Villas in Amble

About Amble

Amble is a small harbour town at the mouth of the River Coquet. It grew in the 1800s as a coal port, and fishing cobles still moor beside a modern marina. Coquet Island lies about a mile offshore, and the Northumberland Wildlife Trust reserves at Hauxley, Druridge and Cresswell run along the coast next to the town. Evenings are low-key, with a handful of restaurants, bars and cafés. Choice of homes is very small: expect room for six, a garden and a fireplace.

Is Amble right for you?

Best for

Families of six after harbour walks and puffin trips

Not for you if

You want a choice of houses or a town with its own main-line station.

Near Amble

• Coquet Island

  An RSPB island about a mile offshore; landing is restricted, but boat trips from Amble circle it for puffins, roseate terns and seals.

• Hauxley, Druridge and Cresswell

  Northumberland Wildlife Trust nature reserves strung along the coast beside Amble, good for birdwatching and long walks.

• Brinkburn Priory

  An old priory about 13 miles west of Amble, an easy inland outing with a small entry charge.

Getting to Amble

Newcastle Airport is under an hour's drive. LNER trains from London King's Cross reach Alnmouth in about three and a half hours, and Alnmouth is around 20 minutes from Amble. The X18 bus runs roughly hourly to Newcastle and Alnwick. A car helps.

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