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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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Explore the area

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Cornhill-on-Tweed, ENG
  • Popular LocationFlodden Battlefield4 min drive
  • Popular LocationEtal Castle6 min drive
  • Popular LocationBamburgh Castle29 min drive
  • AirportNewcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)68 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Cornhill on Tweed

In Cornhill on Tweed .You'll find Etal Castle and Flodden Battlefield within 3 miles (5 km) of this cottage. Lady Waterford Hall and Coldstream Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Flodden Battlefield - 4 min drive
  • Etal Castle - 6 min drive
  • Norham Castle - 15 min drive
  • Old Bridge - 20 min drive
  • Bamburgh Castle - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Berwick-Upon-Tweed Station - 29 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • Besom Inn - 8 min drive
  • Collingwood Arms Hotel - 6 min drive
  • The Blue Bell Inn - 15 min walk
  • Cafe Maelmin - 6 min drive
  • The Masons Arms - 14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tastefully renovated, ideally located cottage for a peaceful or active break.

An ideal base for exploring Northumberland or just relaxing, this tastefully renovated stone built cottage sits on a peaceful site with open views of the beautiful countryside of the Till valley. Whether you want to walk, cycle, explore the border towns, castles or beaches or simply slow down and soak up the atmosphere, you will find that our cottage is centrally located, allowing you as much variety as you wish.

The cottage has been in the family for some time but has undergone a total renovation (June 2015), giving it modern comforts whist keeping the period feel of the property. Each of the three bedrooms features an original cast iron fireplace, and the open fire in the large sitting room provides a wonderful focus for marshmallow toasting in the evenings. Our dining area is in front of a double sash window overlooking the large, south facing, walled garden featuring mature trees. From this vantage point you can enjoy the many different bird species which are regular visitors to the garden and surrounding fields and deer are regularly spotted. You may be lucky enough to see a badger, fox or weasel and in the evenings an owl or bats.

We are equipped to accommodate five guests. There is one double bedroom, a second large bedroom with zip and link beds which can be configured as two singles or one super king size bed, and a downstairs single room. We can also provide a travel cot for a sixth, younger guest and have a stone outhouse which can take up to five bicycles.

Local amenities

The cottage lies roughly three and a half miles from Cornhill-on-Tweed to the north or Milfield to the south, both of which have small village shops and pubs. The popular Blue Bell Inn serves lunchtime and evening meals and can be reached on foot in about 10 to 15 minutes: perhaps a little longer on the way back.

Coldstream, a pleasant border town with great views over the River Tweed, is five miles away. It has a larger range of independent shops, pubs and cafes as well as a small supermarket.

Kelso and Berwick-on-Tweed, both of which are well worth visiting, have large supermarkets and most things you would need.

Accommodation

Our large sitting room has two sofas and a reclining chair with footstool arranged around the open fire and a dining table with five chairs in front of the window, overlooking the garden. There is a Flatscreen TV with integrated DVD player, a music system and a selection of DVDs, CDs, games and books.

The kitchen contains an electric cooker and hob, a washing machine, a slimline dishwasher and a microwave, as well as a good range of cooking and baking equipment. The adjoining pantry contains a fridge freezer and has ample storage space.

Bedroom one – a large room overlooking the garden with zip and link beds which can be configured as a superking size or twin beds as required. It has two bedside tables, dressing table, linen closet and a large wardrobe.
Bedroom two – a double bed with wardrobe, chest of drawers and bedside cabinet.

Bedroom three – a downstairs bedroom with single bed, chest of drawers and bedside table.

Bathroom with cast iron bath, shower over the bath, original basin and wc.

All bedrooms overlook the garden.

Other Guest Amenities
Bed linen and towels included.
Hairdryer, iron and ironing board.

Heating
Electric heating throughout controlled by digital thermostats. An unlimited supply of coal is provided for the open fire in the sitting room.

Mobile Network
The mobile signal is intermittent but generally good, although networks may vary.

Babies and Children
A travel cot and high chair are available, as well as a higher wooden chair for younger children.

Garden
There is an open, walled garden in front of the property which is mainly set to lawn and a pleasant sitting area with garden furniture.

Dogs
At present we do not accept dogs.

Property manager

Joanne Iceton

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Including e-cigarettes

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 861 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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Tastefully Renovated Ideally Located Peaceful or Active Break

Frequently asked questions

How close is Tastefully renovated, ideally located cottage for a peaceful or active break. to the airport?

This cottage is 56.8 mi (69-min drive) away from the Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Tastefully renovated, ideally located cottage for a peaceful or active break. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Tastefully renovated, ideally located cottage for a peaceful or active break. to the beach?

This cottage is 14.6 mi (23-min drive) from Cheswick Sands and 14.9 mi (30-min drive) from Holy Island Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tastefully renovated, ideally located cottage for a peaceful or active break. offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Tastefully renovated, ideally located cottage for a peaceful or active break.?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Tastefully renovated, ideally located cottage for a peaceful or active break.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Tastefully renovated, ideally located cottage for a peaceful or active break.?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Tastefully renovated, ideally located cottage for a peaceful or active break. have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Tastefully renovated, ideally located cottage for a peaceful or active break. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Tastefully renovated, ideally located cottage for a peaceful or active break. to downtown Cornhill on Tweed?

This cottage is 3 mi away from Cornhill on Tweed.

Tastefully renovated, ideally located cottage for a peaceful or active break. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Walter D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Northumberland at its best
Very peaceful, beautiful location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Philip H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most relaxing week in well equipped cottage
The property is extremely well equipped. The owner has clearly taken trouble and answers any texts very quickly. The bedrooms, and lounge/dining area are spacious and comfortable. The kitchen has everything but can be cold. The downstairs bathroom feels a little spartan and is approached along a corridor. That said, it was a fine stay and a very convenient location for the coast, National Park and the Scottish Borders. Recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Roomy, comfortable accommodation in a beautiful setting
A great place for a family holiday. The cottage is equipped with everything you could need, the beds are comfortable, and the setting is amazing. Lots of places nearby to visit/discover. Would love to come back again. A wonderful holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday
We had a lovely time in this cottage. It was very cosy but also spacious enough for our family of 4. The garden isn't really accessible and WiFi would have been useful for checking places etc but on the other hand it was a bit of a wake up for our teenager! I would definitely recommended this property and the area. Just lovely.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for active holiday
Property was very clean and tidy seemingly recently decorated with all the facilities we required. It is situated within a working farm, but was very peaceful and the wildlife in the surrounding countryside wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Paul J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic charms in a lovely rural location
Not recommended for someone looking for 5 star luxury but we liked its simple rustic charms and the location. Despite it being August we got good use of the fire and even spent a rainy day in playing the games and watching one of the DVDs. Double mattress needs changing but Joanne says she’ll get a new one. Lots of things to do near(ish) by like Bamburgh beach, Holy Island, Berwick, walked into Etal over a ford, St Cuthbert’s cave. If you’re looking for a simple but well-equipped (especially the kitchen) cottage in a very rural spot, this might well be the one for you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kari B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place!
We had a lovely stay at the cottage, and the communication with the owners was great all the way through! Very comfortable and spacious with everything we needed, which made our stay with our two young children a real pleasure. We loved the quiet location, and the kids enjoyed the farm setting and all it had to offer. A short drive away to some lovely villages, and a good base for exploring Northumberland in general. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Isabella A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and stunning location.
Lovely short stay in the cottage. We really enjoyed ourselves and the gorgeous countryside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Marieke A., rijen

Nice Tiny house in the countryside.
The rooms are fine and Nice furnished. Electric heating works Quickly and the fire is easy wording. Only to Get into the garden you have to pass the neighbours garden. Lots of public footpaths in the neighbourhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

A lovely cottage in a stunning location.
A perfect base for exploring the wonderful Northumberland countryside. The cottage is adequately stocked and is ideal for walking/cycling/running straight from the doorstep into the stunning countryside. Great for a family of five who enjoy the outdoors.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018