Blacksmiths Cottage

58 Customer Reviews

• "This is our third stay."

  Always feel at home. Beautiful comfortable cottage. Welcome package appreciated.

  Reviewed by Donna5.0★Oct 2024

• "Great cottage, a dishwasher would be a bonus."

  Couple of cupboard doors in kitchen need attention. But had a great stay, would highly recommend

  Reviewed by Janet4.7★Oct 2024

• "Would have liked some contact with the owner or representative."

  It's self catering accommodation so we don’t meet and greet; that is why you have a key box Property Owner

  Reviewed by Debra4.1★Sep 2024

• "A lovely rural setting, the cottage is spacious with generous comfortable living areas, well equipped garden with lots of sitting areas."

  (If you have a small dog or one that likes to escape like ours it’s not secure). We were greeted with a very generous welcome hamper….much appreciated. The main bedroom is comfortable with a great walk in shower but the other two mattresses were a bit hard and lumpy. Lots of hot water and heating easy to control. There were marks on the bedding, a chipped mug and one of the kitchen doors hanging off. The 9am check out should be reconsidered as this is too early for families with elderly relatives. We mistakingly thought it was 10 am ( in line with all holidays we have had with Sykes) and were greeted by a very grumpy cleaner which was unnecessary as we were soon out of her way.

  As for the grumpy cleaner she gave you until 9.35 before she came and told you departure was 9 am the bedding was new in the master bedroom which was covered in we think chocolate the middle bedroom duvet cover was covered in dog hair which has had to be disposed of if you had an issue with a cupboard door I am sure that could have been fixed if you had reported it. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Vanessa3.4★Sep 2024

• "Lovely place and would definitely stay here again."

  Clean, comfortable and well cared for. Well positioned for many different touristy trips.

  Reviewed by Debra5.0★Aug 2024

• "A lovely spacious property, very well equipped."

  A bugbear was the tiny sink in the ensuite bathroom, which is an issue when 2 or more families are sharing the property. A shower hose would be a useful addition to the bath in the main bathroom. The property has very pleasant decor throughout. It is well situated for reaching all the attractions in the area. The wi-fi signal is very intermittent - inconvenient when trying to book tickets in advance. We very much enjoyed our stay in this property and area.

  Reviewed by Gordon4.4★Aug 2024

• "The bungalow was clean and spacious."

  Even though you have 2 other bungalows in close proximity was still very quiet and peaceful. Our daughter especially enjoyed seeing the ponies. Thank you for the welcome pack it was appreciated after a long journey. We loved the location, didn't take us long to get to all the beaches and Alnwick.

  Reviewed by Alan4.7★Jul 2024

• "The cottage was generally clean and tidy and well-equipped."

  It was also quite quiet despite adjoining a through road. There was plenty of outdoor seating and the indoor heating was very efficient. The kitchen was well-equipped with everything required. Our only complaints were that two of the mattresses were very uncomfortable (small and middle bedrooms). In addition the mattress and cover in the latter were badly stained, disgusting and not really acceptable. During our stay the wifi was very poor and it was impossible at times to access streaming services. We were very thankful for the welcome pack which was a nice touch. On arrival the main TV would not connect to the internet and the owner was very quick to replace it and set up a new one.

  Reviewed by Jan3.8★Jul 2024

• "Excellent cottage, good location for getting around the different areas like Alnwick,Seahouses,Alnmouth Warkworth,Bamburgh etc."

  The cottage is very spacious and excellently furnished. P.S. owners please see comments book.

  Reviewed by Mike4.4★Jun 2024

• "Accommodation was exactly as described."

  It's in a quiet location with ready access to the A1, Alnwick and the Northumbrian coast. Most tourist locations are within a 30 minute drive. Alnwick has all the major supermarkets and is a bustling market town with attractive gardens and of course the castle which are both well worth visiting.

  Thank you Property Owner

  Reviewed by George5.0★May 2024

• "Deceptively spacious bungalow in a quiet location , but handy for all that the area has to offer."

  this our 3rd stay here and always find it really clean and comfortable . Always a nice welcome pack supplied on arrival . Would recommend this property no problem

  Thank you for your support and lovely comments Property Owner

  Reviewed by John5.0★May 2024

• "A few things that could do with reviewing: A Dishwasher is a must in a holiday cottage of this price."

  There is a cupboard next to the washing machine that was empty. A few items that require updating in the kitchen, a 4 slice toaster, the cutlery is of a very poor quality, mugs are again a poor quality, a coffee machine of some sort. Lack of bags for bins, we had to buy some.No laundry bag. Also the recycling isn't very clear, for general waste. A better explanation

  Reviewed by Helen4.1★May 2024

• "Blacksmith's cottage is a really comfortable, well equipped holiday cottage with high spec decor and furnishings ."

  It is excellently situated and we visited Bamburgh, Seahouses ,Amble, Alnwick and Alnmouth. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and really appreciated the welcome pack . We would highly recommend this property.

  It makes all our efforts appreciated with the sort of feedback Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Feb 2024

• "Fantastic holiday cottage, immaculate, everything thing you need and more, would recommend this to anyone"

  Thank you for enjoying our cottage Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Dec 2023

• "Very clean and comfortable."

  Well appointed. Like the idea of everything being on one level and it was very nice to see the interior furnishings matched unlike some places that we have stayed that got the furniture from a sale room. Would definitely book here again if we come back to Northumberland.

  Thank you for your positive feedback it helps us feel we are doing something right Property Owner

  Reviewed by David5.0★Sep 2023

• "We had the most wonderful week at the cottage with my mum and dad."

  It was clean, spacious and we found everything we needed there for a comfortable stay. The Masons arms in Warkworth was a favourite for dining with enormous plates of fish and chips. Delicious

  Reviewed by Julie4.7★Aug 2023

• "This is a beautiful cottage which gave us everything we required from our holiday."

  The location gave us easy access to many local towns and attractions including the lovely beach at Alnmouth.

  Reviewed by Henry5.0★Aug 2023

• "We loved the cottage."

  It was the perfect base for us to explore the area, plenty to see and do and plenty still to do next year so we hope to go back there next year.

  Thanks for positive feedback Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jackie5.0★Aug 2023

• "This bungalow is very well appointed & clean, it lived up to all our expectations."

  Thanks for the positive feedback Property Owner

  Reviewed by Allan5.0★Jul 2023

• "We had an amazing stay at Blacksmiths, It was our second time there."

  We felt there is a slight privacy issue between the cottage next door, The kitchen window looks onto Blacksmiths, feel the need for the fence to be extended to the end of Old Colliery cottage. I would recommend this to family & friends.

  Reviewed by Donna5.0★Jun 2023

• "This was a really lovely property with very comfortable beds."

  The owners had also left us a generous food gift package in addition to milk, which after a long drive from Plymouth was very much appreciated. We had lots of enjoyment watching the resident goat and ponies and the Running Fox cafe/pub in the village served sumptuous food including breakfast, which we had on our leaving day as we had to be out of the property by 9am. I would heartily recommend this rental.

  Thank you Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Jun 2023

• "Quiet and spacious bungalow."

  Warm and cosy. Large rooms. Well equipped. The only thing I would suggest is some coat hooks. There is nowhere to hang coats unless you put them in the wardrobes. Visited a few places nearby. Cragside, Bamburgh Castle and Holy Island. Owners live opposite so on hand if you need anything. Would definitely return and recommend to friends and family.

  Reviewed by Treena5.0★Apr 2023

• "Clean warm and comfortable."

  Very nice welcome pack however no hand soap and just a spot of washing up liquid? We were two couples sharing not really suitable for 6 as only one ensuit shower and a bathroom with a small very old bath, it would be greatly improved if a shower were to be fitted in place of the bath. Great location for visiting a very beautiful area.

  Reviewed by Delphine4.4★Apr 2023

• "This is the second visit to this charming well equipped cottage."

  On our first visit we never thought things could get better but the cottage has been updated with new decorating and furnishings. We were left an excellent welcome pack. The owner is very charming and friendly. It is central for visits to various places. There is a fantastic Sunday market at Amble and the Amble inn serves an excellent Sunday carvery. We will definitely be back to this cottage. In our opinion it warrants 5*s. Lynne and Alan Rhodes

  Nice that people appreciate the work we put into our cottage thankyou Property Owner

  Reviewed by Douglas5.0★Mar 2023

• "Second time that I have stayed at this property and it is lovely."

  Perfect spot and close to lots of good places like Warkworth, Alnwick, Seahouses etc. Comfortable, clean with brilliant facilities

  It’s nice people appreciate the work we put into our cottage and like it to come back Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lesley Ann5.0★Feb 2023

• "We were a family of 5 (2 adults, 3 children) staying at Blacksmith cottage whilst visiting family."

  It was a fabulous location, quiet spot and close to all the key spots of Alnwick, Alnmouth, Warkworth etc. The house is very spacious and the garden was well secured for children and dogs. There was some confusion about us bringing 2 pets rather than 1 (I filtered for pet friendly and 2 dogs when booking) and we did get an email during our break saying we should have paid extra (which we were not prompted for at time of booking) which was a bit upsetting. I would suggest just double checking when you book to avoid this. But, we had a lovely stay and a great welcome pack from the owner which was very kind. Overall a well equipped home to stay in a great spot.

  Sorry there was confusion about your dog situation but it does state 1 dog and if we had been contacted we would have aloud another dog as we have done in the past Property Owner

  Reviewed by Victoria3.8★Oct 2022

• "Very nice cottage spacious & well presented in a handy location for beaches & local attractions"

  Reviewed by Bruce4.1★Oct 2022

• "Spacious bungalow in a peaceful location."

  Nice and warm and extremely well equipped. Some attention required to finer details and cleanliness but overall we had a comfortable break.

  Reviewed by Clare3.1★Oct 2022

• "Property was spotlessly clean , owner had put heating on, when we arrived , much appreciated."

  Lovely welcome pack of wine , snacks ,chocolate as well as the usual tea and coffee and milk . Beds are really comfortable with decent bedding , the bungalow is well located for all that is in the area within a short drive of about 20 miles . This is our 2nd stay here and would definitely return again .

  Reviewed by John5.0★Sep 2022

• "Spent a wonderful week at Blacksmiths Cottage."

  It is the perfect location to explore the stunning Northumberland coast. The cottage has three great bedrooms , the master with en-suite wet room and a second bathroom. A great well equipped kitchen / diner and a superb lounge , both with patio doors leading to the outdoor seating. I would highly recommend Blacksmiths Cottage for a family getaway. A must visit is the Running Fox (artisan bakery/cafe) the pub next door and the Indian restaurant Lal Khazana. We will definitely be back.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Aug 2022

• "The cottage was really well equipped and furnished and is very easy access for anyone being a bungalow on level ground."

  It’s very easy to get to the Northumberland coast with Amble and Warkworth only minutes away and Seahouses not too far. Also only takes about 5 minutes to get to Alnwick in the other direction. There was a great welcome pack left for us with wine, fresh eggs, and snacks which was a lovely touch.

  Reviewed by Tanya5.0★Jun 2022

• "Wonderful cottage, excellent location."

  We could not have been happier with it.

  Reviewed by Russell5.0★Jun 2022

• "Lovely cottage in very quiet location."

  Home from home with everything we needed. Super location to access stunning beaches and villages. Very comfy beds

  Reviewed by Craig5.0★Apr 2022

• "A great place to stay good room size 6tvs large shower room clean bedroom good size kitchen and sitting room"

  Reviewed by Thomas5.0★Apr 2022

• "Lovely cottage."

  Well equipped but maybe a shower over bath or one to put on taps for hair washing. Delightful welcome basket. Lovely goat

  Reviewed by Douglas5.0★Mar 2022

• "Amazing cottage, home from home with all the necessary equipment and kitchen utensils."

  Lovely and warm with a wonderful view of the open field last with the ponies, horses and friendly billy goat! My girls had a wonderful time and there is so much to do in the surrounding areas. Would definately recommend this property and we are already planning our next visit. On our arrival we were blown away by the marvellous welcome package which included lots of thoughtful treats, wine, fruit, chocolate and more… You could see that a lot of careful attention had gone into making us feel welcome and comfortable for the duration of our trip. There are lots of supermarkets nearby to stock up on necessities and also a number of takeaways and restaurants. Thankyou Jackie, we had a brilliant time

  Reviewed by Michaela4.7★Feb 2022

• "Beautiful and clean property."

  Well equipped (could have done with a dishwasher but we made do easily) and in a gorgeous and relaxing location. We spent many hours playing cards and watching the ponies (and one cheeky goat!) in the field opposite. Only a short distance from several beaches and the main town of Alnwick. We booked to come again in 3 months time we loved it so much- highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Josie4.7★Feb 2022

• "The cottage is spacious and well positioned for trips to the beach and inland countryside."

  although the heating is good and efficient , when we arrived the property was cold and damp even though the heating was on, I expect the property had been unoccupied and the heating off for a while before our stay. as others have said , the property really needs a dishwasher. for a place that sleeps six and has a large kitchen diner , with plenty of space, it is surprising not to have a dishwasher. a lot of the crockery was a bit grubby, smeared and greasy, probably because its hard to clean effectively without the hot wash from a dishwasher, something all guests would appreciate in covid times. as also mentioned , the wet room remains very wet, it doesn't drain effectively , with just a few tweaks , this could be a great place to stay

  Reviewed by Lainie2.8★Dec 2021

• "A really lovely cottage it has everything we needed , televisions in all the ..."

  A really lovely cottage it has everything we needed , televisions in all the rooms and a lovely welcome pack , very central for Alnwick , Alnmouth and the rest of the beautiful coastline , would have preferred a king size bed but we would definitely stay again if we visit the area again

  Reviewed by Elaine4.7★Nov 2021

• "Although we knew the cottage only had double beds and no dishwasher, the property would be outstanding if there was at least a king sized bed and a dishwasher as there was ample room in the accommodation."

  We really liked that the property was fenced and gated so the dog was secure at all times. Great location, so close to amenities such as supermarkets, close to places of interest whether by the coast or the north pennines. If we were to visit Northumberland again we would be happy to return to this cottage.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Aug 2021

• "The bungalow was clean, extremely well equipped, and the welcome pack was over and above expectation."

  It was well placed for local tourist spots and we had no problem locating it.

  Reviewed by Ellis5.0★Jul 2021

• "Cottage getting in need of some TLC now , shower floor very slippery and water soaks all of the room , needs a screen to stop further damage in the room ."

  Good place to stay to explore the area . Would stop again.

  Reviewed by Pauline3.8★Jun 2021

• "A shower over the bath would be an asset, if all bedrooms were occupied."

  A sat nav does not always pick up where the cottage is. So slightly more detailed instructions of where the cottage is, outside of the village would be helpful. Otherwise a very pleasant place to stay.

  Reviewed by Thomas4.4★May 2021

• "The location just outside the village was peaceful with little passing traffic, but easy to reach main roads."

  We travelled around mainly using B roads and met very little traffic, which made a very pleasant change from Essex. We found the cottage to have a relaxing feel to it. The bedrooms were comfy and we slept well. Would recommend this property.

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Apr 2021

• "This was not a holiday."

  We unfortunately had a flood in our bathroom at Christmas the result being we had to vacate the premises whilst the entire bathroom was removed including the floor and replaced. This was allowed in lockdown as it was an emergency.o Blacksmith Cottage was convenient and suitable for us. It was very warm and comfortable. It was clean and well appointed. My comments would be that there are no coat hooks for outdoor clothing and nowhere for wet and muddy footwear. If you were on a walking holiday, especially with a dog, this could be very inconvenient. My other comment is that the only shower is off the main bedroom in the en-suite. The main bathroom only has a bath. The property accommodates three couples. This means four people would have to access the shower by going through someone else’s bedroom. Personally this would make me feel uncomfortable. The location of the cottage is lovely and allows easy access to local attractions.

  Reviewed by Jeannette4.1★Jan 2021

• "Blacksmiths cottage is in a good location for seeing the local area's many sights and historic attraction's, the cottage itself is well furnished and equipped , it is a lot more spacious than it first appears on arriving ."

  The owners left a lovely welcome pack and also antiseptic wipes and gel with covid 19 in mind. would book again if going back to that area

  Reviewed by John5.0★Sep 2020

• "I've already done this!"

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  Reviewed by David5.0★Sep 2020

• "Fantastic cottage, well equipped and very close to local beach and other amenities and activities."

  Reviewed by Melanie5.0★Jul 2020

• "A lovely cottage which served our family of 6 adults and Springer spaniel well."

  A secure outside space allowing our beloved dog safe access to venture out on his own without risk of harm. We loved the access to the outside space via living room double doors and kitchen dinner double doors, frequently left open to allow fresh air in. The cottage has 3 ample double rooms and two bathrooms. We felt maybe a shower mixer tap in the main bathroom would have been helpful and maybe also a few pegs to hang coats in the hallway would have been helpful but all in all the cottage was well equipped and didn't disappoint. The kitchen was a great space for us to all sit together at breakfast and dinner and the welcome treats package gratefully received. The bins there do not take glass but after ringing the owners for advice we found out that there is a bottle bin at the side of the little shop in the village just over a mile away which proved useful. There is a TV in every bedroom kitchen and lounge and when there is six of you that it was useful. The younger ones congregated in the kitchen dinner whilst us parents and pet dog preferred the comfortable lounge. A great spot to access Alnmouth and Embleton sands, Markham (nice pub called The Masons) Alnwick 4 miles away for town and home to the amazing Bater Books, stayed for coffee and cake there to give the younger ones time to browse and wonder at this amazing place, the local drinks shop on the square selling mead etc was amazing offering tasters, Dawn did a great job there and sold our family allsorts of goodies. Amble, a lovely little fishing harbor with little independent shops in little pods and two great restaurants, The Old boat house and the dog friendly Fish Shack, we had a fabulous meal there. Craster for the famous Old smokehouse kippers and walk up to Dunstanburgh castle amongst the rock pools, well worth a visit. Holy Island is an absolute must, a serene and tranquil place, Denise, David and Karen at the gift shop were very informative and helpful. The young people loved their time at Bamburgh castle (sadly not for us as not fog friendly) Malcolm the car park attendant was an absolute star. We would have liked to have gone to Horwick hall but again not dog friendly at all, not even in the grounds so the ancestral seat of Earl Grey didn't get a visit from us, they may wish to rethink there position and at least let dog owners into the grounds as do the magnificent Chatsworth house, they missed out on 6 adult tickets as our children would have happily taken there turn in walking Beau, our well behaved spaniel around whilst we visited. All in all a lovely holiday was had by all with a final trip to The running fox patisserie squeezed in on the way home, it was special.

  Reviewed by Natalie5.0★Jul 2020

• "The cottage description was accurate, it was warm and comfortable and spacious."

  The location was good and the surround area easy to access. We did not see the owner. The internet did not work and the property would have benefited from a little general maintenance. While the main bedroom was large but the bed was a standard double, larger bed would have nice.

  Reviewed by Kirk3.8★Nov 2019

• "One of the best properties we have ever stayed in."

  Well situated, within easy reach of the coast and towns such as Berwick-upon-Tweed. I would recommend this stunning property to anyone.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Oct 2019

• "There is much to like about this property - it is spacious, quietly located and for the most part well-equipped, but it ought to be made clear that although the postal address is Shilbottle the property is in fact well outside the village boundary, and at least a mile from the village centre and shop."

  It ought also to be made clear that there is no lawn or garden accompanying the property, only a relatively narrow area of enclosed patio surrounding it - sufficient for an outside table and chairs and some potted plants, but not much else.

  Reviewed by Thurstan3.8★Jun 2019

• "I am sure you have some beautifully appointed, clean and comfortable properties available, unfortunately Blacksmiths cottage is not one of them."

  Reviewed by Francis1.3★Apr 2019

• "Cottage very well situated for exploring Northumberland coast, the Cheviots and NT properties fairly close by."

  Easy access just off A1. Confirm dog friendly. Twin beds in at least one other double bedroom would have been welcome as would a few rugs in the bedrooms. Cottage very warm with ample hot water.

  Reviewed by Sheila4.4★Feb 2019

• "The cottage was beautiful, the only thing we were very disappointed ,there was no Hot Tub like advertised, This was mainly the reason we chose Blacksmith Cottage."

  also we had thick snow , the owners lived directly opposite the cottage and they didn’t even come and ask if we were ok.

  Reviewed by Delia4.1★Jan 2019

• "The things that need attention are the lights in the kitchen, it's not bright enough."

  The bath tap constantly dripping. And we only had the green bin outside which meant that recycling wasn't easy. But even with these very minor issues we had a most enjoyable stay at Blacksmiths cottage and would recommend it to anyone.

  Reviewed by David4.4★Nov 2018

• "Excellent smooth process in booking."

  Owners were very accommodating with a couple of requests we had. No problem to them at all.

  Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Sep 2018

• "Lovely cottage with a really lovely owner."

  We enjoyed our stay and the hot tub was an added bonus! it was just a little bit far out for us as we would have liked a wander in the evening but it was very clean, large rooms with a lovely kitchen and a cosy lounge. Highly recommended x

  Reviewed by Steven4.4★Aug 2018

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