Barnacles

4.5★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

9 Customer Review(s)

Dawn
April 2024

“This is our third stay at Barnacles as we love the property and location.”

It’’s in a quiet area within a few minutes walk of the coastal path and beach. The additions of a well stocked bookcase, coffee machine and welcome pack of tea, coffee pods, milk and biscuits were much appreciated. We were so impressed with the coffee machine we have purchased one for home! We will definitely be booking again.

It’’s in a quiet area within a few minutes walk of the coastal path and beach. The additions of a well stocked bookcase, coffee machine and welcome pack of tea, coffee pods, milk and biscuits were much appreciated. We were so impressed with the coffee machine we have purchased one for home! We will definitely be booking again.

- Dawn, April 2024

We're so glad that you enjoyed your third stay and some of the changes we've made recently. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kathy & Martin Property Owner
Eleanor April 2024

“Barnacles was a great base for our week in Northumberland, it was like a home from home - comfortable and warm with a very well appointed kitchen.”

We enjoyed the selection of games and DVDs provided, especially on a very rainy day! Great location close to the beach and easy to get out and about to Alnwick and further afield.

- Eleanor, April 2024

We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay, including the rainy day :-) Hopefully we can welcome you back another time. Kathy & Martin Property Owner
Shelly April 2024

“Lovely bungalow and everything needed for a great holiday.”

I had worries about heating before we went, as my 93 year old Mum was coming with us . I needn’t have worried the owner was really helpful and the heating was excellent all of the time we were there. Highly recommended holiday cottage.

- Shelly, April 2024

We're so pleased that you had a lovely stay. Hopefully we'll see you again another time. Kathy & Martin Property Owner
Rachel December 2023

“Barnacles was a fantastic place to stay and immaculately clean.”

It was one of the best equipped cottages I’ve stayed in with a great kitchen and facilities. The cottage is dog friendly with a safe, enclosed back garden. It’s in a beautiful location, a minute walk to the beach and very easy to explore other parts of Northumberland. I hope to return soon.

- Rachel, December 2023

Thank you for your lovely review. we look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Property Owner
Jane September 2023

“We have visited Barnacles previously but noted this year how much cleaner & "looked after" the property felt.”

There was a much better supply of cutlery & crockery etc for 4 people. Debbie, who looks after the property, was leaving as we arrived & made sure we knew how to contact her if we had any problems. When 4 of the lightbulbs blew during our stay she quickly sorted the problem, excellent service!

- Jane, September 2023

Many thanks for your lovely feedback :-) I'm so pleased that you found it better than previously. I have passed your comments on to Debbie too. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner
Pamela September 2023

“Very clean & comfortable”

- Pamela, September 2023

Many thanks for your feedback and I'm very pleased that you found Barnacles very clean and comfortable. Thank you also for pointing out that we don't mention the second toilet in the property description. I will get the description amended as it is useful information. We hope that you will pay us a return visit in the future. Property Owner
Martin September 2023

“I was very sorry to read that you found the water temperature was scalding and wish that you had contacted us.”

Our subsequent guests confirmed that the water was not scalding as they adjusted the mixer tap and were very happy with the termperature. I'm sorry that you left early.

- Martin, September 2023

Thank you for your feedback. As I explained when we spoke on the phone, the issue with the shower in May was not related to temperature, rather it was not possible to stop the shower dripping when turning it off. Subsequent comments made it clear that the dripping became worse and a plumber was called to replace the relevant part. After this part was replaced, the water temperature appeared to be fine when the weather was hot, but we found that it could not be increased sufficiently for a hot shower once the weather became cooler, so the plumber was called again and another part was ordered. This part did not arrive until the Monday and was fitted on the Tuesday rather than waiting for the next changeover day. I was very sorry to read that you found the water temperature was scalding and wish that you had contacted us. Our subsequent guests confirmed that the water was not scalding as they adjusted the mixer tap and were very happy with the termperature. I'm sorry that you left early. Property Owner
Pat May 2023

“Window vents require cleaning, including bathroom vent.”

Lamp on extractor fan requires replacing. The kitchen water tap is loose, requires tightening before the connection pipes fracture. The boiler setting for the hot water is too HOT! The water will scaled someone, a sign does NOT relinquish your responsibility. If your going to keep the mixer tap would suggest a single control valve, less possibility of scalding. Please add to your welcome text, that there is 2 key boxes, in the same way as your welcome brochure in the lounge. Arriving after 9pm the only key box you see is the garage and your not aware there is another!! We almost booked into the Premier Inn for the night as there was no way we could contact any body!! A very welcome touch

- Pat, May 2023

Hi. Many thanks for your feedback. We were disappointed to hear that the bathroom vent still needs cleaning as we requested this some time ago. We hadn't spotted that the window vents needed cleaning so thanks for pointing it out. Also, many thanks for letting us know about the kitchen water tap - we were not aware of that. Your feedback about the hot water is also helpful. We have fed all this back to NCCC who manage the property for us, so hopefully all your points will be addressed very soon. We will look again at the welcome text with a view to amending it to make it clearer that there are two key safes. The 24 hour contact number should have been included the booking details, but we will add that to the welcome text also to ensure it's to hand on arrival. We do hope that the rest of your stay was enjoyable and that you will consider a future visit. Kathy & Martin Property Owner
Philip March 2023

“Great stay at Barnacles , very comfortable and clean in a good location near beach to walk dog with handy washing machine and dryer in garage , which is not on info on web.”

Would stay again.

- Philip, March 2023

Hi. As our first visitors since we purchased Barnacles we're delighted that you had a great stay :-) Many thanks for your feedback - I'll update the information on the web. We look forward to welcoming you again. Kathy & Martin Property Owner

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Summary

Single-storey
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and x2 WC
Kitchen
Dining room
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil heating
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
TV, DVD player, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for 3 cars
Front garden and large enclosed rear garden with patio and furniture
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 2.4 miles, pub 0.4 miles, beach 0.3 miles
Note: A small basket of logs for the woodburning stove is provided
Note: Check-in from 4pm and check-out by 10am
No EV charging

The property

Longhoughton 1.9 miles. Barnacles is a welcoming holiday home in the seaside hamlet of Boulmer, near Alnmouth in Northumberland. Make yourself at home in the sitting room, where a woodburning stove invites you to warm your feet as you plan your day, and where a sea-blue theme frames a selection of leather sofas and wooden flooring. When mealtimes arrive, a homely kitchen has everything you need to whip up a feast, which can be enjoyed in the dining area, where the blue theme continues. As the evening progresses, freshen up in the family bathroom before retiring to either a king-size bedroom with striped blankets and seaside artwork or a twin with a blue feature wall that matches the stripy décor. A garden with a lawn and furniture, lined with shrubs, and ideal for picnics is located to the rear of the property. Boulmer is a small seaside hamlet with a beautiful sandy beach where you can take a walk in the salty air or participate in watersports. Longhoughton's village store sells necessities, and for a meal out, visit the neighbouring town of Alnmouth, which has more beaches, tasty eateries, and a golf course. Visit the beautiful Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum and Alnwick Castle, as well as Warkworth Castle and its sandy beach. Stay at Barnacles and create an idyllic seaside holiday to remember.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

LONGHOUGHTON

Alnmouth 3.3 miles; Alnwick 3.4 miles; Warkworth 6.2 miles.

Longhoughton is a coastal village resting between Craster and Alnmouth, in the beautiful scenery of Northumbria. The village is known or its stunning sandy beach, an idyllic setting for a seaside walk, and offers a selection of attractions including easy access to the historic Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum, and coastal walks. Dining options include The Running Fox, while you can stock up on essentials at the nearby convenience store. Just outside of the village you can find the lovely seaside town of Alnmouth with its picturesque beach, eateries, and the close by Warkworth Castle.

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Boulmer near Longhoughton, Northumberland (Ref. 1126297)

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Reviews & Ratings

“This is our third stay at Barnacles as we love the property and location.”

“Barnacles was a great base for our week in Northumberland, it was like a home from home - comfortable and warm with a very well appointed kitchen.”

“Lovely bungalow and everything needed for a great holiday.”

“Barnacles was a fantastic place to stay and immaculately clean.”

“We have visited Barnacles previously but noted this year how much cleaner & "looked after" the property felt.”

“Very clean & comfortable”

“I was very sorry to read that you found the water temperature was scalding and wish that you had contacted us.”

“Window vents require cleaning, including bathroom vent.”

“Great stay at Barnacles , very comfortable and clean in a good location near beach to walk dog with handy washing machine and dryer in garage , which is not on info on web.”

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About the location

LONGHOUGHTON