Coral Cottage

Upon first impression the cottage was very spacious a welcome pack was a nice touch.

We felt comfortable here, everything we needed was here. A walk to the beach in the evening was lovely to capture good sunsets. If there were any niggles the lower garden needed new patio set and the steps leading up to the upper garden needed more privacy

Our second time visiting it’s a lovely cottage has everything you need could just do with a washing line and the single bed is very uncomfortable.

My daughter and granddaughter came with us this year. Please upgrade the mattress on the single bed it was a bit difficult picking poos up off the lawn because the grass was too long, but we had a wonderful week again the settee is comfy, but when there is three of you one person has to sit in the chair when you’ve been at the beach all day and walked all day it really is nice to chill on a nice comfy settee for two people it’s perfect

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Coral Cottage.

Beautifully situated a stones throw from the coast, the cottage is spacious, comfortable and well equipped. The layout was perfect for 3 of us and our 2 dogs, with a small but well kept garden area at the rear. We would certainly recommend this property for folk keen to explore the amazing surrounding coastline.

Coral Cottage was fabulous and exceeded our expectations.

Whilst it was an excellent stay a couple of things could be improved. Firstly, the outside space and garden furniture would benefit from a bit of TLC. Also, some glass wine glasses would be preferred to the plastic ones provided. Neither if these things affected the quality and enjoyment of our stay. We would definitely recommend the cottage if you are looking to visit Northumberland.

Coral cottage is in a great location for exploring with good parking spaces directly outside the front door.

Inside the cottage was spacious, clean and has almost everything needed - except for decent wine glasses and washing up liquid. Outside, the back yard and garden, however, really need attention. The furniture was tired and dirty and had been left positioned randomly. The yard - immediately outside the back door - had piles of dead leaves and everything in the garden could have done with a good trim back. All things that could easily be resolved.

The cottage is equipped to a very high standard, comfortable, clean and very well presented.

Let down by the outside area and outdoor furniture looking tired. The garden needs a bit of tlc, grass clippings collected, dead leaves cleared away etc. This didn’t really spoil our stay but the difference inside to outside is obvious. Oh.. some decent wine glasses! Overall we had a lovely stay.

The cottage was lovely, clean and spacious being able to park directly outside was also a bonus as was the extra toilet.

My only criticism was not having hot water more readily available when required without having to adjust this. The mattress on the single bed needs replacing as you can feel the springs which makes for a very uncomfortable night. We placed a number of beach towels on the mattress to make it a bit better but it was not good.

Very comfortable, clean, attractive.

well-furnished accommodation. Only downside was that cottage has no outside view so could not appreciate sea or countryside when inside.

Well equipped and nicely situated.

Need to review the hot water settings which were too complicated for two 80 year olds!

A fabulous cottage very well equipped very modern cosy and little touches that make your stay perfect.

The weather let us down.

This is a lovely cottage.

It was very clean and attractively furnished. There was a welcome basket including tea, coffee, milk sachets, biscuits and crisps, as well as a a cleaning pack, including washing up sponge, small washing up container and dishwasher tablets, although there were also extra tablets in the under sink cupboard. The main bedroom had lots of clothes storage and a very comfortable kingsize bed. It was great to have a smart TV for the evenings. Outside, the seating area in the garden was a real sun trap, and despite being above the height of the house, it was sheltered from the cool April winds, so that we sat outside most late afternoons after a day of walking or sightseeing. The location is very good for sightseeing. You can walk down a lane almost opposite the driveway entrance and it takes you straight down to the beach and to the English Coastal path, so excellent for walks. (Note that you can't let dogs off to run around in Budle Bay, due to protection of wildlife.) There are several pubs and restaurants in Bamburgh and small supermarkets in Seahouses, about 10minutes drive away. All in all, Coral Cottage is a perfect base for a week on the Northumberland coast.

This is a charming cottage which is much bigger than the listing suggests.

Great location about 1 mile out of Bamburgh with a very short walk down the hill to the beautiful Budle Bay. Wouldn’t recommend the walk down the road to Bamburgh - hilly and on a main route with fast cars Cottage is very modern with most things you’ll need and a nice little welcome basket. Smart TV is a bonus, with good WiFi and an electric car charger. View from the garden across the bay is stunning - unfortunately the weather didn’t allow us to spend much time there Parking for two cars but needs some careful coordination with neighbours to ensure all cars can easily get in and out.

Property was lovely, ideally based for walking or touring the area, the bedroom wall and plugs were very dusty near the window.

We had issues with all the tv’s the problem wasn’t fixed until nearly four days into our stay, didn’t think the cottage company was over helpful, it’s a pity the good house keeping bond doesn’t work both ways. The garden was a no go area most of our stay as a tree was being cut down which we wasn’t advised about, also we had someone enter the cottage whilst we were out for some reason on our last day which we were also not advised about.

excellent comfortable cottage.

..... quiet and super to chill. Also, just a short walk to Budle Bay. Perhaps , a bigger ( more comfortable) chair for the 3rd guest , in the main room as the sofa is a bit small for three persons. Overall, a great place to stay , fully recommended

After having some bad experiences this year of short breaks.

This was fantastic.Within an hour of arriving my wife said she could easily live here.It had everything one needs.plus and extra little goody basket. as it was November we did light the fire which made it nice and cosy.It was lovely and quiet,With a short walk to the beach.Which we did and had a fantastic walk to Bamburgh and back again.Would highly recommend.

I would suggest that the brown folder with instructions for appliances and especially the heating(which was complicated without the instructions ) be placed in a PROMINENT position and not under the coffee table!

Everything else was just right

Only one prob was hot water.

Took an age to figure out how to get hot water (not familiar with Nest). Don't understand why it was not available all the time. Got there in the end. Otherwise fabulous

If I could share some photographs as well please - for the owner.

The cottage is in a beautiful location; we've stayed at Tughall Steads many times and at The Wyndings, but this is very central - quiet, a stroll to the beautiful Budle Bay and not far from my special place - Ross Sands. The cottage is huge, but it does have some maintenance issues. The right-hand window in the bedroom is really stiff and doesn't close fully; that could be a problem in Winter. The same in the living room with one of the windows; if you open it you have to really try hard to close it. One of the handles was already broken, presumably from someone trying to close it. Cleanliness - for the most part it's okay, but the back yard and garden really needs some attention. The chairs were really dirty and full of bird poo - hard to keep up to that I know - but I cleaned them the best I could so we could sit out one morning for breakfast. So much more could be done with that outside space. The boiler appears to be in the shed in the back garden. Not very insulated I would have thought? It took a long while to get any hot water to the shower which is a waste of water. The windows - you'll see from the photograph how bad they were - front and back - I cleaned them as best I could. I left the cottage spotless; I always do, and I stripped the beds. I noticed a nasty stain on the duvet which made me feel a little queasy (again, I have a photograph to send). There was no pillow protector on one of the pillows; again not really acceptable. I would also get rid of the two mismatched rugs in the bedroom; they don't look clean at all. It's an interesting choice of IKEA outdoor metal tables as bedside tables, but perhaps easier to keep clean. Under the coffee table, that clearly hadn't been cleaned for some time; the books etc were dirty so I cleaned that. There's a bit of a 'spaghetti junction' of wires hanging down from the kitchen units which needs attention. On the positive, the shower strength was excellent and the large shower head much appreciated. The kitchen was fantastic; very spacious and lots of space. Almost all kitchen items had been provided. It needed a larger wine glass; just one small one in the cupboard, so I bought one and left it there. We'll definitely be back; we loved it but I think the owners need to know about the maintenance / cleanliness issues if they're not local. Thanks

Lovely spacious cottage, very well equipped and comfortable.

We had a great week in a lovely location. We appreciated that the kitchen was so well equipped and everything easy to use.

This was the nicest house we had the pleasure of staying in for a week, excellent location in a beautiful part of the world.

Would have easily stayed forever, thank you

What a wonderful surprise when I arrived.

Exactly as listed and the kitchen so well stocked. Absolutely everything you could possibly need. Beautifully decorated and clean. Amazing power shower, sadly missed now I'm home. Lovely little garden but would have prefered a photo of the steps. My little dachshund recently had spine surgery but she waited, top and bottom to be carried. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay and will return.

Just got back from a fantastic break on the Northumberland coast.

Coral Cottage is a great place to stay as Budle Bay and the beach with views of Lindisfarne is only a 5 minute walk down the path on the other side of the road. The walk along the coastal path to Bamburgh and the castle is stunning, all the major attractions are within a 20-30 minute drive from Budle, we visited Holy Island and Lindisfarne Castle, Amble, Alnwick, Craster and Seahouses to name a few. The cottage was spotlessly clean, warm, cosy (easy to control Nest central heating) and beautifully presented with pictures of local scenery and has everything you need especially the well equipped kitchen.

We have stayed before - the new kitchen and bathroom are great- wish the 2nd sofa was still there Great location, great facilities - we will be back again!

Fabulous cottage/ barn conversation Clean and comfortable Everything was perfect -even found the hidden cutlery drawer Peaceful week Location perfect I would definitely recommend Coral Cottage Looking to book again

Lovely cottage but kitchen very cold even with heating on.

Cobwebs on ceilings but other than that clean. Garden not very clean or tidy could do with some maintenance. Doors hard to close and open quite stiff.

This property gave us a perfect weeks holiday.

It was clean to perfection and equiped with everything one could possibly need. As for the location , it is idyllic. I have used cottages for 50 years and this was by far the best ever. Can't wait to return !!

Upon arrival, there was a sign saying “do not use the fireplace for health and safety reasons”, an empty petrol can by the back door and a smell of petrol in the kitchen and living room.

As we arrived quite late we shut the doors (to avoid the smell entering the rest of the property) and continued with the holiday. After a couple of days the smell remained, we called Sykes who sent someone to the property. A few hours later we were informed there’s no problem and the smell of petrol “meets required standards.” Not much we could do so we stayed for the duration and then left on checkout. A real shame as the property itself was lovely, you do not expect to feel slightly unwell from petrol fumes on holiday however.

Lovely cottage - well kept, clean and comfortable for our stay; would use again.

Good location.

A beautiful looking property with high ceilings and wooden beams looks stunning and All the facilities were there( had trouble finding cutlery) but a phone call later and a hidden drawer solved the mystery it really could do with a deep clean - you can forgive spiders webs high up in the eves but in lamp shades next to the sofa and at the side of the sofa in corners of skirting ( a quick hoover would have sorted) The living room tv was extremely dusty and the shower door runners were very grimy ( small things but easily fixed) and we can’t be sure but we both thought maybe the bedding wasn’t fresh We were disappointed with our 3 night stay mid October ( only managed 2) went home early - it was freezing cold (unable to use log burner a sign stuck on the front informing us of health and safety issues) and the heating system just doesn’t warm the property adequately Not a problem for a summer stay but not recommended for the cold weather Also when leaving the key security box wouldn’t lock so had to drop keys in at seahouses office

The cottage was lovely and in a great location, just cross the road and onto the beach for long walks.

The kitchen was really well equipped and the general decor was well done and cosy. Cottage is in a good location for getting out and about with Bamburgh close by which is one of our favourite places. The only downside to Coral Cottage was the EV charger which did not work, this was a welcome feature and much needed on arrival. On contacting the number we were given got through to Northumbria Coast and Country Cottages, we had to ring four times over four days, not once did they return a call telling us any updates. I understand that things do go wrong but assume this had not been checked as unlike the wood burner we weren't notified that it was not working. We got told on the third phone call that the owners had said we could plug into the cottage, this was not possible, for one thing we hadn't brought the plug in three pin charger but in any case it wouldn't have reached a socket and even if it had it would have meant having the front door open while charging which obviously is not practical, I explained that we didn't have it to the lady on the phone and she mentioned trying to get something out to us, again, no call back. Due to this we had to be looking for charging points on occasions when planning days out, not what we had expected to be doing. The poor customer service is what has annoyed us and I think the owners should be aware. I contacted Sykes on our account as it says to do but so far have had no reply other than an automated one.

Beautiful cottage with quality decor and they have thought of everything you could possibly need.

We were pleasantly surprised how close the beach was to the property and the sea view we hadn't realised we would have from the garden and bedroom window. The electric car charging point was an added benefit

Coral cottage is ideally situated and the cottage is clean and lovely.

The garden outside is perfect for the dogs and it has a lovely big kitchen and all the necessities for an enjoyable stay. The only criticism would be the tv’s in the bedrooms dont work properly ( handset with tv) and the coffee machine which looks like a treat does not come with any pods so was a tad disappointing. This cottage could be made into a cottage for four not just three as the second bedroom is big enough. If this happens please come back to me as I will definitely book it again . Thank you for the use of your lovely cottage

This was our third visit and we love this cottage.

The new kitchen and shower are both an added luxury, well thought out. We had problems charging the car on the first evening but this was quickly sorted out the next day. And the new fridge was not closing properly, but again this was sorted out quickly. Great problem solving by all concerned!! We will be back - great, peaceful location and lovely beach walks.

Beautiful cottage, well equipped and furnished.

Couldn’t find a pub within 0.8 miles but there is one 1.5 miles away. Nice sea view/glimpse from upper garden but not from house. In all, very nice and would book again

It was a beautiful cottage in a great location but our stay was marred by a very strong smell of oil, particularly in the kitchen.

I've been in oil-heated properties before and not smelt it as strong as this. Also, I was very frustrated that the window cleaner came during our stay and delayed us leaving. It made us feel very uncomfortable to have strangers at the windows and surely this could have been arranged during the 6 hours that were allocating for handover.

Fabulous cottage, best we've stayed in.

Fantastic location, great facilities, everything you need in a lovely cottage.

Coral Cottage is an absolutely delightful property, just a short walk down to the beach in Budle Bay, where you can pick up the Northumbria Coastal Path and either head round to Bamburgh or in land towards Belford.

It took us a while to locate the cutlery (it’s in a draw in another draw!) but, apart from that, it would definitely be our first choice for our next trip up to Northumberland. The seating is comfortable, as are the beds and there is everything you need to make it a home from home for the duration of your stay. We really loved being so close to the sea, which you can view from the upper deck of the garden. Northumberland has always been our favourite holiday stay and our favourite places, Bamburgh, Seahouses, Beadnell Bay and Holy Island are all just a short drive from the cottage.

We had a wonderful week.

The property was excellent. Clean, tidy and very comfortable. The scenery and beaches are stunning and we would love to return later in the year.

Property was delightful and as described.

It appeared extremely clean, however more attention needs to be paid to under setees, beds and wardrobes, extremely well equipped and lovely safe garden for small dog. Would love to come back during a summer. Highly recommend.

Had a lovely pre Christmas stay in coral cottage Very close to walks in both Budle Bay and Bamburgh Loved the real log burner

Lovely cottage - well equipped kitchen.

Would have been good to have logs and kindling when booking in winter. Lovely and warm though when we arrived. Clearer instructions or already connected to Netflix would be handy Overall a really lovely cottage

Absolutely beautiful cottage in Budle Bay which is located besides the beach in an excellent spot for bird watchers or just people wanting to get away from it all.

Everything from location to cleanliness was first class. Definitely recommend.

We had a great stay at Coral, there was a slight problem on arrival but all was soon sorted by the team.

The property is very comfortable and well fitted. A couple of notes though, information in the property is out of date, bin days listed are for 2022 and as a consequence the grey bin appears not to have been emptied for weeks, and in fact previous guests have dumped bags and bottles in the middle store, this will encourage vermin. Also washing machine instructions are for a previous washing machine, not much good at all. Moan over, thankyou for a lovely stay.

Although the house inside was very clean the outside was very bad.

Before going on holiday I noted that a previous person had commented on this and I therefore thought it would have been addressed. The immediate patio outside the kitchen was a disgrace. My husband swept some of the dirt and old leaves away to stop it coming into the house when we oped the door. Also the front door and surrounds needed attention and was most unwelcoming. At the price we were paying this should have been addressed.

Nice well situated property.

Very well stocked kitchen. Welcome packs very useful. View and beach accessibility not quite as good as expected but didn't detract away from the beautiful surroundings-great for early morning walks. Some small issues: Bed a little hard, power showers great but not easy to get to required temp. Exercise caution as the 'hot' is almost scalding and comes unexpectedly. Windows in kitchen difficult to close and in need of maintenance. Had to clean the windows outside due to accumulated dust and cobwebs. Despite the above the cottage is comfortable and worth it. Lovely place and surroundings.

A comfortable, well equipped cottage in a great location near the sea.

Would highly recommend.

We greatly enjoyed our stay our Coral Cottage.

In particular, we liked that the kitchen was well equipped for self catering and the garden was lovely on the one day we had sun in the evening! We wish we could have used it more. We have a baby so the highchair was much appreciated, but the straps on it were filthy and badly need cleaning. The property in general seemed clean but we did notice a musty smell in the bedroom. However, these are minor issues that did not detract from our stay overall.

Lovely cottage everything you need.

Sea views from bedroom and top garden. Walking distance to Budle Bay, lovely beach. The only little complaint would be the garden, just needs a little attention otherwise a perfect stay. Would definitely recommend.

We love Coral Cottage.

This was our second stay. So quiet and so near the sea and great to have a charger for our car. Good that outside had been tidied up since last year so it was easier to get bins out without battling with climbing plants! And great to have toilet rolls provided this year too! My only little grumble was that the patio furniture was really grubby and I had to clean it before use, especially the glass topped table.

Comfortable and well-equipped cottage in good location.

Mould in some parts of bathroom could do with attention. Soap in kitchen would be useful. Nice welcome pack - thanks!

Lovely cottage very well equipped will definitely return.

The house was adequate for our needs.

However it was disappointing in some aspects in that I feel the advertising was misleading. We chose this house because it looked bright and airy with views to the sea. In reality it was not. I then looked at the advertising again and realised that every light was on in the property when in reality the house is very dark with no outlook whatsoever just looking into a courtyard with cars parked at the windows. I appreciate this is the layout of the house but it should really have been pointed out - we would not have booked this. One thing that should have been sorted was the length of the grass in the upper garden. Clearing after the dog is far easier when the grass is maintained.

A very nice proprty, with everything you needed in it, apart from the patio/garden area needed a good clean up &the lawn needed mowing & shrubs needed a prune to make the area better.

The seating area caught the afternoon/evening sun making it a very pleasent place to sit for tea or drinks.

This is a lovely cottage in a beautiful area.

We all (including the dog) loved our week at Coral cottage and exploring surrounding area and beaches. As mentioned in previous reviews they are a few outstanding maintance jobs but these did not impact our holiday at all.

A lovely cottage with patio area and smallish grassed area up a few steps.

The cottage was very comfortable and clean and nicely furnished. The kitchen is well stocked with crockery & cookware and appliances, even a small coffee machine (the type with pods). We did find the two clumsy and awkwardly placed swinging arm lamps either side of the sofa a nuisance and apart from a few general maintenance issues we were not disappointed and enjoyed our stay. The beach is just across the road and down a short footpath and Bamburgh and Seahouses were just a short drive away. In the spirit of constructive feedback the maintenance issues as follows: - The grass needed cutting and garden furniture needed a bit of tlc, inside, cobwebs from the beams, ivy obscuring one of the skylights (knocks against the glass when windy), missing door threshold into the lounge and damaged door threshold in the hall nearest the shower room, rust stains from a slight or previous leak on one of the hallway skylights, also we had to scrape back the stone clippings in the bin store to get the bin in and out and to be able to close the door properly and as you expect guests to put the bins out for collection it might be an idea to update your information booklet. (We looked up the correct day on the council website). Lastly, as mentioned in other reviews, we were disappointed there were no logs for the wood burner, it appears to be BYO! These were minor issues, the cottage and location are great!

The property was just right for the three of us.

The kitchen was extremely well equipped and the lounge had a cosy feel, especially when the log burner was on. No logs or kindling provided though! The property is ideally located for coastal walks and only a couple of miles from Bamburgh. The only observations were that the property was not as clean as we would have expected, and whilst we accept that the property allows pets, there was a distinct animal smell. Despite these points it did not spoil an otherwise very enjoyable stay.

The cottage is lovely - very spacious for 3 people and very well equipped.

We had a fabulous week of cold but bright frosty weather and loved the beach walks and pub lunches. It was a real bonus for us that it has an electric car charging point which made our first adventure away from home in our EV easy and stress free. Our only issue was that there was no fuel for the wood burning stove. We would have gone better prepared if we had known we needed to take our own wood. Maintenance issues- back door outside handle needs securing, adjuster knob on stove needs grub screw tightening, kitchen clock needs new battery, and the information file needs updating (eg tide timetables and refuse collections out of date)

The property was lovely and well maintained and presented.

Just a couple of points : first of all, the cottage is not that easy to find and directions are not clear, it would be far more welcoming to leave a light on in the cottage for arrival and the heating, even if turned on low. Also a small welcoming gesture would not go amiss. Rarely have we stayed in a cottage where there was not something left out to welcome guests ( a bottle of wine, cake, or something in the fridge with a little note etc)..... it is a nice gesture and always appreciated. Another issue was with the smoke alarm which went off every time we lit the wood burner ( and enough wood for a couple of uses at least should be provided) - that was a real nuisance. The windows need some attention as not easy to open.... and shut. All in all though, we had a lovely time. Northumberland is stunning and evocative, and Coral Cottage was a comfortable place to stay

The location is perfect for exploring the Northumberland coast and the house was well equipped.

All the little extras like milk in the fridge, biscuits, salt and pepper, washing up liquid etc made us feel really welcome

Coral Cottage was a beautifully hidden away cottage for 2/3 which is extremely spacious and well fitted throughout with lovely comfortable furniture and fully equipped kitchen.

We loved the whole property and its beautiful location. An extra treat was the sun on the lawn with the loungers too late at night, even in May. Just perfect!

Immaculate cottage and brilliantly equipped.

Could not have been better!

Beautiful characterful cottage in good location.

Nicely situated and convenient for shoreline and visits to Bamburgh and islands.

Comfortable accommodation

Coral Cottage was beautifully located, extremely spacious, comfortable and very well-equipped.

The location was perfect for peace and tranquillity and idea for visiting the beautiful Northumbrian Coast.

Coral cottage was perfect, very well equipped and lovely and warm to come home to after a walk on the beach.

Perfect for exploring the Bamburgh, Holy Island area.

Spacious, fabulous, brilliantly equipped.

Winter weekend in a wonderful comfortable cottage in a beautiful location

Large, very well appointed Cottage, with private garden/BBQ/eating area.

Cosy lounge with wood burner. Could easily sleep a family, or 4 adults with a larger bed in second bedroom. Short walk to coastline footpath.

A delightful barn conversion retaining original character and providing stylish, spacious accommodation.

In the kitchen, very well supplied with utensils and crockery and plenty of storage space. Attractive works of art throughout cottage. Superb location for walks and bird watching and great to have view of the bay from the garden. I'd like to return and will recommend to friends.

We really enjoyed our stay, lots of room in the cottage and nice garden to enjoy the sunshine.

Very well equipped kitchen. Great location, short walk down to Budle bay and very convenient for Bamburgh and exploring the area.

The location of Coral Cottage is superb, being so close to the bay and beach.

Loved the walks to Bamburgh and Seahouses. Great for dogs!