In a beautifully converted old Barclays Bank, The Counting House offers a warm and welcoming home for up to four adults or a family. Spacious rooms include two comfortable leather sofas in the Lounge/Diner, high-quality oak furniture throughout and comfortable beds with 400 count Egyptian cotton bed linen.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 435 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Barbecue grill
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Luxury Accommodation close to centre of Ancient Coaching Village of Belford
The Counting House is the second of three recently converted holiday cottages by McLaren Holiday Cottages, offering spacious, fully equipped and luxuriously furnished accommodation for uo to four adults or a family of four plus baby. Converted from the old Barclays Bank in 2014, the Counting House is now a far cry from the buildings old banking days, tastefully converted to give a warm welcoming spacious home. A complete makeover with new quality carpets and flouring, new fully equipped Kitchen, new Bathroom, quality oak furniture, comfortable beds and light enhancing décor. The secure old Bank door leads into a shared hallway with secured access to the Counting House directly into the Kitchen, with new light Kitchen units with solid oak worktops, a range of quality integrated appliances including Oven/Grill, Hob, Microwave, fridge with freezer compartment and Washer/Drier. Ample crockery, cutlery, glassware and cooking paraphernalia is provided for our guests. Into the spacious Lounge/Diner, there are two comfortable leather sofas for relaxing, watching the JVC smart TV/DVD, using the wifi or listening to music on the ipod player. There is an oak dining table for up to four dining which extends should you wish. Up the open oak staircase, there are two spacious bedrooms, the first bedroom has a double bed with a walkin wardrobe, the other bedroom has two comfortable singles which can be made up to a king size bed. Both have new oak furniture with a large wardrobe. High quality 400 count egyptian cotton bed linen is provided giving warmth in winter and cool in summer. Also upstairs is the family Bathroom with shower over bath, with luxury Cristy towels and Scottish Soaps toiletries provided. Free parking is available in parking bays opposite and in the Market Place across the road.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Soap
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Near the bay
Near the sea
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Frequently asked questions
Is Luxury Accommodation close to centre of Ancient Coaching Village of Belford pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Luxury Accommodation close to centre of Ancient Coaching Village of Belford?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxury Accommodation close to centre of Ancient Coaching Village of Belford?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Luxury Accommodation close to centre of Ancient Coaching Village of Belford located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps from Belford and District Hidden History and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Northumberland Coast. RNLI Grace Darling Museum and St Aidan's Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Exceptional
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Excellent few days at Bank View. Everything we needed was in the apartment.
Location gives you great access to the Northumbria coast and beyond.
Belford is a lovely quite town.
We were in Northumberland for 5 days, Belford was an ideal base, a quiet town with a great bus service. The Counting House was really comfortable and I would definitely recommend it.
Firstly, Belford itself is a delight and a perfect base for exploring all of the interesting surrounding areas.
The property was so easy to live in, all you could want, an incredibly comfortable bed, and everything in perfect working order.
Jacqui (owner) was really welcoming and helpful: all in all, a deserved 5 star review.
The owner kept in touch giving accurate and detailed instructions on entering and had even put the heating on for us so that it was warm for my epderly mother.
In brief. It as spotlessley clean, well equipped perfect location and very comfortable beds. We couldnt have asked for more. Thank you Jacqui and Craigwarm when wd areived.
Richard S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kay
24 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely, clean property. Great central location for visiting other areas. There was a regular bus service through the village and a co-op. Check before you go to the pubs or hotel for food, they either dont do it, or it's only served on certain days or times. Don't presume their websites are up to date. The chip shop is nice, but very busy.
Had everything we needed for a lovely weekend away. Comfortable beds and cosy living area in the evening. Lovely little village and in an ideal location to visit all the tourist areas that Northumberland has to offer.
Some lovely little extras like a goodie basket & toiletries provided.
Everything you need from holiday accommodation, very clean & quite. A garden would have been a plus but the pubs in the village have beer gardens. Ideally situated for everything Northumberland has to offer.
Very clean throughout and kitchen well equippedFurnishings in lounge rather tiredTowels were of poor quality Very wornBeds were uncomfortable mattresses were worn and soft Did not sleep well Duvets thin and not very warm Pillows of poor quality Thankfully had bought our own pillows with us!This was not luxury accomodation
We had a lovely stay in this comfortable cottage. It made a great base for the Coastal Trail Series race around Bamburgh, climbing at Bowden Doors and exploring Lindisfarne. There is a Coop and a number of pubs within walking distance. Parking and check in were easy, even though we arrived later than we had planned. Lovely jam in the welcome pack. Thank you so much for making this a great stay!
Laurence B.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
gaynor
19 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Just returned from a week staying at the Counting House and I can not praise it enough.
Arrived at the accommodation and Jacque the host had left a basket with lots of goodies in it , tea, coffee, sugar, biscuits, jam, honey and milk in the fridge.
Also a lovely touch was fresh flowers on the dining table.
Property was spotless and very spacious.
It felt like being at home, kitchen had everything you could need.
Communication was excellent
Lovely pub opposite the house which did excellent meals and staff and customers where very friendly and welcoming.
gaynor
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Andrea W.
24 Jul 2017
Just what we were looking for
The Counting House had everything we (family of 4) were looking for - enough space for everyone, clean, well equipped and some lovely personal touches. The location on the Market Square in Belford was perfect for the 20m sprint to the Black Swan and the only slightly longer trip to the Coop. Despite this we can't confirm the mentions of traffic noise in some reviews - the occasional bus really doesn't count in our book! Belford itself is also a great base both for the coast and inland. All in all a 5* location - thanks!
Andrea W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Adele B.
4 Jul 2017
The Counting House
We enjoyed a short break at the Counting House, a beautiful cottage in the centre of Belford. The cottage was an ideal base from which to explore Northumberland and just a short drive to Alnwick, Bamburgh, etc. The cottage was immaculate and had everything we needed. It felt like home from the moment we walked in! There was plenty of on-street parking. We enjoyed an evening meal at the Bluebell Inn just across the square, accompanied by the Morris dancers! Jacqui and Craig have done a marvellous job of converting the former bank and made us very welcome.
Thank you again and hope to see you soon!