Hollie Cottage

The property could be lovely but needs a major update from top to bottom.

The garden was overgrown and untidy and the garden furniture had seen better days. It was a shame because it’s in a position in the the town and the town was nice too.

Great location to explore the surrounding area.

Definitely dog friendly although garden not completely secure so needed to use a long line or keep an eye to prevent escapes! Comfortable small cottage that had everything we needed for a weeks holiday.

Maintenance issues, kitchen tap was loose and bathroom extractor fan, cover missing and fan not working.

Brought to owners attention, initial response positive but unable to make contact with Maintenance. Cabinet under bathroom sink extremely dirty and ceiling stained. Furnishings in lounge were in poor condition ie torn sofa and lino torn. Carpets upstairs stained. External garden in need of revamp and general tidying. On the plus side the bed was comfy, the kitchen was well equipped, there was milk and water left for us in the fridge. There was onsite parking too.

Very nice and tidy cottage will come back again.

Tim &twins.

Another comfortable stay at Hollie cottage, hopefully we'll return again next year

This is our 2nd visit to Hollie cottage we find the cottage perfect for us and our Labrador.

It is situated ideally for walking the burn and is only 5 minutes from all the local amenities. You can park your car on the property which is a bonus, the garden is enclosed and allows us to let our dog wander the garden. We find the cottage very relaxing after a day out walking with plenty of hot water and fresh linen. This an excellent cottage to come back to after exploring local sites . Alan is very helpful and left us a pint of milk. We are already thinking about booking for next year.

This cottage was the dirtiest one I've ever been in a total disgrace it was like it had never been cleaned dirt up the skirting boards,radiators,maintenance on this property was a disgrace a smashed bulb in the lamp,toaster kept tripping the electric told them about it so they fetched a toaster from one of the other cottages it was filthy,they a main road 2 foot from your front door lorries,buses,tractors the noise shook the cottages dont expect peace and quiet this ruined my holiday good job i was only their for 4 days this cottage shouldn't be advertised it is not fit for staying at sykes needs to look into this cottage keep away has it would ruin your holiday the area and the scenery and the walks are lovely that's the only reason we stayed

We loved our stay here, super location, comfortable, tidy and well equipped kitchen.

Lots of beautiful walks right from the door, we did the wonderful Haltwhistle Burn walk up to Hadrian's Wall and caught the local bus up to the Sill/ Twice Brewed so as a base it's perfect. The cottage was warm, kitchen and bathroom were clean, bedrooms really comfy. Alan was great, the best kind of host, there if needed.

Warm, clean and everything needed was provided but we should have remembered a shower mat.

Kitchen could do with some tlc and it was impossible to stop water going all over the floor while using the shower. Everyone very helpful and friendly. Excellent location and loads of local information. Very happy stay.

Aware there are some not great reviews against this Cottage but got to say, our experience was positive, it’s in a superb location, has on site parking, ( which is rare) Great communication from Alan, left a point of milk for us and was welcoming, we had a great weekend, the cottage was clean, bedding etc all freshly laundered, everything available to cook a meal , great selection of glasses for a glass of bubbly, dog friendly and the leather chair that reclined, couldn’t get my partner out of it!

..he thought it was so comfy and was often found napping in it!…it’s an old cottage, there are signs of wear and tear but it is great value for money for a couple and doggies, and you can actually relax here if you have a dog because there isn’t signs everywhere saying don’t do this, don’t do that etc which I’ve found quite often in other places, we will definitely use again for a quick weekend away, agreed it’s not 5 star luxury but it’s got what matters, WiFi, tv, dog friendly, hot water, comfy beds, …the only thing I would ask for to make it get a 5 would be a secure garden with some chicken wire around the gate and under the hedge etc cos our little dog would’ve been straight through it if we hadn’t kept him on the long lead.x Thanks until next time

Lovely warm and cosy cottage with good facilities, everything you need is on site.

Plenty of room in the master bedroom for a travel cot and dog bed as we had both. Walking distance to town centre with shops and pubs and short drive/long walk to Hadrians Wall. Drive a bit tight to get in and out of but easier parking just up the lane and if you have a dog that wants to escape beware of the gap between the hedge and gate but can be blocked off with a wheelie bin. Little bit of mould in a couple of rooms and kitchen tap leaks if you aren’t very delicate with it when turning but very minor faults with otherwise great place. Haltwhistle is a lovely wee town but unfortunately seems to have a problem with people not picking up after their dogs (the week we were staying at least), the only drawback to a great place to visit or stay. Overall a great cottage in a nice town and wider area- would definitely stay again, considering coming back in spring/summer to enjoy the longer daylight hours in the area. Thank you.

The cottage is situated in a beautiful area, but unfortunately the cottage itself did not reflect this.

It could do with some tlc, in terms of cleaning, decoration and furnishings. All looking very tired and worn...e.g carpets, skirting boards. Information about the cottage and accessibility could do with updating. On the plus side, the river walk and woodland is lovely and right outside the cottage. Haltwhistle town is charming and good for amenities. Surrounded by ANOB countryside. Near Hadrians Wall and other towns.

We had a fabulous stay!

! The cottage had everything we needed plus more and it was so cosy and comfortable. Great shower and we had the best weeks sleep we've had in a long time. Its great to be able to walk into Haltwhistle and enjoy pub grub and a few drinks without having to take the car. Our dog Cooper loved the river at the bottom of the garden which kept his amused for ages. We have come home refreshed and will definitely book again as its such good value for money!!

Excellent location, handy for the railway station and the bus stops.

Cottage was warm, plentiful hot water and bath towels. Fridge could with a label on the switch as I accidentally switched it off one day. Local pubs and shops very friendly. Lovely walks from the door. Garden very restful after a day out weather permitting. WiFi was very good. Only change perhaps would b the lighting in the front room was good but not great for reading, the lamp was excellent perhaps another positioned for anyone sitting on the sofa? We had a great week. (We didn't use the oven or microwave, either eating out, takeaway one night, or salads )

Lovely little cottage, nice and clean and tidy everything you need we will go again.

Disappointed, looks far better in photos than real life.

Lovely wee cottage in great location but cottage needs a very deep clean and needs upgraded throughout. No welcome pack, no basic cleaning products in kitchen, we bought and left them, also had to buy pegs to hang washing out as the washing machine is not a dryer as in description. Carpets upstairs badly stained and bed very rickety, towels stained and threadbare. Lovely garden to sit in and great having onsite parking but pile of rubble outside front door. The cottage is on a very busy road which seems to be the local racetrack . Overall disappointed with cleanliness and facilities at the cottage but still had a great holiday.

It’s well equipped and has the potential to be a really nice cottage, but unfortunately it’s not very clean!

I appreciate you get what you pay for, but this place needs a really good clean especially the big stains in the upstairs carpets. On our arrival the dining table was filthy, which isn’t a very good first impression. The main bedroom’s bed was uncomfortable so we chose to sleep in the back bedroom. The small fridge has an ice box which needs defrosting, as it was practically solid with ice, I could go on but in summary it just needs some TLC. The only plus side really is the location.

Dirty place, good location.

A wonderful few days at Hollie cottage, comfortable, clean and everything we needed.

Loved sitting in the garden with a lovely view and sound of the brook. The walk into town wasn’t far but it’s uphill and as I have mobility problems we always took the car. Would and probably will return in the future. Thank you so much

A cosy comfortable cottage with the burn right outside the gate , ideal base for us and our dog .

We enjoyed our stay and would use the property again. However we feel the cottage needs a little bit of TLC and a new kitchen tap which sprays every were . Haltwhistle is a lovely friendly place, we would recommend the Manor Inn for good food especially the steak pie also the Brew bar for lovely coffees and cakes .

Having just returned from our weeks stay at Hollie Cottage I don't understand the almost hate and vitriol from the 2 previous reviewers.

On arrival we found a spotlessly clean cottage, well equipped kitchen, comfortable furnishings and comfortable bedrooms. The garden area was perfect for our pooch and big enough to fit our very large estate car in. All in all a perfect cottage for us in a beautiful area, only 5/10 minute walk to the centre of Haltwhistle with its shops pubs and takeaways and stunning walks on the doorstep. The previous reviewers must be expecting a champagne cottage for lemonade money and I would advise anyone looking to book this cottage to disregard these reviews. We would have no hesitation in booking again. Thanks. Steve, Steve, Leah, Ange and Bunty the dog.

Positives Bed in back bedroom was comfortable Negative Cold, dark cottage, the most uncomfortable furniture it has ever been my misfortune to sit on.

Bathroom sink tiny and does not hold water, towels plentiful but old, thin and stained Had the weather been bad I would have gone home on Saturday, however the surrounding countryside offered many walks and places to visit, the weather was glorious so this uncomfortable little cottage was simply used to sleep in

The saving grace was the location; Haltwhistle and the surrounding locations are stunning and it was that alone which encouraged us to stay for some but not the entire week.

The standard of cleanliness and infrastructure are woeful and the 'owners' should question if they would stay as paying customers in this property. It is by far the very worst holiday rental we have ever stayed in and we question if Sykes quality control or inspect the properties that feature on their website. This property requires significant upgrade, investment and deep cleaning to make it viable as a holiday let.

Lovely little cottage clean and tidy everything you need is there, couldn't ask for more.

Loved our stay at Hollie cottage warm and cosy much comfier than expected!

A very quirky little house with sloping floors in every direction. The only issue is the hot water, there was not enough to fill the bath (which is needed after long walks along the wall) quiet location with a lovely walk along the beck on the door step! A basic little cottage filled our needs for the week would definitely stay again.

Great location for exploring Hadrian’s Wall.

Hollie Cottage offers good basic accommodation at a reasonable price. We visited in December - the cottage had what we needed and was warm, with plenty of hot water. We didn’t really cook - found good local pubs and fish & chips, within easy walking distance. Local pubs were friendly and welcoming. Wi-Fi isn’t listed (which we hadn’t realised!) but is available, though not guaranteed. Great to have parking at the property. The owner quickly responded and resolved an issue we had. We would happily return!

A thoroughly enjoyable week in Hollie Cottage which is lovely warm & spacious house which met our needs.

The kitchen had ample crockery, cutlery & utensils. The garden was enclosed enough to keep our dogs in & it was good to be able to park within the property rather than on the road. The location is perfect for Haltwhistle Burn which is a delightful walk from the property & the town centre is about 10mins (mostly uphill) walk which had supermarkets & take-aways (try Oceans for the biggest fish & chips ever!). You are also only a short drive to good walking sections of Hadrian's Wall or the old railway line which is now The South Tyne Trail. After booking we realised that WiFi wasn't listed for the property. We found out there was WiFi but it is shared with 2 other properties which was fine when we were the only ones using it, but not good when our neighbours were in. Our only issue all week was the oven, it has previously been noted that the front has been scrubbed so you can't read the settings but the bigger problem was that it doesn't heat above 150c so this really does need replacing. Overall a great week in a very comfortable cottage.

Repairs and replacements are needed.

Upstairs is not as bad as downstairs. The bathroom has mold on the walls and taps need replacing. Not sure how old the interior pictures are but some furniture needs replacing. The dining room chairs are wobbly. One in particular has the front legs bent back. Bathroom door sticks. The cupboard in the front bedroom is hard to open. Kitchen tap is broken. We didn't appreciate that in the hallway when we entered there was a dirty mop and bucket and a dirty dustpan and brush hanging on the coat rack. With some paint and new fixtures/furniture this would be a nice little cottage!

Perfect place for visiting Hadrian’s wall beautiful town all the residents were very friendly.

Definitely stay there again

A good location for walking Hadrian's Wall.

Useful off road parking. Convenient for local shops, cafes, pubs etc.

Cottage very dirty thick of dust cobwebs all over furniture tired and worn ,crockery etc dirty , the place needs a deep clean and lick of paint and new oven

Very clean and tidy lovely little cottage,perfect for walking the wall and museum's.

We arrived a bit early but was no problem for owners, can't think of anything negative to say.

We loved the cottage and the location (straight out of the gate and onto a walk along the burn - great for the dog).

The cottage had everything we could need and we really enjoyed Haltwhistle. A special mention to the member of staff who gave us a lift up the bank with our heavy cases (sorry I didn't catch his name). Would recommend this lovely place.

Positives- location for accessing facilities and walks is excellent.

Also the shower and hot water availability is great. Needs urgent attention - (aware this has been previously commented on) the oven was dirty and the controls unsightly and hard to use. Little off-putting - the garden could be so very pretty and first impressions are vital, so disappointing that the garden is unloved. Also, it would be helpful to have cottage name on the gate for weary travellers arriving in the dark. Ideal - mattress in larger bedroom feels like it needs replacing. Attention to detail (batteries for TV remote control missing and no dishwasher tablets) felt a little lacking. Also the sofa (while practical) is uncomfortable but perhaps many people staying will not sit on it for long. With some love and an update the property could easily be exceptional.

Hollie cottage is in a great location next to Haltwhistle Burn and is a great starting point to accessing the Hadrian's Wall path.

We really enjoyed our stay and had a fab time.

Really enjoyed our 3 week stay in this cosy little retreat with excellent proximity to Haltwhistle and surrounding sites to explore.

Nice cottage in perfect position.

No complaints, problem with the internet needs sorting but apart from that excellent.

As always nice and clean and tidy, little problem with the WiFi but landlady sorted it straight away, will definitely go back.

We arrived and had too root round find key In raini and darkness a keysafe and motion sensor light would be good.

..the cottage was lovely and warm and on surface looked clean..bed was soft but very comftable..we both slept well.. the next morning tried using cooker omg the oven has hardly any mark to try work what grill or what oven..thankfully found frying pan..there was cute welcome with g+t.... The negatives oven need replaced really...cleaning behind bed in front room was thick with dust..and big rip in lino under recliner chair.... Would we stay again yes...just need little tlc..Good value stay for what we paid..

Worked well for us.

Haltwhistle was a great location for walking the wall path with some public transport options as well as a great really helpful local taxi firm. Cottage was really warm, kitchen adequate, shower good with plenty hot water. Carpet in the front bedroom had a series of stains that looked like they had been hastily cleaned up, maybe vomit. A deep clean would help make the bedroom feel more welcoming and pleasant. The whole cottage felt like a deep clean would benefit it, just all a bit cobwebby, grubby in corners etc. The batteries in tv remote were dead, i swapped one out of the freesat remote and they both worked, but they will need replaced soon. Overall we enjoyed our stay, thanks!

This is a great property for a family such as ours with a dog.

We loved the rustic and characterful nature of the cottage and the outside area at the back was lovely though our (quite curious and cheeky) dog discovered an escape route just before we left! My 10 year old boys got up early every day (never happens normally) to go paddling and exploring round the burn running at the rear of the property. Haltwhistle is lovely and a 'step back in time' to the point where my husband was seriously looking in the estate agents! There is no Wifi but we saw this as a positive and we bonded really well as a family without tech.

Hollie Cottage is well located in a beautiful part of the world, the small town of Haltwhistle seemed quite laid back and friendly during our short stay.

On our arrival in the early evening the Cottage had not been cleaned and the bed linen and towels remained from the previous rental which was not a great start. When we flagged this with our contact the cleaner came round that evening and made up our bed, which was something. The following day the Cottage was prepared for us while we were out. The property is showing it's age somewhat and needs a refresh, there are signs of mould/mildew in front bedroom and bathroom, kitchen cupboard doors were delamination in places. The furniture, was a mix of modern and a little older, but not especially comfortable. A refresh would help. Outdoor space was lovely in the sunshine and the terrace was a pleasant outdoor dining area, we had a warm and sunny few days. Mixed review then. Overall, the Cottage has potential to be a lovely, small get away but in present state is not worth what we paid.

Only 1 issue while we were there and the owner dealt with it immediately, property a little tired but full of honesty

The garden is very nice and there was plenty of car parking space - it's a bit tricky to get into from the narrow lane but once I got the hang of it, I was OK.

Bear in mind this is a two-up, two-down house so is a bit small but it was perfectly suitable for our needs. The best bit was that the TV and DVD player remote controls were easy to use! My only criticism was that I would have appreciated something like a clothes horse to dry washing on. I was happy staying here. Lots of useful information is provided about local attractions and recommendations. The property is about a ten-minute walk from the town centre, which has everything you need, and about 15 minutes' walk from the station, from where you can get trains to Newcastle or Carlisle. There are bus stops less than five minutes' walk away from where you can either catch the 685 Newcastle - Carlisle bus or the AD122 tourist bus to various sites on Hadrian's Wall. Although nothing to do with the house, the bus timetables on the bus stops were out-of-date and I would always recommend checking on the operator's website.

Had a very enjoyable week at Hollie Cottage.

The weather was marvelous. Haltwhistle is a lovely place lots of interesting walks good food and fish shop is excellent everything you need really.Will definitely be back..Tom and Lynda

We had a lovely relaxing holiday.

The cottage was perfect, thank you so much. Xx

I booked Hollie cottage for 3 nights for a compassionate visit to a relative who was in palliative care in Haltwhistle, as it had 2 adult double beds.

We were moved next door 24 hours before arrival to hunter cottage because Hollie was having a new roof. This property had 1 double bed and second bedroom had child’s bunk beds which were so low above my head I couldn’t even sit up. We were awoken at 8am on the first morning by the most horrific drilling which shook the whole cottage. My brother went out and spoke to the roofers who were taking down the chimney on Hollie cottage. They were not even aware that the cottage was being rented, and they had advised the owner not to rent it until works were complete. On top of this there was rubble pouring down the chimney covering the lounge floor. The lady who does the housekeeping came in while we were out and cleared this up. Then we discovered that because of the scaffolding out side there was no signal for the television. So no telly.!! The housekeeper offered to move us next door on Saturday and we could stay a few more days but we were leaving on Sunday morning as we had work commitments in Essex on Monday. When I contacted the owner on Sunday she informed me that the building works were out of her control as they were running 2 weeks late and also that there was a radio in the cottage, which there wasn’t. Well sorry but that’s not my concern or problem. I paid for a cottage with all facilities and I did not get what I paid for. The cottage was extremely shabby and nothing worked properly. Would not recommend this cottage to anyone. . Owner was not at all sorry and never offered any compensation. My family and myself have booked with Sykes before and have always been satisfied but never again with these cottages.

A great spot for exploring the surrounding area with easy access to A69 for visits to Carlisle , Newcastle and everything in between.

We visited Housesteads fort , The Sill, Twice Brewed pub and brewery, Lambley Viaduct and just pottered around the area whilst visiting family in the area. Be aware that most of the Hadrians Wall site car parks operate ANPR cameras and you pay when you leave . This wasn't always obvious especially at some of the smaller places. The cottage is at the edge of the village with a short walk into the village which has a Coop, Sainsburys, Boots, several pubs, 2 chippies and a selection of small shops. There is a steep hill from the cottage towards the village but you can walk along the lane behind the cottage and rejoin the main road higher up for a slightly longer walk but gentler incline! The kitchen was well equipped but was missing a frying pan (essential for holiday fry ups). The bathroom is downstairs which wasn't an issue for us but some people may not like it. It has a very powerful shower over the bath but could do with a bathmat as we had to use one of the towels on the floor. The stairs have quite narrow treads but that is the nature of an old cottage. 2 good sized bedrooms with plenty of space to hang clothes. We found the larger bed to be very soft and the double to be very hard but overall we slept OK. There is parking for 2 cars but it is quite a tight turn through the gate so an estate or larger car my find it a bit difficult. We found it easier to drive down the lane at the back of the cottage, turn round at the end and then pull forward through the gate onto the parking area. Overall, we enjoyed our stay but felt that the place could do with a bit of a refresh and some new mattresses as this would definitely make it a place to come back to.

The property was on the surface clean but when you looked a bit deeper there were problems.

The oven is old and dirty inside. The cooking pans were dirty. There were cobwebs and mould on the ceiling of the bathroom. The skirting boards needed a wipe down. There was only carpet upstairs and this was stained. The furniture was showing signs of wear and one dining room chair was particularly rickety. The bedding was old.The bed linen had all been through the washing machine many times and so was worn. I'm not sure if the towels were suppose to be grey. The TV was broken although the owner fixed this quickly. The cottage is damp and you can see signs of this on the living room chimney breast. All the above made the property uncomfortable and we decided to leave early. This property was not up to the standard I have come to expect when booking with Sykes.

We had a great week and the cottage was ideal for our walking the wall as very centrally located.

Haltwhistle is a great place to explore Hadrian's Wall.

However the Cottage is tired and many of the fixtures and fittings were worn, but everything we used worked. The car parking space is a plus point. The towels were old and stained/ holed. Minimal information about the appliances and heating - which we needed to adjust during our stay. No information about recycling and out of date tourist information. Minimal information about pubs/restaurants in the town. No information about walks from the door, eg the lovely walk along the Burn up onto Hadrian's Wall. There is no WiFi - this should be made clear in the description of the property. As said in another comment, the property is up for sale and so unlikely to see any further investment. As a consequence, we would not recommend others to stay.

Property was nice, but is up for sale with a big sign outside.

On the estate agents website it says that the owners aren’t hands on which is a shame as the property does need a bit more attention to detail. The oven needs upgrading as there wasn’t a proper grill tray and it looks like it has seen better days, in the main bedroom the bedside drawers kept sliding open and although the cottage had been cleaned there were discarded toenail clippings in the lounge and the dining table looked like it had been cleaned with a wet cloth. These were minor issues which didn’t spoil our stay and wasn’t worth raising with the owner especially for what we paid for our 4 night stay, but it seems obvious that it won’t be invested in until it is sold on.

It is a very nice cottage near a pretty burn with good walks on the door step.

We were welcomed by Lynn who was very lovely and helpful.

Lovely place but the best was the cottage, with every clean nice and with all the needs.

.. The owner and the gardener lovely an amazing I

Comfortable,cosy, clean cottage.

Excellent base for walking the Hadrian’s Wall path. Dog friendly. Great range of pubs, shops and takeaways Excellent public transport links.

Property was well located for visiting hadrians wall.

But their were a few issues we found aswell. Firstly we thought the property was tired and wasn't reflected in the photos which seemed very out of date. Secondly the king size bed had old faded torn stained bedding and un-ironed. Along with this there was a second uncovered mattress put on one of the beds. Which we found out was simply from another property and because they had no were else to put it decided to chuck it onto the king-size bed which lead to a 3 bad night's sleep untell we were told the story and could take it off if we wish. Thirdly when we arrived the property had been cleaned but not to a great standard and we had to hover around ourselves so we felt comfortable (I would like to say we didn't ring the owner that night about the cleaning as we got in late and were tired from a long drive and didn't want to be disturbed).

This was a lovely cottage beautifully situated the only downside for us was the bathroom fascilities,we found the bath very high to climb in and out of for a shower my sister and I struggled also the sink was very tiny to wash, in this was the only downside to the property otherwise well appointed ,would go back to Haltwhistle again but unfortunately not to this property needs much taller people ,the person Lynne looking after the place was most helpful gold star

Steep stairs and downstairs bathroom may be a problem for less mobile customers

Comfortable cottage, ideal location and public transport, enabling us to leave the car at the cottage, very good.

Only comments relate to the state of the garden area, a need to clear/tidy up and the lack of recycling facilities at the property, resulting in our having to find an alternative, namely the local collection point, rather than dispose of glass/plastic/paper etc. in the landfill waste.

The cottage was of a good standard and in a great location.

Was a perfect base for getting to and from Newcastle for the Great North Run. The cottage was well fitted out with everything that you would need.

My wife and I are in our eighties and didn't realise that the bathroom/toilet was downstairs.

This made it very difficult during the night for trips to the toilet, with the bedrooms being upstairs.

Lovely place to stay comfy home and great place foe family break with our daughters dog poppy

No everything was as expected and a personal touch (gift) of wine & chocolates from the owner was the perfect welcome.

Thank you