Guests say
Fallodon Burnhouses is a beautifully presented, spacious and cosy cottage in a peaceful rural setting, ideal for families and groups. Guests consistently praise the comfortable beds, attractive furnishings, well-equipped kitchen, and extensive gardens with woodland and a brook. The location is perfect for exploring Northumberland’s beaches, castles, and countryside. While most found the cottage clean and well-maintained, a few noted minor issues with dampness, musty smells, and occasional lapses in cleaning. Accessibility may be challenging for some due to steps and changes in level. Overall, guests highly recommend this charming retreat.
Most guests found the cottage clean and comfortable, with particular praise for clean bed linen and bathrooms. However, a few reviews mentioned some dampness, musty smells, and areas that could have been cleaned more thoroughly, suggesting occasional inconsistencies.
The location is frequently highlighted as excellent, offering peace and quiet while being close to Northumberland’s beaches, castles, and attractions. Easy access to the A1 and proximity to local shops and villages are also appreciated.
Guests consistently mention the cottage’s comfort, especially the spacious layout, cosy atmosphere, and very comfortable beds. The efficient heating and wood burner add to the overall comfort, though one guest found a bedroom a little cold.
The cottage is praised for being well-equipped, with a modern bathroom, games, jigsaws, and a well-stocked kitchen. The large garden, woodland, and fire pit are standout features. Some guests suggested minor improvements, such as more kitchen storage and outdoor seating.
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
Just 3 miles from the beautiful beaches at Embleton and with an acre of garden and private woodland, this charming cottage offers deceptively spacious, coastal holiday accommodation tastefully furnished to a superb standard.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Living room 2: TV, DVD Player, Playstation 4, Games
Utility Room: Freezer, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair.. Garden with garden furniture and BBQ. 1-acre of private woodland. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: The woodland leads to a shallow, unfenced burn.. Just 3 miles from the beautiful beaches at Embleton and with an acre of garden and private woodland, this charming cottage offers deceptively spacious, coastal holiday accommodation tastefully furnished to a superb standard.
A former schoolhouse, the cottage has undergone total refurbishment and is tastefully furnished and well equipped throughout. The lounge/diner is stylish and spacious, and the accommodation has the convenience of being all at ground floor level. The bathroom has been replaced in 2025 and now offers modern fittings and new shower.
Fallodon Burnhouses enjoys a rural setting, and the generous garden to the rear includes an acre of private woodland, which leads to a shallow, unfenced burn (children must not be left unsupervised). The surrounding rural views are idyllic and from the rear of the cottage look towards glamorous Doxford Hall, with its luxurious spa facilities and restaurant celebrated for its excellent cuisine, half a mile away.
Free WiFi
There is open water in the property grounds.
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (19)
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Confirmed Guest
Really disappointed with this cottage. Firstly when we arrived it was a very cold day. On entering the property it became apparent it was as cold inside as it was outdoors. We read the heating instructions which stated it was set to heat for 1 hour twice a day to 20 degrees. Plus we could boost it for an hour if needed. All understood I tried to boost it but nothing happened. We lit the log burner but that only heated the lounge. I checked the radiators and every one was turned off so the heating obviously hadn’t been on for some time. It still wasn’t working and after 2 hours I realised the boiler was also turned off. It took two days of boosting and the set hours before it was comfortable to stay in. As previously noted by a guest the kitchen and bathroom were spotlessly clean but the rest of the rooms were filled with cobwebs and a vast amount of spiders. The edges of the carpets were dirty as were all of the skirting boards.There were no tea towels provided so we had to buy our own.At the end of our weeks stay we were please to leave and had we been heading home instead of to another area we would have left much sooner. Positives were a lovely welcome crate with wine and biscuits plus long life milk in the fridge.The beds were comfortable once we evicted the spiders from under the pillows.
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Confirmed Guest
A well equipped cottage with plenty of space
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Julie Maxfield
A lovely cottage , ideal with little children as no stairs Clean and comfortable Nicely furnished Lovely garden and wooded area Lots of places to visit within a short distance Beach Boat trips Castles Gardens