West Burnbank

What a fantastic place.

Back again for the 3rd time and always a new experience. I especially love the garden which is host to so many birds. A beautiful area with a great local pub with good beer and food. Will definitely be back again.

We had a wonderful week.

The setting was amazing. The views out sell it 100%. We were able to run along the lanes nearby and one of the lanes took us to the forest. The ONLY downside for us was that the fridge was too small for 4 people,who don’t necessarily want to eat out all the time, taking into consideration the remoteness of the cottage. The place itself was quite amazing. Loads of room to spread out.

Beautiful settings.

Very peaceful. Could do with a fly screen at the front door. Sofa very uncomfortable. Pity not able to use the patio outside the room window. No control over the central heating. No comfortable seating outside.

West Burbank was a truly wonderful place to stay, the accommodation was first class, comfy beds, well equipped and above all clean.

No traffic noise a real get away from it all place to stay, there are walks around but car required to get further afield. The garden is a 'wildlife garden' which is lovely but not practical if one wanted to eat meals outside on a sunny day/evening. Surrounding countryside spectacular. All in all a great place to stay, pub in the village(the only one) wonderful homemade food.

Lovely peaceful holiday with lots of bird life.

Great walks roundabout. Short walk to the Hollybush Inn. Fantastic food served but would recommend booking as always busy. The owner of the cottage was very helpful without being intrusive. Would highly recommend.

The accomodation was perfect for us, and in a wonderful setting.

We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday.

Everything was to our liking and in good order and working as it should. With a super location. There was only two of us so could feel lost at times because of the size. It is for four people and would certainly never leave you wanting for space. Very good.

The property was well maintained, clean and comfortable.

It was very quiet and peaceful, and close to local amenities. Ideal for exploring - you would need a car if you wanted to go out and about. We will be returning.

The cottage was lovely and all the facilities within were fine.

We found the location perfect and travelled all over Northumbria and the Scottish Borders from there. We had a great time and would recommend it to anyone wishing to explore the region.

Wow, what a beautiful place to stay,, proper home comforts, everything that you need, loads of space, log burner and views to die for.

...we didn't want to leave..The owner Sharon is always on hand if you need anything, can't fault the place..Definitely going back soon as....Gary&Diane...Yorkshire.

We really enjoyed our stay at West Burnbank.

The accommodation was as described. Of particular note the supply of logs for the wood burning fire was much appreciated to tide us over until the heating came on in the evening. Also the beds and pillows were super comfy. The owner called to check on the central heating and we found them friendly and helpful. Corbridge and Hexham were lovely small towns to visit, Corbridge in particular had some lovely independent shops. The Roman Army Museum and Vindolanda are well worth a visit. A highlight for us was the magnificent night skies that we witnessed from the cottage in this Dark Sky area.

I would have liked access to a vacuum cleaner as dogs shed hair 24 /7.

I don’t vacuum every day but 3/4 times a week. As I like to leave it as I found it; we could sweep the hard surfaces but the longe carpet would have been very hairy! Lovely quiet week to recharge.

My second stay in this cottage and once again it was a delight from beginning to end (shame about the weather).

The garden is fantastic for bird spotting including many treecreepers and the occasional nuthatch. Good walking from the cottage and the nearby pub is a joy. Loved every minute here. Will definitely be back. Many, many thanks.

We found the cottage was very comfortable , very spacious.

The cottage was lovely & peaceful & the grounds were colourful. The views from the rear windows were very scenic. The facilities were good & the Oven worked well. Cottage had good Wifi too. I would certainly recommend this cottage.

Spacious, high ceilings , king size beds.

An older property but well maintained inside, Felt like the Lord of the manor looking out of the windows over a vast landscape. Very quiet, isolated from supermarkets etc but with owner adjacent to handle any problem felt quite safe. Great place for a true getaway

We both really enjoyed the cottage, hostess was excellent everything was spotless, kitchen excellent, facilities perfect, beds absolutely excellent.

We used the cottage as a base to visit the borders and various places we hadn't been to in Northumberland. Would definitely recommend so peaceful great escape to recharge yourself

This property and the owners home are one building with a shared heating boiler situated in the holiday cottage.

The controls are in a padlocked cupboard. If you need heat or you are too hot you have to make a phone call to the owner to come to the cottage to make the adjustments. This is totally inconvenient, to say the least. The cottage was uncomfortably cold for 3 days and then too warm when the weather changed. We were told to buy fuel for the log burner from a shop 5 miles away. I was under the impression the hiring fee included heating. Also I had to give the kettle and frying pan to the owner as they were both unusable. The kettle was full of rust and the pan was only fit for the bin. There was no apology and I was told the shops were shut and would not be able to be replaced straight away. The owner came back with her mothers kettle and frying pan but still no apology and I felt myself thanking her profusely.

Beautiful house, loved sitting by pond, wonderful views, spotlessly clean

No instruction manuals for TV,dishwasher etc.

No terrestrial TV as no aerial No dust/recycling bins for cottage had to use nextdoors.plus points quiet peaceful pleasant surroundings Bellingham good for shops.

Location excellent!

Lovely peaceful place to stay. Great for walks which is what we wanted holiday for.

Lovely area to stay located very well Nice bedrooms and bathrooms Kitchen functional, needs ventilation when cooking cant open windows because midges and moths will come in Musty smell in front room again cant open windows to let air in We knew about the small fridge and the 32 inch tv which is not enough for such a large room If these were resolved we would come back to this property as it is in a beutifull part of the country Ans having access to change the times of the heating would be nice even though the owner would come round and change it

We had a lovely stay at West Burnbank.

The cottage is very spacious, warm, comfortable and well equipped with amazing views of the surrounding countryside. The wildlife garden is wild and beautiful. The cottage feels quite remote (in a good way) and yet it is only a few minutes stroll to the village - we enjoyed good food and beer at the Holly Bush Inn. Scenic drives to Hadrian's Wall and other attractions but also very good walking from the cottage door so no need to use the car unless you want to.

This was a lovely cottage to stay in with stunning views from the windows.

Spacious rooms with vintage flooring and furnishings and very clean and tidy throughout. We really enjoyed our stay here.

Cottage was as expected.

A great place to stay for exploring the North Tyne valley and Hadrians wall. The Tv set in the corner was a bit small for comfortable viewing.

We had a marvellous week.

The cottage was ideally situated and the weather was beautiful. It had all we needed.

Only slight problem was the very low deep suite

We loved our stay at this cottage and wish we could have stayed longer.

A very spacious cottage with everything you could need and it is in stunning surroundings. The kitchen is old, but clean and well equipped. My children loved the bed, but it was too soft for us.

Cottage was excellent, sited at an ideal geographical place, for visiting the area.

On a down side however there was an ice box but no freezer, also the garden was unkept and gone feral, The outside space allowed to us was very limited with no access to the terrace.

Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings.

No issues, great pub within easy walking.

Lovely location & ideal for walking to village for pub meals.

Woodland walk not too far away. Bed linen & towels all clean as general cleanliness - only downside was patches of black mould & a musty smell about the place .We did enjoy our stay but won’t rush back

We had a really lovely stay in the cottage, it was warm and cosy and very clean.

The setting is beautiful and the photos can't prepare you for the views from the windows which are absolutely stunning, we really didn't want to leave. The bedrooms and bathrooms are light and airy, the only slight negatives would be that the kitchen is a bit dated and the sofas are great if you have long legs as they're very deep! Overall we absolutely loved it and can't wait to be back there.

Overall we enjoyed our stay.

Kitchen is a bit dated, but was as expected due to clear listing, some mold in places (but not unsurprising given age and type of building), but was otherwise clean and well maintained. I found bed to be too soft, but others had no issues. Location was wonderful.

Lovely comfortable accommodation, however,very little draw space in ground floor bedroom, plenty of hanging space though.

Would have liked a place to put towel,dressing gown close to Bath when getting out of the shower.

This is the second time we’ve been to the cottage and we will be back

We had a lovely stay.

It was very quiet and we were not disturbed. It was a lovely touch to have biscuits, milk, tea and coffee available on arrival. The property was well appointed and had everything we needed for our weeks stay- we only went out to walk the dog (as we have visited that area of Northumberland numerous times before) plus the weather was typical for February. If going in colder times of the year I would advise to take a couple days supply of wood and kindling- (starter pack is provided) more can be picked up in Bellingham. Due to spending most of the days in the cottage relaxing and reading, the owner altered the heating times for us. We found the sofas very comfortable, facilitating a relaxed and comfortable stay. The views were lovely. The garden was a nice relaxing place to sit or just walk around- nice to see that it was left to take its natural course in winter. We left recharged and refreshed- highly recommend.

Loved the property, it was so nice and comfortable, everything we needed for a relaxing holiday.

We will definitely be back.

Cottage was brilliant only 2 things need looking at.

..the latch to open door was very hard to move on arriving we tried for a while and actually thought we locked out....eventually it moved and we were relieved....but needed strength each time we entered...second was shower head in downstairs bathroom needs replaced as water escaped from sides not showerhead...we manage to sort it but think it temporary...I will return and would hope cottage available as it was ideal for us

We would Highly recommend this cottage, very comfortable, clean, cosy, great views from every room, very quiet, loved the dark skies, we would love to come back one day.

We had a wonderful week in this beautiful cottage would love to visit again

As before we spent a lovely week here.

The peace and quiet is delightful.The beds are very comfortable and the nature garden is a delight. The only little niggle is that the upper window in the back window in the living room doesn’t fit properly.This was particularly noticeable during Storm Nigel! The whole situation of the house is perfect in beautiful country and within reach of many places of interest.

The cottage was lovely apart from the damp and mould in the living room and the garden was quite overgrown (as someone who enjoys gardening this did spoil my enjoyment of the garden).

We didn't realise there were apartments nearby, the listing sounded like it was on its own. Other than birds, sheep and rabbits we didn't see any wildlife such as red squirrels or badgers which we thought were plentiful from the listing. The location is great for exploring but the damp and mould in the room has put us off coming again. If any family members had asthma this would have been a real problem. The owner was very helpful in putting the heating on when I contacted her which we were grateful for.

What a wonderful find!

The perfect place to get away from it all. The property was spacious, comfortable and best of all stunning views - we never tired of looking out at that breath-taking scenery! Plenty of walks on the doorstep and easy drives to memorable attractions. And we had no problem with opening the key safe! Thank you so much. We'll be back!

A delightful cottage in beautiful surroundings.

Stunning views from every window. Downstairs bath very spacious and great for a good soak. Pub very near in Greenhaugh and Bellingham is a lovely place to explore. All in all a fantastic holiday and a residence I would like to return to at some time in the future. Highly recommended. (After entering the code I found the key safe very difficult to open and in the end resorted to using a coin to lift the cover to the keys.)

Had difficulty getting into the key safe on arrival, after that we enjoyed our stay, would have been nice to have had breakfast outside but the table was dirty and overgrown but that's being very critical overall it was very well equiped,clean and comfortable.

A really amazing spot.

So peaceful it was just what I needed. The house is great, very spacious and comfortable. Could possibly do with some curtains or blinds on the small windows for the main bedroom but other than that was great. Thank you

A wonderful, comfortable holiday home in stunning surroundings, but also close to Bellingham shops - gorgeous views out of every window - cosy in the winter too as we have stayed there in October, well fitted property with everything you need - lovely place we would highly recommend staying there.

This was my second visit to West Burnbank and just as enjoyable as my first the previous year.

The cottage is very comfortable and an excellent base for exploring a lovely part of the country.

Lovely location, friendly caretaker - sorted heating and hot water quickly when requested.

Would have preferred to be able to control heating ourselves as we got too hot at times. Peaceful and remote area. Beds very comfy, however sofas are dated and uncomfortable. Multi fuel burner not big enough to heat the size of room. Needs a mop and bucket in the wet room and some oven gloves. Otherwise everything we needed was provided, loved the clothes airer in kitchen and the stone armchair and table outside! Butchers, giftshop and bookshop in Bellingham worth a visit. COOP handy too. Overall a good cottage.

The cottage was very spacious and well equipped and comfortable.

The bed upstairs was just right for us. I loved the downstairs bath, it was huge and was lovely to have a long soak after a day of walking. Great pub in walking distance where we enjoyed an evening meal and very friendly locals. The TV is a little on the small side but didn't effect our enjoyment of our holiday. Was great to have a cup of tea in the morning al fresco and be looking out onto beautiful countryside. A very peaceful and enjoyable break.

Thank you for a lovely holiday.

The location of the cottage is perfect, it was very quiet and had beautiful views. The cottage is really cute and has lots of interesting features and decor. We found it very relaxing and would definitely recommend it. It’s also close to Kielder and Hadrian’s wall.

This is by far the best cottage we have stayed in we enjoyed it so much we have already booked for next March from Alan and Dawn

Weather was very cold, the Cottage heating struggled to cope.

What a wonderful cottage - so comfortable, clean and spacious, the views from the windows are spectacular, everything was really lovely and we had such an amazing time.

The property is beautifully situated with glorious views from every window.

It truly is a home from home with excellent and comprehensive furnishings, fittings and decor. We followed the advice in a previous review that suggested taking a washing up bowl and oven gloves, both of whi h were useful. The listing shows a washer drier being available, but it appeared only to be a washing machine. We particularly enjoyed being able to walk from the cottage and found the local pub very welcoming. The wildlife garden and bird feeding station were a real bonus, but looked a little unloved due to an upturned wheelbarrow and a couple of old garden ornaments discarded under a tree. Despite this we spent a lot of time admiring the views, the pond and the birds. The cottage garden is not currently available " due to covid". Despite these small niggles we absolutely loved our stay and hope to return.

Very comfortable and well equipped and in a lovely location.

I would happily stay at West Burnbank again.

A spacious comfortable cottage in a very quiet rural area.

Situated in a courtyard with a few other properties. Overall we were very happy with our stay. The only thing to mention is the outside seating area, which is only allowed in the wild life area so ignore photo 2 as this is no longer available. The kitchen was well equipped, maybe a washing up bowl and oven gloves would be useful. We only used the downstairs bedroom which was spacious with a large and very comfy bed. Good base for touring this lovely county. Lindisfarne, Bamburgh, Cragside and Housesteads all well worth a visit.

The house is very spacious and in a beautiful setting.

The wildlife garden is so peaceful and a great place to bird watch. We had everything we needed and had easy access to Kielder Water Thank you

Lovely rural location, cottage clean and well equipped.

Upstairs bedroom really large with quirky layout with steps between bedroom and dressing area, and between bedroom and wet room. Some sloping ceilings. Downstairs good sized second bedroom and bathroom. Steps from hall into large sitting room with dining table. Great views over the surrounding countryside. As weather was poor we asked for heating times to be extended and this was no trouble. Wifi was especially valued given the lack of signal for phones.

This is not negative feedback but a suggestion - the wet room upstairs is lovely but having a shower drenches the whole room so you need flip flops or similar to use the toilet and sink afterwards, even using the blade provided to get rid of the water and having the window open for an hour or so does not dry the floor.

Perhaps a cloth or sponge to help soak up the surplus would be a good idea.

This was a lovely experience in all ways.

The setting is so natural with wonderful views and the cottage is so well appointed and comfortable.The only small grumble is that it was very cold weather while we were there and the heating could not be adjusted by us.However overall the place is great if you like remote which we do.Booked again already

Kitchen smelt of cooking when we arrived, extracter fan required.

Log burner would not draw, we had to fix it. Key lock wouldn't open on arrival and could not get a phone signal. Radiators in lounge inadequate for size of room. Comfortable beds. All areas very clean. Views from all windows spectacular. An excellent base to explore the local area.

Lovely Cottage for our Xmas break.

Wonderful fire and well appointed.

Lovely house, very clean, high quality fixtures and fittings, beautiful setting.

Would highly recommend

The cottage is situated in a very quiet and picturesque part of the world.

Nearby Bellingham has life's essentials like a Co-op, Butcher, Baker and Chinese takeaway. One or two really good eating places like Riverdale Hall Hotel and The Boe Rigg. Good snacks at Rocky Road and in the trains at the Heritage Centre. In addition to the glorious countryside, it was such a joy to drive on virtually empty roads (but we were there in late September and early October).

Lovely cottage, was 2 of us but would easily be comortable for 2 couples, lovely bathrooms and bedrooms.

Great walking location too.

Fab cottage, so clean and we had a very relaxing time.

We'd definitely return. Loved the white fluffy towels, huge bath and wetroom, comfy bed, cosy log burner. Limited WiFi in the lounge but that helped us switch off even more! Beautiful garden and views from lounge and bedrooms. Had a very tranquil sit with a cup of tea near the pond with a good book. Very close to Kielder Forest and fab local pub few mins walk away. Thanks to Sharon for the sweet peas, so fragrant

Beautiful location, wonderful host.

I’d highly recommend a getaway here.

Lovely setting.

Very comfortable matress. Wifi mildly troublesome. Asked for a larger cafetière. Supplied very promptly.

A very comfortable stay in lovely accommodation.

Great location for wonderful walks, local history and Hadrian's Wall. Local pub was very friendly and served delicious food. Thoroughly recommended.

Spacious , beautifully presented accommodation , with great views .

Nice welcome pack and fresh flowers left by host Sharon . Had a great meal in village pub , which was within easy walking distance . Well situated for visiting Kielder and other local attractions .

Made very welcome by our host on arrival.

Cottage extremely clean and comfortable. Wonderful views all round. We will definitely book for a return visit.

We had a fantastic holiday.

The cottage is in a very secluded spot and we enjoyed some of the walks in the local area as well as visting Keilder and Cragside. The host lives on site and was very friendly, approachable and helpful. Little touches, such a vase of flowers, welcomed us into the cottage. I was disappointed that there is no freezer. It would be helpful to put this in the listing. The kitchen is fitted out with modern easy to use appliances. The cottage is very spacious throughout with generously proportioned sofas. There is plenty of storage space. There was always plenty of hot water and the heating was appropriate for the time of year.

Had a fabulous holiday at West Burnbank.

Can't recommend this cottage highly enough. Surrounded by beautiful endless countryside & with a very spacious private garden, amazing views from every window & equipped with everything you could possibly need for a cosy & comfortable stay. The photos do not do it justice. Much more spacious than we expected. Sharon, the property manager who lives next door, was extremely friendly & helpful without being intrusive. A slight problem with the heating was resolved & Sharon made sure we were supplied with extra logs for the burner to keep us warm! The cottage is perfect if you want peace & tranquility, walks from your front door, a pub down the road & endless Northumbrian attractions just a short drive away. Great for doggies too - our little terrier was made very welcome!

We had a lovely peaceful stay in the cottage surrounded by stunning countryside with visits from lots of birds at the feeding station, rabbits and ducks and even a sparrow hawk!

The gardens are lovely and the owners were very good and obliging even when we locked ourselves out! Lovely fresh flowers to welcome us along with milk in the fridge and other welcome goodies! A beautiful cottage which we can recommend and which we hope to re visit again sometime. Thank you so much.

Cottage in lovely setting, but technical equipment not as advertised.

Wi-fi only available in downstairs bedroom next to owners house. Also Smart TV not connected to internet, and only available for a couple of hours each day as picture continually pixilated. Description of facilities very misleading.

Lovely holiday cottage well furnished n very clean Situated in beautiful secluded spot with lovely sweeping views of countryside But walking distance to pub and easy drive to Bellingham with local shops including butcher, Co-op, etc.

Only slight problem no curtains or blinds to small windows in upstairs bedroom so had to try and cover to keep out early morning light but this may not bother others at all! Plenty big enough for 4 adults and a child. We always find Sykes descriptions spot on and can be relied on.

Very comfortable cottage in a stunning location.

Easy walk to a local pub with beer garden and good food.

The cottage is in a beautiful location.

It was just what we wanted, peace and quiet in a beautiful place. Lots of wonderful walks straight from the cottage, a place to refresh and unwind. The cottage itself is fabulous, the pictures do not do it justice. The views from the cottage are spectacular. We loved our stay at West Burnbank. Thank you for sharing your home.

The cottage was stunning.

It was well maintained and decorated, very spacious but still very homely and the views were fabulous. Sharon has provided everything you could need to have a great stay in her cottage. We just wished we'd booked for longer

This is a lovely comfortable cottage with spectacular views in an area with wonderful scenery and within easy distance of lots of interesting places.

A very welcoming owner, a beautiful garden to explore. If you like being away from it all, this is the place - so peaceful.

Great location well of the beaten track, but easy to walk to the local pub.

The village of Bellingham has everything you could want and only approx five miles away. We will go back as we were made to feel at home with all the locals and the owner and her family

This cottage is really welcoming and has everything you need for a wonderful holiday.

The views are amazing and it's in a beautiful setting. It's spotlessly clean, we enjoyed our stay so much we rebooked it again for next year. Thank you.

The house was immaculate, the photos don’t do it justice.

The beds were so comfortable as was the bedding and towels provided. The views were incredible, the weather not so much but that was expected :-) The owner provided everything we needed and more. So lovely to see someone has really thought about their customers. We didn’t want to leave! Thank you

Welcome conversation with the owner was ideal and allowed us to ask some questions and receive some handy information.

The welcome bottle of Prosecco, crisps and cookies was kindly received. The garden was a real surprise, since it was maintained to a very high standard and a joy to experience. The view from the garden was sublime and very relaxing since it overlooked the sheep and cows grazing in the field below. We felt that we had privacy in the garden which was very important to us. The house was very clean and all amenities provided were in good condition. The beds were super comfy too and a good nights sleep enjoyed by all. The location was superb being away from traffic and any noise, which gave the feeling of a retreat feel to the cottage. The local public house was only a short walk away too! May be 15 minutes each way. Kielder Water was only 15-20 minutes drive away. Overall we experienced a very restful and peaceful holiday experience and would definitely book here again.

Beautiful cottage.

Quality of beds and bedding excellent. So clean and spacious. Beautiful gardens and views over the pastures. Very tranquil setting. Owner on hand for any queries and always happy to help. Overall we enjoyed staying there. Wish the owner a great success with future bookings.

An idyllic location with panoramic views of open countryside.

Well presented accommodations with a very warm welcoming feel.