The Dale Cottage | Allendale | Allendale Town | Northumbria

4.6★

5 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

82 Customer Review(s)

Jane
September 2024

“Lovely property, cosy, clean, very comfortable and location was fantastic.”

Only one slight problem with the garden and gates not being completely secure for our dogs who could get underneath the gate and out onto the road. Also people have access to come through the garden from time to time which meant a mad dash to get the dogs if anyone came. This didn't spoil the holiday at all but would have been nice to know this in advance. Would definitely go back as loved it.

Only one slight problem with the garden and gates not being completely secure for our dogs who could get underneath the gate and out onto the road. Also people have access to come through the garden from time to time which meant a mad dash to get the dogs if anyone came. This didn't spoil the holiday at all but would have been nice to know this in advance. Would definitely go back as loved it.

- Jane, September 2024
Susan August 2024

“A lovely cottage, well equipped, plenty of crockery, glasses, utensils etc, ...”

A lovely cottage, well equipped, plenty of crockery, glasses, utensils etc, garden dog friendly but is overlooked, parking in the drive could be tricky if you have a long car as very tight to turn into parking space, handy for co op ,cafés, butchers, pubs in square,

- Susan, August 2024
Kenneth June 2024

“Needs to replace bedroom curtains, light streams through from 4.”

30. Needs to replace roasting trays and pans. Very poor condition. TV reception very limited. Ground floor bathroom window needs additional stick on frosting.

- Kenneth, June 2024
Jennifer June 2024

“We loved the cottage, it was well equipped and so much better than we were expecting.”

We’ve had many holidays with Sykes and all around the same price point and this was by far the best value yet. The bedrooms were light with lots of ventilation thanks to both rooms having so many windows. It was perfectly located with lots of excellent walks nearby. Such a shame the property is going to be put up for sale as we would love to come back as so much more to explore in the area

- Jennifer, June 2024
Neil May 2024

“Lovely property and very well appointed - the beds could use new mattresses in the near future.”

The back door / fire escape door leaked in heavy rains. Could use some cupboards in the Kitchen for traveller staying a week (as we did) to put our groceries. A brighter light bulb in the laundry room could be helpful. A shame that neither of the Pubs served food while we were there - behind your control, I realize...but it was disappointing. These are small things - great proximity to the Wall for walking and a very happy week.

- Neil, May 2024
Gavin April 2024

“Very clean and comfortable cottage in a nice village.”

- Gavin, April 2024
Lyn April 2024

“Warm, quiet cottage, well equipped kitchen, good quality bed linen and towels.”

Living area dark with uncomfortable furniture. Old TV, badly situated, messy configuration. Connectivity issues. No frosted glass in downstairs toilet window,which is at street level. Upstairs curtains paper thin, had to put blankets over them to darken the room at night. Creaky beds and horrible,badly fitting bathroom door in back room. We left a day early.

- Lyn, April 2024
Helen March 2024

“This cottage is absolutely beautiful, the wasn't anything I needed in the kitchen and did big roast dinner with all the trimmings, the bathrooms are great, the waterfall shower maybe needs descaling as quite a few holes blocked but wasn't a problem, huge white fluffy towels lovely, beds comfy, could go on and on, gorgeous gardens although my little dog found it fun and very easy to get under the gates!”

Maybe bit of mesh needed at bottom, also some sort of barrier for stairs?, had to use crate and dog basket to keep him downstairs. Everything apart from that like home from home.thankyou.

- Helen, March 2024
Louise November 2023

“I’ve been with Sykes for over 10 years this must be one I’m most disappointed with.”

No welcome pack even a tea bag would have been nice.Not overly clean! Fridge inside left hand side was taped up.Pictures of cottage need updating

- Louise, November 2023
Laura October 2023

“Our second stay at the Dale cottage and again it has been lovely.”

I would say it has even improved since last time, sofas and chairs are much nicer than the old sofa and chair! We would definitely book again.

- Laura, October 2023
Deborah October 2023

“This was our second stay.”

A lovely warm and welcoming cottage. Great location and local facilities with a friendly community. Lots of beautiful locations to walk nearby. Garden was great for the dogs.

- Deborah, October 2023
Jenny September 2023

“The cottage was clean, well equipped and comfortable.”

It was very much a home from home.

- Jenny, September 2023
Caroline August 2023

“Nice cottage in a lovely town with cafes, pubs and local walks.”

The beds are comfy and the village is quiet at night. Nice little cottage garden to enjoy. We had a few issues with maintenance whilst we were there but they did try to fix things withing a day or so of us arriving. It's looking a bit tired in places and could do with a freshen up given the price to stay. Overall a nice cottage and worth staying at.

- Caroline, August 2023
Cat July 2023

“Lovely space, really comfy beds and a good location to base ourselves.”

Didn’t give full marks because the kitchen wasn’t especially well stocked with utensils, and pans are in need of replacing (non-stick coat is peeling off). We had to clean quite a lot of kitchen things on arrival before we could use them.

- Cat, July 2023
Deborah June 2023

“First impressions are the cottage is done to a high standard but in need of some TLC.”

I always judge a place by how good a sleep you get and unfortunately the beds were so uncomfortable. Maybe a mattress upgrade would fix this. There was also a funny smell in the back bedroom. The garden is nice and big and might be dog friendly for larger dogs that cannot get through the large gaps in the gates but not for smaller dogs. Although not a fault of the property owners but our stay was not a relaxing one due to work being done on the property adjacent with a great big wagon being parked in front of the living room windows for most of the time and work starting as early as 4am. Hammering and sawing woke me up several times. Was looking forward to getting home just for a good nights sleep. We won’t be returning back here.

- Deborah, June 2023
Wendy June 2023

“Could do with some wire net at bottom of gates to stop smaller dogs escaping”

- Wendy, June 2023
Michael May 2023

“Lovely cottage, well equipped.”

The downside for us was a noisy party who stayed at the Dale Manor House. These two properties are part of a terraced block. They all have separate gardens and a larger communal garden for all properties to share which runs along the bottom of these separate gardens. The large party were very noisy (adults and children). They moved benches so they were directly at the bottom of our garden on the other side of a low wall. They had a dog off lead when all signs clearly stated to be on a lead. We were unable to enjoy our garden due to the noise and the lack of privacy and unable to let the dogs out as they would if jumped to wall to play with the off lead dog in the communal garden area. We payed a lot of money for our relaxing week away and lost at least two days due to the above.

- Michael, May 2023
Karen May 2023

“Tony was a great host and the cottage was perfect for a family and 3 dogs.”

This place is a must to stay

- Karen, May 2023
Sandra March 2023

“Just had a lovely stay at The Dale Cottage.”

The cottage is in a great location, is very comfortable and warm, everything you need is there. There are lots of walks around Allendale, and there are shops and pubs nearby. We will definitely return.

- Sandra, March 2023
Marcia March 2023

“Property was lovely and homely, had everything you needed.”

.. Garden was perfect for our Poochies... We thoroughly enjoyed our stay... Tony was the perfect host...

- Marcia, March 2023
Susan November 2022

“The Dale Cottage is an ideally located property for 4 adults and their 2 dogs being virtually situated on the Market Square with its 2 pubs, co-op, butchers and coffee shops.”

However we were disappointed to find the coffee shops were not dog friendly and food was only available at one of the pubs on 2 nights a week but again the dining room was not dog friendly. The cottage was warm and comfortable and there were lots of walking routes close by. If there was anything we would like to improve it would be some drawer space in the ensuite bedrooms. There was very little storage space to put clothes in the bedrooms, no drawers, just limited hanging rails.

- Susan, November 2022
Deborah October 2022

“A lovely place to stay.”

Owners very helpful and friendly. Cottage was warm and well equipped. Safe garden for the dogs. Lovely area for walks. 2 handy pubs. Would definitely recommend to friends and would love to visit again.

- Deborah, October 2022
Jane October 2022

“Lovely cottage in a great position in Allendale perfect for walking in the beautiful area and ideal to be able to get everything you need from a great Butchers shop to Post Office and good friendly Co Op , strongly recommend staying in the warm comfortable cottage.”

We’ve had a great holiday thanks!

- Jane, October 2022
Christine September 2022

“Lovely comfortable cottage.”

- Christine, September 2022
Mark September 2022

“The property was comfortable and well equipped.”

However, we would not have booked had we been made aware of the adjoining holiday lets which offered accommodation to large groups with associated risk of noise and disruption. These properties offer themselves as potential wedding venues which gives an idea of the scale involved. We think that this information should be made available to potential customers as they might be seeking peace and quiet on holiday.

- Mark, September 2022
Christine June 2022

“The cottage was very clean and had a warm and cosy feel.”

The outside space was excellent and the view from the bottom of the garden was breathtaking. An excellent base for discovering the pleasures of Northumberland. Would highly recommend staying here.

- Christine, June 2022
Roger April 2022

“We had minor problem with the under floor heating which the owner rectified promptly hence 4 stars otherwise the property was superb and an ideal centre for a relaxing holiday.”

We will happily stay there again.

- Roger, April 2022
Sarah April 2022

“We enjoyed a lovely, comfortable one week stay in Dale Cottage.”

The cottage was beatifully decorated and well equipped for everything we needed. Allendale is also a perfect location for many great days out both on your doorstep and further afield. We squeezed in so much and look forward to coming back again very soon.

- Sarah, April 2022
Steven March 2022

“A lovely cottage in a great location.”

Excellent food at the Golden Lion in Allendale, the Boatside Inn at Warden and the Angel Hotel in Corbridge. Trips to Durham,Beamish Museum and Newcastle are within an hours drive as well as great access to Hadrians Wall and many local walks. This area is up there with The Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales!!

- Steven, March 2022
Jacqueline March 2022

“We loved the cottage and had a great stay.”

Lots of space for outdoor clothes and boots and drying wet walking gear. The kitchen was well equipped and beds very comfortable. Towels and linen were hotel standard. Parking in the Market Square right outside the door was very easy and convenient, we didn’t bother with the off street parking at the back. Allendale had everything we needed, literally on the doorstep. A lovely cottage conveniently located to access a beautiful part of Northumberland.

- Jacqueline, March 2022
David December 2021

“Since the last stay at this property there have been a few alterations to the furniture.”

One of the bedrooms have had the facility to hang your clothes up which is a great addition. Also the well worn furniture in the lounge has been updated with a more modern style which for us more less agile found difficult to get off. On the whole though we had a great stay in this homely cottage and would recommend it.

- David, December 2021
Robert November 2021

“A lovely, comfortable cottage which made us feel relaxed and 'at home'.”

It is situated in the heart of Allendale and close to shops, etc. Would recommend and we will return for another visit.

- Robert, November 2021
Julie November 2021

“A lovely, well equipped, cosy cottage in a great location.”

Great space for humans and dogs. The bathrooms were excellent with great showers and lovely fluffy towels. Lovely size garden and kitchen. If anything, the settee was too low and too deep for our ageing backs

- Julie, November 2021
Sally October 2021

“Ideal location for exploring Hadrian's Wall and the mining history of the local area.”

- Sally, October 2021
Elaine September 2021

“The cottage is well equipped and so cozy would definitely book again”

- Elaine, September 2021
Kay September 2021

“This was a brilliant place to stay.”

Lovely garden and the cottage had everything we needed. Excellent walks nearby as well.

- Kay, September 2021
Jennifer August 2021

“We had an amazing holiday staying in Dale cottage.”

The cottage was comfortable and provided everything we needed for our weeks stay. The village was small but had everything we needed with a Co op, 2 pubs which both served delicious food and a pizza van on a Tuesday. There was a lovely cafe on the square and a postoffice as well. The cottage was situated in a lovely location not far from Hadrians Wall, Hexham, Corbridge. We even drove to Seahouses on the coast which was only an hours drive away.

- Jennifer, August 2021
Rachel July 2021

“We had a wonderful holiday at The Dale Cottage, the cottage was well equiped with everything you needed.”

I celebrated my 50th birthday there and what a fantastic birthday and week at the cottage and the little village it is situated in. A lovely river walk 5 minutes from the door and takes you to Allendale Brewery and a lovely little cafe. The Golden Lion 2 minutes walk away from the cottage serves beautiful food. Tony the owner visited us when we arrived to check everything was alright for us and if we required anything just to let him know. Thank you so much to the Becks family who own the cottage for our amazing weeks holiday and hope to come back soon.

- Rachel, July 2021
Carl June 2021

“Garden areas are fabulous, lots of local walks.”

Tucked away in corner of the village square, so local shops and pubs are literally on the door step.

- Carl, June 2021
Martin May 2021

“Dale cottage was very comfortable and well equipped.”

Given the weather during our stay the log burner was a great benefit. The bed linen and towels were to a 5* hotel level. Highly recommended for a stay if visiting the area It is a great location to visit the area, seem to be a favourite of walkers/hikers The residents of Allendale were very welcoming, The Forge provided a great breakfast,(also the butchers offered tea/coffee, bacon and sausage rolls as well as excellent homemade pork pies and meat) Sunday Lunch at the Kings Head was fantastic and great value for money, the cost of wine and food in the village pubs was a lot cheaper than in the tourist spots such as the town Corbridge which has lovely shops a fantastic cake shop and historical sites, well worth a visit. A Pizza van with wood fired oven visits weekly, fantastic pizza! also a "gourmet" burger van on a Friday

- Martin, May 2021
Linda October 2020

“We had a good time.”

The downstairs living area we found to be very cold and did not notice any evidence of underfloor heating s mentioned. On arrival we only had 4 very sad looking logs in basket no kindling or firelighters. Dogs poo on back grass area which was no our dog.

- Linda, October 2020
Carole October 2020

“Had a lovely week at Dale cottage from 3rd October.”

The weather was very kind to us which made our holiday there that bit more special. The cottage is in the heart if Allendale town Tony the owner live very close do if you have any concerns they are dealt with straight away. The co op although small sells just about everything you need and more!! The butchers shop sells the best pork pies and steak so a visit is a must!! There are so many beautiful places to see Raby castle a must and Corbridge town is beautiful you must visit the bakery. Would definitely recommend the open living space is great.

- Carole, October 2020
Russell August 2020

“Lovely cottage and surrounding area, as with everything at the moment not everything open fully but have a look and you will find.”

Only slight issue with the cottage was the shared access to adjoining cottages (Same owners) our dozy Lab was fine but maybe others may not. But in summary a lovely holiday

- Russell, August 2020
Trevor March 2020

“A lovely cottage in a great location unfortunately for us the weather before and while we were there was so wet it spoilt the holiday, but we will return another year to explore this area more.”

- Trevor, March 2020
Mary February 2020

“Cottage is perfect great location it's the second time we have been here we will be back I'm sure .”

- Mary, February 2020
Julie February 2020

“The cottage is of an high standard lovely & clean .”

Very well equipped kitchen. Extremely comfy beds. Beautiful bathrooms & log fire just like home. Outside side area is spacious with seating.We have family in the area so we knew how welcoming the local people are . Lovely to speak to Tony the owner. We had yummy breakfast in the The Forge cafe & a couple of main meals in The Golden Loin which were lovely. Loved it that much we have booked for Christmas .

- Julie, February 2020
Trish January 2020

“Lovely warm and comfy cottage in great location we enjoyed the walks and excellent co-locality to friendly pubs.”

Park up you dont need to go anywhere else for a week.

- Trish, January 2020
Janis January 2020

“This was a really lovely and comfortable cottage in a good location.”

Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. Would definitely recommend it and likely to come back.

- Janis, January 2020
Melanie December 2019

“Lovely cottage in a market town .”

.. good location for exploring the area. Allendale has good shops, tea rooms and 2 pubs doing great food. Cottage itself is well equipped with 2 good bedrooms both ensuite which is ideal for 2 couples. Good kitchen and seating downstairs. the absence of any welcome pack was disapointing and not even a tea bag in the caddy. At minimum some tea and a small bottle of milk would have been nice, especially as the shop may be closed.

- Melanie, December 2019
Philippa August 2019

“Had a lovely stay in this cottage!”

It was lovely and clean and very well equipped. Tony was very helpful and friendly as were everyone in the village. We visited the Kings Head twice and the food was lovely. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to everyone :)

- Philippa, August 2019
Karen July 2019

“Here at the moment, and will be returning again.”

Lovely cottage, with everything you could possibly need for your break away from it all. Comfy beds, nice enclosed garden. (Really important for us with two big dogs.) Looking forward to coming back and seeing the communal garden completed. The cottage also has its own garden. Three pubs within a minutes walk, all which do food. A lovely tea room and a little cafe again with a minutes walk. Needless to say we ate out every night, although the kitchen is well equipped. A few photos of walks and the dogs chilling on the garden, and relaxing at the pub. Further afield Hexham Abbey is worth a visit, as is Hadrians Wall.

- Karen, July 2019
Kenneth June 2019

“Beautiful cottage in a lovely location.”

Would recommend both the cottage and location. Will be booking again next year.

- Kenneth, June 2019
Michael March 2019

“A super cottage with everything you could need and more.”

The cottage & Allendale are perfect. The cottage is on the market square so only seconds from pubs, butcher, coffee shops & very well stocked coop. The owners of the cottage popped in and was very friendly & helpful. One of the best cottages and locations we have been too. Already booked again this year. Simply excellent.

- Michael, March 2019
Shirley February 2019

“This is a great location to explore areas of Northumberland.”

Allendale is a lovely little town and the cottage is located in the Market Square which gives you immediate access to 3 pubs, a butchers, a tea room and a co-op. We explored Hadrian’s Wall and Kielder Forest. There are also local walks that you can do from the cottage. We took our dogs with us. Great cottage if you want to take your furry friends with you. We would stay here again.

- Shirley, February 2019
Victoria December 2018

“Well organised and friendly in terms of booking and info.”

Cottage is gorgeous. Cosy, welcoming and well placed for amenities and exploring the region. We had a brilliant time.

- Victoria, December 2018
Gavin December 2018

“This place is amazing all the facilities you need in a excellent location with 3 pubs and a coop all with in walking distance.”

the cottage is very spacious . With underfloor heating and a log burner

- Gavin, December 2018
David November 2018

“Having stayed here twice I feel it should state it is for 4 people so that ...”

Having stayed here twice I feel it should state it is for 4 people so that wardrobes can be placed in the bedrooms as there is no where to hang your clothes and the seating downstairs is only for 4 people

- David, November 2018
Mary November 2018

“The cottage is outstanding the location is perfect the Village is lovely all ...”

The cottage is outstanding the location is perfect the Village is lovely all are dogs loved it will definitely come back

- Mary, November 2018
Guy September 2018

“Excellent location for sightseeing with good pubs nearby (dog friendly).”

Cottage was well equipped and cosy. - would return again.

- Guy, September 2018
Ruth August 2018

“Being in the centre of the Village was fantastic, the location absolutely perfect with masses of parking close to the front door.”

The garden exceeded our expectations and was larger and very child friendly. Having the adjoining cottage for our own family too was just perfect as we could 'hop over the wall' very easily. The cleaners had done a fantastic job - the place was immaculate and we were allowed to put things in the fridge and leave suitcases whilst we went on my husband's Memorial Walk before the correct 'checking in' time. We found the cottage fabulous for entertaining as Allendale used to be hour home town and of course folks kept dropping by - all very impressed by the quality of the furnishings, décor and were the best equipped self-catering places we have every stayed in (and I used to own a 5 star time share) so I am used to quality but these cottages are 'top notch' and I cannot recommend them too much - we dearly would love to rent them again in the future if it is possible. I feel that anything like the Dale Townhouse and Dale Cottage will be a very hard, if not impossible standard to meet elsewhere and thank you so much for organising them.

- Ruth, August 2018
Paula July 2018

“Enjoyed a fantastic 7 days in the Dale Cottage.”

Owners Linda and Tony very friendly and helpful. Cottage exceeded our expectations, just like home from home. The location is excellent 3 pubs on your doorstep, a coop and the local butchers. Pies from the butchers a must to try. Fish and chips in the Golden Lion should not be missed. All the locals very friendly and helpful. The Northumberland countryside is beautiful with an abundance of great walks....some right on your doorstep. Very dog friendly. All in all a fantastic experience and one we would repeat again.

- Paula, July 2018
Barbara July 2018

“This cottage had everything we needed to relax and enjoy a weeks holiday with our 2 small dogs.”

It is very dog friendly and it has a lovely large fully enclosed back garden to enjoy. In fact the whole of Allendale is dog friendly! The dogs are welcome in the pubs and there are some lovely walks along the river. People are friendly and the locals make you feel really welcome. We will definitely return to this cottage !

- Barbara, July 2018
Michael June 2018

“A wonderful cottage in a great location!”

Kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. Perfect for us and mum with 2 separate bathrooms as she cannot use a shower over the bath. Ideal for our 2 dogs with an enclosed garden and lovely walks on the doorstep. 3 pubs and a co-op,post office(with cashpoint )and butchers on the doorstep. There seemed to be a very good bus service if needed. Tony and Linda ,the owners, were next door and really helpful and made sure we had everything we needed.Fish and chips at the Golden Lion were awesome and all 3 pubs very dog friendly. We can't wait to go back !!!!

- Michael, June 2018
M June 2018

“We didn't think this was worthy of a high star rating.”

Kitchen equipment ie saucepans etc not up to standard. Also we were not aware that the owners also had a Bunk House 2 doors away which takes groups, including hen and stag parties. On our first Saturday night, noise went on outside into the early hours. The owners were away that night so we don't know if that made a difference.

- M, June 2018
Kate June 2018

“Lovely comfortable cottage , owners lived next door and were very friendly and helpful.”

Kitchen lacked a saucepan or two and a small clothes airer or outside line would have been helpful to dry muddy clothes and dog towels! Village was very busy and had a shop , post office , cafe and 3 pubs!! Fish and chips at the golden lion were fabulous..

- Kate, June 2018
Nicola May 2018

“A Beautiful cottage and garden which we made full use of in the evening thanks to an amazing week of good weather.”

The only downside to the garden was that it wasn’t secure enough for our little Patterdale terrier due to the gaps under the gate, but we managed to improvise using a long plank of wood we found! Something to bear in mind if you are taking small dogs. The beautiful bedrooms could have easily afforded King size beds, which would have made it perfect!!! However, these are only minor things that certainly didn’t detract from being in an amazing Cottage, in a fantastic village location with the friendliest locals!! Well worth paying a visit.

- Nicola, May 2018
Fiona May 2018

“This is a beautiful cottage , it has been renovated with great care and attention to detail, I would buy it in the blink of an eye if it was available.”

The owners and everyone we spoke to in the town were very helpful and dog friendly. The town has everything that you need but if you need more Hexham is only 10 miles away.

- Fiona, May 2018
Shirley April 2018

“This cottage is stunning and well appointed.”

Everything has been thought of and provided. The location is excellent for local attractions and just a few steps from your door there are 3 great pubs, cafes and a Co-op. The village is beautiful and everyone is very friendly. Dogs are welcome in all the pubs too. Just perfect.

- Shirley, April 2018
Sue April 2018

“Brilliant well equiped cottage.”

3 pubs in the village if you don't fancy cooking. The Co-op store stocks anything you forget. Garden not fully enclosed for a smaller dog, easy to go into the Bunkhouse garden. Loved the underfloor heating. Ideal base for visiting the amazing local countryside. Seahouses, Bamburgh, Talkin Tarn, Allen Banks, Kielder, Bolam Lake (free parking). A brilliant week away. Will recommend.

- Sue, April 2018
Bill April 2018

“We had a wonderful time, Allendale met all our needs.”

Well stocked shops good food available in the pubs and good ale. Everybody was friendly and happy to help. There are stunningly beautiful river walks that we all enjoyed especially the dogs. The cottage met all our needs and more. Thank you to the owners and Sykes cottages for making thr administration easy and effortless.

- Bill, April 2018
Alison March 2018

“This cottage has been beautifully refurbished, it feels very spacious for a two bed room.”

It has a boot room which is great and I loved the warm floor in the living area. It’s in a fantastic location right on the square in Allendale and it’s lovely that dogs are welcome. We really liked it and enjoyed the food and hospitality in the three pubs on the square. The log burner was very welcome during the first two days when we were snowed in.

- Alison, March 2018
Lucy February 2018

“A lovely cottage in a beautiful location, just a shame that our holiday was cut short by extreme weather!”

Plenty of beautiful walks straight from the doorstep along with 3 pubs a Co-Op and cafes. Highly recommend Hadrian's Wall and Beamish Museum, preferably on warmer days! Cottage would benefit from a little more clothes storage in the bedrooms and a cafetiere for morning coffee but otherwise all good.

- Lucy, February 2018
Lindsey December 2017

“Beautiful quirky cottage.”

Well stocked. Comfortable and cosy. Brilliant location.

- Lindsey, December 2017
Suzanne November 2017

“I have rented many properties and this is by far the best one I have ever rented.”

Tony and Linda were exceptionally helpful ,friendly and patient!! The cottage was a very high standard ,so much so, I would have happily moved in permanently. The location is excellent, you could manage without a car easily, there is a good bus service, the facilities in the village are more than adequate. I can't wait to go back.

- Suzanne, November 2017
Carol June 2017

“An excellent base for touring the historic sites.”

- Carol, June 2017
David May 2017

“The cottage was excellent and we were made to feel at home straight away by all village residents.”

Definitely a home away from home

- David, May 2017
Joanna February 2017

“A great holiday cottage, especially for two couples due to the two ensuite rooms.”

A really lovely open plan kitchen diner and lounge, and underfloor heating. A good location for us as we cycle and run. Some fantastic cycling in the area and good cafes to have lunch!! We ran over the moors and walked. Good pubs too. A great little base which we explored the surrounding area from.

- Joanna, February 2017
Derek December 2016

“A very nice cottage in a fabulous location for a walking / sight seeing holiday.”

- Derek, December 2016
Jason November 2016

“The cottage was beautiful and well equipped and in a very good location, it had fantastic views and was close to some wonderful waterfalls in the National park.”

The cottage was central in the village. The village had well stocked shops and the people were very friendly and helpful.

- Jason, November 2016
Samantha October 2016

“Nothing else, other than for me to emphasise how wonderful a stay we enjoyed at Dale Cottage - and how much I regretted not booking an extra week.”

The cottage is lovely and the area provides ample and varied walks from the doorstep. As for the food served at the local hostelries (including the Crown at Catton) - sublime. I have only one real question now...do Allendale Butchers have a website? The meat and their service was excellent - our dogs will be working their way through the supply of meaty bones for weeks - thank you Sykes, thank you Dale Cottage and Thank you Allendale.

- Samantha, October 2016
Mike August 2016

“The location was more than we could have asked for with a local Co op , gift shops and 3 pubs all serving food, within walking distance.”

The Forge cafe served outstanding snacks and cakes . Everyone in Allendale town willingly shared their local knowledge and were very friendly.

- Mike, August 2016
Mrs Saunders April 2016

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage, it was excellent throughout and we recommend completely.”

We will definitely stay there again!

- Mrs Saunders, April 2016

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double bed, wardrobe and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x family room with 1 double and 1 single day bed with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC
Ground floor basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner.
Oil fired central heating with underfloor heating on the ground floor and woodburner
Range cooker with electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair on request
Off road parking for 1 car, plus additional parking in free car park in front of cottage
Enclosed lawned garden with patio and furniture
Three well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 1 min walk
Please note: bookings must all fall within a Saturday to Saturday

The property

This is a well-appointed, end-terrace cottage just off the town square in Allendale, in South West Northumberland. This luxurious cottage provides the ideal base for a family or couples looking to explore this delightful area. The open plan ground floor is bright and spacious and boasts exposed stone walls, underfloor heating, a woodburner and sumptuous sofas ensuring your stay is a relaxing one. The kitchen area has been well thought out with a dual fuel range cooker and plenty of space for the head chef and his assistants to create a culinary masterpiece. The kitchen also leads through a porch onto the patio and garden beyond. Stairs from the living area lead to two sunny bedrooms, both have en-suite facilities and a handy day bed for extra guests. The rear bedroom has a staircase leading down to the rear garden below. To the outside of the cottage there is a patio area and a large enclosed garden with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. A few steps from your cottage will take you to the shops, pubs and restaurants of Allendale, ideal for those who prefer to let someone else do the cooking. The area surrounding your cottage is perfect for walking on the moorland, birdwatching, cycling, touring, or just relaxing in the garden and enjoying the surrounding views. This wonderful cottage is well-positioned for trips to the Killhope Mine, the High and Low Force Waterfalls, historic Hexham, Hadrian's Wall and Durham city, with its magnificent cathedral. Take a trip further afield and visit Newcastle and the Metrocentre, Bowes Museum and the Beamish Open Air Museum. This cottage is perfectly positioned for a countryside break at any time of year.

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About the location

ALLENDALE

Hexham 11 miles; Allenheads 8 miles; Newcastle 34 miles.

The town of Allendale was once the centre of a busy lead mining area, and many relics of the mining era remain around the area. Allendale is ideally placed for access to Carlisle and Lake District to the west, Hexham, Newcastle and Durham to the east and the Hadrian's Wall just to the north, as well as the Scottish Borders. There are lots of walks, cycling opportunities and unspoilt villages in the surrounding North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is an ideal location for exploring the surrounding countryside or travelling further north to the glorious Heritage Coastline. Allendale is home to the New Year tradition of Tar Bar'ls well worthing seeing or visit in the autumn to visit the Allen Valleys Folk Festival. Furthermore Allendale is a popular stay for cyclists carrying out the Coast to Coast.

Please note: bookings must all fall within a Saturday to Saturday.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely property, cosy, clean, very comfortable and location was fantastic.”

“A lovely cottage, well equipped, plenty of crockery, glasses, utensils etc, ...”

“Needs to replace bedroom curtains, light streams through from 4.”

“We loved the cottage, it was well equipped and so much better than we were expecting.”

“Lovely property and very well appointed - the beds could use new mattresses in the near future.”

“Very clean and comfortable cottage in a nice village.”

“Warm, quiet cottage, well equipped kitchen, good quality bed linen and towels.”

“I’ve been with Sykes for over 10 years this must be one I’m most disappointed with.”

“Our second stay at the Dale cottage and again it has been lovely.”

“This was our second stay.”

“The cottage was clean, well equipped and comfortable.”

“Nice cottage in a lovely town with cafes, pubs and local walks.”

“Lovely space, really comfy beds and a good location to base ourselves.”

“First impressions are the cottage is done to a high standard but in need of some TLC.”

“Could do with some wire net at bottom of gates to stop smaller dogs escaping”

“Lovely cottage, well equipped.”

“Tony was a great host and the cottage was perfect for a family and 3 dogs.”

“Just had a lovely stay at The Dale Cottage.”

“Property was lovely and homely, had everything you needed.”

“The Dale Cottage is an ideally located property for 4 adults and their 2 dogs being virtually situated on the Market Square with its 2 pubs, co-op, butchers and coffee shops.”

“A lovely place to stay.”

“Lovely cottage in a great position in Allendale perfect for walking in the beautiful area and ideal to be able to get everything you need from a great Butchers shop to Post Office and good friendly Co Op , strongly recommend staying in the warm comfortable cottage.”

“Lovely comfortable cottage.”

“The property was comfortable and well equipped.”

“The cottage was very clean and had a warm and cosy feel.”

“We had minor problem with the under floor heating which the owner rectified promptly hence 4 stars otherwise the property was superb and an ideal centre for a relaxing holiday.”

“We enjoyed a lovely, comfortable one week stay in Dale Cottage.”

“A lovely cottage in a great location.”

“We loved the cottage and had a great stay.”

“Since the last stay at this property there have been a few alterations to the furniture.”

“A lovely, comfortable cottage which made us feel relaxed and 'at home'.”

“A lovely, well equipped, cosy cottage in a great location.”

“Ideal location for exploring Hadrian's Wall and the mining history of the local area.”

“The cottage is well equipped and so cozy would definitely book again”

“This was a brilliant place to stay.”

“We had an amazing holiday staying in Dale cottage.”

“We had a wonderful holiday at The Dale Cottage, the cottage was well equiped with everything you needed.”

“Garden areas are fabulous, lots of local walks.”

“Dale cottage was very comfortable and well equipped.”

“We had a good time.”

“Had a lovely week at Dale cottage from 3rd October.”

“Lovely cottage and surrounding area, as with everything at the moment not everything open fully but have a look and you will find.”

“A lovely cottage in a great location unfortunately for us the weather before and while we were there was so wet it spoilt the holiday, but we will return another year to explore this area more.”

“Cottage is perfect great location it's the second time we have been here we will be back I'm sure .”

“The cottage is of an high standard lovely & clean .”

“Lovely warm and comfy cottage in great location we enjoyed the walks and excellent co-locality to friendly pubs.”

“This was a really lovely and comfortable cottage in a good location.”

“Lovely cottage in a market town .”

“Had a lovely stay in this cottage!”

“Here at the moment, and will be returning again.”

“Beautiful cottage in a lovely location.”

“A super cottage with everything you could need and more.”

“This is a great location to explore areas of Northumberland.”

“Well organised and friendly in terms of booking and info.”

“This place is amazing all the facilities you need in a excellent location with 3 pubs and a coop all with in walking distance.”

“Having stayed here twice I feel it should state it is for 4 people so that ...”

“The cottage is outstanding the location is perfect the Village is lovely all ...”

“Excellent location for sightseeing with good pubs nearby (dog friendly).”

“Being in the centre of the Village was fantastic, the location absolutely perfect with masses of parking close to the front door.”

“Enjoyed a fantastic 7 days in the Dale Cottage.”

“This cottage had everything we needed to relax and enjoy a weeks holiday with our 2 small dogs.”

“A wonderful cottage in a great location!”

“We didn't think this was worthy of a high star rating.”

“Lovely comfortable cottage , owners lived next door and were very friendly and helpful.”

“A Beautiful cottage and garden which we made full use of in the evening thanks to an amazing week of good weather.”

“This is a beautiful cottage , it has been renovated with great care and attention to detail, I would buy it in the blink of an eye if it was available.”

“This cottage is stunning and well appointed.”

“Brilliant well equiped cottage.”

“We had a wonderful time, Allendale met all our needs.”

“This cottage has been beautifully refurbished, it feels very spacious for a two bed room.”

“A lovely cottage in a beautiful location, just a shame that our holiday was cut short by extreme weather!”

“Beautiful quirky cottage.”

“I have rented many properties and this is by far the best one I have ever rented.”

“An excellent base for touring the historic sites.”

“The cottage was excellent and we were made to feel at home straight away by all village residents.”

“A great holiday cottage, especially for two couples due to the two ensuite rooms.”

“A very nice cottage in a fabulous location for a walking / sight seeing holiday.”