Guests say
Aurora Skies is highly praised for its cleanliness, prime location near the beach, and the privacy of its garden. Guests appreciate the cosy comfort, well-equipped facilities, and the warm welcome from the hosts. The lodge is ideal for both families and pets, with many planning return visits.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Guests consistently mention the lodge's cleanliness, describing it as 'extremely clean' and 'well equipped', indicating a high level of satisfaction with the property's hygiene and tidiness.
The location is frequently highlighted as excellent, with the beach being a stone's throw away and the area offering tranquillity and beauty. The proximity to local amenities and attractions also contributes to the high score.
Comfort is well-regarded, with guests finding the lodge cosy and warm. However, a few guests noted the accommodation could be cramped for four adults and some furniture could be more comfortable, slightly affecting the score.
Facilities are generally praised for being well-equipped and thoughtful. Some minor maintenance issues and suggestions for improvements, such as additional bathroom shelving, have been noted, which slightly impacts the score.
Guests feel valued by the thoughtful touches like homemade cookies and scones, though it's important to note such personal touches may vary and are not guaranteed with every stay.
About this property
This lovely single-storey timber lodge is in an ideal location for a seaside getaway in this spectacular part of the country. Aurora Skies sits within in its own secluded garden in the grounds of the owners home, in the village of Cresswell on the North Sea coast a two minute walk from the sandy beach. You enter this holiday home via a private pathway and across the garden to ascend a step onto a decked veranda with outdoor furniture and a patio heater, which is a great place to sit and admire the garden and sea views while enjoying a cool drink in the evening sunlight. It can also be a great place to witness the Northern Lights. Entering the accommodation you will find an open plan living area with a well-equipped modern kitchen, dining area and a cosy sitting area. There are two comfortable bedrooms, one king-size double and one adult bunks room, both sharing a light and airy shower room. Cresswell is popular with wildlife lovers and is home to Cresswell Pond, a large lagoon that has been created as the result of subsidence from old collapsed mine works which is connected to the sea providing excellent feeding for wading birds all year round. A short drive north will bring you to the picturesque harbour village of Amble, with a lovely assortment of shops, pubs, restaurants and takeaways. Enjoy a walk around Morpeth and soak up the character and history of this charming town, or discover Hadrian's Wall, Alnwick Castle, Cragside and Druridge Bay, all within easy reach.This wonderful holiday lodge is an ideal retreat for exploring all that Northumberland has to offer.
Cresswell is a Northumberland village on the North Sea coast, popular with bird watchers with Cresswell Pond being nearby and the Druridge Bay Country Park less than 3 miles away. The village has an ice cream shop but this does close out of season. The nearby town of Ashington, once known as the largest mining village in the world and offers a good range of shops and has a market day on Tuesday. It also boasts two country parks, Wansbeck Riverside Country Park and the Queen Elizabeth II Country Park at Woodhornn.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x triple bunks (double below, single on top).
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed lawned garden with patio with table and chairs, veranda with table and chairs, charcoal BBQ.
One well-behaved pet welcome at £15 per pet per stay.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 1.5 miles.
Beach 2 mins walk.
Note: There is one step leading onto the decked area.
Note: Max 4 people.
Reviews (68)
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Gillian
It is set within an enclosed private garden accessed through the owners garden (not a private pathway as stated in the website description). Other fabulous beaches are a short drive away and places of interest including Alnwick castle, Lindisfarne & Beamish outdoor museum are slightly further afield. We had a lovely stay here and hope to return!
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Jacquelyne
Had a lovely stay was beautiful in a lovely village Susan and Russell were very knowledgeable of the surrounding area The lodge had everything you needed and more and was really peaceful a private fenced in garden made it perfect for dog to and the beach across the road was wonderful for dog Highly recomend
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Bart
Host very friendly (personal guided tour of Pele Tower and gardens) Property very secure for even small dog. Close to beach. Can highly recommend.