Guests say
Whinstone Cottage in Bamburgh is a well-regarded holiday rental, praised for its cleanliness, prime location, and cosy comfort. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities and the private parking. While some minor maintenance issues and the lack of a welcome pack are noted, the overall experience is positive, with many guests planning return visits.
The cottage is frequently described as clean and tidy, with only a few isolated comments about specific items not being clean upon arrival. The positive remarks far outweigh the negatives, indicating high standards of cleanliness.
The location is consistently praised for being in the heart of Bamburgh, close to the beach, castle, and local amenities. The provision of private parking is also highly valued.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with a cosy lounge and comfortable beds. However, some guests mention issues with the heating and the shower, which affects the overall comfort score.
The property is well-equipped, but there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as problems with the hot water pressure, shower, and heating. These issues suggest room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Set in a quiet part of the bustling village of Bamburgh in Northumberland, Whinstone is a traditional stone cottage, ideal for a family on holiday. The sitting room invites guests in straight away with a welcoming seating area and tasteful soft furnishings. You can imagine gathering here to catch up on holiday news, watch TV or simply curl up with a book from the bookshelves. The stylish kitchen is a delight to cook in, so the designated chef will be delighted with the facilities on offer and when it’s time to serve up, there is a well-equipped kitchen/diner all set up ready for a relaxing meal. When it’s time for bed, the double and twin bedrooms are freshly presented, ready for a peaceful nights sleep. In the morning, you can grab a coffee or even breakfast outside in the gravelled patio garden, which has plenty of greenery and patio furniture encouraging guests to sit back and relax. Make sure you find time to plan some activities, so you can really explore the delights the region has to offer. Bamburgh is within a short walk and has a good selection of shops and amenities as well as its infamous 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. Whinstone in Bamburgh, Northumberland offers guests a relaxing and enjoyable break in the ideal spot to explore the delights of the region.
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
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with corner bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room
Electric panel heaters.
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV/netflix, CD player, selection of books, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen included in rent please bring OWN towels inc beach ETC.
Highchair available.
Private parking for 1 car.
Small rear non-enclosed garden with patio furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome from September to June only.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.5 miles.
Note: Neighbours have rights of access to garden for putting bins out.
Travel cot on request.
Please Note: The property only accepts minimum 7 night stays & guests can only book from Saturday to Saturday.
Note: Bed linen is provided please bring own towels and beach towels
Reviews (33)
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Alison Mary
It was a great location with excellent access to local amenities, beach, pubs, hotels and restaurants as well as the coastal path. The cottage was really comfortable and very well equipped. We would definitely visit again as would Louis our Lurcher!
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Gillian
This is controlled by the owners in their own home. We were also informed that the lounge radiator would not work and the electric fire heater was broken which they new about. We spent every evening in jumpers and gilets and on Wednesday night after contacting the owners several times about the heating we felt that this was a holiday spoilt and so came home Tuesday morning, We have sent an email and whatsApp conversations to dpo@sykescottages.co.uk as well as phone calls Thursday and Friday. We did not pay all this money for the cottage to be continuously told that the heating was pre set. Will not be recommending this cottage!!
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Martin
All facilities first class. It made a great base for visiting Holy Island, Chillingham and Alnwick Castles as well as all the coastal villages along the way. In short Whinstone is a gem set in beautiful Northumberland.