Ashdowne | Longframlington | North End | Northumbria

4.2★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

62 Customer Review(s)

Alison
July 2024

“Main lights in the twin room not working and a bulb missing from light bedside TV apart from that an excellent cottage.”

A square table would take up less room which would allow another comfy seat as it’s a bit of a squeeze seating 4 in the sitting room but I understand this won’t happen as the property is for sale. Longframlington is a lovely wee village with great facilities and we will definitely be back to another house in the village.

A square table would take up less room which would allow another comfy seat as it’s a bit of a squeeze seating 4 in the sitting room but I understand this won’t happen as the property is for sale. Longframlington is a lovely wee village with great facilities and we will definitely be back to another house in the village.

- Alison, July 2024
Margaret July 2024

“As the property is up for sale don’t really see the point !”

But it was a comfortable enough cottage clean kitchen,beds and bathroom. Furniture a bit tired in living room sofas uncomfortable and too low. However The water in the bath when you had a shower ? up to your ankles in disgusting dirty water obviously coming back up the drains. (Left a message on the day we left about drain in bathroom hope something has been done) Lovely village good base for visiting Northumberland.

- Margaret, July 2024
Annabel June 2024

“The pictures on the listing need updating as the front of the property looks nothing like the listing.”

The hedge/ bushes were overgrown. There is a different front door and a for sale sign outside (so we were not sure that this was the property initially). The cottage is also on a council estate and there were kids playing on the road when we pulled in and people sat on a sofa outside. We are never normally ones to complain but we feel we paid a premium for this property and it definitely was not a premium property. We actually ended up not staying at the property as we did not feel comfortable staying with our 6 month old. Totally disappointed in what we thought we had booked to what we turned up to. We stay at lots of cottages throughout the years, but unfortunately will not be booking back through Sykes again.

- Annabel, June 2024
Susan June 2024

“Garden very messy, needs cutting back, hard to get on to it.”

Cottage very well equipped and comfortable

- Susan, June 2024
Peter May 2024

“Nice property in quiet village.”

Feels a little dated and furniture is basic in lounge but with so much to do around about it serves very well as a base. Bedroom is spacious and comfortable. TV was small. Was clean throughout. Village is lovely and the staff at local shop are very friendly and warm. A good base for exploring and most things/places are within an hours travel. Defo worth a stay if exploring the area but if looking to spend a lot of time at property it may be a little basic. Access and departure was easy and involved no interaction with anyone. More detailed instructions on how things work in property and what to do around the area would make it feel more personal.

- Peter, May 2024
Anne April 2024

“Heating worked well, clean and well furnished although not enough comfy seating for 4, TV a bit small for room and did not manage to get any thing but basic working on it.”

some information in cottage would have been helpful. good base for area.

- Anne, April 2024
Brian April 2024

“Well equipped and comfortable accommodation, with well considered facilities provided for dogs, like bowls and covers.”

Excellent local butcher and friendly pub, and handy access to local towns on coast and in countryside. Only issue was getting parked in the tight space when cars were constantly parked on the road opposite the gate, but otherwise a great centre for touring and visiting friends.

- Brian, April 2024
Lorraine February 2024

“Second time at Ashdowne cottage and just as good as the first time.”

The cottage has everything you need for a great stay. Bedrooms are a good size and the cottage was warm and cosy. Longframlington Is a lovely village, close to both Alnwick and the coast. Village pubs in walking distance.

- Lorraine, February 2024
Amanda October 2023

“Well equipped property in a nice quiet location.”

Lovely king size bedroom upstairs, we really enjoyed our stay and we are planning to come again in the future.

- Amanda, October 2023
Jill September 2023

“Had a good stay.”

Loads of butterflies and birds in the garden and using the bird bath (tucked away). Nice to sit and watch them. Beds comfy, place was clean. Shower wasn't very good, couldn't get pressure and correct temperature. Other issue is the heating. Had it working until Thursday, when it wouldn't come on. We were leaving Friday so not a major issue. Very handy position for excursions. Pubs and bakery/cafe nearby an added bonus!

- Jill, September 2023
Sheona September 2023

“The cottage was well equipped and well situated in the village.”

However there was a real problem with the damp in the downstairs bedroom and the heating didn’t seem to reach that bedroom. It was constantly cold. Other than that the bath was very flimsy.

- Sheona, September 2023
Joanne September 2023

“The cottage was on the whole clean, however tired and could do with some decorating and freshening up.”

The front and back gardens could both also do with cutting back and some general maintenance. The property also has a damp smell, probably due to it being partly an old stone property with the bathroom being an extension on the back. There was no proper welcoming pack but did eventually find instructions and contact details for the owner in a heap of leaflets and stuff chucked in a drawer. We enjoyed our holiday as the area is beautiful all this cottage needs is a bit of tlc to update it.

- Joanne, September 2023
David August 2023

“The cottage is in a lovely location with a couple of pubs, shop, cafe etc minutes away.”

We had booked to take our dog but didn't in the end. The cottage was clean. The garden at the back was fine (not overgrown as some reviewers had found it). The kitchen was well equipped although, the oven could do with a clean. The upstairs bedroom is lovely with a very comfortable bed. We didn't use the twin room downstairs. The bathroom was fine apart from the fact when standing in the bath for a shower, the bath felt very flimsy and therefore didn't feel very sturdy standing in it. The living room has a very low sofa and chair. We did find the living room did smell (couldn't quite decide if it was damp or a dog smell or a combination of both). We opened the window every morning and when we were in and by the end of the week it was much better. The furniture was of good quality. There was a welcome bottle of wine, loo roll, washing up liquid, cleaning cloths and a tea towel. Although we didn't take our dog, there were baskets in the kitchen with plenty of items to use eg blankets etc for your pet.

- David, August 2023
Carol June 2023

“Some nice modern touches but overall disappointing, not up to Sykes normal standards and expensive for what provided.”

Cobwebs, garden front & back overgrown & tired, pots/pans poor quality, unsafe plus utensils old, sink plug doesn't work, lack of storage space in kitchen & badly used. Random radiators coming on in strange places. Airer broken, pegs but no washing line. Electrics - light switches and other electrics that don't work and multi plug extension in washing machine cupboard that became disconnected and feel this is unsafe, unable to switch off cooker. No machine explanation booklets. Wine a nice touch but milk or other essentials would be more useful

- Carol, June 2023
Jill June 2023

“This let is a bit tired.”

All the cupboards are full of junk. The main bedroom was really nice with good cupboard space. The 2nd bedroom had mouldy walls behind the curtain. The gardens were untended and overgrown. It looks like someone lived there then had to do a moonlight flit. That being said the area is great round there. Great central location. Good pub at the end of the road and a great Running Fox cafe. Dog walking field within 300 yards.

- Jill, June 2023
Kerry May 2023

“We had a lovely weeks stay at Ashdowne cottage.”

It was very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed for our family of 4 plus dog. A table and chairs in the garden would have been nice to enjoy the weather and some info on the local facilities.

- Kerry, May 2023
John May 2023

“Lots to like about the cottage.”

Bedroom was super size and bed was very comfortable. Kitchen had everything you needed and generally the cottage was clean. There are lots of old cobwebs in the lounge and especially in the main bedroom. The main issue was the garden. It was totally unusable as it was completely overgrown it was a shame because it’s a fabulous sun trap on an evening gone to waste.

- John, May 2023
Janine March 2023

“We loved the area.”

We had a great week out and about. The cottage was well equipped but could have been cleaner, considering we could not check in until 5pm! When we arrived some areas had not been mopped. The oven also needed cleaning. The garden was full of dog poop! We are not talking a missed pile, my husband picked up 2 dog waste bags full after stepping in a pile and walked it into the kitchen. It was dark and the 1st night so we assumed that it would be clear. I know in your email you ask that the garden is left clean but it should be checked. The beds were comfortable so we slept well, which is always a bonus when you are not in your own bed. The settee and chair are both very low, deep and the backs seem to have the cushions missing. They are not comfortable to sit on. We the above being said, it did not spoil our time. We had a lovely stay in a great village that has everything you need.

- Janine, March 2023
Lorraine February 2023

“Great cottage and location.”

We have stayed in the village before and the amenities are very good. We had a lovely stay. The cottage had everything we needed and benefitted from having an enclosed garden for the dog. Beds were very comfortable and clean. The extra bedroom was excellent. Only issue were the stairs where the carpet grips poked through and were sharp. We would definitely book this cottage again in the future. Thanks.

- Lorraine, February 2023
Allan January 2023

“We were very pleased with all of the facilities provided, the cottage was very clean, comfortable and well presented.”

We will be pleased to recommend Sykes holiday cottages any time. Many thanks Allan and Kathy.

- Allan, January 2023
Tracy December 2022

“Lovely cottage but wasn't as clean as it should have been, the beds were super ...”

Lovely cottage but wasn't as clean as it should have been, the beds were super comfortable and clean but needed a good dust and clean in the kitchen, the stairs carpet was dangerous as you stood on the spiky treads when going up and down stairs which was quite painful and other guests did not clean up after their dogs in the garden apart from that, if the stairs were sorted I would return and all in all it is a lovely cottage with plenty to do in the village

- Tracy, December 2022
Susan November 2022

“Great cottage, lovely and warm.”

Nicely laid out with exceptionally large main bedroom, gorgeous bedding and furniture. The kitchen had all the pots and pans we needed for our stay. Lounge as expected with sofa and small TV but this wasn't an issue for us. Central location to visit all the places we like in Northumberland, would recommend and go again.

- Susan, November 2022
Diane October 2022

“We had a lovely time at Lansdowne, which was a last minute break with our 3 dogs.”

The only thing I found was we could not fathom out how to work the heating.Luvkily it was very mild so we only used the small heater upstairs, and the log burner. The log fire was fabulous and easy to light, however it would maybe be helpful to say logs weren't included in the price and possibly the option to pre order for arrival.Luckily there was a small amount there for our first night , but we had to then search around where to buy some for the rest of our stay. Also the garden to the rear is a bit messy ,and not easy to find the dog poo as we found some from previous occupants. All in all we had a lovely time , and would book with you again .

- Diane, October 2022
Joy October 2022

“A larger TV would have been nice .”

Enjoyed our stay lovely cottage

- Joy, October 2022
John September 2022

“Had a lovely holiday in a very clean property.”

The cottage was a bit short of information in that there is no welcome pack in which things you need to know are listed. There was a problem with smoke alarm and emergency number provided in cottage for assistance was incorrect. Great village with all amenities and central location.

- John, September 2022
Andrew August 2022

“Excellent property.”

Fully equipped with loads of kitchen utensils, crockery. Wi-fi was a bonus as was not expected. Lovely little village with friendly feel. Local dog park was a great find.

- Andrew, August 2022
Charley July 2022

“We had a lovely holiday and the cottage was comfortable however the description of the facilities is inaccurate particularly in relation to the outside.”

The front is terribly overgrown and needs attention, the bins were already full and the recycling didn't accept glass. The back garden was dismal and only really useful for the dog as it was secure, there was no furniture to sit and eat at and garden rubbish had been left in a wheelbarrow at the back and not removed. We were asked to clean all crockery and put back in cupboards of which is absolutely fine however given we had rung sykes to say a review has been left about chipped cups I hope the cleaners do actually check items!

- Charley, July 2022
Sydney July 2022

“We had a lovely stay , the only recommendation would be , a bit bigger TV for ...”

We had a lovely stay , the only recommendation would be , a bit bigger TV for the size of the room , absolutely fantastic thank you x

- Sydney, July 2022
Fiona July 2022

“Great situation, lovely and clean, great shower but bath flexed and worried it might cracked.”

Garden lovely but could be superb with a little care(weeding, planting with perennials etc). Dog walking paddock nearby a bonus, as we're welcoming locals at the shop and lovely cafe/bakers.

- Fiona, July 2022
Eleanor June 2022

“We had a very comfortable few days enjoying the peace and quiet.”

As mentioned by others, the garden area would benefit from some attention. That said, it was lovely to see lots of birds in there, they clearly love the wildness. We had everything we needed in the kitchen but some of the cups have small chips on the rim which annoyed my very particular partner. I'm not a fan of beams for the obvious reason they collect dust and cobwebs. We had to re-home a large spider from the bedroom. The Village Inn was a friendly place and popular with locals, again, all very friendly. Good selection of ales. We would be likely to book Ashdowne again if going back to Northumberland.

- Eleanor, June 2022
Tracey May 2022

“The cottage was clean, cosy and had everything we needed.”

A very relaxing place to come back to after a busy day and enjoy a good book infront of a warming fire (on the one night it was cold enough to light it

- Tracey, May 2022
Beth April 2022

“Lovely cottage in a fabulous location.”

We had everything we needed in this cosy cottage for a pleasant family stay in Northumberland. We ate out at The Village Inn pub a few times, really nice food and good value for money. The village has great amenities and there’s lots of really good attractions near by, even Holy Island was less than an hour away. Cragside, Alnwick and Seahouses all worth a visit. Not sure if it’s a Sykes thing but we were slightly disappointed that with a 7 hour turn around between check out and check in you have to strip the beds yourself before you leave.

- Beth, April 2022
Wendy September 2021

“The cottage itself was in a brilliant location and inside it was beautifully fitted out with lots of cushions and throws etc.”

However the garden was awful and in desperate need of some regular maintenance. Dogs are allowed at the property and as normal you are expected to clean up after them, this is virtually impossible unless you follow your dog around 24/7 as the weeds are knee high and everywhere. Not much fun if it rains either. The garden would definitely put me off returning to the cottage.

- Wendy, September 2021
Alison September 2021

“Ashdowne cottage is a perfect base for a holiday in Northumberland.”

Very central location for the coast and the countryside. The village has good amenities including dog friendly pub, bakery, general store, and butchers on the doorstep. We did plenty of walking with the dogs on the coast and in the beautiful Coquet Valley. Lindersfarne is a must see. The cottage itself was perfect for my husband and myself and 2 dogs, clean, tidy and all we needed was provided. Only downside was the garden, not very tidy but as we were out most of the time and with a nearby dog walking field in the village we didn’t need it. Had a great stay and would defiantly return.

- Alison, September 2021
Kelly August 2021

“The cottage was delightful, traditional but home from home with everything you need.”

Good local walks, dog friendly village good location for exploring the whole of Northumberland. We would definately book again. The contact for the cottage was friendly and ensured we enjoyed our stay! Many thanks.

- Kelly, August 2021
Jacqueline July 2021

“Ashdowne is a comfortable, cosy cottage in a great village location making it easy to explore many parts of Northumberland and its numerous attractions.”

It's well equipped although could do with some extra plates and cutlery and some larger cooking dishes to be able to cook comfortably for four. The village has brilliant amenities - two pubs (both serving good food), a corner shop, a paper shop and a brilliant bakery/cafe. There's also a play area and a dog field a short walk from the cottage. Such a shame the cottage was let down by its garden which catches the sun for most of the day - it would have been lovely to be able to eat alfresco or just sit and relax with a book and a cup of coffee. Great for a family of four with nearly teenage children but I would have been concerned if the children were younger as the twin bedroom is directly opposite the front door and some distance from the main bedroom. All in all we had a brillliant time at Ashdowne and would definitely recommend it as a good place to stay.

- Jacqueline, July 2021
Louise July 2021

“We enjoyed our stay at Ashdowne.”

Longframlington is a lovely village which contributed significantly to the enjoyment of our holiday. Excellent local shop, pub, cafe and butchers. Also a local dog walking field which was useful. The cottage itself suited us well for 2 adults, 2 teens and 2 dogs. Plenty of hot water. Can't comment on heating or fire as didn't need to use. Good WiFi which was a bonus for the kids! The only downsides were a broken bin in the kitchen and a very dirty washing up bowl. Also really good to have an enclosed back garden but a shame it was so full of weeds - anytime the dogs (spaniels) went out they came back in with grass seeds and goose grass! Overall we would recommend and would return again.

- Louise, July 2021
Simon July 2021

“Nice cottage - Longframlington is a nice little village well positioned for getting to lots of places with a good pub (maybe two, but we liked the first so much we kept going back), and a wonderful bakery (The Running Fox).”

It's an hour or less from all sorts of interesting things inland, or on the coast. Cottage was very clean apart from crockery/glasses where it might depend on how good at washing-up the previous occupants were. And there's a window with no curtain at the top of the stairs to the bedroom which means you'll be flashing the street going to the bathroom in the middle of the night.

- Simon, July 2021
Martin June 2021

“We had no hot running water for the whole week.”

The cottage was listed as pet friendly with enclosed garden. The garden was unusable. It was completely overgrown the weeds and grass are at least 8 inches high. Most annoying of all is that we stayed in the same cott last September and had no hot water for the first day. Really couldn’t recommend this property

- Martin, June 2021
Frederick May 2021

“A very comfortable cottage.”

The front door would be better if not self locking!! The bath flexed under your feet when showering. The main problem was lack of hot water, the boiler did not respond to demand from any of the hot taps. This has been mentioned before in reviews. The garden could do with a tidy up but having said all that we enjoyed our stay and Max enjoyed the dog field. The village was very friendly and adequate for all our needs.

- Frederick, May 2021
Gerry April 2021

“It was a lovely well equipped cottage, in a perfect location, close to Coffee shop, Village Inn, General dealers, butchers, set in a lovely friendly Village.”

It’s a great base for visiting Northumberland and the borders. The cottage is dog friendly and there is a dog walking enclosed field to walk dogs and the Villagers are very friendly.

- Gerry, April 2021
Christopher September 2020

“The cottage was lovely, comfortable and very well equiped we really enjoyed our stay.”

The only thing that let it down was the garden. We had lovely weather while we were there and spent time sat in the back garden but it was overgrown with grass and weeds. Even so we would deffinately go back. We can also recommend Greens Butchers in the village.

- Christopher, September 2020
Susan August 2020

“The gardens, front and back were untidy and needed attention.”

Bath and bathroom sink very slow to empty, bathmat had marks on it. Stains on fabric of dining chairs. Insufficient crockery and cutlery.

- Susan, August 2020
Kai March 2020

“This is the third cottage we have used with you and they are all of a really good standard”

- Kai, March 2020
Robert February 2020

“The only problem with the property was depending on the direction of wind and rain the window in the lounge would have a leek from the top sill baring in mind that it was storm Dennis while we were there everything else made it a very enjoyable stay in a nice area with a very handy corner shop.”

- Robert, February 2020
Sue October 2019

“We have stayed in many holiday cottages over the years (first time in a Sykes cottage) and there has always been local information in the cottage - walks, pubs, eateries, dog friendly beaches etc.”

These are usually provided by previous guests in a 'visitors book'. Also useful phone numbers like a local GP, vet, chemist etc. The TV in the cottage had a BT TV package but we could not use it, it was not set up, what's the point ? Though the cottage had wifi there were no password details ? There were no instructions for TV, heating, microwave. The cottage could also do with a bit of TLC, loose tread in doorway, bare patches on the wall, the upstairs bedroom had lots of cobwebs on the light and beams and the bedside lampshade was broken. The window at the top of the stairs definitely needs a blind, (previous visitors have mentioned this) especially as the only bathroom is downstairs. Also the garden needs some tidying. Having said all this, all of which are easily fixable, the cottage was cosy, comfy beds, in a nice village and good for the dogs.

- Sue, October 2019
Robert August 2019

“The house is in a fabulous location for exploring the wonderful sights that Northumberland has to offer, This is a great exploring base and is highly recommended with friendly local pubs and shops and playground and dog park a few footsteps away.”

We will be looking at returning.

- Robert, August 2019
Lucille July 2019

“We had a lovely holiday and would definitely recommend your company.”

One small observation is that the downie on the large upstairs bed was a winter one and far too hot for comfort. Otherwise the house was very well equipped. .

- Lucille, July 2019
Martin June 2019

“The cottage was fab, in a beautiful village with incredibly friendly locals.”

Wonderful bakery/ cafe, delicious breakfast lunch and afternoon tea...tried them all

- Martin, June 2019
Pauline May 2019

“Nice location in friendly village.”

Good food & hospitality at The Village Inn. Well equipped comfortable cottage. Lovely upstairs bedroom pity there’s no toilet/bathroom. Cottage would benefit from a deep clean.

- Pauline, May 2019
Rory April 2019

“The cottage was lovely and clean.”

Very cosy and and was perfect for 2 children, 2 adults and 2 dogs. The only let down is the bathroom, where the bath is very flexible when standing in it and we tried to run a bath from the bath taps and there was no hot water running through it. There is also a bit of bare wood showing on. The left hand side of the bathroom sink. Which just made it feel slightly half finished. However, having said this, the cottage is perfectly located in longframlington and has all the essentials that you would need. I would definitely recommend to other people.

- Rory, April 2019
Catharine March 2019

“The cottage was quite close to the road and Longframlington is not that scenic a village.”

Kitchen in the cottage lacked worktops to use to prepare food and was installed more for looks than function (v limited space to store food as well ) Cottage was clean, warm and comfortable) A blind on the window at the top of the stairs would be good. The hot water supply gave us no problems (contrary to previous reports ).

- Catharine, March 2019
Jacqueline December 2018

“Really great cottage accomodation, listed accurately and I was able to live chat With Sykes Cottages to ask about the hot water issue that had been raised by previous people staying, which meant we understood how to manage ensuring we had hot water.”

We did have the flush on the toilet break so water was running, in the bowl, for over 24hours. They had a plumber come and Maria our contact was great to speak to but it was the next morning after I had texted the out of hours number. My expectation was to receive an acknowledgement that the message, and problem, had been recorded. No compensation has been coming as I was told it would be by Maria. The location is great, really enjoyed the opportunity to walk from the village, the corner shop is well stocked and the butchers very good.

- Jacqueline, December 2018
Emma September 2018

“We did have a problem in that the kitchen had no hot water.”

We rang the numbers supplied and they talked us through it, seemed to be ok for 24 hours but then went cold again. If we put the heating on, we seemed to have hot water in the kitchen but it wasn't cold enough to warrant having the heating on so we ended up boiling the kettle or filling the bowl with hot water using the shower. I noticed there were other comments about this in the guest book going back to July and assume the problem has still not been resolved. That aside, the cottage was lovely. Had everything we needed, was cosy and comfortable. Clean and tidy with a lovely master bedroom. Plus it was ideally based for all the village amenities. Would definitely recommend and use again.

- Emma, September 2018
Carol August 2018

“Beautiful cottage in a great location for exploring the area.”

Spotless on arrival and appreciated the complimentary bottle of wine! The decor is lovely and very cosy with a fantastic bedroom upstairs. Nice to have plenty of outside space at the back. Just a couple of negatives, however. The heating/hot water needs sorting (could be a problem if staying in winter) and the bath is very flimsy - feels like you are going to fall through it when using the shower (I'm not overweight!) and there is no fan in the bathroom. Another small, basic thing - could do with some more kitchen equipment - trays for oven and more than two wine glasses would be good. That said, would recommend this cottage and would return.

- Carol, August 2018
Emma August 2018

“Absolutely fantastic.”

The cottage was beautiful and already looking for somewhere in the Suffolk area in October through Sykes. Will definitely use Sykes again after this cracking experience - thank you!

- Emma, August 2018
Andrew August 2018

“Lovely cottage very well located centrally for touring around Northumberland and beyond Best nights sleep I've had away from home as extremely quiet at night and comfortable bed Easy access to local towns 15 minutes to Rothbury and Cragside both are highly recommended places to visit 30 minutes to Alnwick and Amble An hour drive to Berwick Up Tweed and Holy Island The only downside is the the back garden , it would only take a weekend to tidy it up so there is somewhere to sit having a drink in the evening .”

I know this won't bother everybody but to me its a large downfall Other than that we had a lovely stay

- Andrew, August 2018
Sally June 2018

“Beautifully renovated cottage very conveniently located and ideal for dog owners as the surrounding area is so dog-friendly (apart from The Granby Inn in the village!”

) The village even has a designated dog walking field which is less than 5 minutes walk from the cottage. We have already booked again for next year!

- Sally, June 2018
Neil June 2018

“The cottage could do with a dish washer.”

A the rear garden was a sun trap and had the facilities to sit outside unfortunately the state of the garden was a disappointment as it had not been looked after everything else was spot on

- Neil, June 2018
Paul November 2017

“Fantastic cottage couldn't have asked for anything better,set in a lovely village with very friendly people.”

Village inn.. excellent pub and restaurant, good choice of beers,the pub clientele made you feel very welcome and dogs allowed in the pub. The running

- Paul, November 2017
Angela November 2017

“Great location for exploring Northumberland.”

The cottage was well equipped and great for dogs! A handy box of essentials for dogs was a great touch.

- Angela, November 2017
Steve October 2017

“Ashdowne cottage was perfect for staying in such a beautiful part of the country.”

It had everything that you could need - it was comfortable, clean, warm and beautifully presented. We enjoyed staying there. Thank you.

- Steve, October 2017

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double, 1 x ground floor twin
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen
Sitting room with dining area and multi-fuel stove.
Oil central heating with multi-fuel stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio/CD player, selection of books and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available on request
Off road parking for 2 cars
Enclosed rear garden
Two well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 2 mins walk.

The property

A traditional, stone-built, semi-detached cottage in the centre of the pretty Northumberland village of Longframlington, nestling between the Heritage Coast and the Northumberland National Park. This Longframlington cottage boasts attractive features such as a warming multi-fuel stove in an inglenook fireplace, a traditional kitchen and a spacious first floor super king-size bedroom. The rear garden is ideal for relaxing after a day exploring, with its deck, furniture and BBQ. This Longframlington cottage is located within walking distance of some excellent pubs serving fine ales and good-quality local food, as well as a first-rate butcher's and an award-winning grocery store. Nearby attractions include Brinkburn Priory with its peaceful riverside setting, the National Trust's Cragside house and the historic market town of Alnwick with its imposing castle and gardens. The stunning Heritage Coast, with its endless beaches, and the rolling Cheviot Hills are all within a 15 minute drive, making this the perfect Longframlington cottage base for a Northumberland break.

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About the location

LONGFRAMLINGTON

Rothbury 5 miles; Alnwick 11 miles.

The village of Longframlington sits at the heart of rural Northumberland, between the Cheviots and the coast and provides great access to a range of great walking opportunities. Brinkburn Priory is a pleasant, short drive away - a restored Augustinian priory in a most lovely setting beside the River Coquet. Just 10 minutes’ drive to the west is the National Trust’s Cragside House and Gardens, whilst the Heritage Coast is just a 15-minute drive to the east, offering miles of clean sandy beaches. The historic town of Alnwick, with its impressive Castle and Garden, lies just 11 miles to the north and is well worth a visit. With the spectacular National Park also within easy reach, this superb base is ideal for exploring Northumberland or taking a relaxing break!

Please note to allow additional time for the cleaners check in for this property is 5pm and check out is 10am, thank you.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Main lights in the twin room not working and a bulb missing from light bedside TV apart from that an excellent cottage.”

“As the property is up for sale don’t really see the point !”

“The pictures on the listing need updating as the front of the property looks nothing like the listing.”

“Garden very messy, needs cutting back, hard to get on to it.”

“Nice property in quiet village.”

“Heating worked well, clean and well furnished although not enough comfy seating for 4, TV a bit small for room and did not manage to get any thing but basic working on it.”

“Well equipped and comfortable accommodation, with well considered facilities provided for dogs, like bowls and covers.”

“Second time at Ashdowne cottage and just as good as the first time.”

“Well equipped property in a nice quiet location.”

“Had a good stay.”

“The cottage was well equipped and well situated in the village.”

“The cottage was on the whole clean, however tired and could do with some decorating and freshening up.”

“The cottage is in a lovely location with a couple of pubs, shop, cafe etc minutes away.”

“Some nice modern touches but overall disappointing, not up to Sykes normal standards and expensive for what provided.”

“This let is a bit tired.”

“We had a lovely weeks stay at Ashdowne cottage.”

“Lots to like about the cottage.”

“We loved the area.”

“Great cottage and location.”

“We were very pleased with all of the facilities provided, the cottage was very clean, comfortable and well presented.”

“Lovely cottage but wasn't as clean as it should have been, the beds were super ...”

“Great cottage, lovely and warm.”

“We had a lovely time at Lansdowne, which was a last minute break with our 3 dogs.”

“A larger TV would have been nice .”

“Had a lovely holiday in a very clean property.”

“Excellent property.”

“We had a lovely holiday and the cottage was comfortable however the description of the facilities is inaccurate particularly in relation to the outside.”

“We had a lovely stay , the only recommendation would be , a bit bigger TV for ...”

“Great situation, lovely and clean, great shower but bath flexed and worried it might cracked.”

“We had a very comfortable few days enjoying the peace and quiet.”

“The cottage was clean, cosy and had everything we needed.”

“Lovely cottage in a fabulous location.”

“The cottage itself was in a brilliant location and inside it was beautifully fitted out with lots of cushions and throws etc.”

“Ashdowne cottage is a perfect base for a holiday in Northumberland.”

“The cottage was delightful, traditional but home from home with everything you need.”

“Ashdowne is a comfortable, cosy cottage in a great village location making it easy to explore many parts of Northumberland and its numerous attractions.”

“We enjoyed our stay at Ashdowne.”

“Nice cottage - Longframlington is a nice little village well positioned for getting to lots of places with a good pub (maybe two, but we liked the first so much we kept going back), and a wonderful bakery (The Running Fox).”

“We had no hot running water for the whole week.”

“A very comfortable cottage.”

“It was a lovely well equipped cottage, in a perfect location, close to Coffee shop, Village Inn, General dealers, butchers, set in a lovely friendly Village.”

“The cottage was lovely, comfortable and very well equiped we really enjoyed our stay.”

“The gardens, front and back were untidy and needed attention.”

“This is the third cottage we have used with you and they are all of a really good standard”

“We have stayed in many holiday cottages over the years (first time in a Sykes cottage) and there has always been local information in the cottage - walks, pubs, eateries, dog friendly beaches etc.”

“The house is in a fabulous location for exploring the wonderful sights that Northumberland has to offer, This is a great exploring base and is highly recommended with friendly local pubs and shops and playground and dog park a few footsteps away.”

“We had a lovely holiday and would definitely recommend your company.”

“The cottage was fab, in a beautiful village with incredibly friendly locals.”

“Nice location in friendly village.”

“The cottage was lovely and clean.”

“The cottage was quite close to the road and Longframlington is not that scenic a village.”

“Really great cottage accomodation, listed accurately and I was able to live chat With Sykes Cottages to ask about the hot water issue that had been raised by previous people staying, which meant we understood how to manage ensuring we had hot water.”

“We did have a problem in that the kitchen had no hot water.”

“Beautiful cottage in a great location for exploring the area.”

“Absolutely fantastic.”

“Beautifully renovated cottage very conveniently located and ideal for dog owners as the surrounding area is so dog-friendly (apart from The Granby Inn in the village!”

“The cottage could do with a dish washer.”

“Fantastic cottage couldn't have asked for anything better,set in a lovely village with very friendly people.”

“Great location for exploring Northumberland.”

“Ashdowne cottage was perfect for staying in such a beautiful part of the country.”

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