Bolam

Rating
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

29 Customer Review(s)

Mr Graham
October 2020

“We had a very relaxing stay and was pleasantly surprised at how nice inside the house was.”

I cant fault anything apart from the bed which was 2 single beds pushed together to make a super king size. The beds themselves were comfy but obviously had a gap in the middle which made sleeping uncomfortable for one of us. A small point but would make the listing perfect if rectified. I would definitely recommend staying there and hope to myself again!

I cant fault anything apart from the bed which was 2 single beds pushed together to make a super king size. The beds themselves were comfy but obviously had a gap in the middle which made sleeping uncomfortable for one of us. A small point but would make the listing perfect if rectified. I would definitely recommend staying there and hope to myself again!

- Mr Graham, October 2020
Mr Collis September 2020

“The only fault (a very small one) was the mugs were too small, so we purchased 2 more and brought them home with us.”

I have already recommended Bolam and Sykes to a few friends and hope to return in the future.

- Mr Collis, September 2020
Mrs Bashir March 2020

“The cottage was well furnished and well equipped and is ideally located in the centre of Alnwick, just off the high street.”

There is free parking in Roxburgh carpark off Green Batt Lane which is just next to the cottage so this was very convenient. The owner, Tim, lives on site and is happy to help with any queries.

- Mrs Bashir, March 2020
Mr Clarkson November 2019

“Great location.”

Very helpful and responsive management. Recommended

- Mr Clarkson, November 2019
Mrs Forster November 2019

“The cottage was really lovely, very nicely decorated and cosy.”

... Everything that you could need was there..... Possibly a TV in the bedroom would be good?? The only downside to this accommodation was the location.... On the upside its a brilliant town centre location, literally not even a minute from shops, restaurants etc but on the downside... Apart from the nice stone steps you go up the area at the top of the steps and behind the accommodation is run down and uncared for... A big puddle just before you get to the gate and out the back a messy yard with rubbish in.... A big shame... I was there alone on my second night and only felt safe as the main gate was locked... Wouldnt have walked out by myself.

- Mrs Forster, November 2019
Mrs Drake October 2019

“A good and helpful meeting with Tim for a key handover”

- Mrs Drake, October 2019
Mr Lorenzo October 2019

“A really comfortable and well furnished apartment - better than any hotel suite -and we could happily have stayed here for weeks.”

In the centre of town but quiet and a fantastic base for exploring the coast and countryside. Highly recommended.

- Mr Lorenzo, October 2019
Mr Bardsley September 2019

“Locating of the apartment was a difficult as direction had not been forwarded to us.”

However once found and occupied the facilities proved very good. The bed is big and comfortable, the kitchen well equipped and the bathroom and toilet facilities excellent. The living room is not enormous but comfortable. Previous feedback reports noted that the television freeview service was poor. This was not the case but I had taken a steaming device with me just in case. There was a problem with the TV remote which made it difficult to change channels and volume. Other reports suggested that cupboard space was limited. This is not the case. Under the stairs and adjacent to the bedroom has plenty of space. An issue with he shower cropped up that was reported to the manager and was not addressed. Also we had problems with rubbish removal, again this was not sorted. The apartment is well located within Alnwick and car parking is close to the apartment. We had a lovely holiday in Alnwick and the surrounding area and would recommend Bolam to any other potential visitor.

- Mr Bardsley, September 2019
Mr Garforth September 2019

“There was no key collection information given until we were half way to the destination.”

We had tried for two days before leaving, as advised, to contact the caretaker for details but our calls and messages were not returned. Also there was no information about where to leave the key when we left. We had to contact the caretaker again. On arrival we had to find the local COOP where the caretaker works, to pick up the key. There were three dead wasps on the windowsill in the lounge, the oven was dirty, the shower would not drain as the drain was completely blocked with, what looked liked several months of hair and grime. We had to unblock it ourselves. There was no comments book and no information about the apartment ie recycling etc. The DVD player did not work and when we complained to the caretaker, we were told that no one uses them anyway. He did eventually find us one that worked though. We felt very overlooked as there were no net curtains to give us some privacy and people had to stand outside our lounge window to open the coded gate. On the plus side the bed was comfy as was the sofa. Apart from the blocked shower drain, the shower room was nice. The tv was good with good reception but the remote didn't work with volume control. The apartment is centrally located which is very convenient but is in a quite derelict looking position. The shale path from the car park makes it difficult to wheel suitcases. We would not stay in this property again.

- Mr Garforth, September 2019
Mrs Downes August 2019

“What a lovely town Alnwick is and what a lovely county.”

We wanted to see and do far more than a brief week allowed. The cottage was lovely too. Small, but enough storage for all of our stuff, and there was a lot of stuff because we came from Whitby Folk Festival. It was perfectly comfortable. We had one gripe, and that only a few occasions. The bolt on the gate needs to be lubricated. Most guests in the other cottages closed the gate carefully so we didn’t have the clangs we feared we might have. We weren’t aware of the recycling facilities. One morning I added our plastics and cardboard to the bins that were out by the gate but the rest we had to leave

- Mrs Downes, August 2019
Mr Stephen June 2019

“We were given a warm welcome and given an extensive briefing on the many attractions that Alnwick has to offer.”

Thoroughly enjoyed our time here . Nicely decorated to a high standard throughout .Couldn't be more conveniently placed for central Alnwick . Liked the secure entry push keypad. Handy free long stay carpark bit of competition for spaces if going out for day best come back about teatime to be sure of a space. The stairs in front of the property leading into main street might be an obstacle for some but there is an alternative route into centre without steps. Ideal location whether you just want to chill out or as a base to explore surrounding area . I'm sure we will be back at some point.

- Mr Stephen, June 2019
Mr Davies June 2019

“Lovely little one bed in Alnwick.”

Had a great time exploring around the castle and the bookshop. House was spotless. Lots of room for 2 people. Very comfy bed.

- Mr Davies, June 2019
Mr Crouch May 2019

“The cottage was 1st class all round, could not fault it in any way.”

Tim, the manager was very polite and very helpful and we were very pleasantly surprised to find milk, bread and 2 bottles of wine on our arrival. An excellent holiday in a great cottage in a lovely location. We definitely hope to return to Bolam in the future.

- Mr Crouch, May 2019
Mr Stygall April 2019

“Perfectly positioned to enjoy all that Alnwick and the surrounding area offers.”

Always a pleasure to return to after a tiring day doing castles and other stuff. The caretaker, Tim, looked after us very well.

- Mr Stygall, April 2019
Mr Anderson April 2019

“Great accommodation in a convenient location with free parking nearby.”

- Mr Anderson, April 2019
Mr Usher April 2019

“The apartment is clean, well equipped and in an excellent location.”

Tim was very helpful and helped us with parking and gave some great advice on local restaurants. Alnwick is a great base for visiting the area and has some fantastic pubs and restaurants including Thai Vibe, Carlos and the Treehouse in the castle. Only negatives was the lack of watchable channels on the tv and no guestbook.

- Mr Usher, April 2019
Mr Dean March 2019

“The apartment was very nice and as described, the only small issue was the TV Freeview reception was very poor”

- Mr Dean, March 2019
Mrs White March 2019

“Bolam is a comfortably appointed and perfectly located apartment, which was immaculately clean and tidy on our arrival.”

Tim is a thoughtful and generous host, who made sure that our all-too-brief stay was an extremely enjoyable one! Both the apartment and the host come highly recommended :-)

- Mrs White, March 2019
Mrs Britten December 2018

“First time we have used Sykescottages, recommended by friends, we will definately be booking with them in the future and highly recommended.”

First class customer service, email and mobile messages throughout, very efficient. The accommodation was excellent for 1 or 2 persons, compact living room kitchen & bathroom but with a high standard of furnishings and literally everything provided, even a welcome pack of wine, milk, bread, coffee, tea which we very much appreciated after our long journey. The large bedroom was very tastefully decorated with a king size bed and quality mattress, pillows etc. The Manager met us upon arrival, handed us the keys, showed us how to use central heating, TV etc which we greatly appreciated. We will be staying in the Bolam property again which is ideally situated in historic Alnwick to continue exploring the beautiful area of Northumberland.

- Mrs Britten, December 2018
Mr Bartram October 2018

“Great little place in an excellent location right in the middle of town.”

Local attractions are all within easy walking distance and a short car journey takes you to many more. Bolam itself had everything we needed and was very comfortable. It was also a nice touch to arrive with a few provisions already bought in for us (tea, coffee, milk, bread). We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return again.

- Mr Bartram, October 2018
Mr Cooper September 2018

“The TV reception wasn't very good, kept losing the picture, would have been nice to have a colander and a potato masher but the complimentary food and wine was very welcome.”

- Mr Cooper, September 2018
Mr Newton August 2018

“The Northumberland landscape”

- Mr Newton, August 2018
Mr De Gruchy July 2018

“The accommodation was in an ideal location, and perfect for a couple.”

However some may have a little problem with the stairs from the High Street, and just outside the premises was quite untidy - I understand this is something that is to be dealt with. We would like to make a special mention in respect of the key holder, Tim Syass. Tim has great knowledge of the area and is very helpful. He also laid on a lovely welcome pack - thank you Tim!

- Mr De Gruchy, July 2018
Mrs Conroy June 2018

“The apartment was lovely and very comfortable but the surrounding area is very dirty and could do with a good tidy up.”

- Mrs Conroy, June 2018
Mr Wilbraham June 2018

“We had a good week's holiday in a modern apartment just behind the town centre.”

It was well equipped and furnished, very convenient, and Tim who looks after the property was extremely helpful. Perhaps worth noting: the apartment gets quite a lot of solar heating upstairs, so we found the duvet rather too warm for this time of year. Otherwise, excellent comfortable property.

- Mr Wilbraham, June 2018
Mrs Jeffries May 2018

“The contact Tim was extremely helpful and pleasant, couldn't have been nicer.”

House was in a great location, really central and was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Had a really enjoyable stay.

- Mrs Jeffries, May 2018
Mr Hutchinson May 2018

“Fantastic welcome from Tim who provided great local knowledge for pubs, restaurants and sight seeing activities.”

Great apartment in beautiful condition and in a lovely setting. We can't wait to return.

- Mr Hutchinson, May 2018
Mr Holland May 2018

“We only decided to visit Alnwick at the last moment and found " Bolam " using the Sykes Holiday Cottage website.”

Fortunately for us, there was a vacancy despite it being the Bank Holiday period and, following a quick phone call to the booking agents, Sykes, mid-afternoon the day before we intended to go for our short break, we were able to book. The whole process was done remarkably quickly and we were given all the necessary venue details over the phone with a follow-up confirmation email within minutes of ending the call. Tim was our contact in Alnwick and he gave us detailed phone directions to the property by highlighting some of the landmarks we would be guided by once we had entered the town. He was very thoughtful and met us near the property and helped us with our luggage to our home for the next few days. He had a wealth of local knowledge and lots of advice on places to visit, where to eat and more. The actual venue is immaculate and forms part of a small development of similar soon to be available holiday lets set in a former stone built picture gallery close to the centre of Alnwick. We would most certainly return and would definitely recommend it to others!

- Mr Holland, May 2018
Mr Perrin April 2018

“We were first to holiday in Bolam so everything was brand spanking new.”

A small amount of tweaking is obviously needed but this on no way spoilt our stay. Communication with Tim, our contact, was first class. He even called us the day before we were due to travel to inform us that the external paving was not complete and was very apologetic. This did not detract and was only an issue to him. The apartment couldn’t be more central in Alnwick, which proved to be a lovely Market Town. We travelled to Alnwick by train and used the local bus services to travel the Northumberland Coast. Overall we would recommend the region and stay in Bolam.

- Mr Perrin, April 2018
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Old Bondgate Art Gallery Buildings

A group of charming apartments situated in the centre of the historic market town on Alnwick. Promising a homely stay in a notable part of Northumberland. Whether you are planning a romantic trip or a relaxing holiday, each retreat makes a delightful base to return to with your loved ones. Spend many evenings in the lounge/diner, perfectly suited for some quiet time reflecting on your adventures and planning those to come. The well-equipped kitchen has a classic design where those appetising meals can be prepared at ease, from sunrise through to sunset. The next floor boasts a comfortable super king-size double bedroom with zip/link facilities, complete with storage facilities and a sense of charm, close to a spacious bathroom, complimented by an all-white suite. Built in the old Bondgate Art Gallery with its quaint nooks and crannies, you can enjoy some downtime on the collection of benches that are scattered in the front courtyard, and take in the wonderful location. This building is at the bottom of the ancient steps leading to the former corn exchange building. There is a free car park. You are within 50 yards of a first class pet shop and 150 yards from the 5-star fish and chip restaurant Carlos (a must visit!). Alnwick offers a good selection of shops, pubs and places to eat and there is plenty to see and do, with miles of golden sandy beaches, boat trips to the famous Farne Islands, all available nearby. Alnwick castle and gardens are within walking distance and the town's remains are dominated by Alnwick Castle, home to the Duke of Northumberland, and the Castle Gardens, with Europe's largest cascading water feature; certainly worth a visit. If you want a comfortable central location in Alnwick, you have it here!

The property

A classic cottage with a modern touch, perfect for couples to spend some quality time together away from it all.

Just a short stroll from the amenities of the historic market town of Alnwick in Northumberland.

Benefiting from immaculate, welcoming accommodation for two people in a superb North East location, Bolam is the perfect location for a romantic getaway.

A stone's throw from Alnwick's cobbled high street, climb the spiral staircase to reach this modern home-from-home.

Enter into the open-plan kitchen/diner, where you can start and end the day in style, whether relaxing on the snug sofa for two or preparing a meal in the well equipped kitchen.

You can enjoy a lovely meal in at the charming dining table for two.

Stairs lead up to a super-king bedroom promising a good nights sleep and a shower room with walk in shower.

Make the most of this delightful retreat all year-round.

Alnwick offers nearby amenities; its quaint cobbled streets are lined with charming shops, cafés and restaurants to enjoy.

Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 964459, 964382, 964461, 964464, 964465, together they can sleep up to 12 people.

Summary

One super king-size bedroom (zip/link, can be twin on request)
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Living/diner.
Gas central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washer/dryer,TV with Freeview, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Public parking nearby
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 2 minute walk
Note: Spiral staircase leading to property, may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility
Note: There is a live-in caretaker who can helps you with any issues at the property.

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About the location

ALNWICK

Alnmouth 4 miles; Bamburgh 15 miles; Rothbury 10 miles.

The attractive and historic market town of Alnwick is dominated by Alnwick Castle, home to the Duke of Northumberland. The Castle Gardens, opened in 2002, are home to Europe's largest cascading water feature, a fabulous (and enormous) treehouse, a delightful rose garden and a beautiful, walled ornamental garden, which will delight novice and experienced gardeners alike. The castle is also famous as the setting for Hogwarts School featured in the Harry Potter films! The town's narrow streets have seen little change since the days when the London to Edinburgh stage coach passed through and the Market Place, with its stone cross, is still the central feature and the ideal venue for the weekly Saturday market. Alnwick offers a good selection of shops, pubs and places to eat and there is plenty to see and do, with miles of golden sandy beaches, numerous castles and boat trips to the famous Farne Islands all available nearby. Altogether a superb location for exploring Northumberland and its stunning Heritage Coastline.

Region Information

Northumberland Cottages

Note: Spiral staircase leading to property, may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

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Reviews

“We had a very relaxing stay and was pleasantly surprised at how nice inside the house was.”

“The only fault (a very small one) was the mugs were too small, so we purchased 2 more and brought them home with us.”

“The cottage was well furnished and well equipped and is ideally located in the centre of Alnwick, just off the high street.”

“Great location.”

“The cottage was really lovely, very nicely decorated and cosy.”

“A good and helpful meeting with Tim for a key handover”

“A really comfortable and well furnished apartment - better than any hotel suite -and we could happily have stayed here for weeks.”

“Locating of the apartment was a difficult as direction had not been forwarded to us.”

“There was no key collection information given until we were half way to the destination.”

“What a lovely town Alnwick is and what a lovely county.”

“We were given a warm welcome and given an extensive briefing on the many attractions that Alnwick has to offer.”

“Lovely little one bed in Alnwick.”

“The cottage was 1st class all round, could not fault it in any way.”

“Perfectly positioned to enjoy all that Alnwick and the surrounding area offers.”

“Great accommodation in a convenient location with free parking nearby.”

“The apartment is clean, well equipped and in an excellent location.”

“The apartment was very nice and as described, the only small issue was the TV Freeview reception was very poor”

“Bolam is a comfortably appointed and perfectly located apartment, which was immaculately clean and tidy on our arrival.”

“First time we have used Sykescottages, recommended by friends, we will definately be booking with them in the future and highly recommended.”

“Great little place in an excellent location right in the middle of town.”

“The TV reception wasn't very good, kept losing the picture, would have been nice to have a colander and a potato masher but the complimentary food and wine was very welcome.”

“The Northumberland landscape”

“The accommodation was in an ideal location, and perfect for a couple.”

“The apartment was lovely and very comfortable but the surrounding area is very dirty and could do with a good tidy up.”

“We had a good week's holiday in a modern apartment just behind the town centre.”

“The contact Tim was extremely helpful and pleasant, couldn't have been nicer.”

“Fantastic welcome from Tim who provided great local knowledge for pubs, restaurants and sight seeing activities.”

“We only decided to visit Alnwick at the last moment and found " Bolam " using the Sykes Holiday Cottage website.”

“We were first to holiday in Bolam so everything was brand spanking new.”