Victoria Cottage | Norham | Northumbria | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.9★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

40 Customer Review(s)

Roger
June 2024

“Excellent. We intend to re-book for 2025 2 weeks time”

- Roger, June 2024
Wendy April 2024

“This cottage is perfect for our needs me the wife,motherinlaw and the dog we ...”

This cottage is perfect for our needs me the wife,motherinlaw and the dog we have been to this cottage loads of times and we shall keep coming back we are very gratefull to the owners

- Wendy, April 2024
Lynne March 2024

“Lovely cottage, spacious for two people, warm and comfortable.”

Great enclosed large garden. Walks from the doorstep, great view of the castle. Two pubs, fantastic butcher and mobile chippy van on a Thursday night. Also local shop is well stocked. Plentiful beaches nearby, a lovely areas. A lovely relaxing break.

- Lynne, March 2024
Diane February 2024

“An ideal base for exploring this area.”

Norham is a beautiful, peaceful village, with a variety of walking opportunities - perfect for dog owners. The cottage is clean and heating works efficiently. The living room and conservatory are both impressive and spacious, with one window framing Norham castle. Both bedrooms are smaller but adequate. The twin room is an internal room with no window. Various levels make the garden interesting, and so long as the side gate is bolted, it's totally enclosed for children or dogs. At night the castle is lit up and looks amazing from the upper garden. . We found inside and outdoors to be well equipped, although a floodlight for the garden would be useful on darker evenings. Overall, we enjoyed our visit and found plenty to do in this lovely region.

- Diane, February 2024
Angela February 2024

“We have stayed at Victoria Cottage a number of times and each time has been lovely.”

The cottage is spacious, clean and very comfortable. Norham is a lovely little village with two great pubs. It is a great base for exploring Northumberland and also the Scottish Borders.

- Angela, February 2024
Richard January 2024

“A really comfortable and spacious cottage.”

We stayed in the depths of winter in a very cold and frosty spell and the house remained beautifully warm at all times. We much enjoyed reading the suggestions book, it seems that some residents like to moan about just about everything! It must be a little disheartening when you have such a great property. I hope we improved the cottage by our stay and repaired a few of the little coat hooks in the hallway.

- Richard, January 2024
Pamela June 2023

“Lovely spacious cottage with everything we needed.”

We fed the birds which were abundant in the lovely enclosed garden which was enjoyed by both us and the dog The history of Norham village is amazing. Such a lovely quiet village which has seen such violence over the years. We did the garden trail which introduced us to more areas in the village and lots of lovely people. The church was amazing. We recommend this cottage and village as a good base for visiting Northumberland

- Pamela, June 2023
Susan March 2023

“Fantastic, lovely, homely cottage in a quiet but very friendly village.”

Large sunroom/dining room looking out over large garden with views of Norham castle. Ideal for a relaxing break or perfectly situated to go off and explore Scotland and Northumberland. Local pub the Masons Arms offered good food, drink and hospitality.

- Susan, March 2023
Carol February 2023

“Excellent! Very good layout and looked after.”

Larger than expected. Will recommend it to friends and family.

- Carol, February 2023
Wendy December 2022

“We will be back to this cottage again”

- Wendy, December 2022
Angela December 2022

“Our second stay at Victoria Cottage.”

The cottage is very spacious and comfortable. It is very clean and has everything you need. It is a great base for exploring the area. We have booked another stay.

- Angela, December 2022
Jane November 2022

“This was our 3rd visit to Victoria Cottage, such a delight of a cottage in the quaint village of Norham.”

We have just booked for a 4th visit! Well equipped cottage and the conservatory is just so light, airy & peaceful and looks out onto the garden where Lola our Cocker Spaniel can safely potter around in the enclosed dog friendly garden.

- Jane, November 2022
Alison July 2022

“We really loved this cottage.”

Well appointed and quirky set in the heart of beautiful Norham with lovely walks on your doorstep and an excellent village pub/hotel (food excellent). The garden is lovely with several decks and a large lawn. All in all a perfect wee find! This was our second visit and we will probably return in the future due to its great position for exploring the Northumberland coast and national park and the Scottish coast.

- Alison, July 2022
Paul July 2022

“A fabulous cottage, our second visit and we have already booked for next year.”

Everything that we needed within the cottage and a fabulous enclosed garden for the dogs. The cottage is twice as big as the image that appears on the booking site. We know the area well and Norham is an ideal base for exploring Northumberland the borders and up into Scoltland. Brilliant butchers, bakers and great food at The Masons

- Paul, July 2022
Terry July 2022

“Perfect stay in a perfect cottage.”

It was nice having the conservatory to relax in during the day. Lovely garden for our dog and great location. Terry and Jane

- Terry, July 2022
Alan May 2022

“We loved everything about the the cottage.”

The location was excellent for exploring the surrounding area.Norham village is a delight,with easy access to walks on the river bank,The local pub is excellent providing a good range of food.We will hopefully be back in the not too distant fure.

- Alan, May 2022
Barbara May 2022

“Very enjoyable week at Victoria Cottage.”

- Barbara, May 2022
Daryl May 2022

“Lovely cottage in the small beautiful village of Norham.”

We arrived late Friday afternoon for our week stay in May and found the cottage bright and clean with much more space than appears in the photos. The kitchen had all the necessary items and work surface to prepare a packed lunch, make a simple meal and the essential cuppa. We enjoyed our breakfast sitting in the conservatory watching the birds in the back garden, which also gets the morning sun, so is a bright room to be in. On an evening, after walking all day we relaxed in the living room which has a cracking view through the side window of Norham castle, which sits on the hill.The shower was adequate and the bed was comfortable. Great cottage for a couple and their dog.

- Daryl, May 2022
Ray March 2022

“All good thank you”

- Ray, March 2022
Robert March 2022

“The property was very clean and tidy it provided everything I needed for a relaxing week.”

There was plenty of hand sanitizer around the cottage in this covid-19 world we live in. Please tell the owners it was one of the best holidays I have had in Britain and that was partly due to the cottage.

- Robert, March 2022
Jane February 2022

“A lovely stay once again at Victoria Cottage.”

The conservatory is so peaceful and relaxing and a delight on a couple of days when the sun was shining through the conservatory windows. A secure garden for Lola the Cocker Spaniel to explore. Plenty of hot water too. A gem of a find in the peaceful village of Norham.

- Jane, February 2022
Angela February 2022

“We had a lovely stay at Victoria Cottage.”

It was so spacious and comfortable. Our dogs loved the garden. We have booked to stay again. The only minor issue was that the listing says there is a tumble dryer but there isn't one. Norham is a lovely village. Its a great base for exploring Northumberland and he Scottish borders. The Masons Arms is a good pub with nice food and friendly locals.

- Angela, February 2022
Lisa January 2022

“Wonderful stay at Victoria Cottage, very comfortable and a great property.”

The garden was enjoyed by our two dogs and we would definitely recommend the cottage to others to explore Northumberland and the surrounding areas

- Lisa, January 2022
Jane November 2021

“What a delightful stay we have had staying at Victoria Cottage.”

It is our 11th visit to the quaint village of Norham but our first staying here and it didn't disappoint. Very spacious cottage, we loved sitting in the spacious conservatory which looked out onto the enclosed garden, ideal for dogs! Wouldn't hesitate in rebooking again, first class!!!!

- Jane, November 2021
Nicholas October 2021

“Cosy and comfortable cottage that is spacious and well set out.”

It is well equipped and practical but also homely. The garden was great for the dog. The village is quiet but handy for exploring the coast and the borders. Locals are very friendly and there is a pub, an excellent butchers, a convenience store and a bakery.

- Nicholas, October 2021
John October 2021

“Victoria Cottage was excellent.”

Plenty of space especially the large conservatory at the rear of the property. The cottage was very well equipped and Beth our springer spaniel loved the garden and surrounding countryside. Walks alongside the River Tweed were a joy. We would love to return to this property and would highly recommend.

- John, October 2021
May October 2021

“This is a fantastic holiday home in a lovely scenic village.”

The house had everything you needed and more.The garden was a joy and having two springers who love to explore this was just ideal. This cottage is really like home from home and had a lovely atmosphere, where you really could relax.We know the surrounding area very well and have visited almost yearly for thirty odd years but Norham is a really great place as you have coastline and countryside within a ten minute drive. So would recommend this little gem of a holiday home, and would add that the owners should be very proud of what they offer their guests.

- May, October 2021
Maureen August 2021

“Great cottage, very well equipped with a lovely sunny garden.”

The cottage is just down the hill from Norham Castle and the river Tweed is a stones throw. We all felt very at home in Victoria Cottage. It’s def one of the nicest cottages we’ve holidayed in

- Maureen, August 2021
Vicki August 2021

“Lovely spacious cottage, spotlessly clean and well equipped.”

Great location in a friendly village. Would definitely recommend Victoria Cottage.

- Vicki, August 2021
Michael July 2021

“Victoria Cottage is excellent in every way, as a base for travelling out in the north east.”

The village is very peaceful and almost traffic-free, 'though lacking in places to have a good meal - the pub fare on offer is only average at best. Berwick & Coldstream have much more choice. Great spot from which to explore the magnificent beaches in this area.

- Michael, July 2021
Paul July 2021

“Super cottage, fab garden, super conservatory, loads of space inside and out!”

- Paul, July 2021
Dave June 2021

“Lovely clean cottage with great facilities.”

Very spacious, the photos don't do it justice. The garden was very tidy and well laid out, dog safe and fully fenced. The location in Norham was perfect for coast or country. Well serviced with a Pub, Butchers, Bakers and a village shop. Walk from the cottage across the road and you are one minute from the banks of the River Tweed. 10 minute drive to Berwick upon Tweed and then head South to the best of Northumberland's villages and beaches or head North to Scotland, Eyemouth and St Abbs. Fantastic holiday, will be booking again for next year

- Dave, June 2021
Victoria May 2021

“This was our second visit to this cottage and we have booked to go again next year - it is always spotlessly clean on arrival.”

We love it as it has a completely enclosed garden which makes life very easy with the dog and the village of Norham is great, lovely pub, shop, butchers and bakers and locals very friendly. The conservatory was perfect in the weather this time and the cottage is well furnished. Our only negative point would be that we (and other guests) have made suggestions around simple additions to the kitchen equipment which would be low cost but would make a big difference and these haven’t been acted upon. We also really appreciate the provision of a BBQ, something which has been withdrawn at this cottage. This wouldn’t stop us using this cottage but it would be beneficial to not have to take own BBQ, cafetière and large pan! Though we purchased a pan and left it there this time…..

- Victoria, May 2021
Janice May 2021

“We had a lovely, relaxing stay in the spacious and well presented Victoria Cottage.”

The garden was great for the dogs. Ideal location.

- Janice, May 2021
Nicholas April 2021

“We all really enjoyed our 2 week stay at Victoria Cottage in Norham, Northumberland.”

The village is so quiet, yet a hive of activity with a great convenience store with a friendly, helpful owner. The butchers is also fantastic and we enjoyed fillet steak and their homemade pies are delicious! Everyone in the village had a smile and good morning for you and it really made us feel at home. The village is kept clean and tidy, village green mowed twice while we were there - all in all a GEM of a place. The cottage was all we could have expected and more. Comfy beds, clean on arrival. No problems at all and the garden was dog friendly - totally safe and soooo large Pippa had a great time playing on their massive lawn. We had a few communications with Vicky the owner and she always replied promptly and was extremely helpfull with all our queries. Goes without staying we are booking again for next year!

- Nicholas, April 2021
Liz September 2020

“Such a relaxing place to stay, with the castle on the doorstep and loads of dog walks nearby it was perfect.”

We loved the conservatory and spent a lot of time there. Lovely little village, with a great pub and little shop with all the essentials. Really well equipped cottage with loads of space to stretch out and relax. We only wished we’d booked longer as the weekend went too quick.

- Liz, September 2020
Victoria August 2020

“Fantastic cottage, very roomy and we loved the conservatory with access onto enclosed garden for the dog.”

Great village too with good pub and butchers/bakers. We would definitely think about booking again. Our only disappointment was that the cottage was advertised as having a BBQ which is one of the reasons we select places and we didn’t find it.

- Victoria, August 2020
Roger August 2020

“We have already booked for next year.”

We did it the day we got home. The best Sykes cottage we have ever had in Norham, thank you.

- Roger, August 2020
R February 2020

“Had a great stay in the cottage, the photos do not do it justice, needed a map to get around it!”

Looking forward to staying in your cottage again when the finer weather arrives.

- R, February 2020
Daniel February 2020

“Had a fantastic week here.”

Our grandchildren visited on Sunday and loved the toys. Thank you. Cold week but the house is cosy. Spent most time in the conservatory.

- Daniel, February 2020

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Summary

All-ground-floor
2 bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super-king-size upon request)
Bathroom with bath, shower, basin and WC
Cloakroom with basin and WC
Kitchen
Utility
Dining room
Sitting room with woodburner
Conservatory.
Oil central heating with woodburner
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
TV with Freeview, WIFI, selection of books and games
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available on request
Ample road side parking
Bike storage
Enclosed lawned garden with furniture
Two well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 4 mins.

The property

Victoria Cottage is a large cottage in the heart of the village of Norham in Northumberland. Traditional on the outside and modern on the inside, this spacious cottage is perfect for a family getaway in an area surrounded with fun activities. A walk along the hallway takes you into the fully-furnished rustic-style kitchen, which leads into the large sitting room with a log-burner stove and a view towards the historical Norham castle. Victoria Cottage comes with two carpeted bedrooms; a king and a twin, both with a lot of storage and modern decor, with the twin room benefiting from a zip/link feature for a flexible sleeping arrangement. Along with a cloakroom, the cottage has a large bath and shower room with a marble bath. This property comes with a vast glass-house conservatory containing a dining table with chairs and a sofa, onlooking the large lawned garden, with more than enough room for the children to run and play. The garden comes with lockable bike storage along with garden furniture to enjoy the summer evenings with the whole family, including your pets. This property lies just a few minutes walk from the historical centre of Norham, including a shop, pub and a nation-famous butchers. Norham Castle is just a short walk in the opposite direction if the children fancy an adventure. Outside of Norham, Berwick-upon-Tweed is less than 10 miles away, a town which offers plenty including beautiful beaches, museums, parks and more. The Scottish capital of Edinburgh is just a 40 minute train journey away if you fancy a trip further afield. A modernised cottage in the traditional village of Norham, this location offers activities for all of the family.

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About the location

NORHAM

Berwick-upon-Tweed 7 miles.

The historic village of Norham is most famous for its splendid Norman Castle ruins overlooking the river tweed, painted by Turner in 1845. The village has an excellent butcher and bakery, a Post Office, grocer, newsagent and two pubs, with an award-winning restaurant at the Wheatsheaf pub at nearby Swinton. Also nearby are two good restaurants in the town of Allanton which are great for fishing and shooting parties as well as the Cross Inn in Paxton. Berwick-upon-Tweed is just 7 miles away, at the northern tip of Northumberland’s beautiful Heritage Coast, boasting many restaurants, cafes, pubs and a nearby links golf course. The Scottish capital of Edinburgh or the town of Newcastle are just 40 minutes by train from Berwick. A superb base for exploring all North Northumberland has to offer.

Please Note: If you are looking to begin your stay on any day other than the Saturday changeover, please contact Sykes ahead of booking to confirm if the booking can be accepted.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Excellent. We intend to re-book for 2025 2 weeks time”

“This cottage is perfect for our needs me the wife,motherinlaw and the dog we ...”

“Lovely cottage, spacious for two people, warm and comfortable.”

“An ideal base for exploring this area.”

“We have stayed at Victoria Cottage a number of times and each time has been lovely.”

“A really comfortable and spacious cottage.”

“Lovely spacious cottage with everything we needed.”

“Fantastic, lovely, homely cottage in a quiet but very friendly village.”

“Excellent! Very good layout and looked after.”

“We will be back to this cottage again”

“Our second stay at Victoria Cottage.”

“This was our 3rd visit to Victoria Cottage, such a delight of a cottage in the quaint village of Norham.”

“We really loved this cottage.”

“A fabulous cottage, our second visit and we have already booked for next year.”

“Perfect stay in a perfect cottage.”

“We loved everything about the the cottage.”

“Very enjoyable week at Victoria Cottage.”

“Lovely cottage in the small beautiful village of Norham.”

“All good thank you”

“The property was very clean and tidy it provided everything I needed for a relaxing week.”

“A lovely stay once again at Victoria Cottage.”

“We had a lovely stay at Victoria Cottage.”

“Wonderful stay at Victoria Cottage, very comfortable and a great property.”

“What a delightful stay we have had staying at Victoria Cottage.”

“Cosy and comfortable cottage that is spacious and well set out.”

“Victoria Cottage was excellent.”

“This is a fantastic holiday home in a lovely scenic village.”

“Great cottage, very well equipped with a lovely sunny garden.”

“Lovely spacious cottage, spotlessly clean and well equipped.”

“Victoria Cottage is excellent in every way, as a base for travelling out in the north east.”

“Super cottage, fab garden, super conservatory, loads of space inside and out!”

“Lovely clean cottage with great facilities.”

“This was our second visit to this cottage and we have booked to go again next year - it is always spotlessly clean on arrival.”

“We had a lovely, relaxing stay in the spacious and well presented Victoria Cottage.”

“We all really enjoyed our 2 week stay at Victoria Cottage in Norham, Northumberland.”

“Such a relaxing place to stay, with the castle on the doorstep and loads of dog walks nearby it was perfect.”

“Fantastic cottage, very roomy and we loved the conservatory with access onto enclosed garden for the dog.”

“We have already booked for next year.”

“Had a great stay in the cottage, the photos do not do it justice, needed a map to get around it!”

“Had a fantastic week here.”

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The property

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About the location

NORHAM