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Dumbuie

(Ref. 954820)

Haltwhistle, Northumberland Show on map

4.7

Sykes rating

  • 10 Guests

  • 5 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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  • house (22)
  • well (20)
  • lovely (19)
  • great (19)
  • location (17)
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50 Customer Reviews

  • "2nd time I've stayed in dumbuie house, this time I felt the cleaning of the house had been neglected, the main bathroom was really dirty around floor and behind toilet, there was dust and dirt in bedroom with single beds in the dust and biscuits under bed, they were dirty plates in cupboard it just needs a good overhaul."

    When I left I'd given all the kitchen worktops a good clean. Having said all that it's a beautiful place to stay it wouldn't put me off staying again but unless you're honest then the owner wouldn't know these things need addressed

    Reviewed by David4.1Aug 2024

  • "Perfect location."

    Amazing house. Clean and everything was thought out about what you would need to make you stay great .

    Reviewed by Jo5.0Aug 2024

  • "Dumbui was exactly what we were looking for for a family get together."

    Spacious rooms, well laid out kitchen and lounge in the heart of Haltwhistle. Great comunication from the owner. A great weekend had by all thankyou..

    Reviewed by Alex5.0May 2024

  • "Nice stay. A couple of non stick frying pans would be good."

    Larger bath towels as well. Overall though we would come back.

    Reviewed by Dennis3.4Apr 2024

  • "We had an amazing family holiday in this beautiful home, we had 4 generations of our family stay and the house fully met our needs ."

    The kitchen had everything we needed to make big family meals each day. The house was exceptionally warm and we didn’t need the fire lit in February! The house is well Located with shops and for us a local EV point for our electric car. Location great, beautiful walks right on your door step . We loved it, and would definately come back and recommend to others.

    Reviewed by Julie4.7Feb 2024

  • "We had a lovely stay."

    Property is convenient for all the facilities in Haltwhistle.

    Reviewed by Susan4.1Sep 2023

  • "Great for a family gathering with plenty of space and bathrooms."

    A bigger cooker would be helpful when there are 10 of you but everything else was fine.

    Reviewed by Sandra5.0Aug 2023

  • "Great location great town"

    Reviewed by James3.8Jul 2023

  • "Ideal location perfect for every need, plenty of room inside from the spacious kitchen / dining room, lounge, bathrooms and bedrooms."

    Private parking off road. All in all a very comfortable, clean and well equipped holiday let for the week.

    Thank you! Pleased you had a great stay for your walking holiday! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Michael5.0Jun 2023

  • "We had a lovely family gathering for my Wife's Birthday."

    The house is spacious and comfortable and the owner is excellent with her correspondence.. Haltwhistle is dog friendly with pubs, takeaways etc. Walking near the Roman wall is a treat for all the family.

    Reviewed by Chris5.0Jan 2023

  • "Lovely house, plenty of room, perfect location for a very short walk to the Co-op, Sainsbury's, local pubs and takeaways."

    Petrol station very near too. Warm house when the heating is on. Needs a decent frying pan and tin opener but minor detail. Easy to explore Northumberland and Scotland from the location. Nice back yard with garden furniture in a quiet location.

    Reviewed by Lisa4.4Sep 2022

  • "A great place for our family reunion, & in a great position for walks etc."

    Possibly a group with people who like to go to bed early might not like the fact that the stairs go straight up from the sitting room so noise would go up - no problem if the noisy folk are in the large dining area though. The enclosed back yard has a good outdoor seating area & is v safe for dogs.

    Thank you Claire! Please come back anytime Property Owner

    Reviewed by Claire5.0Sep 2022

  • "Lovely spacious house perfectly located for exploring Northumberland."

    Master bedroom on the top floor is beautiful, the other rooms are spacious but there is an overall lack of wardrobe space. The courtyard is a fantastic suntrap perfect for relaxing on a warm summers evening.

    Reviewed by Matt4.4Aug 2022

  • "Lovely big house close to all amenities"

    Thank you- what was it that let it down you only scored us 75% ? Property Owner

    Reviewed by Simon3.8Jul 2022

  • "Beautiful home in a stunning location."

    Would highly recommend.

    thank you Property Owner

    Reviewed by Paul5.0Jul 2022

  • "Beautiful house, immaculately clean and huge to explore."

    The property owner is friendly and very helpful, we had a great stay here.

    Thank you, pleased you enjoyed your weekend Property Owner

    Reviewed by Kris5.0Jun 2022

  • "Really good property, well equipped (love the boot cleaner and hose)."

    A couple of the bedrooms were a bit "tight" for twin beds.

    Reviewed by Richard4.1Mar 2022

  • "Dumbuie was a lovely property and perfect for our family weekend to celebrate my dad’s birthday."

    Great location in Haltwhistle and so near to Hadrian’s Wall.

    Reviewed by Mary5.0Feb 2022

  • "Absolutely beautiful house in a great location."

    The sitting room is comfortable and big for the large group with lovely furnishing. The kitchen is great with the huge table where you can all sit together. It would have been nice to have been able to use the log burner for more than one night without having to provide your own logs. Never have I had a house where you were expected to do this, especially in Feb. (Maybe you could factor this in with the price ) Also having to take glass to the recycling bin which was a car journey from the house was a bit of a task. These are not complaints, just something you may wish to consider. We would stay again and we had a great time.

    Reviewed by Stephanie4.4Feb 2022

  • "Dumbuie is a lovely big property with everything you need for a comfortable stay."

    It is in need of a little tlc around the edges but nothing major to detract from your stay!

    Reviewed by Tanya4.1Oct 2021

  • "5 spacious bedrooms and 3 good bathrooms."

    Particularly enjoyed the freedom to sit outside in the spacious courtyard

    Reviewed by Barbara4.1Sep 2021

  • "We had a lovely stay at Dumbuie."

    The house was lovely, very spacious. The beds were really comfortable and the owner very kindly set up the beds to meet our needs. Thank you. Some negatives were, the banister doesn’t go right to the top of the stairs, this was a slight problem for us because we had two elderly ladies with us, it was also wobbled quite a bit! Only two of the five bedrooms had a wardrobe. The towels aren’t very big.

    Reviewed by Heidi4.4Aug 2021

  • "We knew little about the facilities that this location offered."

    The open air pool (a brief walk away) was an agreeable surprise.

    Reviewed by Helen5.0Jul 2021

  • "Great location; lovely property and ideal for short breaks"

    Reviewed by Jane4.4Jun 2021

  • "Excellent property spread over 3 floors with ideal placed bathrooms to service all 5 bedrooms."

    Well equipped throughout. Ideal for us 2 families. Contact of the host easy to reach. Local pubs and food places on the doorstep which is a big plus.

    Reviewed by Louise5.0Feb 2020

  • "Cottage has a great location for the town and also for great walks to Hadrian’s wall Great for our party of 8."

    Host contacted us prior to arrival to check bed configuration. Cleaner also kindly picked up some balloons for us for our sons 21st Birthday

    Reviewed by Alison5.0Feb 2020

  • "Booking was easy and regular contact from Sykes and the owner Lyndsey."

    The house was tidy and very well equipped. We had 13 around the table and big enough. Nice decor and spacious. It was every thing we hoped it would be for our family Christmas break

    Reviewed by Suzanne5.0Dec 2019

  • "There were a few minor problems which we told the owner about after the holiday."

    These did not in any way spoil our enjoyment of this lovely house and town. We were a family of 9 (aged 6 to 72 years) plus dog and would definitely consider re-visiting.

    Reviewed by Denise4.4Oct 2019

  • "We would certainly book this house again the house was well suited to our needs, the people in the village were very friendly and there are some fantastic walks."

    Reviewed by Frank5.0Oct 2019

  • "House was central for everything we wanted to do shops pubs and takeaway 's were all at hand ."

    House very homely and we'll equipped ,large table we all day day around and had meals together would recommend it to everyone we will be returning .

    Reviewed by Sheila5.0Oct 2019

  • "A smashing house right in the middle of the High Street."

    Sleeps 10 comfortably. Haltwhistle has two fish n chip shops, two Indian takeaways and a Chinese takeaway, thats without food the pubs do too. A lovely well equipped kitchen with underfloor heating. Nice rear yard to sit and relax in. Rear parking off the road. A toilet downstairs and two further bathrooms on the first floor. Always hot water at the turn on a tap. A well kept clean and tidy home that made you feel welcome and 'at home' the minute you walked in. Lovely holiday and want to return another year for sure.

    Reviewed by Lisa5.0Sep 2019

  • "Ideal for large party plenty of room,nice area to walk around and amenities just right"

    Reviewed by Mark5.0Aug 2019

  • "Perfectly located in the town centre, the property was very comfortable for our party of 7 cyclists."

    We appreciated the welcome pack of milk, bread etc. The property is very well appointed and smartly decorated, and unlike some places all the crockery, cutlery and glasses were new looking and in proper matching sets, rather than the random jumble of old stuff you get in some holiday rents. There was plenty of room in the kitchen diner for us all and plenty of utensils and cookware of sufficient sizes for larger numbers for producing meals in. The beds are comfortable and the bathrooms nicely done. Also lots of space in the courtyard for our bikes. Good communication with the owner. Highly recommended.

    Reviewed by Susan5.0Jul 2019

  • "Just back from a week at Dumbuie with friends."

    The property is situated in the centre of Haltwhistle and is within easy walking distance of shops, pubs, etc. It's a great place to be based for touring around Northumbria. We were very comfortable at Dumbuie and the kitchen was well equipped to allow our group of eight to cook for ourselves most evenings. I was also impressed with the speed at which the owner, Lindsey, replied to my emails when I raised a couple of minor issues. Highly recommended!

    Reviewed by David4.4May 2019

  • "Comfortable beds and nice spacious accommodation."

    Reviewed by Catherine4.1May 2019

  • "Had a lovely stay over the Easter weekend and a few days more ."

    There were 10 of us and there was ample space for us all ......the house was very well equipped and had everything we needed .we had lovely weather and were able to sit out at the back .which had wicker furniture and a lovely big sun umbrella for those wishing to be in the shade .there was parking for two cars but more parking across the road if needed .The property was on the high street so handy for the shops and pubs /fish and chip shops and A great Indian take away .because the weather was so good we took advantage of the out door swimming pool in the village which was great for the grandchildren who had a great time .there was a flume and a small play area .it was in an ideal spot to see the local places of interest and not far from Hexham and Carlisle .would highly recommend

    Reviewed by Andrea5.0Apr 2019

  • "Lovely accommodation to stay in."

    Well equipped kitchen, cosy lounge area and very comfortable bedrooms. The bedroom / en suite on the top floor was lovely. Would definitely stay again and recommend.

    Reviewed by Catherine5.0Mar 2019

  • "Dumbuie is a beautiful house."

    It just feels so welcoming. The kitchen is well equipped for all needs. The yard is excellent for keeping the dogs safe when coming and going. It is ideal for a big family party and get together. Lindsey was very helpful and really lovely to talk to. Haltwhistle is a lovely town catering for all our needs. The surrounding area was great for walking the dogs and an added bonus, Hadrian's Wall was only a short drive away.

    Reviewed by Sue5.0Dec 2018

  • "Wonderful house in the centre of a beautiful market village."

    Loads of space and very comfy. The attention to detail is exceptional such as the boot scrub and underfloor heating. Lindsey left a welcome pack and as we hired the house over Xmas also decorated it for us. There are some lovely walks in the area as well as lovely local pubs to visit. Thanks for letting us visit your beautiful house we will be back soon.

    Reviewed by Amy5.0Dec 2018

  • "Great location and house Brilliant family and friends get together"

    Reviewed by Lyn5.0Nov 2018

  • "This house is ideal for a large group of family and friends."

    It has a well equipped spacious kitchen, that has ample seating for 10 people with room to extend to 12. The sitting area is cosy but again with plenty of seating. Most bedrooms adapt to twins which allows more flexibility on who can stay. The bathrooms are well situated to the bedrooms, they are spacious and give all options for showering or having a bath. The house also benefits from its location. Close to all amenatives, shops, restaurants, pubs and supermarkets. Easy access to Hadrains Wall and close to beautiful countryside. Would return.

    Reviewed by Janet5.0Oct 2018

  • "Perfect location for Hadrian's Wall hikers, just around the corner from AD122 bus stop."

    Great place to come back to every night after hiking, with very comfortable beds and plenty of space. Kitchen/dining space makes great gathering place!

    Reviewed by Kathryn5.0Sep 2018

  • "Had a very enjoyable long weekend with the family at Dumbuie."

    Very comfortable with plenty of room for everyone. We were very lucky with the weather and enjoyed eating out in the lovely, well equipped courtyard. Would definitely recommend this property.

    Reviewed by Maureen5.0Jul 2018

  • "Lovely house in great location for all the attractions in and around Haltwhistle."

    Try the walk to the Wallace Arms at Featherstone.

    Reviewed by Martin5.0Jun 2018

  • "This was a well appointed and tastefully modernised large property which was just ideal for our group of 6 male walkers."

    All services in close proximity which was also a bonus. An excdellent property in a great location and I can thoroughly recommend it.

    Reviewed by Ian5.0May 2018

  • "It had easy access to the Carlisle to Newcastle rail line and allowed us to visit both Hexham and Tynemouth during our short stay."

    Reviewed by James5.0May 2018

  • "The key safe is behind a 6 foot gate at the rear of the property but there isn't a name on the gate to let you know you're at the correct gate."

    A simple sign or a note in the key collection instructions to go through the grey/green painted door would avoid the confusion.

    Reviewed by Denis4.7Apr 2018

  • "The property was well placed to enable us to walk."

    It was really comfortable for our large group.

    Reviewed by Diana5.0Mar 2018

  • "Great accommodation, great location for the wall."

    Very nice and warm after a day's Autumnal walking. The wi-fi access was BRILLIANT and the property was pretty well equipped for our size of party.

    Reviewed by Colin4.4Oct 2017

  • "This house was exactly what our family and friends needed!"

    A big space to [..] get twelve of us seated for Sunday dinner and to celebrate a big birthday [...] Lindsey is lovely and could not have been more accommodating for our needs and I have to give a very special mention to Diane, the cleaner, who is a star!

    Reviewed by Helen4.6Oct 2017

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Summary

  • Over three floors
  • Five bedrooms: 1 x second floor super king-size double (zip/link can be twin on request) with en-suite slipper bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • 3 x king size (zip/link can be 2'6" twin on request)
  • 1 x double
  • 2 x First floor bathrooms
  • 1 x bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC and 1 x separate bathroom with shower cubicle, basin and WC
  • Ground floor basin and WC
  • Kitchen with dining area.
  • Sitting room with open fire
  • Boot room.
  • Gas central heating with log burner
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, heated clothes airer, hosepipe and boot scrub
  • TV with Freeview, Netflix, WiFi
  • Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Cot, highchair and stairgate
  • Off road parking for 2 cars
  • Enclosed courtyard with halogen sensor lighting, and furniture
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shops and pub 1 min walk
  • Note: There are six steps leading from the hallway to the ground floor, rear entrance is level
  • accommodation
  • Note: The property is situated next door to and above a shop
  • This is a gift shop that is double fronted and is open 3-4 days a week. Please note: There is a Good Housekeeping Bond on this property for future bookings with effect 24th November 2019.

The property

This beautifully refurbished townhouse is situated on one of the main streets in the heart of the popular Northumberland town of Haltwistle, and is conveniently placed with a good range of shops, pubs and restaurants right on your doorstep.

Dumbuie provides a perfect base for a large family or group of friends wanting to explore this lovely area. As you enter the property, six steps lead you to a cosy sitting room with comfortable leather sofas and log burner, ideal for relaxing around after a busy day of sightseeing.

There is a lovely modern well-equipped kitchen and a dining table large enough to seat all guests, just perfect for spending time socialising and planning your next day ahead.

There are four stylish king-size bedrooms on the first floor, along with a contemporary family bathroom and shower room.

A master double bedroom featuring a super king-size double bed and beautiful en-suite bathroom with slipper bath can be found on the second floor.

Outside, there is an enclosed courtyard with garden furniture, where you can relax with a cool drink during the summer months.

Haltwhistle offers many attractions including popular shops and pubs serving excellent food, perfect for treating yourself to a spot of lunch.

Hadrian's Wall, one of the most popular visitor destinations in the North of England, is only 2 miles away, as well as an abundance of walking, cycling, fishing and golf.

Within driving distance, you can discover the delights of the Heritage Coast including Alnwick with its famous castle and gardens, Holy Island, Berwick and Cragside at Rothbury.

Dumbuie is a fabulous property in a fantastic area for that long awaited family holiday.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

HALTWHISTLE

Hexham 17 miles.

Known as the 'Centre of Britain', this small market town is a great place from which to explore both Northumberland and Cumbria. Haltwhistle boasts a good range of shops and pubs - one of which, The Black Bull, is a real ale pub serving good food! There is an excellent leisure centre with heated open air swimming pool and cycle hire in the town, with pony trekking nearby. One of the best preserved stretches of Hadrian's Wall is only a mile to the north with various museums, forts and milecastles to be seen. There is even an ongoing 'dig' at the nearby site of Vindolanda. This truly is magnificent walking, riding and cycling country, with the Pennine Way and various bridleways and cycle routes passing rivers, forests, castles and of course, Hadrian's Wall. Visitors will enjoy this location in all weather and all seasons – a regular train and bus service from the town to Newcastle, The Metro Centre and Carlisle, means that you can leave the car behind and enjoy!

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Please note: There is a Good Housekeeping Bond on this property for future bookings with effect 24th November 2019.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
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