Robin House

64 Customer Reviews

• "This is a homely, comfortable property in an excellent area for visiting the best bits (very biased here!"

  ) of Northumbria. The owner is lovely, a great communicator and very helpful. Wish we were still there.

  Great Kathy Thankyou so much! That makes very happy! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kathy5.0★Sep 2024

• "Ideally located."

  Arrival went smoothly with no problems. Basic provisions were provided. Comfortable in a nice environment

  Reviewed by Linda4.4★Jul 2024

• "We enjoyed our stay at Robin house."

  Very clean and comfortable. And very good amenities. Absolutely spot on for our stay. Excellent location for exploring the local coast and countryside. We took our bikes, and so pleased we did, as there were quiet lanes to explore right from the doorstep. My wife in particular was very disappointed that the bath hot water tap refused to work. No bath for her! My wife opened the bedroom window the first night and dislodged a swallows nest. We were both very upset that it happened. On inspection in the morning it appeared that the nest fortunately was unoccupied, and was being constructed. Perhaps in the future a notice to bring people’s attention to the nests might be appropriate as there were numerous nests under the eaves, but not all visible from inside the house.

  Reviewed by David4.7★Jun 2024

• "The location of Robins House was absolutely perfect for the Northumberland coastline and all that it offers."

  In that respect this made our holiday a really good one. However we did find the facilities to be a little tired and maybe in need of some TLC in the near future.

  Thanks for taking the time to write a review Jeanette. Yes the location of Robin House is perfect for visiting Northumberland. We use the off season to decorate and upgrade our property which we did last November. We are fully booked this Summer and will certainly do our refurbishment this Autumn. We have a superb cleaner and we pride ourselves on the first rate reviews for cleanliness so I am disappointed that you didn't feel it was 100 per cent Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jeanette3.1★May 2024

• "Faculties are really good."

  But a holes spoon and tongs in the kitchen would be helpful. Also a few more bits like foil and cling film would also be a help. We felt the pathways needed jet washing as it was a bit slippery when wet. Otherwise such a lovely place to stay and so comfortable.

  Reviewed by Pat4.7★May 2024

• "Spotless home from home with a very big comfortable bed."

  Great base for surrounding attractions.

  Thank you so much Darren for the great review. This keeps us going! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Darren5.0★Mar 2024

• "This was our second stay at Robin House this year."

  The property is very comfortable and well equipped .The owners thought to put on the overnight heating which was greatly appreciated considering the weather we had when we first arrived.The secure garden was great for our little dog to go out in . The property is also in a great location for getting up and down the coast .

  Thank you for your feedback Anita. We really appreciate your thoughtful remarks and great comments. We do always aim to provide an excellent experience for guests. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anita4.4★Oct 2023

• "Overall well situated to visit many local attractions."

  Good facilities in terms of kitchen equipment.

  Reviewed by Nicole4.7★Aug 2023

• "Great cottage has we always use sykes cottages I would highly recommend"

  Thank you very much for the great review and comments Michael, it keeps us going ! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Jun 2023

• "Parking is awkward as house is in a narrow cul de sac."

  Cleanliness was good. Garden needs attention. Kitchen appliances all good. Shower is not good on both pressure and heat settings. Bath is very deep to enter for access to shower and can be a problem for people with any mobility problems. Bottle of bubbly and chocolate is a nice touch. Position of property is good for all attractions.

  Thank you for the feedback and your appreciation of the high standard of cleanliness and house facilities welcome gift of bubbly and chocolates! Parking as stated in the online house details is available at the end of the cul de sac visible from the lounge window on a first come first served basis. This is the first time in 4 years that a comment of concern about parking has been made. The garden which is mostly low maintenance to avoid untidiness will be tidied. The shower on occasion has lower water pressure due to the low pressure of water in the vicinity of the house. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mike4.1★May 2023

• "Found the cottage decor and furnishings tired and very dusty, lots of cobwebs along ceilings especially in living room, dust along all picture frames and mirrors."

  Separate toilet with no hand basin frustrating. Bed was comfortable and clean. We had to wash all cutlery before use. Nice touch of arrival present. No blinds on bedroom windows so had to keep closing curtains when in bedroom. Curtains in main bedroom so thin it was daylight at about 6.30am so no sleep after that.

  Thanks for booking Robin House. Glad you liked the arrival present. All dishes and cutlery are washed in the dishwasher on a high temperature and full cycle. The furnishings are all new. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Blaine2.2★Apr 2023

• "The owners have thoughtfully provided everything you need throughout the property."

  It’s spacious, warm and very clean with a secure garden for the pup. All the main rooms have large sunny windows even in February. Well situated to explore Bamburgh’s stunning beach, Seahouses harbour, Alnwick, Holy Island, Amble, Druridge Bay Country Park, Craster for the smokehouse and Berwick on Tweed.

  Thank you very much Kath for the great review! We try very hard to make sure that everything is in place for our guests. My husband deserves the credit this time he went and stayed in the house to get it nice and warm and the garden and house sorted early February. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kathleen5.0★Feb 2023

• "Robin House is a great place to stay."

  It has a very well equipped kitchen which is a good size, a lovely big window and even a dishwasher. There was bags of hot water and the whole place was lovely and warm even in the depths of winter. The beds are comfy, the whole house has lots of natural light and has a spacious feel. We would definitely stay here again.

  Thank you very much for the great review. We went up on Boxing Day and stayed 2 nights to make sure that the house was warm for the New Year guests . Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Dec 2022

• "Extremely clean and tidy, everything we needed"

  Thank you for the great comment! There is a contradiction though between the excellent comment about cleanliness and the score on cleanliness! I wonder if this score was intended ? Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan4.7★Jul 2022

• "The house was exactly what we wanted as a base for a fantastic holiday walking and exploring."

  Set in such a beautiful area The children were particularly excited by the reclining chair whilst having a tumble drier was an absolute blessing for me! Planning to return in the future.

  Reviewed by Sarah4.7★Jul 2022

• "Beautiful location and very comfortable house."

  No oven trays and limited clothes storage. However we did enjoy our stay.

  Thank you for your feedback. We have now put extra shelves in both wardrobes for extra clothes storage. There are also new baking trays provided now. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lesley4.7★Apr 2022

• "Lovely and quiet location."

  Property bigger than expected. Had a lovely holiday, thank you

  Reviewed by Jennie3.8★Apr 2022

• "This country house offered us a quiet get away with fields all around and beautiful views."

  . It has comportable furnishings and beds..we loved sitting out in the garden after a day out..places of interest are 10 mins down the road and beaches that stretch for miles..walking away from the house is the local pub ready to serve you a drink and delicious food..we never found the 'local' shop but there are plenty on your travels..and a large frudge freezer to keep it in ...

  Reviewed by Edward4.7★Mar 2022

• "The property was in a great location for us to explore Northumberland; especially as it was so near to the coast."

  In terms of facilities, it had everything we needed and was nice to come back to after a day walking. We really appreciated the enclosed garden so our dog was free to go outside without us worrying about her 'escaping'! Also liked the view of the bird feeders from the kitchen. Would recommend as a nice base from which to explore the surrounding areas.

  Many thanks Jo for your excellent review! Really appreciate you taking the time to write a review! Best wishes Joan Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jo5.0★Mar 2022

• "We had a lovely stay at Robins house, a home from home very comfortable and near lots of Northumberland's coastal top visiting spots."

  Reviewed by John5.0★Feb 2022

• "All good apart from the heating; the house was cold on certain rooms."

  The property could do with a hairdryer. Great value, location and spotlessly clean.

  I contacted the guests and told them about extra heaters before they arrived. The heating was turned on the evening before their arrival. There is a hair dryer in the dressing table of the main bedroom. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lisa3.8★Feb 2022

• "We were looking for a dog friendly house in a village with a great pub - this house met our needs."

  Proximity to the coast is an additional attraction.

  Reviewed by Robert4.4★Dec 2021

• "Great base for visiting the area, comfortable house and good value for money"

  Reviewed by Timothy4.4★Oct 2021

• "Excellent location: a very quiet road, 5 mins from the A1 and 10 mins to Bamburgh beach."

  The house itself felt spacious and clean, with very comfortable beds and good quality appliances. It would be nice to have a chest of drawers in each bedroom, as there was only hanging space in the cupboards. A second set of crockery would be useful too. Otherwise, it was ideal.

  Reviewed by Hugo5.0★Aug 2021

• "A lovely house, situated in a village close to the Northumberland coast."

  iA large kitchen with all the white goods you may need, plenty of room for 4 adults and very comfortable beds. Private garden with views over the fields.

  Reviewed by Noreen5.0★Jul 2021

• "Absolutely brilliant location, lovely countryside and close to Bamburgh and Seahouses."

  Very comfortable, if basic accommodation.

  Reviewed by Barnaby4.7★Jun 2021

• "There were problems with broken cupboard door but was sorted very quickly."

  But the property was not in tip top condition scruffy paintwork a shower that goes hot and cold even when nobody was running water anywhere else. Not much point in having hanging baskets if the plants are all dead. Only a small amount of utensils / china. Maybe a bit more storage in bedrooms.

  Reviewed by Diane2.8★Jun 2021

• "One of the best cottages we have stayed at, really clean and well equipped."

  Would recommend if we had any recommendations they would be a dvd player and maybe the heightening of the fence facing the field some dogs could easily jump the fence. But overall a lovely cottage we will definately return.

  Reviewed by Kevin Thomas5.0★Apr 2021

• "Everthing you could need was at hand comfy furniture and beds garden was nice a ..."

  Everthing you could need was at hand comfy furniture and beds garden was nice a seluded which we enjoyed as the weather was superb all in all really good value

  Reviewed by William5.0★Apr 2021

• "Robin house was very comfortable and clean, with everything we needed for our holiday."

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Jul 2020

• "Excellent peace and quiet"

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Jan 2020

• "Northumberland is a cosy, warm and well equipped home from home which we would highly recommend."

  It is ideally situated within easy reach of our beautiful Northumbrian coast line and countryside. The back garden offers a quiet relaxing area for watching the local wide life. Mrs Joan Lyon, the owner, is very approachable, friendly and helpful with advice. There is a local pub, restaurant and spa within few minutes walking distance plus a small village shop. Seahouses and Belford offer a Coop. Alnwick a short drive down the A1 offers you a larger selection of shopping facilities. Bamburgh offers coffee shops and it?s beautiful beach for all members of your family especially our four legged members. The beach, sand dunes and sea offer a dogs paradise. There are many local villagers and bigger towns to visit from this ideal base. Plus Edinburgh is only an hour and half drive up the A1.

  Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Oct 2019

• "Lovely well situated house,the house has a lovely warm feeling as soon as you enter , cleanliness is brilliant we enjoyed our stay here and hope to return in the summer to enjoy the garden ."

  Reviewed by James5.0★Oct 2019

• "The four nights we spent at Robin House were really relaxing and the location was ideal for visiting the local attractions."

  The village is lovely and the Pub food was delicious. You may like to warn visitors to Robin House that you need to book a table at both the Pub and the Italian Resturant.

  Reviewed by David4.4★Oct 2019

• "We enjoyed our break in Northumberland and Lucker is quite well placed to get to most places."

  The house took a bit of finding as the sign 'Robin House' is actually on the side of the house and not at the front, which would have been easier to see. The house itself was very clean and the bed we used, in the main bedroom, was very large and comfortable. We had a bit of a problem using the shower as the temperature kept changing but we managed. Wifi was very good. The kitchen was quite well equipped but it would have been useful to have a washing up bowl as the sink plug didn't fit very well and the water kept draining out. Apart from that everything was fine.

  Reviewed by Paul3.1★Sep 2019

• "Fantastic location."

  Lovely welcome gift from the owner which was a kind gesture. Useful tips too before we arrived about the village, accommodation and surrounding area. Very comfortable place, well equipped, fantastic king size bed.

  Reviewed by Janet3.8★Sep 2019

• "Very clean, tidy and well equipped house Owner provided good instructions on ..."

  Very clean, tidy and well equipped house Owner provided good instructions on how to get to house and was very friendly in all communication

  Reviewed by Margaret4.7★Aug 2019

• "Contact with the owner before hand was great, Mrs Lyon told us about the house, the area, where to shop etc."

  We have been staying in Northumberland for the last 20 years and this was the best yet.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Jun 2019

• "Whilst internally the cottage was comfortable, clean and more than adequate, we felt externally the property and garden needed some t."

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  Reviewed by Richard4.7★Jun 2019

• "Lovely well equipped cottage lots of places to visit in a 10 mile radius."

  Would use this cottage again.

  Reviewed by John5.0★May 2019

• "This holiday was even better than we had imagined."

  The location was perfect for getting to local attractions and the village itself was quiet and beautiful. The owner was easy to get in touch with both before our stay and during - A bird was stuck inside next doors house; there was no issue with the house we were staying in. Watching the birds fly in and out of the garden to the feeder whilst enjoying a beer on the terrace and looking over the fields into the distance was relaxing and enjoyable. Exactly what we had hoped for and beyond. Simon & Karen (& Eric the dog) Easter 2019

  Reviewed by Simon4.7★Apr 2019

• "Very comfy clean accomodation which is in perfect location for local surrounding areas such as Berwick, bamburgh, seahouses etc."

  Owner is lovely. Wine and chocolates were a nice welcoming touch. A very home from home. The beds are super comfy too! Lovely stay thank you

  Reviewed by Laura4.7★Mar 2019

• "We are a family of two adults, 1 child and 1 dog and we spent a wonderful weekend at Robin Cottage in the middle of March 2019."

  The owner was extremely helpful by providing added tips to help us on arrival and to make the most of our time there. The location is ideal for exploring the Northumberland coast. The amenities in the cottage are very good, all the appliances (Washing machine, tumble dryer etc.) are of high quality and although we didn't need them, manufacturer's instructions for the use each appliance are carefully provided. Cleanliness was of a high standard and the bed in the main bedroom is not only vast, it is extremely comfortable. A real bonus is the garden which is a good size and fully enclosed making it safe for our dog. Parking is not a problem, there is plenty of room to park and unload as well as a handy car park within about 30 yards. All in all a really good visit and we would highly recommend Robin Cottage.

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★Mar 2019

• "Robin House is a peaceful retreat with far fetching countryside views."

  It is perfectly located to enjoy Bamburgh beach and Seahouses. We also enjoyed a day in Newcastle which was only an hour away. The garden was also perfect and enclosed for our dog. Will definitely stay again as this house quickly became a home away from home. Joan also phoned before our stay to give us tips on places to visit, eat and park for free which was a lovely personal touch. Thankyou.

  Reviewed by Louise5.0★Feb 2019

• "We had a lovely stay at Robin House."

  The house is comfortable and welcoming with all the facilities you could need and is perfectly located to explore Northumberland and the coast. The owner is really helpful and the welcome gift was a really nice touch. We would definitely recommend and hope to revisit in future. Thank you!

  Reviewed by Sophie5.0★Jan 2019

• "Great location for surrounding bamburgh area & very nice village with ..."

  Great location for surrounding bamburgh area & very nice village with restaurant/pub within walking distance with good food also very dog friendly

  Reviewed by Sheila5.0★Dec 2018

• "Great little house."

  Well situated for the surrounding area.

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Dec 2018

• "Robin House is a great base for exploring the Northumberland coastline, with easy access to wide sandy beaches at Bamburgh, Seahouses and beyond, as well as the Holy Island of Lindisfarne."

  The house is also well placed for exploring the Cheviot Hills, with Yeavering Bell and St Cuthbert's Cave both within a 30 minute drive. The house is well equipped and comfortable, and the owner is very attentive and helpful. There are great views from the house across arable fields, with the chance to watch many species of birds, and some lovely sunsets. The Apple Inn and Apple Core in Lucker serve very good food, and Swallow Fish in Seahouses is well worth a visit for fresh and smoked fish. We had a lovely stay at Robin House.

  Reviewed by Hannah4.7★Oct 2018

• "Very comfy and cosy, lovely thoughtful treats left for humans and dogs."

  Ideal location, the sight of Bamburgh Castle as you drive in is stunning! Lovely coast road to travel down rather than using A1. Berwick-upon-Tweed is worth a visit and going in country the views are something to behold. No negatives and will definitely be returning

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Sep 2018

• "It's a really well equipped & very comfortable & peaceful."

  The appliances were all of a high quality. It's spotlessly clean. A lovely welcoming touch was the bottle of cava & chocolates. We were also touched that there were even bonios left for our dog which she thoroughly enjoyed. It's a really good base to your from - Bamburgh & Seahouses are about 10 minutes drive away with lovely dog friendly beaches. The Apple Inn in Lucker is very welcoming & very dog friendly. The food is superb. The owner of Robin House sent us lovely clear instructions & was very approachable. It is the best cottage we have stayed in. We had a fantastic holiday. We would love to go back & we will happily recommend it to our friends & family

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Sep 2018

• "Robin House was very comfortable, warm and provided everything we needed for a wonderful holiday."

  The house was spotlessly clean and situated about 5 miles from Bamburgh in a quiet village. We enjoyed visiting the local area, including Bamburgh Castle The Grace Darling Museum and a very interesting small museum in Belford, again a short drive away. There were lots of places to eat, And we would mention The Copper Kettle, Bamburgh. Neptunes in Seahouses and The Joiners Arms, Newton By The Sea. Beautiful walks and cycle rides along the coast and along the country lanes. Thanks go to Joan for the welcome gift of chocolates and wine. Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Alma5.0★Aug 2018

• "Property was spotless and owners were very friendly with advice about the local area."

  Thoroughly recommend

  Reviewed by Ken5.0★Aug 2018

• "Excellent location and facilities."

  There are a few things which could do with checking out, the toilet seat needs fixing, garden could do with tidy up, water heater didn't work and cooker a bit temperamental. Nevertheless an overall lovely comfortable and well located accommodation.

  Reviewed by Jane4.4★Jun 2018

• "Beautiful location, well equipped, very clean and tidy, very comfortable especially the bed."

  Definitely stay again and would recommend it.

  Reviewed by Jo4.7★Jun 2018

• "The accommodation was lovely, clean and homely."

  The views from the large windows at the back looked out onto fields. Good walks near by to take the dog out. The house was well furnished and had all we needed, good wifi connection, very comfy bed! The house was ideally siruated for the fantastic coastline and we njoyed a lovely weekend walking along the coast.

  Reviewed by Jan5.0★May 2018

• "Excellent- clean, cosy and ideally placed for visiting the Northumberland coast."

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Apr 2018

• "Excellent location for exploring Northumberland and very comfortable cottage"

  Reviewed by Yvonne4.7★Mar 2018

• "I would recommend anyone to have a holiday at Robin House, Lucker!"

  We had had some difficulties with the snow and did manage to get stuck but once the AA had freed us we were so happy to be welcomed by this adorable little house! It was warm and so comfortable with everything you could possibly need. Robin House is as clean as a new pin, and very well kept. We slept very soundly in the very comfortable spacious beds and woke up to lovely views from the windows. The owners are amazingly helpful should you need any guidance for anything and very kind, We were also greeted with a bottle of wine and a box of chocolates!! We were there in February and didn't have many warm days but I can see that it will be a hot spot in the summer when you'll be able to sit outside in the garden! It is quite central to lots of places if you have a car and there are plenty of lovely walks should you be on foot. A big help for me personally was that I could take my dog too. This little village has an amazing pub The Apple that welcomes you and your dog! They have lovely meals and are very friendly. There is also a Spa, a Pizzeria and a Village Shop. We visited many places around and about ie. Bamburgh, Seahouses, Beadnell, Alnwick, Alnmouth, Amble, Craster and in all of these places found pubs and coffee shops were dog friendly. Robin House is a great place, in a lovely village and in a good spot for visiting elsewhere. What more could you want?!

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Mar 2018

• "The Cottage was very warm and comfortable a lovely garden and views over fields."

  Lots of bird life. Its position to visit the beautiful Northumberland coast for bird life and seals and beyond is fantastic. Plenty of walking and cycling. The large windows allowed us to watch mermeration of starlings most evenings if we were back at sunset. The pub in the village was clean and friendly offered a good local ale and excellent food would recommend the seafood platter. There is a lovely spa in the village but you would need to do some research before you go. It is associated with a holiday complex in the village so there are conditions to its use but needs pre booking. There is an alternative in Sea Houses with different facilities which we found very welcoming and comfortable. We visited in February so was quiet enough for us to take out time with everything we did. Would most certainly return as we all came home refreshed and content.

  Reviewed by Jacqueline4.8★Feb 2018

• "The cottage was comfortable, clean and very well presented, having all the facilities we needed."

  The owners left plenty of useful information on the local area and suggested visits, and kindly left a welcome treat for the both ourselves and the dog on arrival, along with a beautifully decorated Christmas tree (we arrived just after Christmas). The location is perfect for the locality, within easy reach of Bamburgh and Seahouses and only a short drive from Lindisfarne. The village itself is small and friendly with a great dog-friendly pub serving great food and local shop for the essentials. I'd definitely recommend this cottage and hope to visit again.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Dec 2017

• "Comfortable in colder weather."

  Good outlook over fields. Good quality white goods. Ease of access to places of interest. Owners responded quickly to request whilst there and are planning further improvements - what's not to like!

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Oct 2017

• "The house is in a beautiful, quiet village just 4 miles from Bamburgh."

  We were delighted when we saw the interior, especially as there was a bottle of wine and box of chocolates waiting for us. It is all new and clean, well furnished and comfortable. Sitting out on the back, overlooking fields and countryside was very pleasant. The owners were extremely helpful and friendly.

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Jul 2017

• "The house was clean, comfortable, well equipped and in a peaceful area, ideal for Northumberland touring."

  Thanks for a lovely stay in a beautiful part of the country.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Jun 2017

• "Lovely comfortable house in an ideal location."

  The owners could not be more helpful and really made us feel welcome. Set in a pretty little village but close to the coast. We loved it and will be back.

  Reviewed by Neil5.0★Mar 2017

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