Guests say
Guests consistently praise the cottage for its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped nature, making it a welcoming base for exploring Northumberland's attractions, including Hadrian's Wall. The warm hospitality of the hosts and thoughtful welcome packs add to the charm, although some guests mention road noise and mattress preferences.
The cottage receives high commendations for its cleanliness, with multiple reviews highlighting its spotless condition. Guests feel safe, especially during the pandemic, due to the well-maintained environment.
The location is appreciated for its proximity to local sights and ease of access to Hadrian's Wall and other attractions. However, some guests note the presence of road noise due to the cottage's position near a main road.
Comfort is frequently mentioned, with guests finding the cottage cosy and well-furnished. A few guests have noted the beds being softer than their preference, which slightly impacts the score.
Facilities are highly rated, with guests satisfied with the well-equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi, and smart TV. The presence of a log burner and the overall maintenance are also positively noted, although there are minor comments about heating consistency.
The thoughtfulness of the hosts is evident through the welcome packs and the cleanliness measures in place. Guests appreciate the extra touches, such as homemade jams and bread. While these gifts are warmly received, they are subject to availability and not guaranteed.
About this property
This wonderfully furnished stone cottage sits just outside of Humshaugh in Northumberland. It comes in a fantastic remote location and has charming features, making it the perfect spot for a peaceful break for couples or friends. Step down towards the cottage with the spacious, homely sitting room on your left, boasting a contemporary corner sofa, woodburner and a TV to sit and watch with your feet up. To the other side of the hallway lies a charming kitchen diner which provides rustic dining furniture accompanied by a stylish kitchen area providing all of the appliances that you will need. The first floor of the cottage, under a sloping ceiling, offers two well-presented bedrooms decorated in a fresh manner with plenty of storage.
The interior of the property is topped off with a sumptuous bathroom with a wetwall and a heated towel rail. There is a rear enclosed garden where you can enjoy your morning cup of coffee, benefited by stunning views across the surrounding countryside. Beautiful views can also be seen from the front of the property. A trip over the River North Tyne takes you to Humshaugh, a delightful little village rich with history that offers a shop and a pub for you to enjoy. Nearby Hexham is easily reachable, this charming market town offers some wonderful buildings along with a range of shops and places to eat and drink.
1 Dunkirk Cottages is a warming cottage in a brilliant rural location.
"A bustling little market town, Hexham is full of antique shops and popular with tourists visiting nearby Hadrian’s Wall. Beautiful old Hexham Abbey dates back to the 7th century and has a superb Saxon crypt. Shoppers flock to colourful stalls in The Shambles in the Market Place on Tuesday and close by is the 14th Century Moot Hall, now an art gallery. The town boasts plenty of open spaces, particularly the Sele, next to the Abbey which is now a lovely public park. Nearby is Tyne Green - a riverside country park - and Hexham Race Course is just to the south of the town.
EPC Rating: Band EAccommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super-king double on request).
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Utility.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric cooker, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Rear enclosed garden with seating area.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 1 mile.
Note: Steps down towards property.
Reviews (45)
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Karon
The property is very well maintained and extremely clean. The facilities and comfort are second to none. We have stayed in many self catering cottages over the years but I think this is the nicest we have stayed in, and at an extremely competitive price. The owner even took the time to come and say hi, and reasure us he was there if we needed anything. The location gave us walking access to Hexham, Chesters Fort and the Roman wall. We had a fantastic holiday. Thank you.
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John
The elephant in the room of course is the road only a few metres away, with constant and heavy quarry lorries passing by. You get used to this to some extent, but maybe not if you're a light sleeper.
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Jennifer
Friendly and helpful host. First class internet in spite of remote area. We hope to go back again next year.