Stephen's Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

59 Customer Review(s)

Trip702058
May 2021

“Excellent, comfortable cottage, great location, fabulous hosts.”

Stephen's Cottage was excellent, comfortable accommodation in a fantastic location for exploring Northumberland. A short walk to the beach in Alnmouth is a must, and other lovely nearby towns are Alnwick, Seahouses, Amble, Walkworth and Bambrough Castle. The accommodation itself is 5 star, warm and comfortable and easily sleeps 6 people. The lovely hosts have thought of everything which might be needed, and their personal greeting was a lovely touch. We would like to offer a sincere thank you ...

Stephen's Cottage was excellent, comfortable accommodation in a fantastic location for exploring Northumberland. A short walk to the beach in Alnmouth is a must, and other lovely nearby towns are Alnwick, Seahouses, Amble, Walkworth and Bambrough Castle. The accommodation itself is 5 star, warm and comfortable and easily sleeps 6 people. The lovely hosts have thought of everything which might be needed, and their personal greeting was a lovely touch. We would like to offer a sincere thank you to Dorothy and Brian, who bent over backwards to accommodate our party, and our specific special requests.. we would love to come back, and I am sure we will.

- Trip702058, May 2021
Mrs Soobayah May 2021

“Really lovely, clean cottage and the host Dorothy was very helpful with queries and putting away our Sainsbury’s delivery (which arrived nearly an hour early).”

Great place and planning to book all 3 cottages for extended family break next year

- Mrs Soobayah, May 2021
Dr Hall October 2020

“Very clean and comfortable cottage.”

Well located for beaches and local tourist attractions but far enough away for a quiet and peaceful retreat. Really enjoyed our stay

- Dr Hall, October 2020
Ms Taylor September 2020

“Lovely location, convenient for northern and southern coastal places we wanted to visit and Alnwick and Cragside.”

We had beautiful weather for the week which always helps, so it was a really lovely holiday.

- Ms Taylor, September 2020
Mrs Mclean August 2020

“The cottage is clean and spacious.”

The garden is enclosed which was great for our children to play in. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. It's in a great location for exploring Northumberland. We would definitely book again! Thank you for a lovely week.

- Mrs Mclean, August 2020
Mrs Minchin March 2020

“Bilton Barns made an excellent centre for visits to coast, moorland and castles.”

Convenient for train travel. Owners of the farm were most helpful and pleasant. We hope to go back - which must be the best recommendation.

- Mrs Minchin, March 2020
Mrs Nightingale February 2020

“Perfect for families.”

Excellent location.

- Mrs Nightingale, February 2020
Mr Hepworth October 2019

“Brian and Dorothy were excellent hosts!”

Alnmouth is a delightful place and we may well return there, and to Stephen's cottage.

- Mr Hepworth, October 2019
Mrs Harrison August 2019

“Lovely comfy cottage in a wonderful location.”

Cottage had all we needed (and more) for 2 couples, a 2 year old and a baby. Ample accommodation, good communication with owner, Dorothy, who came to greet us on arrival. Almouth a short drive away with £2 all day parking in beachfront car park. Lots to do in area and it's such a lovely region.

- Mrs Harrison, August 2019
Mr Bryson July 2019

“This is the 2nd time we have stayed at stephen's cottage in the past 12 months and I doubt it will be the last.”

The cottage has everything you need for a family of 4 to be comfortable and enjoy a quiet relaxing week in a beautiful part of the country. During our 2nd stay we were delighted to find a new blu ray player, oven and hob. The owners clearly take pride in their properties and are committed to providing their guests with up to date facilities. The neighbours were great when we stayed on both occasions and didn't mind our 2 young kids playing in the garden. One even said he has been twice a year for the past 15 years. Brian and dorothy are great hosts and are there if you need them but leave you to enjoy your stay in peace. My sykes experience has been great on both occasions and it is the first place I will check when booking a cottage in the future. The website is great, quality properties at any budget and communication is informative and unobtrusive. Quality of cottage = 10/10 Quality of sykes customer experience = 10/10

- Mr Bryson, July 2019
Mrs Westwood June 2019

“Ideal location for touring Northumberland, extremely pleasant cottage, clean, tidy, ready, roomy with excellent facilities.”

- Mrs Westwood, June 2019
kc148 April 2019

“Mrs”

Just had a lovely weeks stay in Stephen's cottage, everything we needed was there. Very friendly owner couldn't do enough to help. Beautiful place place to visit, would highly recommend this place for a visit.

- kc148, April 2019
Mr Shepherd March 2019

“The cottage was great.”

As far as I remember I found your website checkout process poor - way too much pushy selling of unwanted extras.

- Mr Shepherd, March 2019
Mrs O'connor December 2018

“Lovely spacious cottage with everything you required.”

Owners were close by and very helpful. Would recommend to anyone as an ideal holiday location and would visit again.

- Mrs O'connor, December 2018
Ms Mccheyne July 2018

“. Extremely disappointing. First of all, I cannot fault the cottage”

. It is large, clean, warm and comfortable. It has everything that we could practically need. However, If you are expecting to relax in the garden and enjoy the wonderful countryside surrounding you, you won't find it staying here. The garden is completely surrounded by approx 10ft high hedging, a 6ft wall and mature trees and the only other thing you can see is the sky ! There are no plants/shrubs or anything of interest in the garden apart from grass. The hedge is so high that even from upstairs you can only view the horizon. The photo of the garden, in my opinion, misleading. It is not as large as it appears. When sitting outside there is only approx 6-8ft until the next house. We could not sit in the garden or leave our door open because we could hear the full conversation of our neighbours (and they were not noisy neighbours). If all you want is a 'base' then this cottage would be fine, but if you are looking for a view - then you will be extremely disappointed. We left after 4 nights (having paid over £600 for 7 nights. I suggest the description should be updated to record the fact that there is no view. For us, it completely spoiled a holiday which we were very much looking forward to..

- Ms Mccheyne, July 2018
Miss Smith July 2018

“A really enjoyable holiday.”

The cottage exceeded our expectations in terms of space, comfort etc. The children enjoyed sitting on the window-seats in the bedrooms. It was very well-equipped. The garden was a great space for the children to play in. The setting was beautiful; we spotted hares, bats etc, and were able to watch some of the harvesting processes at the farm. The farmer also explained some of his crops, and advised on local walks. One night, we followed the bridle-path running next to the cottage - it has a contant sea-view too.

- Miss Smith, July 2018
Mrs Fowley June 2018

“Very nice cottage in a lovely area and convenient location.”

We liked the wild hares who came to say hello each day and the wide variety of birds in the garden. The owners welcomed us and made sure we were ok and gave us tips on good places to eat and local knowledge. We would recommend this cottage.

- Mrs Fowley, June 2018
Mr Burston May 2018

“Cottage easy to find, clean, and comfortable.”

Landlady very helpful and welcoming. Have used this cottage 3 times now - speakes for itself

- Mr Burston, May 2018
Mr Johnston April 2018

“This is a lovely cosy place to stay with an enclosed back garden which is ideal for kids (it even has two goals if they fancy a kick around).”

The kitchen is well-equipped with a dining area and the living room is spacious and comfortable. The cottage is about 2 miles from Alnmouth. If you leave your car at Alnmouth station there’s a great walk to Warkworth along the coast on a marked path. Would recommend the cottage.

- Mr Johnston, April 2018
Happy_traveller28 October 2017

“Perfectly located within lovely village”

This cottage is smack bang in the middle of Rothbury and shops, pubs and restaurants all within a 5 minute walk. It is within walking distance of Cragside (well worth a visit) and a lovely walk down by the river. The cottage has a great dining kitchen and other rooms are all a decent size and very comfortable.

- Happy_traveller28, October 2017
Mr Hall May 2017

“Absolutely lovely cottage in a great location.”

We have already booked the cottage next door for a week in September.

- Mr Hall, May 2017
Ms Tilston June 2016

“This is a fantastic base to explore a beautiful area with excellent beaches, historic castles and beautiful villages.”

Would recommend a visit.

- Ms Tilston, June 2016
Mr Cocks March 2016

“Excellent cottage, lovely owners and a great location.”

- Mr Cocks, March 2016
Mr Day September 2015

“The cottage was well equipped, clean and comfortable.”

The owner was friendly and available if needed.

- Mr Day, September 2015
Mrs Ross July 2015

“The property has a very welcoming feel and we could not fault it in any way.”

We would all highly recommend this property.

- Mrs Ross, July 2015
Woodentop49 June 2015

“Clean,warm & Comfortable,a real home from home.”

One of three farm cottages situated a short distance inland from Alnmouth. The location is quiet and peaceful yet only a short drive to local pubs and restaurants . Walking from the farm is possible but route finding is difficult along the edge of cornfields. The cottage is clean,,warm and very comfortable ,well equipped with everything you could possibly need. Lots of extras are included for example books, DVDs ,games and tourist information. There is a large lawned area shared by all three cottages which is screened with shrubs and gated making it a safe place for young children. Centrally located for exploring the Northumbria coast.

- Woodentop49, June 2015
Dr Monaghan March 2015

“The cottage was excellent and in a great location, really quiet on a lovely farm.”

It was very clean and very well equipped, all round brilliant.

- Dr Monaghan, March 2015
Mr Dean October 2014

“One of the best properties we have stayed in.”

- Mr Dean, October 2014
Mrs Smith July 2014

“Liked the Location and the cottage was very roomy.”

- Mrs Smith, July 2014
Mrs Timmons February 2014

“Owners very welcoming and friendly.”

Beds were the most comfortable we have slept in whilst on holiday! Cottage lovely, location great, easy access to beach and surrounding areas. Would definitely stay again.

- Mrs Timmons, February 2014
A FlipKey verified reviewer September 2013

“A lovely house in a beautiful part of England.”

On arrival the owner called in to see if we had any problems, then left us alone for the rest of the holiday. We were delighted with the house which had two lovely bathrooms and a large kitchen which was great for six people. It also had a big walled communal garden which was ideal for children. There were lots of beautiful beaches within reach and we visited lots of castles and gardens. We did see everything at its best as we had hot, sunny weather. We can't wait to go back.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, September 2013
Mrs Bryden July 2013

“We loved the location of the cottage.”

Beautiful beaches, castles and gardens were all within easy reach. The owner came to see us at the start of the holiday to make sure we were happy and said if there was anything we needed to contact her and then left us alone. The icing on the cake was the beautiful weather. The week wasn't long enough to see everything so we will return.

- Mrs Bryden, July 2013
Mr Bos June 2013

“A great holiday in beautiful Northumberland.”

Very nice property and the owners are excellent hosts. Quite a lot of excellent real ale pubs in the vicinity.

- Mr Bos, June 2013
Mrs Crispin June 2013

“Stephen's Cottage was beautifully located with easy access to the lovely beaches at Alnmouth.”

It was well furnished, clean and peaceful. The owners were also very welcoming.

- Mrs Crispin, June 2013
Mr Anderson April 2013

“An ideal family holiday being with grandchildren from the South of England and the North of Scotland.”

Everything was wonderful.

- Mr Anderson, April 2013
Mr Drescher March 2013

“Ideal centre for touring and walking.”

In easy reach of Alnwick, Alnmouth, Warkworth and Bamburgh

- Mr Drescher, March 2013
A FlipKey verified reviewer December 2012

“Wonderful Family Break”

Had a lovely week at the cottage in august. Thank you very much x

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, December 2012
Mr Hardman September 2012

“The cottage was very comfortable, attractive and homely.”

Having 2 bathrooms was particularly useful. There was plenty of information on the local area and useful leaflets.

- Mr Hardman, September 2012
Mrs Chappell August 2012

“Lovely surroundings.”

- Mrs Chappell, August 2012
Miss Nicholson May 2012

“Friendly and helpful greeting on arrival, lovely quiet location, ideal for exploring a wonderful part of the country.”

- Miss Nicholson, May 2012
Ms Garrett September 2011

“Lovely place and the owners are very helpful.”

The property is in very good condition and the decor is excellent. Peaceful holiday and I would recommend it to anyone.

- Ms Garrett, September 2011
Gordon Webster August 2011

“All that we could have wished for”

Expect farm noises and smells but these not intrusive. Car needed but plenty of parking space. within easy reach of fine coastal scenery, nature reserves, historic sites etc. facilities in cottage more than adequate for 4 adults.

- Gordon Webster, August 2011
Ms Baird September 2010

“Very central for visiting the surrounding area.”

The cottage was lovely, comfortable and cosy. The owners were very pleasant and took time from their busy schedule to talk.

- Ms Baird, September 2010
Mr Burke July 2010

“The enclosed garden is good for kids.”

Excellent facilities.

- Mr Burke, July 2010
Mrs Walker April 2010

“The cottage was spacious, modern and well equipped.”

The owners provided high chair and full sized cot. The kitchen was modern and well equipped, the bathrooms were superb. Very large back garden to play with the children outside.

- Mrs Walker, April 2010
A FlipKey verified reviewer December 2009

“Magic”

Setting: Wonderful next to farm but did not experience any noise or "whiffs". Very peaceful and quiet. Lovely private garden at back of cottage. No problems with parking. Cottage: Best holiday cottage we have ever stayed in. Extremely clean and comfortable - actually had a comfortable sofa - (not the usual holiday cottage sit up and beg type). Kitchen appliances and equipment excellent. Bathroom lovely. Owner: Friendly, welcoming and approachable. We knew she was there to ask for help if we needed it, but left us to our devices - great. Liked Best - everything. Liked Least - Nothing - Can't think of anything to complain about!!

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, December 2009
Mrs Fletcher September 2009

“The location was a perfect base for sightseeing, and the property was very comfortable.”

- Mrs Fletcher, September 2009
Mr Harwood June 2009

“The garden is spacious, and ideal for childrens games.”

Alnmouth Beach, the closest beach, is very good, particularly with low tide.

- Mr Harwood, June 2009
Mrs Haldane February 2009

“Very helpful, friendly owners.”

The children loved the close proximity to farm and animals. A lovely area with good amenities and activities.

- Mrs Haldane, February 2009
Mr & Mrs Thomas December 2008

“Very peaceful.”

Cottage very comfortable.

- Mr & Mrs Thomas, December 2008
Mr & Mrs Johnson October 2008

“The cottage was a great base for our first visit to Northumbria.”

The owner was very helpful and came to check we were ok, which we appreciated. The beaches nearby were gorgeous and we did some lovely walks. Excellent tea rooms in Copper Kettle and at Bamburgh especially. Cragside near Rothbury was an excellent day out, kippers from Craster recommended too.

- Mr & Mrs Johnson, October 2008
Mrs Stallard June 2008

“Owner very friendly and approachable.”

Would definitely use again when visiting the area.

- Mrs Stallard, June 2008
Mrs Ormiston May 2008

“Very comfortable.”

Very good garden for young children. Would be great for larger parties using all three cottages.

- Mrs Ormiston, May 2008
Mrs Fryer April 2008

“It was a great location for a family holiday.”

The cottage was really warm and comfortable and it didn't feel cramped even although there were 6 adults and 2 children.

- Mrs Fryer, April 2008
Mr Bowen September 2007

“Good central position for going to all parts of Northumbria.”

Garden was excellent for children.

- Mr Bowen, September 2007
Mrs Catz December 2006

“The site of the cottage was was excellent.”

A good base for walkers and those who want to just chill out!

- Mrs Catz, December 2006
Mr Ketteringham July 2003

“Everything.”

Apart from the quality of accommodation, the area is ideal for a range of activities from sightseeing, walking, golfing or lazing on the beach. Mostly we enjoyed relaxing safe in the knowledge our children were playing in safety in the garden. The owners were exceptionally nice and helpful.

- Mr Ketteringham, July 2003
Ms Stephinson-Kirkbride June 2003

“The beaches were lovely at Alnmouth.”

The kids loved the garden (great for young ones).

- Ms Stephinson-Kirkbride, June 2003
Mrs Chadwick October 2002

“The cottage was very clean, well furnished, and lovely and warm, which was great to come back to after a long walk.”

The kitchen had all the appliances you could wish for including a dish washer. There was a huge amount of brochures and details of local places of interest worth visiting, which gave us new ideas of places to visit.

- Mrs Chadwick, October 2002
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The property

Alnmouth 2 miles. Situated in a rural location on a working farm, this delightful stone-built cottage is at the end of a short terrace of three.

Northumberland's peaceful countryside and beautiful beaches are both within easy reach, as is the lovely coastal village of Alnmouth which provides a range of amenities.

The owners live in the nearby farmhouse and personally welcome visitors.

The cottage has been fully modernised and offers comfortable and spacious accommodation equipped to a high standard.

French doors open on to a large shared lawn which is ideal for children.

A wonderful base for a family holiday.

Please note: Stephen's Cottage adjoins Brian's Cottage Ref. 208 and Dorothy's Cottage Ref. 306 and together they can accommodate up to 18 people.

Summary

Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Shower room with shower, basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area
Spacious sitting room with gas living-flame stove.
Oil central heating with gas stove
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD player, WiFi
All fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair by arrangement
Off road parking for 2 cars
Shared garden with large lawn area
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 2 miles.

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About the location

ALNMOUTH

Alnwick 4 miles.

Situated just 4 miles east of Alnwick, Alnmouth is a charming resort popular with golfers and those seeking a peaceful holiday. The village lies on a narrow spit of land between the River Aln and the North Sea and was originally the port for Alnwick. Nowadays the area has returned to its unspoilt origins and offers a good variety of shops, pubs and restaurants as well as an excellent “links” golf course and some great rivers for fishing, as well as boasting miles and miles of splendid beaches and sand dunes to explore.

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Northumberland Cottages

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Reviews

“Excellent, comfortable cottage, great location, fabulous hosts.”

“Really lovely, clean cottage and the host Dorothy was very helpful with queries and putting away our Sainsbury’s delivery (which arrived nearly an hour early).”

“Very clean and comfortable cottage.”

“Lovely location, convenient for northern and southern coastal places we wanted to visit and Alnwick and Cragside.”

“The cottage is clean and spacious.”

“Bilton Barns made an excellent centre for visits to coast, moorland and castles.”

“Perfect for families.”

“Brian and Dorothy were excellent hosts!”

“Lovely comfy cottage in a wonderful location.”

“This is the 2nd time we have stayed at stephen's cottage in the past 12 months and I doubt it will be the last.”

“Ideal location for touring Northumberland, extremely pleasant cottage, clean, tidy, ready, roomy with excellent facilities.”

“Mrs”

“The cottage was great.”

“Lovely spacious cottage with everything you required.”

“. Extremely disappointing. First of all, I cannot fault the cottage”

“A really enjoyable holiday.”

“Very nice cottage in a lovely area and convenient location.”

“Cottage easy to find, clean, and comfortable.”

“This is a lovely cosy place to stay with an enclosed back garden which is ideal for kids (it even has two goals if they fancy a kick around).”

“Perfectly located within lovely village”

“Absolutely lovely cottage in a great location.”

“This is a fantastic base to explore a beautiful area with excellent beaches, historic castles and beautiful villages.”

“Excellent cottage, lovely owners and a great location.”

“The cottage was well equipped, clean and comfortable.”

“The property has a very welcoming feel and we could not fault it in any way.”

“Clean,warm & Comfortable,a real home from home.”

“The cottage was excellent and in a great location, really quiet on a lovely farm.”

“One of the best properties we have stayed in.”

“Liked the Location and the cottage was very roomy.”

“Owners very welcoming and friendly.”

“A lovely house in a beautiful part of England.”

“We loved the location of the cottage.”

“A great holiday in beautiful Northumberland.”