The Cowshed

71 Customer Reviews

• "Furniture is worn out and needs replacing especially the sette, arm chair also dirty."

  New larger frying pan would be a good idea too. Quite a few cobwebs. Location is very good for getting around the area.

  Reviewed by Carl2.8★Sep 2024

• "A beautiful well appointed cottage with everything you might need for your stay and more."

  Very comfortable living space, we particularly liked the mug and china display and who would have thought of a record player and a selection of LP’s although we did not use them.

  Thank you for the great feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jun 2024

• "The cowshed was an excellent holiday home, with some quirky touches in furnishings the whole experience was wonderful."

  Welcome basket was good and owner even supplied discount vouchers for the local pub, which by the way serves excellent food but closes Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Highly recommended.

  Thanks so much for the fabulous feedback. Great to hear you enjoyed the pub too. Hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Trevor5.0★Jun 2024

• "My husband, daughter and myself had a lovely stay in the Cowshed which is centrally placed for visiting all there is to see in Northumberland."

  We would certainly recommend it to friends and family.

  Thanks for the great feedback. So pleased you enjoyed your visit. Hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Catherine and Colin5.0★May 2024

• "This is a lovely property, great situation and location."

  The property is very well equipped and mostly to a high standard. My only suggestion for improvement would be renew the lounge seating which could be much more comfortable. Overall an enjoyable stay, the owners, whilst next door, leave you to it but are on hand if required. Would happily recommend and return. Thank you

  Thanks for the feedback. Great to hear you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kim4.1★May 2024

• "Absolutely charming and fantastic holiday home furnished and decorated with love."

  Truly fabulous, thank you!

  Thank you so much. Delighted you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Robin5.0★May 2024

• "This was our second stay and we loved it as much as we did the first time."

  Great cottage, great hosts and a lovely location.

  So pleased you enjoyed your 2nd visit. Thanks for the great feedback. Hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Benjamin5.0★Mar 2024

• "Really enjoyed the space and ambiance of the Cowshed."

  Lovely welcome pack, thank you. Great location for exploring the area. Easy walk to pub and cafe in village. Close House golf 1mile but very busy and expensive .Lots of other courses available. Owner was very helpful and supportive, which made stay much easier. Will return to the Cowshed.

  Delighted you enjoyed your stay. Lovely to meet you. Hope to see you all again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Steve5.0★Mar 2024

• "We loved our stay at the cowshed!"

  A happy and inviting place for our family to stay whilst we were having work done on our house. Really cosy and warm with underfloor heating, spotlessly clean, all the amenities you need have been thought about and provided. Very helpful hosts who are available whenever needed. The only bad thing about the cowshed is it doesn’t belong to me!

  Thanks so much for the great feedback. Best wishes for the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Beth5.0★Feb 2024

• "The cottage was lovely!"

  Loads of space. The decor was interesting and funky. Loads of clever little touches. We really enjoyed our stay. The host was attentive and helpful when we contacted her. Wonderful stay at a fabulous cottage! Thank you.

  Thanks for the great feedback. So pleased you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Philippa5.0★Feb 2024

• "Some of the utensils, pots, pans and glassware would benefit from a refresh."

  Other than that, the cottage is very comfortable and in a good location for visiting the local attractions.

  Thank you for the feedback. All have now been replaced. Great to hear you found the cottage comfortable and in a good location. Property Owner

  Reviewed by James3.8★Dec 2023

• "Friendly and helpful owners."

  Well equipped, and original and creative decor. Really enjoyed our stay.,

  Thanks for the great feedback. So pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helen4.4★Sep 2023

• "Immediately on arrival we felt such warmth and comfort."

  The cottage was so beautifully equipped we could recommend it to any friends wanting to visit beautiful Northumberland . We had a very nice evening meal in the local pub called the Lion and the Lamb.

  Thanks for the fab feedback - delighted you enjoyed it. Hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carolyn5.0★Sep 2023

• "An ideal holiday cottage in a good location."

  We loved the quirky decor and individual touches. Plenty of space and plenty of character. Had everything you need and the owners were friendly and very helpful. Would definitely recommend, Thank you for an enjoyable stay.

  Reviewed by James5.0★Jul 2023

• "A lovely well equipped holiday home."

  We enjoyed the space and the quirky decor. Excellent location for visiting Newcastle and the surrounding area. The owners kindly left a delicious welcome pack!

  Thanks for the great feedback. Hope to see you again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kathryn4.4★Jun 2023

• "Very enjoyable stay at the Cowshed."

  All needs catered for and our hosts were very helpful. The property is ideally situated for touring the North East.

  Good to see you again. Glad you had an enjoyable week. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Marilyn5.0★May 2023

• "Delightful cottage furnished with a sense of humour but also with a keen appreciation of what is needed on a cottage holiday."

  The location is perfect for a Northumberland holiday and for visiting Newcastle. The only reason I have not given the highest marks for comfort is that the dining chairs have suffered a degree of subsidence but this shouldn't put anyone off: I imagine most people will eat out and there are plenty of places in the vicinity.

  Thanks for the feedback. Glad you had a good week. Property Owner

  Reviewed by David4.7★May 2023

• "We had a lovely stay at the cowshed."

  The space was cosy and inviting. Loved the quirky touches. The cottage was very well positioned for easy reach of lots of sites to visit and the village has a very welcoming pub with excellent food. We will definitely be using this place again.

  Thanks for the great feedback. Hope to see you again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Apr 2023

• "Beautiful property in a lovely village."

  Everything you could need and more provided in the cottage. Loved the record player & fairy lights. 100% recommend.

  Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Oct 2022

• "The cowshed is probably the best holiday let I've ever been in."

  The owners are great. They even supply a lovely welcome pack and nothing is too much trouble. The cottage is fantastic. It's warm and comfortable, and central to all the main places to visit This is our second stay and we'll come back again.

  Thanks for the great feedback. Delighted you enjoyed your 2nd visit to the cottage. Hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by James5.0★Sep 2022

• "This is a very well equipped and comfortable cottage, well located so that you can conveniently enjoy everything that Northumberland has to offer."

  The owners are easily available, if required, to offer friendly assistance. Our thanks for a great stay!

  Thanks so much for the great feedback. So pleased you enjoyed your stay at The Cowshed. Hope to see you again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ray5.0★Sep 2022

• "We had concerns about the cleanliness of the property soon after arrival."

  Although the initial impressions were good, it soon became clear that there were old cobwebs in corners and on the skylights and the oven had not been cleaned. Over the following days we noticed more and more residue from previous occupants such as detrius in the drawers and stains on the furniture. The property itself had several issues including blown bulbs, non working fan in the en suite bathroom, broken regulator on the shower in the other bathroom (meaning that it only went from very hot to scalding hot) and noise from aircraft landing at nearby Newcastle airport as late as 01:30.

  Reviewed by Gareth2.5★Aug 2022

• "We really enjoyed our stay at the Cowshed."

  Well-equipped with comfortable beds and good showers. It makes an excellent base to is visit Hadrian's Wall, Newcastle, the Northumbria National Park and the coast, north and south. The owners are very friendly and though not needed, on hand if any issues arise.

  Thanks for the feedback - great to hear you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Geraldine4.1★Aug 2022

• "Fabulous thank you"

  Thanks so much for the great feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Aug 2022

• "Visited with my Husband and two children."

  Absolutely fantastic time had by the whole family while staying here at The Cowshed. Friendly owner, happy to help when needed. Welcome pack with coffee, wine, crisps, biscuits, milk and more was lovely to find on arrival. Well equipped kitchen and nice bathrooms with good showers. Very comfortable beds. Lovely homely space. Large array of books, dvds, and music to enjoy while not exploring the beautiful Northumberland surroundings. Will definitely recommend and would love to return in the future.

  Reviewed by Ellen5.0★Jul 2022

• "Lovely spacious cottage, well equipped and very comfortable."

  Great base for exploring the area.

  Thanks for the great feedback. Hope to see you again in future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Victoria5.0★Jun 2022

• "A really lovely place to stay, in a village with a great pub and a small Arts studios/cafe, well worth a visit."

  The barn was clean and airy with some quirky bits and pieces! Everything we could want, plus a welcome pack, large rooms (inc the Ensuite) Excellent centre for visiting the Roman forts - recommend Corbridge and Housesteads - and Hexham a lovely town too. Can’t wait to go back!

  Thanks for the great feedback. So pleased you enjoyed staying at The Cowshed. Hope to see you back again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Jun 2022

• "A wonderful cottage with everything you need and more provided."

  I liked the fairy lights! Good location to explore the county.

  Reviewed by Paula5.0★May 2022

• "We had a very pleasant holiday at The Cowshed."

  We previously had had to cancel a booking there due to Covid lockdown, but we're glad we booked again. It was ideal for the four of us (2 couples). Would recommend it for comfort, and for a good place for visiting around the Hadrian's Wall area. Owner very friendly and helpful.

  Thanks for the great feedback. Delighted you had a good week. Hope to see you again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Steve5.0★Apr 2022

• "This really is a most fantastic place to spend a holiday."

  It really comfortable, warm and central to so many places. It was like being in a home from home. The owner left us a welcome pack that was fantastic. We are now looking to book again later in the year.

  Reviewed by James5.0★Mar 2022

• "Lovely property, very well equipped."

  Only one suggestion - remote control blind for Velux window in bedroom. The moonlight can be very bright on the pillows on clear nights.

  Reviewed by Lynne4.4★Feb 2022

• "The cottage was lovely."

  Very well maintained with everything you could need for a comfortable stay - including underfloor heating, a dishwasher, record player with a great selection of records, a log burner and a selection of books and games. The town is lovely and in the perfect location for countryside walks. I would definitely recommend The Cowshed!

  Thanks for staying at The Cowshed and for your great feedback. Hope to see you again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Jan 2022

• "This was our 3rd visit."

  We love the peace, comfort and access to this part of Northumbria.

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Oct 2021

• "So happy to go back again."

  Hosts were amazing and super helpful

  Reviewed by Jo5.0★Oct 2021

• "The Cowshed was just as described, and was comfortable and clean."

  The weather was cold when we first arrived and we couldn't see how or where the heating was, although it did have thermostats everywhere. After a couple of nights it became warmer and we were more comfortable. All in all a lovely stay - we would definitely recommend it.

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Sep 2021

• "A very clean, comfortable, well-equipped cottage in a beautiful part of England."

  It was an ideal location for exploring Hadrian’s Wall and We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday. Would definitely go back.

  Reviewed by Doreen5.0★Jul 2021

• "We are so pleased with last years holiday ."

  ... I thought Sykes, I wonder if they have a Cowshed with the critical facilities "walkin shower or wet room" a double and a twin room and near a pub and people when we go off and leave my mother and brother for a half day, in the Derby/Peak district.? Sure enough there was the "Old Cowshed" and "Zoe's Cowshed" in Witten ref: xx etc. although there are about 4 more steps than the "Cowshed" in Haddon and no wet room but a single shower which should be alright. It looks idillic and peacefully set in the country... if all goes well we will be extremely satisfied customers... Thank you very much indeed. Cynthia and family

  Reviewed by Cynthia5.0★Jul 2021

• "We had a wonderful week at The Cowshed, we had been there before and it was a delight to be back."

  The cottage is perfect and there’s a lovely garden which we used quite a bit as the weather was nice. We were always mindful of the COVID situation and probably spent more time at the cottage than we would otherwise have done but it just gave us more time to enjoy it. We had it booked for last year but of course we couldn’t go so we had been looking forward to it for a long time but it was absolutely worth it. I would recommend it 100%!

  Reviewed by Kathleen Iris5.0★Jun 2021

• "Beautiful cottage tastefully decorated."

  All amenities needed available in cottage. Loved the bathrooms. Kitchen equipment excellent. Easy drive from City Centre. Very clean. Books, maps, games, music, fireplace, 3 TVs. And felt very private. I particularly loved the lampshades with the birds, butterflies. Lovely antidote to lockdown experience.

  Reviewed by Eleanor5.0★Jun 2021

• "Had the most relaxing week in beautiful Northumberland!"

  The Cowshed exceeded all our expectations. The photographs don’t do it justice. It’s spacious, and yet still so cozy. It’s been so tastefully renovated, . A fabulous mix of old and new. We loved its quirkyness, the artwork and all the little touches that make it feel like home. It was lovely to find a welcome hamper with Prosecco, coffee and tea & milk in the fridge! It has everything you need for a comfortable stay, plenty of lovely handsoaps and toiletries.. it was also spotlessly clean. Margaret is a lovely host and was very welcoming, reassuring us that if we needed anything then we only had to knock her door. Thank you again for a super holiday. We can’t wait to return, hopefully later in the year. Dee & Tony Newman.

  Reviewed by Denise4.7★May 2021

• "Excellent stay at The Cowshed!"

  The accommodation was very homely and better than the pictures, the kitchen is very equipped. There are lots of walks in the area to local pubs!

  Reviewed by Jen5.0★May 2021

• "Lovely cottage in a small village, with easy access to Newcastle and lovely towns like Hexham."

  Reviewed by Claire4.4★Apr 2021

• "Really nice place, great for a family of 4."

  Easy to get to, great access to the Roman wall sites and family nearby at the coast. Would definitely consider this place again.

  Reviewed by Howard5.0★Oct 2020

• "Lovely, quirky cottage."

  .....very well situated for traveling anywhere in Northumberland. We could have happily lived there for ever! The people of Northumberland are warm and welcoming. Loved our holiday.

  Reviewed by Basil5.0★Oct 2020

• "This is the second time we've stayed at The Cowshed."

  Everything was just as advertised, hence, our decision to book here again. The property was clean and comfortable, just what you'd expect in the current climate with plenty of anti-COVID-19 provisions. We enjoyed visiting the local farm shops and cafes for the wonderful food they have to offer. No doubt, we'll be coming here again.

  Reviewed by Adrian5.0★Sep 2020

• "The coffee,shortbread and Prosecco were a nice surprise and much appreciated."

  My only gripe re the kitchen equipment would be a lack of microwaveable containers, a fruit bowl and a salad bowl but the abundance of books and information leaflets plus the big shower more than made up for these omissions.

  Reviewed by Barry5.0★Sep 2020

• "Margaret and Malcolm extremely friendly owner/host available in farmhouse next door to answer any questions or give advice for days out etc."

  Their dogs, cats and hens a bonus for us. Lovely garden to enjoy if weather is kind.

  Reviewed by Susan4.7★Aug 2020

• "A highly recommended location - we loved every bit of the Cowshed."

  Great location, fantastic layout and set up and much bigger than you imagine on the pictures Attention to detail is impressive yet preserving a really relaxed feel with a fantastic open plan living and cooking space. Lots of great touches that show the owners care Privacy was really thoughtfully handled too - the owners were available if and when needed, but a real sense of it being our space Thoroughly recommended!!

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Feb 2020

• "Advertised as wi fi but no wi fi"

  We are sorry to hear that you were affected by the outage of WiFi in village during your stay, Regrettably, this was out of our control and has since been resolved with no further issues. We hope you still enjoyed your stay at The Cowshed. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christine3.1★Dec 2019

• "Cottage was so warm and cozy."

  Everything went like clockwork from booking through to getting in the front door. The cottage has everything you could ever need, highlights included the welcome hamper goodies, Fairy lights, LP player (and selection of albums) and the cool chickens...

  Reviewed by Gary5.0★Nov 2019

• "This is one of the best cottages we have ever stayed in!"

  It's very clean and tidy yet full of quirky and interesting bits and pieces. It's very roomy but still has a cosy feel. It has easy access to the A69 yet is very quiet. The little hamper of 'goodies' was a lovely touch. A wonderful place to spend some quality time in Northumberland.

  Reviewed by Norman5.0★Nov 2019

• "The Cowshed is a wonderful place to stay, it’s beautifully decorated and has everything you need."

  We traveled with my son who is 15 months old and he loved the space to play and I didn’t have to worry about any stairs with it being all on one level. The Prosecco, biscuits and crisps were much appreciated and we were so comfortable and felt very relaxed. Thank you

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Nov 2019

• "A lovely warm, cosy and yet luxurious feeling cottage."

  Highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Alastair5.0★Oct 2019

• "This is a beautiful cottage which has been decorated very tastefully with some lovely quirky touches."

  The kitchen is modern with an induction range cooker and a Smeg fridge. It was ideal set out for us, and had the bonus of a walk in shower in the spacious en-suite for my elderly mother and a full size bathroom as well.

  Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Aug 2019

• "We had a fantastic stay ."

  Everything is there that you would ever need. Welcome basket was a great touch . Spacious open plan interior, good size bedrooms, on a fairly quiet road with parking right at the door. The area has plenty to offer and we saw a fair bit but we must try to go back ! I would stay at the cowshed again without hesitation.

  Reviewed by John4.7★Jul 2019

• "Owner on site and the people were very helpful"

  Reviewed by John4.7★May 2019

• "This was our 2nd stay at The Cowshed, and we were not disapointed."

  It was as good as ever and we will be returning in the not too distant future.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★May 2019

• "This is an excellent property - inviting, warm, comfortable, clean and in a great location."

  We didn’t want to leave!

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Mar 2019

• "This cottage is very handy for Newcastle and Northumberland."

  You feel you are in the countryside yet you are only 20 minutes from Central Newcastle. The cottage was well maintained and felt very comfortable. The owners are very nice and on-site, but you would never know it as they left us well alone, although they were there if needed. Very nice welcome basket on arrival, and wonderful fresh farm eggs from the hens wondering around. I would have no hesitation in recommending this cottage.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Feb 2019

• "This was a very comfortable cottage."

  The welcome pack was much appreciated and included a little basket of fresh eggs. We really enjoyed the record player and vinyl LP's to play. The owners were very helpful. This would suit someone of limited mobility as everything was on the flat and there was a walk in shower in the master bedroom. We enjoyed the 2min walk to the pub for dinner and the 2 min walk to the arts centre for lunch. We even bought a picture from one the the artists in residence! Great position for exploring Hadrians Wall, but also only 30 mins from Durham.

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Feb 2019

• "From the moment we arrived we knew we were in a quality rental."

  Generous welcome pack, including milk, tea and coffee, and a bottle of Prosecco. Margaret was on hand if any problems. Plenty of kitchen equipment, the best we have found. The property was warm and cosy, we didn't want to leave.Have booked again for May as it is that good.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Jan 2019

• "A beautiful place to stay."

  We combined visiting family with seeing more of Northumberland. The cowshed was well equipped and a welcome basket of goods was much appreciated- I have stayed in many cottages and it is often these little touches that are much appreciated. The owners responded efficiently to any queries we had . Good position for eg Newcastle, Hexham, Roman Wall and beautiful countryside. It is slightly close to the B road, however that can’t be remedied and did not impact on our enjoyment of returning to it everyday ! A big thank you to the owners, it is a well loved place.

  Reviewed by Hazel5.0★Jul 2018

• "Lovely cottage, with great facilities."

  Very lovely extras (basket of goodies, gorgeous soaps and bath things, candles). Helpful owners and in a great location.

  Reviewed by Amanda4.4★Jul 2018

• "We absolutely adored the cowshed."

  The whole experience made our week in Northumberland extra special. Everything is very well thought out from the welcome pack and additional extras on arrival to the vibrant decor and layout. It allowed us to relax immediately. We didn't want to leave!

  Reviewed by Jodie5.0★Oct 2017

• "We loved the Cowshed, it was so cosy and the retro decor and quirky touches were done very artistically and tastefully."

  The kitchen had everything you would need for a week, oven was spotless and all appliances were clean, modern and working perfectly. I loved the vintage table and all the mismatched furniture, really worked well! Comfy bed, big walk in shower in the en suite and perfectly peaceful at night for a good nights' sleep! We toured the area easily from this base and would love to return here one day. I would have no hesitation in recommending The Cowshed to friends and family.

  Reviewed by Jackie5.0★Sep 2017

• "A beautiful, large and perfectly equipped cottage."

  We appreciated the straightforwardness of the owners.

  Reviewed by Christoph5.0★Jul 2017

• "Cottage in quiet location, spacious, clean and welcoming."

  One of the best cottages we have booked.

  Reviewed by Jean5.0★Jul 2017

• "The cottage was well placed for exploring the area and had all the modern facilities required yet had that shabby chic feel."

  Our hosts were welcoming and on hand should we need anything but not intrusive. There is so much to see in the North East area so would recommend a visit. We usually hire cottages for a holiday and I can say this is the best one we have hired - a home from home !

  Reviewed by Marilyn5.0★May 2017

• "Wonderful property with everything and more one needs."

  Second time we have used it and we will return in the future.

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Mar 2017

• "Our second visit."

  Ideal location for Northumberland. Well appointed, comfortable, and friendly owners on site if help/advice needed.

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Feb 2017

• "Wonderful place and superbly appointed."

  Owner (lives on-site next door) is supremely helpful but in no way interfering. Excellent location to tour east (not far - Newcastle then the sea..), west (Cumbria and the rest of Hadrian's Wall beckons), north (the main draw - all the stunning Northumbrian beaches and castles) and south (into North Yorkshire pet). Lovely Welcome pack on arrival - so a cuppa on arrival after a long journey is oh so gratefully received. Note that the master bedroom's en-suite actually has a wonderful large walk-in deluge shower - not mentioned by the owners or on the website (but it should be!). The whole place is perfectly accessible as is on one level - but there is a step into the front door or a much smaller step via the French Windows into the master bedroom (once you are in and have got the key..). Lovely little village with a nice pub (Lion and lamb) that serves really nice food. Note Horsley now only has a single pub as the other has recently closed. There is no local village shop, so Heddon-on-the-Wall (about 3 miles) for papers, milk and fuel etc. Corbridge (7 miles) is a lovely little town which we love and there are restaurants and cafes aplenty.

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Oct 2016

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