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Pilots Rest, Alnmouth

Guest Rating
Rating
3.9
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
3.9
out of 5
Sleeps up to 6
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 3

Pilots Rest sits right in the centre of Alnmouth in Northumberland. This three-bedroom holiday cottage sleeps six guests across well-appointed rooms. The property features coastal décor in blue tones throughout.

Alnmouth occupies a narrow strip of land between the River Aln and the North Sea. The village offers a mile of sandy beaches just 0. 9 miles away. A links golf course runs alongside the coast. The village shop and post office stand 0. 4 miles from your door.

The ground floor contains a twin bedroom and a double bedroom. Upstairs you'll find a king-size bedroom. The main bathroom has a roll-top bath with basin and WC. A ground-floor shower room provides a walk-in shower.

 

About Pilots Rest

Pilots Rest sits right in the centre of Alnmouth in Northumberland. This three-bedroom holiday cottage sleeps six guests across well-appointed rooms. The property features coastal décor in blue tones throughout.

Alnmouth occupies a narrow strip of land between the River Aln and the North Sea. The village offers a mile of sandy beaches just 0.9 miles away. A links golf course runs alongside the coast. The village shop and post office stand 0.4 miles from your door.

The ground floor contains a twin bedroom and a double bedroom. Upstairs you'll find a king-size bedroom. The main bathroom has a roll-top bath with basin and WC. A ground-floor shower room provides a walk-in shower. The open-plan living area upstairs features vaulted ceilings with dining space and a TV/DVD player. The kitchen includes an electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine and dishwasher.

Alnwick lies 4 miles away. Dunstanburgh Castle offers dramatic coastal ruins. Howick Hall and Gardens provides formal grounds to explore. The RSPB reserves at Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre attract birdwatchers.

Pilots Rest works perfectly for families or couples travelling together. The central location puts beaches, shops and restaurants within easy reach. One well-behaved dog is welcome.

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Pilots Rest Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Pilots Rest during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Northumberland's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Alnwick Castle
Distance: 4 miles
NE66 1NQ
Dunstanburgh Castle
Distance: 8 miles
NE66 3TT
Howick Hall Gardens
Distance: 6 miles
NE66 3LB
Alnmouth Beach
Distance: 0.9 miles
NE66 2RJ
Warkworth Castle Walk
Distance: 3 miles
NE65 0UJ
Foxton Hall Nature Reserve
Distance: 2 miles
NE66 3BN
Alnmouth Village Shop
Distance: 0.4 miles
NE66 2RW
Alnwick Town Centre
Distance: 4 miles
NE66 1TU
Amble Harbour Village
Distance: 7 miles
NE65 0DX
Alnmouth Golf Club
Distance: 0.5 miles
NE66 3BE
Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre
Distance: 8 miles
NE65 0JR
Barter Books Alnwick
Distance: 4 miles
NE66 1TJ
Alnwick Castle
Distance: 4 miles
NE66 1NQ
Dunstanburgh Castle
Distance: 8 miles
NE66 3TT
Howick Hall Gardens
Distance: 6 miles
NE66 3LB
Alnmouth Beach
Distance: 0.9 miles
NE66 2RJ
Warkworth Castle Walk
Distance: 3 miles
NE65 0UJ
Foxton Hall Nature Reserve
Distance: 2 miles
NE66 3BN
Alnmouth Village Shop
Distance: 0.4 miles
NE66 2RW
Alnwick Town Centre
Distance: 4 miles
NE66 1TU
Amble Harbour Village
Distance: 7 miles
NE65 0DX
Alnmouth Golf Club
Distance: 0.5 miles
NE66 3BE
Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre
Distance: 8 miles
NE65 0JR
Barter Books Alnwick
Distance: 4 miles
NE66 1TJ

Is Pilots Rest Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Alnmouth Beach sits 0.9 miles away offering rock pools and sandy shores for building castles. Alnwick Castle (4 miles) features the Knight's Quest and broomstick training from the Harry Potter films. The cottage provides a cot and highchair. Northumberland Country Zoo and RSPB Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre offer animal encounters. The village shop stocks essentials for families. Three bedrooms give space for children to spread out.
For Couples
The upstairs living room offers river estuary views through large windows. The king-size bedroom provides a comfortable retreat. A roll-top bath sits in the main bathroom for relaxing soaks. Coastal walks stretch along miles of sandy beaches. Alnmouth's pubs and restaurants line the main street within steps of the door. The quiet village setting away from crowds creates a peaceful base for two.
Pet Friendly
One well-behaved dog is welcome at Pilots Rest. Alnmouth Beach (0.9 miles) allows dogs year-round on most sections. Coastal paths run north and south from the village for long walks. The village sits between the river and sea offering varied routes. Local pubs with dog-friendly areas include establishments on the main street. The cottage has hard floors downstairs making cleaning easier after muddy walks.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Pilots Rest

The Red Lion Inn

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 2RJ

The Saddle Hotel

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 2RS

Alnmouth Village Tea Rooms

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 2RW

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Pilots Rest

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, Pilots Rest does not have a hot tub. The property does feature two bathrooms including one with a roll-top bath and another with a walk-in shower.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, one well-behaved dog is welcome at Pilots Rest. The cottage sits close to beaches and coastal walks perfect for exercising your pet.
How many people does Pilots Rest sleep?
The cottage sleeps six guests across three bedrooms. The ground floor has a twin and a double bedroom, whilst upstairs features a king-size bedroom.
What parking is available?
Unallocated roadside parking is available nearby on the street. Guests typically find spaces within a few minutes' walk of the property, with free parking options around 300 yards away.
What facilities does the kitchen have?
The kitchen includes an electric oven, grill, hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine and dishwasher. All basic cooking equipment and utensils are provided for self-catering.
How far is the beach from Pilots Rest?
The sandy beach is 0.9 miles from the cottage, about a 15-minute walk. Alnmouth offers a mile of beautiful sandy coastline along the North Sea.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00. Bed linen and towels are included in your stay.
Are there shops and restaurants nearby?
The village shop and post office are 0.4 miles away. Pubs and restaurants line the main street just steps from the cottage, offering plenty of dining options.

Pilots Rest Reviews

Roger John
Lovely property, great location & everything we needed. Only downside was the heating.it was chilly & on our final morning we had no heating, even though we didnt have to check out until 10am.
Lovely accommodation right in the centre of Alnmouth. Well equipped and very comfortable. A lovely shower, but elderly hands found it very stiff to turn off fully. We couldn't work out how to turn the heating and towel rails on for a short time. Simple instructions would be very helpful.
Valerie
Excellent location in the centre of Alnmouth with parking nearby . Accommodation was light and comfortable with all the necessary facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, the accommodation was exactly as described, clean and comfortable. I had seen a previous comment that the downstairs bedrooms were a bit chilly but that was easily overcome by overriding the room thermostat to manual and the rooms were soon toasty. The Pilots Rest suited us perfectly, close to the beach with good transport links if you want to explore this beautiful countryside. The Village Shop and Post Office is brilliant if you are self catering and the cottage has everything you need if you do choose to self cater whilst there is a good selection of pubs restaurants in the village.
Really enjoyed our stay. The property had everything we could have wanted. With the bonus of a view of the estuary. Would definitely stay here again.
Lovely view from the sitting room window! Alnmouth is a great place for a holiday with plenty of choice for eating out. There is no outside space for the cottage and access for loading and unloading is not easy. Kitchen is reasonably well equipped but a few basics for self catering and maybe a welcome pint of milk would have been appreciated. Minimal supply of toilet rolls. A brush for the inevitable sand on the wooden floors would have been useful. Someone did come to check radiators that were not working but we could not get the heating balance between upstairs and downstairs right. The handle on the door on the first floor bedroom does not always work, risk of getting shut in the bedroom.
Good location for Northumberland
Look at complaints already made. 1. Boiler not working. 2. Workmen on site 8.30 working on lintel and brickwork. Left after finding lintel rotten. Complained to Northumberland cottages. Have received no reply. Not really worthy of recommending. Would like feedback please on complaints.
Lindsey
Great location,parking not too much of an issue as can get parked for free 2mins away. Ideal for people with a dog and had a lovely stay.
Caroline
The heating wasn't on enough
Michael
The property is right in the centre of Alnmouth, very convenient for shops and restaurants. The upstairs loungediner is light and reasonably large the dining table seats 6 but the sofa would be a bit of a squeeze for 6 adults. The bedroom we used upstairs was very light and comfy though the ones downstairs were rather dark. We were aware when booking that there was no allocated parking, but we were able to find a space about 300 yards away which felt pretty safe. On departure we were able to find a space right outside for loading. What was dissappointing was that there were several maintenance issues There was a problem with the TV connection,.The dishwasher lights were constantly flashing and the machine could not be switched off. The upstairs bedroom blind was not working so you had to draw the heavy curtains to avoid being seen from the flat opposite. While cleanliness was generally good, some surfaces were very cluttered and dusty. As we were only there 3 nights and the conditions were livable, we didn't complain, but hopefully this review will get these things looked at.. If you book this cottage, you should note that the owners only provide the absolute minimum of toilet rolls and washing up liquid etc and there is no hairdryer, so come prepared.
A lovely property and so close to beach and shopping. The down side was there was no off road parking. We were assured parking off the main street was possible but the only site possible was the golf course. As a result of parking near to the property we received a parking fine.
Jessica
Everything was perfect no complaints at all. Used it as a base to explore, perfectly situated.
Jonathan
It was difficult to find a parking space but understand that its the same for the majority in Alnmouth. Arriving in the dark, the outside light was very dim to be able to gain access to the keysafe to the side of the front door. Booked for the Christmas week, it was disappointing to find no Christmas decorations. The house generally felt a little 'tired' and was not as clean as it could have been. Beds however were clean and very comfy. No handwash in bathrooms which would class as a basic provision by the owners, and toilet rolls provided were half rolls, obviously left over by previous guests. The main bathroom had no blind at the window. No kitchen cleaning products provided or dishwasher tablets apart from a small 'cleaning kit' in a box which included a wash up sponge, two bin bags and a miniscule bottle of washing up liquid. The standard lamp in the sitting room did not work so had to swap it with similar lamp which was classed as a bedside lamp! from the double bedroom on ground floor, as without it the sitting room was very gloomy at night. The heating had been left on full so the property certainly wasn't cold. Having said all that, would not rule out staying again but would bring more basic provisions in the knowledge that little offered at the property. Better bedside lamps for reading would be an improvement.
We were particularly keen to use a staircase. We couldn't find one. The person on call asked us if we had requested one!how could we do this if we had not seen the place! Three days later someone phoned and invited me yo go to an office to resolve the problem! As we were leaving, we found one under a bed!
Charles
One toilet did not flush. Reported it but no action. Towel rail not working even though we followed all instructions. Reported but no action. No place for soap by the bath. Tried the window sill but not waterproof so showed marks straight away. Wardrobe too narrow to hang clothes. No floor brush. Vacuum cleaner totally ineffective. Nowhere to store food in kitchen. Fridge too small to cope with the occupancy claimed. Parking, a nightmare. The cleaners told us they had already reported the faulty toilet a week before. Alnmouth is a lovely place but would not recommend Pilots Rest. Over priced for what you get.
Michael
Comfortable and handy accommodation in the centre of Alnmouth. Minor maintenance problems speedily dealt with by local agent. Some guidance on the obscure parking regulations would be helpful. An ideal location for the Northumberland coast.
Rebecca
Perfectly acceptable base to explore Northumberland coast. Property slightly let down by cleanliness standards. Also in need of a little maintenance. Overall happy and would stay again if these small things were improved upon.
Property was lovely and clean with everything we needed. In a great location in the centre of the village.
Lovely property in a good location. There is no WiFi to the property which is nice for getting away from every day stresses.
Excellent location, property is ample for 6 guests and 2 dogs. It was clean and tidy when we arrived and nicely decorated.
Lovely property, very cosy and clean, perfect for a cold October week.
Excellent location, once you know the parking regime in Alnmouth. Good sized rooms and comfortably furnished. Younger family members would have liked WiFi but I didn&39t find it a problem to use The Red Lion&39s.
We have stayed twice at this property for winter breaks. It is a lovely and spacious cottage, just off the main street and a short stroll to the beautiful beach.
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