The Old Corn Crush
Overview
- Up to 6 People
- x 2 Kingsize Beds
- x 2 Single Beds
- x 2 Bathrooms
- Hotel Quality Linen & Towels
- Close to all amenities
- Wood Burning Stove
- Less than 1 mile to the coast
- TV
- Excellent Wi-Fi
- Smoke & Pet Free
"This a wonderful house in a perfect location for views and for access to all local amenities. We loved our time there."
The Old Corn Crush
Overview
- Up to 6 People
- x 2 Kingsize Beds
- x 2 Single Beds
- x 2 Bathrooms
- Hotel Quality Linen & Towels
- Close to all amenities
- Wood Burning Stove
- Less than 1 mile to the coast
- TV
- Excellent Wi-Fi
- Smoke & Pet Free
"This a wonderful house in a perfect location for views and for access to all local amenities. We loved our time there."
Check-ins are typically on Friday's or Monday's, if you would like a different check-in date, please contact us directly
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Overview
This barn was where the harvested corn was “crushed’ to prepare feed for the working horses the cattle and the sheep on the farm. Today the original “crush” and a sheep trough stand on display outside in the courtyard. An imaginative conversion of this country barn results in a 5-star spacious accommodation set out on one level.
Because of the location of this barn the area does not suffer from any light pollution and as such on clear nights you can experience some truly breath-taking dark sky stargazing.
Days can be lazy and restful, or activity filled in this beautiful location.
The property is located in a quiet hamlet just one mile from the town of Amble. Right from your doorstep you can explore a range of walking, cycling and running routes and restful views of beautiful open countryside from the garden.
- Sleeps up to 6 (2 Kingsize beds, 2 x single beds)
- Coastal property with sea views
- Excellent Wi-Fi throughout the property
- Smoke & Pet Free
- Transport Links
Whilst in Amble, watch the local fishing boats unload the daily catch and purchase the freshest seafood from the Alliance fish stall. Enjoy coffee and cakes or dine at the restaurants on the harbour. Dip into the little shore beach and explore the rock pools on the ‘jumpy’ shore. Browse through the independent shops and the collection of retail ‘pod’s next to the harbour and enjoy the local produce in the many restaurants found in town. Take kayak or paddle board lessons from the surf school. Cyclists and runners have a wonderful separate road side track to Alnmouth from Warkworth. Enjoy taking a river walk to Warkworth to visit the medieval castle.
Property Details
Entrance & Living Space
The front door brings you into hallway. Immediately the house feels light and airy. To the right via a shallow step is the sitting room which has a dual aspect. Light flows into this room from the tall windows set above a window seat and from the French doors. The high vaulted ceiling with its beautiful, pale exposed beams gives an amazing sense of space and tranquillity. There is a spiral staircase that is a decorative feature only and not for guests use. This room has a Smart TV. You will find that there is ample seating on large comfortable sofas in front of a wood burning stove. The stove need not be used as the central heating system is superb throughout the house.
From the hallway you access the three bedrooms which all continue the open, light and airy feel.
Kitchen
You will also access the large very well-equipped county kitchen from the hallway. The vaulted ceiling with exposed pale beams again creates a very open tranquil space that invites you in. You have a dual fuel farmhouse range cooker with 6 gas burners and a hot plate, two electric ovens and a grill plus a proving drawer. The farmhouse table easily seats six. Appliances here include a drinks fridge, dishwasher and a microwave oven. In the adjoining utility room, there is a full size fridge/freezer, plus a washing machine and drying rack.
Master Bedroom
Bedroom three has a king size bed with drawers for extra storage. Fully fitted matching dressing table with stool, wardrobe plus bed side cabinet and shelf. A dressing chair completes the furniture. This room has a contemporary en-suite shower room with a pump electric shower, WC, a shaving light with shaver point and a heated towel rail.
Bedroom 2
Bedroom two has a large Nordic style white king size sleigh bed with matching bedside cabinets and wardrobe plus a dressing chair.
Bedroom 3
Bedroom one has twin light oak single beds with light oak side tables. A steel clothes storage system plus a seated light oak table with stool and a dressing chair.
Bathroom
The matching contemporary house bathroom is at the bottom of the hallway and is completed with a shower over the bath, WC, a shaving light with shaver point and a heated towel rail. Additional shelving storage is also found here.
Outside
Outside in the courtyard to the front there is a farm style seated table and bench’s and a smaller separate seated patio that you access directly via the French windows here in both these area’s you can enjoy the morning sun.
To the rear you find the enclosed gravelled garden overlooking wonderful, open countryside. with another farm style seated table and a charcoal BBQ for al fresco dining. You can find the sun here from late afternoon.
There is off-road parking for three cars to the front in the courtyard and a bike store opposite.
Extra Benefits
All rooms have full blackout blinds for your privacy and comfort during the summer months.
Soft carpets are in all bedrooms and all other floors are Karndean
A highchair and travel cot are available upon request.
At the bottom of the drive there is a bus stop. From here, the local transport will take you into Newcastle or into the market town of Alnwick. Discover the castle for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey fans or indeed visit any of the local towns. The Metro centre for shopping, dining and cinema is an easy drive. Amble itself has a busy marina and harbour where you can watch the daily catch unload from the local boats and buy the freshest fish from the Fish Alliance stall. Explore the independent shops both on the harbour and in town and eat the local produce in the many restaurants found here.
Local activities: Morwick Farm Dairy produced delicious ice-cream and the cafe serves light meals. In Amble dip into the little shore beach and explore the rock pools on the ‘jumpy’ shore. Take kayak or paddle board lessons from the surf school. Hire electric bikes to explore. Cyclists and runners have a wonderful separate roadside track to Alnmouth from Warkworth. Enjoy taking a river walk from Amble through to Warkworth to visit the medieval castle. Walk along Amble links beach to Hauxley and continue as far as Cresswell passing through Druridge Bay alternatively stroll or cycle the coastal path to the same destination. From Alnmouth train station, a 10-minute drive away, you can easily reach York, Durham, Newcastle, Berwick upon-Tweed and Edinburgh, you could even go to London for the day. Take a boat trip to Coquet Island for the amazing birdlife. Spot the numerous sea birds and if you’re lucky, seals and pods of dolphins making occasional appearances at the harbour mouth.
Important Information
No pets are allowed at the property and there is a non smoking policy within the house and also on the terraces
Due to the immediate proximity of the sea we cannot guarantee that whilst the windows are cleaned weekly they may have a salted appearance dependent upon the weather.
Please note there is a refundable £200 Housekeeping deposit for this property payable closer to the start of your holiday.
Reviews
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Simona De Pippo says:
Title: spacious, clean and quiet location!
Review – all 5 stars
This place is well located near Amble in the country side. The place is very clean, has a rustic feel and … Read more -
Jane Hartmann says:
We had a lovely week in this very comfortable holiday home. There is everything you need in the kitchen to make full meals or eat out in one of the many restaurants in Amble. We at… Read more
Rated 5 out of 5.
Title: spacious, clean and quiet location!
Review – all 5 stars
This place is well located near Amble in the country side. The place is very clean, has a rustic feel and … Read more
Title: spacious, clean and quiet location!
Review – all 5 stars
This place is well located near Amble in the country side. The place is very clean, has a rustic feel and the kitchen is decently equipped. Our host was excellent, responding to our queries and going out of his way to ensure that we were comfortable. When we asked for some help, he went out of his way and brought us what we were looking for. All in all it was a comfortable, and lovely stay. We highly recommend this place for everyone.
Rated 5 out of 5.
We had a lovely week in this very comfortable holiday home. There is everything you need in the kitchen to make full meals or eat out in one of the many restaurants in Amble. We at… Read more
We had a lovely week in this very comfortable holiday home. There is everything you need in the kitchen to make full meals or eat out in one of the many restaurants in Amble. We ate at the Fish shack , had the fish platter which was amazing. Throughout the house the Wi-Fi is excellent. We used the boot room to dry wet clothes. Very efficient with the boiler being in there so no problems if it rains or you need to do laundry.
It is an easy drive to many fabulous beaches up the Northumberland coast.
A spacious and comfortable lounge. We loved it here. There are so many good things I could say about this place. The owners were very helpful and left a much appreciated welcome pack. Thank you Mia and Steve
Rated 5 out of 5.
We recently enjoyed a day with our daughter and family in the of corn crush We cannot recommend it high enough it was a pleasure returning to this peaceful spacious house in the ev… Read more
We recently enjoyed a day with our daughter and family in the of corn crush We cannot recommend it high enough it was a pleasure returning to this peaceful spacious house in the evening We could not fault a thing in the house everything was perfect Thank you mia and Stephen for all your attention and helpful information Our only disappointment is or stay was too short !
Rated 5 out of 5.
We have just enjoyed a 5 day break at the Corn Crush.
We were entertaining close friends from Australia and seeking an authentic cottage, reasonably priced and close to the touri… Read more
We have just enjoyed a 5 day break at the Corn Crush.
We were entertaining close friends from Australia and seeking an authentic cottage, reasonably priced and close to the tourist hot spots of Amble, Alnmouth and Alnwick. We were not disappointed.
The Corn Crush is an old barn, tastefully decorated, all on one level, with generously proportioned rooms, comfortable beds and plenty of room to relax, spread out and enjoy meals.
There is also no light pollution in the vicinity of the cottage, and if you are fortunate enough, as we were, to have a cloudless night, the stargazing is immaculate and an added bonus.
Mia, was very helpful in recommending places to eat and visit (and more importantly, where to avoid) and as a result our culinary experiences were extraordinary.
The cottage is about a mile from Amble and about 10 minutes to the A1, allowing relatively easy movement to Northumberland’s attractions.
We could not recommend the cottage highly enough, and it ticked all of our boxes.