Hassock House, a holiday home in the Northumberland countryside four miles from the coast and five miles from Alnwick, has earned consistent praise from guests across all seasons. The property accommodates up to eight guests in four bedrooms and three bathrooms, welcomes two dogs, and is available to book on holidaycottages.co.uk from £1,080 for seven nights.
Guest Feedback and Amenities
One guest who stayed in June said: "This was a great property for a large group of friends. There are plenty of different areas for everyone to relax indoors and out (we especially loved the covered outdoor seating area that faces the evening sun). The bedrooms are spacious but cosy and the kitchen very well equipped. The location is excellent, near to Alnwick and the beach but quietly rural. Highly recommend."
Another visitor praised a January stay: "The house is excellently presented and was the perfect base for a family weekend in Northumberland - very cosy for a winter break, and the wood burner made it even cosier. Plenty of room for the family to spread out. Loved it!"
A guest who stayed in September commented: "When you open the gate into the immaculately tended, spacious, sunny and secure back garden, you get the 'feel good' factor which will remain with you throughout your stay. Open the double patio doors onto the terrace, and the garden enters the spacious well equipped kitchen. Comfort reigns in the sitting rooms and bedrooms. All is clean and well presented. Can't wait to visit again."
Another guest wrote after an April break: "Couldn't fault this beautiful house and fabulous garden. Only stayed for three nights and wished it had been longer - we didn't want to leave!" The only negative feedback so far: "The only thing which was not available was a potato masher, but we improvised."
Location and Nearby Attractions
Hassock House is ideally positioned for exploring both the sweeping beaches of the Northumberland Coast to the east and the idyllic countryside of Northumberland National Park to the west. Embleton Bay, the nearest beach, lies just a 15-minute drive away and is described on Tripadvisor as one of the most beautiful bays 'anywhere in the world'. Its dramatic backdrop of Dunstanburgh Castle, ruins dating from the 14th century, is now a haven for wildlife.
The village of Embleton itself has been singled out by Sykes Holiday Cottages as one of the best places for a staycation in Northumberland. The travel experts said: "With a gloriously sandy beach and an 18-hole links golf course, this tranquil village would be the ideal spot for a relaxing getaway on the Northumberland coast." For those preferring a hotel, the Dunstanburgh Castle Inn in Embleton offers 16 bedrooms and is a short stroll from the beach.
Within a 10-minute drive, Alnwick offers multiple attractions: Alnwick Castle (open until October), The Alnwick Garden with thousands of plants, Bailiffgate Museum covering 10,000 years of history, and iconic second-hand bookshop Barter Books. Alnwick is also home to The Tempus on the Charlton Hall Estate, which won the Gold award for best small hotel in England at the VisitEngland Tourism Awards last month. Another highly rated hotel is The Cookie Jar, top-rated in Alnwick on Booking.com with over 500 reviews.
Booking and Availability
Hassock House is fully booked until October at the time of writing, with spaces already filling for next year. Winter bookings offer the cheapest rates for those who don't mind braving the cold. The property features two lounge areas, a garden with BBQ, outdoor furniture, flowerbeds, and a children's play area.
