High Hauxley Cottage
Amble
Northumberland
Offering coastal staycations in this delightful end-terrace holiday cottage situated in the pretty hamlet of High Hauxley near Amble on the Northumberland Heritage Coast, just a 10 minute walk from the beautiful secluded sandy beach of Hauxley Haven.
This character cottage has been lovingly refurbished and now offers all the cosy comforts for couples or a small family wishing to discover the glorious Northumberland coastline.
The ground floor has a spacious airy sitting room with dining area, as well as a comfy sofa, armchairs and a large inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove.
There is a well-equipped fitted kitchen and useful utility/boot room.
The staircase from the sitting room leads you to two lovely bedrooms with painted wooden floors, original artwork and pretty bedding.
There is also a family bathroom.
The cottage benefits from a mature, enclosed lawned rear garden with a private courtyard area for sitting out.
There is also a small, lawned front garden with wooden seat; perfect places to unwind after a busy day sightseeing!
Whether you are looking to cycle, swim, build a sandcastle or watch the abundant wildlife, this is the perfect spot.
The friendly fishing village of Amble is a five minute drive away.
It nestles on the River Coquet estuary at the southern gateway to the Northumberland AONB and is full of excellent independent shops and eateries, including an award-winning ice cream parlour.
There is also an attractive marina and a lively working harbour from where you can take a boat trip to the nearby RSPB bird sanctuary of Coquet Island during summer months.
A short drive north will take you to the picturesque villages of Warkworth, Alnmouth and Craster.
You can also explore Northumberland’s ever popular county town of Alnwick with its impressive castle, enchanting tree house and extensive gardens.
With so much to see and do on your doorstep, Corner Cottage is a wonderful coastal retreat, ideal for touring this beautiful county.
HIGH HAUXLEY
Amble 1.5 miles; Alnwick 11 miles.
The hamlet of High Hauxley is situated half a mile inland from the hamlet of Low Hauxley at the northern end of Druridge Bay, a four-mile stretch of sweeping sand dunes and white sands with rock pools to explore at low tide. Less than two miles away is the small rejuvenated fishing port of Amble, which sits at the mouth of the River Coquet and offers a yachting marina, a harbour and fishing pier, sandy beaches and stunning coastal walks. Just a mile south of Amble is Coquet Island, and you can enjoy a boat trip around the island with its RSPB reserve, home to a large population of terns, puffins, eider ducks and seals. The pretty coastal villages of Alnmouth and Craster are only a short drive away, whilst the castles of picturesque Warkworth and Alnwick, along with its award-winning gardens, and the National Trust’s Wallington Hall and Cragside are all within easy reach.
