Magpie Cottage

Well epuipped cottage in a nice quiet location.

cosy living room with good heating if needed.very clean and well maintained.good shower and comfy beds.wife loved it.we met jane,one of the owners and she was very nice and helpful. You need a car for this location.nearby morpeth is a nice place and there is plenty more atttactions to visit.would stay there again..

Superb cottage in a great location for exploring Northumberland.

The tastefully furnished cottage was immaculate and had all you needed for a short break or a week away. The owners were friendly and helpful. Would definitely return.

A lovely dog friendly cottage with welcoming and helpful owners.

A few minutes from the A1 but peaceful. Very well equipped. Upstairs might be a bit of a squeeze for tall people (sloping roof with beams) but it's all cosy, comfortable and full of character. We would be happy to return.

A perfect cottage for a weekend break.

Very friendly host and an immaculate property.

We had a lovely stay, cottage was really nice.

Very friendly owners. The only comment we would add (purely to help with other people choosing a place to stay) is that it isn’t ideal for anyone with any kind of mobility issues. The stairs are steep and the bathroom has low ceilings, areas where you can’t stand up etc. Otherwise a wonderful stay, thank you

Super clean , great location, wonderful for the dog!

Friendly owner.

This was our second visit and we were not disappointed.

Magpie Cottage is lovely and peaceful. Just what we needed, and it’s also the perfect base from which to explore Northumberland’s beautiful coast and countryside. We’ll hopefully be back soon.

Beautiful cottage in peaceful surroundings.

Friendly helpful owners. A place we'll return to .

We got a warm welcome from the owner of Magpie Cottage, which is well situated for exploring the beautiful county of Northumberland.

The cottage was spotless; the kitchen well-equipped; and the lving room comfortable. The upstairs has a v low, sloping, beamed ceiling, so, if you're taller than 5'4", you will have to watch your head! It all adds to the charm. There's plenty of storage though. we loved it.

The cottage was clean and well equipped.

There are a couple of things that we found in need of improvement. The shower tray in the bathroom was very smooth with no ridges like some shower trays and consequently very slippery and could therefore do with a non slip mat. The beams in the bathroom and main bedroom were extremely low, I am 5'3'' and had to bend down in the bathroom to use the mirror. There are signs to say be careful not to bang your head but accidents do happen. I don't know if it is possible to put a dormer window in for safety.

Excellent location, beautiful little cottage, very well appointed, perfect spot for a quiet relaxing break

Great week in a lovely comfortable cottage.

Paul & Jane are the perfect hosts.

Set in a quiet part of the Northumberland countryside, they offer a relaxed peaceful retreat.. a home from home.. This is our second time here and it will not be our last. In we are l ready planning our 3rd stay .. you will not be disappointed.. Tks Paul & Jane

An ideal cottage for us, very quite and relaxing.

Everything in the cottage you would need, can't ask for more. Handy for many of area attractions. Moe than likely go again. Tony

Great central location for Northumberland.

Lovely cottage, very clean and has everything you need.

a very pleasant location .

We had a lovely stay at Magpie Cottage with our little doggie.

The cottage was well equipped and the beds were comfortable. Parking was easy and the cottage was in a great location for touring around Northumberland and for shopping. Lots to see and do. The weather was also not too bad for June with only half a days rain, which gave us chance to have a rest in the cottage. Would certainly recommend Magpie Cottage and consider staying there again when visiting the area.

Our 5th time here and still as good as the first time,always clean and friendly , an absolute gem of a place

Can't really offer anything to improve the stay.

Really enjoyed our stay. Given the limited space upstairs it was very well done, certainly didn't affect our experience. Enjoyed the quiet and being able to sit outside.

We liked the cottage very much.

It is tastefully furnished and decorated, with a well appointed kitchen etc. We really liked being on private land with a dedicated parking spot, and a lovely communal garden with beautiful fruit tree blossom in May. Other reviews had mentioned traffic noise - but we found the lane to be very quiet. A low beam in the bathroom was also mentioned in other reviews, but we found this not to be a problem - at least not for a 3 night stay (how long do you actually spend in the bathroom each day!). The cottage was nicely central to our trips to Lindisfarne and the North York Moors as well as a family function in Ailslaby. The proprietors were welcoming and friendly. We hope to be back.

We loved the cottage.

The grounds are beautiful and the accommodation is of a high standard. There was everything we needed for home from home. Paul and Jane were very welcoming and helpful. We will definitely be back.

Magpie Cottage is on private estate in the countryside where you would expect a peaceful stay but being the end cottage, the bedrooms were directly next to a road where traffic could be heard.

The bathroom washbasin + mirror were very restricted because of the large wooden beam, the double bedroom also had a beam above bed. Beds were uncomfortable however the cottage was heated adequately.

Lovely cottage in a very peaceful setting.

Our dog loved the beach which was only 20 minutes away by car. The only negative for me was the beam across the bathroom ceiling. Despite the warning label I still managed to bang my head a few times.

Great cottage, has everything you need, clean, welcoming and close to Morpeth.

Gates to driveway as on an equestrian estate and end cottage backs road, but safe and is quiet. Highly recommend.

Overall the cottage was clean, warm.

The worst part and was not shown in the advertisement is a ridiculous located beam through the large bedroom and in particularly the bathroom. It would be fine if you were 5ft tall. Being 5ft 10in I came away with numerous cuts on my (bald) head. Just putting a sign on the beam is not good enough. In the least the corners should be rounded off and not sharp and further padding. It’s no fun having to bend to use the toilet nor the sink. Frankly I would not go there again.

The cottage is roomy and comfortable and very clean.

Upstairs the floor creeks a lot which makes getting up at night difficult without disturbing others. The beams in the bathroom are rather low and great care was needed not to stand up in the wrong places. Otherwise the place met our need beautifully and the host was very welcoming and helpful. Thank you

We stayed for 3 nights in Magpie Cottage and it was brilliant.

Cozy, comfy space, nicely decorated and well equipt. The washer & dryer is just a couple of doors along too if needed. Parking onsite is convenient and it was a lovely touch to have a local parking pass available to use as parking is free in the area if you display the pass. Paul and Jane were lovely hosts, super helpful and always available. It was a brilliant base to explore Northumberland with our pooch, we particularly loved the beaches at Blyth, Whitley Bay & Bamber. Duridge beach was also lovely when you get to it but the parking is on the verges on a small road. It was a small hassle though for the epically long beach and beautiful views. Duridge country park is also worth a visit. Morpeth was really nice too, lots of coffee shops, beautiful Carlisle Park and of course the fabulous Cheese Shop! All round great relaxing trip! The only reason we gave 2 slightly lower comments around facilities and accuracy of listing was just because the shop/pub was listed as 2.8 miles away and we thought we could walk to it and it may be helpful to note that this would be by car rather than walking (unless we missed a trick!) we would have loved to have taken the dog on a walk to the pub to stop for lunch and then walk back again but we could not find any paths to do that. This in no way hindered our experience or took away from the lovely cottage and it’s beautiful surroundings.

Magpie cottage was kitted out with all our requirements.

Paul and Jane were excellent hosts. Location was fantastic for Northumberland coastline and sites. The cottage was in a beautiful setting and tastefully decorated in a fresh and contemporary style. Broadband was a little hit and miss which as you can imagine didn’t go down well with my teenage daughter! We had a lovely relaxing break in a part of the country that we had never visited before and it was great. Thank you.

Beautiful Cottage.

Exactly what I needed. Or do I thought. I know these Cottages allow pets but the people next door’s dog was barking from early hours. I went there for my partner who is in Ill health and some quiet and relaxation, but we had to leave a night early as my partner needs quiet as stress sets off her illness. Great cottage if you have or love pets. Avoid if your expecting a quiet time without noise

Home from home experience, a delightful cottage which made us want to stay longer, the cottage surrounding in the countryside was perfect, a nice drive down to the cottage going past the horse school was lovely to see ,if you're wanting a relaxing holiday this is perfect, surrounded by nature.

The cottage itself was idyllic spotlessly clean,cosy,and well equipped with all that you need .property owners were friendly and helpful. There was only one problem...I didn't want to leave .

3rd time here at magpie cottage , such a wonderful setting,peaceful and relaxing, can’t wait till next time

Had a lovely stay at this very comfortable and well equipped cottage.

It is in an ideal location for getting around Northumberland, beautiful county.we would definitely return. PS thanks for the wine and biscuits, a nice touch on our arrival

In a great location for accessing the area.

Magpie does sit side on to the road so there is some traffic noise but not too much as it is a country lane. There is some area to walk the dog although they do have to be kept on a lead because of the horses. There are low beams in the bedroom and shower room, so tall people beware. Had a lovely few days and it was nice and peaceful here.

Had everything we required for a comfortable stay

We had a great week away great accommodation and surroundings definitely one to stay at again in the future.

It would have been nice to have an outdoor table and chairs.

Third time we have stayed there .

Well equipped cottage in a lovely setting . Friendly helpful owners . Very convenient situation for coast , national trust properties and other attractions due to the close proximity of the A1

A very nice stay in a good location.

Only minor fault is the lack of dishwasher, which we're too lazy to manage without nowadays. I did bang my head a couple of times on the low beam in the bathroom; but that is most likely down to my own forgetfulness, since my wife didn't bang hers at all.

Mis-information on web site, as the washing machine, and DVD’s are held in the reception cottage.

No information was left in the cottage regarding this. No dishwasher in the property though listed in information on the cottage For very tall people they may find the upstairs and especially the bathroom challenging to use the facilities. Large beams run through the roof, though clearly marked with ‘Beware signs’. We had a large car fortunately not all hte cottages were let but when they all are parking may be a problem. Overall the property is lovely the lounge and kitchen are a good size.

Great stay, team were really great.

Thank you so much for making the stay so easy.

Second time to these lovely cozy cottages and still as relaxing as ever , magpie cottage is a dream plus max our dog was relaxed there too.

Credit to the owners ,a big thankyou hopefully see you next year

Furniture not very comfortable.

Had to crouch down in the bathroom as the roof slanted very low with beams below head height. Same with the bedrooms. It was more spacious downstairs and the kitchen was well equipped.

I thought the cottage was lovely, really warm and comfortable, Modern, plenty of equipment in the kitchen, good location for walks and the coast.

It didn’t have a shower (hand held shower spray at the bath taps) or dishwasher but we knew that when we booked it. Would definitely recommend these cottages.

Cottage was spotlessly clean and very warm & cosy.

Decor was first class. Excellent location in lovely countryside a couple of miles from A1 - very central for exploring the area. Property was directly next to a local road - not busy but may be a problem for some people. All together would definitely recommend.

We had a brilliant time at Magpie Cottage.

The owners were friendly and helpful, whilst strictly adhering to the Covid distancing rules. The cottage was very comfortable and had everything we could have wished for and was immaculately clean and fresh. It has a lovely garden. The cottages are located beside the owners' riding school, so an added bonus for anyone who loves horses. We had never visited Northumberland before and it exceeded our expectations - the scenery and countryside is stunning, there are lots of places to visit and the beaches have to be some of the best in the country. Morpeth is a really great place to be based for a holiday and Magpie Cottage is a fabulous place to stay.

The cottage was lovely with a nice welcome, but bookers should know it is right next to a country road.

.. not the busiest, but cars zoom along at quite a speed, and most windows directly face the road so can be noisy and impact on privacy

Very well presented property, grounds well cared for and owners helpful.

Enjoyed the whole experience.would be very happy to return and or recommend.

very friendly owners .

lovely cottage wine milk bisquts tea waiting for us on arrival .owner helped with problem with van will recomend them to others

The garden area needs attention - weeding and tidying- with very little effort.

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This tidy cottage with attractive new decor was handy for the coast and also close to Morpeth with all its shops.

The cottage is extremely well appointed.

The owners have clearly given a great deal of thought to the requirements of guests and were very friendly and helpful.

Magpie cottage and the owner's interactions with us were exceptionally good.

The cottage was clean and very well equipped with everything one might need when away from home. Plenty of parking and lovely sheltered garden to relax in at the front of the cottages when the weather is good. We would definitely return to it. Sykes handling of the booking was so good and the details regarding the cottage so accurate that we actually booked a further larger family holiday cottage for our 40th wedding anniversary with them on our return. We are sure that we will not be disappointed.

This was a lovely cottage, situated in an excellent location for walking and exploring the area.

The cottage was well presented with very well maintained grounds, not to mention the approachable and friendly owners. The icing on the cake was the beautiful resident horses. I would highly recommend this cottage