Guests say
Budle Granary is a spacious and beautifully decorated cottage in Bamburgh, appreciated for its excellent location and comfort. Guests enjoyed the well-equipped kitchen and the property's character, with ample space for families and pets. The proximity to the beach and nature reserves was a highlight, contributing to a pleasant stay.
The property received mixed feedback on cleanliness. Some guests mentioned cobwebs, a stained mattress protector, and unemptied bins, which suggests room for improvement. However, the property was also described as very clean by others, indicating inconsistency in cleaning standards.
The location is highly praised for being quiet with pleasant views, close to the beach and nature reserves, making it ideal for guests looking to explore the area or enjoy the local scenery.
The cottage is considered very comfortable, with plenty of space and cosy settings, especially appreciated by larger groups and families. However, some minor issues like a creaky bed and the lack of a hairdryer were noted.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable beds. However, guests noted some omissions such as no dustpan, brush, mop, bucket, and issues with the dishwasher and hot water, suggesting some maintenance is required.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, therefore it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness category based on the available information.
About this property
Bamburgh 1.7 miles. Settled into the picturesque countryside of Budle, near Bamburgh, Northumberland, Budle Granary is an idyllic base for a family or group of adults looking to explore the history and heritage of the local area. Park off-road and be welcomed by the beautiful stone exterior of this property, where a footpath winds through the garden, a great spot for alfresco dining with table and chairs and a backdrop of climbing plants, to meet the arched front door. A spacious sitting area with seas of natural light will warm your feet beside a woodburning stove in the colder months and in the warmer months, open the double doors and let the fresh summer air in, and you will simply love curling up here with a good book after a long day of exploring, beneath the historic roofbeams.
When mealtimes call, the countryside elegance of the dining space will take your breath away, boasting high ceilings and a beautiful arched doorway with surrounding traditional windows, as well as tiled flooring and contemporary décor packed with all of the home-from-home amenities you will need to cook a heart-warming meal, which can be enjoyed at the blue dining table as the handy utility takes care of all of your sandy clothes. As well as a contemporary bathroom, there are four tastefully furnished bedrooms to choose from, including a king-size with tall sloping ceilings, roof beams and an en-suite, a second king-size, a double with storage and a twin, ideal for adults or children.
Within a short walk of the property you will find the beautiful Budle Bay, an expanse of sand and ocean views where you can take picnic and enjoy the fresh air or even try out watersports and wild swimming. If you are in need of a hot meal, head over to the next town of Bamburgh, where there are a selection of eateries, as well as a deli selling local produce. Another sandy beach awaits your exploration and don’t miss a visit to the impressive Bamburgh Castle and its amazing views, or you can head over to Holy Island with the well-known Lindisfarne priory and castle.
Make a family holiday to remember with a stay at the elegant Budle Granary.
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.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine, TV, DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed front garden with lawn, patio and furniture with BBQ and non-enclosed rear garden with lawn.
Two well behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.7 miles, pub 0.8 miles
Reviews (13)
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Katie
It has plenty of space and was very comfortable. Our two labradors were living their best lives, spending all day at the beach and lying by the fire at night - sheer bliss!
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Jill
The dishwasher is awful. The rotating arm canât turn if dinner plates are on the bottom. The dishes are left with a film all over them. I cleaned the filter and it made no difference. We had no hot water Friday evening, most of Saturday and Sunday evening. I appreciate you sent someone out but there is clearly an issue with the timing of when it comes on. This was a challenge with a not properly functioning dishwasher. If you have autumn winter guests it would be nice to have a basket of logs for the wood burning stove or directions to where you could buy them locally. There is no grill pan for the oven .
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Rachael
The kitchen bin hadn't been emptied and was full of rubbish and the dishwasher was full of dirty crockery. Both the recycling and outdoor bin were full. So we emptied the bins and ran the dishwasher. The house itself was lovely and everything we needed it to be for our stay - would definitely recommend. Suggestion to maybe make more of a point to the people making the booking about the expectation to put the bins out for collection on Wednesdays. We looked it up in the folder but the collection calendar was from 2023 and when we put the postcode in online it couldn't give us the collection date. So we put both bins out and the recycling was emptied. But the rubbish bin will be too full for anyony else to be using really (it was basically at the top before we arrived and our 2 bags of rubbish then filled it).