Guests say
The Chimney in Bamburgh is a highly praised cottage, celebrated for its cosy, comfortable, and stylish interior. Guests have enjoyed its proximity to stunning landscapes and historical sites, making it an ideal family base. The property boasts beautiful views, ample space, and a well-equipped setting for a group of eight. While minor suggestions for improvement were noted, the overall sentiment is one of delight and a desire to return.
There are no specific mentions of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
The location is frequently lauded for its easy access to beautiful coastlines, towns, and historical sites, as well as offering lovely walking and cycling routes. The views of the castle add to the charm, although one mention of a walk into town without a pedestrian walkway suggests a slight inconvenience.
Guests have found the cottage to be very cosy and homely, with a relaxing atmosphere. The property is noted for its comfortable and generous space, accommodating up to eight guests with ease.
The cottage is praised for being well-equipped and having great amenities, including a telescope for stargazing. However, there is a mention of some garden furniture being rotten and suggestions for additional kitchen items, indicating room for improvement in maintenance and facilities.
A very generous welcome package was highly appreciated by the guests, indicating thoughtfulness. However, it should be noted that such gifts are a kind gesture and may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Boasting a superb selection of traditional features, The Chimney at Bamburgh, Northumberland, is literally bursting with character and offers the ideal holiday home for a family gathering or get-together of family and friends. The open-plan living space invites guests in with a warm and welcoming ambience which is reflected in the comfy seating area, tasteful soft furnishings, period features and attractive woodburning stove. Step out of the sitting area and you find yourself in a stylish fully fitted kitchen which has everything needed to create delicious food for the whole holiday party and an elegant dining table is ideally positioned in the middle of the room to encourage guests to gather and eat and drink together while enjoying the impressive views from the double patio doors leading out to the courtyard. The courtyard offers the ideal space for spending time socialising alfresco. When it’s time for bed, guests can choose from an easily accessible ground-floor super-king-size or three further first-floor bedrooms, a super-king-size, a king-size and a twin; all are delightfully presented and offer an oasis of calm after a hard day of getting out and about exploring. You couldn’t ask for a better location for discovering the delights of the region with Bamburgh just a short distance away with a good selection of shops and amenities as well as the castle. Head off from here and carry on along the Heritage Coastline where you will find miles of sandy beaches, quaint fishing villages and breath-takingly beautiful castles. Other towns worth visiting in the region include Alnwick, Seahouses (just a few miles away) and you can even head to the border and visit the ever-popular town of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Activities to look forward to in the area include golf, sailing (from Seahouses to the Farne Islands), birdwatching, hiking, cycle rides and horse-riding. The Chimney offers truly impressive holiday accommodation perfect for making a family holiday to remember.
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
4 x bedrooms in total 3 x upstairs 1 x downstairs consisting of:
1 x super-king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC (Upstairs).
1 x king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and heated towel rail and WC (Upstairs).
1 x bedroom with 2 x single beds (upstairs).
1 x ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request).
Additional 2 x bathrooms: 1 x separate Family Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC (Upstairs).
1 x separate ground floor bathroom with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC (Downstairs).
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
1 x separate snug/ tv room.
2 x patios.
LPG heating with woodburning stove.
Gas range oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
Smart TV, DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available on request.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Private courtyard gardens, patio furniture, barbecue, garage for storage.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1.2 miles, pub 1.1 miles, beach 1.5 miles.
Note: If you wish the super-king-size to be made up as a twin please let us know.
Ocean Leisure Club Membership (Entrance fee payable)
Reviews (10)
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Derek
Fantastic location. Private surroundings but within easy access of all the local attractions and within walking distance of Bambrough village beaches and castle. Really cannot wait to return.
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Diana
Great beds and views to die for! Wonderful location in easy reach of resources Some serving spoons, side plates and more wine glasses would have been good, waste paper bins in the bedrooms Also 3 dishwasher tablets and one j cloth was a little inadequate. We like to eat in and resorted to washing up! These are minor issues but worth some thought Overall we were delighted with the property and enjoyed our stay in Northumberland. Thank you
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Joy
Well equipped and gorgeous decor. Fabulous for our family celebration. Only fault was that some of the wooden garden furniture was rotten and unusable. Would return in a heartbeat though.