Guests say
Lindores is a well-equipped and spacious cottage in Alnmouth, praised for its superb location close to the beach and village amenities. Guests appreciate the property's character, comfort, and suitability for large groups, including those with pets and children. While some maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience remains positive, with many guests looking to return.
The property is generally described as clean and well-kept, with comfortable beds and nice towels. There are no significant complaints about cleanliness, indicating a high standard maintained throughout.
The location is highly praised for being close to the beach, village shops, cafes, and pubs. Its suitability for dog walkers and its proximity to a mainline train station add to its appeal.
The property is found to be comfortable, with plenty of hot water and comfy beds. However, some guests find the lounge settees too low, suggesting that the comfort level may not be optimal for everyone.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, especially the well-stocked kitchen. However, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as plumbing problems and non-functional appliances, which impact the score.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
A Victorian stone-built terraced house resting in the seaside town of Alnmouth, Lindores is the ideal base for a family or a group of adults looking to explore the coast and countryside of Northumberland. Begin your day with a coffee in the spacious sitting room, a tasteful space with pale green walls, stylish sofas in green and brown and a fireplace housing a woodburning stove for the cooler months. The green theme is continued into a contemporary kitchen where wooden flooring stretches throughout and there is a great selection of amenities, and a handy utility, to cater to your culinary needs, as well as a smaller breakfast table. Enjoy a heart-warming meal together in a light and airy dining room where double doors open up onto the patio, ideal for barbecues and evenings spent with a glass of your go-to tipple surrounded by sunshine and countryside air. As well as two family bathrooms where you can relax amongst the bubbles, there are five bedrooms set over three storeys, each with their own charm and storage, including a super-king-size with an en-suite, a double and a king-size on the first floor and two twin bedrooms on the second floor. Alnmouth is a fantastic seaside town with a lot on offer for guests, beginning with the large sandy beach, so why not enjoy a stroll in the salty air or visit the harbour or riverside walks? Venture into town for a bite to eat, sampling local produce at one of the tasty eateries and you can stock up on essentials at the convenience store, and there is also the option of the Old School Art gallery and England’s Oldest 9 Hole Links Golf course. Further from the property you will find the town of Warkworth, where there are more pubs, shops and a fantastic castle, as well as the historic market town of Alnwick which is well worth a visit. Make a holiday to remember with a stay at Lindores.
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.
Accommodation
Set over three storeys.
Five bedrooms: 2 x second-floor super-king-size zip-link (can be set up as a twin on request), 1 x super-king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size with basin and 1 double on the first floor.
Second-floor bathroom with bath, handheld shower, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Gas heating with woodburning stove.
2 x electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
TV, DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available on request.
On-road parking for 2 cars via permit system.
Enclosed rear patio with furniture and barbecue.
Two well behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: Baby friendly with lots of equipment provided (stairgate, baby alarm, sterilizer).
Note: Parking is on Argyle Street.
Argyle Street now has a resident only parking permit scheme in place, please collect and return your permit from inside the property
Reviews (20)
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Betty
We love to stay at this house, but, as we said last year, we are a group of older folks and although the settees look lovely, they are very low and deep and it's difficult to get up and down. The venue is well fitted out, beautifully clean and near the beach.
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Diane
The bedding & towels were pristine. It's in a perfect location within the village, both for the beach & local amenities. On the down side we felt that the property photos were not recent and the property was a little tired looking. All the venetian blinds were broken & unusable (we noticed that this had been mentioned by another guest a few months ago) We had to stand on chairs/bath sides to manually adjust the slats to let in some light! The main reason for a low maintenance score was that the shower on the second floor was not working and when we reported it to Sykes we found out that it was a known fault and awaiting repair. We should have been made aware of this issue before we arrived as it meant that 4 of the bedrooms had to use the over bath shower which was very difficult to get in/out of. We really enjoyed our time in Lindores and with a few minor improvements the property would be 5*
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Claire
We did have one morning with no hot water, but as there was an engineer due to check the new heating system, it was dealt with very quickly. Plenty of comfortable seating for our large party - although those who find difficulty getting out of very low sofas might find it challenging! Dining chairs are always available.