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Positive: Lovely comfy cottage, beautiful living room. Very peaceful location just 5 minutes or so from Bamburg. Negative: Nothing! Not for everyone in the winter time but it's such an atmospheric place. Beautiful walks in the beach and near enough to pop up to Edinburgh for the day ☺️
Excellent place to stay Positive: A very nice Cottage, 5 star in our opinion, easy to drive to Bamburgh, Sea Houses and elsewhere so close to the Sea lovely coastal walks we enjoyed highly recommend. Negative: We liked everything we knew the WiFi would not be up to much seing as it was in the middle of the countryside which was what we wanted peace and quiet, however our Mobile Data on phones worked great all the time, so could use that for Facebook news WhatsApp ETC.
another great relaxing, comfortable stay at Lavender Cottage Positive: fabulous location in a very rural spot amazing for star gazing as hardly any light pollution rural location but not very far away from the coast and other great locations of interest cottage has everything you need for a relaxing break well equipped and clean comfy bed comfy reclining sofas fabulous fireplace Negative: nothing to dislike ticks all the boxed for us
Cosy, comfortable and quite holiday cottage - excellent value for money Positive: Excellent facilities, very peaceful and easy to travel to surrounding areas. Even though there are other cottages on site you never heard your neighbour which was excellent. Very comfortable living spaces and lots of kitchen devices available for use (even a slow cooker!)
Brilliant stay to Northumberland for my birthday in lovely accommodation. Positive: Very clean, lovely rooms and decor. Lovely reclining sofas very comfortable. Negative: Nothing it was all brilliant.
Fabulous stay at Lavender cottage. Had all the amenities to make us feel right at home from the start. Extra towels were a bonus. You can walk from the door to Budle Bay and over to Bamburgh (9mile) worth it for the views. Actually not in Belford as we expected but more in-between Bamburgh and Belford. Lovely quiet location. We will definitely be back!
Lovely family break Positive: Beautifully presented cottage with everything you could need. Clean and tidy, extremely comfy bed! Lovely interior design and decor. Short drive from Bamburgh, Seahouses and Alnwick perfect location for those wanting to explore! Negative: Nothing it was lovely!
The rooms were very good size and clean. Furnished nicely. The kitchen was well supplied. All on 1 floor was really nice. I would highly recommend and think it was very good value for money. This is third time my wife and I used Airbnb and we have had 3 very nice experiences.
Lovely, clean, comfortable, warm cottage, in a beautiful part of Northumberland, only a short drive from the stunning Bamburgh beach. Parking immediately outside the cottage. Owner’s family on site (Sandra), super helpful and friendly, took great care of us! Furnishings and accessories are lovely. Liquid soaps, washing liquid, high quality towels and linen etc provided. We were very happy to stay at Lavender Cottage for 11 days, thank you. As an aside, be aware that the Wifi is poor- the owner is aware. We managed to use 4G to access the internet, but this consumed our limited data.
Lovely cottage, nice and quiet. Happy to come again. Positive: Good location. Very quiet. Rural. Close to many attractions. Well stocked kitchen and many thoughtful touches. Negative: We had to phone up for a key box code the day before arriving, as we weren't sent any details. email with details arrived next day. A grab rail in the shower for us oldies and a non slip mat outside the shower.
Lavender Cottage was very comfortable and spacious. Good kitchen, relaxing lounge and a large bedroom with good storage with a small clean bathroom off. Ample parking for the set of 5 or 6 cottages. Lane to the cottage is very narrow, with a number of potholes, so drive carefully. The lounge and and bedroom had a large screen TV but the absence of any working WIFI means not streaming services. Note inside the cottage says the WIFI is intermittent; it isn't, it is nonexistent. AirBnB listing needs to be changed to make this clear. The location is near enough to the A1 and the coast to explore this beautiful county. Electric car charging is close by on the A1. Overall a lovely off grid stay, in a well appointed and beautiful cottage. PS the owners mum was friendly and helpful. We would stay here again.
My wife and I enjoyed our four night stay at Lavender Cottage and we were impressed by the size of the rooms. The cleanliness, furnishings and facilities were of a high standard.
A wonderful stay in Lavender Cottage Positive: The cottage was in an ideal position situated in a quiet rural location just 5 minutes drive from Bamburgh, 10 minutes from Seahouses and easy to find. It was spacious with a well equipped kitchen and comfortable furniture and everything you could need for a short break. Checking in and out was very easy with the key safe. We had a lovely stay and would definitely book again if in Northumberland. Negative: It could just have done with a chest of drawers in the bedroom as there wasn't much space to put clothing other than in the wardrobe. Also, blackout curtains would have been helpful in the bedroom as the shutters didn't keep out all of the light.
Absolutely brilliant, we would thoroughly recommend. Positive: The property was perfect for my wife and I, we both have mobility issues and had no problems at all. Negative: There was nothing to dislike, it is very clean and modern, and in a great location, we both love the countryside.
Absolutely Perfect! Positive: The cottage was absolutely amazing, it was beautiful, very comfortable and had everything we needed, it was also in a fantastic location. Very scenic. My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Negative: Nothing! Everything was perfect.
Positive: Excellent level of comfort and nice touches in a quiet location Negative: Nothing
Peaceful setting Positive: Our stay in Lavender Cottage was excellent The living room and bedroom are a generous size, modern and tastefully furnished. The kitchen and bathroom facilities are more than adequate for two people. The cottage is set alongside a very quiet lane, very peaceful with views. Within easy reach of Bamburgh, Seahouses and Alnwick, plenty to see and explore. A walk along Bamburgh beach is a must. A very enjoyable holiday
Good location
Excellent property. Loved the coastal scenery.
Positive: Excellent cottage
Fabulous and definitely go again Positive: Everything. Very clean and everything we needed Negative: Nothing
Great location for the North East coast. Good place to stay, everything worked well.
Negative: Too many emails and sales pitches. Confirming booking totally unecessary and tedious, another chance to sell more items.
Great stay and lovely building with all facilities needed . Fab location. Positive: Lovely accommodation. Great location. Negative: There was a big rumbling noise when the bathroom hot tap was turned on
Loved the property and location highly recommended Positive: Excellent hosts beautiful property very modern clean and great location Negative: All good nothing not to like.
Very comfortable in a nice location but let down with no hot water available Positive: Followed very clear instructions - no difficulty Negative: A single key
A fantastic stay at a top quality cottage! Positive: Warm , cosy and everything you would need for a comfortable stay. The cottage had its own allocated parking too. The cottage was airy,very comfortable in a quiet location but very close to Bamburgh and Seahouses. Negative: There was nothing about the property I fid not like.
Lovely relaxing and peaceful stay at the comfy and cosy Lavender Cottage Positive: The cottage was comfy and cosy. It was so peaceful and really enjoyed staying there. The bedroom was well laid out and we had such a good sleep as the bed was so comfy. The kitchen was well equipped and had a fridge/small freezer compartment that was more than adequate for our stay. Livingroom was cosy especially on a night and the wifi worked great for us dueing our stay. We left feeling refreshed. We loved our stay so will definitely come back and would recommend for a peaceful getaway. Negative: Only thing was we asked for another hair towel and was told it would be arranged. This went on for a few days with messages back and forth over the 4 night stay but never did get the towel. We only had a bath towel each and one hand towel between us. We were told on our our last night that they dont give two hand towels for each guest however in the pictures there is clearly two towels for each person and there was also no bathrobes as in pictures. The reviews said people had plenty of towels. If we had known this we could have brought more towels with us. A few places could have done with a bit more of a deep clean such as bathroom and kitchen as utensils and things where dirty. No sponge either to wash things so had to go out to buy one. Would be handy to have sponge for people to wash things properly.Also the kitchen needs a collinder to be able to drain things. Alot of cobwebs in high places needing dusted but to be expected in a cottage.
Positive: We have a rough start. We got there earlier. I informed company. We was emailed checking was 4pm. When we got in cottage was freezing. Cold. No heating. Phone company after a lot of explaining things over and over again..They contacted owner. I must say her response was amazing within a few minutes she was there. Unfortunately the problem couldn't be Fix. So she own cottage next door which we transfers into it was lovely and warm. Next morning she called to check on us. Will definitely return only with Sandra herself. She made our experience perfect Negative: Having to go through some kind of lettings Agency. So I personal
A lovley little cottage, hassle free check-in, just right for our short break.
Peaceful retreat, lovely stay. Positive: Beautiful cottage, great location, would stay again.
Positive: Beautiful, cosy quiet place. Perfect for a quiet weekend away. Will definitely be going back Negative: Nothing! Everything was amazing! So easy to book, so peaceful & looking forward to being back.
Nice, relaxing break in very comfortable cottage. Positive: Furnished to a lovely finish. Sofas & bed both very comfortable. Negative: Location was a bit remote. We thought it was actually in Bamburgh - especially from the photos showing the castle.
We had a very enjoyable and relaxing break at Lavender Cottage. Its location is perfect for exploring the beautiful Northumbrian coast. There’s also plenty of choice for dining out in the locality (all a short drive). The cottage is tastefully furnished and had everything we needed.
Comfy space with all the bits and pieces you need to enjoy your time away.
Gem of a find Positive: Absolute gem of a place. Owner has got a fabulous balance of rustic and modern with lots of attention to detail. I can't think of anything I could have needed that wasn't in the cottage . Full size tv in both lounge and bedroom .pure comfort , even down the the lovely thick cushions on the dining chairs , definitely functional as well as decorative. Kitchen very well equipped , little touches like oil , salt and pepper made a difference . Plenty of towels and not the dreaded white towels , functional aubergine which went with the decor , very thick and soft . Just cannot praise this property enough . Highly recommended Negative: Nothing not to like
a cottage which is not a proper cottage Negative: that we didn't have enough basics such as coffee and toilet paper. it was expensively furnished but with little comforts and warmth
An opportunity to explore the delights of north Northumberland from a peaceful base. Positive: The accommodation was well-appointed and beautifully decorated. It was in a quiet location with an allotted car parking space. The kitchen was a lovely size and the cooker easy to use. Negative: There was nothing I didn't like, except that we didn't have time to stay for longer. It was a perfect location for Bamburgh, Holy Island and Alnick.
We loved this property, we will be back. Positive: Everything was excellent , very well presented , comfortable beds and furniture, well equipped kitchen. Negative: Nothing .
Excellent location, cottage & host Positive: Very high standard of finishing Negative: Nothing
Positive: Well equipped, great off road parking , peaceful location, comfy bed and pillows, good living and sleeping spaces, well laid out and maintained. Negative: Nothing not to like.
Well hosted and a very comfortable stay Positive: The property was spacious and airy. It was well furnished and so light so light! The kitchen was clean and again well kitted out. To be honest I only had breakfast here and dinner on the day of arrival. Nice to see some milk in the fridge on arrival. Laundry across from the cottage. Negative: N/A
This property definitely deserves 5*. It had just about everything needed fir a comfortable stay. I had booked as I wanted to visit Lindisfarne, which was only about 30 minutes journey.
Great location and very peaceful. Comfortable bed and spacious room. Kitchen utensils need a refresh as does the glassware. A deep clean of the shower cubicle and kitchen is needed.
A beautiful place to explore the area. Very peaceful area. The cottage has everything you need and the bed is very comfy
Everything was perfect! Wished we had stayed longer. Positive: Cosy, clean, tastefully decorated, a real home from home. Negative: Nothing
Wonderful, comfortable stay in a beautiful environment Positive: The beautiful stone cottages in a very rural setting yet only 15 mins drive to Seahouses. Very well appointed with everything you need. Best wifi we’ve had considering its location. Negative: Nothing
Beautiful cottage situated in the most stunning county in England Positive: Beautiful cottage, very comfortable and well equipped. We could not have asked for more. A very enjoyable stay close to Bamburgh.
Great little cottage in a quiet location . Ideal for exploring the local area.
Positive: Property was excellent Negative: Problem with the WiFi
Great cottage, needs some details to be perfect Positive: Quiet, very comfy sofas, loved the reclining sofa, comfy bed, overall nicely refurbished cottage with great decor, perfect for chilling. Negative: Wifi didn’t work, speed of dial up. Shower needs some more detail cleaning (shower tube had a bit of mould) Not enough shower and shampoo gels for number of nights. Missing cleaning products for the kitchen.
Positive: All was clean and good quality furniture and a very comfy bed. Negative: WiFi would not work, but not the end of the world. Just used my own data
Positive: Lovely spacious accomodation. Very well equipped. Negative: Water pressure in shower was not very good.
Positive: Location was quite remote location. The property was well decorated and had good facilities with plenty of room. Negative: There was plenty of room in the bedroom and would suggest replacing double bed with a king size bed. The water pressure of the shower wasn’t very good and the broadband was unreliable.
Beautiful cottage in lovely peaceful surroundings. It was really spacious and extremely comfortable and had everything you might need. The WiFi wasn’t great if you wanted to watch Netflix etc but we had been warned about that and it didn’t bother us. We still had full access to our phones and emails. It gave us time for what we wanted, to relax and spend time reading, and enjoying the area. Enjoyed walking around the area and some lovely lunches. Would definitely recommend and hope to return.
As expected Positive: Good location, easy parking, spacious, clean. Negative: Uncomfortable pillows, no Wi-Fi, cracked shower head.
Ideal for short break of few days. Positive: Keys from lock box Negative: No idea when CH was coming on or off. Not all radiators worked, probably need bleeding. Handle of shower split and sprays water everywhere. Needs replacing. Nowhere nice to sit outside. Cottage in concrete area of ex farm yard.
Superb cottage in a lovely quiet location. Easy walking/running access to Budle Bay, Bamburgh and Seahouses. The cottage was super clean and really well appointed. Very comfortable stay despite the freezing weather
Lavender Cottage. Bamburgh Positive: Such a pleasant, peaceful and quiet location. Close to Bamburgh and Holy Island it is perfectly situated. The cottage itself is comfortable, clean, homely and very well provisioned. The perfect place for a relaxing getaway. Negative: The WiFi internet and phone signal was as good as nonexistent for us, however, we quickly saw this as a bonus!
Great location and easy to find/ check in with the instructions. Host was really informative and responsive. Accommodation itself was lovely, great facilities and comfy bed! Would definitely recommend
Perfect in every way. Positive: Everything. The cottage was perfectly located not far from Bamburgh. Quiet surroundings and perfect to totally unwind. Cottage had everything that you need for a break. Negative: Nothing.
A quiet gem. Positive: Location was great - really quiet, lovely clear skies. Very convenient for place like Maburgh Castle and Holy Island. Negative: It was very cold inside when we first arrived (only 12C) and it took quite a while for the place to warm up. Once warmed up, though, everything was fine.
Great find and would definitely use again. Cottage to a high standard. So nice to have fabric sofas that both reclined rather than slippy leather ones. TV’s worked great on free view, didn’t try streaming as WiFi intermittent but this did not worry us at all.
Wonderful property furnished to an extremely high standard. Private, loved the dark sky location - stars were fantastic. Every detail thought of. Will definitely come again
very cosy cottage. (as in comfortable, unit a lot bigger than expected) furniture and bed really comfortable. kitchen immaculate and we'll equipped. large bath sheets lovely. bit confused by TV... only live tv available, despite netflix etc on the screen. only down side is the slow shower, that changes temperature.
Lovely location comfortable and convenient. Needs better WiFi and shower. Maybe air fresheners as the kitchen has a slig Positive: Location, parking and comfort Negative: Showering facilities. You daren’t touch the controls during the shower. Went either piping hot or freezing cold. WiFi was non existent. .22mps not even enough to power up social media, let along stream anything on Netflix. Shame as the tv’s are smart with streaming apps built in.
Lavender cottage was a real home from home. Well equipped, warm, comfortable, great location for visiting the northumberland coast.
Really enjoyed our stay and would certainly return to this property Positive: Beautiful property, well maintained clean and lovely extras like laundry room, bicycle store, heating. Kitchen very well appointed and bedroom large and airy with very comfortable bed. Property in lovely surroundings, very peaceful yet only a few minutes drive from Bamburgh. Negative: The only negatives are things the owners have no control over such as WiFi signal
A bit isolated but very peaceful.
Had a great break and thoroughly enjoyed it. Positive: Standard of accommodation was excellent and very clean. Parking allocated and near to cottage. Location quiet, but near to Bamburgh. Negative: Only thing we missed was a dishwasher. Site says WiFi intermittent, but actually very slow and impractical for anything except email. Smart TVs OK for Freeview but Internet apps wouldn't work.
A beautiful clean cottage in a peaceful and quiet location
Very enjoyable stay. Lovely location. Positive: Location and quiet. Negative: View obstructed by the back wall. TV control is a pain.
A comfortable stay. Positive: Very clean, lovely decor and comfortable sofas. The kitchen was good. Negative: Dreadful Wi-fi and TV reception which isn’t great if you have been out all day and just want to relax in the evening
Positive: Modern, well done. Negative: Appalling wi-fi. Impossible to stream and cast to TV.
Positive: It's a beautiful cottage. Very clean, comfortable and with everything we needed. Will definitely visit again. Negative: Our stay wasn't long enough!
Positive: Bed was extremely comfortable. Location superb. Lovely cottage. Negative: Comfortable outside seating would have been nice. Window covering on the door would make it feel cosy and secure. Shower flow needs to be stronger.
Our accommodation was very nice, extremely clean and a very quiet location. The host (Charlie) was also very responsive to any messages. However, I don have 2 grumbles: There was little / no wifi which meant even trying to open up emails was impossible. This has also been mentioned for a number of months in the guest book (Feb 2023) and still an issue that exists. Once you’ve booked and paid, you’re then obliged to pay an additional insurance fee “for peace and mind” which also comes with an admin fee…hmmm. If you don’t require wifi or mind an additional fee, then this place is highly recommended. You’re in a very quiet location but only 5 minutes drive from Bamburgh Castle or 20 minutes from Holy Island.
Fab. Lovely cottage. Great location. Well presented and very clean and well appointed Positive: Simple and efficient. Negative: Nothing
Lovely cottage with excellent facilities and in a great location for visiting the local area. Would highly recommend
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