About this property
Belford 3.1 miles. Nestled into the countryside hamlet of Lucker, near Belford, Bellshill Cottage is a wonderful family property for those who are looking to explore the scenery and sandy beaches of Northumberland. Be welcomed by the picturesque exterior of this stone cottage, framed by mature trees with a backdrop of countryside fields, and make yourself at home in the sitting/dining room, ideal for warming your feet beside a woodburning stove, surrounded by homely décor and seaside artwork. The kitchen houses a great many appliances which will make cooking convenient, so why not create a masterpiece from local produce and enjoy a family meal in the dining area? With two bedrooms, this property will sleep either two adults and two children or three adults, due to the day bed in the single room being suitable for children only. The double room is a lovely fresh space with lime furniture and storage, and there is a family bathroom great for warming yourself after a long walk through the countryside. Outside, a delightful gravelled area is bordered by colourful shrubs and allows for expansive views, with a table and chairs perfect for alfresco dining. Lucker is a remote area with countryside views in abundance, however, for eateries and a convenience store, head over to Belford where you can dine out and stock up on essentials. Ross Links beach is the closest to the property, however from here you can reach the historic seaside town of Bamburgh, where you will not only find beautiful sandy coastlines and walks in wildlife, but the magnificent Bamburgh Castle towering over the scenery, and a little further away you can visit the historic Holy Island. Make a family holiday to remember with a stay at Bellshill Cottage.
The picturesque Northumberland village of Belford lies in the heart of Heritage countryside, midway between the popular walled towns of Alnwick and Berwick-upon-Tweed. The pretty coastal village of Bamburgh, with its sweeping beaches and dramatic castle, is only a short drive away. Belford itself is an old coaching village with a pleasant square and offers a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants. It is ideally placed for exploring the Northumbrian Coastal Route, Cheviots, the renowned Northumberland Coastline and the Scottish Borders. The opportunity to visit the bird sanctuary or seal colony on the famous Farne Islands with boat trips running daily from nearby Seahouses, is not to be missed. Alternatively check the tide times and cross to Holy Island to visit the historic Lindisfarne Priory.
Accommodation
Single storey.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single with day bed (suitable for children only).
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining/sitting area with woodburning stove
Gas heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available on request.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Enclosed rear patio garden with furniture and enclosed front garden.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 3 miles, pub 2.9 miles.
Note: Due to the size of the property and set up of the bedroom configuration, Bellshill Cottage is only suitable for a maximum of 4 guests, including children and infants - 3 adults maximum at any one time.
Note: Day bed only suitable for children
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (15)
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Kathryn
However our stay was spoiled because of the double bed. Firstly, it should have been a king size, to cater for all heights of people, but mainly it was the poor fitting mattress, which was very shallow and worn. Plus the wooden edges of the bed meant that this dug into my legs as I got in and out. I noticed another holidaymaker commented on this as well. The owners may well be perfectly happy with their bed, but they have to think of the people renting. The cost of our break is not a cheap option any more and a proper bed is essential. ( All hotels now have a KS platform bed with no hard edges and a padded headboard-this would also give more room at the bottom of the bed) Complaining during the stay would have been futile, so I have to do it here. Otherwise we loved the cottage. We sat outside and the garden furniture was much appreciated as was the well equipped if small kitchen. Everything worked which we used and the decor was lovely. We stay in holiday lets about 4 times a year and have done for 30 years and we know that the standard has greatly improved, but we cannot not mention the bed-sorry.
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David
We have stayed at the cottage a few times and have always found it to be clean and warm the owners have changed the decor furnishings several times between our visits and if you moved in to live there would no need to do anything,we were all very impressed. Dave Joyce Sharon
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Dawn
The cottage is attached on either side but luckily both properties were unoccupied. Kitchen is small but usable. The log burner was useful on cool evenings and we brought paper, firelighters and logs with us. Only real issue was a lack of hand/face towels. We would expect more than just a bath towel each and a shared hand towel! Also some milk and a small welcome pack would be a nice touch. In all a lovely stay.