Guests say
The Granary Cottage offers a well-equipped and cosy base for exploring Northumberland, with highlights including its peaceful location, proximity to local attractions, and the added bonus of a private swimming pool and sauna. Guests appreciate the friendly hosts and the cottage’s suitability for families and dog owners. While most found the property clean and comfortable, some noted areas needing attention, such as tired decor, occasional cleanliness issues, and minor maintenance concerns. Overall, the cottage provides good value and a pleasant stay, especially for those seeking relaxation and easy access to the coast.
Most guests found the cottage clean and well-presented, but several reviews mention cobwebs, dirty windows, stained carpets, and an unclean oven. While the majority were satisfied, a few experienced notable cleanliness issues.
The location is frequently praised for its proximity to Bamburgh, Seahouses, and the Northumberland coast, as well as its peaceful setting and convenience to local amenities.
Guests generally found the cottage cosy and comfortable, with good beds and a well-equipped interior. However, some mentioned tired decor, uncomfortable beds, and minor safety concerns in the bathroom.
The swimming pool and sauna are standout features, highly valued by guests. Some maintenance issues were noted, such as the gym being out of action, pool area needing TLC, and occasional power cuts, but overall facilities are appreciated.
There are no specific mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
One of five holiday homes with swimming pool, gym and tennis courts on site. Quiet, secluded location only five miles from Bamburgh.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Electric Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Lawned garden with garden furniture. Indoor swimming pool (shared with other properties on site, depth 4ft, time slots to be booked via owner, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult who can swim). Sauna, hard tennis court and gym, all open Mon-Thurs 9am – 6:30pm, Fri-Sun 10am-5pm, closed each day between 2pm-3pm (shared with other properties on site, no children under 16 allowed in gym). Private parking. No smoking.. Tucked away in a peaceful and secluded village setting, these five comfortably furnished holiday cottages are set in an idyllic location, only 5 miles from the spectacular Bamburgh Castle and one of the longest sandy beaches in England, and within a few minutes’ drive of Seahouses, where regular boat trips depart for the Farne Islands. Furnished to a high standard, and close to the owners’ home, Fordson offers single-storey accommodation and Ferguson is a detached two-storey cottage. The Mill House stands as a detached converted barn, with Waren View and The Granary Cottage forming an adjoining pair. This is an ideal choice for family holidays, with use of a very pleasant lawned area by a stream. There is also shared use of the owners’ hard tennis court nearby, and guests may relax in the sauna or work out in the gym, built close to the cottages.
The Granary Cottage is tastefully decorated throughout. The modern fitted kitchen/dining room is a joy to use and a great space to plan the next days adventures. The stylish living room with electric fire in stone surround and comfortable sofas is a cosy room to gather in with family. An open plan wood staircase leads from the living room to the first floor where you will find the bathroom with shower over bath. Completing the cottage are three relaxing and calmly decorated bedrooms, one double bedroom, one twin room and one single bedroom.
Warenford Village serves as an excellent base from which to discover Northumberland and the Scottish border country. Between the Cheviots and the sea, there is easy touring through the beautiful countryside with its numerous castles, stately homes, and National Trust properties. Just 4 miles distant lies Budle Bay, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the ancient walled town of Berwick-upon-Tweed (15 miles) and the Duchess of Northumberland’s ornamental gardens a short drive away. Also, sure to delight both young and old alike is a visit to neighbouring Alnwick Castle, which served as the location for the Harry Potter films. Within easy reach, too, is Holy Island – renowned for its medieval religious heritage, priory and picturesque castle – and also known by its Anglo-Saxon name of Lindisfarne.
There are quiet country lanes for cycling and several excellent golf courses nearby, as well as a selection of shops in Belford (3 miles) and good inns and restaurants in which to enjoy a family meal locally – the nearest pub with restaurant being just 30 yards. Shop/24-hr garage 1 mile.
The Granary Cottage can be booked together with Fordson (MHH), Ferguson (MHI), Waren View (MKP) and The Mill House (MLX) to accommodate up to 30 guests.
Free WiFi
booking restrictions: No infants under 2 years old allowed in the swimming pool.
There is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (13)
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Andrea
We had a lovely holiday here, the cottage is clean and has everything you need. We really enjoyed being able to use the swimming pool and sauna too!
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Confirmed Guest
It was lovely thereThere was one thing that went wrong we went to the pool for a swim as arranged at 7pm on the Wednesday eve and we couldn’t find any light anywhere and we couldn’t swim in the dark so we just left it a little disappointed I think it should have been floodlitEverything else was perfect ThankyouOriel Leif and cheeky chumley
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Cathryn
Lovely location, very close to Bamburgh. The swimming pool and sauna were wonderful and really made a difference for a winter break-its very special to be able to have such facilities for your group only. The gym was out of action which was a shame and we werent informed about that beforehand. The cottage was a bit tired, some staining on the carpet upstairs, generally clean but there were a few cobwebs. The laminate flooring downstairs is clearly very old and we didnt find the bed very comfortable. But it is a lovely peaceful area, has all the facilities you need, dog friendly, suited our needs very well and was good value for money, especially with the pool!