Driftwood, a five-star holiday let in Amble, Northumberland, has guests already rebooking for next year, according to glowing reviews. The property accommodates up to eight guests and two dogs, priced from £1,580 for a seven-night stay. It lies minutes from the seafront, with sea views from its first-floor balcony overlooking Coquet Island, an RSPB sanctuary home to 36,000 seabirds.
Guest Reviews and Rebooking
One regular guest said in a five-star review: "Our third stay here, and we've already booked again for next year. As it stands, we cannot imagine staying anywhere else, as Driftwood will take some beating. The property is maintained to an incredibly high standard, with no sign of wear and tear between visits. The location overlooking the sea and a short stroll to Amble centre is perfect."
Another visitor praised: "Gorgeous house, we (eight ladies) come every year. Love the hot tub and love the fact that it's a short walk to pubs and shops." A third person agreed: "Amazing house with fabulous views of the sea. Quality fixtures and fittings and lovely extra touches. Great location to walk to the harbour. The hot tub was another lovely extra touch. Highly recommend and will return in the future."
Amenities and Local Attractions
Driftwood features underfloor heating, a snug with Smart TV, PlayStation 3, and Nintendo Wii, plus a garden with seating area, BBQ, and private hot tub (curfew 10:30pm). Amble offers two idyllic beaches: Little Shore and Amble Links. The town was crowned among the top 10 'seaside staycation' locations in 2025 and named one of the best places to live on the UK coast.
Dining options include Spurelli ice cream, The Old Boathouse seafood, and The Fish Shack. Visit Northumberland recommends: "The Fish Shack is another of the harbour's highlights, where you can savour fresh fish in a rustic wooden hut beneath a fish net and fairy light-strewn ceiling." The tourism board adds: "A short walk through the clinking halyard of Amble's award-winning marina will take you to the harbour's wooden pods, which sell everything from cheese to charm bracelets, as well as its seafront pathway where sweet treats and salty fish and chips are en-route."
Alternative Accommodations
Sykes Holiday Cottages also offers The Waves (sleeps eight, from £1,482 per week) and Creel Cottage (sleeps five, from £528 per week), both dog-friendly. The Amble Inn, with 30 bedrooms, bar, and beer garden, is the top-rated hotel on Booking.com in Amble.
All nine reviews for Driftwood are positive. Additional charges may apply for dogs, and the hot tub curfew is 10:30pm to avoid disturbing neighbours.
