Lapwing Cottage
Description
Lapwing Cottage is a listed barn conversion located in a lovely position 250m from beautiful Budle Bay and its beaches. The cottage is a cosy single storey stone building, beautifully furnished, and still retaining many original features, including exposed beams throughout. Budle Bay is part of the Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve and is renowned for its amazing sunsets and important bird sanctuary, making the area a haven for Ornithologists. The village of Bamburgh with its majestic castle and a good selection of places to dine is just 1.5 miles away, and Holy Island is just a short drive north making the cottage an ideal place to discover all that Northumberland has to offer.
ACCOMMODATION OVER ONE LEVEL (Ground)
Kitchen/Dining room with spacious well equipped kitchen with electric oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, fridge/freezer and large dining table and chairs.
Living Room with stone fireplace with multi fuel stove, LED TV/DVD and radio/CD player.
Bedroom 1 with double bed.
Bedroom 2 compact room with twin beds.
Bathroom with bath, over shower, basin and WC.
OTHER FACILITIES
South facing patio and lawn garden with far reaching views over the Cheviot Hills. Oil central heating. All power, starter fuel for stove during winter months, bed linen and towels included in rent. Private parking for 2 cars.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Open Fire
- Pet Friendly
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Open Fire
- Pet Friendly
- Smoke Free
- Near Walks
- Washing Machine
What guests are saying
Lovely cottage, very comfortable in a beautiful location.
Has everthing you could need. Budle bay is right on your doorstep Bamburgh just 5mins drive which is gorgeous with its stunning castle and a fantastic beach.
Lovely to hear you enjoyed your week at Lapwing, thank you so much for your kind review.
Lovely feature property superb location
Thank you for your review Linda
A beautiful clean, comfortable cottage.
Very warm and cosy. A perfect location for seeing many of the local attractions. Very dog friendly with fantastic beaches nearby. Will definitely return.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Sally, I’m pleased you enjoyed your stay at Lapwing Cottage, it would be lovely to have you back
Beautiful location, very well equipped with everything you need
Thank you for leaving a review Rob, great to hear you enjoyed your stay
Beautiful cottage .
Felt totally at home . Clean and cosy . Perfectly situated to visit local areas .
Thank you Helen, hope you get back again with the family x
The accommodation was first class and we immediately felt at home.
The property was beautifully maintained inside and out and had everything we needed to have an amazing holiday. It's proximity to the sea, Bamburgh Castle, Seahouses and Beadnell Bay was perfect and evening walks from the cottage along the beach were spectacular. We would highly recommend Lapwing Cottage.
That sounds like you had a fabulous holiday Jonathan, lovely to hear ! Thank you for choosing Lapwing and thank you for your taking the time to share your experience
Had a great time at Lapwing Cottage.
Beautiful setting and the cottage was gorgeous with everything we needed and very clean. We had a lovely week there and would definitely recommend to others.
Thank you for your lovely review Jennifer, I will pass on your comment to Chloe regarding how clean it was, always nice to hear.
Loved our rented property which was overall very clean.
It had everything you could want in terms of equipment and appliances for self catering . Location was very quiet and a short drive to popular locations of Bamburgh, Seahorses, Alnwick and Berwick on Tweed. The only thing we found was the bedrooms were small, particularly the twin room, which means the beds were small so my husband and I had to sleep in separate rooms. I only mention this as four larger sized or tall adults holidaying together might struggle. It must be appreciated that the focus has been on larger living space which was great and as advertised and we would book this property again without hesitation. There were lots of things in the property should you want to stay in such as CD's, DVD's, books, jig saws etc and even adult colouring books which we thoroughly enjoyed doing! This was a lovely property and again, we would stay here again for sure.
Thank you for your constructive review Sandra, hopefully it will help others when deciding whether Lapwing is suitable for their party. The photographs are quite reflective of the spaces but I appreciate you highlighting this for others. Lovely to hear you enjoyed your stay, had fun exploring the area and would be happy to return.
We had a lovely stay at lapwing cottage.
Beautiful cottage with well equipped kitchen. We travelled everyday to the absolutely stunning beach at Bamburgh and also walks along Budle bay beach. Amenities at Seahouses are not too faraway. Fabulous location. Liz,Howard & Ava (dog)
Thank you for you taking the time to leave your review, I’m pleased you enjoyed your stay at Lapwing, Ava will have had an amazing time
Lapwing is a beautiful cottage, very spacious and comfortable with everything you need included.
It has a lovely patio perfect for enjoying a cuppa or a glass of wine.It's perfectly located as it is straight across the road from the beach and you can walk all the way to Seahouses. We would definitely stay here again.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Susan, I’m pleased you enjoyed your stay and found the cottage to your liking. It would be lovely to have you back again.
This property continues to delight us; we've stayed here a few times now.
Lovely area. Perfect central location for all amenities. Would love to keep this a secret, lol. We will be returning as usual next year.
So pleased you had another enjoyable week at Lapwing Cottage Tracy, thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. Look forward to you welcoming you again soon x
We had a lovely time no doubt helped by the weather!
The cottage was just what we wanted. Peaceful but not too far from the things we wanted to do. Hope you have a busy summer season.
Thank you for your review Teresa, I’m pleased you had a lovely week
The property was ideal for our situation.
It was warm and had an excellent kitchen, with everything we needed. It was situated in a lovely place within a short walk to Budle beach. The views from there were breathtaking. Close to Bamburgh with its eateries and shops.
Hi Mavis, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the cottage and beautiful scenery right in the doorstep.
Like to say what a lovely cottage we had great time staying here really comfortable beds witch so nice.
wish we could have stayed on bit longer. had everything you needed so nice throughout the Cottage lovely views for walks and for dogs so just like to say thank Grace you have beautiful cottage
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Terry. I’m really pleased you loved the cottage and had such an enjoyable break x
We have spent a lovely week in Budle Bay.
Lapwing Cottage is beautiful. Comfortable beds, great bathroom and shower, kitchen had everything we needed. We loved the tasteful decor and the wood burner created a very pleasant atmosphere. The location is superb - a five minute walk to one of the best beaches in the world (in my opinion!). Thank you Grace.
Thank you for your lovely review Heather. I am so please you found the cottage to your liking and I have to agree that the beaches on the doorstep are absolutely stunning !
We LOVED our stay over Christmas this year.
Easy to find, great instructions on how to get in etc and a really thoughtful welcome pack of local produce - the beer and prosecco were also a huge hit! The property was lovely, so clean and so comfortable. It had the amenities we could wish for and it was perfectly adequate for us to cook Christmas dinner. There were instruction booklets left so we could work everything and there was a great welcome book to which had lots of information about the property and local area. Bamburgh was a 5min drive away and Seahouses 8mins (where you find a local co op to replenish everything). The beach was a very short walk from the property, which was great on Christmas day. When we arrived there was space for our car but i would say that it would have been difficult if there had been two cars for the property - but not the hosts fault at all! Similarly i do think it would be dangerous to walk on the roadside to Bamburgh in the winter months as it would be really dark on the way back - again not the host’s fault - so we’re looking forward to an early morning beach walk to the castle and back next time. Honestly, i couldn’t recommend this cottage enough, we LOVED it and can’t wait to come back.
Well that certainly was a glowing review, thank you so much Rose, I’m so pleased you enjoyed Christmas in the cottage ! Lapwing has parking for 2 vehicles, the property next door also has parking for 2, if everyone is courteous, then 4 cars shouldn’t be a problem. I agree with you that the roadside is definitely not a great route to/from Bamburgh in the dark. There is a bus which I think runs until about 7pm, timetables may be different over Christmas though. Best wishes for 2026 and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
We love Lapwing Cottage and have stayed in this lovely place quite a few times.
It is spacious and warm and quiet - perfect for us both and our dog Milou. Kitchen is well equipped. Beds comfy and bathroom perfect for a hot shower! Lovely walks from the door step and a bus stop outside. Check out The Ship Inn at Low Newton, butchers at Bamburgh and shops at Seahouses.
Jeremy, thank you for your fabulous review and thank you for choosing to stay at Lapwing Cottage again, it’s really lovely to have guests returning year after year.
Such a beautiful cottage, and an amazing location, just a few hundred yards from the beach.
We loved the walk along the coastal path to Bamburgh. Visited 3 castles in total, and what felt like several miles of sometimes deserted sandy beaches, including on Lindisfarne. Would recommend The Lord Crewe in Bamburgh. Food delicious and service excellent, but book because it doesn't seat masses, and it's popular. Also for supplies, it's easier to park up and use the co-op at Belford than at Seahouses. Lapwing cottage was perfect. Spacious kitchen/diner, and living area, and the wood burner was so easy to use. The shower was really powerful and lots of hot water. Loved the place and location so much that if I ever saw it on Rightmove then I'd be bidding to buy it! Needless to say we'll be booking to stay again.
Thank you for the fabulous review Linda, very much appreciated. It sounds like you really made the most of your stay in the cottage, it is lovely to hear when guests enjoy their holiday as much as you clearly did. Look forward to you visiting again x
This was a stunning property in a great location.
It had a well equipped kitchen, beautiful bathroom and cosy bedrooms giving it a warm and inviting appeal after days out walking. I would certainly recommend this property as a comfortable base for your Northumberland adventure and I would certainly stay here again.
Thank you for your lovely review Tracey, l’m so pleased you found the cottage to your liking and had an enjoyable week.
Another wonderful stay in Lapwing cottage Brilliant location well kept got everything you need will be back
Jane, thank you for returning to Lapwing, I’m so pleased you enjoyed your stay, always lovely to get a positive response from a returning visitor x
Lovely, cosy and quaint property, a beautiful location.
Only really one fault, my partner found the main bed was a little hard. But that’s a matter of opinion Recommend the property and the location is jaw dropping. With budle bay, 5 mins walk Bamburgh just over a mile and of course the amazing lindisfarne.
Thank you for your positive review Alan, lovely comments and kind recommendation. Disappointing to receive such a low score for the cleanliness of the cottage, house keeping standards are usually spot on.
Our first visit to Lapwing Cottage.
What a great find ! Lovely, comfortable, cosy cottage in a great location. Had everything we could want. A great base to visit many places. Will definitely visit again. Will recommend to family and friends.
Hi Keeley, So pleased your week went well and you enjoyed the cottage. It would be lovely to have you back sometime, its a wonderful spot, quiet but within walking distance of the bustle of Bamburgh. Thank you for taking time to leave a fab review
Really great or , Very well equipped and presented in a fantastic location I haven't elaborated I want you to go wow also when you walk in.
.lovely garden to sit in for breakfast. Great walks right out side your door , a round walk to Bambrough is about 4 miles with world beating views . Would highly recommend. it was worth the 400 miles ish drive
Dear Brian & Anne, Thank you very much for your very enthusiastic review, its lovely to hear when visitors have enjoyed the cottage and the beautiful coastline right on the doorstep. After your long drive to get there I’m pleased it didn’t disappoint x
A lovely comfortable cottage,ideally located to explore the stunning coastline.
Hi Keith, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review, I’m so pleased you enjoyed your time at the cottage
Attractive and comfortable.
Best thing was easy access to beach and fields (with rabbits!) which perfect for walking the dog. The only negative was the limited choice of TV programmes, bur we took the opportunity to hone our Scrabble skills.
Hi Margaret, thank you so much for your 5* review, I’m pleased you enjoyed the cottage and it’s location and I hope you won the Scrabble
Love this cottage and the beautiful area around it definitely will use again
Thank you for your review Susan, it would be lovely to have you back again
Great place to stay in a good location.
I would of liked the garden to of had a gate so our dog could wander freely. But that is just one negative in a lot of positives.
Hi Scott, I’m pleased you enjoyed your stay at Lapwing Cottage and I appreciate your positive feedback, thank you. (Sadly enclosing the garden with a gate is not an option due to Budle Sands etiquette)
Nice cottage with good location on doorstep.
Nicely converted overall. Little disappointed with there being no welcome pack that is usually the norm these days.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Daryl, I’m pleased you enjoyed the cottage and its location.
There was a problem with the boiler which Grace had resolved promptly.
How ever we did notice that it did smell which was quite strong at times. Otherwise we loved the cottage and would stay there again and recommend.
Thank you for your kind review Brian and your understanding regarding the boiler issue.
Another fab' week in this great cottage.
So pleased you had a good week Edward and thank you for the positive review. Best Wishes Grace
Lapwing is a lovely cottage in an atmospheric location.
It is exceptionally cosy for a deep winter stay - the central heating responds to a flick of the thermostat and the wood-burning fire is amply supplied not only with logs but also kindling, firelighters and matches. Very highly recommended.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review Simon, I’m so pleased you find the cottage to your liking and that even in the colder months it’s warm and cosy. Look forward you welcoming you again next year.
Loved our stay so much we've booked again for March
Hi Susan, thank you for your positive review, I’m so pleased you enjoyed your stay and will be returning. Northumberland is addictive ! Grace
Lapwing cottage provides a great all round experience of the Northumbrian coast, starting from the doorstep in Budle Bay within walking distance to Bamburgh and it's fantastic castle.
The accommodation provides all that is required for your stay the only fault would be that the double mattress is very uncomfortable and we could not get used to it which meant long sleepless nights. But overall we had a very enjoyable week.
Thank you for your review George, I’m please that overall you enjoyed the cottage and your stay in Northumberland. Sorry that you found the mattress uncomfortable, it’s a difficult one to rectify as everyone has their own preferences but I will certainly look into it.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay- everything we needed was supplied and of great quality.
Thank you for your comments Emma, so pleased you enjoyed your stay
Lapwing was, for us, perfect.
It was very well appointed and in very good condition throughout, we were very comfortable, in fact we regretted not booking 2 weeks. I highly recommend Lapwing.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Nigel, I’m so pleased you had a fabulous week in Northumberland and that you enjoyed your stay in the cottage
Lovely comfortable and very well equipped cottage in a stunning location.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Be aware the twin room is very small. Fine for younger children but teens and up may find it too close to their sibling for comfort (we ended up with one choosing to sleep on the sofa!)
Hi Emma, Thank you very much for your review and 100% score even though the twin room didn’t work for your family. I appreciate your feed back and and acknowledge the room isn’t the biggest, the description does say ‘compact’ and the photograph, although I have improved the decor, does pretty much show the whole room, wardrobe storage is outside the room in the passage. Hopefully this is helpful for others looking to book and I really hope it didn’t spoil your stay.
Lapwing is a wonderful holiday barn conversion.
Friends visiting from the USA this year were struck by the elegance and comfort of our accommodation when compared to their own let. Feel free to book Lapwing - I’ve already reserved my weeks for next year.
Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience Simon, I know you have stayed at Lapwing before so I’m pleased the cottage lived up to your expectations and so glad to hear you will be returning next year, your review is very much appreciated
Beautiful cottage and stylishly presented.
Conveniently situated for exploring Northumberland. An out of the way location yet conveniences a short drive away.
Hi Colin, thank you for taking the time to leave a review, so pleased you enjoyed your stay
Lapwing is a beautiful cottage and was agret base for exploring the area from.
Thank you for your positive feedback, I’m so pleased you enjoyed the cottage and got to explore the beautiful surrounding area
A really great stay.
Everything in the cottage was spot on, easy access to the bay and great for the dogs.
Thank you for leaving such a lovely review Benita and thank you for bearing with me getting the smoke alarm sorted, I’m pleased you all enjoyed your stay in the cottage.
What a beautiful cottage in a most amazing place.
The second bedroom is very small. And doesn’t have a mirror. Lovely extra bits to make it home from home. Double bed is uncomfortable. The location would be hard to bear
We had a lovely stay at Lapwing Cottage.
The cottage was in an ideal location for exploring the area. It was around 5 minutes drive from Bamburgh and located opposite Budle Bay which made for a stunning view. The property had everything we needed. It was a perfect size for our family. Beds were comfortable. It was clean and tidy. We couldn’t find any fault with the property and would highly recommend it.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Matthew, your feedback is really appreciated, great to hear the cottage helped make your stay in Northumberland an enjoyable one.
When we stayed previously it was just coming out of covid.
So, I thought cleaning etc was difficult to keep up. This time the amount of dust, cobwebs and spiders was not what I expected. There was cobwebs on the table with lamp and cd player. I used the brush in cupboard to remove webs from bathroom, double bedroom, the webs were on the wall down to the headboard. There is a hoover that if used properly would remove unwanted dust/ webs. The rubber bath mat in the bath, was disgusting, black mould on the underneath. I know that the cottage as a septic tank, but there are natural products that can remove mould/dirt from plastic shower surround and sealant. I know the change over is time critical. But by just leaving products on to work, doing other cleaning, then returning would make a difference.
Hi Tracy - I am so sorry that the cottage wasn’t up to standard with the cleaning. The ceilings are very high and it is difficult to get up there however lower level should be cleaned thoroughly for every arrival, dust and cobwebs on surfaces is not acceptable. I did visit on Saturday 25th and spent a lot of time cleaning into corners and areas that may have been missed at turn around and I have replaced the bath mat. I hope this didn’t spoil you stay too much and you still managed to have an enjoyable week. Kind regards, Grace
We had a wonderful stay in Lapwing cottage for a week in July (for context, we are a couple with two boys aged 10 & 14).
The cottage is very nicely decorated, comfortable, quiet and welcoming. Everything we needed was provided and Grace was an excellent host - fixing a small problem within a few hours. Highly recommended!
Thank you Matthew, I love it when guests enjoy the cottage and have a great holiday, it is a little gem and in a perfect position to visit the local attractions, I appreciate you kind words.
Thanks for the lovely stay!
The cottage is beautiful- we loved the decor and furnishings and the garden! The location is also great with the beach being so nearby. The only slight problem was that the lock needs replacing/mending on the front door but other than that it was spotless.
So pleased you enjoyed your stay and loved the cottage. Thank you for the note about the front door, I will get someone to take a look at the lock.
We had a lovely stay at Lapwing Cottage.
It is comfortable and has everything you need for your stay. Very pretty part of the country.
Thank you for your positive feedback, so pleased you enjoyed the cottage and got to see the beauty of Northumberland.
We had a fantastic stay and the cottage was a perfect place to enjoy all the beauty of the area.
Lapwing has everything you could wish for although we would suggest a soft broom in the store cupboard as we (even on holiday) like to clean up a little. Altogether Lapwing is a surprisingly large and accommodating place to stay and we would not hesitate to stay again.
I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay at the cottage Tony, thank you for the positive feedback. Sorry the broom had gone missing, I will make sure it is replaced. It would be lovely to have you back again sometime
Thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay at Lapwing cottage.
Everything is provided to make your stay the best it can be. Cottage is spacious, comfortable, and inviting. The log fire in recent weather's was very welcomed (currently, some of the best value logs are available from the little independent food store in seahouses). The only thing I didn't realise from the pictures is that there is a road between the back of the property and where you get down to the beach - I had imagined a field at the back of the house and then straight to the beach. Nonetheless, still enjoyed our stay immensely and will head back in the future. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your feedback Katie, so pleased you enjoyed your stay and the were comfortable in the cottage.
This was our fourth year in a row at Lapwing.
We shall be back in 2019. We find the property and its position ideal. We don’t bring a car and find the bus services excellent to go up and down the coast. A simple and relaxing break.
Nice property well fitted out and in an excellent position for exploring the surrounding area.
This Cottage suited us perfectly.
It’s of a very high standard, the location is far enough away from the main touristy areas but within reach of local services. We’ve stayed in another four cottages in Northumberland and this is head and shoulders above the others. We’ve been home less than 24 hours and we would return there right now if it were possible. Lapwing is a gem.
Fabulous property, in a stunning location, five minutes walk to the beach and a leisurely stroll along coast or headland to Bamburgh.
The cottage is very well laid out, it has a very spacious kitchen diner and is well supplied with kitchen equipment and crockery. The bedroom was warm and cosy. The bathroom felt like a spa, beautiful.
Excellent spacious yet cosy property in an ideal situation for exploring the coast around Bamburgh.
Property very clean, and comfortable.
Couldn't fault it!
Very well located for travel and walking around the immediate coast line and 5 mins from the best bay ever.
..Budle! The Cottage is comfortable modern and clean, well equipped and private.
We have stayed at Lapwing cottage 4 times now and love it’s location.
We hope to stay again in the future.
Great property ideally located for the coast and the expansive beaches.
Lapwing is the perfect cottage for getting away from it all with easy access to the most beautiful beaches and near by location attractions.
It has everything you need inside. I would recommend the cottage to everyone as it is very cosy and comfortable with everything you need for a lovely stay in Northumbria.
Smart, clean, comfortable and in a brilliant location.
Great place to stay.
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
Note: Garden is not enclosed, there is an opening.
No Thursday arrivals
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1122107
Parking
Designated parking place
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome