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"This was our 2nd stay at a Sykes cottage."
We had everything we needed for a peaceful stay in Northumberland
Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Feb 2025
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"We enjoyed our stay."
Your description of property was accurate. Thank you. The lack of ventilation is a problem. Decar a little tired, but everything was in perfect working order. Such a silent area it was almost unreal!
Reviewed by Martin4.7★Oct 2024
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"Property situated in close proximity to other properties & the access lane is busy with neighbouring vehicles."
Property details as pet friendly, unfortunately the only door to the front of the property opens directly onto the street, which requires vigilance regarding pet safety.
Also the property information booklet states a pet can’t be left alone in the property. Despite having crate & exhausted dog from lovely walks, we were unable to leave our pet for a short period of time.
Our trip included a celebratory meal, which we had to cancel due to this situation.
Very disappointed to say the least! Left property day early.
Our suggestion would be to consider taking pet friendly off booking site or include all conditions In booklet on booking site to inform potential rentals of restrictions.
Reviewed by Brian4.1★Sep 2024
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"Small two roomed cottage, extremely well equipped and very clean."
Sachets of tea, coffee and biscuits laid out for our arrival was a nice touch. Comfortable bed and great shower room. The kitchen/ living area was combined, personally I found it hard to relax in the evening as it didn't have the cosy feel I like. Parking wasn't always easy in the narrow street but we managed ok.
Reviewed by Maggie4.7★Sep 2024
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"Parking was difficult during our stay as there was a scaffolding truck taking spaces with other vehicles."
As for the property itself there were two problems with it. The main one being ventilation especially as we were blessed with good weather. It was incredibly hot during the night and was difficult to sleep. I've noted previous comments from the owner a couple of years ago that the possibility of a fan may be installed but it hasnt been. It would be a great help. Secondly other comments mentioned the bathroom sink and the cupboard above it making washing ridiculously difficult. We liked the location and we visit Northumberland every year so we had a great week in one of our favourite parts of the UK..
Reviewed by Nigel3.4★Jun 2024
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"The cottage was very cosy, welcoming and modern."
It had all you need to have a good stay.
The location is very good and all main attractions in the area are near by.
The parking cam be tricky when you arrive but you soon work it out where everyone should park.
I would recommend to bring your own pillows as the one in cottage are too flat. Bed is comfortable. Bathroom is very modern & great.
Thank you for amazing stay. We would come back & I would highly recommend.
Reviewed by Kate4.7★Jun 2024
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"Great place to stay & good value very convenient for the places we wanted to ..."
Great place to stay & good value very convenient for the places we wanted to visit extremely happy with our stay would highly recommend
Reviewed by Brett4.4★May 2024
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"Our 2nd stay at this lovely cottage."
Very clean comfortable and perfect location for discovering Northumberland.
Thank you and we are very happy you chose to come back.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Apr 2024
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"We were welcomed with a pack including maltesers and tea and coffee."
It was a lovely treat after a long journey. The place was beautifully clean and had everything we needed.
Thank you, very happy you enjoyed your holiday.
Property Owner
Reviewed by John5.0★Apr 2024
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"Great location with 10 minute drive to North East Coast & 20 minutes away from Holy Island."
Lovely little cottage, quiet and incredibly clean with everything you need for a very comfy stay. Would happily stay again.
Thank you for your feedback, I think there has been a mistake with the scoring. We would love to welcome you back.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Liam1.3★Oct 2023
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"We were delighted to arrive at the property and find it very comfortable, very clean and very well stocked with everything we could possibly need."
It was an excellent base to explore this part of the country and we would definitely book again. Also a very nice and friendly pub very near by! Thank you for been so dog friendly
Reviewed by Christine4.7★Aug 2023
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"We had a lovely stay in The Old Stables."
Although it’s a small property, it’s perfect for two people and in our case a small dog. When we arrived it was clean and very well equipped with everything we needed and more. The owners have renovated it so beautifully. Belford is lovely and near so many gorgeous dog-friendly places. We found the pubs in Belford ok but its definitely worth a drive to Alnwick which has the most amazing dog-friendly restaurants/pubs. If you don’t want to drive elsewhere, Sunny Hills in Belford is absolutely amazing and does the yummiest cakes!
Reviewed by Bethany5.0★Aug 2023
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"Lovely and clean."
Nice comfy bed. A lovely holiday
Reviewed by Lynne5.0★Aug 2023
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"Excellent little property, very clean and smart."
Would benefit from one more easy chair and some outside space but this did not detract from a wonderful stay.
Thank you for your review, The old stables is on a quiet side road access from central Belford but does not have private outdoor space. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Margaret4.7★Jun 2023
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"Lovely accommodation for two with everything we needed"
Reviewed by Allison5.0★Jun 2023
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"External appearance belies a very convenient and comfortable cottage for two."
Beautifully presented with plenty of living/cooking/eating space. Bed's a bit smaller than we're used to, but very comfy. Beware of cold water tap blasting into the basin - you could get wet!
Belford's an attractive and convenient location with all the facilities we needed.
Reviewed by Andy4.1★May 2023
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"Stayed Monday to Friday ."
. clean, equipped with everything you need and everything working. No outlook but very quiet area and good base.
Reviewed by Valerie4.7★Apr 2023
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"The property was as described, plus a dishwasher (not listed?"
) which was a most welcome surprise. Very clean, well supplied and maintained. The property was lovely and warm on arrival. Internet was excellent for a small village! Belford is a great village and would recommend the Black Swan Pub just round the corner. Overall we had a great stay.
Reviewed by Paul5.0★Mar 2023
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"Would’ve been nice if the radiators had been on when we arrived at 4pm."
The pace was absolutely freezing. We had to work out how to turn the heaters on and it didn’t get warm before we went to bed. So hope the hosts take note. With only one small two seater settee it is difficult for two to relax on. Another seat would have been nice.
Apart from this, lovely and clean and everything else we needed in a good location.
Reviewed by Barbara4.1★Jan 2023
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"The bathroom washbasin is too small."
The cabinet above is in the way when brushing teeth. The tap is very stiff and water splashed easily over me. I hit my head on the bathroom cabinet.
The kitchen units are badly designed - no handles on the doors, and the corner doors open the wrong way round. The work surfaces are badly laid out.
Otherwise a comfortable cottage, nicely located within the village.
Reviewed by Beatrix3.8★Sep 2022
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"We had a lovely stay, very clean, modern and well equipped accommodation."
Great location.
Reviewed by Beverley5.0★Sep 2022
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"Beautiful property."
Just the right size for two. Well presented and very well equipped. Extremely comfortable. Good location for touring the Northumberland coast with buses on the doorstep. Highly recommend.
Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Aug 2022
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"Cottage was lovely, really clean and very well equipped."
Only problem we had was nowhere in Belford was serving any food apart from the fish and chip shop which was closed on the first two days of our stay so had to travel out to eat. Would return to the area but only if food services improved.
Reviewed by Andrea5.0★Aug 2022
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"Nicely situated very pleasant area hopefully would like to return in the near future easy to get around thanks"
Reviewed by Peter4.1★Jul 2022
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"The lack of windows on the lounge area and bedroom made THE OLD STABLES very warm and stuffy during hotter days."
The property was clean and had everything we needed.we only stayed for 7 nights, if we had been staying longer somewhere to hang washing would have been handy. We had a washing machine but no clothes line to dry them.Parking near the property was difficult some days as no reserved parking. On 3 of our 7 nights we had to park way out of sight and walk back.
Thank you for your feedback. We have had an unusually hot summer for the North east and we are sorry you were overly warm. We will look at putting a fan in for the summer months, usually the high ceilings are enough. We do have an agreement with our neighbours opposite to park there and there have been no issues with this arrangement before. Thank you again for your feedback.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Iain3.8★Jul 2022
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"Fabulous property well presented could not paise to highly."
Reviewed by Jack5.0★May 2022
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"We did not realise when we made the booking that there was no garden, though bearing in mind the prevailing high wind I doubt if we would have used it apart from letting the dog out last thing at night."
It is the lack of a garden that reduces our opinion of the facilities. In other respects the cottage was excellent.
Reviewed by D4.7★May 2022
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"Very nice well outfitted cottage, in a really nice quiet village just off A1
everything you need for your stay was supplied."
we had a really relaxing stay and will recommend this cottage, only downside is it is behand a pub, great for a quick walk for a drink but was quite noisy when deliveries arrived
usually first thing in morning.
Reviewed by Edward4.7★May 2022
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"Beautiful place to stay, the pictures on the site do not do this place justice."
Absolutely spotless, like nobody has ever stayed there before!! Would of loved better pillows and a bigger sofa but that's down to personal preference. Would love to come back and stay here!!
Reviewed by Johanna4.4★Apr 2022
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"Excellent little cottage well equipped and very clean ."
Not to far to Banbury and Seahouses loads to do
Reviewed by Christine5.0★Apr 2022
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"Wonderful stay-property was spotless and very well equipped and is ideally located in a friendly village to explore Northumberland."
Will definitely be recommending to family and friends.
Reviewed by Mum5.0★Apr 2022
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"Lovely cottage very comfortable,spotlessly clean."
Perfect location for seeing this lovely area. Hope to return again.
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Mar 2022
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"A lovely cottage in a great location."
Cosy and very comfortable with everything you could need to have a great holiday. Very pretty little Christmas tree which added to the festive spirit feeling. An amazing firework display in the square on New Year's Eve.
Reviewed by Thomas5.0★Dec 2021
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"Lovely stay, great base fir walking."
Compact and comfortable
Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Dec 2021
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"Lovely cottage, well equipped, clean and comfy."
3 pubs in walking distance, restaurant, and shops.
Good base for exploring surrounding areas.
Reviewed by Maria5.0★Sep 2021
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"A fabulous, clean, well equipped cottage with easy access to the A1 to visit all the places we planned."
A good quiet location with local amenities for buying provisions. Absolutely fabulous visit.
Reviewed by Janette5.0★Aug 2021
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"Sweet little cottage."
Compact but comfortable!
Reviewed by Paul4.4★Jul 2021
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"Very well equipped and
Spotlessly clean the owner as gone above and beyond
To make sure people enjoy their stay"
Reviewed by Carlton5.0★Jul 2021
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"This cottage is ideally located for the fantastic coast and countryside of Northumberland."
It exceeded our expectations and is very clean and comfortable with good quality furnishings and fittings.
Reviewed by Christine5.0★Apr 2021
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"Nice place to stay, well appointed ."
We really enjoyed our stay
Reviewed by Denise4.7★Oct 2020
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"This facility is super very well equipped, home from home everything was of a very high standard."
Excellent base for exploring the beautiful Northumberland countryside.
Highly recommended.
Reviewed by John4.7★Sep 2020
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"A pristine small cottage with lovely decor, located in a peaceful village and a super base for visiting some stunning towns and villages."
Make the most of it,
we recommend it!
Reviewed by Louise5.0★Jul 2020
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"Bigger and better than the description."
An excellent location to explore Northumberland. Helpful and friendly owners. We plan to go back.
Reviewed by Emma5.0★Jul 2020
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"An amazing first experience of Northumberland!"
The cottage had everything we needed. Would definitely book here again.
Reviewed by Joe5.0★Jul 2020
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"The photos don’t do this lovely little place justice."
On arrival there was treats for us and the dogs as well as a lovely message. Loved our stay and would definitely come back again.
Reviewed by James5.0★Feb 2020
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