Longstone

42 Customer Reviews

• "Another great week in Embleton."

  As always the cottage was so comfortable with a view that is ever changing. We’re already looking forward to our next visit.

  Thank you for your review and choosing to stay at Longstone again . Hope to see you again soon David Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Nov 2025

• "A little difficult to find, would be better with name / direction sign outside of the tall walls."

  Once inside it wasn’t a good start when my husband cut his shin on the corner of the bed frame which has a sharp corner (all 3 beds are the same) It was also disappointing to find that the ‘log burning stove’ (which we were looking forward to cosying up to as the wind was howling outside) was an electric fire - not quite what we imagined. Such a shame in a property which is available over cold autumn / winter months. We were warm enough as we put the heating on, but not quite the same! I read through the property handbook when looking for the WiFi code, and to be honest was surprised at the tone, particularly regarding the tea and coffee which had been left in the tins in the kitchen - and the insinuation that guests would take home whatever they could from the property (which would result in ‘being taken off their Christmas Card list’ ) We have never been asked to replace tea and coffee which has been provided - in fact in the previous Sykes property we stayed in we were greeted with a delightful ‘Welcome Basket’ in the kitchen which included high quality tea, coffee, hot chocolate and a pack of home made local biscuits. As it happens we had brought our own, so it did not affect us and we didn’t use any of the ones provided, but I didn’t like the insinuation. It did not make us feel welcomed to the cottage - more tolerated. That continued as I read further, we have never (and we rent quite a few properties) been told to strip the bed before we left. Also, we were asked to check in later than we usually expect (not good when it’s going dark) and leave early in order to accommodate the cleaners’ schedule! (By the way the vacuum should not have been left by them full of someone else’s dog hair right outside the bathroom door) if the cleaners can’t get around their properties that really isn’t our problem - they should employ more people, rather than push your guests out of the door. If the rental on this cottage had been ‘bargain basement’ the attitude could maybe have been expected, but it wasn’t. We have paid less for properties within a few steps of the beach. Whilst on that subject the description of the position of this cottage is not quite correct - it’s not a short walk, the sea is quite a lot further away than we expected. As a whole we were left a little disappointed with our stay. We didn’t feel that we were being welcomed to stay by the owners - and that the whole visit lacked generosity - from the cheap toilet rolls (two for 3 nights, and no spares in the cupboard?) to the tone of the handbook. Maybe they have been caught out by guests who stole the lightbulbs, I don’t know, but there is no need to tar us all with the same brush! At the price paid some nice little extras such as the aforementioned welcome gift would make all the difference! You would think the owners would be happy to have paying guests in November in the UK! Not being made to feel valued by them does not encourage a return visit to the property - we will look elsewhere for our next stay in the area.

  Thank you for your feedback and we're sorry that you were disappointed with your stay. We value all our guests many of whom return year after year and strive to ensure everyone enjoys their stay in our cottage . We have noted your comments and will address them where we can and also make the following comments in response :- - we have since updated the directions provided with each booking to assist finding the cottage in the dark. - we make no mention the ( electric ) stove in the property description or the photographs so presumably you only became aware of it on your arrival. It is intended purely as a focal point and an additional heater so hopefully your disappointment was short lived. -the comments regarding Christmas cards/ guests 'taking the last tea bag' was an attempt at humour which clearly missed its mark. Apologies for that , we were certainly not suggesting guests needed to replace anything - having double checked with our agent the arrival and departure times of 4pm & 10am are fairly standard across the vast majority of holiday properties to enable cleaners to prepare the property and us to attend to any maintenance issues that can arise . We do also offer early check in/late departure where possible . - whilst the property description doesn't state how close or far the beach is, photographs of the sea and castle etc taken from the lounge window give a fairly clear indication of the cottage's proximity to the coast. We hope you enjoy your next stay in Northumberland Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ian3.0★Nov 2025

• "It might be helpful to those arriving in the dark to offer a more detailed description of the access to property in the email (ie with the key access code etc) 'you are looking for a dirt track not a finished road, the track is narrow & twisting'."

  Also (I note it was in the information pack inside the property) the fact that you can't park outside you need to offload & move your vehicle - we ended up with a knock on door from none to pleased neighbour whilst still trying to get unpacked - we've had friendlier welcomes!!

  Thank you for your feedback following your recent stay. We have since changed the information issued to assist guests arrival, particularly when arriving in the dark as we appreciate there were are few street lights near the entrance the courtyard. I'm also sorry to learn that you encountered an unfriendly neighbour - thats most unusual as our immediate neighbours generally cannot be more friendly and helpful. We can only apologise for that and hope it didn't detract from your stay too much. Best Wishes David Property Owner

  Reviewed by Liz4.0★Nov 2025

• "The cottage is in a great location with stunning views out to sea."

  We enjoyed some lovely sunrises and dramatic skies with rainbows. The cottage is comfortable with everything you need. It’s a short walk to the village with a few pubs and village farm shop. We enjoyed the walk down to the beach across the golf course and onto the fabulous beach. It’s such a great place. We loved our week here.

  Thank you for you feedback and hope you choose to stay with us again in the future Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Sep 2025

• "Another wonderful stay at Longstone , can't fault it !"

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  Thank you for your lovely feedback . Hope to see you again soon David Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jean5.0★Aug 2025

• "Great Cottage with a amazing view love staying here love seeing the Hares in the field will definitely be back"

  Thank you for your feedback and delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Hope you choose to stay at Longstone again soon Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Jun 2025

• "Longstone is a lovely property, excellent facilities, well maintained and clean."

  The view from the lounge window could not be beaten. Excellent location for the Northumberland Coast and Park. Had a few poor experiences with the Borders Bus Company on reliability. Sykes Holiday Company did not respond to a text before our stay on the availability of a hair dryer, hence their poor rating. Would we stay at Longstone again? A resounding YES.

  Thank you for your lovely review although apologies that you didn't receive any response regarding the hairdryer . We look forward to accommodating you again soon. Best Wishes David Property Owner

  Reviewed by Doug5.0★May 2025

• "Excellent accomodation in a very convenient location with outstanding views."

  It is close to the centre of Embleton but is private.From the living room the view is from Low Newton to the outline of Dunstansburgh castle including Embleton bay and the golf course.A variety of wildlife can be seen from numerous birds to Hares this year.It is possible to walk miles safely !

  Reviewed by Barry5.0★Mar 2025

• "Stayed here a couple of times before."

  Will be happy to stay again. Views from back of property to Embleton bay excellent. TV easy if you follow the written instructions. Good Wi-Fi. Great location for Grays Inn, dunstsnburgh castle hotel, Eleanor’s byre and the pizza place - all within east walking distance. Great walks along the beach to Dunstanburgh Castle and then Craster if you fancy a longer distance to the South, and Low Newton with the Ship Inn to the North. Also bird hides and a nature trail.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Mar 2025

• "Lovely cottage ."

  Great views.Quiet situation .

  Reviewed by Catherine4.0★Oct 2024

• "Very comfortable cottage with stunning views, good facilities & in excellent ..."

  Very comfortable cottage with stunning views, good facilities & in excellent position for walks & exploring, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay

  Reviewed by Gill5.0★Sep 2024

• "Longstone is a lovely well equipped cottage, with spectacular views."

  It is clean and very comfortable , and the owner responds quickly to any concerns. We have now stayed in the cottage twice and will return.

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Aug 2024

• "A really lovely cottage in a stunning part of the UK."

  It was well presented and clean with all the things you could possibly need. A 10 minute walk to a really pleasant beach or short drive to local attractions like Alnwick Castle and Garden, Seahouses and Lindisfarne. A local playground was a nice bonus for my 3 and 7 year old and plenty of nice places to eat within walking distance. A few small personal preferences would be to have a sweeping brush for the floors as a cheaper alternative to buying Hoover bags as there was none supplied. Although my 3 year old was ok, smaller children might benefit from a safety gate for the stairs. We loved our stay here and will definitely be looking to book for next summer.

  Thank you for your feedback , we're delighted you enjoyed your stay at Longstone. There should have been some fresh hoover bags for you so please accept apologies for that , we have in fact since replaced the however with a bagless one which will prevent a recurrence. We will also look into providing a stair gate . Hope to welcome you again next year. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Dean5.0★Aug 2024

• "Great location, lovely views, everything you need in holiday accommodation."

  Only marked down due to lack of attention to detail - which suggests that the owner has never actually stayed in the property: No internal or external drying frames, cupboards illogically organised, glasses don't fit in the dishwasher, garden furniture sinks into the grass. And we've no idea what was actually in 'Henry' the vacuum cleaner, but the stench when we used him was overwhelming. All that said, we'd very, very, happily stay again.

  Thank you for your feedback which is appreciated. We have taken on board the points you raise and hope you choose to stay again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Harry5.0★Jul 2024

• "Great cottage in a superb location with all local amenities required for a superb walking/golfing break."

  We will hopefully be going back in October and next summer.

  Thank you for your feedback which is much appreciated Property Owner

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Jul 2024

• "Very happy with our stay, the property has a commanding view over the coastline which was one of the big plus points when we were booking the week away."

  A great base for exploring this beautiful area of the country.

  Thank you for your feedback , we hope you choose to stay at Longstone again in the future Property Owner

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jun 2024

• "Another wonderful week's stay at Longstone."

  Introduced my new husband to the cottage and Embleton and he was very impressed. We had the chance to really relax on our honeymoon with the stunning views from the bedroom and living room. The bed is very comfortable with beautiful linen, the house was warm which we needed in the wet days. We will be back next year for our anniversary. We saw lots of wild life including a barn owl in the field below the house, song thrushes and enjoyed watching the swallows dipping over the fields and the geese,swans and heron passing by on their way to Low Newton nature reserve.

  Thank you for the great feedback Emma , we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back next year . Property Owner

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★May 2024

• "Lovely property in a great position with everything you need plus outstanding views"

  Thank you for your feedback, it is appreciated Property Owner

  Reviewed by Andy5.0★May 2024

• "Another beautiful stay at Longstone , looking forward to our next one in August , everything superb"

  Thank you for your feedback and we look forward to welcoming you again this month Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jean5.0★Apr 2024

• "Cottage was immaculate, warm, comfortable and what a belter of a view… thank you for having us, we loved every moment."

  Thank you for your feedback , we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay and hope we can welcome you back in the future Property Owner

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Mar 2024

• "A well presented and equipped cottage with exceedingly good views over the bay."

  The cottage was very clean and tidy on our arrival and it's location suited us. There were a few very minor niggles that I have reported to the owner and he has said he will look into these points. A note relevant to anyone looking to stay in early November: the cottage is about 200m from where the annual town bonfire is lit on 5 November (we didn't know this). Our dog, a timid border collie was terrified on this night; shaking and panting uncontrollably from the effects of the aerial bombs and flashes in the sky. This is the only reason I have given 4* - any other period and it would have been 5*. I have asked the owner if he will include a note in his property description to highlight the closeness of the property to the bonfire site.

  Thank you for your review and direct feedback which we will aim to address, we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. The bonfire location does change from time to time, however, in future years we will ask the agents to advise guests staying around November 5th that there may be fireworks close by. We hope to welcome you to Longstone again in the future Property Owner

  Reviewed by William4.0★Nov 2023

• "A really lovely village with good amenities."

  The property was very hard to find, as the weather was atrocious and it was very dark when we arrived. There isn't a sign regarding the name of the cottage for anyone to follow, or lighting on the unmade road and driveway. This was very dangerous for me as I had to look on foot for the cottage. Because the drive was unlit the alternative footpath was not seen due to this being in the dark. The path needs lighting, also. However, there is one outside light attached to the house which lit the doorway only. Part of the gravel drive is on a slope and the gravel is loose and skiddy making it difficult for a car to drive on. Can I also suggest that the bathroom blind needs fixing - I realised when anyone goes to the bathroom at night other people from neighbouring cottages could see into the bathroom. We had to place a towel over the window. After this little moan, I am very happy to say that the cottage itself was very comfortable, warm, cozy, and like a home from home. The view is to die for and the beds were lovely and comfy. One other downside - we had to come home! We had a lovely time and would certainly visit again and recommend it to anyone. Thank you, Kind regards, Julie Firth

  Thank you for your feedback following your recent stay at Longstone Cottage. I am pleased to hear that overall you found the cottage comfortable, warm and cozy and enjoyed your stay. We do hope to see you again. We are very sorry to hear that you had difficulty finding the property on arrival and will look into how we can improve directions and signage for future guests. We are aware of the lack of lighting in the courtyard and on the approach to the cottage and will raise the issue with the other owners in the complex to see if we can come up with a solution. A Longstone we do provide a torch in the cottage for this purpose given there is no lighting outside apart from the light attached to the property, however, we appreciate this would not help on arrival especially in the atrocious weather you experienced. We were not aware of a problem with the bathroom blind and we will have this fixed at our earliest opportunity. Thank you for your feedback Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie4.0★Oct 2023

• "Third time we have stayed."

  That must say something. Would like a steamer sauce pan. Upstairs east window needs cleaning. Needs a extending mop for cleaner to reach? Toilet flush and basin tap very stiff to opperate.

  Thank you for choosing to stay at Longstone again - we do appreciate it and value your feedback too. The windows are cleaned every two weeks using a reach n wash system and were actually cleaned 5 days before your stay . Unfortunately storm Babet followed which , coming from the east, dirtied the windows . I hope it didn’t detract too much from the view over the castle and beach . Your other points are noted and we’ll check the flush / tap operation . We look forward to your next visit Property Owner

  Reviewed by B5.0★Oct 2023

• "Great location."

  Comfortable. Lovely views

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Sep 2023

• "Amazing views."

  Comfortable . Created a great feeling of calm.Loved the large dining table.Nicely decorated and furnished. Appreciated the space- although there are only 2 of us, a property for 4 gives that extra bit of space we like. The large picture window was entertainment in itself- just watching the birds, cows, mist , sunrise and sunsets. Lovely.

  Reviewed by Pam5.0★Sep 2023

• "Lovely cottage with a fab view."

  Perfect base for exploring or just relaxing. Kitchen had everything you might need. A clothes line to dry tte washing on was the only thing I would suggest.

  Reviewed by Jayne5.0★Aug 2023

• "Superb !!!"

  Fantastic view from cottage , lovely walks along Embleton Bay to Low Newton and Craster . Everything and more we could have wished for . Already booked for our return next year . The Towland family from Co.Durham

  Reviewed by Jean5.0★Aug 2023

• "The location was excellent and the views indeed stunning."

  The cottage was clean and the living room and bed comfortable. However the directions from Sykes were non existent (despite us sending an email) and the turning into the cottage hard to find. A mop, old bucket and vacuum cleaner greeted us in the hall. The hair dryer was found stuffed in a cupboard of cleaning products. The bathroom was generally rather shabby. The fridge door inadequately closed due to the fitted door it was attached to resulting in pools of water in the fridge and storage at a doubtful temperature. It wasn’t generously provided with toilet rolls, dishwasher tablets, soap or washing up liquid (with an expectation we would leave some for the next occupant). A note suggested the cleaners would be ‘impatiently’ waiting for us at 9.30. Is it now Sykes policy to have no welcome pack, even milk?

  Thank you for your feedback and positive comments following your recent stay although I'm also sorry you had some negative views. Sykes apparently no longer send out the map we have provided previously. We were unaware of that but they will in future be sending a google map location. The mop and vacuum are kept in the lobby if they were left by the front door that is an error. Please accept our apologies. The hairdryer has been returned to the bedroom drawer and we are checking the operation of the fridge freezer but suspect the freezer compartment simply needed a defrost. The bathroom as with the rest of the cottage is redecorated every year and this year we installed new pipe boxings replaced the frosted glazing and blinds. We do provide some toilet rolls dishwasher powder and other cleaning products to get guests started which seems to be well received by most guests. We hope you consider staying in Longstone again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anthony3.0★Jul 2023

• "Great property, comfortable, clean."

  Superb views to coast. Enjoyed watching the barn owl and hares literally 30 m below us!

  Thank you for your lovely review ,we're delighted you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again in the future Property Owner

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jun 2023

• "This is a lovely little cottage and the view from the lounge totally exceeded our expectations."

  It was spotlessley clean and had all the equipment necessary for a week's holiday. It is in a great location in the village of Embleton, just minutes walk from two lovely pubs and a well stocked farm shop. I would highly recommend this property.

  Hi Diane , Thank you for your review . We’re pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope that you return to Longstone soon . Property Owner

  Reviewed by Diane5.0★May 2023

• "Longstone Cottage is in a stunning location with amazing views of the countryside."

  There are easy walks straight from the door to the beach and then along the coastal path in 2 different directions. Everything we needed for a one week stay was provided in this comfortable and cosy house. I give 10 out of 10 to the cottage despite a couple of minor maintenance issues.

  Hi Tracy, Thank you for your very positive feedback we are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Longstone . You don’t say what the minor maintenance issue was and I’m not aware of any note left which is a shame but we hope to see you again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tracy5.0★May 2023

• "Our fabulous 2nd stay in this lovely clean, warm, well equipped and perfectly located cottage."

  The stunning sea views from the large lounge window make it perfect whatever the weather. So perfect that we've already booked our 3rd stay for next March. Can't wait. Lots of perfects in the above....but it is.

  Hi Barbara Thank you for your lovely review , we really appreciate it and l’ok forward to seeing you at Longstone again in the future Property Owner

  Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Mar 2023

• "Great small cottage with fantastic views towards the sea from the upstairs living room with all the facilities we required to make a wonderful holiday over Christmas."

  Happy to recommend to others.

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Dec 2022

• "Excellent upside down property."

  Would not suit anyone with mobility problems.Stairs to living room are steep.View from living room gives wide expanse of land and sea.

  Nov 2021

• "Excellent base well placed for a walking and golf holiday coming back to wonderful views to the coast"

  Sep 2021

• "A beautiful holiday house with a great view!"

  Aug 2019

• "The cottage was in an excellent location with outstanding views and provided very comfortable and relaxing accommodation."

  Jul 2019

• "Great location and amazing sea view."

  Very comfortable.

  Aug 2018

• "Great view - everyone says this and they're right."

  Convenient location - short walk to the village but in a quiet corner, and 20 mins walk (or five minutes drive) to the beach. An excellent base for the Northumberland coast.

  Susan MAug 2018

• "Longstone is a lovely comfortable place to stay for a family holiday."

  Everything worked and it was useful to have a washing machine and dishwasher. Beds and chairs were comfy.

  PhillipJul 2018

• "Lovely peaceful location and stunning sea view from first floor sitting room."

  Jun 2018

• "Very comfortable cottage with stunning view of the coast."

  Well equipped kitchen lovely towels and comfortable beds.

  May 2018

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