Group Accommodation Cottages in Newcastle

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Sheila - Verified booking

  A really enjoyable stay with all the comforts of home.

  Plenty of room for 6 people (although our the tallest person in our group ended up in the twin room and took a few nights to adapt to his bed): bathroom with over the bath shower and a shower room, utility room, washing machine & tumble drier, ample parking and a large dog friendly garden. Secluded, convenient location for exploring Newcastle and the North East. We did a lot of self-catering and would have appreciated the addition of a couple of metal serving spoons and a larger saucepan big enough to cook pasta for six (minor issues) The Tanfield Steam Railway runs directly behind the bungalow and Sunday was filled with taking photos & videos of the trains and completing the journey itself. The easy walk to, up and around the Causey Arch was a popular choice on several occasions (including coffee stops at the café there). The Northumberland College Zoo at Ponteland was another lovely visit for us with our young grandchildren and very reasonably priced. We received a warm welcome and the Causey Arch pub (just across the road from Bankwell Cottage) where we went for drinks and we enjoyed delicious meals at the South Causey Inn and the Beamish Hall Hotel. We all agreed that Bankwell Cottage was perfect and that we hope to return there again in the future.

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• Deborah - Verified booking

  We booked a single storey stay due to my elderly mum having mobility issues.

  She struggled a little with the steps in/out but as we only went in/out once a day, it wasn't a problem. The bungalow was in a good state, very spacious which was nice! Carpets, we felt, could do with a good carpet clean but other than that the place was clean and tidy. There was no handwash soap in any of the bathrooms or kitchen (although small bars of soap were provided I don't find this adequate) but we went out and purchased our own so it was no bother. There were no tea towels left and no matches to light the fire. I did text the owner to say there was no tea towels or matches and they did reply to my text the next day and kindly dropped some off - but by this time we had purchased some!! At least we have a nice tea towel of the castle to take home! The garden was a nice size, our elderly dog liked it and it was nice that it was enclosed. Lovely touch that they left him some little treats, a towel and a bowl. We ate at the local hotel and used the Chinese for take away in Sunniside, both were very nice! The cottage is in a nice area, allbeit on a very busy road, we hardly heard the cars. Owner was very nice, text us to say we could get in early and said that we would leave a little later, so that was a nice touch. Overall a very pleasant time away!

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• Neil - Verified booking

  Bankwell cottage is a lovely cottage situated in a perfect position for coast, towns, villages and countryside.

  Well equipped, clean, comfortable and very well decorated. The enclosed garden at the back of the cottage is perfect for the dogs to be kept safe. The lovely owners are only a phone call away if you need help or advise. A visit to Causey Arch tea room (dog friendly inside and out) only 5 minutes away is perfect for breakfast, lunch or just a cuppa where you will be made very welcome by the owner and her staff before maybe a walk to find the Causey Arch (Bridge), it's a special place of interest! The Beamish Museum and village is 10 minutes away for a taste of the Victorian era Sunhaven and Littlehaven beaches are only 3/4 hour away, Littlehaven beach being dog friendly all year round, it's a large beautiful sandy beach. There are loads more beaches on that coastline well worth a visit. Other places of interest are abundant. You can't go wrong with a holiday at this lovely cottage. We would love to return to carry on where we left off.

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• Angela - Verified booking

  We had a fabulous Christmas week at Bankwell Cottage.

  It's the first time we haven't had Christmas in our own home, so we thought it might have been a bit limited staying in a rental cottage: we couldn't have been more wrong. It was well equipped, very clean and comfortable - home from home. Our grown up children cooked and served a traditional Christmas dinner with ease. My elderly parents were very warm, cosy and comfortable, and like us, really enjoyed their stay. The owners are very helpful and accommodating, paying much attention to detail and have thought of everything. Little things, like the Christmas decorations, treats (even for our dog!), were a lovely touch and much appreciated. Nothing is too much trouble for them. The location is also very convenient for the many places to visit and things to do in the north east. There are plenty of walks on the doorstep too and the nearby hotel we ate at was great. We will definitely return and highly recommend Bankwell Cottage.

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• Jackie - Verified booking

  Could do with a shower curtain in the shower as the water goes everywhere.

  Other than that it's a great place to stay. Great if you have dogs as they can not get out and ours loved being able to just run out when ever they wished to do so without us worrying about them. Tesco's just down the road easy to get to, 4 mins in car. Easy to get to Beamish and a ticket gets you in as many times as you wish for a year. We went 3 times as it is getting bigger with so much to see and do. Would say, if you want a relaxing or exploring holiday you will get it here as there are walks from here also Newcastle Castle, Newcastle it's self is a nice day out and a trip to Whitley Bay is well worth it.

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