Guests say
Budle Bay Cottage is praised for its stunning location with breathtaking views and proximity to the beach, offering peace and easy access to Northumberland's attractions. Guests appreciate the property's cleanliness, comfort, and the recent kitchen extension. While some reviews mention issues with the shower and bathroom, the overall sentiment is positive, with many guests returning for multiple stays and enjoying the wildlife and walks.
The cottage is generally described as clean and tidy, with improvements noted in cleanliness over time. However, some guests have mentioned the need for further attention, particularly in the bathroom area.
The location receives high praise for its tranquility, stunning views, and proximity to the beach and local attractions. It is considered ideal for nature lovers, birdwatchers, and dog owners.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with cozy features like a coal fire. However, some have mentioned that the furniture could be updated for better comfort, and the lack of central heating was noted during colder weather.
While the kitchen extension and views are appreciated, there are several mentions of a need for maintenance, particularly in the bathroom. Issues with hot water and the shower are recurring concerns, and some guests suggest updating the cutlery and furniture.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts, so it is not possible to score this category. However, the provision of a child gate and the hosts' responsiveness to feedback are noted.
About this property
Bamburgh 1.8 miles. Resting only a short walk from the stunning sandy beach at Budle Bay, Budle Bay Cottage is a great base for a family looking to explore the Northumberland coast. Be welcomed into a homely sitting area, where a woodburning stove is settled into a green feature wall and encourages you to get cosy and enjoy a glass of your favourite beverage. The kitchen/diner has all of the amenities needed to cook up a storm, and you can enjoy them on the dining table near large windows allowing for countryside views. Freshen up in the bathroom before settling down for the night in one of the two bedrooms, a double and a twin, both with storage and homely décor.
Budle is a lovely location on the outskirts of the bustling seaside town of Bamburgh, with a fantastic sandy beach only a short walk from the property, so why not head down to the beach and enjoy a walk in the salty air or even try out watersports? For a meal out, head over to Bamburgh, where you will find a selection of eateries as well as a wonderful deli serving local produce, and another amazing sandy beach for you to enjoy. In addition to this there is the amazing Bamburgh Castle, towering over the local scenery and allowing for amazing views of the coast and countryside beyond.
Enjoy a quaint getaway to the coast with a stay ta Budle Bay Cottage.
The village’s sweeping sandy beaches and dramatic fortress - Bamburgh Castle - make Bamburgh one of Northumberland’s major visitor attractions. The castle can be seen for miles and dominates this part of the county’s coastline. Today it remains home to the family of the great Victorian industrialist Lord Armstrong, and is open to the public on a daily basis. Although overshadowed by the great castle, Bamburgh village is picturesque with neat grey stone cottages facing a manicured village green. There are excellent pubs, hotels with restaurants and a small selection of village shops. There are golf courses in Bamburgh and nearby Seahouses, and within easy reach are more wide sandy beaches, lovely fishing villages, stunning castles and coastal islands to explore along the dramatic Heritage Coast. There are numerous other attractions also a short drive away, including the famous Alnwick Castle and Gardens and the historic walled border town, Berwick-upon-Tweed. A superb base for exploring Northumberland.
Accommodation
Single storey.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with open fire
No central heating, open fire.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer.
TV.
Wi-Fi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Two well behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.8 miles, pub 0.8 miles.
Note: This property has no central heating so please bear this in mind when booking.
Note: There is a boiler to heat the water which can be found in the living room.
Please note towels are not included.
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
- Haggerston Castle
- Alnwick Castle
Reviews (26)
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Caroline
Unfortunately, it had been very cold before we stayed at the cottage and we had cold weather during our stay. We found the heating provided was not adequate. The kitchen and living area had one heater, but it was such a large open area that it was cold which was most unfortunate because we would have liked to have used this lovely light room looking out over the bay. We did have a ready supply of cut logs and coal for the fire in the small sitting room. The bathroom had a great shower, but we found due to the very cold weather that even with the electric towel rail radiator on it did not get warm enough. On reflection we felt it would have been better to visit in the summer.
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Nicholas
I was wrong, it's a lovely house. Yes there's no central heating and we took a couple of fan heaters which we used intermittently. The real fire in the lounge was great (someone had set it up for us so one match and a short wait led to a perfectly hot fire thankyou). The kitchen is well appointed and we wanted for nothing. Location fabulous, 2 minutes to the beach for dog walks and evening aurora photos, shots ride to Banbugh and seahouses. Very clean and smelling fresh when we arrived. Without the fan heaters there would have been some chillness to the place and we did descale the kettle and coffee maker but no complaints whatsoever. We would return happily.
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Juliet
Not having any central heating didnât bother us, the storage heater in the front room works well enough and the open fire made it very cosy. However itâs a shame we were having to boil any water before it was drinkable. The kettle was so full of limescale that the water was very gritty. The shower has very little pressure and only runs very very hot. Also thought 1 toilet roll and 1 bin liner for 4 people for a full week was a bit stingy. Other than that we had a lovely time walking on the beach and exploring the surrounding areas.