Flodden Edge Farm Cottage

31 Customer Reviews

• "Wonderful peaceful relaxing stay cottage well equipped and welcoming knowledgeable host."

  Will be returning next year

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★Mar 2025

• "No fire - disappointing cleanliness in kitchen poor shelves in cooker a poor ..."

  No fire - disappointing cleanliness in kitchen poor shelves in cooker a poor fit shower was poor and the wall handles for mobility aid not in right place as would be better horizontal rather than vertical

  Reviewed by Colin1.6★Feb 2025

• "Unfortunately it wasn’t a good stay, information needs to be updated there is no open fire as owner has blocked it up, the boiler makes a constant whining while on and as it’s located in a cupboard in the lounge room you get no respite from it."

  The property is tired, the bed is uncomfortable. The riding stables are no longer in use . I don’t want to leave a review like this but you need to know and I have lodged a complaint with Sykes

  Reviewed by Trond2.8★Jan 2025

• "Lovely cottage, well equipped and we enjoyed the peaceful surroundings."

  Reviewed by Gerard5.0★Nov 2024

• "We had a lovely week staying in Flodden Edge."

  The cottage was comfortable and cosy. We have never stayed anywhere so quiet and peaceful. Tom, the owner, was very helpful. There were many places to visit within easy reach and we especially enjoyed walks with our wee dog on the different beaches, all of which were about 12 miles away.

  Reviewed by Gwyneth5.0★Nov 2024

• "A lovely spot to have a holiday."

  Tom came to meet us and made us welcome. We did have trouble finding new lightbulbs when two went together but we managed without troubling the owner. All in all a lovely stay.

  Reviewed by Margaret4.7★Oct 2024

• "The property was fantastic, everything was there that we needed."

  It was well heated and the bed and sofa were nice and comfortable. It was an ideal place to take our dog to, with a little paddock at the front he could go into and a nice quiet lane for early morning and evening walks. The property was situated quite close to some of the castles and sandy beaches that are in the area. 100% recommended

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Oct 2024

• "We had a wonderful week at Flodden Edge Cottage."

  The owner Tom couldn't have been more helpful. He was there to welcome us and show us around the cottage. The cottage was clean, warm and comfortable, the water was nice and warm. Our bikes were stored in a large building which was easily accessible. There are a lot of places to visit of interest, Flodden Field is highly recommended if you are a history buff and the cycling around the area is practically traffic free.

  Reviewed by Gordon5.0★Sep 2024

• "Cottage as described and in a nice location,but could benefit from a little updating and a good clean inside ."

  It was peacefull and quiet and Tom the owner met us on arrival and explained everything and is a nice friendly man.The limescale kettle was still there but did not put us off ,we did not use the washing machine or dishwasher ,the power p lug sockets were difficult to acess but as this is an old cottage this was taken into account and was not a problem .Ths shower was working but dont expect a power shower.The enclose area was great for out two Doxies and safe .We spent most days along the coast and a couple of visits to the red lion pub. As expected in theese parts everyone was friendly and helpfull.

  Reviewed by Carol2.5★Aug 2024

• "What a lovely cottage."

  We loved the peace and quiet and Tom the owner was lovely and very helpful. My daughter and I and our two dogs would certainly return. Idyllic cottage in beautiful surroundings. Thank you Tom.

  Reviewed by Jan5.0★Jun 2024

• "Lovely quaint homely cottage in an extremely peaceful location."

  Ideal if you have dogs . This is our 4th stay at Flodden Edge Farm so that says it all really

  Reviewed by Michele4.4★Apr 2024

• "The cottage was lovely and comfortable the new central heating kept Mum and I nicely warm."

  The owner’s were very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this cottage

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Mar 2024

• "We stayed in March, and it was advertised as having an open fire, which had been blocked off."

  It was part of the reason for us booking it. In May it was still advertised as with open fire. We had no explanation or apology. The boiler casing was off when we arrived, which I’d consider a H&S issue, the thermostat wasn’t working and it was really loud, couldn’t hear the TV. So it was a cold first night. We left for two days and it was all repaired. Needing a new part, the noise was something to do with the fan, but as that was £300 it wasn’t done, apparently. We then ran out of gas overnight. This was rectified on the following day. It had rained a lot, and the parking and access to the property is a grass verge, it was just a massive puddle of mud. The dishwasher wasn’t switched on, the plug was way behind the cooker and needed a long mop handle to reach it and switch it on, which was awkward. The kettle was filled with lime scale, the cutlery were few and a lot with rust, knives were all dull with no sharpener, some basics lacking, like a tin opener. There’s extremely few basics in the cupboard - the herbs there are are literally from the 1980s. The owner was polite and quick to deal with issues when raised, but in knowing we were arriving, the boiler really should have been fixed and operational. Two nights cold wasn’t pleasant, never mind the other aspects.

  Reviewed by Ross2.5★Mar 2024

• "Lovely cottage, perfect for a few days, peace and quiet"

  Reviewed by Mary5.0★Feb 2024

• "If you are looking for a quiet and cosy retreat, then this is just the cottage for you."

  Very quiet indeed, with around 3 vehicles a day driving past, 4 on Tuesdays when the bin lorry visits. The solid fuel central heating does take a little while to master, but it does make the whole place feel very warm and snug. Our stay coincided with Storm Babet and the cottage remained cosy and comfortable whilst the storm was raging outside. Tom, the owner came round to check that we were OK and that we had enough food. We were, and we did. But that was a very considerate gesture. Thank you Tom. Apart from just enjoying the tranquil surroundings, there's plenty of places to visit all within an easy drive. A walk along the beach from Low Newton to Dunstanburgh Castle was one of the highlights for us. Berwick-upon-Tweed is a lovely place, as is dog friendly Melrose with its Abbey and the fantastic Trimontium Museum. If you don't want to travel that far, then there are some stunning walks around Ford and Etal, just a few minutes away. We would recommend the delicious cheese scones at Boes cafe. All in all, a wonderful relaxing break.

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Oct 2023

• "A very comfortable cottage great views and walks lots of wildlife to see ."

  Friendly helpful owner we enjoyed it that much we have already booked it for next year.

  Reviewed by Shaun5.0★Sep 2023

• "Enjoyed our stay here,very quiet location with good WiFi and large secure garden for the dog although the grass hasn’t been cut for a long time."

  Personally think the cottage is due for a bit of TLC but if you want quiet and relaxed and don’t mind lighting the fire for the radiators it’s ideal if you want bright and airy and instant heat probably not.

  Reviewed by Martin3.1★Sep 2023

• "My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our week."

  Apart from the kitchen being a little cramped, the cottage is very comfortable, well equipped, very tastefully furnished, and the dog could be safely left to run around outside. Lots of bird life, and very quiet and peaceful. We would certainly return.

  Reviewed by Alex4.7★Jul 2023

• "Lovely cottage surrounded by great views and wildlife, great location ."

  Owner really helpful and informative.

  Reviewed by Angela5.0★Jul 2023

• "Well presented, nice and clean lovely setting with views."

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Jun 2023

• "Very much what we wanted,very rural but not far from a good pub that let dogs ..."

  Very much what we wanted,very rural but not far from a good pub that let dogs in,cottage owner very friendly,explained about the coal fire heating but I couldn't get a good fire on the go, wasn't a problem as there is storage radiators but the cottage was surprisingly quite warm, everything we expected was there and it is in a beautiful part of the country,have no complaints at all, don't expect a palace ,it is a nice cosy cottage on a working farm

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★May 2023

• "A wonderful peaceful and restorative break surrounded by beautiful countryside."

  Well equipped cosy cottage with pleasant outdoor space to sit and enjoy a cup of tea following a day of walking.

  Reviewed by Nina5.0★May 2023

• "Situation and views excellent."

  Tom the owner very welcoming. The kitchen is very small. The grass needs cutting .

  Reviewed by Michael3.1★Apr 2023

• "We really loved the beautiful cottage."

  It was so cosy and cute and had everything we needed. The scenery was amazing and it was so peaceful and beautiful. I found it magical and it reminded me of childhood carefree days. I’m definitely going back.

  Reviewed by Tanja5.0★Apr 2023

• "Back to basics but we really enjoyed it!"

  Peace and tranquility, friendly owner.

  Reviewed by Alice3.4★Mar 2023

• "Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, Surprise on Monday with snow, lovely and warm"

  Reviewed by Bruce4.1★Jan 2023

• "The cottage was lovely!"

  Warm and well equipped. So dog friendly, I would love to return to the cottage because it was secluded while only being a 25 minute drive from larger towns. Only a few points regarding cleanliness, oven trays need replaced and under beds were very dusty but having said this I know the owner had recently had surgery and had to use a cleaning company. I would recommend this cottage, I stayed a week and could have happily stayed for two!

  Reviewed by Denise4.4★Oct 2022

• "We used the cottage as a base for walking on the coast and in the Cheviots and was a great location for both."

  The cottage was in a lovely quiet rural area, surrounded by fields and open countryside. It was clean, comfortable and equipped with everything that we needed for our stay. There was a good sized, secure garden where we were able to let out our dog without fear of him escaping. Our hosts were friendly and welcoming, leaving us to enjoy our stay but on hand if there was anything that we needed to ask about.

  Reviewed by Sian4.1★May 2022

• "Cottage was OK, as described."

  Had everything you needed. If visiting in winter you need to keep open fire going. Owner left Plenty of coal. Plenty to do in area, nice pub a mile away for food. Peaceful, no traffic Plenty of wildlife. Note owners retired from horse riding and carriage driving but 10 minutes driving Kimmerston Stables

  Hi David, we're glad you enjoyed your stay and got home safe and well. Thank you very much also for your kind gift of wine. I'm sorry you felt the listing was not accurate but Sykes website merely says that the cottage is located on a farm specialising in Horse Riding and Carriage Driving and it is. As explained prior to your arrival though and as shown on our own web site we have had no option but to close to visiting customers because of the Pandemic due to the fact that Tom is immunocompromised due to having leukaemia and Susan is having chemotherapy for cancer treatment and which necessitates frequently attending hospital in Newcastle. We're delighted that you enjoyed riding at our recommended neighbours at Kimmerston. I've asked Sykes to clarify that cottage visitors are unable to book these facilities to remove any confustion. Property Owner

  Reviewed by David3.4★Apr 2022

• "Excellent hospitality very friendly welcoming to the cottage giving helpful recommendations to pubs, restaurants and local attractions."

  Shared openly their horse riding experience and allowed the kids to help feed the horses. Willingly return for another visit.

  Thank you for your feedback and we're delighted you enjoyed your holiday and look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Eric5.0★Apr 2022

• "My son and I arrived at Flodden edge farm cottage on the 27th of November 2021."

  The owner showed us inside, It was freezing with an antiquated system for heating and hot water involving getting buckets of coal every 2 hours from outside and building a big fire. It was like something from the 1970s. The place was not clean and the bathroom was a joke with a very old shower and a disabled seat on the wall. It is so BAD we have left after 2 nights. Worst place I've ever stayed in.

  What a shame we had to discover you'd left only by reading this. You left without even locking the door and returning the key, nor did you inform Sykes. We met you a couple of miles away, because you didn't have directions and took you straight to the cottage. When we tried to talk through what you may need to know about the property, you said you didn't need to know anything and your son would figure things out. Your attention was then drawn to the laminate welcome pack. The next morning your son asked about the central heating and it turned out he'd not read the welcome pack with instructions and hadn't switched the heating pump or the hot water on. We offered to show him but yet again you were insistent he would figure it put. We said he'd not used the night grate nor filled it up with fuel and if he had any problem I'd come and show him. There are also 2 large night storage heaters that are permanently on. Our cottage is advertised as suitable for those with mobility issues and it has a purpose designed accessible shower and approved fold up seat for those may need it. the property was all cleaned and ready for your arrival. If you'd read our visitor's book you would have seen all comments are very positive. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mark1.6★Nov 2021

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