Only a 2-minute walk from the harbour, where you will find some lovely little eating places and seats to sit and watch the fishing boats coming in, The Beach Hut is ideal for couples or a small family, with a rear sitting-out area with a view over to the harbour. This comfortable holiday home has plenty of space for four guests, and reflects a coastal theme throughout. Amble’s harbour is home to a thriving Sunday morning market, popular with the locals as well as visitors, with a great mixture of stalls. There is also a selection of cute little shopping pods selling some local crafts, food and drinks.
The Little Shore beach is nearby where there are some pretty beach huts for hire at a moderate cost, a lovely treat for a seaside experience. A walk along the pier is always pleasant with some lovely sunsets to be admired. Amble has some great shops, plenty of cafés, fish and chip shops, and a lovely Italian-style ice cream parlour, all within easy walking distance.
You may like to walk along the river onto Warkworth, about 2 miles, a picture postcard village with the old castle sat at the top of the hill. Stop off for a beer or coffee in one of the friendly pubs or cafés. Further along the coast you come to Craster, Seahouses and Bamburgh, all steeped in history and lovely for a few hours exploring. Further up again you can visit Holy Island, careful to check the crossing times, for a step back in time experience. The railway station at Alnmouth is only a few minutes’ drive where you can hop onto a train to Edinburgh or Newcastle and spend a great day exploring these historic cities steeped in history.
Alnwick is only 15 minutes’ away with its majestic castle used in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey scenes, a great experience for both adults and children. Look around this small town exploring the cobbled streets and shops. The beaches up the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty remain unspoilt and underpopulated, so there is always a place to find some seclusion should you wish. Cresswell and Druridge Bay beaches remain isolated most of the time and are only a short drive. Travel over to Hardrian’s Wall for a completely different day trip away from the coast.