2 Thompsons Buildings

43 Customer Reviews

• "We really enjoyed our stay here!"

  The building is spacious & would easily accommodate 5 guests. The owner has thought of everything, even adding in extras like torches & hot water bottles! The kitchen is well equipped too so we wanted for nothing! We enjoy geocaching & there are several series close by & walks by the river from the doorstep so an ideal base for outdoor lovers or those with dogs! In warmer climes you can enjoy the garden but being November, we just watched the bunnies trimming the grass instead! One place we would be happy to return to!

  Reviewed by Susanne4.7★Nov 2024

• "Nice spacious property, large dog friendly secure garden with nice outlook and garden furniture."

  Nice and quiet location , lovely mud free riverside walk from the doorstep, alternatively cross the road and up the steps for a walk across the fields. Many dog friendly beaches all within a maximum 20 minutes drive, also plassey woodland walk only 10 minutes drive away. No need to bring a full weeks shopping ( or booze ) as there is an ALDI supermarket 1.5 miles away and an ASDA a bit further along the road. If you are bringing your dog, then it's doggy heaven for them, our border collie loved it on the beaches and riverside / woodland walks. The owners of the property are friendly and helpful but not intrusive.

  Reviewed by Claire4.7★Oct 2024

• "This is one of the best cottages we have stayed in with Sykes - great location, lovely owner, cottage well equipped and the weather was on our side."

  Reviewed by Joanne4.7★Sep 2024

• "Well equipped house."

  Dog friendly garden. Parking space is a bit tight to get out of. Shower a bit restricted, mind your head!! Otherwise ideal for a weeks break.

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★Sep 2024

• "Great house, very clean & tidy."

  Had everything you would want for your stay. Nice outside space, good comfortable beds. Good Location.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Aug 2024

• "A lovely cottage, in a lovely spot."

  Perfect location for exploring the N.E. and for me personally to catch up with friends who live locally. A tranquil garden to relax in. We'll be back!

  Reviewed by Jean5.0★Aug 2024

• "We had a lovely stay at the cottage in a beautiful part of the country."

  I can’t fault the property in any way. Well maintained, well equipped,good location . Would definitely stay there again.

  Reviewed by Steven5.0★Jul 2024

• "We really enjoyed staying in this property."

  The rooms were very comfortable, and the kitchen was well equipped. It was lovely having the spacious garden, and we very much appreciated the milk and home baking provided. The meadow footpath opposite the property was much loved by our cocker spaniel. Anne, the owner, was very helpful in suggesting places to go with the dog and Plessey Woods Country Park (5 miles south) was another favourite.

  Reviewed by Roger5.0★Jun 2024

• "We really enjoyed our stay at 2 Thompsons Buildings; the house was comfortable, clean and had every modern convenience."

  There were plenty of books to read, C.D.'s, board games and jigsaw plus the usual white goods in the kitchen; in the bathroom, Anne had put shampoo, conditioner and bodywash and there was a bottle of milk in the fridge for us along with tea, coffee and sugar. The garden was huge and the three bedroomed house had a very nice sunroom; clean sheets and plenty of towels and Anne was only a phone call away if you needed to contact them. Great location, highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Gordon5.0★Jun 2024

• "This is our second time staying here and it did not disappoint."

  For us it's in a great location - the coast isn't far away. The house is nicely furnished and has everything you would need. We appreciated the welcome gifts (scones & jam, milk and a bottle of wine). The garden is secure so great for the dogs, along with garden furniture to sit on when the weather co-operates. Anne is on hand if you have any issues. We look forward to returning in the future.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★May 2024

• "Great base from which to explore."

  Large dog friendly garden and a lovely river walk 5 minutes away. Had everything we needed and really enjoyed our time there. Owner was lovely and friendly and even got our shopping delivery in for us! Would definitely recommend .

  Reviewed by Justine5.0★May 2024

• "We chose this for its lovely garden for our dog."

  The kitchen is well-equipped with white goods . There are no blinds so it's like being in a goldfish bowl at night.The bathroom is downstairs and smells of damp.There are damp patches with wall paper peeling off in the the kitchen. The lounge area is also in need of some maintenance with damp and dirt an issue.The bedrooms have antique wardrobes and furniture which smell of mothballs. The decor is poor with wallpaper lifting off walls and again damp patches around windows frames The house does not come upto scratch at all for a rental. We never saw or heard from the owners to bring these things to their attention. I was quite shocked and really did not want to stay here.I have photos to share with Sykes . Not recommend!

  Thank you for your feedback, it is always appreciated. We would like to address the issues raised by yourself. There are no blinds in the kitchen as the property is not overlooked, therefore we have felt this to be unnecessary. However this is something we would now definitely consider. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. It was clearly evident that there was debris and a small amount of damp behind the TV as both the TV and stand had been moved by yourselves. This had certainly been overlooked but was quickly rectified by our cleaning team and maintenance. Again, we did find some peeling wallpaper on the top left hand corner of the kitchen ceiling, and again this was very easily rectified. We could find no evidence of damp around the UPVC window frames but will certainly monitor this. We feel that the antique furniture in bedroom 1 is in keeping with the style and character of the property. We live next door, this is made clear in the welcome pack, we also provide 2 mobile contact numbers and are always on hand to respond to guests as quickly as possible. Had you reached out to us we would have made every effort to resolve your issues during your stay. Kindest regards. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Annette1.9★Mar 2024

• "Very friendly and helpful owner,nice comfortable cottage everything you needed and more."

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Dec 2023

• "Another wonderful week in Sheepwash in Thompson Cottage."

  We enjoyed the cottage again which is close to everywhere we want to be and has everything we need thanks again to Annie for having us

  Reviewed by Heather5.0★Nov 2023

• "What an absolute treat of a place."

  Located well to be able to explore beautiful Northumberland. It's comfortable clean, and cosy. Loads of space for a family of 5. Huge garden perfect for dogs! Nicely decorared and the hosts have thought of everything you could possibly need, from dog treats and poo bags to a well stocked games and craft cupboard for the kids. The sherbert lemons and wine were a lovely touch. Will definitely come back!

  Reviewed by Lucy5.0★Oct 2023

• "The property was absolutely beautiful with a stunning garden perfect for our two dogs as it was all enclosed ."

  Plenty of birds and rabbits to sit and watch which made our day. The property had everything available for our needs obviously very carefully and thoughtfully planned out by the owner who was absolutely lovely and nothing was too much trouble. Anne the owner even left a bottle of wine, milk and delicious cookies for us which was very kind of her. The property is in an ideal position for exploring the area with beaches and places of historical interest not a million miles away. We would not hesitate in recommending this gem of a place to our friends and family. A big “Thank you” to Anne who makes the perfect holiday possible. Kind regards Chris and Steve and of course the boys Ben and Teddy xxx

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Sep 2023

• "We absolutely loved our stay here."

  It was absolutely spotless when we arrived and there was milk and wine in the fridge which was a lovely touch. We took our dog and this property had the best garden for her. She was so safe with no room for escape! The pictures don't do it justice! Everywhere you look there are trees and we woke up every morning to rabbits in the garden which pleased the kids no end. It was our first trip to Nortumbria and it didn't disappoint. Ann and Alan thank you so much we loved it.

  Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Aug 2023

• "The property was a good size, very clean and tidy."

  Good sized enclosed garden for our dog and the grandchildren to play in. Ann had organised a high chair, travel cot and stair gate for us. As we were having our grandchildren staying with us. There was also a lovely welcome package for us when we arrived. Good location for visiting local market towns, the beach, National trust etc. We all had a lovely holiday and would recommend staying there.

  Reviewed by Trevan5.0★Aug 2023

• "Thompson Cottage was lovely , ideal location with lots of nice walks close by."

  The cottage was clean and has everything needed. The only downside was the bathroom was downstairs but managed ok . The garden was lovely and very big , really enjoyed our stay .

  Reviewed by Terence4.4★Jun 2023

• "The stay was very enjoyable, comfortable, the surrounding area was beautiful and us and the dog enjoyed the beautiful garden."

  The property was great and in a lovely quiet place and the views and walks are beautiful and thank you for the welcoming packet, and the wine was gorgeous. Would definitely recommend the property!

  Reviewed by Glynis5.0★Jun 2023

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at 2 Thompsons Building."

  It was just as it was listed on the website. Easy to find and in a great quiet location. The house was perfect for us and our 2 dogs. The back garden was a complete added bonus. The dogs were able to be secure outside and we could join them with lots of outside seating areas. The house itself had everything you possibly would need. Good size rooms, clean and tidy and nicely decorated. We really enjoyed our stay. The river walk area is right close and we enjoyed our daily walks along there. The local pub serve amazing food and excellent prices. We will definitely be returning. Ann was a perfect host that was on hand if needed. Highly recommend this cottage.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★May 2023

• "Really lovely place."

  Would definitely go back.

  Reviewed by Jon5.0★Apr 2023

• "Thank you Ann for another lovely week spent at Thompsons Buildings."

  We had a really peaceful and relaxing week with the added bonus of the good weather. Our dogs love the large garden which is suitable for children as well as dogs as it is fully enclosed. There is a lovely walk along the river not five minutes walk away . Ann is a great host, friendly but not intrusive in any way, there if needed. Thank you Ann for the home made scones, jam, milk etc. which went down well . Looking forward to coming back in July. See you then. Pat and Alan.

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Apr 2023

• "We booked the cottage for a last minute get away to see family over the New Year weekend."

  We had a long drive and were delayed. I contacted Anne who said it was not a problem and turned on the heating for us so the cottage was lovely and warm when we finally arrived! We also had some lovely welcome treats left for us. The house was clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. There was also a lovely enclosed garden for our 2 dogs. It was a great location for exploring the local area and we would definitely stay again. Thank you

  Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Dec 2022

• "The property was quite cold when we arrived but once we got the heating sorted it soon warmed up."

  The shower in the bath was bit tricky as you cannot stand up. Otherwise we had a fabulous week the neighbors were lovely and the dogs loved the garden. We will definitely return as it’s beautiful area

  Reviewed by Heather3.8★Nov 2022

• "Homely, warm and fresh smelling property (no doggy smells) situated at the end of a long private drive, completely exceeded our expectations."

  The front door lock is a little fiddly but once you get the knack of it, it's fine. The hand held shower is a new experience, no room to stand up so it's like having a bath and a shower at the same time but the shower is a good powerful one and if you prefer a bath instead, the bath tub is a big one and fills up quickly. The property was very clean throughout. Kitchen well equipped just missed having a cheese grater in there (or couldnt find it if there was), but the little welcome extras were very much appreciated. Could do will a blind in the kitchen though, as the low autumn sun was very strong and warm in the mornings, but definitely not needed for privacy as only one other property past this one on the private drive. Ideally located to visited the fabulous Northumberland beaches and castles, or inland to Kielder. We felt right at home here and miss the place already, definitely one to keep on our list of favourites.

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Oct 2022

• "Lovely clean cottage."

  Thank you for the welcome pack. Most relaxing and the great walks around the cottage especially along the river. Will definitely book again. Felt like home from home. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Shaun5.0★Oct 2022

• "The property was ideal both for access to places we wanted to visit and the ..."

  The property was ideal both for access to places we wanted to visit and the safety of our dogs Small hiccup regarding hot water system but soon rectified by the owners next door Will definitely return next year for longer break Excellent

  Reviewed by Keith4.7★Sep 2022

• "We were very happy with our stay at Thompson's Building."

  The house was clean ,very comfortable and the garden was a great size for our dog. We appreciated all the goodies that were left including bread and milk and especially the millionaires shortbread. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Carolyn5.0★Aug 2022

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in this house."

  Very well equipped and spotlessly clean. Safe and secure large back garden for Sophie, Evie and Harley to sniff around and explore. Anne and Alan,who live next door, are very friendly but not at all intrusive but there if needed. Thank you Anne for all the goodies you left for us to enjoy. There is a lovely pleasant walk along the river bank only 5 mins.away. Cambois beach is close by also and our grandson enjoyed paddle boarding on a number of occasions here. Would recommend . Lovely place to stay, relax and enjoy. Hope to return.

  Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Aug 2022

• "The most well equipped place we’ve ever stayed in - So well thought through."

  Ann had left us scones and jam, milk and coffee for our arrival and bread, butter and marmalade for our breakfast next morning. She had even provided towel, bowls and toys for the dogs! Huge garden totally dog safe with lovely views and a quiet location near a lovely river. We had 3 spacious bedrooms, tastefully decorated lounge with comfortable sofas and a window seat, a large fully equipped kitchen diner, 2 porches and a parking space. A real home from home for humans and dogs. The location was perfect for visiting the area, it’s coast, castles and pretty little towns. Thank you for a wonderful holiday.

  Thank you so much for your kind review. I’m so pleased you all enjoyed your stay and hope you’ll visit us again! Anne. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helene5.0★Jul 2022

• "We had a very comfortable stay here."

  The house is roomy and the gardens are perfect for our dogs. The garden was secure, and it was nice to sit out there in the evenings. The kitchen was well stocked, from a air fryer to coffee machine, the only thing is we found the oven slow to cook. Other than that the kitchen was great. Really helpful to have a freezer. On arrival we had some essentials left for us, which was very helpful and a nice touch. Lots of bits for is to use in the cupboard, like extra dog bowls, outdoor games. Very well-stocked and useful items. The bathroom is downstairs, it's a good size but a little awkward trying to stand up and Shower in the bath, as the ceiling is sloped. Also it could do with an extractor fan. Again it was well stocked, with shampoo, conditioner and shower gel. Lovely touch. The rooms were comfortable and a good size. Beds were comfortable. There is only room for parking one car, and no bigger than a medium car. A couple of times we got blocked in, it can be tricky getting out of the drive onto the main road. It's easier not to reverse out. Overall we had a lovely stay here, we would recommend it, especially if you have dogs and children. Lovely five minute walk to the river, where there's a cafe and park for children. Not far from the shops, short drive. Considering there was a main road just outside, it's very quiet and peaceful.

  Reviewed by Sarah4.7★Jul 2022

• "The listing should really state that the owners live next door as we like full privacy."

  We only found out when we got there. They mustve gone into the garden at some point to remove garden cushions during overnight rain which we found quite intrusive. Nice property but could do with a shower.

  Thank you for your feedback. The privacy of our visitors is very important to us, however we have found that being on hand to answer any questions is appreciated by our guests. The cushions were removed when the garden was not in use because of a heavy downpour. They were dried and returned the following morning, again when the garden was not in use. We do hope that you enjoyed your stay in this beautiful area. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rachel3.4★Jul 2022

• "Everything has been thought of here and each room completely spotless."

  The kitchen has everything you could need (tea, coffee, milk, bread, pots/pans etc), the bedrooms are all done to a lovely standard and the living room is cosy with a snug by the window to look out over the garden. The garden itself is one of the biggest I’ve seen for a holiday let and has a table and chairs for dining and a bench for soaking up the early morning sun with leafy green views. It’s also totally dog safe! It’s a 5 minute walk down to the river which is beautiful. Overall the perfect relaxing setting for a wonderful break and I will definitely be returning.

  Reviewed by Holly5.0★May 2022

• "We had such a lovely stay here over the half term holidays - we have 3 children and a small dog."

  They all loved the space and the big garden. The bedrooms were all very comfy and spacious, the bathroom is downstairs. Everything was perfect, we appreciated the lovely scones and the coffee machine! My son appreciated the PlayStation! It was central to everything and we had a few trips to St Marys lighthouse. The only thing missing was a hairdryer!

  I’m so pleased you all enjoyed your stay with us. Feedback is very important to us and we now provide a hairdryer! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kelley5.0★Apr 2022

• "Great facilities, lots of extras supplied, that help make the stay ( coffee machine, condiments, clothes airer, etc)."

  Really thoughtful welcome pack and delicious scones! Lovely comfortable cottage in a great location for sightseeing. Dog safe garden and even supplied bowls etc for dogs.

  Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Apr 2022

• "Communication with Anne was excellent throughout the stay, and this can make such a difference, and was helpful with some of the questions we asked."

  The cottage is in a nice location down a quiet drive and not far from lots of central places and within easy reach of the beach and shops. The property had a cosy feel to it, and had lots of extra touches which were very useful to keep us all entertained during out stay. There is a lovely walk along the river around 2 mins from the property which we made use of. To note there is no freezer in the property, but everything else was great, lovely place to stay.

  Thank you so much for your kind review and I’m so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We take customer feedback seriously and as a result of your comment have now provided a under bench freezer in the kitchen. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nigel5.0★Feb 2022

• "The cottage was very comfortable and every need thought of."

  (Best equipped self catering cottage we have stayed in). Lots of places to go and lovely beaches all easy to reach from its good situation and good road connections. Alan was very helpful when the electricity failed. We loved the area and found plenty to do.

  Reviewed by James5.0★Oct 2021

• "We came up to spend the Sunday , with a group of friends , meeting at Bambrugh Castle."

  All pets could run about on the really great beach , after which we visited The Copper Kettle , a great Tea Room. Pets welcome. The local area itself , has some great walks. Five minutes from the Cottage , is the River. A thoroughly pleasant walk. Ideally , we should have had a few more days to visit the area. That said , perhaps there will be a chance in the future. Very pleasant Cottage , beautiful views from the front Bedroom and Kitchen windows. Ideal getaway , with the Owners of the business just next door , a very pleasant and helpful couple. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.Pet friendly.

  Reviewed by Barry5.0★Sep 2021

• "The cottage was great."

  Very comfortable and was kitted out with lots of extras - especially the welcome items left by the hosts and all the garden extras in the boot room. The garden was great and very secure which meant we could leave the door open for our dog Molly to wander in and out as she pleased. It was very close to the local beaches and they were lovely and sandy. Other attractions could easily be reached by car within an hours drive at most. The hosts were very welcoming when we met on the drive taking Molly out on walks in the village etc. Would defo stay there again.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Sep 2021

• "Very good, everything we needed, lovely welcome from Anne and Alan."

  Can highly recommend holiday cottage. Cannot recommend money grabbing tactics of Sykes Cottages.

  Reviewed by Mike4.7★Aug 2021

• "A lovely clean house with excellent amenities and a perfect stay for us."

  The owners were next door if we needed them, and waved as we entered, but otherwise left us to it which is what we needed after a hectic previous week. There were some lovely touches such as leaving is a few bits in the fridge! It was a perfect hub for us to explore Northumberland’s Coast and national parks and we’d definitely stay again.

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Jul 2021

• "The property we stayed in was large, very tastefully decorated and comfortable."

  Lots of extra bits and pieces for a holiday with dogs, like additional entrance areas for wet shoes and towels, heated clothes airer for damp bits and pieces, plenty of coat hooks etc. You wouldn’t have thought it was ‘dog friendly’ accommodation as it was so clean and fresh, like no other dogs had been in there ! Particularly liked the extra effort of the hosts … shampoo and conditioner, washing up liquid, bin liners, bread, butter, milk and even fresh scones and jam ! The garden was beautiful and perfect for our two mini dachshunds, there was no way they were escaping ! A very peaceful and lovely outlook with no surrounding noise. We had a fabulous stay and the hosts who lived next door were extremely helpful in sorting a heating problem out very quickly when we arrived. I’m very reluctant to book ‘dog friendly’ accommodation as ifs often a bit off putting but this place exceeded expectations. Five stars !

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Jul 2021

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