Paul4.1★Oct 2023
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"The unit is nicely furnished altho you might say it is on a back street it is very quiet and peaceful and not too far from harbour."
Main street and places to eat. Great to have off street parking. Location great for visiting places around.
Only marked down as the fan to the fire very noisy, the cold tap in the bathroom leaks, as for accuracy of information the washer is just that and not a dryer as well
Reviewed by Michael4.1★Sep 2023
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"Great property in fantastic location."
ideal for visiting costal and other attractions in the area.very comfy and had everything you could possibly need. would definitely book again if we were in the same location in the future.
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Sep 2023
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"Lovely spacious apartment which felt like home every day when we returned from our trips out."
Good facilities in the apartment, excellent position in the town and easy access to go anywhere in the area. We had a lovely time and would highly recommend the apartment to our family & friends.
Reviewed by Julie5.0★Jul 2023
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"Comfortable and clean accomodation."
Ideal for walking to the sea front and to nearby attractions such as Warkworth Castle which we loved. Amble is a lovely little seaside town, tasty ice cream and stunning sunsets. Lovely Italian restaurant nearby. Would love to return one day.
Reviewed by Graham5.0★Jun 2023
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"A well appointed and very clean apartment."
2 minutes from shops and 5 minutes from the harbour. Have stayed here 3 times now and I’m sure that we shall be going again.
Reviewed by Jill5.0★Jun 2023
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"A lovely property, Amble is a delightful town."
The off street parking is a great bonus.
Reviewed by David5.0★May 2023
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"A very spacious ,clean flat ,every thing you need ,comfy settees ,easy walk to ..."
A very spacious ,clean flat ,every thing you need ,comfy settees ,easy walk to town with lots of eating places ,easy access to lots of attractions ,and walks ,tv Ariel a bit temperamental on itv channel 4 &5 but with a bit of twiddling works ok ,a very enjoyable stay in driftwood cottage ,,
Reviewed by Pamela5.0★May 2023
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"Everything seems to have been thought of for the comfort and convenience of the holidaymaker."
As a solo traveller, I especially appreciated the excellent TV and Wi-Fi.
The harbour is only a 3 minute walk away. Having off-road parking is great, though there would have been no problem finding nearby unrestricted street parking (maybe not in high season).
Although the apartment is of modest size, it is bright and nicely presented and not overlooked.
Amble is a good tourist centre with its own attractions around the busy harbour, not highly commercialised and tucked into a beautiful stretch of the coast. It is well worth taking advantage of the Sunday market at the harbour to stock up on food for the week.
Reviewed by Brenda5.0★Apr 2023
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"What a beautiful apartment in Amble."
Very comfortable and equipped, the property is in a great position for accessing the town, Harbour Village and the beach. Off road parking was a bonus too. We had a wonderful time and will be back!
Reviewed by Emma4.7★Apr 2023
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"The bathroom fan was noisy."
The living room fire fan was noisy.
The outside lights weren’t coming on automatically.
The storage heating could do with an upgrade to make it more heat and energy efficient.
Many thanks for your comments
As we are unable to access the property for a stay ourselves we cannot find out these problems unless customers advise us just as you have.
I can certainly confirm to you that I will address these issues during our own weeks that we have booked over the next couple of months when property maintenance takes place.
Kind regards
Property Owner
Reviewed by Angus4.1★Oct 2022
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"It was a lovely apartment and a lovely place with everything you need"
Reviewed by Carol5.0★Sep 2022
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"A well appointed, tastefully decorated, very clean apartment situated in the centre of a hidden gem of a seaside town, i."
E. Amble.
What's not to like!
We will be back.
Reviewed by Ross5.0★Aug 2022
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"A grand flat CHAMPION"
Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jul 2022
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"We enjoyed our stay."
The flat is comfortable and well equipped. The location is excellent, only a short stroll from the harbour. There are plenty of coffee shops and restaurants in easy walking distance.It was also nice to have a private outside seating area at the back of the building.
The previous occupants must have put a lot of dishes and glasses away which weren't clean. This of course is not the fault of the owner, who was pleasant and helpful during a phone call before our holiday.
Our only issue really was the parking. It's good to have off road parking but two family cars did not fit easily into the space which was really quite tight. We parked on the road a couple of times but there is no guarantee of a space there.
Overall we were happy our stay and would recommend the flat for a holiday in Amble.
Reviewed by Colin4.7★Jul 2022
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"Nice clean well equipped flat in good location to explore the locality."
Reviewed by Louisa4.7★May 2022
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"Driftwood is a lovely apartment very clean and all you need bed was comfortable."
Close to Ambel Harbour a good walk and coffee in the mornings the tea and gift shop on the High Street. Would recommend a drive along the coast to Seahouses. Thank you Driftwood for a well needed rest. Sharron
Reviewed by Sharron4.7★May 2022
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"Generally a nice apartment in a good location."
Amble is a nice little place with some lovely places to eat. The apartment was generally clean and tidy and nicely presented.
Reviewed by Tracey4.1★Apr 2022
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"Perfectly situated for all Ambles amenities, with the added bonus of an off road parking space."
Once up the steep staircase the apartment is light and bright, with everything you need to feel at home. A very comfortable bed helps you nod off happily. Very cosy at night, with the glow from the electric fire, and the storage heaters once mastered give out enough heat to keep you warm. The kitchen is well equipped with plenty of space to prepare a meal and chat. I'm a fuss pot when it comes to cleanliness and find with most cottages we stay I have to spend sometime cleaningon arrival, but it was not at all necessary here, it was exceptionally clean. We loved our stay and will most definitely book again. Heartily recommend.
Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Mar 2022
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"The flat we stayed in was pretty much 'central Amble;, easy for shops and eating places."
Very clean, warm and comfortable with everything we needed.
A good place to be used as a base for sightseeing.
Reviewed by Hilary5.0★Oct 2021
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"The owner kept in touch regards an issue from the previous occupants before us, he arranged for the issue to be sorted while we were there."
Highly recommend staying here.
Reviewed by Helen5.0★Jul 2021
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"The apartment was perfect."
The living space was wonderful - the kitchen was well stocked with china, microwave and equipment for proper cooking, and the sofas were comfortable. The washing machine was brilliant and there was a dryer to hang wet clothes up. The wifi was reliable (essential with teens!), the TV set up was great and it really was like home from home. Everything was there to have a really relaxing stay. The beds were comfy and (as it was warm) we had the windows open at night - but were not disturbed by any noises. Lovely quiet and peaceful sleeping! There was also off road parking which made a big difference. The owner was very approachable, kind and helpful, especially when we accidentally left a coat at the property. Wouldn't hesitate to stay there again and would recommend this accommodation.
Reviewed by Petra5.0★Jul 2021
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"Fridge not working efficiently and think it had failed by the end of the week."
Apart from that a very enjoyable week.
Reviewed by Brian4.4★Jun 2021
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"Fabulous apartment in a great locality and parking was an added bonus."
Would highly recommend this place for a stay in Amble
Reviewed by Lynne5.0★Apr 2021
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"Very nice apartment, well located for shops and sea front."
Plus has off road parking.
Quite location. Amble ideal as a touring base.
Reviewed by David5.0★Oct 2020
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"Ideal location for visiting local area and places of interest."
Reviewed by Ann5.0★Sep 2020
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"Felt right at home, warm & comfortable."
Reviewed by Elaine4.7★Sep 2020
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"Amble was a great base to explore so many things in Northumberland."
Lovely town with amenities. Flat was very comfortable with everything we needed. Nicely decorated with a homely feel. Thanik you so much. Would highly recommend using Sykes.
Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Sep 2020
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"Lovely apartment in a great location for exploring the local area and the local shops and restaurants."
The apartment would benefit from having a welcome booklet explaining how the heating etc worked.
Reviewed by Edmund4.4★Feb 2020
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"A very pleasant, light
and comfortable flat two minutes walk away from the High Street and five minutes from the harbour."
A good base for our holiday, and easy to revisit favourite places like Cragside.
We will certainly try to rebook next time we visit Amble.
Reviewed by Sarah4.7★Oct 2019
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"Good location friendly town people made you welcome."
The apartment was just as it said it would be.
Reviewed by Julie5.0★Sep 2019
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"Easy communication with the owner who was very pleasant on the phone."
Parking was available, if a little tight on space for the two apartments.
The location of the apartment was great, easy walk to the harbour area and the Main Street of amble. The apartment itself was comfortable and well presented. Plates and cutlery were all there but a bit of a mixed lot. Nice towels provided. The apartment was clean and nice and quiet.
My only complaint was that the double bed was very uncomfortable and would benefit from a decent mattress. I had to sleep in one of the twin beds which were better. A welcome pack would have been useful too, explaining things.
Overall a good apartment.
Reviewed by Amanda4.1★Jul 2019
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"Driftwood Apartment was very clean, comfortable and well equipped, a lovely home from home."
It was in a great location for visiting the beautiful Northumberland Coast.
Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Jul 2019
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"A great place to use as a base for exploring the beautiful Northumbiian Coast."
The apartment is simple, warm and welcoming and equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay.
Reviewed by Jill5.0★Jul 2019
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"Good location,near to shops and harbour."
Outlook a bit lacking.
Reviewed by Konrad4.4★Jun 2019
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"Although it says it has parking spaces for two cars - it was extremely tight."
We had an Astra and the couple in the flat below a smaller car - if two larger cars turned up - think it might be practically impossible without agreement to constantly be moving them for access and egress
Location, amenities and overall comfort very good
Reviewed by Alexander4.7★May 2019
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"The flat was beautifully set out, clean and had everything we needed."
The owners were really helpful and accommodating. The flat is in the centre of Amble near to shops and restaurant's less then 5 min walk. The harbour area is lovely with a small beach and shops less then 10 min walk. We would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed by Kerry5.0★Mar 2019
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"Good location for amenities in Amble."
Out look not very pleasing on the eye. But we were hardly in to look at it.
Reviewed by Glen5.0★Sep 2018
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"Lovely flat, easy to find in a friendly village."
Reviewed by Lloyd5.0★Aug 2018
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"Really comfortable and stylish apartment, perfectly situated to enjoy Amble."
High standard of cleanliness and facilities with a real homely feel.
Reviewed by N5.0★Aug 2018
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"A cosy, warm and comfortable apartment, with the unusual advantages of two toilets and being so close to town, off road parking."
We enjoyed our week exploring Northumberland despite the weather, the majority of the UK has not had rain for weeks, but we had heavy rain on the Monday and drizzle on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday! Amble had a good selection of local shops,eateries and takeaways and an excellent Sunday market.
Reviewed by Timothy4.4★Jul 2018
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"The situation of the apartment was an excellent base to explore the beautiful Northumberland coastline."
Amble itself is a very attractive harbour town. Weather was good which always helps! A very enjoyable holiday and would recommend to anyone.
Reviewed by Carol5.0★Jul 2018
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"Driftwood Apartment is a very comfortable and well situated apartment in the centre of Amble with it's own offroad parking."
Handily located near to the harbour, it is a great base from which to explore the beautiful Northumbrian countryside and the local wildlife; a puffin cruise to Coquet Island is a must and don't forget your camera or binoculars. We can highly recommend this hidden gem.
Reviewed by Mark5.0★May 2018
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"Clean, well equipped flat."
Helpful owner.
Reviewed by John5.0★Mar 2018
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"Accurate description and excellent value for money."
We had a lovely time and will book through Sykes again.
Reviewed by Laurence5.0★Nov 2017
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"It's just a clean tidy warm comfortable apartment in a great location next to shops and great restaurant's."
And close to the harbour
Reviewed by John5.0★Nov 2017
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"Excellent, enjoyed immensely"
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Mar 2017
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"The appartment was so clean , tidy , warm and well equipped."
It was in a great location just off the village high street and close to the harbour and all the village amenities . It also came with all those little touches that make it more comfortable - the pictures , ornaments etc
Reviewed by John5.0★Nov 2016
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"Good location."
Well equipped apartment.
Reviewed by Peter4.6★Sep 2016
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