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6 Guests
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3 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
36 Customer Reviews
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"Overall a nice bungalow."
Short walk to local pubs and restaurants, short bus rides to train station
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"Lovely refresh of this property had a fab time the sun came out and we had icecream from morwick dairy"
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"Summerfold was a very comfortable cottage to holiday in."
It is in an ideal position to see Warkwork and the surrounding area.
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"Booked Summerford over Christmas and New Year at a premium price and it was absolutely not worth the money."
... We "bought" into the photos advertised but these are far from a true reflection of the property. We simply didn't get what we paid for. The premises has had a lick of paint but is long overdue an overhall, a new kitchen and appliances is a must. Upon arrival the dishwasher was full of stagnet smelly water we were unable to use it during or stay. The microwave and oven don't work properly (this has been noted in guest book since July last year! The wooden kitchen bench, sink and drainer is rotten, black and full of mould and bacteria. The plinth below sink kept dropping down. Crockery, dirty chipped etc. Mould and rust in bathrooms. A noisy plastic roof in one of the bedrooms. Overgrown messy garden, no courtyard space as per photos. I have dozens of photos reflecting the true condition of the property but unable to upload here. On the plus side bedding & towels were pristine, location was good. We left the premises before check out day.
Thank you for drawing our attention to the problems and defects that you encountered during your stay at Summerfold. We obviously apologize for these and are seriously disappointed that these made your stay anything other than the comfortable, cosy, relaxing and memorable experience that we aim to provide. In agreement with your comments and in acceptance of their age we have already scheduled replacements for the line of kitchen units including the cooker and sink. We have discussed cleaning issues with our team of local ladies whom I may say take a pride in presenting a clean and tidy property to guests. I am therefore confidant that , acknowledging your comments, such issues will not recur. Along with our painter the state of painting in the house will be assessed and any repainting carried out as required' I am concerned that the mid winter state of the garden caused you upset. My wife and myself are keen gardeners and carry out garden maintenance ourselves. As with our own gardens a partial clearance of overgrowth was carried out in the Autumn and will be followed by a much more radical Spring clean. I fully accept that the photos on the website of the patio and summerhouse are historical. The patio has been extended and a larger summerhouse- which has been positively welcomed by guests- installed. One of the benefits of our property is that we live nearby. We have procedures in place, along with our lettings agent, to rapidly address and correct problems encountered by guests. We encourage early communication with ourselves through our obviously displayed mobile numbers and if required direct contact with our local plumber and electrician. Unfortunately it would seem like this facility was not accessed on this occasion. In conclusion I acknowledge that it must have been upsetting to you to write and for us to receive such a review and sincerely hope that our responses may give you satisfaction in knowing that matters that had a negatively impacted on your stay are being addressed. Property Owner
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"Garden underwhelming - no lawn a drawback."
Distinct shortage of teaspoons. Procedure for opening garage roller door could have been made clearer. Otherwise no problems.
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"Very spacious in a very quiet location."
Very well located to explore the majestic Northumberland sights,with the glitzy city of Newcastle just a 30 minute drive away.
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"We enjoyed staying at Summerfold."
It is a comfortable, modern, reasonably spacious house on a small development within walking distance of the village. The area is attractive and interesting with plenty to do nearby. Warkworth is a very attractive village with a fine castle and beach.
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"This is a lovely holiday house, very clean and comfortable."
We have stayed here several times and have never been disappointed. Heather Grove is very quiet and Warkworth is beautiful. Super beaches are a few minutes drive away and there is a fantastic ice cream shop just up the road.
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"A gorgeous cottage for our family of 5 and our dog, Hermione."
It was our home from home for the week but we could have easily stayed forever. The cottage is in an ideal quiet, safe location for country and coastal walks, visiting other villages and many other attractions are within easy reach. There were three generations ranging from 73 to 11 and Hermione, 2 and 11 months. The kitchen had everything you need and had a lot of space for us all to easily move around in. The kitchen was well equipped, including a huge fridge and freezer. The bedrooms were all a brilliant size and beds were exceptionally comfy. The lounge, also an excellent size, had very comfy sofas and a great place to unwind after exploring in the day. The bathroom and en-suite had everything you wanted. The shower in the main bathroom was extremely powerful, so don't over do the shampoo! The outside space was all enclosed and was excellent for my dog. The shrubs were a little overgrown but didn't make a lot of difference to us as we didn't sit out. If you did want to sit out there was a lovely table and chairs and a beautiful summerhouse to use. The parking was great for our 2 cars at the front of the house. The neighbours were all very friendly, especially to my dog! We had the best week, in an excellent location and will definitely be going back. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home.
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"Although the inside of the house looked the same as the photos in the listing, the garden was falsely advised."
The garden on the website showed a summerhouse at the end of the garden with space for the dogs in the rest of it. The summerhouse had been moved (and not recently) and is now in the middle of the garden, leaving no space for the dogs to walk or roam. There are also large overgrown bushes, including rose bushes (again not planted recently) which were not safe for dogs. Very disappointing. Very good location for the area. Would definitely stay in Warkworth again, but not in the same house. .
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"The property was comfortable and clean, although for our family the location wasn’t quite right."
The garden area is overgrown and feels small when compared to the website photographs, due to the orientation of a large shed/summerhouse and lots of overhanging planting. We had a slight issue with a padlocked tumble drier, however this was quickly resolved by Sykes snd the owner. All in all a nice house in a beautiful area.
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"Nice cottage in quiet cul-de-sac."
Well positioned to explore Northumberland.
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"We had everything we needed for our stay."
It was like home from home. A well equipped kitchen, homely lounge, super comfy beds. It's in a great location, handy for days out along the coast and then unwind in a peaceful area. The back garden is a lovely area to unwind. Great that it gets the sun both morning and early evening. We didn't use the summer house as it was very warm when we stayed but it's a nice addition to the garden. The welcome pack was very detailed, but I would suggest leaving details of the bin collection days in the kitchen. We missed it and looking at how full the bins were so had previous occupants. Overall this was a lovely property and if we were visiting this area again we'd definitely book to stay here
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"Our eventual stay in Summerfold was absolutely fine and the property was good in every way."
So no negative feedback whatsoever to the owners. The booking process however was a fiasco which was both stressful and avoidable. Communication is everything and Sykes have let themselves down badly on two occasions this year. They have not responded positively (in fact not responded at all) to the feedback given and so we will sadly not be booking with them ever again.
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"Overall very pleased with the cottage and quiet location and just a short walk from the centre of the village."
The only criticism is that we would have liked to use both the tumble dryer and summer house but both were padlocked. Apart from that the cottage was clean and well appointed.
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"Good location, quiet & undisturbed little cul-de-sac & a lovely bungalow too, spacious & spotlessly clean."
Heating was appreciated in rather cold weather we had too. We had a problem with front door lock which became faulty, but owners quickly dealt with this, in friendly & helpful manner & had tradesman come & replace it. Would definitely recommend.
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"Lovely spacious immaculate bungalow ,ideal for anyone with mobility issues very quiet but within easy driving of all attractions."
Would take your own hairdryer. Hope to return soon.
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"Lovely spacious bungalow, clean and comfortable, well equipped with everything needed for our week long stay."
In a very quiet small cul de sac, short walk to the beach and within easy distance to wonderful scenery, beaches and castles. Owners were very helpful during our stay:
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"Lovely cottage on the outskirts of Warkworth, excellent walking from the door, ..."
Lovely cottage on the outskirts of Warkworth, excellent walking from the door, will need a car to get around if your not capable of walking
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"Summerfold is a lovely bungalow in a great location, just a short walk from the centre of Warkworth, which is ideally situated to explore the Northumberland coastline and villages."
We stayed over Xmas and the property was very cosy, spotlessly clean and had all the facilities we needed to thoroughly enjoy our stay, We would definitely recommend Summerfold and will hopefully return in the future.
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"Perfect in every way."
It met all our requirements. Would like to return.
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"The property was much bigger than expected."
It was spotlessly clean and the owner had thought of everything.
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"We found the property to be warm, cosy and yet spacious, decor good and attractive."
Property was well equipped and very well positioned geographically.
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"Lovely bungalow in a quiet location just outside Warkworth"
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"Lovely Bungalow, very well equipt and ideally located for a relaxing break and a great base to enjoy all that the Northumberland coast has to offer."
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"The accommodation was perfect for our needs, lovely and peaceful on the outskirts of the village whilst still being easily accessible for the village and walks."
The property provided everything we needed.
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"This is a lovely property, very clean and tidy and ideally located - just on the edge of Warkworth with easy access to the river, village, good walks, beach."
The property easily accommodated 5 adults and 2 dogs. The property owners provided everything we needed and were very helpful. We highly recommend this property and are already looking for dates when we can return.
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"A comfortable, well equipped property which provides an ideal base to explore the beauty of the Northumbrian coast and is situated in the very picturesque and welcoming town of Warkworth."
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"Lovely property."
Very clean and well maintained. An excellent base from which to explore the Northumberland coast.
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"The property was wonderful."
Clean, bright, spacious and in a perfect location
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"Very comfortable, spacious and well equipped."
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"We stay in Northumberland 2-3 times a year & have done so for many years."
This is one of the best (& most suitable for us) we have stayed in. Beds/sofas very comfy, bathrooms excellent, uncluttered decor, spotlessly clean & in a very quiet area with off-road parking. Dogs very settled there. Would definitely use again.
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"A spacious, homely, well equipped bungalow situated in a very quiet location, yet within easy walking distance of the town and Coquet River."
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"The web site sums up the property very well."
People we met were very friendly and helped to make a wonderful holiday experience.
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"Superb property, excellent base for a holiday in Northumberland."
The garden is completely enclosed so perfect for dogs which was very important for us. Cannot recommend the property highly enough.
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"The property was just perfect for us."
Very comfortable and well appointed.
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Summary
- Single-storey
- Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x double
- Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
- Kitchen/diner
- Sitting room
- Gas central heating
- Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer dishwasher
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Travel cot and highchair available
- Off-road parking for 2 cars
- Enclosed courtyard garden, patio furniture, garage for storage
- Two well-behaved dogs welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 1 miles, pub 0.9 miles, beach 2 miles
The property
Offering tasteful and well-presented accommodation all on one level, Summerfold enjoys a peaceful setting on the outskirts of delightful Warkworth in Northumberland.
The ideal holiday home for a family or small group of family and friends, the property has an inviting sitting room complete with comfy seating, an ornamental fireplace and patio doors leading outside, helping to bring light into the room.
The spacious kitchen/diner is fully fitted with everything needed to produce delicious food for the family and there is a stylish dining area all set up ready for guests to enjoy long and leisurely meals together.
The outside space is a particular feature with landscaped areas, a summerhouse and a patio area; you can imagine spending many happy holiday hours here soaking up any sunshine and enjoying time alfresco.
All that fresh air will have tired everyone out so when it’s time for bed guests can choose from three attractive bedrooms including a master with en-suite facilities and two additional bedrooms and a shower room completes the accommodation.
In the morning you can wake up raring to go with the delights of coastal and rural Northumberland on the doorstep.
The bustling village of Warkworth is close by, which is known for being home to the dramatic ruins of a 12th century castle.
Its link to the past continues with the village’s selection of antique shops and galleries and it also has a beach and a golf course.
Attractions in the area worth visiting include Hadrian’s Wall, Bamburgh Castle, Holy Island, the Farne Islands and Alnwick Gardens.
Other beaches nearby worth packing a bucket and spade for include Alnmouth, Cresswell, Embleton and Newton Haven.
Summerfold is an attractive single-storey cottage in a beautiful coastal setting which promises guests an enjoyable holiday.
About the location
WARKWORTH
Alnwick 5 miles; Alnmouth 3 miles; Amble 1 mile.
Lying in the loop of the River Coquet on the Heritage Coast, Warkworth is a picturesque village, dominated by the dramatic ruins of its 12th century castle. The history of the village and the castle are intertwined with the Percy Family who took over the castle in 1332. The Percys’ other home is nearby Alnwick Castle, most recently associated with Harry Potter as the film location of Hogwarts School. The main street is lined with Georgian and early Victorian houses and there is an exceptional range of galleries, antiques shops, a village shop/Post Office, pubs, restaurants and gift shops to suit all tastes. Warkworth has its own stretch of sandy beach and a 9 hole pay and play golf course. Also within easy touring distance are Hadrian’s Wall, Bamburgh Castle, Holy Island, the Farne Islands, several wonderful beaches and Alnwick Garden with its remarkable water cascade and Tree House Restaurant.
Garden layout has changed with addition of larger summerhouse. Images coming soon.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter