Avocet Cottage | Bamburgh | Waren Mill | Northumbria

Customer rating

4.6★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

59 Customer Review(s)

Sophie
May 2026

“Thank you for letting us stay in this lovely cottage.”

The accommodation was perfect and situated in a beautiful area with convenient access to the A1, while also being near stunning beaches and impressive castles. Inside, the cottage was immaculate, spacious, well-furnished, and extremely comfortable. However, I would like to suggest an update to your advert. It currently lists an electric hob, but the property actually features an induction hob. For health reasons, I am unable to use induction hobs, which was the only negative aspect of our stay.

The accommodation was perfect and situated in a beautiful area with convenient access to the A1, while also being near stunning beaches and impressive castles. Inside, the cottage was immaculate, spacious, well-furnished, and extremely comfortable. However, I would like to suggest an update to your advert. It currently lists an electric hob, but the property actually features an induction hob. For health reasons, I am unable to use induction hobs, which was the only negative aspect of our stay.

- Sophie, May 2026
Jane April 2026

“Extremely friendly, and helpful owners, resolved our heating issue along with Sykes.”

Lovely GARDEN for our four dogs, and a good location for visiting Bamburgh and Seahouses which we did. Stunning view from upstairs main bedroom of the estuary beyond.

- Jane, April 2026
Kristina April 2026

“We had a truly wonderful stay at Avocet Cottage in the beautiful setting of Waren Mill.”

The location is peaceful and scenic, and ideally placed for exploring the stunning Northumberland coastline. One of the highlights was the easy, short walk to the coastal path, which leads all the way into Bamburgh. The walk itself is wonderful, with sea views and plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife along the way. The cottage was comfortable, and thoughtfully equipped, making it feel like a real home from home. It was the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring, with a lovely atmosphere that made it hard to leave. Avocet Cottage was an excellent choice for our family. We would absolutely love to return.

- Kristina, April 2026
Peter March 2026

“The property is not as near to a beach as indicated, but the beaches are great.”

The front door needs attention — you have to constantly bolt it to keep it shut; just a new lock would help. But overall we had a great time, and it was very warm in the cottage, and the garden is great. Just a small thing — some milk left on arrival would help.

- Peter, March 2026

Thanks for your feedback. Our cottage is not described as being on a beach but on Budle bay, a bird sanctuary, of which there is a splendid view from the front bedrooms. There is a beautiful sandy beach a short walk from the cottage and the world renowned Bamburgh beach a short drive away. It would have been helpful if you had told us about the lock during your stay so we could have remedied it. Milk is a standard feature of our welcome pack and there must have been an oversight for which we apologise. Property Owner
Amy February 2026

“We had a wonderful family holiday in Northumberland and Avocet Cottage was the perfect place to stay.”

A home from home, warm and cosy, location couldn’t have been better to see the whole of the county. With everything you could need, we would love to return to make the most of the garden and explore more of the fantastic countryside! For the owners, not publication. Thank you for a wonderful week. Just a few things you should be aware of; whilst very generous with heat, the cottage was so hot and tricky to navigate adjusting heaters without turning them off and making it too chilly! Also, the door handle in the downstairs loo kept pulling out, risking someone getting stuck and final thing was that only one half of the toaster worked. Small things but hopefully useful - we will be back!

- Amy, February 2026
Helen January 2026

“Very lovely cottage.”

Shame about the weather. car park was very muddy they were digging it up and putting stones down. clean some cobwebs about. the fire has not got a bottom in it so couldn't light it. put nice and warm. over all very nice would stay again.

- Helen, January 2026
Riannon January 2026

“What a perfect place to stay!”

As cottage ‘regulars’, we have stayed all over the country in a wide variety of accommodation. Avocet has definitely been the best. It maintains exactly the right balance af comfort, gentle country ‘elegance’, and practicality. The garden is lovely, the kitchen is excellent, and the location is perfect. We will be back ( and have already booked to do so)! Ps - The dogs agreed

- Riannon, January 2026

Thank you for your lovely review. We are really pleased to hear that you are coming back to Avocet Cottage and look forward to welcoming you back. Janet & Peter Property Owner
Ruth December 2025

“Comfortable house which has a new bathroom and downstairs loo, some new windows, big kitchen, lovely stone fireplace with woodburner and 2 decent sofas in living room.”

Other windows are in need of replacement and are painted shut but I think maybe the owners are replacing over time. The twin bedrooms' furniture could do with replacing but beds are comfortable. Nice back garden, which is fully enclosed for dogs, but note that the house is next to a road, which isn't apparent from house photos/ details. However, it isn't a busy one and two of the bedrooms have lovely views over the bay from that aspect. I and my family enjoyed our New Year break at the cottage and really appreciated the wine, chocolates and welcoming card from owners.

- Ruth, December 2025
Annette December 2025

“Just spent a few days at Avocet cottage and had a lovely stay.”

The cottage is very warm and cosy, the beds were so comfortable and it’s only 5 mins drive to the beautiful Bamburgh with its dog friendly beach and pubs etc. Would definitely like to return but next time we will book during the summer months so we can enjoy the lovely garden!

- Annette, December 2025

Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Avocet Cottage and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Janet & Peter Property Owner
Angela October 2025

“Lovely cottage in a good location short drive to Budle Bay, Bamburgh etc.”

lovely woodburner with plentiful supply of logs, a great garden for the dog, comfy bed with great views across the bay. Cottage had everything we needed couldn’t fault it and had been one of our favourite rentals.

- Angela, October 2025

Thank you for your lovely review. We are really pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Avocet Cottage and would be very happy to welcome you back anytime. Janet & Peter Property Owner
Joan September 2025

“Clean and well- equipped cottage in a beautiful location.”

Ideal for birdwatching. Very helpful owners.

- Joan, September 2025

Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Avocet Cottage and would be very happy to welcome you back anytime. Best wishes Janet & Peter Property Owner
David September 2025

“Comfortable cottage with pretty much everything you need.”

Dogs loved it and it was nice to have an enclosed garden so we didn’t have to worry about them wandering off. Near to lots of great sights and beaches but difficult to walk to these from the cottage due to narrow snd busy road (we tried it once but it was a bit scary so kept to the car after that-the only downside for us). Overall though very happy with the cottage and had a lovely break.

- David, September 2025

Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Avocet Cottage and would be delighted to welcome you back if you decide to visit Northumberland again. Janet & Peter Property Owner
Beth July 2025

“Fabulous cottage with all the comforts of home.”

Garden was lovely to sit in. We really enjoyed our stay as the cottage had a very welcoming feel and was clean and comfortable.

- Beth, July 2025

Beth Thank you for your lovely review. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Avocet Cottage and would be happy to welcome you back if you are visiting Northumberland in future. Janet & Peter Property Owner
John April 2025

“Excellent cottage in great location with fantastic views over Budle Bay.”

Would definitely use Avocet Cottage again.

- John, April 2025

Thank you for your lovely review. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your holiday at Avocet Cottage and would be happy to welcome you back. Best wishes Janet & Peter Property Owner
Hannah April 2025

“Avocet Cottage was a perfect base for us!”

We were 5 adults and a medium sized dog and there was more than enough space for us all! The garden was perfect and safe for the dog, it was a great size with comfy seating area and a gorgeous stream down the bottom end behind a fence. The bedrooms were comfy with plenty of storage and the view of the front facing rooms were stunning! There were two toilets, both bathrooms were modern and super clean. Communication from the owners were perfect, they were great hosts and responded quickly if we had any queries :) we would recommend Avocet Cottage 100% . The house is well equipped and a real comfy home from home.

- Hannah, April 2025

Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Avocet Cottage and would be happy to welcome you back anytime. Janet & Peter. Property Owner
Stuart March 2025

“We have been to Avocet Cottage many times now and it never ever disappoints.”

We had a fabulous week with beautiful weather and cannot wait to return. It was also an unexpected pleasure to meet the owner’s too. We feel so lucky to have found such a beautiful cottage for all our holidays in Northumberland.

- Stuart, March 2025

Thank you for your great review. It was lovely to meet you both and your gorgeous dogs and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Property Owner
Colin February 2025

“This large cottage was ideal for us as we had 2 small dogs with us and the enclosed back garden was great for them to have a run around, this well located cottage is a close drive to Seahouses and Bamburgh castle.”

Some of the best beaches available in easy reach. Nice walks straight from the cottage is an added bonus. Lovely and warm cottage with ample supply of logs for the wood burning stove for a cosy feel in the evenings.

- Colin, February 2025

Thank you for your lovely review. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Avocet Cottage. We would be happy to welcome you back anytime. Best wishes Janet & Peter Property Owner
Stuart January 2025

“Avocet Cottage really is the gift that keeps on giving.”

Just when you think the place is perfect it gets even better. We had another fantastic stay at the beautiful Avocet Cottage. We arrived to a completely spotless cottage and new toiletries in the cloakroom and bathroom. The new smart tv is a fabulous addition. Once again enough free logs to keep you going for the week. We have made another 4 bookings to ensure we never miss out on this wonderful cottage. Thank you Peter and Janet for another fabulous holiday.

- Stuart, January 2025

Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted that you had another fantastic week at Avocet Cottage and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Janet & Peter Property Owner
Jane December 2024

“We had an amazing Christmas week at Advocet cottage.”

The photos do not do it justice, it is a lovely tastefully decorated comfotable cottage. Very well equipped kitchen and a plentiful supply of logs for the log burner. Great access to Bamburgh where we ate at both The Middle Inn and Lord Crewe Arms, both of which were great. Communcations from owners prior to ghe stay were excellent. Highly recommended.

- Jane, December 2024

Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed Christmas at Avocet Cottage and would love to welcome you back any time. Property Owner
Gary December 2024

“We’ve just had an amazing week long stay at Avocet Cottage.”

The location and property size were the highlight. We’ve stayed on Holy Island before, but the centrality of Waren Mill is so much better. The property was clean, and also bigger than we thought, so would easily accommodate 6, not 4 and 2 cramped like a lot of places. The fact wood was free in winter was a blessing. With other stays we’ve burnt through the “free” wood in a night, then have to buy more. Here the garden was full of wood. It was also handy with a dog with having both a courtyard and a garden. The kitchen and bathrooms were really modern, and had all the accessories we needed. Couldn’t fault it. We would 100% stay here again. Thank you.

- Gary, December 2024

Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Avocet Cottage and look forward to welcoming you back in future. Best wishes Janet & Peter Property Owner
Liz November 2024

“We had a lovely time at Avocet Cottage.”

The cottage is so homely. Lovely comfy sofas in the lounge and the kitchen is really well equipped. The dogs loved the garden and the walks onto the coastal path just minutes from the cottage.

- Liz, November 2024

Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Avocet Cottage and would be very happy to welcome you and the dogs back again anytime. Best wishes Janet & Peter Property Owner
Christine November 2024

“We had a lovely week at Avocet Cottage Its location is perfect for exploring Northumberland coastline The sea view from our bedroom was beautiful.”

A good place for bird watching, dog walking and exploring the beaches and pubs nearby. The Retriever and Lab were welcomed everywhere and ran on the beaches every day much to their delight. The cottage was very comfortable, clean and well equipped. The information provided by the owners was really useful and they were very pleasant and helpful when we had a query. The cottage is set in a quiet hamlet with nothing to disturb the peace. We will definitely return on our next visit to Northumberland

- Christine, November 2024
Stuart November 2024

“This is our third visit to Avocet Cottage.”

We are NEVER disappointed by this fabulous place. The cottage was clean and welcoming with lights left on for our arrival as it was getting dark. The full log shed was a bonus, as always, so you can light the log burner straight away. The amount of logs provided for free last the entire week and we had the log burner lit every day. The new anti slip mat in the bathroom was most welcome! The new outside lights are fabulous on these dark nights and mornings. All in all Avocet Cottage has become our Home From Home and we treat it as such, in this beautiful County. Any issues we had were easily reported to the owner via the Sykes App and were dealt with efficiently and effectively by Peter & Janet. Thankyou Peter & Janet for another wonderful stay. Kindest regards Stu, Pip and our Fur Babies!!

- Stuart, November 2024

Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted that you appreciate Avocet cottage and love it as much as we do. We look forward to welcoming you and your doggy babies back in the New Year and to making sure that you have another great holiday. Best wishes Peter& Janet Property Owner
Julie October 2024

“Lovely cottage, in a great location.”

Everything that you need is available in the property. Lovely fixtures and fittings in kitchen and bathroom. We had a lovely stay. We had an issue this was resolved in a timely manner by the owner who responded straight away and kept us informed of what was happening.

- Julie, October 2024

Thank you for your lovely review. We are really pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Avocet Cottage and would be happy to welcome you back anytime. Peter & Janet Property Owner
Karen October 2024

“Another enjoyable stay.”

Cottage comfortable and had everything needed to help us and the dogs, have a stress free break. Car parking (with 2 cars), can be a bit tricky, but generally okay. It is good to find a property that allows upto 4 dogs to stay especially when there are 2-3 families wanting to stay together. Perhaps other property ownwers could take note.

- Karen, October 2024

Thank you for this lovely review . We are glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner
Graham September 2024

“Lovely cottage ideal for dogs, good walks and beaches nearby.”

We will be back next year.

- Graham, September 2024

Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Avocet Cottage. We see that you have already booked to come back again next year and we look forward to welcoming you back again. Janet and Peter Property Owner
Andrea August 2024

“A beautiful cottage that’s really quite roomy!”

Lovely kitchen and bathrooms. Pretty garden too. Great location to get around and explore the coast. We would definitely stay there again.

- Andrea, August 2024

Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at Avocet Cottage. We would love to welcome you back again. Best wishes Janet and Peter Property Owner
Pauline July 2024

“A lovely well equipped cottage.”

Our grandchildren loved having the garding to play in at the end of the day. It was also secure enough for our dog to wander round.

- Pauline, July 2024

Thank you for your lovely review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay at our cottage and hope that you had a lovely holiday with your grandchildren. Janet and Peter Property Owner
Catherine July 2024

“A wonderful stay at a lovely cottage.”

Simply perfect for our week’s stay. We loved the garden and very useful facilities on offer. The owners were excellent communicators who messaged us prior to the stay with additional information- very quick to answer any questions. We would definitely stay again!!

- Catherine, July 2024

Thank you for your lovely review. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our cottage and look forward to welcoming you back in future. Peter and Janet Property Owner
Dawn June 2024

“Thankyou for allowing 4 dogs at your properties.”

I cannot express how difficult it is to find holiday properties that allow 4. 4 is no different to 2. Our dogs are well behaved and are not nervous and don’t react. This was our first time at Avocet as we normally stay at Dunlin. We have 4 labrador size dogs so the bigger kitchen was easier. I loved your choice of new cabinets and really liked the bathroom decor .your choice of floor tiles fabulous . It was great home from home. The waren hill area is great especially for walking and being so close to the bay we love it there. It’s in the centre of all the local attractions .. bamburgh, sea houses, newton by the sea and Alnwick. Cannot recommend it enough. The only slight negative is the back gate. 1 of our dogs is a jumper and could clear the gate easily. The Dunlin cottage gate is taller. This was easy solved by putting the dustbin in front of gate. Apologies I forgot to put the dustbin back in courtyard !! Will definitely be booking again .. Thankyou

- Dawn, June 2024

Thank you for your very positive review. We are really glad you enjoyed your stay at our cottage. We are dog lovers ourselves and at one stage had four dogs but with the passage of time we now only have one old fella. We would welcome you and your dogs back any time. Property Owner
Linda June 2024

“Loved the cottage, well equipped and comfortable.”

Good location for touring Northumberland. Pet /dog friendly which is great, good secure garden for your dogs, however hould be honest about shared courtyard at front of property - put photo's on line, this did not bother me only a way in from car parking area, but would have been good to know before holiday, also lack of parking - we had 2 cars - if all cottages were full, this could be a problem as no other parking is available in hamlet.

- Linda, June 2024

Thank you for your positive comments. We note your comments regarding the courtyard and in thirty years of owning Avocet cottage nobody has ever raised it as an issue. The courtyard is owned by us and there is a large attractive centre piece planted with flowering shrubs and spring flowers and is boarded by a low stone wall which is also planted with flowers . The gate from the courtyard leads directly into the car park area which we also own. The court yard gives access to the back door of Avocet and the distance from the car park is no more than 50 feet. We advertise that there is only one car park space for Avocet cottage but guests thinking of bringing more than one car can contact us for information about where to park their additional car. There is parking near to Avocet within the hamlet. Property Owner
Ben June 2024

“Lovely property with fantastic amenities.”

Great access to some superb local beaches and stunning scenery. Highly recommended.

- Ben, June 2024

Thank you for your lovely review anc glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Julie April 2024

“The cottage was lovely cosy and comfortable and more importantly clean, we had a lovely time revisiting some of our favourite places on the coast and got lucky with the weather.”

There is only one space for parking and we had two cars so could have been problematic had next door had visitors. The cottage is situated in a lovely quiet spot near the bay with lots of sea birds to watch.

- Julie, April 2024

Thank you for your lovely review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay at our cottage and hope to see you again in future. Janet and Peter Property Owner
Jayne April 2024

“The cottage was well situated and convenient for where we wanted to visit and was also quiet, in spite of the closeness to the road, which we knew about when we booked.”

. It was comfortable and tidy however some of the cleanliness wasn’t what we would have expected. There was dust on some items - pictures in the bedroom and skirting boards and the side of the wardrobe and the ledge on the mirror in the main bedroom, also paw marks on the side of the units in the kitchen near the back door - which I wiped off - and also on the back door. The loft hatch was open in the twin bedroom at the front which we closed - I don’t know if this had blown open with the high winds, in the twin bedroom at the back the rubbish bin hadn’t been emptied. The garden was fine although there were to 2 poo bags in the basket by the back door, left by someone else and also some cigarette ends which wasn’t nice, and there was a smallish gap in the fence which a small dog could have got through to the river. We understand that the cottage allows dogs and expect some wear and tear, but would have expected the professional cleaners to take this into account when attending. Maybe a check up by the owners every so often would be a good idea.

- Jayne, April 2024

We are very surprised by your review as you did not contact us during your stay to advise us of any of the issues you have now raised and to allow us to deal with them. In February this year the kitchen in Avocet was replaced and has all new integrated appliances as well as replacement of the small electrical items. The bathroom and cloakroom fittings were all replaced and both were re tiled. The fittings in both are high end and were expensive. In addition we have replaced some of the single mattresses with Hypnos brand expensive mattresses. That is in addition to our annual purchase of quality bedding and towels by Christy, Dorma, Sheridan and other high end brands. Sadly you do not mention any of this in your review. Our cottages are very popular and book up quickly so we are not able to stay in them ourselves during busy school holidays and peak season but we do stay in them out of season and ensure that any necessary work is done and items replaced. We also visit our cottages regularly at other times though can’t do this every week due to the distance involved. If guests report any issues during their stay we always deal with them straight away. Thank you for letting us know about the small gap in the fence. We will have this checked. We will also speak to our cleaners about the issues you have raised regarding the cleaning. If these had been raised with us when you arrived at the cottage we would have asked our cleaners to go back and deal with them then. We do expect our cleaners to carry out a thorough clean and are sorry if this did not happen prior to your stay. Property Owner
Stuart March 2024

“We first visited Avocet Cottage in January 2024 and absolutely loved it.”

It was perfect in every way and, in our opinion, could not really be improved upon. We returned 9 weeks later to find it had been given a fantastic upgrade of a new kitchen, with all new white goods and all electrical products are brand new and fabulous, also new upstairs bathroom and downstairs cloakroom. The beds all had new Hypnos mattresses which were super comfortable for a great nights sleep. We didn’t think you could improve on perfection but this has been achieved!! The Cottage was spotlessly clean and so well redecorated, it was a wonderful sight to see when we walked in. The amount of logs, provided free of charge, for the log burner is quite unbelievable. This Cottage simply provides you with everything you may need for your stay and so much more. The garden is fully secure and great for anyone with dogs. It also has lovely garden furniture to sit at for your meals & drinks in the sunshine. We will be back again soon to this beautiful place and cannot wait. Thankyou Peter & Janet for making yet another holiday so memorable. Kindest regards, Stu, Pip, Hugo & Storm

- Stuart, March 2024

Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We will look forward to your return. Best wishes Peter and Janet Property Owner
Meg March 2024

“Lovely cosy cottage.”

Thank you.

- Meg, March 2024

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear that you liked our cottage and hope that you had a lovely holiday in Northumberland. Janet and Peter Property Owner
John February 2024

“I have stayed in lots of cottages and this one was great.”

Clear that the owners care with fresh flowers, good utensils, welcome packs etc. Prior to booking we saw a terrible review which the owners responded to very calmly. Happy to say that review was totally ludicrous and in my opinion should be removed.... The only thing I think is that the addition of a Smart TV with Freeview and streaming services would be nice. I do not mean the owners paying the subscriptions btw! We commonly bring our passwords and watch on smart TVs using our subscriptions and clear these details on departure. We got around this by plugging in a laptop to the TV using the spare HDMI, but I totally accept this is a minor thing. Just advice to keep the cottage (which has 40Mbps internet typically) up to date.

- John, February 2024

Thank you for your lovely review and your very helpful comments. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your holiday in our cottage. Peter and Janet Property Owner
Stuart January 2024

“Avocet Cottage, for us, is simply perfect.”

It was everything we needed and so much more. The log burner was an amazing feature and really complemented the cottage. We loved Avocet Cottage so much that we have already booked another 4 visits. Thank you Peter and Janet for making our much needed holiday so special.

- Stuart, January 2024

Thank you for your lovely review and we look forward to you returning later in the year. We are having upgrades in February which we hope you will like and will make your next holiday with us even better! Property Owner
Karen October 2023

“Lovely property very comfortable, especially with our four dogs.”

Our first cottage holiday with our dogs. Lovely place. Dissappointed that previous guests hadn't bothered to pick up their dog poo from back garden but not everyone are responsible dog owners or recyclers- lots of glass bottles in bin! Property lovely for guests with dogs. Hope to re-book for next year.

- Karen, October 2023
Abigail October 2023

“This is a lovely property and great location.”

We had 2 cars so parking was a bit of a faff but we managed. I found opening and locking the outside door into the kitchen quite tricky but my friends managed it. There's a couple of non-working lightbulbs - one is outside above the door into the garden, the other is at the foot of the stairs in the little office space. The kitchen welcome pack was very handy and the level of cleanliness was great. The shower was good and the beds were very comfy. The view of the 'small' bay and birds from the bedrooms was magnificent.

- Abigail, October 2023
Helen September 2023

“Fantastic cottage in a great location.”

Everything we needed for a stay with our 2 young children and dog. It was very clean and well equipt. Perfect stay.

- Helen, September 2023
Jane September 2023

“The property was totally misrepresented.”

It was located next to the main road on a bridge forming the garden boundary with a sewage treatment plant opposite which smelt. The cottage was in desperate need of refurbishment plus it was dirty everywhere from skid marks on the duvet to filthy mugs and filthy carpets. I was even bitten in bed. The towel holders fell off the bathroom wall, the front door lock was almost impossible to open with the key. The grass had not been cut. The electrics in the kitchen were unsafe with plugs becoming very hot. The bathroom was difficult to air as the sash window was hard to open then impossible to close . I could go on but I'm sure you are getting a feel for what was wrong. Perhaps regular checks on properties could improve matters? It most certainly was not worth the rental and we are deeply upset that our holiday base was so disappointing.

- Jane, September 2023

We welcome feedback from our guests and an opportunity to respond to any issues raised by them. Unfortunately we have to say that none of the issues raised in this review were brought to our attention during their stay, so we had no opportunity of addressing them. We employ a respected team of professional cleaners who have told us that they found no evidence of the issues of cleanliness referred to and who would have returned to have dealt with any issues if they had been raised. The house had a full PAT electrical inspection in February and no faults were found. The house is an attractive period cottage with many original features and quality furniture and fittings and the photos on the website mirror closely what guests will find on their stay. We have a garden designed by a professional landscape gardener and it is maintained by a professional gardener every two weeks. The cottage is located on Budle Bay, which is part of English Heritage’s protected coastline and a renowned bird sanctuary. The road which runs alongside our cottage is a B road (the main road is the A1 two miles away) and is the heritage scenic coast road which runs through the small hamlet of Waren Mill and on to Bamburgh. There is no sewage works opposite our cottage but a small treatment plant for the hamlet which is totally underground and concealed to fit in with the SSI status of the bay. We nor any other guests have ever noticed any smells from it. Property Owner
Katherine August 2023

“Beautiful traditional old English cottage, which had a home from home feel.”

Was spacious , a nicely laid out property and big lovely garden to sit out in with comfortable table and chairs for 6 people. Beds very comfortable, shower good , downstairs extra toilet and wash basin useful. Lovely farmhouse style kitchen with plenty room for food prep and large dining table for 6. Good size fridge/ freezer. Beautiful big open fire in living room . Cosy cottage style windows throughout. Situated in great area, round corner from Budle Bay, beautiful sunsets ! Please note : DVD broken and Elec hob switching itself off intermittently . Will definitely book again for summertime! Thank you

- Katherine, August 2023
Joanna August 2023

“The cottage was in a lovely and convenient location.”

It was spacious and had a secure, but untidy, garden. The moss growing on the path at the side of the house was slippy and therefore potentially dangerous. The kitchen was well equipped. Whilst the cottage was generally comfortable it was run down and not very clean. We would not stay here again.

- Joanna, August 2023

We are sorry to hear that you have had a few concerns during your stay at our cottage and disappointed that you did not contact us so that we could resolve them for you. Our gardener comes to the garden every two weeks and neither he nor the previous guests have alerted us to the problem of the moss. Now we are aware we have informed him about the issue. We take health and safety issues very seriously. We use professional cleaners and they maintain a high standard of cleaning which is generally commented on positively by our guests. If we had been alerted to any cleaning issues by yourselves they would have returned to deal with them. As you can see from the photos on the website the cottage is a beautiful period property and is furnished with high quality solid wood furniture appropriate for a property of this style and age. We only buy good quality furnishings, bedding and towels from Marks and Spencer, John Lewis etc. Bedding and towels were replaced earlier this year. If you did have genuine concerns or complaints, as advised by Sykes and also by ourselves in the information provided in the cottage, you should have notified us immediately (possibly with photos) to have given us the opportunity to deal with them. Peter and Janet Property Owner
Ian June 2023

“We had a great stay at Avocet, well equipped and comfortable and the fact that the garden was enclosed for the dogs was an additional benefit.”

Nothing more to add, it was a great week, great location and very comfortable, thank you.

- Ian, June 2023
Anne May 2023

“Lovely spacious holiday let, well equipped and it a beautiful area for local ...”

Lovely spacious holiday let, well equipped and it a beautiful area for local beaches and attractions a relaxing place to stay

- Anne, May 2023
Joanne May 2023

“This is our second stay in Waren Mill but the first at Avocet Cottage.”

Great place to stay and the garden was perfect for the dog.

- Joanne, May 2023
Emma April 2023

“Absolutely loved Avocet cottage.”

The cottage was spotlessly clean. I especially appreciated how well-equipped the kitchen was and the dog proof garden was wonderful. The only downside was the shower which could do with a little TLC (low output, kept falling on our heads!) but overall we had a thoroughly enjoyable stay. Thank you.

- Emma, April 2023
Edward M January 2023

“Outside Lights not working .”

Light bulbs missing from some fittings.

- Edward M, January 2023

Thank you for telling us. Broken bulbs have been replaced in the outside light and bed side lamps. We always have a stock of replacement bulbs in a drawer in the kitchen should this happen again. Property Owner
Aug 2021

“Well equipped cottage in a fantastic location.”

The cottage had a lot of character and plenty of room. We loved the large garden which was enclosed so the dogs had plenty of space to run around when we weren't walking. A fantastic place which I would recommend.

- , Aug 2021
May 2021

“Our second stay and we love this homely, spacious, comfortable and well appointed cottage.”

The garden is delightful and the location superb.

- , May 2021
Dec 2019

“Warm and Cosy cottage perfectly positioned to enjoy the Northumberland coast.”

Would recommend.

- , Dec 2019
Dec 2019

“Charming cottage, very warm, welcoming feeling as you enter cottage, we felt at home as soon as we arrived.”

The owner has thought of everything that you need for your stay. Great location, many beaches within 5 minute drive away, Bamburgh beach fantastic for the dogs. Would we stay again? Definitely!

- , Dec 2019
Jul 2019

“Spacious , well equipped property providing ideal touring base for the area .”

- , Jul 2019
Jul 2019

“Spacious kitchen and sitting room, good to have storage space and downstairs toilet.”

Plenty of hot water. Pretty, secure garden to sit/eat out plus bbq.

- , Jul 2019
Apr 2019

“Great cottage.”

Plenty of space, homely and warm. Well located for walks from the door or trips to local attractions.

- , Apr 2019
Nov 2018

“Wonderful setting, very warm and well equipped.”

Very peaceful and really good value for money.

- , Nov 2018
Jun 2018

“This cottage is perfect for a family holiday.”

It is very well equipped and in a quiet spot on the bay but near to beautiful beaches and countryside - perfect for families with children and dogs - the property has an enclosed secure garden. Comfortable beds and loads of towels and hot water.

- , Jun 2018
May 2018

“Spacious cottage with tidy enclosed garden.”

Very good for our dogs. Very handy for Bamburgh beach and castle.

- , May 2018

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV, 2 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Cloakroom with basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Study
Night storage heaters with woodburning stove
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster
50 ins Smart TV in lounge, TV in bedroom, DVD player, WiFi, selection of books and games
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair and travel cot available on request
Off-road parking for 1 car
Enclosed rear garden with lawn, mature shrubs, furniture and small stream
Four well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 2.6 miles, pub 2.5 miles

The property

Avocet Cottage is a pretty stone built cottage situated just a few yards from Budle Bay, the renowned bird-watching area.

A birdwatchers delight!

The unspoilt and remote Ross Links are reached to the north, and the sandy beaches towards Bamburgh to the south.

This period cottage retains many of its original features, is very well equipped and furnished to a high standard. GROUND FLOOR Living room with stone fireplace, log-burning stove, TV/DVD and door to garden. Kitchen/dining room large with induction hob, oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine. Study room with DVDs, books and games. Cloakroom with WC and basin. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1 with king size bed, TV, views over Budle Bay. Bedroom 2 with twin beds, views over Budle Bay. Bedroom 3 with twin beds.

Bathroom with bath, shower, WC and basin. OTHER FACILITIES Enclosed lawn garden with furniture, stream running along bottom ( children should be supervised).

Night storage heaters.

All power, logs, bed linen and towels included in rent.

Private parking for 1 car.

Telephone provided.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

BAMBURGH

Seahouses 3.5 miles; Beadnell 5.1 miles; Alnwick 16.9 miles.

The village’s sweeping sandy beaches and dramatic fortress - Bamburgh Castle - make Bamburgh one of Northumberland’s major visitor attractions. The castle can be seen for miles and dominates this part of the county’s coastline. Today it remains home to the family of the great Victorian industrialist Lord Armstrong, and is open to the public on a daily basis. Although overshadowed by the great castle, Bamburgh village is picturesque with neat grey stone cottages facing a manicured village green. There are excellent pubs, hotels with restaurants and a small selection of village shops. There are golf courses in Bamburgh and nearby Seahouses, and within easy reach are more wide sandy beaches, lovely fishing villages, stunning castles and coastal islands to explore along the dramatic Heritage Coast. There are numerous other attractions also a short drive away, including the famous Alnwick Castle and Gardens and the historic walled border town, Berwick-upon-Tweed. A superb base for exploring Northumberland.

Short break arrival Sat & Tues only - min 3 nights
Weekly bookings must commence on a Saturday - for any others days please enquire first

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season

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Features

Reviews & Ratings

“Thank you for letting us stay in this lovely cottage.”

“Extremely friendly, and helpful owners, resolved our heating issue along with Sykes.”

“We had a truly wonderful stay at Avocet Cottage in the beautiful setting of Waren Mill.”

“The property is not as near to a beach as indicated, but the beaches are great.”

“We had a wonderful family holiday in Northumberland and Avocet Cottage was the perfect place to stay.”

“Very lovely cottage.”

“What a perfect place to stay!”

“Comfortable house which has a new bathroom and downstairs loo, some new windows, big kitchen, lovely stone fireplace with woodburner and 2 decent sofas in living room.”

“Just spent a few days at Avocet cottage and had a lovely stay.”

“Lovely cottage in a good location short drive to Budle Bay, Bamburgh etc.”

“Clean and well- equipped cottage in a beautiful location.”

“Comfortable cottage with pretty much everything you need.”

“Fabulous cottage with all the comforts of home.”

“Excellent cottage in great location with fantastic views over Budle Bay.”

“Avocet Cottage was a perfect base for us!”

“We have been to Avocet Cottage many times now and it never ever disappoints.”

“This large cottage was ideal for us as we had 2 small dogs with us and the enclosed back garden was great for them to have a run around, this well located cottage is a close drive to Seahouses and Bamburgh castle.”

“Avocet Cottage really is the gift that keeps on giving.”

“We had an amazing Christmas week at Advocet cottage.”

“We’ve just had an amazing week long stay at Avocet Cottage.”

“We had a lovely time at Avocet Cottage.”

“We had a lovely week at Avocet Cottage Its location is perfect for exploring Northumberland coastline The sea view from our bedroom was beautiful.”

“This is our third visit to Avocet Cottage.”

“Lovely cottage, in a great location.”

“Another enjoyable stay.”

“Lovely cottage ideal for dogs, good walks and beaches nearby.”

“A beautiful cottage that’s really quite roomy!”

“A lovely well equipped cottage.”

“A wonderful stay at a lovely cottage.”

“Thankyou for allowing 4 dogs at your properties.”

“Loved the cottage, well equipped and comfortable.”

“Lovely property with fantastic amenities.”

“The cottage was lovely cosy and comfortable and more importantly clean, we had a lovely time revisiting some of our favourite places on the coast and got lucky with the weather.”

“The cottage was well situated and convenient for where we wanted to visit and was also quiet, in spite of the closeness to the road, which we knew about when we booked.”

“We first visited Avocet Cottage in January 2024 and absolutely loved it.”

“Lovely cosy cottage.”

“I have stayed in lots of cottages and this one was great.”

“Avocet Cottage, for us, is simply perfect.”

“Lovely property very comfortable, especially with our four dogs.”

“This is a lovely property and great location.”

“Fantastic cottage in a great location.”

“The property was totally misrepresented.”

“Beautiful traditional old English cottage, which had a home from home feel.”

“The cottage was in a lovely and convenient location.”

“We had a great stay at Avocet, well equipped and comfortable and the fact that the garden was enclosed for the dogs was an additional benefit.”

“Lovely spacious holiday let, well equipped and it a beautiful area for local ...”

“This is our second stay in Waren Mill but the first at Avocet Cottage.”

“Absolutely loved Avocet cottage.”

“Outside Lights not working .”

“Well equipped cottage in a fantastic location.”

“Our second stay and we love this homely, spacious, comfortable and well appointed cottage.”

“Warm and Cosy cottage perfectly positioned to enjoy the Northumberland coast.”

“Charming cottage, very warm, welcoming feeling as you enter cottage, we felt at home as soon as we arrived.”

“Spacious , well equipped property providing ideal touring base for the area .”

“Spacious kitchen and sitting room, good to have storage space and downstairs toilet.”

“Great cottage.”

“Wonderful setting, very warm and well equipped.”

“This cottage is perfect for a family holiday.”

“Spacious cottage with tidy enclosed garden.”

Summary

The property

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About the location

BAMBURGH