Heather Cottages - Plover | Bamburgh | Budle | Northumbria

Customer rating

3.8★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

12 Customer Review(s)

Charlotte
July 2025

“Having just spent 2 weeks at stablewood coastal cottages, overall location was lovely at budle bay however several issues were encountered during our stay- family of 4 and 2 small dogs, issue number 1 was the cleanliness of the cottage itself, very dissapointing and hasn't had a proper clean in what I would say a good 6 months the lingering smell of previous dogs and dust, when trying to use the hover the bag in the hover had clearly not been changed for months so couldn't pick anthing up and made things worse, issue number 2 as advised on the sheet of items in the cottage you could rent out a hot tub for an additional charge, we did this and however the maintenance team were good and came and set it up straight away we had problem after problem with it, a slow puncture that was clearly already there so the hot tub kept deflating, we had a constant error message even after the first use of the hot tub so after 2 weeks it was more trouble than it was worth at a cost of £180.”

Issue number 3 was the applewood inn that offers a discount if you go and eat there, I would advise you AVOID at all costs the service was terrible!! no one around the majority of the time, the food took over an hour to arrive and once it did arrive it was like slop/dog food and we refused to eat any of the meals and left. There is massive improvements needed to this place to make it viable for a pleasant stay.

Issue number 3 was the applewood inn that offers a discount if you go and eat there, I would advise you AVOID at all costs the service was terrible!! no one around the majority of the time, the food took over an hour to arrive and once it did arrive it was like slop/dog food and we refused to eat any of the meals and left. There is massive improvements needed to this place to make it viable for a pleasant stay.

- Charlotte, July 2025
John October 2024

“Very nice area and so close to the Beach, our Dog just loved it!”

Downsides: The Cottage was very cold, there are inefficient Electric Heaters that struggle to keep the place warm, although there was the use of a Wood Burner, after the initial setting the Fire it failed to draw enough air to keep it alight! The Electric Shower was totally inadequate, next to no pressure available! There were no Emergency Contact/Information/Leaflets available, one of us required Medical Care and the First Aid Kit was basically empty!

- John, October 2024
Chris October 2024

“This cottage and particularly the location is fantastic!”

The advertising and images do not do it justice and should be updated. I will recommend these cottages to my friends and family without hesitation. The mattress in the double room really does need changing (I notice this has been mentioned previously in other reviews). Apart from that, everything was excellent.

- Chris, October 2024
Sue August 2024

“We enjoyed our stay at the cottage.”

The location right next to the beach was fabulous. The cottage itself was comfortable although a little bit tired, the double bed was not particularly comfortable and mattress creaky upon exiting. Some things were well worn, the table had lots of scratches and the chair legs were dangerously wobbly for example, we reported everything we found, but as it said you gad to report everything within 24hrs it wasn't the best start to our holiday thst we had to go round cataloguing everything, so that we weren't blamed for it. We liked the little veranda space, but found other people dogs in the shared space quite annoying, our neighbours dogs were very excitable and barked and jumped up whenever we went out the back, not sure which dog owners it was, but they also didn't pick-up their dog litter straight away which wasn't very nice when we were trying to move across the shared space. I would definitely say the narrow stairs and downstairs bathroom, are not easy to negotiate particularly in the middle of the night. We ended up leaving the bathroom light on, so that we could see to get up and down without waking everyone up. Despite the small issues, we still had a really enjoyable stay.

- Sue, August 2024
Susan October 2023

“A truly cute little cottage in a breathtaking location, metres from a beautiful beach, the cottage had everything we needed by way of crockery, cutlery etc and the hosts had left a small welcome package with, tea, coffee, milk, sugar, hot chocolate and a bottle of wine.”

The cottage was clean and comfortable enough but the double bed in master bedroom was very small and mattress wasn't great, so we ended up sleeping separately . The bathroom which is on the ground floor was large with a decent sized bath and plenty of hot water, alas the shower above the bath lacks power.A little toiletries pack would have been a nice touch too. The stair case is incredibly narrow especially the lower steps which twist around so wouldn't be the best to manoeuvre if you had any kind of mobility issues. We loved the inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, but we weren't provided with enough fuel to last even one evening, you can BUY more but the welcome guide asks for 24 hours notice.However positives definitely outweigh any negatives and we would definitely return.

- Susan, October 2023
Richard October 2023

“The location is superb.”

However we found the cottage very cramped for space and a little dark. The stairs are not ideal with being so twisty and narrow. The double bed is also very small, which meant we had to sleep in separate rooms. It is also very pet friendly. Not having the bathroom and toilet on same level as the bedrooms is a minus particularly in view of the narrowness of the twisty staircase.

- Richard, October 2023
May 2018

“Cottage cosy and location stunning.”

- , May 2018
Mar 2017

“Very clean - good standard of towels and linen.”

- , Mar 2017
Nov 2016

“The property was fabulous with everything in it and more for a self catering holiday.”

It was nice and cosy and warm and comfortable. It was perfectly located, only a 2 minute walk to the beach with a fantastic sea view. And awesome sunsets!! It was one of the best holidays we have had. Perfect accomodation, location and so much to see in the area with incredible beaches for sea walks. Cant wait to go back next year!

- , Nov 2016
Oct 2016

“Well equipped, good accommodation.”

- , Oct 2016
Sep 2016

“The cottage was simply charming, well equipped; a real home from home.”

The standard throughout was high and we were very comfortable. My friend and I intend re-visiting next year.

- , Sep 2016
Sep 2016

“An excellent hideaway cottage.”

Peace and solitude. Night skies awesome with no light pollution. Good base for visits to attractions such as Holy Island and Bamburgh Castle.

- , Sep 2016

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double with TV, 1 x twin
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining/sitting room with woodburning stove
Electric heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
TV, DVD player, WiFi
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair and travel cot available on request
Off-road parking for 1 car
Enclosed communal garden with lawn, patio and private decking with barbecue and furniture
2 well behaved dogs welcome Please not £30 per dog per stay
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1.7 miles, pub 1.3 miles
Note: Beau Monde Leisure Spa: Free one hour swim or gym passes up to the occupancy of the cottage
Note: Beau Monde also has a beauty and hair salon all cottage guests receive 5% discount on hair and beauty treatments on production of their key fobs (excluding products).

The property

Heather Cottages - Plover is situated on the Lindisfarne Reserves on the glorious sandy beaches of Budle Bay.

These truly unique and charming former coastguard cottages stand in one of the most idyllic and desirable locations on the Northumberland coast.

Plover is 1 of 5 cottages with stunning views over the dunes to Budle Bay and Lindisfarne Castle beyond.

It is reached by a private road and are in a perfect location to explore the miles of sandy beaches extending north and south.

The coast line here is extremely popular with walkers, birdwatchers, kite and wind surfers alike, and you are well placed for visits to Lindisfarne, Bamburgh, Alnwick and Berwick. GROUND FLOOR Kitchen with oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge/freeze, microwave and filter coffee maker. Living/dining room with TV/ DVD, multi fuel stove, door to shared garden. Bathroom with bath, over shower, WC and basin. FIRST FLOOR Steep stairs. Bedroom 1 with double bed and TV.

Bedroom 2 with twin beds.

OTHER FACILITIES Shared enclosed patio and lawn garden, own furniture, BBQ and decked area with seating.

Electric heating.

All power, starter pack for log burner, bed linen and towels included in the rent.

Parking for 1 car.

2 dogs welcome .

Shared laundry room and secure bicycle stalls provided.

Outside tap.

Limited headroom upstairs due to sloped ceiling.

There are 7 properties at Heather Cottages (Sleeps 28 in total).

Beau Monde Leisure Spa Free one hour swim or gym passes up to the occupancy of the cottage. Beau Monde also has a beauty and hair salon all cottage guests receive 5% discount on hair and beauty treatments on production of their key fobs (excluding products). The property you are booking is a Heather Cottages - Plover.

Your property will match the details referred to in the property description, but it may not be the property that is pictured.

This property is on a holiday park/site and is provided by the park owner (or manager/agent of the property owner). Please see paragraph 22 of the booking conditions for additional terms that will apply to your booking.

Floorplans

1st FloorGround Floor

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

Stablewood Leisure

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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.

Note: Beau Monde Leisure Spa: Free one hour swim or gym passes up to the occupancy of the cottage. Note: Beau Monde also has a beauty and hair salon all cottage guests receive 5% discount on hair and beauty treatments on production of their key fobs (excluding products). Note: Shared laundry room and secure bicycle stalls provided
Note - This property has a good housekeeping bond of £250

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Heather Cottages - Plover

Bamburgh, Northumberland (Ref. 1122176)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Very nice area and so close to the Beach, our Dog just loved it!”

“This cottage and particularly the location is fantastic!”

“We enjoyed our stay at the cottage.”

“A truly cute little cottage in a breathtaking location, metres from a beautiful beach, the cottage had everything we needed by way of crockery, cutlery etc and the hosts had left a small welcome package with, tea, coffee, milk, sugar, hot chocolate and a bottle of wine.”

“The location is superb.”

“Cottage cosy and location stunning.”

“Very clean - good standard of towels and linen.”

“The property was fabulous with everything in it and more for a self catering holiday.”

“Well equipped, good accommodation.”

“The cottage was simply charming, well equipped; a real home from home.”

“An excellent hideaway cottage.”