Guests say
The Forge in Allendale is highly praised for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and well-equipped facilities. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds, warm environment, and the property's proximity to local amenities and scenic walks. The welcoming touches and the village's friendly community enhance the experience. Some minor issues with heating control and parking are noted, but overall, guests recommend the property for a pleasant stay.
Guests consistently mention the property's spotless condition and the high standard of cleanliness, which contributes to a welcoming and comfortable stay.
The property's location is frequently commended for its convenience to local shops, pubs, and scenic walks, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
The Forge is often described as warm and comfortable, with a few guests noting some furniture and beds could be more comfortable. However, the majority find the beds and living spaces to be satisfactory.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and cosy wood burner. Some guests mention issues with water pressure and heating control, suggesting room for improvement in maintenance.
Guests are delighted by the thoughtful touches, such as welcome baskets and dog bowls. While these are appreciated, it is noted that such gestures are a bonus and may vary with each stay.
About this property
Nestled amidst the countryside setting of the North Pennines AONB in the pretty village of Allendale is the holiday cottage The Forge. This stone built semi-detached cottage property can host friends and families in pursuit of exploring this wonderful part of Northumberland. Enter into the sitting room where the wood burning stove takes centre stage and relax after long walks on the moorland. Enjoy preparing and dining in the spacious kitchen/diner where appliances are arranged in a contemporary setting. Head upstairs to the bedrooms and the well-appointed bathroom with a bath and walk-in shower. The master bedroom is a large room with a double bed and a single bed - ideal for families with young children - whilst the two remaining rooms both have twin beds. Within a short distance of the cottage is a shop for picking up essentials, a family butcher, cafe and a selection of pubs for well-deserved relaxation after an action packed day. After exploring the village enjoy a gentle stroll along the pretty River East Allen or sample Allendale real ale from the town’s own brewery located at Allen Mill. The surrounding countryside setting of the North Pennines AONB is popular with both walkers and cyclists and it is easy to see why with its plethora of routes taking in moorlands, waterfalls and wildlife. For the serious walkers and fell runners the 26 mile Allendale Challenge takes place annually. Immerse in the history of Northumberland by visiting the UNESCO World Heritage site Hadrian’s Wall, which provides wonderful walks with breath-taking scenery of rugged landscape. Other places to visit whilst staying here include the market town of Hexham, Killhope Mine, the city of Newcastle and the Heritage coastline. The Forge is a superb base for that long awaited holiday in Northumberland.
Allendale is a bustling village resting in the centre of the busy lead mining area, and many relics of the mining era remain around the area. It is well positioned for exploring Carlisle and Lake District to the west, Hexham, Newcastle and Durham to the east and the Hadrian's Wall just to the north, as well as the Scottish borders. The area offers a plethora of walking and cycling opportunities, with the Coast to Coast path nearby for keen bikers.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x family bedroom with double bed and single bed, 2 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating and woodburning stove.
Electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, TV and WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for one small car, with roadside parking available.
One pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking allowed.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.2 miles
Reviews (27)
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Andrew
We will definitely use it again next time we visit the area. It was well-heated, and the sofas and beds were very comfortable. The shower was really good, and although there were four of us, there was plenty of hot water. Allendale is a nice village, and the house is in a good position, a short walk from a pub, cafe, and a Co-op. If you park at an angle you can easily reverse onto the driveway, although there is plenty of on-road parking within a few metres if you have more than one car.
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Alan
Spotless and comfortable . Only critical comment is that the key box to obtain the property key was a nightmare and it took me an hour and bruised hand to make it work not helped by the darkness and the appalling storm . Really must improve that
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Margaret
We had a wonderful two weeks in your lovely cottage - it was clean, spacious, and had everything we needed to make our stay in Northumberland pleasant and comfortable. The cottage is really well situated as well with all the village shops a very short stroll down the road, and Hexham only a 20 min drive away. The off-road parking was definitely a plus! Thank you too for the basket of goodies on arrival - this was most appreciated and very welcome after a long journey. The only issue (which wasn't even really an issue) was that we couldn't find a guest/visitor book, so we couldn't leave any lovely comments or recommendations for places to visit/eat for other guests! Overall we very much enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend the Forge.