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Swallow Cottage (nr Powburn)

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Powburn, Scottish Borders Show on map

4.9

Sykes rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Broadband / WiFi

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25 Customer Reviews

  • "A comfortable, home from home cottage, ideally situated to visit attractions in this beautiful part of Northumbria."

    Very quiet and local walks to nature reserve just outside door and road access easy to visit both NT properties and coast. Everything we needed at cottage, even a welcome pack which was a lovely thought after a long journey. We would definitely return.

    Reviewed by Lynn5.0Sep 2024

  • "My only reservation is that the sofa and easy chair are very low."

    Anyone with arthritic back and knees, like me, could struggle to get up from them. Other than that, lovely cottage and location.

    Reviewed by Colin4.7Sep 2024

  • "A delightful base for both walking in the Cheviots and visiting Lindisfarne, Bamburgh and the Farne Islands."

    The cottage feels like a home, and is generously provided with OS maps, walking guides and DVD's. We wished we had booked for 2 weeks rather than one.

    Reviewed by Barnabas John5.0Sep 2024

  • "Our only problem was the key safe was rather high up on the wall so I couldn’t see the numbers."

    Fortunately another person much taller than me was passing and he opened it for me. I can’t see any reason why it had to be so high up the wall. Otherwise the property was excellent.

    Reviewed by Patricia & Allan5.0Jul 2024

  • "Excellent property, everything worked, clean, comfortable and warm without the need for the log burner."

    Welcome pack much appreciated and did nothing to reduce my waistline !

    Reviewed by Steven5.0Jul 2024

  • "Lovely property and great location to get around all the sights of Northumberland."

    The living area is bigger than the pictures make out.

    Reviewed by Simon4.7Jun 2024

  • "Swallow Cottage was the perfect location for a short break for the two of us, comfortable and well-appointed with easy access to local walking routes and interesting places to visit."

    I'm sure we will be back!

    Reviewed by Lesley5.0May 2024

  • "We had a fantastic week in this cosy, little cottage."

    There are lots of places to walk directly from the cottage with our favourite being the walk to the cafe in Ingram! It is also well placed for a short drive to castles, the beach and Holy Island. The cottage itself is compact but had everything we needed and was easy to find. It was a bonus to discover a nature reserve on the doorstep when we first arrived, a lovely place to walk after a long car journey.

    Reviewed by Karen4.7May 2024

  • "Thankyou for sharing your cosy little cottage with us."

    Fabulous accommodation with everything we could possibly need. Thankyou also for the lovely welcome goodies, much appreciated. So much to see and do around here without travelling more than 30 minutes. Highlights for us included Rothbury and the Simonside Hills, a visit to Bamburgh and the Castle, a walk from Ingram up to Linhope Spout (nice cafe in Ingram too), Alnwick and Chillingham Castles, and Holy Island. Would definitely return!

    Reviewed by Stephen5.0Apr 2024

  • "We enjoyed our week's stay in Swallow Cottage."

    Compact but clean and well-equipped it is ideally placed for walking and touring the region. We would certainly stay again and recommend.

    Reviewed by Stephen4.7Sep 2023

  • "The cottage is delightful, well equipped and very comfortable."

    We absolutely loved our stay, not far from Cheddar but very much in the countryside. We really enjoyed the peace and quiet, and the little walks in the owners meadow, it was perfect and we’d love to come back.

    Reviewed by Colleen5.0Jul 2023

  • "Swallow cottage was a lovely base for our holiday."

    Everything we needed was to hand. Very clean & tidy. Everything was easy to use.

    Reviewed by Alison4.7Jul 2023

  • "Beautiful cottage met all our expectations."

    Reviewed by David5.0Jun 2023

  • "Lovely. And clean everything you need for 2 I am booking again"

    Reviewed by Karen5.0May 2023

  • "Lovely weekend break, clean comfortable warm cottage with numerous extra touches."

    Love the area and hope to return.

    Reviewed by Chris5.0Mar 2023

  • "This is a lovely cottage as a base for exploring Northumberland, with some nice walks straight from the door."

    I highly recommend it to any single person or couple who would like to explore Northumberland. This was my first visit in winter and I did worry about how warm it would be, but I needn't have, it was nice and cozy inside, despite sub zero temperatures outside. The Branton lakes were frozen over, which looked beautiful, only a few hundred yards from the house.

    Reviewed by Chris5.0Dec 2022

  • "Great place to stay and the attention to detail made it a wonderful Christmas for my wife and I"

    Dec 2021

  • "Lovely welcome gifts and milk, washing liquid, foil and cling film all very helpful."

    Great location and had a few meals at the bosk that were very nice. We had an enjoyable stay a nice cottage in a lovely location.

    Aug 2021

  • "Clean, comfortable and cosy cottage."

    In a very quiet location but within easy reach of the coast and the countryside.Really enjoyed our stay and will hopefully come back for another visit.

    Oct 2019

  • "Delightful peaceful location - good for hills or coast."

    Aug 2018

  • "Excellent location - quiet and close to fabulous hill walks."

    Wonderful welcome pack, well appointed cottage with good cooking facilities.

    Jul 2018

  • "Our tenth visit to this cottage so something must be right!"

    Saw my first red squirrel from the cottage window.

    Apr 2017

  • "Lovely property - well appointed in peaceful location and quiet."

    Jul 2016

  • "A lovely little cottage - wish I owned it."

    - and location perfect for walking up onto Ingram Valley And Liner Spout. Beautiful scenery from windows and peaceful forecourt where we had our breakfast some mornings after doing our morning Tai Chi - truly lovely.

    Jun 2016

  • "The property was just as we required, comfortable and had everything that two pensioners required."

    We would definitely look at booking the same property again in the future.

    Aug 2015

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Summary

  • Single-storey
  • One double bedroom
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
  • Oil central heating with woodburning stove
  • Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge
  • TV/DVD player, CD player, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for 1 car
  • Communal courtyard and gardens, picnic bench, barbecue
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 1.2 miles, pub 2.5 miles, beach 16.4 miles
  • Note: Starter pack of logs for woodburning stove is provided
  • Note: The property is not suitable for children under the age of 2

The property

Powburn 1.1 miles.

Enjoying a superb rural setting in the idyllic hamlet of Branton near Powburn in Northumberland, Swallow Cottage is a traditional stone cottage, perfect for a couple on holiday.

The accommodation is beautifully rustic and is in the ideal spot for those who love the countryside.

The charming living space is suitably warm and welcoming with a seating area arranged around a woodburning stove where you can imagine curling up together in the cooler months.

The kitchen is fully fitted with everything needed to create delicious meals for that special someone and when it’s time to serve up, there is an elegant dining area just perfect for long, leisurely meals for two.

If the sun is shining, then make the most of it by sitting on the bench in the courtyard to soak up the rays or go for a stroll in the delightful communal gardens.

The bedroom is really inviting and a wonderful place to lay your weary heads after a day of getting out and about exploring.

The peace and quiet of the tranquil setting add up to help create a truly restful rural break.

You are in the best spot for discovering the delights of the area with glorious countryside and rolling hills on the doorstep just waiting for you to take a hike.

The village of Powburn is nearby and has a good selection of amenities with the market town of Alnwick also close.

Here you will find an imposing castle (known to millions as Hogwarts School in Harry Potter!), the impressive castle gardens and The Treehouse Restaurant.

The spectacular coastline, the attractive towns of Wooler and Rothbury and the well-known National Trust country house and gardens at Cragside are all within easy reach.

For the ultimate rural retreat for two, Swallow Cottage is the perfect holiday destination.

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About the location

POWBURN

Alnwick 9 miles; Rothbury 10 miles; Wooler 9 miles.

The small pretty Northumberland village of Powburn is situated in the foothills of the Cheviots and surrounded by glorious countryside. The village has a shop and a wide range of amenities are available in the nearby market town of Alnwick. The village makes an ideal base for exploring the Northumberland National Park, Alnwick with its imposing castle (known to millions as Hogwarts School in Harry Potter!), the impressive castle gardens and The Treehouse Restaurant. The spectacular coastline, the attractive towns of Wooler and Rothbury and the well known National Trust country house and gardens at Cragside are all within easy reach.

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Note: Starter pack of logs for woodburning stove is provided. Note: The property is not suitable for children under the age of 2

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter