About this property
Bamburgh 1.7 miles. Boasting a superb location close to the beach at Budle Bay in Northumberland, No2 Budle Bay Cottage is an attractive single-storey, stone-built cottage which is perfect for a family holiday. The interior is warm and welcoming with neutral décor, tasteful soft furnishings and beautiful features such as exposed beamed ceilings, picture windows, solid wood flooring and a traditional inglenook fireplace, which all add up to create a really inviting space. Guests can kick off their shoes, curl up on the comfy sofa in front of the woodburning stove and get into the relaxing, holiday vibe. There is an elegant dining area where you can sit down to enjoy long, leisurely meals prepared in the fully fitted kitchen. Outside, there are ample, communal lawns where children and animals can run around and enjoy the sublime views towards the sea while the adults can chill out and breathe in the fresh Northumberland air. All that air will no doubt tire everyone out so guests will be delighted with the two well-presented bedrooms; a double and a twin. Both are rustic in style and offer a calming sanctuary to recharge your batteries. In the morning, you’re already in the perfect location for getting out and about exploring whether it’s for a bracing countryside walk or an invigorating walk along the beach at Budle Bay where mud flats attract migrating birds so great for a spot of birdwatching. Bamburgh is just a few miles away and as well as its famous castle, also has a good selection of shops and amenities. Other towns worth visiting in the region include Alnwick, Seahouses (just a few miles away) and you can even head to the border and visit the ever-popular town of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Activities to look forward to in the area include golf, sailing (from Seahouses to the Farne Islands), hiking, cycle rides and horse-riding. For a delightful family holiday near to the beach, No2 Budle Bay Cottage ticks all the boxes.
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.
Open-plan living space with dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine.
TV.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen.
in rent.
Wi-fi.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Shared lawns.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.8 miles, pub 0.8 miles, beach 2.2 miles.
Please note towels are not included.
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
- Haggerston Castle
- Alnwick Castle
Reviews (20)
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Elizabeth
Very clean and cosy. The situation was amazing being just a 5 minute walk from the beach and the view from the kitchen was fabulous, being able to see Lindisfarne castle. Also rabbits running around their warren in the field outside was a plus. Well placed for visiting places of interest. Would definitely visit again.
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Adrian
It had everything we needed, including a friendly on site owner. Our only problem now is trying to decide when we could go back. I did not give full marks for description because the bathroom has been modernised and now has a walk in shower, which was better for us than the advertised over bath shower. Thanks for a great cottage Eric.
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Annette
/\ First time at this property. It was dirty and poorly equipped and the unwillingness of the owner and Sykes to address the issues was very disappointing. The photos on the advert are not accurate. The living room has a different suite and rug to those shown, both in need of a deep clean. The bathroom has no bath - in spite of one showing in the photo . The wood burner is damaged inside and has no grate, relying on sand for a fireproof barrier. It was packed with oil painted wood for fuel. The smoke alarm is incorrectly and ineffectively positioned. The owners' response to the lack of cleaning products was to water down the remaining drop of washing up liquid they had supplied. Kitchen bins were crusty with old hardened food and were unlined. The bed frames revealed ingrained dirt and hair when we stripped the beds at the end of our stay. Over £400 for a 3 day stay in early December is not cheap and there is much better value to be found elsewhere. Avoid.