Robin Cottage

48 Customer Reviews

• "The cottage was as expected and advertised - small but comfortable, with amenities as advertised."

  A lovely location and friendly folks. We would thoroughly recommend it, as well as Northumberland in general. Robin Cottage is lovely and in a very rural setting which suited us. Morpeth is just minutes away. It's a lovely town - Very dog friendly. The beautiful Carlisle Park has a river running through with stepping stones crossing it which our dog absolutely loved! We walked there most mornings before heading into town for breakfast - lots of places to eat and drink. As you might have guessed, we loved our week up here!

  A sincere thank you for taking the time to leave such lovely feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and that you created so many happy memories !! Kind regards Paul & Jane Property Owner

  Reviewed by Roger4.7★Sep 2024

• "It was our second stay at the cottage we find it a very comfortable."

  As a older couple we find the stairs a bit steep but otherwise its very good.

  Thank you for your return visit, we are so pleased you found Robin cottage comfortable and enjoyed your stay !! Kind regards Paul & Jane Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michael4.7★Jun 2024

• "Would be helpful if there was a sign on the road outside the main gate showing Holiday Cottages."

  Can’t fault cottages 5 star.parking excellent. Will be back. Thank you so much for our brilliant weeks break.

  Thank you for your kind comments. There are two grey slate signs, with white lettering "Old Barn Cottages" and "Benridge Riding Centre" attached to the fence to the left of the main gate as you turn off the main road. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards Paul & Jane Property Owner

  Reviewed by Charles5.0★May 2024

• "Very enjoyable experience once again"

  Many thanks for your return visit, it was so good to see you again. Kind regards Paul & Jane Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Mar 2024

• "We had a lovely stay at Robin Cottage and would love to come back sometime."

  A very warm welcome, friendly atmosphere and quiet relaxing setting whilst being close enough to major road networks. The cottage was cosy, stylish and modern, and bed very comfortable.

  We would really look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Thank you so much for your kind words and positive comments !! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Nov 2023

• "Well equipped and comfortable in a very good location."

  Friendly owners. A good place to stay to explore Northumberland.

  Thank you for staying with us and taking time to leave your kind feedback. Kind regards Paul & Jane Property Owner

  Reviewed by Roger4.4★Aug 2023

• "Ideal setting friendly staff."

  The cottage is small but clean every thing there for our needs thank you Michael Roe

  Thank you for your kind feedback. All of our 4 cottages are of different shapes and sizes for our guests needs and requirements !! Kind regards Paul & Jane Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michael4.1★Jun 2023

• "Lovely clean cottage exactly as described."

  Ideal accommodation for 2. Really comfortable beds. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will very likely stay again. Thank you.

  Many thanks for your kind comments and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. It would be lovely to see you again on a return visit, we will look forward to that !! Kind regards Paul & Jane Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jun 2023

• "Perfect for my needs and comfortable."

  Location beautiful but also very convenient. Lovely helpful friendly people looking after the cottages.

  Thank you for your generous feedback. We are so lucky to be able to provide our guests with such a pretty and convenient location for their needs !! Kind regards Paul & Jane Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lois5.0★Jun 2023

• "Lovely stay- great location- very clean and comfortable"

  Thank you for your kind comments, we are so glad you enjoyed your time with us !! Kind regards Paul & Jane Property Owner

  Reviewed by Noreen5.0★May 2023

• "My stay was very relaxing."

  It was ideal for what I needed. Everyone I spoke to was very genuine and friendly. Wonderful ambience. And thank you for the arrival treats, much appreciated after a long drive. I was being lazy and didn’t cook but everything was available if I’d wanted to. Really appreciated the space and ability to give the dogs comfort walks so close to the accommodation. And the availability of a hoover to clean up before leaving. The ONLY thing that could have improved the property for me and my specific circumstances would have been a safety gate at the bottom of the stairs to make sure the dogs couldn’t go upstairs….BUT that’s just me wanting an easy life and having dogs who ‘forget’ the rules!!

  Thank you for your very pleasing comments and are very grateful for you taking time to do so. Your comment regarding the safety gate is a fair and reasonable request, even for peace and quiet from your dogs !! We have provided safety gates in the past for the safety of children. However we found that they were not being used. When they were being used they were causing so much damage to the walls and bannisters of the property we decided to remove them. Since their removal we don't seem to have any requests for the use of one. Any guests with small children generally seem to bring there own devices or have the ability to control access. Kind regards Property Owner

  Reviewed by Phoenix5.0★May 2023

• "The cottage was very pretty, comfortable and clean butthe description says "shared gardens in 26 acre grounds" which lead us to believe there would be plenty of opportunity to excercise our dog however there was only access to the shared garden and dogs had to be kept on a lead !"

  so why mention the 26 acres?

  Thank you for your feed back. The garden is shared with other cottages. We request that dogs are kept on a lead in the garden to control fouling and for the benefit of other guests and their children, without pets, who may not be dog friendly. We have a working livery and stables facility, with fields, housing 24 horses, that takes up much of the 26 acres. However there is a path that can be walked to our top fields where guests can be allowed access to certain fields, that are not occupied by horses at certain times of the year. We could have allowed you to walk your dog in this area if you had asked the question. However your dog would still have to be kept under control on a lead, for yours and their safety, due to the movement of horses, electric fences and our farming neighbours with livestock, which is normal practice for dog owners in any rural environment. We do also allow controlled access to our stables area, bring a bag of carrots !! Kind regards Paul & Jane Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lynda4.4★May 2023

• "Great little cottage in a super location, in a beautiful part of the country."

  Friendly owner. Would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by John5.0★May 2023

• "Lovely cottage as advertised."

  Very snug and comfortable with everything I needed. Jane was very welcoming and helpful. Perfect location to access Hadrian's Wall and the Coast and Castles. Would stay there again. Best suited for 1 person and bedroom has a sloping ceiling.

  We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and you managed to visit so many wonderful locations. Thank you !! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Apr 2023

• "Second visit love the place the owners are great"

  It was fantastic to see you again, you are always welcome. Thank you Property Owner

  Reviewed by Howard5.0★Apr 2023

• "We loved our Christmas break, I think."

  Our dog loved it even more. It.was ideal to take her straight out for a walk I'm the fields. The cottage was small but cozy and really well equipped kitchen which we made the most of. It's a perfect quite location with every thing we needed a short drive away.

  We are so pleased you enjoyed your Christmas break with us. More pleasing is that your dog enjoyed it even more !! Thank you for staying with us, we do appreciate your positive review and comments. Kind regards Paul & Jane Property Owner

  Reviewed by Samantha4.4★Dec 2022

• "Very pleased with Robin Cottage."

  The location was perfect for us with close proximity to the A1 and Morpeth but away from all.the traffic etc.The cottage was spotless and equipped with everything we needed for our stay. We had our German Shepherd dog with us and took plenty of sheets etc as well as her bed to ensure no mess after her walks. Lovely walks all around the location with lots of wildlife. Saw deer close up as well as lots of other wikdlife.Would highly recommend for a dog friendly stay.Owners Jane and Paul along with all other people atvtge Riding Centre very friendly and helpful

  Many thanks for your review of Robin Cottage Michael. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We thank you for your consideration and efforts in the upkeep of the cottage in regards to your lovely dog. The Autumn/Winter period can be quite a muddy/dirty time for our Doggy friendly cottages, it is uplifting when our guests assist us to maintain good standards for the benefit of all visiting. Thank you for your positive comments and recommendations. Kind regards Paul & Jane Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Nov 2022

• "Jane was very welcoming, and the biscuits and wine were a lovely touch."

  The cottage is lovely, bijou and cosy, and ideally situated for visiting different parts of Northumberland with ease. The departure instructions were straightforward and clear, which is more than can be said for many properties these days with huge lists of tasks to complete. My only suggestion is to make departure time 11:00am, since arrival time is quite late but that didn't impact our enjoyment of the setting and the cottage.

  Thank you very much for your encouraging and kind feedback. The departure time of 10am and arrival of 4pm, is to allow us enough of a window to clean cottages, windows, change bedding, empty dustbins, clean outside areas and carry out any unforeseen repairs that may be required etc, especially when we may have all four cottages changing on the same day. Changeovers can also be impacted by COVID which is still an issue for some, therefore it takes extra time to sanitise and deep cleaning as much as we can, for those customers arriving. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Russell5.0★Oct 2022

• "A good cottage and very comfortable in a good location."

  This was our 3rd visit so must tick all the boxes.

  Was great to see you again, thank you for your kind comments !! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jonathan5.0★Sep 2022

• "A very comfortable stay in a lovely little property"

  Thank you very much, we are pleased you enjoyed your stayed !! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Brian5.0★Sep 2022

• "Robin cottage is lovely, a bit small but had everything in it."

  Grounds are well kept. Absolutely no complaints would recommend

  Many thanks for your recommendation, so pleased you enjoyed your time with us. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jason4.7★Aug 2022

• "Robin Cottage is a real gem."

  Comfortable and extremely clean. Everything supplied for a restful break in Northumberland. Attention to detail much appreciated. Would highly recommend.

  Thank you very much for your kind words, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Jul 2022

• "Beautiful cottage."

  Extremely clean and comfortable. Very well equipped. The owner was very helpful and good to deal with. All good!

  Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Jun 2022

• "Although the cottage was very clean, the equipment was good and we enjoyed our stay, the following should be considered for future clients."

  The mattress on the bed was very uncomfortable with springs sticking up. Although we could walk the dog we could not let her out without being with her on a lead.

  Reviewed by Brian4.1★Jun 2022

• "Excellent. beautiful setting were made to feel very welcome."

  Cottage was spotless clean will definitely return.

  Reviewed by Tania5.0★May 2022

• "I would like to say how much I enjoyed my stay at Robin Cottage, both me and my ..."

  I would like to say how much I enjoyed my stay at Robin Cottage, both me and my partner loved it the cottage was immaculate can’t fault it even left some biscuits and coffe and tea sachets we were met with a lovely welcome and couldn’t recommend this place enough , will definitely Holiday with Sykes again next year

  Reviewed by Pat5.0★Nov 2021

• "Very cosy and comfortable cottage set in lovely and extremely quiet surroundings."

  Absolutely perfect for a relaxing and stress free getaway. Everything you need is provided, the cottage was very clean on arrival and the beams in the living room, bathroom and bedroom were very quirky but please mind your head upstairs. We will definitely be back!

  Reviewed by James5.0★Nov 2021

• "We had a lovely stay in Robin cottage."

  Great base for visiting places. Advice to put padding on beam in bedroom. Cottage very comfortable and situated not far from A1. Morpeth has plenty of shops including Morrison’s and Lidl. Nice walk along river at Morpeth. When going out don’t forget to take parking disc out with you. Would highly recommend one of these cottages.

  Reviewed by Jean4.7★Sep 2021

• "We loved the holiday - it would have been good to have some information in the cottage about the area such as nearest beach, supermarket, pub / restaurant recommendations , suggested days out etc The owners were helpful but not always around so a booklet would have been useful."

  Highly recommend Northumberland.

  Reviewed by Sharon4.1★Aug 2021

• "Set in a quiet location and adjacent to a riding stables, the cottage is ideally placed to discover Northumberland."

  It is cosy for two people, with well-equipped kitchen and comfortable bed and sofa. Just be careful of the low beams in the bedroom.

  Reviewed by Philip4.7★Aug 2021

• "Made to feel welcome, both me and my dog Charlie."

  Loved the space, staff so helpful and friendly. Already booked return in September x

  Reviewed by Jean5.0★Jun 2021

• "Great location about a mile from a1 but secluded and very quiet."

  Truly a dog friendly place keep dog on a lead though as there's horses in the riding school adjacent cottages. Nice bit of garden for the dog. Cottage are lovely and are well equipped. Great location if you decide to go to Alnwick or holy island which is only 45 mins away. Would book again without hesitation.

  Reviewed by Richard4.7★May 2021

• "Lovely little cottage, perfectly situated to visit surrounding attractions."

  Owners made us feel very welcome and friendly. I've read in previous feedback that there was a problem with the shower, however a brand new shower has been fitted and worked perfectly well, lovely and clean with a beautiful garden. Would recommend if you want a relaxing time. Will definitely make a return visit

  Reviewed by Janette5.0★May 2021

• "The Robin Cottage is well thought out compact but very comfortable accommodation, in a lovely setting and convenient for exploring Northumbria."

  Jane and Paul were very welcoming and helpful in giving us information on places to visit. There are two excellent plant nurseries nearby. We wouldn't hesitate to stay there again..

  Reviewed by Val5.0★Apr 2021

• "Absolutely loved this little cottage, perfect for our needs."

  The owners are really lovely people and very helpful. The only thing we would say is that the shower needs attention as it is very tempermental but everything else was absolutely spot on. Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Lisa4.7★Apr 2021

• "Nice quiet, clean, comfortable cottage, beware of low beams in the bathroom, otherwise OK."

  Reviewed by Nigel4.7★Sep 2020

• "Very nice place to travel from to lovely countryside and walks."

  Reviewed by Pamela4.1★Sep 2020

• "Robin cottage set in lovely area, central location for visiting lovely Northumberland."

  Just right for us. Very comfortable. So much to see and do. Fantastic wildlife and cultural sites. Not too far from the best beaches I've ever seen. Dunes full of wildflowers at this time of year but in the winter months, time to see rare migrating birds.Visited Alnwick gardens and took a boat trip round the islands to see the seals and sea birds. Great local food and lovely friendly people. And if it rains, there's always Barter Books in Alnwick which is an amazing place! Jane and Geoff, Lancashire

  Reviewed by Nancy Jane5.0★Jul 2020

• "Comfortable for two people and our Springer Spaniel ."

  If tall ,low beams to consider. Little room if you have company calling. Location nice countryside area. Morpeth good little town for provisions. Good location for visiting many many interesting places in Northumberland and Durham. Enjoy as we did.

  Reviewed by Philip3.8★Mar 2020

• "Location of cottage is very nice and very accessible."

  The welcome pack excited our expectations, Including treats for pets. Hosts couldn't be any more helpful, including parking pass for local town.

  Reviewed by James5.0★Jan 2020

• "This was a clean, cosy and comfortable home ideally located for a few days exploring the area."

  Reviewed by Roger3.8★Oct 2019

• "Just arrived back from a lovely relaxing week away."

  Lovely beaches around the coast and our springer spaniel settled in very well. Particularly enjoyed the beach at amble and bamburgh. The black and grey pub in nearby Morpeth is a must and the joiners Arms in nearby Newton by the sea is lovely for food. We thoroughly enjoyed thrunton Woods despite getting caught in the rain. The owners Jane and Paul made us feel very welcome and were very helpful with anything we needed and even recommended a nearby walk with the dog to thrunton Woods which was fantastic despite getting caught in the rain. Overall we would definitely recommend these cottages to anyone of our friends and family and the cottage has all amenities you need. We will definitely be returning in the future. Thank you again for an amazing stay.

  Reviewed by Alexandra4.7★Sep 2019

• "Nice little cottage had tbe basic items that you need for a comfortable holiday."

  The owner was lovely and went out her way to help us. I would recommend staying here it was in a nice setting and very peaceful. A big thank you

  Reviewed by Lesley3.4★Sep 2019

• "The cottage was comfortable for two and in a good position to visit the attractions of Northumberland."

  Reviewed by Diane4.1★Aug 2019

• "Having a 6 month old puppy with us it was great to be dog friendly."

  But it was also a very relaxed place altogether. Our hosts were very friendly and we really felt welcomed.

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Aug 2019

• "The location and cottage exceeded all expectations."

  We would recommend this cottage with no worries whatsoever.

  Reviewed by George5.0★Jul 2019

• "A good base to explore Northumberland, with very friendly owner's and comfortable cottage ."

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Jun 2019

• "Wonderful, quiet location."

  We were very pleased with the property. Everything was as listed on the web page. Owners intend to make additional improvements the cottage in the near future.

  Reviewed by Jonathan5.0★Apr 2019

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