Loanview

Had an amazing stay at Loanview in Wark, can't wait to go back.

Jim and Pamela were very friendly and accommodating. They state dog friendly, and it definitely is. The paddock was great for stretching the dogs legs. The dogs also had another enclosed place, around the amazing sun house while we were sitting watching/listening to the birds- idealic. Weather was glorious so didn't need the fire on but it was great that it was already set up if required. Thanks for a wonderful stay. P.s Loved our chats Jim.

We had a lovely stay .

The cottage is well equipped everything you could need . The garden was fully enclosed for the dogs so not worried about them getting out . The summer house was a lovely bonus to relax in

Very beautiful cottage and land.

Lots of room for dogs to run and explore. However we soon realised we were being watched by owners. They said they saw us playing in the rear garden from their house (felt like we couldn't relax in garden) and then also realised owners husband was in the garden / orchard every day 'watering plants'. We rented the cottage for the week to have some much needed family time with my mum who has just lost my dad and we were left feeling like kids in a nursery. It totally ruined it and feel they need to put this on the advert for cottage or let people know that they will be on the property daily. Owners husband even looked through window to check on our dogs!!!!! We have 2 teenage daughters that could have been in there. Just some much needed advice for company and owners. Boundaries. Either rent property out and leave guests to enjoy their holiday or keep it for yourself.

We had an enjoyable few days stay, garden areas are fabulous.

The log burner kept us warm in this quirky cottage

We arrived at Loanview, with the cottage and gardens bathed in sunshine to a kind and informative welcome by the owners Jim and Pam, (the woodburner lit and a bottle of wine awaiting).

The cottage itself is a renovated traditional style border home, full of character, warm and comfortable. We had everything we needed for our stay, plenty of hot water and a very comfortable bed. Outside, a great deal of effort has been spent on making the gardens and paddock secure, so, safe and happy dogs, happy owners. The summer house is delightful, gets the full benefit of the afternoon and evening sun and was our retreat every day before heading into to a cosy evening in front of the fire. We were even given eggs and produce from Jim and Pam's smallholding. There are many interesting things to see and do in the area. I would recommend Loanview without hesitation and would love to return.

Had a lovely break at Loanview in Wark Northumberland Very quaint cottage with everything you needed to have an enjoyable time The beds were comfortable shower although it looked small and not very powerful was exactly the opposite with good pressure and very hot water We had a slight issue with the oven door but an engineer was called out to rectify the problem so we used the air fryer in the meantime Special shout out to Jim (owner) who literally kept us going with logs for the log burner from his huge stocks of logs Our two dogs although barky barky soon made friends with Jim and were more than happy when he popped down The log burner was great for the cooler afternoon’s and evening’s Nice tv with Prime and Netflix ( you need your own account though) Nice secure garden and paddock for the dogs All in all nothing really not to like Would we stay again A definite yes from us Thanks Pam and Jim

Just what we needed, but we would have loved it anyway.

The owners were so friendly and helpful in many ways. Dog-friendly is correct in the description we read beforehand We would love to come again to this area next year. Thank you so much C andS and Vinca the dog

We had a wonderful time at Loan view.

The cottage is in a great location for trips/walks out. We had 2 miniature dachshunds with us and the garden and paddock were a perfect playground for them. The cottage is very old and interesting. It was very warm with its thick walls and massive log burner( loads of free wood provided) I had the burner running all the time as this partially runs the CH. brilliant fun for me. Kitchen was well utensilised, with a big air fryer and dishwasher. Having stayed at several cottage retreats over the years this ranks up there with the best. The owners are really nice and make sure you enjoy your time. Thank you for the stay.

Really nice property.

Had comfortable stay but had to have fire on to get heating. Lovely garden and summer house. Oven door needs attention.

We had a wonderful week at Loanview as a family of 4.

The cottage is spacious and well decorated with an abundance of cosy blankets and cushions. We enjoyed the outdoor space, especially the summer house. The cottage and grounds were secure and safe for our autistic child, and a stair gate is provided to prevent access to the steep staircase if needed. Locally there was a great children's play area just a couple of minutes walk from the cottage, a local shop a couple of miles away, and access to Berwick for shops and beaches within 20-25 minutes. Would definitely return.

Property is located in the rural side of Northumberland near Coldstream.

The back is a very beautiful view of a hill littered with sheeps. It is so calm and serene when you sit outside on the garden. They have a well manicured lawn with a summer house that you can sit in and just have a read. However, I would not read there in the afternoon because it faces the sun so it gets really hot and bright. Next to it is the owners allotment. There is also a small patch for flowered garden with a little garden gazebo with plastic chairs and table. We had a lovely dinner here one evening. Inside, there are 3 bedrooms. One is upstairs in the attic with twin beds. Unfortunately, it was too warm so we did not stay there. The room has only one single attic window which does not give enough sunlight nor breeze. Downstairs, there are two bedrooms. One with a double bed & another with a twin bed. The beds were all clean with fresh linen and sheets. They are comfortable to sleep in. Each room has its own wooden dressing table. I think the owner wants to make sure that the wood doesn’t get chipped or ruined (which is fair enough) so they had placed plastic trays around. These trays are in the bedrooms and the toilet. There are instructions to remove all linens after your stay and put them inside laundry bags that they have provided. The bedroom with the double bed is situated awkwardly looking out onto the parking bay of the cottage. So everyday when I woke up and open the window curtains, the first thing that I see is our car which is funny in a way. The car park is an off road parking bay next to the entrance of the cottage. The bedrooms are slightly dark due to having only one window each. Not a lot of natural light going in. There is a central heating but we did not need to use that. Besides that, two of the rooms have fans provided and a little portable heater. The fan is a very old electric tower fan but still functions although the oscillation button doesn’t work anymore. The downside of the cottage is having only one bathroom/toilet. There are only 4 of us on this holiday but it takes us a long time to come out of the house due to waiting for the each one of us to finish in the bathroom. The cottage can sleep 6 people but I would not advice having more than 4 people due to this. The bathroom has a bathtub and an electric shower. The owner had provided a LOT of cleaning supplies inside the bathroom. There is a kitchen with electric hobs and small oven. Easy to work out. The owners have provided us with a pint of milk, cheese and biscuits on our arrival on the first day. The property has a fridge freezer, electric kettle, microwave and air fryer. They also have adequate amount of pots and pans for cooking. They have plenty of plates, cups, saucers and cutleries. A load of choping boards in the kitchen! We had a well behaved, rarely barks puppy with us on our holiday. Dogs (well behaved) are not allowed on the beds, upstairs or on top of sofa’s and furniture. The living room has a wide tv with freeview and wifi. Be aware that the wifi only works in the living room, kitchen and bedroom downstairs with the twin beds. It does NOT reach the double bedroom and the twin upstairs. It also is unable to reach the gardens. Had to make do with the 4G but even that barely works inside the double bedroom. I think this has to do with the thick walls of the cottage. I checked the speed of their wifi and it is 60Mbps for downloads and 29Mbps for uploads. The owner may need to think of having a Wifi mesh to make sure that the whole cottage and garden has coverage. Kids nowadays likes to have their gadgets. The village does not have any shops nor restaurants. The nearest shop is about 5-10 min drive from the cottage. There are a lot of beautiful and interesting historical sites around. We’ve been to castles, abbeys and a cruise on a boat to see grey seals. Unfortunately, we were not able to see puffins but we were told that their numbers have gone up and they are largely around in the months of March-June. There are also a lot of restaurants in Northumberland that caters for dogs. But they only serve food during lunch and dinner time. Only drinks in between. Nearby interesting places are Ford and Etal. Nice places. They have a mini train that goes between these two. Never forget to go the the Holy Island where Lindisfarne Abbey is. Find times for low tide for safe crossing on their website. There is also the Bamburgh Castle and the Dryburgh Abbey nearby. Melrose, Warkworth and Jedburgh are also two interesting places to go to. Don’t miss the Muse of Nature, tomb of Sir William Scott, house of Mary Queen of Scots, Jedburgh Jail. All in all, a very good holiday with the family. The owners are lovely and have checked on us twice (arrival and before departing) but they live nearby so if needed they are easy to get hold of.

Fantastic comfy cottage ideally situated for everyone needs whether it’s castles, river / sea cruises, beach etc.

lovely summer house to rest in after a long day out and very secure garden and lovely field area for the dog to play in. Host were very friendly and a lovely couple so can’t recommend it enough.

My husband and I and our Golden Retriever had a lovely stay here at Loan View.

We met the owners who were very friendly and welcoming. It was a great location for exploring the Scottish Borders (incl Edinburgh!) and the top of Northumberland. The garden was a real bonus (completely enclosed and with a field that the dog loved and I hadn't realised was there) as was the summer house. The kitchen had a good selection of pots/pans etc . The Cornhill Community Shop minutes down the road was amazing. We would highly recommend this cottage. We will definitely stay here again.

Very spacious property although if 6 people were staying only having one small bathroom might be an issue.

Very comfy beds and exceedingly well equipped kitchen.The summerhouse was great for the cool evenings as I could sit in the sunshine in the doorway feeling the fresh air but sheltered from the wind - bliss!. The location was great for exploring both the Scottish borders and Northumberland. Our hosts lived across the road and we're so welcoming and friendly - a lovely couple. Overall the cottage lends itself to a very relaxed stay after busy days out.

A very traditional country cottage which was just as advertised.

The owners were lovely and spoke with us on arrival and departure. The outside grounds are beautiful and immaculately maintained, with brilliant gardens, summerhouse and paddock/field ideal for relaxing spring/summer breaks with children. Thank you!

A peaceful cottage and great base for exploring the area.

Our 2 springers loved it and it was so good to have a completely secure garden and paddock for them to run around in. Jim was very knowledgeable about the area and always around if you need to ask anything. Hopefully we will be back

A very enjoyable stay at Loanview cottage and very cosy, lovely log fire!

Very warm welcome from Jim and Pamela, a very nice couple. Hope to return in the future, Thanks for a lovely break from Nigel, Hannah and Samuel.

We had a great holiday, lovely comfy cottage, nice outside space for the children to play in.

The fire kept everything toasty warm. Pamela and Jim were very helpful and welcoming. Would love to come back!

Pamela and Jim gave us a lovley welcome on arrival,showed us around and explained everything we needed to know for our stay to be 100%.

.cottage was very comfortable,clean and warm with the open fire roaring away each night.our dog Bailey loved running around in the enclosed garden free as a bird.overall a very comfortable enjoyable stay at loanview.will definitely be back soon hopefully..many thanks Stuart and Sandra

We enjoyed our stay at Loanview cottage very much, Jim and Pam were very helpful.

The cottage was very cosy, the logburner kept us comfortable, with an unlimited supply of logs. Tarn our setter enjoyed hunting the pheasants in the paddock. Good dog walking at Spittle beach by Berwick - on-Tweed, Bamburgh and the river Till by Etam.

Jim met us on our arrival a gave us a tour which was clean and comfortable and had everything we and the dogs needed.

Good enclosed gardens and paddock. Plenty of logs (free) for the much needed fire in November. Unfortunately we had to a few days early due to ill health. Ideal base for visiting other areas. Wouldn’t hesitate to return.

Really enjoyed our stay.

A cosy cottage with all that you need for both Humans and dogs ! The log burner was extremely welcome as the nights have got colder. Jim and Pam are the perfect hosts and made sure everything was just right. The enclosed garden in itself was wonderful knowing you could let your dogs out and know they could not escape. To top it off with a large paddock area for your dogs to run and play was just fantastic. 'Jims' cabin in the garden afforded a relaxing time for both us and the dogs. Don't expect it to be a 'showhome' it isn't, however a welcoming cosy cottage it is. Well done Jim and Pam. Andrew and Wendy Boyland , and Penny and Suzie Our Loveable staffies.

On arrival cottage looked lovely had a tour by Jim afterwards we realised that the bedroom had a fusty smell all the time cobwebs behide the bed and our clothes where always damp after being in that room as for the kitchen the oven didn't work wasn't cooking food at right temp so Jim got someone to come and look at it which didn't really help the situation cause the man said it needed a thermostat I will come back a week later we will be gone by then then the dishwasher didn't work or the toaster so we reported that and was told they would come the next morning to look at it but they cancelled and never turned up we tired having a bath but the water was cold only filled the bath with a third of warm water it was one thing after another the cottage definitely needs improving especially the kitchen so if u wanna go away and not cook anything or wash the pots u will be fine the only bonus of the cottage was the log fire that was nice every night also if u want to relax in the garden or summerhouse u couldn't cause the owner kept walking around the back of the garden banging in his garage or doing gardening so when we let our dogs out they would bark at him it was normally at 730 am as well don't know why someone wants to potter around a garden at that time is beyond me as he said our dogs where vishious cause they where barking which upset me cause they where only protecting me and the property but as soon as I called them they went back into the cottage definitely wouldn't go again and cannot understand why no one else has complained about these issues not good cause this is just basic issues that should have be resolved before we went or while we where there

Super holiday home with literally everything you may need during your stay, very well equipped.

A very pleasant garden and summerhouse and superb enclosed paddock to play with your dog. The owner was lovely and very knowledgeable about the area. Highly recommend Loanview.

The kitchen could do with updating - new cutlery/plates/cooking equipment.

Positives Dog friendly, secure garden was brilliant. No light pollution - the stars on a clear night were outstanding Very comfortable bed with lovely bed linen Cleanliness of the cottage Wood burner, with unlimited logs. Lots to do and see in the wonderful Borders\Northumberland Amazing host - Jim was a star. We would definitely stay again. The positives outweigh the only negative. A lovely cottage for a relaxing break.

Loanview was a lovely cottage .

It had everything we could possibly need for a very comfortable stay . Situated in beautiful surroundings. The owner was so helpful and knowledgable of the history of the surrounding area . We hope to visit again .

We had a lovely break in this fab cottage.

The garden and summerhouse great for relaxing and all enclosed for our dog. Plenty of logs for fire and parking right next to house with all you need inside. Jim and Pamela lovely. Due to return soon. Ann Liz and Stella

Thank you for providing a peaceful, tranquil place.

A lovely cottage in wonderful countryside, truly a hidden gem. Thank you for your hospitality and ensuring our stay was perfect. The Prosecco you kindly chilled for us on our arrival was such a sweet touch

Beautiful cottage with lovely garden & a paddock for the dogs to run about in which they loved.

There was everything in the cottage that you need. Great little shop in Cornhill for bacon rolls & sandwiches & cakes. Many thanks to hosts Jim & Pamela who were lovely. Would definitely go again.