Blacksmiths Cottage

Lovely, warm and welcoming cottage, and very well equipped.

The accommodation is spacious, and the outdoor area has a good amount of seating. It is set slightly outside a village, in a rural setting, with various animals in the field next door. Very practically located close to Alnwick, and a good location for exploring much of Northumberland. Not good for star gazing though, as the site is lit all night.

Great stay clean tidy modern well equipped

Very spacious and really clean cottage.

The garden was bigger than expected too. The beds and sofas were very comfortable. Our fur buddy settled the moment we got there which is a bonus. The animals there(horses, billy the goat and owners pug) very entertaining. We enjoyed our stay so much already booked for next year

The house, the location, was excellent.

Nicely tucked away but close enough to access the lovely town of alnwick. Only a small gripe, the master bedroom could do with a new mattress, shower room floor needed regrouting and the towel rail needed replacing. Minor things to sort out but not at great expense.

Fab cottage with everything you need, in a great location to enjoy many places in Northumberland.

We enjoyed staying in Blacksmiths cottage.

It was a good sized bungalow and very spacious. The kitchen was well equipped. It was peaceful situated outside the village and with a quiet road running along side. We had 1 very small problem and the owner was soon round to sort it out. I would suggest putting up a blind in the bathroom and the shower room. A blind or black out linings would be good in the main bedroom to keep out the light too. Would stay again.

We had a very enjoyable stay, thank you, and thought the cottage was fabulous, is in a quiet location and is convenient for exploring.

We did notice that the toilet in the main bathroom was very slow at refilling and when we ran water for a bath the water wasn't very hot. We would recommend the cottage and we would stay there again if visiting the area.

This is our third stay.

Always feel at home. Beautiful comfortable cottage. Welcome package appreciated.

Great cottage, a dishwasher would be a bonus.

Couple of cupboard doors in kitchen need attention. But had a great stay, would highly recommend

Would have liked some contact with the owner or representative.

Lovely place and would definitely stay here again.

Clean, comfortable and well cared for. Well positioned for many different touristy trips.

A lovely rural setting, the cottage is spacious with generous comfortable living areas, well equipped garden with lots of sitting areas.

(If you have a small dog or one that likes to escape like ours it’s not secure). We were greeted with a very generous welcome hamper….much appreciated. The main bedroom is comfortable with a great walk in shower but the other two mattresses were a bit hard and lumpy. Lots of hot water and heating easy to control. There were marks on the bedding, a chipped mug and one of the kitchen doors hanging off. The 9am check out should be reconsidered as this is too early for families with elderly relatives. We mistakingly thought it was 10 am ( in line with all holidays we have had with Sykes) and were greeted by a very grumpy cleaner which was unnecessary as we were soon out of her way.

A lovely spacious property, very well equipped.

A bugbear was the tiny sink in the ensuite bathroom, which is an issue when 2 or more families are sharing the property. A shower hose would be a useful addition to the bath in the main bathroom. The property has very pleasant decor throughout. It is well situated for reaching all the attractions in the area. The wi-fi signal is very intermittent - inconvenient when trying to book tickets in advance. We very much enjoyed our stay in this property and area.

The bungalow was clean and spacious.

Even though you have 2 other bungalows in close proximity was still very quiet and peaceful. Our daughter especially enjoyed seeing the ponies. Thank you for the welcome pack it was appreciated after a long journey. We loved the location, didn't take us long to get to all the beaches and Alnwick.

The cottage was generally clean and tidy and well-equipped.

It was also quite quiet despite adjoining a through road. There was plenty of outdoor seating and the indoor heating was very efficient. The kitchen was well-equipped with everything required. Our only complaints were that two of the mattresses were very uncomfortable (small and middle bedrooms). In addition the mattress and cover in the latter were badly stained, disgusting and not really acceptable. During our stay the wifi was very poor and it was impossible at times to access streaming services. We were very thankful for the welcome pack which was a nice touch. On arrival the main TV would not connect to the internet and the owner was very quick to replace it and set up a new one.

Excellent cottage, good location for getting around the different areas like Alnwick,Seahouses,Alnmouth Warkworth,Bamburgh etc.

The cottage is very spacious and excellently furnished. P.S. owners please see comments book.

Accommodation was exactly as described.

It's in a quiet location with ready access to the A1, Alnwick and the Northumbrian coast. Most tourist locations are within a 30 minute drive. Alnwick has all the major supermarkets and is a bustling market town with attractive gardens and of course the castle which are both well worth visiting.

A few things that could do with reviewing: A Dishwasher is a must in a holiday cottage of this price.

There is a cupboard next to the washing machine that was empty. A few items that require updating in the kitchen, a 4 slice toaster, the cutlery is of a very poor quality, mugs are again a poor quality, a coffee machine of some sort. Lack of bags for bins, we had to buy some.No laundry bag. Also the recycling isn't very clear, for general waste. A better explanation

Deceptively spacious bungalow in a quiet location , but handy for all that the area has to offer.

this our 3rd stay here and always find it really clean and comfortable . Always a nice welcome pack supplied on arrival . Would recommend this property no problem

Blacksmith's cottage is a really comfortable, well equipped holiday cottage with high spec decor and furnishings .

It is excellently situated and we visited Bamburgh, Seahouses ,Amble, Alnwick and Alnmouth. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and really appreciated the welcome pack . We would highly recommend this property.

Fantastic holiday cottage, immaculate, everything thing you need and more, would recommend this to anyone

Very clean and comfortable.

Well appointed. Like the idea of everything being on one level and it was very nice to see the interior furnishings matched unlike some places that we have stayed that got the furniture from a sale room. Would definitely book here again if we come back to Northumberland.

We had the most wonderful week at the cottage with my mum and dad.

It was clean, spacious and we found everything we needed there for a comfortable stay. The Masons arms in Warkworth was a favourite for dining with enormous plates of fish and chips. Delicious

This is a beautiful cottage which gave us everything we required from our holiday.

The location gave us easy access to many local towns and attractions including the lovely beach at Alnmouth.

We loved the cottage.

It was the perfect base for us to explore the area, plenty to see and do and plenty still to do next year so we hope to go back there next year.

This bungalow is very well appointed & clean, it lived up to all our expectations.

We had an amazing stay at Blacksmiths, It was our second time there.

We felt there is a slight privacy issue between the cottage next door, The kitchen window looks onto Blacksmiths, feel the need for the fence to be extended to the end of Old Colliery cottage. I would recommend this to family & friends.

This was a really lovely property with very comfortable beds.

The owners had also left us a generous food gift package in addition to milk, which after a long drive from Plymouth was very much appreciated. We had lots of enjoyment watching the resident goat and ponies and the Running Fox cafe/pub in the village served sumptuous food including breakfast, which we had on our leaving day as we had to be out of the property by 9am. I would heartily recommend this rental.

Quiet and spacious bungalow.

Warm and cosy. Large rooms. Well equipped. The only thing I would suggest is some coat hooks. There is nowhere to hang coats unless you put them in the wardrobes. Visited a few places nearby. Cragside, Bamburgh Castle and Holy Island. Owners live opposite so on hand if you need anything. Would definitely return and recommend to friends and family.

Clean warm and comfortable.

Very nice welcome pack however no hand soap and just a spot of washing up liquid? We were two couples sharing not really suitable for 6 as only one ensuit shower and a bathroom with a small very old bath, it would be greatly improved if a shower were to be fitted in place of the bath. Great location for visiting a very beautiful area.

This is the second visit to this charming well equipped cottage.

On our first visit we never thought things could get better but the cottage has been updated with new decorating and furnishings. We were left an excellent welcome pack. The owner is very charming and friendly. It is central for visits to various places. There is a fantastic Sunday market at Amble and the Amble inn serves an excellent Sunday carvery. We will definitely be back to this cottage. In our opinion it warrants 5*s. Lynne and Alan Rhodes

Second time that I have stayed at this property and it is lovely.

Perfect spot and close to lots of good places like Warkworth, Alnwick, Seahouses etc. Comfortable, clean with brilliant facilities

We were a family of 5 (2 adults, 3 children) staying at Blacksmith cottage whilst visiting family.

It was a fabulous location, quiet spot and close to all the key spots of Alnwick, Alnmouth, Warkworth etc. The house is very spacious and the garden was well secured for children and dogs. There was some confusion about us bringing 2 pets rather than 1 (I filtered for pet friendly and 2 dogs when booking) and we did get an email during our break saying we should have paid extra (which we were not prompted for at time of booking) which was a bit upsetting. I would suggest just double checking when you book to avoid this. But, we had a lovely stay and a great welcome pack from the owner which was very kind. Overall a well equipped home to stay in a great spot.

Very nice cottage spacious & well presented in a handy location for beaches & local attractions

Spacious bungalow in a peaceful location.

Nice and warm and extremely well equipped. Some attention required to finer details and cleanliness but overall we had a comfortable break.

Property was spotlessly clean , owner had put heating on, when we arrived , much appreciated.

Lovely welcome pack of wine , snacks ,chocolate as well as the usual tea and coffee and milk . Beds are really comfortable with decent bedding , the bungalow is well located for all that is in the area within a short drive of about 20 miles . This is our 2nd stay here and would definitely return again .

Spent a wonderful week at Blacksmiths Cottage.

It is the perfect location to explore the stunning Northumberland coast. The cottage has three great bedrooms , the master with en-suite wet room and a second bathroom. A great well equipped kitchen / diner and a superb lounge , both with patio doors leading to the outdoor seating. I would highly recommend Blacksmiths Cottage for a family getaway. A must visit is the Running Fox (artisan bakery/cafe) the pub next door and the Indian restaurant Lal Khazana. We will definitely be back.

The cottage was really well equipped and furnished and is very easy access for anyone being a bungalow on level ground.

It’s very easy to get to the Northumberland coast with Amble and Warkworth only minutes away and Seahouses not too far. Also only takes about 5 minutes to get to Alnwick in the other direction. There was a great welcome pack left for us with wine, fresh eggs, and snacks which was a lovely touch.

Wonderful cottage, excellent location.

We could not have been happier with it.

Lovely cottage in very quiet location.

Home from home with everything we needed. Super location to access stunning beaches and villages. Very comfy beds

A great place to stay good room size 6tvs large shower room clean bedroom good size kitchen and sitting room

Lovely cottage.

Well equipped but maybe a shower over bath or one to put on taps for hair washing. Delightful welcome basket. Lovely goat

Amazing cottage, home from home with all the necessary equipment and kitchen utensils.

Lovely and warm with a wonderful view of the open field last with the ponies, horses and friendly billy goat! My girls had a wonderful time and there is so much to do in the surrounding areas. Would definately recommend this property and we are already planning our next visit. On our arrival we were blown away by the marvellous welcome package which included lots of thoughtful treats, wine, fruit, chocolate and more… You could see that a lot of careful attention had gone into making us feel welcome and comfortable for the duration of our trip. There are lots of supermarkets nearby to stock up on necessities and also a number of takeaways and restaurants. Thankyou Jackie, we had a brilliant time

Beautiful and clean property.

Well equipped (could have done with a dishwasher but we made do easily) and in a gorgeous and relaxing location. We spent many hours playing cards and watching the ponies (and one cheeky goat!) in the field opposite. Only a short distance from several beaches and the main town of Alnwick. We booked to come again in 3 months time we loved it so much- highly recommend.

the cottage is spacious and well positioned for trips to the beach and inland countryside.

although the heating is good and efficient , when we arrived the property was cold and damp even though the heating was on, I expect the property had been unoccupied and the heating off for a while before our stay. as others have said , the property really needs a dishwasher. for a place that sleeps six and has a large kitchen diner , with plenty of space, it is surprising not to have a dishwasher. a lot of the crockery was a bit grubby, smeared and greasy, probably because its hard to clean effectively without the hot wash from a dishwasher, something all guests would appreciate in covid times. as also mentioned , the wet room remains very wet, it doesn't drain effectively , with just a few tweaks , this could be a great place to stay

A really lovely cottage it has everything we needed , televisions in all the rooms and a lovely welcome pack , very central for Alnwick , Alnmouth and the rest of the beautiful coastline , would have preferred a king size bed but we would definitely stay again if we visit the area again

Although we knew the cottage only had double beds and no dishwasher, the property would be outstanding if there was at least a king sized bed and a dishwasher as there was ample room in the accommodation.

We really liked that the property was fenced and gated so the dog was secure at all times. Great location, so close to amenities such as supermarkets, close to places of interest whether by the coast or the north pennines. If we were to visit Northumberland again we would be happy to return to this cottage.

The bungalow was clean, extremely well equipped, and the welcome pack was over and above expectation.

It was well placed for local tourist spots and we had no problem locating it.

Cottage getting in need of some TLC now , shower floor very slippery and water soaks all of the room , needs a screen to stop further damage in the room .

Good place to stay to explore the area . Would stop again.

A shower over the bath would be an asset, if all bedrooms were occupied.

A sat nav does not always pick up where the cottage is. So slightly more detailed instructions of where the cottage is, outside of the village would be helpful. Otherwise a very pleasant place to stay.

The location just outside the village was peaceful with little passing traffic, but easy to reach main roads.

We travelled around mainly using B roads and met very little traffic, which made a very pleasant change from Essex. We found the cottage to have a relaxing feel to it. The bedrooms were comfy and we slept well. Would recommend this property.

This was not a holiday.

We unfortunately had a flood in our bathroom at Christmas the result being we had to vacate the premises whilst the entire bathroom was removed including the floor and replaced. This was allowed in lockdown as it was an emergency.o Blacksmith Cottage was convenient and suitable for us. It was very warm and comfortable. It was clean and well appointed. My comments would be that there are no coat hooks for outdoor clothing and nowhere for wet and muddy footwear. If you were on a walking holiday, especially with a dog, this could be very inconvenient. My other comment is that the only shower is off the main bedroom in the en-suite. The main bathroom only has a bath. The property accommodates three couples. This means four people would have to access the shower by going through someone else’s bedroom. Personally this would make me feel uncomfortable. The location of the cottage is lovely and allows easy access to local attractions.

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Blacksmiths cottage is in a good location for seeing the local area's many sights and historic attraction's, the cottage itself is well furnished and equipped , it is a lot more spacious than it first appears on arriving .

The owners left a lovely welcome pack and also antiseptic wipes and gel with covid 19 in mind. would book again if going back to that area

Fantastic cottage, well equipped and very close to local beach and other amenities and activities.

A lovely cottage which served our family of 6 adults and Springer spaniel well.

A secure outside space allowing our beloved dog safe access to venture out on his own without risk of harm. We loved the access to the outside space via living room double doors and kitchen dinner double doors, frequently left open to allow fresh air in. The cottage has 3 ample double rooms and two bathrooms. We felt maybe a shower mixer tap in the main bathroom would have been helpful and maybe also a few pegs to hang coats in the hallway would have been helpful but all in all the cottage was well equipped and didn't disappoint. The kitchen was a great space for us to all sit together at breakfast and dinner and the welcome treats package gratefully received. The bins there do not take glass but after ringing the owners for advice we found out that there is a bottle bin at the side of the little shop in the village just over a mile away which proved useful. There is a TV in every bedroom kitchen and lounge and when there is six of you that it was useful. The younger ones congregated in the kitchen dinner whilst us parents and pet dog preferred the comfortable lounge. A great spot to access Alnmouth and Embleton sands, Markham (nice pub called The Masons) Alnwick 4 miles away for town and home to the amazing Bater Books, stayed for coffee and cake there to give the younger ones time to browse and wonder at this amazing place, the local drinks shop on the square selling mead etc was amazing offering tasters, Dawn did a great job there and sold our family allsorts of goodies. Amble, a lovely little fishing harbor with little independent shops in little pods and two great restaurants, The Old boat house and the dog friendly Fish Shack, we had a fabulous meal there. Craster for the famous Old smokehouse kippers and walk up to Dunstanburgh castle amongst the rock pools, well worth a visit. Holy Island is an absolute must, a serene and tranquil place, Denise, David and Karen at the gift shop were very informative and helpful. The young people loved their time at Bamburgh castle (sadly not for us as not fog friendly) Malcolm the car park attendant was an absolute star. We would have liked to have gone to Horwick hall but again not dog friendly at all, not even in the grounds so the ancestral seat of Earl Grey didn't get a visit from us, they may wish to rethink there position and at least let dog owners into the grounds as do the magnificent Chatsworth house, they missed out on 6 adult tickets as our children would have happily taken there turn in walking Beau, our well behaved spaniel around whilst we visited. All in all a lovely holiday was had by all with a final trip to The running fox patisserie squeezed in on the way home, it was special.

The cottage description was accurate, it was warm and comfortable and spacious.

The location was good and the surround area easy to access. We did not see the owner. The internet did not work and the property would have benefited from a little general maintenance. While the main bedroom was large but the bed was a standard double, larger bed would have nice.

One of the best properties we have ever stayed in.

Well situated, within easy reach of the coast and towns such as Berwick-upon-Tweed. I would recommend this stunning property to anyone.

There is much to like about this property - it is spacious, quietly located and for the most part well-equipped, but it ought to be made clear that although the postal address is Shilbottle the property is in fact well outside the village boundary, and at least a mile from the village centre and shop.

It ought also to be made clear that there is no lawn or garden accompanying the property, only a relatively narrow area of enclosed patio surrounding it - sufficient for an outside table and chairs and some potted plants, but not much else.

Lovely cottage with a really lovely owner.

We enjoyed our stay and the hot tub was an added bonus! it was just a little bit far out for us as we would have liked a wander in the evening but it was very clean, large rooms with a lovely kitchen and a cosy lounge. Highly recommended x

I am sure you have some beautifully appointed, clean and comfortable properties available, unfortunately Blacksmiths cottage is not one of them.

Cottage very well situated for exploring Northumberland coast, the Cheviots and NT properties fairly close by.

Easy access just off A1. Confirm dog friendly. Twin beds in at least one other double bedroom would have been welcome as would a few rugs in the bedrooms. Cottage very warm with ample hot water.

The cottage was beautiful, the only thing we were very disappointed ,there was no Hot Tub like advertised, This was mainly the reason we chose Blacksmith Cottage.

also we had thick snow , the owners lived directly opposite the cottage and they didn’t even come and ask if we were ok.

The things that need attention are the lights in the kitchen, it's not bright enough.

The bath tap constantly dripping. And we only had the green bin outside which meant that recycling wasn't easy. But even with these very minor issues we had a most enjoyable stay at Blacksmiths cottage and would recommend it to anyone.

Excellent smooth process in booking.

Owners were very accommodating with a couple of requests we had. No problem to them at all.