Simonside Apartment

We were very content with the appartment and it's facilities.

Thank you.

The flat was ideally placed in the centre of town.

We had no problem parking our van close by. The flat was well-equipped (including an unexpected slow-cooker which we used), very comfortable and so convenient for the excellent shops of Rothbury. The pub downstairs is a happy hum in the background of an evening which goes quiet after closing. Our only discomfort was the nippy loo seat as it was cold during our stay. Wooden seats are the way to go! We would book again for another stay.

Ideal location, found on road parking without issue even over the New Year.

Rooms needed the individual forms of heating on, but even then bathroom still cold. Shower useable but not very powerful. Kitchen had all the appliances you could ask for, a couple of Champagne flutes would be nice. Missed having a Smart TV for Netflix etc. First accommodation we have stayed at for a while with no info on recycling etc and no welcome gift. We would not hesitate in staying here again all I have mentioned are very small things which could have made our stay even better. Lots of local walks, pubs and eateries to enjoy and the locals were very welcoming.

Lovely apartment in a perfect location in the centre of Rothbury.

We have already booked again for next year.

Simonside Apartment was very well presented.

A clean and modern upgrade of an historic building, the furnishings and decor made for relaxing stay. The bed was extremely comfortable, the kitchen modern, fresh, and well equipped. The bathroom featured a whirlpool bath which we didn't get to use, preferring the efficient shower. Some comments in the visitor book noted noise from the Micropub below the apartment but although noticeable, was not intrusive (and the bar is worth a visit anyway!). It's location on Rothbury high street puts it in a perfect location for local shops and amenities with Cragside House a short distance away and the Northumbrian coast and moors within easy reach.

This is a well appointed property with plenty of well laid out space.

It is a little dated in parts but comfortable. The bedroom only has shutters which are quaint but you are faced with a choice between darkness or air, a curtain would be a welcome addition. Our biggest issue was with a check-in between 5 and 6pm and a strict checkout by 09.30, not made clear in the description. That is not very compatible with a "holiday" cottage. There is no real reason to require 7.5 hours to turn a small flat around especially when outgoing guests are expected to strip the beds and leave the place spotless, which we would always do as a matter of principle but it rather influenced our overall impression of "hospitality and welcome". The little bar below the flat is nice to visit and is not a source of much noise, however, light sleepers will be aware of people coming and going until 11ish. Most patrons seemed very considerate.

The flat was clean and comfortable and the facilities were good.

We were very happy with our stay, but would recommend that there were more towels, 2 hand towels as well as the bath towels would have been better.

Pleasant accomodation, cosy and well situated in the centre of Rothbury.

Well equipped kitchen, comfortable bed and sofas. There is plenty of roadside parking in Rothbury and though you could hear the bar downstairs it wasn't intrusive. Highly recommended for visiting this wonderful part of the country

Simonside Apartment is a credit to the owner.

Five Star ***** Centrally situated in Rothbury, it serves as an excellent base for exploring both locally and further afield. The apartment was clean, very comfortable, and provided a Home from Home setting for our stay. Highly recommended, and we hope to return in the future! --- Does this look good to you?

Lovely place to stay right in the centre of the village.

Very well equipped and fitted out, and very convenient for the pub!

We really enjoyed our week in Simonside Apartment & would return for another stay.

The apartment has been recently refurbished and is very comfortable. Although it is above the Narrow Nick pub, we were not bothered by any late night noise as the pub closes by 11pm. In the late afternoon we could hear the rumble of voices, but there is no tv or recorded music in the pub (although there is an odd evening where live music is played). The roadworks outside started fairly early, but obviously outwith the owner's control. We met the owner who was very helpful with local knowledge, and all people we met were friendly. The village is well served for shops & the kitchen in the apartment is well equipped if you want to cook.

Great location and lovely town.

Well equipped apartment. Would be happy to recommend.

Lovely apartment in a perfect location, small amount of noice from bar downstairs (but this is mentioned in the ad) didn't bother us at all.

Very clean and ample space for couple, only things I would change is maybe an upgrade to a smart tv and also some extra t-towels would have been useful.

Nice, well equipped apartment.

We enjoyed our stay here and it is in a good location for exploring Rothbury. There is a fair bit of noise from outside as it’s only single glazed, which might bother some people, but it didn’t spoil our stay. The bar below was noisiest at the weekend not surprisingly but was usually quiet just after 10.30pm and didn’t cause us any problems. The freeview signal was awful and could really do with being a smart tv. The immersion heater didn’t work and I reported it to the owner but nothing was done during our stay. It was ok seeing as we had an electric shower and just boiled a kettle to wash up. Overall it was a pleasant place to stay

An excellent appartment, one of the best we have used.

Excellent property and location.

However check in time was between 5 and 6 to allow for thorough clean and unfortunately the clean was not thorough. A bin even still had dirty tissues in and some cutlery had bits of food on it. It was stated it had central heating. It didn’t, but had individual heaters in each room so it did actually warm up quite quickly but manually. The apartment did have everything needed for a comfortable stay so overall ,enjoyed the visit

Could not fault anything, wonderful stay.

Enjoyed our stay, only downsides were - very noisy in the evening, jacuzzi bath appears not to work, no instructions supplied.

Note there is a DVD player and a CD player/radio as well as the TV in the living room.

The flat was generally quiet but the live music on two evenings was quite noisy.

Simonside apartment was clean, comfortable and well equipped.

The flat is in the centre of Rothbury so is close to shops and eateries, and it has a pleasant outlook over the village green. In a week when the weather was hot and sticky, the flat was a haven of coolness. We would be more than happy to stay there again if we were in the area.

Comfortable and well equipped apartment.

Perhaps a folder of instructions for the various equipment would be useful. One or two minor issues which were quickly sorted out by the owner. I actually contacted Sykes Holiday Cottages via email about the above issues on the day of our arrival (Sunday) and didn't receive a reply, which incidentally didn't resolve the issues, until Wednesday - not very satisfactory. Fortunately as previously stated the owner quickly resolved the issues. A very good base for seeing Northumberland, plenty of places to visit and things to do but not enough time to do them all. Must mention that been above The Narrow Nick is not a problem regarding any noise, even when they had live music one evening. All in all a very pleasant stay.

This clean, comfortable, homelike and well-equipped apartment was the perfect centre for a holiday exploring the wonderful county of Northumberland.

Perfecrtly positioned in terms of geography - with easy access to both coast and uplands - it is also perfectly situated within Rothbury, being right in the middle of this lively but peaceful town with all its useful shops, pubs and eating venues within a few steps of the doorway. A big bonus is that each of the major rooms boast large, sash windows looking over the pretty, bustling marketplace. The level of facilities is very good, with the unusually well-equipped kitchen and the exceptionally comfortable bed being worthy of special mention. Little touches like the scroll-top desk in the bedroom and the thoughtful, attractive decor are much appreciated. The owner is friendly, helpful and a pleasure to deal with. I had a superb holiday and Simonside apartment contributed greatly to its succes.

Nice apartment in lovely friendly town, with plenty of facilities and good for exploring Northumberland.

No noise issues with bar (great place for a friendly pint with the locals) or the Co-op (understand Co-op is moving to new premises later in year). Items to consider: could not get TV to work; light in alleyway much needed very dark at night and easy to trip up step into alley from street; grab rail for bath as very deep; instructions on where to find hot water and jacuzzi controls.

Excellent flat, nice and cosy with great facilities, Excellent location in the heart of Rothbury , and perfect to reach Bamburgh Alnwick

We were extremely happy with our accomadation.

There was everything in the apartment you could possibly need. The village of Rothbury had everything on hand, lovely shops, restaurants and a Co Op. Everyone we met were so friendly. We would definately recommend the property and would certainly visit again.

Lovely flat with everything you need for a family, and very clean .

Lovely village and ideal for see the rest of Northumberland. Parking no problem.

The only comment really is that you are close to the Co-Op and deliveries arrive early morning, would not bother early risers or heavy sleepers.

I would suggest that the lock into the apartment needs a good squirt of WD40 into it. A couple of time I was worried it wasn’t going to lock/unlock. Otherwise we would not hesitate to stay here again should the need arise.

We enjoyed our stay at Simonside however the apartment felt very cold and damp/musty on arrival with a strong chemical smell which persisted throughout our stay despite having windows open to air the rooms.

We wondered whether this was caused by building work in the Bar below. There were some minor niggles which could do with fixing...... • Toilet seat was loose and moved and the shower/bath was very slow to empty • Grill on the oven didn't seem to work very well and had to resort to a different method of cooking. • TV kept losing stations and sound bar didn't appear to work • Living flame fire not usable and replaced with electric heater. Some of the photographs in the listing are out of date and could do with updating. The property is in a good position right at the centre of the town/village but a little noisy in the morning which is to be expected because of the location.

The furniture is a little dated and tired and the kitchen utensils were a bit sparse, only one saucepan for instance.

The Narrow Nick pub is now open on the ground floor and the sound penetrates to the flat. The clientele seem well behaved and it closes by 11pm, so tolerable. Overall the flat is very conveniently located.

Located right in the middle of Rothbury High Street.

It is very handy for shops and places to eat out, there are 3 pubs, cafe and fish and chip shop close to the apartment. The co-op is next door which is handy but has frequent deliveries that can be noisy as is the pub directly below the apartment when people are sat outside. Lots to do, many ideal walks from the doorstep, Cragside (National Trust) is really worth visiting. Alnwick Castle and town a short 20 minute drive, with the coast 30 minutes drive. Many lovely beaches, Alnmouth and Holy Island close by. Apartment is very comfortable, well furnished with excellent WIFI and ideal for self catering.

Overall, a comfortable and well equipped flat which met our expectations.

It is located very conveniently in the centre of Rothbury with good access to shops and food outlets despite the current restrictions. One problem was that the Jacuzzi did not work.

The apartment is as it says on the main street in Rothbury.

It is very handy for places to visit. There are places to eat in Rothbury plus a fish&chip shop and a pizza takeaway. The co-op is next door which is handy but it comes with deliveries made at just after 7 am which does wake you up. We were left a lovely box of chocolates which was a nice thought but we didn't get any milk which is unusual now. All in all we did enjoy our stay.

Great location if you enjoy watching life go by in a small town, not so good if you object to being woken early by large Co-op delivery vehicles unloading every morning!