Host & Stay | Bluebell Cottage — Guest Reviews

Nice for the price Positive: Location and cleanliness. Negative: No washer or dryer in cottage no spare towels provided and came to only 1 toilet roll no kitchen roll

A perfect location to use and very accessible to Bamburgh Castle, as well as the A1 to easily get to Lindisfarne, Alnwick, Newtons, etc. A fantastic cottage, at an excellent price. We would stay again if we were ever in the area again.

High ratings for Bluebell Cottage though I must mention that we grabbed a much reduced per night rate presumably due to a late booking cancellation. This bargain price was probably the sole reason I went with this booking. That may explain why I felt the price was so reasonable given the HIGH standard throughout the cottage. Worth bearing in mind when reading my review. Great central location for an explore of Northumberland’s dramatic and spacious coastline. Lots of key places to visit within easy reach which will have been much written about by others. Most importantly the cottage itself is spacious, warm if you are visiting out of season and very comfortable. Kitchen facilities are great, shower is pressurized and on demand hot (after a short delay). Robes are provided, along with lazy boy type recliner sofas and large tvs. The much mentioned wifi is pretty atrocious but it’s not like this is a cover up job! 😊

We were looking for a peaceful break with easy access to the Northumberland coast so this cottage was perfect! There’s nothing in walking distance so it’s a drive for food. But there are lots of great places to eat nearby and the kitchen is really well equipped. It’s a great spot for star gazing, and just taking in the gorgeous countryside. Excellent shower, fluffy towels, good sized rooms and everything we needed was provided.

The cottage is fantastic and well-presented in a farm but lovely and relaxing area. If you are looking for a city escape to a rural area, don’t look further. We enjoyed the living room with a non-functioning but fantastic fireplace. It’s very cosy to relax there. However, don’t bring your wood logs, as the heating from the fireplace comes from the electrical heater. Anyway, I recommend this cottage for relaxation and accommodation to explore many attractions and beautiful nature.

Lovely spacious place to stay, easy access to enjoy all that Northumberland has to offer. Many properties next to each other so great for larger parties

Nice cottage Positive: Clean, comfortable, spacious, parking outside door. Bamburgh and Seahouses are only a short drive away. Good base for walkers and cyclists Negative: It was a little remote for us, we didn't realise when we booked. We couldn't find the washer and tumble dryer that we presumed from the description were located in the cottage.

Peaceful luxurious stay! Positive: Luxury and clean Negative: N/a

Positive: I travel all over the country for work as a restoration joiner. At home I live in a dark sky park. This place is as close to a home from home as I have experienced in decades. Everything is taken care of, they even put a pint of milk in the fridge for a brew. I did try and book the following week but it was fully booked. Exceeded all expectations, will definitely book again.

Fantastic cosy cottage. Good location on the Northumberland coast. Definitely need a car to get to the remote spot but worth it. Very clean, comfortable bed, so peaceful and all round just what me and my son needed. A+++++++++

Birthday Trip Positive: The cottage was amazing and perfect location to visit everywhere we wanted to go, Bamburgh Castle, Alnwick Castle and Gardens, seahouses ( serenity boat trip to see the seals was just amazing too). Holy island was really good too. Negative: Nothing we didn't like

Can’t wait to come back Positive: A beautiful relaxing home Negative: N/A

Lovely cottage and perfect location to see so many places. Kelso, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Wooller, Banburgh, Alnwick. 5 minute drive to a lovely pub/restaurant a the fish and chips from Belford were fantastic. Perfect place to stay for exploring Northumberland 😊

Had a lovely stay here, the property was clean and comfortable in a lovely peaceful area surrounded by countryside, a short drive to bamburgh and a great location to explore Northumberland, I would highly recommend this place and wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.

A perfect hideaway for a couple in a quiet, off the beaten track spot. Cottage is beautifully equipped to a high modern standard and made for a relaxing stay the minute we walked in. Would love to stay again.

Lovely property in the countryside - not too far from Bamburgh and Seahouses Just right for a relaxing break

Positive: Cottage was perfect in good location Negative: Didn't like the front door exposed needed a curtain up only because the bathroom is right next to front door .and also needed a non slip.mat in shower

Beautiful little cottage, took my girlfriend away to propose and couldn’t have picked a nicer cottage yo stop in for the occasion. Planned the proposal for Saturday night but we she took a pregnancy test Saturday morning and came back positive then she said yes Saturday evening which was a perfect weekend. Also saw a shooting star at midnight so it couldn’t have been a better day. Thank you and will be staying here again in the future

Disappointing stay Positive: Good location, very peaceful and beautiful surroundings. Comfy sofa and bed. Negative: Unclean and rundown. Lots of mould, cobwebs, dead bugs, clearly not cleaned and maintained properly which is unacceptable for the price. Bathroom stank of eggs from the drains which was made worse when emptying kitchen sink. Many things mentioned in guest book time and time again such as TV remote having empty batteries and still not replaced. I wouldn't stay again.

Detailed feedback left in guest book. Brief summary: Great area with lots to see and do Spacious accommodation and comfortable Few quick fixes to make accommodation even better, most of which were mentioned previously in guest book - - Clean window frames internally - Renew sealant in shower where there was some mould - Heating on when arrived on a very hot day - Battery for TV remote needs replacing - When arrived drain smell in bathroom but think this was exacerbated by heating being on - Host & Stay information folder provided not as good as experiences in other accommodation

Great location for a few days exploring this area of Northumberland.

A lovely peaceful, comfortable cottage ideally placed for exploring historical Northumberland. Positive: Beautiful little cottage in such a quiet location, but ideal for us as we needed to be based in Bamburgh for several nights (my partner was in a 100 mile race from Bamburgh to Edinburgh). Lovely comfortable bed. Cosy accommodation. Wonderful shower. Negative: I felt the kitchen could be a little better equipped - only 2 'normal' wine glasses and they were different sizes, limited amount of cutlery which was not very strong. A teapot would have been nice. I also felt that a small supply of kitchen roll, washing up liquid (there was some but I think a previous guest had left that), a washing up sponge (no dishwasher so washing up by hand) - generally I felt the price we paid might have included some basic items such as these. Also, the weighing scales and one of the TV remotes had flat batteries. We had no information about recycling although once I had located the bins in the grounds, it became clear what could be recycled and where. Some shower gell, shampoo and soap in the bathroom would have been nice too - to accompany the lovelly bath towels and fabulous shower.

Bluebell cottage is just like the photos. It is tastefully decorated and it is squeaky clean. It is in a very peaceful location and yet there is lots to do and see.

Fantastic accommodation, very well presented, quiet but close to all the wonderful sights of Northumberland and the Scottish borders.

We enjoyed our stay at bluebell cottage. Location is excellent for Bamburgh, Seahouses, Holy Island etc. Very comfortable bed, great shower, nice decoration & plenty of helpful information about the area. Perfect place to stay.

First visit to Northumberland and already looking to revisit. Positive: It was in the countryside, very quiet and peaceful. Negative: Nothing.

Beautiful cottage Positive: Very comfortable & warm. Everything we required was there Negative: Only 1 hand towel. Shower was slippy, so mat was required.

This is a beautiful cottage, well equipped, quiet and in a great location.

I had a lovely stay at Bluebell Cottage. Very clean and comfortable, in a quiet location. Would definitely stay here again.

Bluebell Cottage was a really lovely place to stay, true to the description. It was spacious, clean and tidy and felt very homely with a wonderful shower and a comfortable bed. It is in a very peaceful location only a short drive to the coast and surrounding attractions. Communication with the hosts was very easy and they were quick to reply. Would not hesitate to recommend this place to others.

Bluebell Cottage, a lovely place to stay, very peaceful with everything catered for. Would highly recommend and will definitely return. A car/bicycle would definitely be required as in a countryside environment.

Bluebell cottage is a lovely place to stay. Clean and tidy with all you need for a relaxing stay. Well equipped kitchen, great shower, cosy living room and a lovely comfy bed. The surroundings are so peaceful and calming and local amenities are only a short drive. Beadnell beach on an evening is beautiful, as are the sand dunes leading into Sea houses. The fish and chip van in Beadnell is well worth a visit, they were the best I've ever eaten! We would definitely return to the cottage.

Peaceful place to stay and explore the local area. Everything provided and the host was always on hand to answer any questions. Lovely stay!

Very relaxing stay, in a spacious cottage.

Wonderful accommodation Positive: From booking to arriving, to staying to departing, the process was so easy, stress free and a completely relaxing time was had. Bluebell cottage was fantastic. Super clean, comfortable bed, well equipped. WiFi great. So quiet it was wonderful, yet close to all great places of interest to visit. Lovely walks available close by. Cafes and restaurants locally were supberb. I will be recommending this accommodation and will be returning. Negative: Second small towel in bathroom would of been appreciated.

A wonderful cottage in a beautiful, quiet location within very easy access to the fantastic Northumberland coastline. The cottage was immaculately clean, with all amenities provided. The hosts are very communicative, helpful and provide all information quickly. We can highly recommend both the hosts and the cottage. We will use them again.

Cottage was well presented, clean and with everything needed for a short stay. While there we experienced a power cut in local area, Host and Stay were very helpful throughout.

Lovely cottage in a very peaceful area. Well equipped kitchen and tastefully decorated. Lovely comfy bed and reclining sofas. Only let down by the lack of flexibility with the host regarding check in times and changes to dates. Oh, and lots of cobwebs! We would book again, but probably go direct (and pack a feather duster!)

great location , felt like being at home , didn't require anything more

A return visit to Bluebell Cottage and we were not disappointed. A perfect place to relax and enjoy your holiday. Positive: The cottage is in a lovey quiet location but still very close to Bamburgh, Seahouses and Beadnell. It was lovely to return to a warm and cosy cottage after a day spent discovering the beautiful scenery. Great facilities and very comfortable. Negative: N/a

nice cottage but a few things let it down timer and weighing scales not working. Electric fire and light in cloakroom not working. Although mention of bike store access, no bikes. It would have been nice to have an ice tray.

Wonderful place to escape to for a few days! Very cosy, comfortable, spacious and tasteful interior. Would highly recommend!

Bluebell is a beautiful, well equipped property with everything we needed for our stay.

Really good accommodation. Would recommend. Positive: Clean, lovely facilities, nice quiet location. Good value and great comms. Negative: Nothing.

Bluebell Cottage is exactly like the pictures and description. It was much bigger than we expected. All the rooms were large, comfortable and clean. The kitchen has everything you would need. We would definitely going there again and recommend it. Thank you for a wonderful few days break.

Ideal countryside location of a very comfortable cottage Positive: Quiet location and very well equipped Negative: Nothing

We love this place, it’s our second visit. Looking forward to booking again for next September

Bluebell Cottage was the ideal getaway. It is ideally located for exploring the coast. The cottage was clean and everything needed for the stay was provided. The kitchen was well stocked with cutlery and pans to make cooking easy. The bed was extremely comfortable and the cottage was spacious.

Excellent stay in this extremely comfortable, spotless and well equipped cottage.

One word "Perfect"

Great place to stay highly recommended we would stay again

Bluebell Cottage is a delight. Well appointed, and equipped with everything you need for self contained rental. Clean. Comfortable bed. Good shower. Appreciated the additional TV in the bedroom and the sofa/lounger. Good location for exploring Northumberland and short drive to Bamburgh. Quiet location too.

Brilliant visit to Northumberland Positive: Very well presented and comfortable cottage. Negative: Nothing

Positive: Fantastic, peaceful place to stay Negative: Nothing

Great stay, cottage was very well equipped with all we needed.

Absolutely lovely cottage would 100% return!

Fantastic stay Positive: Beautifully equipped cottage . Very clean and comfortable . Highly recommend staying here

We had a lovely stay. The accommodation was very nice and we felt comfortable. We would definitely recommend it.

Lovely comfortable accommodation, off a very quiet lane, and very close to Bamburgh which was pretty and unspoilt. Bluebell cottage was very well equipped. We found it a great base for exploring the area

Beautiful place close to many of the local attractions

Overall stay was superb .. Accommodation albeit very remote was perfect.

Amazing place, so clean, comfortable and peaceful Would definitely recommend to others and would love to return sometime

Positive: Lovely, modern, homely and spotless cottage. Really quiet location but centrally located to all tourist spots. 5 minutes drive to Bamburgh. Highly recommend a visit. Castle, gorgeous beach and lovely pubs for lunch. The cottage has everything you need. Negative: Nothing, it was perfect for our stay.

Our stay at Bluebell cottage was everything we wanted it to be. The cottage was beautifully presented, clean and comfortable. The area was perfect so quiet and peaceful but close enough to Bamburgh to enjoy plenty of lovely beach walks. We would thoroughly recommend the cottage to friends and family and hope to make a return visit 😊

Beautiful little cottage with everything we needed. Welcoming surroundings and perfectly clean. The cottage is in a very right location however so you definitely need to use the car to get around but that wasn’t a problem. 4 pm check-in is a little bit late however it was workable.

Thoughtfully appointed with everything we needed to feel right at home. Perfectly located for exploring everything the area has offer. BTW, be sure to check out Turnbull’s for food!

Really great cottage. Fantastic location. We really enjoyed our stay.

Ideal location for exploring the Northumberland coast excellent property and a home from home

Communication was friendly, detailed and very helpful, for the most part. This is the third time I have stayed at this property and it didn't disappoint - excellent in all respects. Rescheduling the stay was easy and trouble-free, with a prompt refund of the difference in price.

Lovely cosy cottage, which we needed in February! Great location for visiting the local area. Remote location with no immediate amenities but its a 5 minute drive to Bamburgh. Cottage just as described - clean, comfortable, warm and well equipped. A perfect place for a getaway. We loved it.

lovely place, well kept and clean. personally found the bed hard but a personal preference. would recommend for sure.

Wow What a stunning cottage clean and tidy .the only problem was we couldn’t get any signal at all but the cottage was gorgeous

Absolutely amazing for what we needed it for. Plenty of things to do in the area and a guide is provided for everything you may need to know during your stay! If you want to stay connected on social media etc, then I would recommend EE as the signal is very hit and miss for other service providers. We also came home with very little washing to do as there is a washing machine and tumble (communal) for the 6 cottages. Would 100% recommend, and will probably return if we were to visit the area again!

Great property and host. Beautiful location and everything we hoped the trip would be.

Super cosy and great location Positive: The perfect location - about 6 mins drive from Bamburgh and so also close to some great restaurants. The cottage was super cosy - it even had dressing gowns! The heating was accessible and the living room fire was great. Milk in the fridge and utensils should you want to make your own food. I honestly couldn’t fault the actual experience. Negative: As most other reviewers have mentioned - the internet is almost non existent. Great to get away from all of that in a way! The property does mention the internet is intermittent - but I pretty much had no signal the 3 nights I was there. Also couldn’t access Netflix on the TV due to the poor network, so had to resort to “normal Live TV”, would be great if there had been board games or a dvd player. Not the properties fault in any way but worth mentioning if you can’t do without the net!

Great find! So close to everything yet, so quiet. Cottage was perfect and had everything you need. Rooms are spacious, clean and the bed was really comfy. Would definitely recommend to anyone planning a visit to Northumberland.

Restful Positive: Very clean, quiet and comfortable Negative: Kettle needed descale (had to use a pan) but everything else immaculate

Couldn’t give 5 stars throughout due to the mattress being too soft for our liking and cotton sheets rather than flannelette would be preferable Other than that the property was immaculate with everything else to a high standard

Bluebell Cottage is very nice but the booking agents leave a bad taste in your mouth. Positive: The property was very clean, warm and reasonably well equipped. Negative: The property is let via Host & Stay. Beware! Until you have booked this property it is not communicated that all reservations need to have damage waiver in place. Either a one off fee of £30 or £250 taken from a credit card and refunded at a much later date (minus £10 admin fee) if no damage. Profiteering! I had to chase for check in details too! I will be avoiding Host & Stay in the future!

Lovely place, short drive to Bamburgh. Very good location for exploring Bamburgh, Holy island and other locations a short drive away such as Alnwick and Cragside. Nice rural location, great place for the Northen Lights coming out during our stay! 😍 Loved the decor, living room was cosy, love the open brick fireplace Was all very spacious! Bathroom was lovely and clean, the robes were a cute plus! Would definitely recommend and stay here again!

Lovely rural location. Accomodation was perfect with lots of attention to detail. Communication was excellent. Would recommend to others as a base to explore the wonderful Northumberland coast.

Nice Cosy Cottage Has everything you need for staying away from home, plus some extra touches like bath robes, fluffy towels and basics; ie tea, coffee sugar and milk. Washing up liquid, washing up sponges and tea towel. Near to Bamburgh, which is beautiful.

Lovely, clean, tidy and modern conversion. Had everything we needed for our stay. Very peaceful location with lots to see within a short drive.

Delighted with Bluebell Cottage. A beautiful warm and cosy cottage fitted out to a high standard. We would be very happy to return!

A lovely place to stay in a wonderful party of the country. Everything was as expected. The only improvement in the property would be the WiFi, this was general slow/ poor. Did it impact the stay not particularly but not what you expect from these sorts of properties.

Negative: WiFi Storage in bedroom

Positive: A lovely cottage in a country location but not too far from lovely places to visit. It had everything you need for a relaxing getaway, very comfy & beautifully decorated, parking at rear in a lovely courtyard with table/chairs & lovely flower boxes & even à bike store.