Guests say
Ferguson Cottage in Belford is highly praised for its spacious, comfortable accommodation and excellent facilities, including a warm swimming pool and sauna. Guests appreciate its peaceful yet convenient location for exploring Northumberland, with a popular pub just across the road. The property is well-equipped, clean, and dog-friendly, making it ideal for families and groups. Minor suggestions include updating some furnishings and providing extra towels, but overall, guests report a thoroughly enjoyable stay and would happily return.
Multiple reviews mention the cottage and pool as very clean and well maintained, with no significant complaints about cleanliness.
Guests consistently highlight the cottage's excellent location for exploring Northumberland, with easy access to the A1 and nearby attractions. The peaceful setting and proximity to a good pub are also appreciated.
The cottage is described as spacious, comfortable, and well-suited for families and groups. Comfy beds and ensuite bathrooms are noted, with only minor issues such as a broken chair and shower mentioned.
Facilities such as the private swimming pool, sauna, parking, and dog-friendly features are highly valued. Some minor suggestions for improvement include updating gym equipment and certain furnishings.
One review mentions the owners kindly leaving jam, biscuits, and milk, but as gifts are not guaranteed, this cannot be expected by all guests. The property is also praised for being well-equipped and accommodating to guests' needs.
About this property
A detached cottage only five miles from the impressive Bamburgh Castle. Peaceful, secluded destination with shared use of pool and tennis courts.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, CD Player, Electric Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Private patio area with garden furniture. Indoor swimming pool (shared with other properties on site, depth 4ft, time slots to be booked via owner, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult who can swim). Sauna and hard tennis court, all open Mon-Thurs 9am – 6:30pm, Fri-Sun 10am-5pm (shared with other properties on site). Private parking. No smoking.. Tucked away in a peaceful and secluded village setting, these five comfortably furnished holiday cottages are set in an idyllic location, only 5 miles from the spectacular Bamburgh Castle and one of the longest sandy beaches in England, and within a few minutes’ drive of Seahouses, where regular boat trips depart for the Farne Islands. Furnished to a high standard, and close to the owners’ home, Fordson offers single-storey accommodation and Ferguson is a detached two-storey cottage. The Mill House stands as a detached converted barn, with Waren View and The Granary Cottage forming an adjoining pair. This is an ideal choice for family holidays, with use of a very pleasant lawned area by a stream. There is also shared use of the owners’ hard tennis court nearby, and guests may relax in the sauna and swimming pool, built close to the cottages.
Ferguson is traditionally decorated throughout, the inviting living room with electric fire in arched stone surround and cosy furniture to snuggle into makes the perfect spot for relaxing with the family at the end of a busy day. The well-equipped kitchen/dining room will be enjoyed by the budding chef in your group. Upstairs are the three bedroom, two double rooms and one twin room, all with their own en-suite bathrooms meaning there will be no rushing to get ready.
Warenford Village serves as an excellent base from which to discover Northumberland and the Scottish border country. Between the Cheviots and the sea, there is easy touring through the beautiful countryside with its numerous castles, stately homes, and National Trust properties. Just 4 miles distant lies Budle Bay, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the ancient walled town of Berwick-upon-Tweed (15 miles) and the Duchess of Northumberland’s ornamental gardens a short drive away. Also, sure to delight both young and old alike is a visit to neighbouring Alnwick Castle, which served as the location for the Harry Potter films. Within easy reach, too, is Holy Island – renowned for its medieval religious heritage, priory and picturesque castle – and also known by its Anglo-Saxon name of Lindisfarne.
There are quiet country lanes for cycling and several excellent golf courses nearby, as well as a selection of shops in Belford (3 miles) and good inns and restaurants in which to enjoy a family meal locally – the nearest pub with restaurant being just 30 yards. Shop/24-hr garage 1 mile.
Ferguson can be booked together with Fordson (MHH), The Granary Cottage (MKO), Waren View (MKP) and The Mill House (MLX) to accommodate up to 25 guests.
Free WiFi
booking restrictions:: Children under 2 years must wear waterproof nappies in the pool. There is a shared swimming pool and sauna. The pool is open daily between 8am - 9pm, there will be information in your cottage on arrival for booking time slots.
Suitable for up to 3 pets
Reviews (24)
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Joanna Rudd
We really enjoyed our holiday , owners kindly left jam and biscuits and milk for us and the house ticked all the boxes for us as a multi generational group with all the bathrooms - the house isn’t posh or modern but was comfortable with plenty of spaces in the shared car park and the swimming pool which we were able to access by booking a slot each day
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Margaret Taylor
Lovely cottage and use of the swimming pool and sauna, not a lot in the village but a short drive takes you to lot's of places, we would go back again.
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Rachel
The cottage was well situated and within easy reach lots of interesting and beautiful places to visit. It was straightforward to find, very clean, well maintained and contained everything needed for a comfortable stay. The pool and tennis court were a brilliant bonus. We would definitely recommend.