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The Carriage House - Morpeth

Cresswell, Northumberland
Visit England rating: 5 starsVisit England Gold Award
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
No Dogs
5 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Perfect for enjoying the fantastic beaches and quaint villages on the superb Northumberland coast
  • Close to Druridge Bay, Cresswell Beach, Warkworth Castle and the friendly port of Amble
  • This comfortable and welcoming cottage is ideal for visiting Alnwick, Craster and Newcastle
  • Visit popular local attractions such as Coquet Island, Cragside House, the Alnwick Garden and Durham Cathedral
  • An ideal holiday base for birdwatchers, nature-lovers, walkers and families
  • Take a dip in the hot tub, after a day exploring situated in the owners stunning gardens
Property code: CN194

Beautifully presented and with a 5 Star Gold award from Visit Britain, The Carriage House is located in the peaceful village of Ulgham close to the Northumberland beaches of Cresswell (10 minutes), Druridge Bay, Amble and Warkworth and you are also only 10 minutes from the popular and historic market town of Morpeth with its wide range of food and fashion shops, restaurants, and bars. Staying at The Carriage House, you can take day trips out and about to explore the whole of Northumberland’s many famous local attractions; the beaches, Alnwick and Bamburgh castles, The Alnwick Gardens, the wide open spaces of the stunning surrounding countryside, Cragside House, the National Park and Dark Skies and a variety of friendly seaside villages and come back to a lovely, welcoming cottage. Relax in the superb hot tub, take a walk around the owners' attractive garden, snooze in the hammock and eat dinner outside in the lovely, enclosed courtyard.

The Carriage house is set next to the owners' house. It has 2 bedrooms; a king-size and a twin, both with full en-suite bathrooms and would suit a family, a couple or a group of friends.

There is a large playing field, children’s park and tennis court in the village just a five minute walk from the cottage. Ulgham village is surrounded by quiet country lanes, ideal for walking and cycling. There is a river nearby with pleasant walks along the banks. In nearby Widdrington Station - on the way to Druridge bay, there is a pub, a Co-Op shop and a good fish and chip shop, plus a pub restaurant about 5 minutes further away. At Cresswell, The Drift Cafe overlooking the dunes serves great food and you also can buy excellent ice cream at the 5 star rated ice cream shop right on the beach front!

Free guest Wi-Fi.

Bed linen, towels, heating and hot water are included.

  • 2 bedrooms 1 king-size bed, and 1 twin (which can be made up into a super-king-size on prior request)
  • 2 bathrooms 2 en-suite bathrooms, each with a shower over the bath and WC
  • Gas hob and electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, under counter fridge and separate freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and
  • Smart TV/DVD in the lounge
  • Pubs, restaurants, and shops within short driving distance
  • Stone fireplace with open fire
  • Use of the owners'  surrounding gardens
  • 4 person outdoor heated hot tub set in owners beautiful garden, available for sole use during your stay
  • Courtyard outside of cottage, with outdoor dining furniture 
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Elliot Albiston

This property is personally managed by Elliot.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 29 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sarah 22nd October 2024

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Lovely property Carriage House, with great facilities and location Perfect hosts all the local information available, thank you for the homemade cake and bottle of wine. Would highly recommend this property when visiting the area.

Reviewed by Ray 21st September 2024

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Charming cottage, well situated for visiting all over area. Good facilities and thoughtful welcome pack with homemade cake was appreciated. Would recommend as a base when visiting the area.

Reviewed by John 16th September 2024

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Reviewed by Gary 24th August 2024

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Lovely, clean bright airy, and very spacious cottage. Everything there , comfortable lounge with all singing dancing tv.

Reviewed by June 17th August 2024

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Lovely cottage beautiful surroundings and the most welcoming hosts weve ever had! Will return

Reviewed by Penny 3rd August 2024

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The cottage was spotlessly clean and had all the necessary equipment and amenities we could want.

Reviewed by Nigel 6th July 2024

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Cottage had everything we needed and was really comfortable and clean. Hot tub and jacuzzi bath were excellent. The cottage is in easy reach of Cresswell beach and lots of other activities. We had a lovely time.

Reviewed by Kathryn 29th June 2024

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Wonderful property, excellent position for exploring the beautiful county of Northumberland. Be warned taxis are very expensive.

Reviewed by Norman 15th June 2024

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The cottage was quiet spacious, the beds extremely comfortable, and the extra touches of cake wine flowers and milk were a most welcome bonus and made the stay feel more personnal. Dawn was very informative

Reviewed by Samantha 11th June 2024

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Lovely stay at the Carriage House. The property was furnished to a high standard. Having a bottle of wine and a home baked cake on arrival was a lovely touch. Facilities were exceptional, such as a washer/dryer, dishwasher and even a freezer should we have wanted to cook. The welcome booklet gave us all the information we required for a great stay.

Reviewed by Julie 18th May 2024

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Lovely accommodation ideal lication. Dawn has thought of everything you might need. The welcome gifts were nice thought. Beds are comfy. Good size lounge/diner/kitchen. Nice outside seating area for when the Sun appears.

Reviewed by Carole 11th May 2024

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Had a lovely warm welcome from Dawn when we arrived, pint of milk, fresh flowers, home baked cake & a bottle of wine was waiting for us. Everywhere was spotless which is a credit to Dawn. Beds were comfy, everything you needed in the kitchen, jacuzzi bath was brilliant & hot water virtually straight away. Dawn gave us tips on where to visit, CarriaRead morege house is a good location to go for days out. Ate a couple of times at Widdington Inn & had a take away from The Windy Chippy. Hide

Reviewed by Wendy 27th April 2024

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Very comfortable, spacious and well equipped property in an area of Northumberland where there is so much to do within a 20 mile radius. Lovely welcome pack of cake, wine and flowers. 5 star definitely.

Reviewed by Sarah 6th April 2024

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Lovely well equipped cottage - home from home but better as it also had a hot tub! Would come again & recommend to anyone looking for holiday in Northumberland

Reviewed by Lorraine 19th February 2024

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The cottage was exceptional in cleanliness, plus it was warm and very comfortable . The owners sent lots of very useful information before we arrived and welcomed us on our arrival, couldn't do more.

Reviewed by Yasmin 28th October 2023

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A warm and well equipped cottage with easy access to many attractions

Reviewed by Michael 16th October 2023

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The cottage was beautifully warm and welcoming when we arrived. Dawn had left us a very generous welcome pack which was much appreciated, and the cottage iteslf was spotlessly clean.

Reviewed by Paul 30th September 2023

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Friendly welcome and walk round from Dawn on arrival. Nice touches with the welcome pack and basket of logs together with some local knowledge. Cottage is very clean and well equipped for a self catering holiday. Will consider another visit in the future.

Reviewed by Lisa 23rd September 2023

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Dawn and Joes lovely cottage. The accommodation was very well appointed, comfortable and cosy. The towels were lovely and soft, the beds were comfy and the entire place was immaculate. The hot tub was a great way to round off a busy day exploring followed by relaxing in front of the open fire. The hosts are very weRead morelcoming, helpful and the home made baking was delicious and very much enjoyed by all of us. We will be back! Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 9th September 2023

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Really lovely place to stay, great location to explore the delights of Northumberland. Very friendly owners, thank you for the warm welcome.

Reviewed by Chris 2nd September 2023

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A very comfortable, spacious cottage which was very clean and welcoming. The home made cake was delicious, the fresh flowers a special touch and the wine an unexpected surprise. The owners could not have been friendlier and gave us useful information about places to visit. The hot tub was wonderful after a day out and about. We would have no hesitaRead moretion in recommending this lovely place. Hide

Reviewed by Iain 8th July 2023

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A really delightful cottage which is perfect for four people. It is clean, comfortable and very well equipped. The overall standard and presentation is very high, with good quality furnishings and fittings. The hot tub was a welcome bonus in pleasant surroundings after exploring the area each day. The location is also good with many attractions witRead morehin a 30 mile radius. Hide

Reviewed by Nigel 24th June 2023

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Cottage very well equipped. The beds were very comfortable . Ideal location for various attractions. Owners left a hospitality package. One negative was the traffic directly outside the cottage windows. The road was used as a cut through by lorries and tractors .

Reviewed by David 10th June 2023

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The cottage was faultless.

Reviewed by Philip 27th May 2023

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Had a fantastic week here, welcomed by the owners when we arrived , they were very informative about the area and very helpful, but unobtrusive during our stay. The property has easy parking and was ideally situated for attractions in the area. Highly recommended !

Reviewed by Steve 20th May 2023

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Reviewed by Trevor 22nd April 2023

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We had a very relaxing holiday thank you and will be back soon

Reviewed by Janice 2nd March 2023

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Having stayed in a number of holiday cottages I can honestly say this is the best resourced cottage. Pota and pan, crockery and cutlery, all finest quality and super clean. The beds were super comfortable. We wanted for nothing with plenty of space to relax on the very comfortable leather sofas. All the rooms are generous sizes and the goodies leftRead more to welcome us were well received. The cake in particular was delightful. Splendid hosts and a thoroughly delightful cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Kelly 11th February 2023

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Absolutely loved it here, worth every penny, very close to coast, we ventured off everyday down the coast and was a really good spot to venture from and explore local areas. The cottage was clean, homely and had everything in it we needed for comfy nights in as a family. Owners Dawn and Joe are amazing, really welcoming and respect your privacy. DaRead morewn gave us amazing knowledge of the local places on the day of arrival, which allowed us to plan our trips better day to day. Hide

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