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The Old Mill

Rock, near Embleton, Northumberland
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
No Dogs
5 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Cot available
Country houses
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At a glance

  • A superb stone property set in a rural and idyllic spot
  • Fantastic gardens with countryside views, private stream and lake
  • Perfect for large groups of eight guests wanting to explore the Northumberland coast or country

Overview
Property code: OC-NB1952

Escape with a group of eight friends or family members to this stunning property set in a quiet village spot. Enjoy a variety of walks right from the doorstep with a wonderful country pub just 1 mile away. Head to the long stretch of sandy beach at Embleton Bay (5 miles) overlooked by the imposing Dunstanburgh Castle. You can also enjoy the superb Beadnell Bay (9 miles) and the pretty town of Bamburgh (13.5 miles). Alternatively, for fabulous family days out visit Alnwick Castle and Gardens (5.5 miles) recognisable from the Harry Potter movies and Downton Abbey series.

This stunning, bright, and spacious property offers a warm welcome to all guests. Enter into the hallway which has plenty of space to hang coats and place walking boots before heading into the well-equipped kitchen/diner. Cook up dinner while socialising with other guests sitting around the kitchen’s island. Enjoy a meal together at the adjacent dining table, or take a seat on the sofa while watching something on the Smart TV. Get cosy in the comfortable lounge with plenty of seating and a warming bioethanol fire. The first of the bedrooms is on the ground floor, a super-king with an en-suite bathroom with a bath and a shower. Heading upstairs, there are the remaining bedrooms and family bathroom. A second en-suite bedroom has a king-size bed and en-suite shower room. There is also the third and fourth bedroom – one with a double bed and the other a lovely twin room.

Take the doors from the kitchen and enjoy dining alfresco on the decked balcony area. Outside to the rear of the property is a large, landscaped garden with stunning countryside views surrounding the property. Enjoy access to a private stream and a jetty that overlooks a lake. There is plenty to explore here, or simply enjoy relaxing on the furniture provided.

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 super-king, 1 king-size, 1 twin, 1 double
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 en-suite bathroom with shower and WC, 1 en-suite shower room and WC, 1 family bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, 1 cloakroom WC
  • Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, coffee machine
  • Bioethanol fire
  • Travel cot (15kg limit- please bring own linen), stairgate and highchair available on request when booking
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Lovely landscaped gardens and balcony/decking
  • Private parking for 6 cars
  • Pub 1 mile, shop 3 miles
  • 4 bedrooms – 1 super-king, 1 king-size, 1 twin, 1 double
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 en-suite bathroom with shower and WC, 1 en-suite shower room and WC, 1 family bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, 1 cloakroom WC
  • Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, coffee machine
  • Bioethanol fire
  • Travel cot (15kg limit- please bring own linen), stairgate and highchair available on request when booking
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Lovely landscaped gardens and balcony/decking
  • Private parking for 6 cars
  • Pub 1 mile, shop 3 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Laura Watts

This property is personally managed by Laura.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Wendy 23rd May 2026

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House has great views, pond & lovely garden. Beautiful location, though the road & lane near the house had builders making it difficult to access. Close to lots of great places to visit.

Reviewed by Kathryn 24th February 2026

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Beautiful cottage, with breathtaking views in an ideal location, fantastic layout which leans itself towards family gatherings esp given 2 en-suite bedrooms.

Reviewed by Carole 21st October 2025

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Very comfortable, well equipped house in lovely area. Beautiful surrounding scenery. Location is superb for exploring the area.

Reviewed by Ann 20th September 2025

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Reviewed by Christine 14th September 2025

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The Old Mill in Rock is warm, comfortable. well-equipped and in a quiet location close to Alnwick and all the local attractions. This was our fourth visit and we'll be back again next year as it suited all the needs of our multigenerational family.

Reviewed by Catherine 23rd August 2025

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Ideal for multi-generation holidays , there is lots to do in nearby locations for all ages

Reviewed by Hector 21st July 2025

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Great house in perfect location near the sea and the A1. Generously equipped with almost everything you will need. We had five adults, two kids and a baby and all had loads of space and privacy. Would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed by Stephen 12th June 2025

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Reviewed by Jacquelyn 7th June 2025

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As a three generation family, space and comfort were top priorities for us and this holiday home is the best we have stayed in. The location is fine for getting to the beach or exploring inland though a car is a necessity. We have booked again next year and highly recommend.

Reviewed by Karen 24th May 2025

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An absolute stunning property in an idyllic setting with outstanding views. We were unlucky that the weather wasn't warm enough for us to sit out on the veranda and appreciate the open countryside. Also unfortunately though we were unable to enjoy the Welcome Bag as the cordial bottle had been badly chipped and had leaked everywhere, we had to throRead morew everything as it was one big sticky mess. We wouldn't hesitate in coming back. Hide

Reviewed by Catherine 17th May 2025

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We had a wonderful stay at The Old Mill - four adults and a lively two-year-old. The house is spacious, beautifully designed, well equipped and set in peaceful countryside making it an ideal retreat. Close to Embleton Bay, Bamburgh, and Alnwick Castle, we had plenty to explore. Highly recommended. Would love to return.

Reviewed by Annette 4th March 2025

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Beautiful home every thing you could need .A must to do ,walk to local church lots of history on the door step.

Reviewed by Helen 28th December 2024

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A lovely house, ideal for a large group, sympathetically renovated and clean. Due to its spacious open plan living areas, it worked well for our multi generational group. In a pretty little village, with lots of local walks and not far from beaches. To make future stays perfect, we feel that the owners need to fine tune their provision- the kitcheRead moren was poorly equipped and some of the fixtures and fittings needed repairing. With a little more attention to detail, this would be an outstanding property. Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 9th November 2024

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We had a lovely week at the Old Mill. Its in a great location with uninterrupted views of open fields with big skies and a lovely outdoor space to sit and listen to the stream. Comfy beds, good showers and large living spaces for family groups. 10 mins drive to Alnwick for shops. Close to the coast. Would recommend!

Reviewed by Chris 26th October 2024

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Reviewed by Philip 17th August 2024

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Fabulous property in a great location - very handy for many great attractions.

Reviewed by Gordon 10th August 2024

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The location was exceptional very quite with good views of the fields and the sea in the distance. The whole Faulkner family enjoyed their stay and will visit the area again.

Reviewed by Ves 27th July 2024

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Weve had a wonderful stay. The house is very well equipped and the views from some of the bedrooms are simply spectacular! It is spacious, so is very well suited to a holiday shared with family / friends. It is also within short distance of some really beautiful tourist attractions. All in all, one of the best holiday homes we have stayed in, Read moreif not, the best. Hide

Reviewed by Christopher 30th June 2024

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A very well-designed conversion from an old mill to a comfortable modern house. Superbly finished and very well equipped, the house is in a very peaceful location with wonderful views from the balcony (including regular visits from a barn owl). We had a lovely stay and found the location to be ideally suited for exploring Northumberland.

Reviewed by Christine 16th June 2024

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This was our third visit and, as usual, the property met all our needs. There was plenty of space for our multi generational family consisting of a toddler and his parents and grandparents. In fact, we enjoyed it so much we're planning to return in 2025.

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.