Dumbuie | Haltwhistle | Northumbria | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.7★

10 Guests
5 Bedrooms
3 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

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

51 Customer Review(s)

David
August 2024

“2nd time I've stayed in dumbuie house, this time I felt the cleaning of the house had been neglected, the main bathroom was really dirty around floor and behind toilet, there was dust and dirt in bedroom with single beds in the dust and biscuits under bed, they were dirty plates in cupboard it just needs a good overhaul.”

When I left I'd given all the kitchen worktops a good clean. Having said all that it's a beautiful place to stay it wouldn't put me off staying again but unless you're honest then the owner wouldn't know these things need addressed

When I left I'd given all the kitchen worktops a good clean. Having said all that it's a beautiful place to stay it wouldn't put me off staying again but unless you're honest then the owner wouldn't know these things need addressed

- David, August 2024
Jo August 2024

“Perfect location.”

Amazing house. Clean and everything was thought out about what you would need to make you stay great .

- Jo, August 2024
Alex May 2024

“Dumbui was exactly what we were looking for for a family get together.”

Spacious rooms, well laid out kitchen and lounge in the heart of Haltwhistle. Great comunication from the owner. A great weekend had by all thankyou..

- Alex, May 2024
Dennis April 2024

“Nice stay. A couple of non stick frying pans would be good.”

Larger bath towels as well. Overall though we would come back.

- Dennis, April 2024
Julie February 2024

“We had an amazing family holiday in this beautiful home, we had 4 generations of our family stay and the house fully met our needs .”

The kitchen had everything we needed to make big family meals each day. The house was exceptionally warm and we didn’t need the fire lit in February! The house is well Located with shops and for us a local EV point for our electric car. Location great, beautiful walks right on your door step . We loved it, and would definately come back and recommend to others.

- Julie, February 2024
Susan September 2023

“We had a lovely stay.”

Property is convenient for all the facilities in Haltwhistle.

- Susan, September 2023
Sandra August 2023

“Great for a family gathering with plenty of space and bathrooms.”

A bigger cooker would be helpful when there are 10 of you but everything else was fine.

- Sandra, August 2023
James July 2023

“Great location great town”

- James, July 2023
Michael June 2023

“Ideal location perfect for every need, plenty of room inside from the spacious kitchen / dining room, lounge, bathrooms and bedrooms.”

Private parking off road. All in all a very comfortable, clean and well equipped holiday let for the week.

- Michael, June 2023

Thank you! Pleased you had a great stay for your walking holiday! Property Owner
Chris January 2023

“We had a lovely family gathering for my Wife's Birthday.”

The house is spacious and comfortable and the owner is excellent with her correspondence.. Haltwhistle is dog friendly with pubs, takeaways etc. Walking near the Roman wall is a treat for all the family.

- Chris, January 2023
Lisa September 2022

“Lovely house, plenty of room, perfect location for a very short walk to the Co-op, Sainsbury's, local pubs and takeaways.”

Petrol station very near too. Warm house when the heating is on. Needs a decent frying pan and tin opener but minor detail. Easy to explore Northumberland and Scotland from the location. Nice back yard with garden furniture in a quiet location.

- Lisa, September 2022
Claire September 2022

“A great place for our family reunion, & in a great position for walks etc.”

Possibly a group with people who like to go to bed early might not like the fact that the stairs go straight up from the sitting room so noise would go up - no problem if the noisy folk are in the large dining area though. The enclosed back yard has a good outdoor seating area & is v safe for dogs.

- Claire, September 2022

Thank you Claire! Please come back anytime Property Owner
Matt August 2022

“Lovely spacious house perfectly located for exploring Northumberland.”

Master bedroom on the top floor is beautiful, the other rooms are spacious but there is an overall lack of wardrobe space. The courtyard is a fantastic suntrap perfect for relaxing on a warm summers evening.

- Matt, August 2022
Simon July 2022

“Lovely big house close to all amenities”

- Simon, July 2022

Thank you- what was it that let it down you only scored us 75% ? Property Owner
Paul July 2022

“Beautiful home in a stunning location.”

Would highly recommend.

- Paul, July 2022

thank you Property Owner
Kris June 2022

“Beautiful house, immaculately clean and huge to explore.”

The property owner is friendly and very helpful, we had a great stay here.

- Kris, June 2022

Thank you, pleased you enjoyed your weekend Property Owner
Richard March 2022

“Really good property, well equipped (love the boot cleaner and hose).”

A couple of the bedrooms were a bit "tight" for twin beds.

- Richard, March 2022
Mary February 2022

“Dumbuie was a lovely property and perfect for our family weekend to celebrate my dad’s birthday.”

Great location in Haltwhistle and so near to Hadrian’s Wall.

- Mary, February 2022
Stephanie February 2022

“Absolutely beautiful house in a great location.”

The sitting room is comfortable and big for the large group with lovely furnishing. The kitchen is great with the huge table where you can all sit together. It would have been nice to have been able to use the log burner for more than one night without having to provide your own logs. Never have I had a house where you were expected to do this, especially in Feb. (Maybe you could factor this in with the price ) Also having to take glass to the recycling bin which was a car journey from the house was a bit of a task. These are not complaints, just something you may wish to consider. We would stay again and we had a great time.

- Stephanie, February 2022
Tanya October 2021

“Dumbuie is a lovely big property with everything you need for a comfortable stay.”

It is in need of a little tlc around the edges but nothing major to detract from your stay!

- Tanya, October 2021
Barbara September 2021

“5 spacious bedrooms and 3 good bathrooms.”

Particularly enjoyed the freedom to sit outside in the spacious courtyard

- Barbara, September 2021
Heidi August 2021

“We had a lovely stay at Dumbuie.”

The house was lovely, very spacious. The beds were really comfortable and the owner very kindly set up the beds to meet our needs. Thank you. Some negatives were, the banister doesn’t go right to the top of the stairs, this was a slight problem for us because we had two elderly ladies with us, it was also wobbled quite a bit! Only two of the five bedrooms had a wardrobe. The towels aren’t very big.

- Heidi, August 2021
Helen July 2021

“We knew little about the facilities that this location offered.”

The open air pool (a brief walk away) was an agreeable surprise.

- Helen, July 2021
Jane June 2021

“Great location; lovely property and ideal for short breaks”

- Jane, June 2021
Louise February 2020

“Excellent property spread over 3 floors with ideal placed bathrooms to service all 5 bedrooms.”

Well equipped throughout. Ideal for us 2 families. Contact of the host easy to reach. Local pubs and food places on the doorstep which is a big plus.

- Louise, February 2020
Alison February 2020

“Cottage has a great location for the town and also for great walks to Hadrian’s wall Great for our party of 8.”

Host contacted us prior to arrival to check bed configuration. Cleaner also kindly picked up some balloons for us for our sons 21st Birthday

- Alison, February 2020
Suzanne December 2019

“Booking was easy and regular contact from Sykes and the owner Lyndsey.”

The house was tidy and very well equipped. We had 13 around the table and big enough. Nice decor and spacious. It was every thing we hoped it would be for our family Christmas break

- Suzanne, December 2019
Denise October 2019

“There were a few minor problems which we told the owner about after the holiday.”

These did not in any way spoil our enjoyment of this lovely house and town. We were a family of 9 (aged 6 to 72 years) plus dog and would definitely consider re-visiting.

- Denise, October 2019
Frank October 2019

“We would certainly book this house again the house was well suited to our needs, the people in the village were very friendly and there are some fantastic walks.”

- Frank, October 2019
Sheila October 2019

“House was central for everything we wanted to do shops pubs and takeaway 's were all at hand .”

House very homely and we'll equipped ,large table we all day day around and had meals together would recommend it to everyone we will be returning .

- Sheila, October 2019
Lisa September 2019

“A smashing house right in the middle of the High Street.”

Sleeps 10 comfortably. Haltwhistle has two fish n chip shops, two Indian takeaways and a Chinese takeaway, thats without food the pubs do too. A lovely well equipped kitchen with underfloor heating. Nice rear yard to sit and relax in. Rear parking off the road. A toilet downstairs and two further bathrooms on the first floor. Always hot water at the turn on a tap. A well kept clean and tidy home that made you feel welcome and 'at home' the minute you walked in. Lovely holiday and want to return another year for sure.

- Lisa, September 2019
Mark August 2019

“Ideal for large party plenty of room,nice area to walk around and amenities just right”

- Mark, August 2019
Susan July 2019

“Perfectly located in the town centre, the property was very comfortable for our party of 7 cyclists.”

We appreciated the welcome pack of milk, bread etc. The property is very well appointed and smartly decorated, and unlike some places all the crockery, cutlery and glasses were new looking and in proper matching sets, rather than the random jumble of old stuff you get in some holiday rents. There was plenty of room in the kitchen diner for us all and plenty of utensils and cookware of sufficient sizes for larger numbers for producing meals in. The beds are comfortable and the bathrooms nicely done. Also lots of space in the courtyard for our bikes. Good communication with the owner. Highly recommended.

- Susan, July 2019
David May 2019

“Just back from a week at Dumbuie with friends.”

The property is situated in the centre of Haltwhistle and is within easy walking distance of shops, pubs, etc. It's a great place to be based for touring around Northumbria. We were very comfortable at Dumbuie and the kitchen was well equipped to allow our group of eight to cook for ourselves most evenings. I was also impressed with the speed at which the owner, Lindsey, replied to my emails when I raised a couple of minor issues. Highly recommended!

- David, May 2019
Catherine May 2019

“Comfortable beds and nice spacious accommodation.”

- Catherine, May 2019
Andrea April 2019

“Had a lovely stay over the Easter weekend and a few days more .”

There were 10 of us and there was ample space for us all ......the house was very well equipped and had everything we needed .we had lovely weather and were able to sit out at the back .which had wicker furniture and a lovely big sun umbrella for those wishing to be in the shade .there was parking for two cars but more parking across the road if needed .The property was on the high street so handy for the shops and pubs /fish and chip shops and A great Indian take away .because the weather was so good we took advantage of the out door swimming pool in the village which was great for the grandchildren who had a great time .there was a flume and a small play area .it was in an ideal spot to see the local places of interest and not far from Hexham and Carlisle .would highly recommend

- Andrea, April 2019
Catherine March 2019

“Lovely accommodation to stay in.”

Well equipped kitchen, cosy lounge area and very comfortable bedrooms. The bedroom / en suite on the top floor was lovely. Would definitely stay again and recommend.

- Catherine, March 2019
Sue December 2018

“Dumbuie is a beautiful house.”

It just feels so welcoming. The kitchen is well equipped for all needs. The yard is excellent for keeping the dogs safe when coming and going. It is ideal for a big family party and get together. Lindsey was very helpful and really lovely to talk to. Haltwhistle is a lovely town catering for all our needs. The surrounding area was great for walking the dogs and an added bonus, Hadrian's Wall was only a short drive away.

- Sue, December 2018
Amy December 2018

“Wonderful house in the centre of a beautiful market village.”

Loads of space and very comfy. The attention to detail is exceptional such as the boot scrub and underfloor heating. Lindsey left a welcome pack and as we hired the house over Xmas also decorated it for us. There are some lovely walks in the area as well as lovely local pubs to visit. Thanks for letting us visit your beautiful house we will be back soon.

- Amy, December 2018
Lyn November 2018

“Great location and house Brilliant family and friends get together”

- Lyn, November 2018
Janet October 2018

“This house is ideal for a large group of family and friends.”

It has a well equipped spacious kitchen, that has ample seating for 10 people with room to extend to 12. The sitting area is cosy but again with plenty of seating. Most bedrooms adapt to twins which allows more flexibility on who can stay. The bathrooms are well situated to the bedrooms, they are spacious and give all options for showering or having a bath. The house also benefits from its location. Close to all amenatives, shops, restaurants, pubs and supermarkets. Easy access to Hadrains Wall and close to beautiful countryside. Would return.

- Janet, October 2018
Kathryn September 2018

“Perfect location for Hadrian's Wall hikers, just around the corner from AD122 bus stop.”

Great place to come back to every night after hiking, with very comfortable beds and plenty of space. Kitchen/dining space makes great gathering place!

- Kathryn, September 2018
Maureen July 2018

“Had a very enjoyable long weekend with the family at Dumbuie.”

Very comfortable with plenty of room for everyone. We were very lucky with the weather and enjoyed eating out in the lovely, well equipped courtyard. Would definitely recommend this property.

- Maureen, July 2018
Martin June 2018

“Lovely house in great location for all the attractions in and around Haltwhistle.”

Try the walk to the Wallace Arms at Featherstone.

- Martin, June 2018
Ian May 2018

“This was a well appointed and tastefully modernised large property which was just ideal for our group of 6 male walkers.”

All services in close proximity which was also a bonus. An excdellent property in a great location and I can thoroughly recommend it.

- Ian, May 2018
James May 2018

“It had easy access to the Carlisle to Newcastle rail line and allowed us to visit both Hexham and Tynemouth during our short stay.”

- James, May 2018
Denis April 2018

“The key safe is behind a 6 foot gate at the rear of the property but there isn't a name on the gate to let you know you're at the correct gate.”

A simple sign or a note in the key collection instructions to go through the grey/green painted door would avoid the confusion.

- Denis, April 2018
Diana March 2018

“The property was well placed to enable us to walk.”

It was really comfortable for our large group.

- Diana, March 2018
Tracey November 2017

“Lovely place very enjoyable for a large family gathering”

- Tracey, November 2017
Colin October 2017

“Great accommodation, great location for the wall.”

Very nice and warm after a day's Autumnal walking. The wi-fi access was BRILLIANT and the property was pretty well equipped for our size of party.

- Colin, October 2017
Helen October 2017

“This house was exactly what our family and friends needed!”

A big space to [..] get twelve of us seated for Sunday dinner and to celebrate a big birthday [...] Lindsey is lovely and could not have been more accommodating for our needs and I have to give a very special mention to Diane, the cleaner, who is a star!

- Helen, October 2017

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Summary

Over three floors
Five bedrooms: 1 x second floor super king-size double (zip/link can be twin on request) with en-suite slipper bath, shower over, basin and WC
3 x king size (zip/link can be 2'6" twin on request)
1 x double
2 x First floor bathrooms
1 x bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC and 1 x separate bathroom with shower cubicle, basin and WC
Ground floor basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with open fire
Boot room.
Gas central heating with log burner
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, heated clothes airer, hosepipe and boot scrub
TV with Freeview, Netflix, WiFi
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot, highchair and stairgate
Off road parking for 2 cars
Enclosed courtyard with halogen sensor lighting, and furniture
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shops and pub 1 min walk
Note: There are six steps leading from the hallway to the ground floor, rear entrance is level
accommodation
Note: The property is situated next door to and above a shop
This is a gift shop that is double fronted and is open 3-4 days a week. Please note: There is a Good Housekeeping Bond on this property for future bookings with effect 24th November 2019.

The property

This beautifully refurbished townhouse is situated on one of the main streets in the heart of the popular Northumberland town of Haltwistle, and is conveniently placed with a good range of shops, pubs and restaurants right on your doorstep. Dumbuie provides a perfect base for a large family or group of friends wanting to explore this lovely area. As you enter the property, six steps lead you to a cosy sitting room with comfortable leather sofas and log burner, ideal for relaxing around after a busy day of sightseeing. There is a lovely modern well-equipped kitchen and a dining table large enough to seat all guests, just perfect for spending time socialising and planning your next day ahead. There are four stylish king-size bedrooms on the first floor, along with a contemporary family bathroom and shower room. A master double bedroom featuring a super king-size double bed and beautiful en-suite bathroom with slipper bath can be found on the second floor. Outside, there is an enclosed courtyard with garden furniture, where you can relax with a cool drink during the summer months. Haltwhistle offers many attractions including popular shops and pubs serving excellent food, perfect for treating yourself to a spot of lunch. Hadrian's Wall, one of the most popular visitor destinations in the North of England, is only 2 miles away, as well as an abundance of walking, cycling, fishing and golf. Within driving distance, you can discover the delights of the Heritage Coast including Alnwick with its famous castle and gardens, Holy Island, Berwick and Cragside at Rothbury. Dumbuie is a fabulous property in a fantastic area for that long awaited family holiday.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

HALTWHISTLE

Hexham 17 miles.

Known as the 'Centre of Britain', this small market town is a great place from which to explore both Northumberland and Cumbria. Haltwhistle boasts a good range of shops and pubs - one of which, The Black Bull, is a real ale pub serving good food! There is an excellent leisure centre with heated open air swimming pool and cycle hire in the town, with pony trekking nearby. One of the best preserved stretches of Hadrian's Wall is only a mile to the north with various museums, forts and milecastles to be seen. There is even an ongoing 'dig' at the nearby site of Vindolanda. This truly is magnificent walking, riding and cycling country, with the Pennine Way and various bridleways and cycle routes passing rivers, forests, castles and of course, Hadrian's Wall. Visitors will enjoy this location in all weather and all seasons – a regular train and bus service from the town to Newcastle, The Metro Centre and Carlisle, means that you can leave the car behind and enjoy!

Please note: There is a Good Housekeeping Bond on this property for future bookings with effect 24th November 2019.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Perfect location.”

“Dumbui was exactly what we were looking for for a family get together.”

“Nice stay. A couple of non stick frying pans would be good.”

“We had an amazing family holiday in this beautiful home, we had 4 generations of our family stay and the house fully met our needs .”

“We had a lovely stay.”

“Great for a family gathering with plenty of space and bathrooms.”

“Great location great town”

“Ideal location perfect for every need, plenty of room inside from the spacious kitchen / dining room, lounge, bathrooms and bedrooms.”

“We had a lovely family gathering for my Wife's Birthday.”

“Lovely house, plenty of room, perfect location for a very short walk to the Co-op, Sainsbury's, local pubs and takeaways.”

“A great place for our family reunion, & in a great position for walks etc.”

“Lovely spacious house perfectly located for exploring Northumberland.”

“Lovely big house close to all amenities”

“Beautiful home in a stunning location.”

“Beautiful house, immaculately clean and huge to explore.”

“Really good property, well equipped (love the boot cleaner and hose).”

“Dumbuie was a lovely property and perfect for our family weekend to celebrate my dad’s birthday.”

“Absolutely beautiful house in a great location.”

“Dumbuie is a lovely big property with everything you need for a comfortable stay.”

“5 spacious bedrooms and 3 good bathrooms.”

“We had a lovely stay at Dumbuie.”

“We knew little about the facilities that this location offered.”

“Great location; lovely property and ideal for short breaks”

“Excellent property spread over 3 floors with ideal placed bathrooms to service all 5 bedrooms.”

“Cottage has a great location for the town and also for great walks to Hadrian’s wall Great for our party of 8.”

“Booking was easy and regular contact from Sykes and the owner Lyndsey.”

“There were a few minor problems which we told the owner about after the holiday.”

“We would certainly book this house again the house was well suited to our needs, the people in the village were very friendly and there are some fantastic walks.”

“House was central for everything we wanted to do shops pubs and takeaway 's were all at hand .”

“A smashing house right in the middle of the High Street.”

“Ideal for large party plenty of room,nice area to walk around and amenities just right”

“Perfectly located in the town centre, the property was very comfortable for our party of 7 cyclists.”

“Just back from a week at Dumbuie with friends.”

“Comfortable beds and nice spacious accommodation.”

“Had a lovely stay over the Easter weekend and a few days more .”

“Lovely accommodation to stay in.”

“Dumbuie is a beautiful house.”

“Wonderful house in the centre of a beautiful market village.”

“Great location and house Brilliant family and friends get together”

“This house is ideal for a large group of family and friends.”

“Perfect location for Hadrian's Wall hikers, just around the corner from AD122 bus stop.”

“Had a very enjoyable long weekend with the family at Dumbuie.”

“Lovely house in great location for all the attractions in and around Haltwhistle.”

“This was a well appointed and tastefully modernised large property which was just ideal for our group of 6 male walkers.”

“It had easy access to the Carlisle to Newcastle rail line and allowed us to visit both Hexham and Tynemouth during our short stay.”

“The key safe is behind a 6 foot gate at the rear of the property but there isn't a name on the gate to let you know you're at the correct gate.”

“The property was well placed to enable us to walk.”

“Lovely place very enjoyable for a large family gathering”

“Great accommodation, great location for the wall.”

“This house was exactly what our family and friends needed!”

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HALTWHISTLE