Snaptrip says
Prudhoe Cottage is highly praised for its cleanliness, welcoming atmosphere, and thoughtful touches such as welcome gifts. The property manager, Maz, is commended for excellent communication and support. Guests enjoy the comfortable beds, spacious rooms, and amenities like the hot tub, though some mention the hot tub lid is heavy. The cottage's central yet quiet location in Prudhoe is appreciated, as are the nearby shops. Some minor issues with facilities are noted, but overall, guests report a delightful stay and would recommend the property for family gatherings and relaxing breaks.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Guests consistently mention the high level of cleanliness throughout the cottage, with several reviews highlighting this aspect positively. The attention to detail in maintaining a clean environment contributes to the overall experience.
The cottage's location is described as central and convenient, with easy access to local shops and amenities. The quietness of the area despite its centrality is also appreciated, making it an ideal spot for a peaceful stay.
Comfort is frequently noted, with guests finding the beds comfy and the living spaces warm and cosy. However, some guests mentioned a desire for additional seating in the lounge and more wardrobes, which slightly impacts the comfort score.
The property is well-equipped with a hot tub, large dining table, and kitchen appliances. However, some guests faced issues with the hot tub lid and mentioned a lack of spare towels and minor maintenance concerns, which affects the score.
The thoughtful gestures of welcome gifts, such as a bottle of wine and prosecco, are well-received by guests, adding to the welcoming atmosphere. It should be noted that while these gifts are appreciated, they are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Prudhoe Cottage is a delightful, five-bedroom holiday home set in the heart of Prudhoe, Northumberland. This fabulous, detached 17th century property is perfectly located just off the high street being exceedingly close to amenities, boasting off-road parking and lovely enclosed front and rear gardens to enjoy, making it an ideal home-away-from-home for families, friends and couples seeking to explore the beauty of the not-so-distant North Pennines AONB. The Duke of Northumberland's crest is featured over the front door, he used to reside in this property when visiting the Tyne Valley. Step into your wonderful new lodgings, where you will find a welcoming interior finished to high standard, a fantastic backdrop to your stay. The elegant dining room with open fire is the ideal setting for a family dinner, whilst the kitchen has all the appliances you could need to create your favourite meals. The sitting room also has an open fire, perfect for cosying up with a book or enjoying a movie night on the Smart TV, whilst the garden is also home to an indulgent outdoor hot tub, offering a relaxing way for unwinding after a day chock-full of exploration. In the evenings, head upstairs where you will be spoilt for choice between four spectacular bedrooms to catch your rest in; a double with a TV and en-suite, a further double with an en-suite, plus two twin bedrooms each with a TV, and a communal bathroom. You'll also find a third double bedroom on the ground-floor, as well as a cloakroom. If you can tear yourself from your charming new dwelling, set out to explore what your local area has in store. Explore the town of Prudhoe, with plenty to do and discover. Stroll through the streets of the bustling town centre, admire the beautiful architecture, or enjoy some retail therapy on the high street. Be sure to stop by the historic site of Prudhoe Castle and the National Trust spot of Cherryburn, before you venture to neighbouring Newcastle, where you'll discover an array of interesting attractions to explore, such as the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, the Angel of the North, the Laing Art Gallery, and the iconic St. James' Park. Further afield, embrace the great outdoors by visiting the Northumberland National Park, with vast moorland landscapes, rolling hills and tranquil lakes to explore, or the Kielder and Hamsterley Forests with their glorious lakes and woodlands, great places for a peaceful hike. Prudhoe Cottage provides an excellent base for exploring the wonderful region of Northumberland.
A stunning, historical town in the South of Northumberland, Prudhoe is a place offering a lot in terms of amenities, history and culture and is located around 11 miles west of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Prudhoe is home to a Norman castle which has been involved in many previous wars between England and Scotland. The town holds a number of different pubs, shops and restaurants as well as a leisure centre and a golf course, making this town a must-visit at any time of year. There are some good local walks to enjoy including the riverside walk following the River Tyne to Wylam, plus the town enjoys good rail and bus links to the east and west. Nearby is the bustling city of Newcastle-upon-Tyne offering everything you can imagine, the Northumberland National Park also lies just 30 miles north. For mountain bikers the Kielder Forest, Hamsterley Forest and the nearer Chopwell Woods all offer routes of varying levels. With easy access to the Northumberland Coast this is an ideal base for exploring Northumberland.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 1 x double with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin with TVs.
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Cloakroom.
Kitchen.
Dining room with open fire.
Sitting room with open fire
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, wine chiller.
Smart TV, 2 x TVs, and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Full size cot, bedside infant cot, and high chair available.
Ample off-road parking available.
Enclosed front and rear gardens with lawned areas and hot tub.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.1 and pub 0.1 miles, River Tyne 0.7 miles.
Please be aware that cctv is in operation on the driveway/front lawn area.
Note: 2 dogs welcome, more on request.
Note: EV charging not permitted at the property, unless arranged with the property manager before/upon arrival - costs will apply
Nearby points of interest
- Thornley Woodlands Centre
- Beamish Museum
- Laing Art Gallery
- BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
- Seven Stories
- Chesters Roman Fort
Reviews (9)
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Julie
We turned the heating on when we arrived, but the radiators were just tepid. We had to sit under blankets on the sofa on the first evening and could see our breath as it was so cold! We expected that the heating would have kicked in by the following day, but there was still no improvement. The pans in the kitchen were also not fit for purpose as they were rusty and ruined the scrambled eggs we tried to make on Saturday morning. The shower upstairs was dirty and clogged with pubic hair. We had to clean this as well before we could use it. Sinks and baths were also dirty around the taps and also needed cleaning too.When we came back after a day at Beamish on Saturday evening the heating still was not fit for purpose and the hot tub water was green and smelly. This was very disappointing as the main reason we booked Prudhoe Cottage was as a treat for our granddaughter who has had a difficult year with type 1 diabetes and she never got to go in it. We called out the maintenance man who, to his credit, fixed the boiler, cleaned the hot tub and got us some new pans. Despite this we felt very disappointed as these things could and should have been sorted before we arrived and it ruined the start of the holiday for the rest of our family who were only there for two nights. We had no recycling bin either as described in the information book.
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Jenny
Wifi great if needing to work during stay. Hosts were brilliant quickly resolved any issues (all very minor). Everything close by in terms of shops, restaurants, bars & local leisure centre. Had a fabulous stay
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Jeanette
The rooms were large and spacious with comfortable beds. Loved the open fire and the property had a large dining table with plenty of crockery and utensils. Large washing machine and dishwasher which was made full use of. Unfortunately did not get to use the hot tub and couldnât find any spare towels. On the negative side there only appeared to be a wardrobe in one of the bedrooms and a small rail in the other double room. The rooms were plenty big enough to take a wardrobe. The twin rooms just had a rail too which is not ideal as we were staying for a week. There were only 2 dishwasher tablets left and one toilet roll per bathroom. Due to accommodating 10 guests I expected to buy extras but thought more could have been left. Even though the lounge was spacious it couldâve probably taken another chair/two seater in order that we couldâve been a little more comfortable of an evening. We also asked for a cot which was available but did not appear to have any fixings to hold it together. We didnât ask for the high chair but I would have assumed they would have also made one available. Only minor issues which I am sure can be addressed. Due to our booking being over the Christmas period and we were cooking a full dinner we had requested a visit to the cottage prior to see what utensils etc were available. Maz very kindly met me there and showed us around which was very good of her. On the whole it was a beautiful house and we had an absolutely fantastic stay over the Christmas period. Would definitely recommend for a family gathering and also close to the train station for visiting Newcastle/Tynemouth etc. Would definitely stay again and we had a wonderful Christmas there.