Guests say
Barmoor Cottage in Embleton is highly praised for its cleanliness, cosy atmosphere, and excellent location close to the beach and local amenities. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, secure garden, and the property's suitability for dogs. While most found the property comfortable, a few noted issues with bed comfort. The absence of a welcome pack and some minor maintenance issues were mentioned, but overall, guests were very satisfied and would recommend the property.
The cottage consistently receives high marks for cleanliness, with numerous guests describing it as clean, tidy, and well-maintained. Only one review mentioned a cleanliness issue regarding dog waste in the garden, which seems to be an isolated incident.
The location is frequently commended for its proximity to the beach, local pubs, and shops. Guests enjoy the quiet setting and the ease of access to coastal walks and nearby attractions, contributing to a high score.
While many guests found the cottage comfortable and cosy, there were some concerns about the comfort of the beds and sofas. The majority of reviews are positive, but the mattress discomfort and sofa firmness have affected the score.
The property is well-equipped, especially the kitchen, and guests appreciate the secure garden for dogs. However, some guests suggested improvements such as the addition of a smart TV, an external hose for dog washing, and better sofas. Maintenance issues like the shower cleanliness and bin lid were also noted.
There is no consistent mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews. Therefore, it is not possible to accurately score the thoughtfulness category based on the available information.
About this property
Nestled within the seaside town of Embleton, Barmoor is a wonderful contemporary property with easy access to local amenities, making it an ideal getaway for a family looking to explore the coast and countryside of Northumberland. Park off-road and be welcomed into a sitting room with tasteful décor, stylish sofas and a woodburning stove, an ideal spot for putting your feet up after a long day of walking in the countryside. When mealtimes call, the kitchen/diner caters to all of your culinary needs, with many home-from-home amenities making cooking convenient, and you can enjoy your meal at the colourful dining table and chairs.
As the evening wears on, freshen up in a spacious bathroom before settling down for the night in one of the three bedrooms, including a beautiful king-size with grey décor and large windows, a tasteful twin with a brown feature wall and homely artwork and a blue themed single with storage. A quaint garden creates a bubble of calm where you can enjoy the shrubs and ivy coated walls as you have breakfast in the sunshine, whilst your four-legged family member relaxes on the grass. Embleton is a great seaside town with a lot on offer for guests, where you can enjoy a hot meal in the sunshine at one of the tasty eateries, including Grey’s Inn, Blue Bell and Dunstanburgh Hotel, and there is a convenience store where you can stock up on essentials.
Look out for wildlife at Embleton Quarry Nature Reserve before heading a little further to find Embleton Bay, a vast sandy beach from which you can see Dunstanburgh Castle. Further from the property avid walkers can find the Northumberland Coastal Path and the scenic Dunstanburgh Castle Walk, beginning at Craster. Make a family holiday to remember with a stay at the wonderful Barmoor.
The pretty village of Embleton is ideally placed for exploring one of the most attractive stretches of Northumberland's Heritage Coastline. A beautiful grassy path runs from the village to neighbouring Craster, alongside the sea and past Dunstanburgh Castle - the largest ruined castle in Northumberland. Embleton itself has a village pub and a local hotel, and there is an excellent range of amenities in nearby Alnwick. The gardens at nearby Howick Hall are open during the summer and are noted for their beauty, whilst Alnwick Castle and Garden are a 'must-see' when visiting the area. For the keen golfer, Dunstanburgh Links Course is about 1 mile away - just one of several excellent courses in the vicinity.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV, DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed garden with lawn, patio, table and chairs.
Two well behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Alnwick Castle
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (38)
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Judi
Central for many coastal walks. Highly recommend.
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Helen
Positives- All amenities working and in good order. Bed comfy and furniture comfy. Plenty of towels etc. Plenty of crockery and utensils. Location great, tucked down little used road in village. Enclosed garden for dog. Greys Inn in village was great for food and drink. Beach half a mile walk. Lovely walks to Craster and Low Newton along beach. Beautiful area. Some negatives No âwelcome packâ, not even a pint of milk. Disappointed for price paid as did not seem very welcoming. However other things such as toilet rolls, dishwasher tabs and washing up liquid provided. Garden lawn was full of dog waste, appreciate this is from previous guests who should have sorted, but owner should have checked. Lid on kitchen bin not âpoppingâ up so had to wrangle with bin each time to open. Needs pedal bin so donât have to touch. Kettle needs descale or replacement. TV is very small in todayâs standards. Overall we had a good stay and would come again
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Lisa
Embleton is a beautiful village. The cottage was very, very clean and toasty warm on arrival. It provided everything we needed. The bed was very comfortable and it was great to have the secure garden. We really did enjoy our stay here and hope to return next September :0)