The Forge | Allendale | Wentworth Place | Northumbria

4.9★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

31 Customer Review(s)

Florence
November 2024

“Cottage was well equipped and comfortable.”

.in an ideal location to do long walks and relaxing.

.in an ideal location to do long walks and relaxing.

- Florence, November 2024
Alan October 2024

“An outstanding property in a superb location .”

Spotless and comfortable . Only critical comment is that the key box to obtain the property key was a nightmare and it took me an hour and bruised hand to make it work not helped by the darkness and the appalling storm . Really must improve that

- Alan, October 2024
Andrew October 2024

“A good holiday cottage decorated and fitted to a high standard.”

We will definitely use it again next time we visit the area. It was well-heated, and the sofas and beds were very comfortable. The shower was really good, and although there were four of us, there was plenty of hot water. Allendale is a nice village, and the house is in a good position, a short walk from a pub, cafe, and a Co-op. If you park at an angle you can easily reverse onto the driveway, although there is plenty of on-road parking within a few metres if you have more than one car.

- Andrew, October 2024
Margaret September 2024

“A lovely cottage in a beautiful village.”

We had a wonderful two weeks in your lovely cottage - it was clean, spacious, and had everything we needed to make our stay in Northumberland pleasant and comfortable. The cottage is really well situated as well with all the village shops a very short stroll down the road, and Hexham only a 20 min drive away. The off-road parking was definitely a plus! Thank you too for the basket of goodies on arrival - this was most appreciated and very welcome after a long journey. The only issue (which wasn't even really an issue) was that we couldn't find a guest/visitor book, so we couldn't leave any lovely comments or recommendations for places to visit/eat for other guests! Overall we very much enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend the Forge.

- Margaret, September 2024
Morven July 2024

“Place immaculate The upstairs doors (particularly the middle bedroom) where ...”

Place immaculate The upstairs doors (particularly the middle bedroom) where the catch goes the metal - the metal is sticking out dangerous for injury and clothes ripping

- Morven, July 2024
Sarah August 2023

“It was an amazing stay at The Forge!”

The house was clean, comfortable and well looked after, in a very nice, calm village. Would definitely recommend!

- Sarah, August 2023
Zelda August 2023

“We had a lovely break in the Forge.”

It was spotlessly clean with great facilities. There was a very welcome welcome pack there for us on arrival which was very thoughtful. The beds were comfy, the shower is fab and the kitchen is very well equipped. Instructions were clear and the wood burning stove was easy to light and warned us up after a rainy day. There is a wee yard you can barbecue in if you need and a park just across the road makes up for the lack of garden. There are two pubs within east walking distance and Allendale itself is a great spot to explore the area from and is a lovely, quiet village. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the village or the property. If you pushed me for constructive feedback literally the only thing I can say is that it would be helpful if there were also some kitchen basics like olive oil and salt and pepper in the kitchen as some self catering properties have. But that was a minor inconvenience, the property literally has everything else…even a water bowl for the dog! We loved it and may well be back for a return visit. Thank you for a great stay.

- Zelda, August 2023
Sarah May 2023

“Another stay at The Forge.”

A great area to explore with a toddler. The furthest we travelled away was to Killhope. The community is very welcoming and offer helpful suggestions of local walks and shops.

- Sarah, May 2023
Paul May 2023

“We had a fantastic stay at this cottage.”

A massive WOW from us.very clean and comfortable with everything needed for the stay…close to local amenities and lots of lovely walks to hand.the owners have done a great job with this place and a huge thank you.would definitely recommend and book again

- Paul, May 2023
Karen April 2023

“We stayed at The Forge in Allendale and we not disappointed.”

We parked a small camper van in the parking space provided with careful reversing. The house was spacious for 6 people and a dog. It was very clean, warm and comfortable. If it got too warm we turned all the individual radiators down or off. We would have loved to use the log burner but wasn’t necessary. The kitchen was extremely well equipped and as we ate in most evenings this was very welcomed. The beds were comfortable and the shower amazing after some long days walking. The pubs in the village were great for a pint or two and the locals were lovely. We used the local Indian take away and the once weekly wood-fired pizza van. Both of which were excellent quality and we would recommend. There is a lovely park opposite The Forge for children or a dog. The walk down to the river and back around to the village is right on the doorstep. We highly recommend a stay at The Forge in Allendale we had a great time.

- Karen, April 2023
Stephanie April 2023

“Perfect few days in a gorgeous place.”

Thank you so much x

- Stephanie, April 2023
Paul March 2023

“Was excellent base for Allendale challenge.”

Great cottage, plenty of space, everything that we needed. Will def use again

- Paul, March 2023
Richard March 2023

“The house was warm and clean, central to the village and easy to access.”

Some of the longe furniture was a bit uncomfortable as was one of the beds but apart from that we were very happy with our stay. We would recommend the Forge to anyone. Richard.

- Richard, March 2023
Jason February 2023

“What an amazing cottage.”

We had the fire on most evenings and a lovely relaxing break. Would definitely recommend.

- Jason, February 2023
Fiona November 2022

“We had a lovely time at The Forge.”

The house was very clean ,warm and comfortable. It had everything we needed for a relaxing stay .we would definitely recommend to family and friends .

- Fiona, November 2022
Gavin September 2022

“Overall a great cottage to spend a week.”

Lovely and comfortable. However When we arrived it was raining and the drain at the back of the property was blocked so we had to walk through a large puddle to get to the door. It would also of been good to of been able to have more control over when the heating came on.

- Gavin, September 2022
Jane September 2022

“Very well equipped, rather chilly as we were instructed to not turn up the heat - and it wasn't obvious how you could.”

So the wood burner was a real boon in the evenings. Walking books and books about the area were much appreciated. The cottage is for up to six people and would be great if you have kids - and we enjoyed it - but it is not really a "cosy" cottage - with all the internal charm of a 60's new build. Also, the Venetian blinds. And for some inexplicable reason, the living room and kitchen doors has been removed, meaning that it was hard to keep the downstairs warm. Overall, an enjoyable week but you might want to note the the pubs don't serve food during the week.

- Jane, September 2022
Denise July 2022

“A lovely well equipped cottage -dog bowls provided and kitchen had everything you’d need- nice tea, coffee and Jam basket in the table to welcome us .”

Thank you

- Denise, July 2022
Sarah May 2022

“Perfect for our little group of three generations.”

The Forge was spacious and well-equipped to cater for ourselves close to the quiet centre of Allendale Town. The kitchen was particularly well stocked with good quality cooking implements to cook a variety of meals. The local and independent Allendale Coop was stocked with an amazing range of ingredients and useful items. The people of the local area are proud of their produce and always so friendly. Bit of a backwater for a peaceful time exploring the nature and landscape, and learning about the lead mining heritage.

- Sarah, May 2022
Joanne April 2022

“The Forge at Allendale is a fantastic cottage to stay in.”

Very spacious, warm with all the facilities you could possibly need. We all really enjoyed our stay here and loved the village and surrounding area. The only improvement I would suggest to make this accommodation 5+ star would be softer beds as my sister and I have issues with our back and arthritis and found the beds somewhat too hard for us. For anyone wishing to stay in Northumberland I would highly recommend this cottage.

- Joanne, April 2022
Brian October 2021

“The cottage was spotless and fully equipped with everything we required.”

The fittings and crockery were excellent. I would recommend The Forge to friends as an excellent base to explore the North Pennines.

- Brian, October 2021
Jane September 2021

“The property was warm and very clean with well equipped kitchen.”

The few aspects that let it down for us were the beds being very uncomfortable, the parking space is truly only for a small car and the rooms tend to be quite dark inside due to the location. Allendale is a great place to stay however. We had no problem parking our car on the street and were able to safely store our bikes behind the house.

- Jane, September 2021
Nicola September 2021

“Very comfortable, well-equipped, large cottage.”

Had everything we needed.

- Nicola, September 2021
Kirsten July 2021

“Lovely accommodation situated in a lovely area!”

- Kirsten, July 2021
Jennifer July 2021

“Fantastic cottage.”

Immaculate and with excellent cooking utensils etc. Everything provided for including dishwasher tablets. Beds comfy and the linen smelt lovely. My only criticism would be the water pressure. If some one was running any sort of water downstairs the water pressure in the bathroom failed. Also a mirror in every bedroom would be an advantage. However overall was very impressed and the village was lovely and people very friendly

- Jennifer, July 2021
Anjie June 2021

“Parking is a problem, everyday that we were there, we were asked to move the car and some were quite unpleasant.”

- Anjie, June 2021
Keeley June 2021

“The cottage is perfect.”

Has everything you need.It was spotlessly clean. It's very cosy, but also loads of space. We usually have issues with the beds not being comfortable, these were lovely and comfortable. The walk to the shops, cafe, chemist and pubs is only a few minutes. We went on a motorbike and the parking inside the gate was perfect. Parking available on the road outside too. Lovely area, just a little drive to the beautiful roads and stunning views. Wifi, netflix, iron, hairdryer, heated airer, bath and shower. You couldn't ask for more!

- Keeley, June 2021
M June 2021

“Lovely village in a lovely part of the country.”

- M, June 2021
Nick October 2020

“Probably the cleanest and best thought out cottage we've stayed in recently, roomy but cozy and very warm.”

A great stay.

- Nick, October 2020
Ian September 2020

“The cottage is very comfortable, well equipped and in very good order.”

It is also very convenient for local shops and pubs. But the off road parking space is very small and awkward to access, with a larger car it might be better to park on the road or in the square.

- Ian, September 2020
Paul August 2020

“The cottage had recently been refurbished to very high standard, very well equipped every thing was brand new.”

Excellent highly recommended.

- Paul, August 2020

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x family bedroom with double bed and single bed, 2 x twin
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
Cloakroom with basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating and woodburning stove
Electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, TV and WiFi
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for one small car, with roadside parking available
One pet welcome
Sorry, no smoking allowed
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.2 miles

The property

Nestled amidst the countryside setting of the North Pennines AONB in the pretty village of Allendale is the holiday cottage The Forge.

This stone built semi-detached cottage property can host friends and families in pursuit of exploring this wonderful part of Northumberland.

Enter into the sitting room where the wood burning stove takes centre stage and relax after long walks on the moorland.

Enjoy preparing and dining in the spacious kitchen/diner where appliances are arranged in a contemporary setting.

Head upstairs to the bedrooms and the well-appointed bathroom with a bath and walk-in shower.

The master bedroom is a large room with a double bed and a single bed - ideal for families with young children - whilst the two remaining rooms both have twin beds.

Within a short distance of the cottage is a shop for picking up essentials, a family butcher, cafe and a selection of pubs for well-deserved relaxation after an action packed day.

After exploring the village enjoy a gentle stroll along the pretty River East Allen or sample Allendale real ale from the town’s own brewery located at Allen Mill.

The surrounding countryside setting of the North Pennines AONB is popular with both walkers and cyclists and it is easy to see why with its plethora of routes taking in moorlands, waterfalls and wildlife.

For the serious walkers and fell runners the 26 mile Allendale Challenge takes place annually.

Immerse in the history of Northumberland by visiting the UNESCO World Heritage site Hadrian’s Wall, which provides wonderful walks with breath-taking scenery of rugged landscape.

Other places to visit whilst staying here include the market town of Hexham, Killhope Mine, the city of Newcastle and the Heritage coastline.

The Forge is a superb base for that long awaited holiday in Northumberland.

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About the location

ALLENDALE

Hexham 11 miles; Allenheads 8 miles; Newcastle 34 miles.

The town of Allendale was once the centre of a busy lead mining area, and many relics of the mining era remain around the area. Allendale is ideally placed for access to Carlisle and Lake District to the west, Hexham, Newcastle and Durham to the east and the Hadrian's Wall just to the north, as well as the Scottish Borders. There are lots of walks, cycling opportunities and unspoilt villages in the surrounding North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is an ideal location for exploring the surrounding countryside or travelling further north to the glorious Heritage Coastline. Allendale is home to the New Year tradition of Tar Bar'ls well worthing seeing or visit in the autumn to visit the Allen Valleys Folk Festival. Furthermore Allendale is a popular stay for cyclists carrying out the Coast to Coast.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Cottage was well equipped and comfortable.”

“An outstanding property in a superb location .”

“A good holiday cottage decorated and fitted to a high standard.”

“A lovely cottage in a beautiful village.”

“Place immaculate The upstairs doors (particularly the middle bedroom) where ...”

“It was an amazing stay at The Forge!”

“We had a lovely break in the Forge.”

“Another stay at The Forge.”

“We had a fantastic stay at this cottage.”

“We stayed at The Forge in Allendale and we not disappointed.”

“Perfect few days in a gorgeous place.”

“Was excellent base for Allendale challenge.”

“The house was warm and clean, central to the village and easy to access.”

“What an amazing cottage.”

“We had a lovely time at The Forge.”

“Overall a great cottage to spend a week.”

“Very well equipped, rather chilly as we were instructed to not turn up the heat - and it wasn't obvious how you could.”

“A lovely well equipped cottage -dog bowls provided and kitchen had everything you’d need- nice tea, coffee and Jam basket in the table to welcome us .”

“Perfect for our little group of three generations.”

“The Forge at Allendale is a fantastic cottage to stay in.”

“The cottage was spotless and fully equipped with everything we required.”

“The property was warm and very clean with well equipped kitchen.”

“Very comfortable, well-equipped, large cottage.”

“Lovely accommodation situated in a lovely area!”

“Fantastic cottage.”

“Parking is a problem, everyday that we were there, we were asked to move the car and some were quite unpleasant.”

“The cottage is perfect.”

“Lovely village in a lovely part of the country.”

“Probably the cleanest and best thought out cottage we've stayed in recently, roomy but cozy and very warm.”

“The cottage is very comfortable, well equipped and in very good order.”

“The cottage had recently been refurbished to very high standard, very well equipped every thing was brand new.”

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ALLENDALE