Rokeby

3.1★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

14 Customer Review(s)

Neil
August 2023

“The property was tired and dated and wasn't particularly well cleaned, some fixtures and fittings were not really fit for purpose The whole of the sink in the front twin bedroom was a mess, loose tap fittings, curtain fittings coming out of wall, sink in kitchen was backing up when dishwasher was on, an awful smell emanating from back shower room ( i think this has been mentioned before on a previous review), poor quality and stained bedding.”

Beds were very uncomfortable. Back lawn hadn't been cut for ages and was full of nettles (had grandson with us, so couldn't use lawn) ,the outside area was poorly kept and generally uninviting and not very secure. Could not lock patio door properly. Although the location was central there are no real views. Everything about the place was basic and just about adequate.....for 2.2k for a week we expected better, ....overall disappointing. The only real saving grace was the weather. Wouldn't ...

Beds were very uncomfortable. Back lawn hadn't been cut for ages and was full of nettles (had grandson with us, so couldn't use lawn) ,the outside area was poorly kept and generally uninviting and not very secure. Could not lock patio door properly. Although the location was central there are no real views. Everything about the place was basic and just about adequate.....for 2.2k for a week we expected better, ....overall disappointing. The only real saving grace was the weather. Wouldn't recommend ...and think Sykes need to do more checking of the properties on their books

- Neil, August 2023

Thank you for your time in reviewing our property. We are sorry you didn’t enjoy your stay. Since then we have updated the front bedroom/en-suite & have addressed the smell from the back bedroom shower room. We have a Gardner on board now who attends on a regular basis & have replaced the side wooden gates which are now secure. Property Owner
Jane August 2023

“The house had a closed-up, unwelcoming feel when we arrived.”

It obviously hadn’t been cleaned or aired that day. I don’t know how long it had been left for, but it must have been a while as it needed a thorough vacuuming before we could settle in. There seemed to be an infestation of spiders. An enormous one had made a nest in one of the basins – it must have been there for some time. There were lots of leaves in the hall that had obviously blown in through the front door at some point. I would say the whole house needs a deep clean. There are lots of shelves and ledges and little nooks with ornaments, and it’s all very dusty. The windows need cleaning, especially looking out into the garden. The lawn hadn’t been cut in quite a while, so the garden didn’t feel very welcoming either. The garden furniture could also have done with a clean, and some cushions and a parasol for the table would be nice. The bedding was clean and there were plenty of towels, but they were nearly all mis-matched and not the best quality. One had bleach marks all over it. The pillows were all very thin and poor. All of the mattresses, except one, were dreadful – you could feel every spring. There is only one usable shower – the blue bathroom only has a shower attachment on the bath taps, though there is nothing wrong with the water pressure. The twin room has a shower, but the water only comes out as a trickle and the shower head is fixed right at one side, so it’s impossible to actually wash in it. The basin in that room is all mouldy round the taps, and one of the taps is extremely loose. There is good water pressure in the main bedroom’s ensuite – and this room has the only comfortable mattress – but there is an appalling smell from the drains, which does permeate the entire house when you have to close the windows to go out for the day. Positives: good, quiet position. Very easy walk into Bamburgh. Wi-Fi worked perfectly the whole time we were there.

- Jane, August 2023

Thank you for reviewing our property. So sorry to hear you were disappointed with your stay. We have addressed your issues with our agents. A deep clean is done on a regular basis. The twin bedroom en-suite has been replaced & updated & basin in bedroom removed. New garden furniture has been put in place & we have a Gardner onboard. Property Owner
Graham July 2023

“Quiet and comfortable.”

Only small problem was a smell in the main bedroom's en-suite.

- Graham, July 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We have now rectified the drainage smell in main bedroom en-suite. Hope you’ll come & visit us soon. Property Owner
Lyn July 2023

“Property was good.”

Excellent location. Clean and tidy. Kitchen well equipped however a better chopping board and sharper knife would be good. Decor slightly dated. However overall our stay was perfect. We would definitely book again.

- Lyn, July 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We have taken note of your comments & will rectify. Hope you’ll come back & visit us soon. Property Owner
Sarah June 2023

“The propery needed some maintenance - eg doors to garden were difficult to open, fridge needed defrosting, the dishwasher tablet dispenser didn't work properly.”

The kitchen was poorly equiped - there was not even a cafetiere or filter to make coffee, no tupperware boxes (there were some bottoms but no lids!), no sharp knives etc and no work space.

- Sarah, June 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We have taken note of your comments & will be equipping the kitchen with the above mentioned. Property Owner
Denise June 2023

“Garden furniture past its best.”

Needs replacing. Lock on door into jack & jill bathroom from bedroom door kept jamming. When we left it wouldn't lock at all

- Denise, June 2023

Thanks for your feedback. We have since replaced the lock on the jack & jill bedroom. New garden furniture is now in place. We hope you will be visiting us again soon. Property Owner
Claire June 2023

“On first glance we were pleased with the property as described and pictured however we soon discovered it was lacking in cleanliness and upkeep.”

We found the highchair requested for my 10 month old in the sunroom covered in dead woodlice. We left this untouched and had to struggle with pillows and towels on a dining chair for the week. Some of the towels were old and bleach stained, taps loose and not very clean, doors creaked everywhere. The house seemed to be full of things the owner didn't want for themselves anymore, books, kitchenware. The TV certainly needs upgrading. One concern was the fridge that did not close properly and the freezer in need of defrosting. The garden is also tired and the outside furniture worn and unsafe. The quilt in the cream bedroom was so thick we couldn't use it. This could be a wonderful property but sadly it needs some work to feel like a true holiday home.

- Claire, June 2023

Thank you for taking the time to review our property. As this was some time ago we have addressed all the points raised & hope you will return to the property soon & enjoy a better stay. Property Owner
Helen May 2023

“Had no hot water on day 3 .”

Northumbria cottages dealt with it very quickly but we had run out of oil for hot water. I think the oil should be checked regularly so this doesn’t happen. A note left in each bedroom to strip beds and put in blue bag but there was only one blue bag . Hard to fit bedding and towels for three rooms in one bag. Cottage was lovely and clean and we really enjoyed our stay. Would have been nice if there was a barbecue . We did have a swarm of bees in garden one day so couldn’t sit out. One of neighbours said someone near by had bee hives.

- Helen, May 2023

Thanks for taking the time to review our property. We are sorry you had a few problems & hope it won’t stop you returning. We have addressed the issues raised. Property Owner
Carole May 2023

“We have emailed your complaints department re total failure to address the absence of WiFi at the property during our stay and failure by you to address questions raised by us.”

In addition to the above " I toilet would not flush properly The property was dusty- particularly rugs The kitchen equipment needs updating - no sharp knives and lack of baking trays I door fails to close properly

- Carole, May 2023

Thanks for your feedback. There is wi-fi at the property although this can be intermittent. Our cleaners have been informed to be more thorough & there has been refurbishment carried out to the property along with the kitchen being better equipped. Property Owner
Mark March 2023

“We enjoyed our stay in Rokeby.”

It would have been helpful to know in advance what kitchen implements were available as some things were missing i.e. a baking tray. The knives were very blunt so a knife sharpener would also be useful. Although the house did indeed have Wi-Fi as advertised, it was not fit for purpose as extremely slow & one member of our party could not join in the work meeting she had planned. Given that phone signal is poor, a faster Wi-Fi would really help.

- Mark, March 2023

Thank you for taking the time to review our property. The issues you had have now been addressed. Wi-fi can sometimes be intermittent but on the whole works most of the time. This is the case for most of the village. We hope you will have a return visit. Property Owner
Feb 2020

“The property itself is amazing, being on a very quiet cul de sac, it had everything you needed, the crockery/ bedding/ furnishing is of a very high quality.”

- , Feb 2020
Nov 2019

“Very nice house, well furnished and in an excellent peaceful situation in a cul-de-sac.”

We would book again.

- , Nov 2019
Sep 2019

“Thank you for a lovely week in your cottage.”

We had a few hiccups at the beginning, but everything was dealt with quickly and efficiently. Our granddaughter loved the box of toys in the wardrobe which kept her very busy and amused. Such a wonderful, quiet location.

- , Sep 2019
Sep 2019

“Thank you - we spent a very enjoyable week in this lovely home.”

Very comfortable with thoughtful details throughout the property.

- , Sep 2019

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Summary

Single-storey
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Conservatory
Oil central heating
Electric oven and grill, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
TV, DVD player, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair available
Off-road parking for 3 cars
Enclosed gardens, patio area, decking area, patio furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.4 miles, beach 0.7 miles
Please note: This property only accepts week bookings, with Saturday being the check in day.

The property

Rokeby is an outstanding, ground-floor detached property situated in a much sought after location in Bamburgh, nestled only a short walk from the sandy beaches and village comforts. The heart of the home is the open-plan dining room/kitchen with its traditional, ornate decor, leading to a cosy sunroom featuring a large sofa and chairs for rest and relaxation. Dividing the living space, the island style kitchen offers a sleek contemporary finish contrasting with the living area, complete with granite worktops and high-quality appliances – extending to a large dining table with seating for six guests. From here, the sunroom leads into a fabulous open south facing garden with seating for those bright sunny days. The three spacious bedrooms feature a bright, fresh colour scheme whilst boasting en suites and a Jack and Jill styled bathroom with high quality fixtures and fittings. Offering two double bedrooms and a twin bedroom, the property is well equipped for families of varying size. Rokeby is a perfect base, nestled in a quiet area of Bamburgh offering private parking for 3 cars; whilst being a stone’s throw away from the heart of the village with all its amenities; shops, pubs, museum and within walking distance of the castle and our wonderful Heritage coastline. ACCOMMODATION OVER ONE LEVEL (Ground Floor) Entrance Hall Open plan kitchen/dining/lounge area. Kitchen area with island unit with electric oven and ceramic hob. Fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave. Access to the conservatory. Dining area with table and chairs for six guests. Lounge area with comfy sofas and chair, large TV and DVD player and feature fireplace with electric fire. Conservatory with sofas and chairs and access to the rear garden. Bedroom 1 with double bed, wardrobes and en suite shower room with shower, WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with double bed, Jack and Jill bathroom with bath (shower attachment), WC, basin and heated towel rail. Bedroom 3 with two single beds with en suite shower room with shower, WC and basin. Hall with access to the Jack and Jill bathroom. OTHER FACILITIES Private parking for 3 cars. Enclosed rear garden with patio and seating, decked area with seat and gravel area with planting. Oil central heating. All power, linen and towels included in the rent.

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About the location

BAMBURGH

Seahouses 3.5 miles; Beadnell 5.1 miles; Alnwick 16.9 miles.

The village’s sweeping sandy beaches and dramatic fortress - Bamburgh Castle - make Bamburgh one of Northumberland’s major visitor attractions. The castle can be seen for miles and dominates this part of the county’s coastline. Today it remains home to the family of the great Victorian industrialist Lord Armstrong, and is open to the public on a daily basis. Although overshadowed by the great castle, Bamburgh village is picturesque with neat grey stone cottages facing a manicured village green. There are excellent pubs, hotels with restaurants and a small selection of village shops. There are golf courses in Bamburgh and nearby Seahouses, and within easy reach are more wide sandy beaches, lovely fishing villages, stunning castles and coastal islands to explore along the dramatic Heritage Coast. There are numerous other attractions also a short drive away, including the famous Alnwick Castle and Gardens and the historic walled border town, Berwick-upon-Tweed. A superb base for exploring Northumberland.

Please note: short breaks available May to July - arrival on Friday (3 nights) or Monday (4 nights) Short breaks at other times not permitted.

Please note: The ensuite shower room in the property has been refurbished in Jan 2024, new garden furniture and sink removed from bedroom.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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Bamburgh, Northumberland (Ref. 1121971)

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Reviews & Ratings

“The house had a closed-up, unwelcoming feel when we arrived.”

“Quiet and comfortable.”

“Property was good.”

“The propery needed some maintenance - eg doors to garden were difficult to open, fridge needed defrosting, the dishwasher tablet dispenser didn't work properly.”

“Garden furniture past its best.”

“On first glance we were pleased with the property as described and pictured however we soon discovered it was lacking in cleanliness and upkeep.”

“Had no hot water on day 3 .”

“We have emailed your complaints department re total failure to address the absence of WiFi at the property during our stay and failure by you to address questions raised by us.”

“We enjoyed our stay in Rokeby.”

“The property itself is amazing, being on a very quiet cul de sac, it had everything you needed, the crockery/ bedding/ furnishing is of a very high quality.”

“Very nice house, well furnished and in an excellent peaceful situation in a cul-de-sac.”

“Thank you for a lovely week in your cottage.”

“Thank you - we spent a very enjoyable week in this lovely home.”

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The property

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About the location

BAMBURGH