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Willow Cottage

(Ref. 1122059)

Lesbury, Northumberland Show on map

Customer rating 4.7

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A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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  • cottage (15)
  • comfortable (10)
  • well (9)
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  • stay (8)
  • clean (8)

18 Customer Reviews

  • Verified booking

    "Very nicely appointed cottage, far better than others we have used."

    Owner clearly has high standards, no compromise on quality relevant to all the updates. Access a little tight with just enough room to park, on cottage frontage. Very nice indeed, with Lesbury an affluent village with well stocked community run shop.

    Thank you. We are glad you liked our cottage and enjoyed your stay. We are very proud of our community shop which we try to keep well stocked with local products where possible at good prices. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Neil4.0★Sep 2025

  • Verified booking

    "This was our second visit to Willow Cottage and it was again very comfortable and enjoyable."

    It is very clean and well equipped and in a delightful village, Lesbury, with an excellent community shop, an extra bonus since our last visit. The cottage is within easy reach of Alnmouth, Amble and Alnwick and well positioned for longer trips, with Alnmouth station nearby for visits to Berwick on Tweed and Edinburgh. The village pub was not so good, long waits to order in spite of booking, however, Bistro 23 in Alnmouth is outstanding. Willow Cottage is a really lovely place to stay.

    Thank you for the lovely review - we are delighted you enjoyed your return visit to Willow Cottage. Our Community Shop is about to celebrate its second birthday and is at the heart of the village - we are always really pleased to hear it is appreciated. Sorry to hear your experience at the pub wasn't ideal, we've had some good meals there. Glad to hear you found a suitable alternative in Bistro 23 which we'd agree is excellent. We'd love to welcome you back in the future! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lindsey5.0★Jun 2025

  • Verified booking

    "Gorgeous cottage."

    Very comfortable and cosy. Beds really comfy. In a great location for visiting the area. Kitchen really well equipped, but lacked general cleaning items. No dishwasher tablets/washing up liquid. Only I toilet roll no extras. But we had a really lovely stay, and would return.

    Really pleased that you enjoyed your stay in our cottage. I am really sorry that there were no cleaning things - there should have been a small pack with some washing up liquid, dishwasher tabs, pan scrub etc. for you. I will feed this back to NCCC. We hope to welcome you back soon! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Jun 2025

  • Verified booking

    "Comfortable and well appointed cottage."

    Reviewed by Aileen4.0★May 2025

  • Verified booking

    "It was a lovely, cosy welcoming cottage in a brilliant location central to lots of wonderful sights of interest."

    We have been to Northumberland 5 times and this was the best cottage. The decor was homely and it was very well furnished with comfortable beds. The kitchen was well equipped and a joy to cook in. We were very comfortable there. A couple of very small issues for the owners attention include: •There was no cutlery holder in the dishwasher •The leaflets could be more up to date (one was from 2016) • There were no teaspoons! We had to buy some. We left them in the cottage for others. • for the cost of the cottage the welcome pack could have been a little more extensive and exciting! We note that others had a welcome hamper years ago! We really liked Lesbury village. We supported the community shop which we thought was a great initiative. Unfortunately The Coach House was shut for renovation, otherwise we would have supported them as well. We highly recommend The Hope and Anchor in Alnmouth - fantastic Italian food and friendly staff. We would definitely return to Willlow Cottage and recommend to friends. Thank you for a lovely stay :)

    Thanks for the lovely feedback - we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. The dishwasher has a specific cutlery drawer at the top which pulls out. This is where all the teaspoons were hiding! Thank you so much for buying more though - it's very kind of you. We plan to put a sign on the dishwasher so people know the drawer is there in the future. The Welcome Pack is a difficult issue - it's tricky to know what to include when people have different dietary requirements and when most people arrive with all they need, or have a supermarket delivery soon after arrival. There is often some wastage. Having considered your comments, we thought we would try offering vouchers for the Community Shop instead of a welcome pack. That way, people can buy what they need/want - and we are supporting the community shop too. We hope future guests will think this is a good way forward. The Coach Inn has re-opened with a refurbished kitchen and a great new menu (we have tried the food and it is good!). I will do my best to source up to date leaflets ASAP. We hope to welcome you back to Willow Cottage in the near future and thank you for recommending it to your friends. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Nov 2024

  • Verified booking

    "Google maps did not take us to front door of the property it took us into the yard of a neighbouring house Perhaps using What Three Words for directions would be helpful for future guests."

    This is a great suggestion and I'll get onto it! Thank you Property Owner

    Reviewed by Louise5.0★Nov 2024

  • Verified booking

    "Overall the cottage was very comfortable clean and we really enjoyed it ..."

    Overall the cottage was very comfortable clean and we really enjoyed it Unfortunately the dishwasher was not working so we never got to use it Which wasn’t a tragedy it was inconvenient But top marks for everything else Would definitely return again

    So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. We are really sorry the dishwasher wasn't working - thanks for alerting us to this. A new one is being fitted tomorrow. We'd be delighted to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Patricia Gunter And4.0★Oct 2024

  • Verified booking

    "Great cottage, comfortably furnished and well-appointed."

    Reviewed by Ian4.0★Jul 2024

  • Verified booking

    "Fabulous cottage."

    10/10

    Reviewed by Brenda5.0★Jun 2024

  • Verified booking

    "I had a problem with the operation of the TV which was satisfactorily resolved."

    ( Separate survey).

    Sorry to hear this! Glad to hear that it was resolved for you. Property Owner

    Reviewed by John5.0★Jun 2024

  • Verified booking

    "This was a perfect place for a small family group to spend a few days."

    Pub, shop and pleasant walks on the doorstep, and also a good base for exploring Northumberland's beaches and castles. We found all we needed during our stay and everything was in good condition.

    Thank you for the lovely feedback. We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay and had everything you needed. The whole village is delighted that the pub has re-opened! It provides a warm welcome for all and will be offering food once the kitchen has been refurbished later this year. Lesbury Community Shop is largely run by volunteers and stocks household goods, newspapers, fresh fruit and veg, dairy (including ice cream), meat, bread and cakes, frozen goods and alcohol. And it has an excellent coffee machine serving hot drinks to enjoy in the shop or on the go! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Nigel5.0★Apr 2024

  • Verified booking

    "We had a lovely stay at Willow Cottage."

    It was wonderfully clean (perhaps the cleanest we've experienced) and the heating was on so the cottage was cosy when we arrived. Everything we needed was there in a lovely environment. We all had a lovely stay and will definitely be back!

    Thank you for the lovely feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and that you had everything you needed. We look forward to welcoming you back! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Paul5.0★Oct 2023

  • Verified booking

    "Quiet location in a lovely village- perfect base for exploring the area."

    Lovely comfortable & cosy cottage, well maintained & clean. Very well equipped, though a couple more mugs would be useful (when using dishwasher).

    Thank you for the feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. I will definitely sort out some more mugs. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Sep 2023

  • Verified booking

    "Cottage is so lovely and comfortable."

    Everything there that you need. Lovely soft bath towels too! Cottage is close to all places to visit and the location of the cottage is so peaceful and quiet allowing you to unwind. It’s a shame that there isn’t a local pub within walking distance as then it would have been perfect for us as we wouldn’t have had to use the car at all. Our only complaint that we can think of if asked was that it is a little untidy at the back of the cottage as you walk out of the gate (lots of weeds on the gravel). Other than that this cottage is just perfect. We will definitely be returning again! Thank you

    We are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back! Unfortunately the weather this year has been fantastic for the weeds. We aren't keen on using weedkillers because of their effects on our wildlife and despite regular hand weeding they just keep on appearing. I'll get back at them this week! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Karen5.0★Aug 2023

  • Verified booking

    "Cottage was perfect for what we needed."

    Clean and well equipped. My only negatives would be water pressure (bath takes so long to fill) although I know this is probably an area wide issue? Also definitely need a nest of tables for coffee cups etc., Maintenance wise- the yard and area behind needs weeding - we still enjoyed it but as a holiday home owner myself I know some guests would complain.

    Thanks for the feedback and your suggestions. We are pleased that you found the cottage clean and well equipped. The water pressure is lowish in the Square as a whole - it is plenty for a good shower though. Thank you for the suggestion of coffee tables for the sitting room, we have now added a nest of coffee tables including one big enough for jigsaws etc. Finally, thanks for the heads up about the patio and back lane - we did sort the patio are quite recently but the weeds have definitely been enjoying all the rain. We will tidy this ASAP Property Owner

    Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Jul 2023

  • Verified booking

    "A beautiful cottage, comfortable and clean."

    We enjoyed our last minute stay. Thank you

    Thank you for the lovely feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gina4.0★Jul 2023

  • Verified booking

    "A comfortable cottage, very clean and well equipped, perfect for two of us in the double bedroom."

    Slightly more hemmed in than we had imagined but appreciated the car parking (one medium sized car) and the little courtyard for sitting out. A very pleasant stay.

    Thank you for your feedback - we are really pleased that you enjoyed your holiday and had everything you needed. Willow Cottage is part of a historic row of millworkers' cottages which are tucked away in The Square, in the Lesbury Conservation Area. We hope you'll agree that it has been sympathetically extended and restored. We're also glad that the weather enabled you to enjoy time outside in the courtyard! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lindsey4.0★Jun 2023

  • Verified booking

    "The cottage was very clean, very well equipped (including the welcome packs), very comfortable and roomy."

    Its excellently located. We had a lovely stay- just not long enough so we plan to return at sometime. Thank you!

    Thank you for the lovely feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Jun 2023

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Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Gas central heating with woodburning stove
  • Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
  • TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Private parking for 1 medium sized car
  • Enclosed patio, patio furniture
  • Exclusive access to lockable outhouse to rear of cottage - suitable for storage of bikes, paddleboards etc
  • One well-behaved dog welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Community Shop 0.2 , pub 150m, beach 1.8 miles
  • Note: Starter pack for wood-burning stove supplied between October and April

The property

Alnmouth 1.3 miles.

Willow Cottage is an elegant stone-built, terraced property located in a quiet square in the pretty, peaceful village of Lesbury and provides a perfect, homely retreat for couples or small families alike at any time of the year.

The property oozes warmth and comfort from the gorgeous woodburning stove and feature fireplace to the squishy sofa and soft rugs and throws which all add up to create a really welcoming space.

When dinner calls, make your way to the spacious kitchen/diner which is fully fitted with everything needed to rustle up hearty fayre for the holiday party and when it’s time to serve up, there is a rustic dining table all set up for long, lazy meals together.

Throw open the patio doors and enjoy bringing the outside in. If it’s warm enough then you can drink, dine and socialise alfresco in the delightful patio area.

Come bedtime and guests can choose from either a double (with an attractive vaulted ceiling) or a twin; both are beautifully presented and provide a truly relaxing space, ideal for chilling out after a hard day of holidaying.

Make sure you find time to have a soak in the stylish bathroom (which comes complete with underfloor heating) or if you can’t wait to get out and about exploring, then grab a quick, refreshing shower and you’re good to go.

Discovering the delights of Northumberland couldn’t be easier with the bustling village of Alnmouth a short distance either by footpath or car.

Alnmouth benefits from a village post office/shop along with cafes, restaurants and great pubs.

Lesbury is a short distance from the beautiful market town of Alnwick, providing easy access to Alnwick Castle and Gardens. Willow Cottage is ideally located for exploring all the attractions that Northumberland and the Heritage Coastline has to offer including Bamburgh, Craster and Dunstanburgh Castle, Howick Hall and Gardens, Cragside and Warkworth, with its stunning castle.

There is fantastic, unspoilt walking within easy reach.

The English coastal path is a mile from the cottage and the Cheviot hills, the Simonside hills and the Northumberland National Park are short distances by car. For wildlife lovers, the Aln Estuary and Druridge Bay are havens for birdlife, red squirrels can be seen nearby and the spectacular Farne Islands are within easy reach.

Several wildlife reserves as well as dark skies sites are close by.

The cottage is an easy walk from Alnmouth railway station which is served by regular trains on the East Coast Main Line. A stay at Willow Cottage, with its inviting interior and perfect location, promises to be a memorable one. There is an outstanding, volunteer run Community Shop in Lesbury selling household goods, groceries, dairy, bread and sandwiches, pies, meat, frozen goods, ice-cream, cakes, beer, wine and spirits and stationary and newspapers.

Where you’ll be staying

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LESBURY

Alnmouth 1.4 miles; Alnwick 3.8 miles; Warkworth 4.3 miles.

Lesbury is a quaint village resting between Alnwick and Alnmouth, beside the stunning coast of Northumberland. The village is known for its historic bridge and scenic walks along the River Aln, and offers a selection of attractions including a local community shop 150m
which has a volunteer run community shop stocking bread, cakes, dairy, fresh meat and vegetables, ice-cream, wine and beer. The lovely Coach Inn has recently been refurbished and is now open for drinks Wednesday to Sunday (no food yet). The Alnwick Brewery Co & Taproom is close by and there is easy access to the superb seaside town of Alnmouth, where there is a golf course, a greater selection of eateries and a beautiful sandy beach. Just outside of the village is the popular market town of Alnwick, where you can find further attractions and amenities such as The Alnwick Garden, countryside walks through Sumerseats Viewpoint, a great selection of eateries including Barter Books, and of course the magnificent Alnwick Castle. There is also the option to visit the historic seaside town of Warkworth where there are more beaches, coastal walks and another fascinating castle.

Note: Starter pack for woodburning stove supplied between October and April.
As of Jan 2023 property now welcomes one dog (downstairs only please).

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas
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