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Reviews of Cosy well-furnished 3 double-bed house on edge of Northumberland National Park

Cosy well-furnished 3 double-bed house on edge of Northumberland National Park
Morpeth, England

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9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

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10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage with a pleasant country view
Fabulous cottage in a quiet setting. Airy and light & welcoming. Nice big dining kitchen with (more than!) everything we needed. View from sitting room over the hills was lovely. A great position to trek out from - so near to Cragside National Trust, which is a must! We also visited Wallington & Gibside NT & Holy Island. Thankyou for entrusting us with your home from home - we will definitely be back to explore more of this beautiful area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2023
Very many thanks for such a favourable review and for your custom Kim! So pleased you had a good time and want to return Take care

10/10 Excellent

David B., Barlow, Dronfield

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent base to explore Northumberland
Nice clean comfortable house. 3 bedrooms, lovely lounge with great view. Rothbury 2 min drive. Cragside 5 min drive. Hexham and Hadrians Wall 1 hour drive. Coast 40 min drive. Chris the host very friendly 👍
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2023
Very many thanks for the review David. So pleased you had a good time. Look forward to hopefully hosting you again! Best wishes. Chris

10/10 Excellent

ros b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from home
Lovely 3 bedroomed cottage in a very quiet village, no obvious shops but 2 very nice pubs serving good food. The cottage is extremely well equipped , the lounge with a balcony is upstairs for very apparent reasons once you arrive. My granddaughter is only 2.5 years old but she managed the stairs very easily, nice a gentle. Also equipment available for a baby/ toddler.including, travel cot, stair gate etc. We will definitely stay here again. Great property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2022
VERY MANY THANKS for your enthusiastically encouraging comments Ros - much appreciated. Northumberland clearly didn't disappoint. So pleased you enjoyed yourselves - and that I was able to get the plumber out on your first day! Hope the journey home was not too grueling for your grand-daughter. Look forward to welcoming you again. Best wishes.

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent holiday property
Property is far bigger than we expected and there was plenty of space for a family of 5 and a dog. Very comfortable and had everything we needed for a self catering holiday. Situated in a lovely setting with good pubs in walking distance. Great walks too. Would love to come back and spend longer here.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2022
So pleased you enjoyed your stay Charles! Don't hesitate to make contact when you fancy returning - or anyone you know wants to check out how reliable a holiday reviewer you are! VERY many thanks for your custom and your glowing comments. Very best wishes to you all. Chris & Fiona.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Festive break at sawmills cottage
Really nice cottage in great location not to far from sites we planned to visit would definitely come back
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2022
Very many thanks for the kind review Tony. So pleased to hear you want to return - as so many do! All the very best for 2022!

10/10 Excellent

Helen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect house for our requirements in a beautiful area
The owner couldn’t have been more obliging & helpful. Will use the property again without doubt!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2021
Very many thanks for the fab review Helen! So pleased all went well for Xmas. Hope to see you again in 2022!

8/10 Good

Kenneth F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage
Well equipped had everything you needed. Handy for a super pub next door. Spacious and excellent showers. As it’s a holiday home also there was loads of owners belongings around house and in kitchen cupboards.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
Well provisioned cottage in a beautiful and quiet location, with an excellent pub next door. Plenty to see and do within an hour's drive. The host was very flexible and helpful in adapting to our last minute changes of plans due to the Covid pandemic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2021
So pleased the family enjoyed it Andrea. Thought they would! Very impressed with Robin's morning bike ride! Don't hesitate to let me know if you - or anyone you know - want to go. Many thanks for the review and your kind custom. Hope you are ok and don't feel too left out. Cheers Chris

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home from home in beautiful location.
Sawmills was perfect for our holiday in Northumberland. The house was very clean, and had everything you might need whilst away. Our girls loved the selection of games and DVDs for them to try out too! The balcony was beautiful for an evening glass of wine - what a view. The location was perfect for us with lots to explore nearby - we could easily have stayed longer than the week we had booked. Chris was very helpful when we had questions. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2021
Many thanks for the wonderful review Joanne. Sounds as if you like it as much as we do! Hope to welcome you again. Thankyou so much for your kind booking. Best wishes Chris

8/10 Good

Jan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great venue in beautiful area
Lovely well equipped cottage in a beautiful quiet area. Chris is an excellent host and easy to communicate with. Area round cottage not so easy to navigate by foot. My son and I like to run Sheep ok but not so keen on cows 🤣 Some lovely areas to visit within 40mins both coastal and inland. Fill up your car in advance Nearest petrol station appears to be in Alnwick. Pub next door great and food good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2021
Very many thanks for your favourable review Jan and for your kind custom. Good place for Father's Day ! If you come back - as we, of course, hope you will - you'll see the petrol station and shop that is being built just outside the village. That will make life easier and add to the amenities. Best wishes Chris

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
A lovely cottage, with wonderful views. Stocked with everything you need for a great holiday. With easy access to local beauty spots. Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2021
Thanks for a great review Rebecca! So pleased you liked it - as most people seem to. Your comments and custom are appreciated. Best wishes. Chris

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View, Great Location
The cottage is in a great location for exploring Northumberland and is surrounded by amazing scenery. Chris, the owner, is easy to contact and is very helpful. The cottage is extremely spacious and the living room upstairs has a nice outdoor balcony area to make the most of the surroundings. The cottage is as shown in the pictures and is as described by the owner. It definitely is a family home, as opposed to a typical holiday let. You will see family photo's on the walls and some of the owner's personal possessions in the house. There's so much crockery/cutlery/kitchen equipment - the best equipped place we have ever stayed in! Also, the bed in the upstairs bedroom is huge and so comfy. We took 2 cars, but found the parking was tight for both, so parked 1 car on the main road nearby, but it wasn't an issue. The Three Wheatheads Pub, just around the corner, serves good food/big portions and the beer garden also has the lovely view. We were so lucky to have sunny weather and we had an enjoyable week. We would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2021
Brilliant! So pleased you enjoyed it as much as we do! Hope to hear from you again!

10/10 Excellent

Joost S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect hideaway
Very comfortable house with everything we needed, including excellent showers, large dining kitchen, secluded garden and views across the fells from the spacious lounge. The village has a good dining Inn and no noise. Really. On the first morning we heard no human sound till 11am. So, Thropton is an excellent base to tour Northumberland. We walked to 'Cragside', had ice cream and a pint in Rothbury, played cricket on the beach at Bamburgh, crazy golf in Seahouses, saw Alnwick gardens, Hadrian's wall (Sycamore Gap), Craster (Dunstaburgh Castle) and saw dolphins and porpoise when we nipped down to Tynemouth. Does it get any better?
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2021
So pleased you liked it as much as we do! Many thanks and don’t hesitate to contact us if you want to return. Best wishes!

8/10 Good

Mildred W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break in northumberland ve
Good quiet location in Thropton. Very restful to sit in the evening enjoying the View of the hills. Lots of good walks locally.

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Great location with great views and plenty of space. Well equipped. We will hopefully return!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2021
Pleased - but not surprised - to hear you enjoyed it. Would love you to come back Kathryn!

10/10 Excellent

Kyle D., Inverness

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Northumberland stay
Well equipped detached house. Friendly neighbours and owner. Great base for exploring.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2020
Very many thanks Kyle! So pleased your experience mirrored that of MOST of our guests. Come again!

6/10 Okay

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ok
Ok
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A very pleasant stay in Northumberland
This cottage is in a good location for both the countryside and the sea. Condition and equipment is as described with everything that one could want for a cosy and comfortable stay. We enjoyed a very pleasant holiday in Northumberland.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2020
Pleased to hear you enjoyed the cottage as much as we - and many others - do. Many thanks. Come again!

8/10 Good

Deborah I.

Lovely location
Lovely location, everything we needed, had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2020
Very pleased to have confirmation remainder of visit went well. Many thanks for a review as good and your kind custom Sorry we couldn’t let you have the extra days you wanted Another time? Stay safe

6/10 Okay

Mandy J.

Mixed feelings
Good location for where we wanted to visit. Lovely garden and good weather to enjoy it. During cooler months the conservatory would be very pleasant. House was generally clean enough, clean linen and comfy beds, so good nights sleep made this a pleasant holiday. The disappointing part of the house was that all cupboards had something in them, from extra duvets etc which will be useful in the cooler months (but more practical in vacuum bags) to out of date food stuffs dating back to 2014, which we chucked, in order to have some space for our food. We cleaned the fridge, freezer and cupboard space we cleared and given the good quality of cleaning in the rest of the house I would expect it will stay clean. But packing up and checking the house was clear and that we had all our stuff was made all the more difficult by so many cupboards and draws in the house containing the owners possessions. On the plus side the owner called on the first day to check all was okay and was ready to send out a fixer for the couple of broken items which we declined but I'm sure will be fixed for the next tenants. Neighbours were lovely, but a key safe would make for an easier exchange of keys.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2022
Noted - and acted upon!

8/10 Good

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage in Thropton with lovely views
Spacious 3 bed , 2 bathroom cottage . Good location with a good pub only 5 mins away and Rothbury and Cragside ( a national trust property )only 5 mins drive away. Lots of kitchen equipment in the property, eg coffee maker, cooking utensils, etc, so all you need for self catering. Great to have the 2 bathrooms. Plenty of books and jigsaw puzzles for rainy days.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Many thanks Karen - and for being a good tenant!

8/10 Good

Jon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short hospital related break
Property in lovely location, clean and tidy .Very spacious, lovely views.Slept like a log for the week due to dark skies and location, no noise pollution. Area is lovely aswell if you like it quiet on the roads, tourist areas were not over run with visitors so made for a very relaxing week although we there for a daughters hospital stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
So pleased you liked it-as people tend to do! Many thanks and all the very best, especially re your daughter Cheers

10/10 Excellent

David R., Dundee

An enjoyable week
We found everything we needed for three couples for a week. We were very comfortable, once we got the central heating adjusted right. The cottage is ideally situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, round the corner from a pub and in beautiful countryside.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019