Guests say
The Dale Townhouse in Hexham, Northumberland, is highly praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and prime location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped property, its cosy atmosphere, and the welcoming touches from the owners. The surrounding village offers ample amenities, friendly locals, and scenic walks, enhancing the stay. While some minor maintenance issues and suggestions for improvement are noted, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests planning to return.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Guests consistently describe the property as 'spotlessly clean' and 'very well presented', indicating a high standard of cleanliness that contributes positively to their overall experience.
The central location in the market place close to shops, pubs, and walking opportunities is highly appreciated by guests, though there is a mention of noise on one occasion. The convenience and beauty of the area contribute to a favourable view of the location.
The property is frequently described as 'comfortable' and 'cosy', with special mentions of the log burner and garden space. Some guests, however, found the seating on the first floor to be less comfortable, slightly affecting the overall comfort score.
The property is praised for being well-equipped with a kitchen, washing machine, and dishwasher. However, some guests noted the lack of a dryer and pantry space, as well as minor maintenance issues like blown bulbs and a persistent smell from bathrooms.
While many reviews express gratitude for the owners' helpfulness and the welcoming atmosphere of the property, there are no specific mentions of gifts or special thoughtful gestures that could be quantified in this category. Therefore, a score cannot be provided.
About this property
A characterful cottage located in the village of Allendale, ideally placed for exploring the Lake District, and the surrounding areas of natural beauty. This charming hideaway is perfect for travellers, family or friends wanting to escape for a while, perhaps to enjoy some peace and quiet away from it all. Enter into the open plan kitchen/diner, home to a woodburner which you can gather around on a cooler evening. French doors open out to the wonderful garden so you can spend some time in the fresh air at your own leisure. After an adventure filled day wander up to the next floor and relax in the lounge, where you can snuggle up next to the open fire for a lovely night in. The first bedroom lies close by and a beautiful shower room has been modernized to a high standard. Two further bedrooms rest on the second floor, elevated by exposed beams and Velux windows that welcome the outside in. A walk-in shower room is a pleasant addition to the layout and the family bathroom boasts a stand alone bath with pure white fittings. Allendale is well-situated for accessing Carlisle, Hexham, Newcastle and Durham to the east, not forgetting Hadrian's Wall to the north. There are lots of walks, cycling opportunities and unspoilt villages in the neighbouring North Pennines; an abundance of coast to coast attractions. A delightful little cottage for a memorable holiday all-year-round.
Allendale is ideally placed for accessing Carlisle to the west, Hexham to the east or the Roman Wall just to the north. There are lots of walks and unspoilt villages in the area, which makes a great location for exploring the surrounding countryside or travelling further north to the glorious Heritage Coastline. Home to the New Year tradition of Tar Bar'ls - well worth seeing, as well as the Allen Valleys Folk Festival.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms: 2 x second floor double, 1 x first floor double.
First floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Second floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Second floor bathroom with freestanding bath, basin and WC.
Ground floor open plan kitchen/diner with woodburner.
First floor sitting room with woodburner.
Oil central heating with woodburners.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot available on request.
Off road parking.
Garden with patio and furniture.
Sorry, no smoking.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Shop and pub 1 min walk.
Please note: bookings must all fall within a Saturday to Saturday.
Note: Check-in is 4pm
Reviews (32)
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Helen
Just about clean enough if you don't look up - dust and cobwebs everywhere. As 5 adults we didn't use the 1st floor lounge so not enough armchair/sofa seating downstairs but can see that teenagers would love the separate space. Garden was overgrown and it looked a little tired externally. Problem with TV took a couple of days to sort but was done in a friendly way. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend
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Rachael
The pub we liked best was the kings head which only serves Sunday lunches but if you ask in advance they will so you a fish and chips one night :) The cottage is cozy and with three bedrooms and three bathrooms is perfect for any party make up. Ideal for dogs too. A smaller freezer and more fridge space would be appreciated. We would definitely book again!
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Bernard
Everthing else was fine,weather not great ,garden got a bit boggy.no milk for a brew on arrival,we've learned to take our own ,not all do welcome pack,4 logs for burner,bit mean .