Millennium Cottage | Christon Bank | Alnwick | Northumbria

4.9★

8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

107 Customer Review(s)

Jacky
November 2024

“The cottage was spacious but cosy.”

It was well equipped and well maintained and had an abundance of parking space and lots of outdoor space. It was an ideal base for walks out from the cottage and for exploring the Northumberland coast.

It was well equipped and well maintained and had an abundance of parking space and lots of outdoor space. It was an ideal base for walks out from the cottage and for exploring the Northumberland coast.

- Jacky, November 2024
Allison October 2024

“Really great property, well equipped for all the family, had a problem with one of the oven, but the owner done an excellent job getting everything sorted out.”

Would go back here again for another visit

- Allison, October 2024

Thanks for your lovely feedback. Delighted you had a great time at the cottage. Kind regards. Property Owner
Julie September 2024

“Lovely cottage.”

Very peaceful with large grounds in a quiet friendly village. Well equipped and very comfortable. Well placed for exploring the Northumberland coast. On clear nights it is also worth taking a look at night sky from the back as there is very little light pollution. Thoroughly enjoyable holiday. Welcome hamper was a very lovely surprise and was appreciated.

- Julie, September 2024

Thanks for your lovely feedback. Delighted you enjoyed your time at Millennium Cottage. Kind regards. Property Owner
Terry August 2024

“My Family had two wonderful weeks at Millennium cottage.”

The welcome pack was wonderful as was the accommodation. Perfect location to explore Northumberland and the cottage itself was one of the best we have stayed at. Owners we really friendly as were the locals in the pub.

- Terry, August 2024

Thanks for the fabulous feedback. Delighted you enjoyed your stay at the cottage. Kind regards. Property Owner
Colin August 2024

“A perfect location for a family break in Northumberland.”

The property has all the facilities needed for a relaxing holiday The cottage was beautiful as was the garden and the surrounds. A great location from which to visit the lovely local beaches and towns.

- Colin, August 2024

Thanks so much for the great feedback. Delighted you enjoyed your break at the cottage. Kind regards. Peter. Property Owner
Claire July 2024

“We absolutely loved Millenium Cottage, it was so clean and spacious and we loved the gardens!”

Great location!

- Claire, July 2024

Thank you so much for your lovely comments about the cottage and the gardens. Much appreciated. Kind regards. Property Owner
Katharine June 2024

“Lovely, spacious, very clean with everything you would need.”

Excellent location, wonderful decking. Within easy reach of so many attractions, but also perfect for staying put and relaxing.

- Katharine, June 2024

Thank you for your lovely feedback. Delighted you had a lovely stay at the cottage. Kind regards. Property Owner
Alan June 2024

“We have staying in the property many times and we have never been disappointed.”

It suits everyone.

- Alan, June 2024

Thanks for your great feedback. It was lovely to welcome you back to the cottage again. Kind regards, Peter Rogerson. Property Owner
Hayley May 2024

“Fabulous cottage in a great location, just as described.”

Plenty of crockery etc in the kitchen even for 8 of us and a welcome basket full of treats. Very comfortable. Plenty for the children to do with the games room and the large garden- us adults got some quiet time apart from when the dads were roped into playing hide and seek!!

- Hayley, May 2024

Thanks for the great feedback. Delighted that you had a great time at the cottage. Kind regards. Property Owner
Paul May 2024

“Great location , large well maintained gardens.”

Well equipped.

- Paul, May 2024
Barrie May 2024

“The cottage is all what it says in advertisement + our family enjoyed our stay cannot rate it enough.”

On the plus side Peter the owner emailed me to say we could have the cottage early a very nice jesture,will recommend Millenium Cottage to our friends. ,

- Barrie, May 2024

Thanks for the great feedback. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards, Peter. Property Owner
Julie February 2024

“We had a fabulous stay at Millennium Cottage - spacious, warm and welcoming - location ideal with places nearby to visit.”

Loved piano and we had a lot of singing nights so very pleased cottage was detached! Local pub small and very friendly. Plenty of things to do - visitors would need a car. Would definitely recommend and hope to return myself. Thank you

- Julie, February 2024

Thanks very much for your great feedback. Glad you enjoyed your time at the cottage and especially the piano inspired entertainment! Hope to see you back again in the future. Kind regards, Peter. Property Owner
Fay February 2024

“Lovely clean, comfortable cottage.”

Very spacious, Excellent amenities. Great place to stay and tour Northumberland. Would definitely return to this cottage.

- Fay, February 2024

Thank you very much for your lovely feedback. Delighted you had a great time at the cottage. Hope to see you again sometime. Kind regards, Peter Property Owner
Neil February 2024

“We all had a lovely week at the cottage.”

The piano was good entertainment and the games room too for the kids. Just a few minor things. The French door is hard to lock and unlock, the decking was a bit slippy and the shower upstairs collected a lot of water and I had to unblock the toilet a couple of times. The plumbing seems to make a noise when running the taps. This did not affect our stay at all and we would stay again and recommend. Laney & Neil and the rest of the Wignalls

- Neil, February 2024
Arthur William December 2023

“A great cosy cottage, ideally situated.”

The owners were very hospitable and provided a really nice hamper on arrival. This was the basis of a great holiday, Northumberland is so beautiful and there is so much to see and do.

- Arthur William, December 2023

Thank you very much for your lovely comments. Delighted you had a great stay in Christon Bank. We hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards, Peter. Property Owner
John November 2023

“First Class property.”

Well equipped Oil fired central heating was excellent Weather was very cold so could not take advantage of all the facilities

- John, November 2023

Thank you for your lovely comments and great feedback. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards, Peter. Property Owner
Janine November 2023

“What a beautiful cottage it's our 2nd time of coming to this cottage, it has everything you require .”

The nice touch of the basket of goodies is welcoming . Thank you Peter for letting us stay again and we will be back

- Janine, November 2023

Thanks again for visiting us at Millennium Cottage and your great feedback. Look forward to seeing you again in the future. Kind regards, Peter. Property Owner
Christopher October 2023

“Fabulous property spacious and superbly equipped.”

Our party was made up of grandparents, parent and three grandsons 11 - 18. Property gave us all space when required and the opportunity to be together. Games room a definite hit. The peace and tranquillity of the area around the cottage was very welcome. Great base to explore from. First class property I have no reservations about. Thank you for the opportunity to share this treasure.

- Christopher, October 2023

Many thanks for your lovely, positive feedback. Hope to see you back sometime in the future. Kind regards. Property Owner
Adam October 2023

“Only slight observation is that the downstairs shower is not very powerful.”

- Adam, October 2023

Thanks for your comment. We are upgrading the pump on the showers in January so should be much better in future. Property Owner
Jane September 2023

“Great property for a family, massive garden and good facilities for kids.”

Enjoyed our stay and owner very friendly and helpful. Thanks!

- Jane, September 2023

Thanks for your great feedback. Hope to see you again sometime. Best regards. Property Owner
Kate August 2023

“We had a brilliant time at the cottage.”

It catered for all ages, the games room and football net were used so much and loved. The cottage was clean and comfortable with an amazing view from outside. We would definitely book again as it is close to the beach and everything we need to enjoy a holiday. Thankyou so much.

- Kate, August 2023

Thanks so much for your lovely feedback. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind regards. Property Owner
Susan June 2023

“Seven of us stayed at Millennium Cottage from 10th - 24th June 2023.”

And had a brilliant holiday. Millennium Cottage was a really lovely cottage and had everything we needed and in a ideal position to explore a lot of Northumberland. Would definitely recommend Millennium Cottage.

- Susan, June 2023

Hi Susan. Thanks for your lovely feedback. It was lovely to meet you all and delighted you had a great holiday. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards, Peter. Property Owner
Bernhard May 2023

“We ( five old men from Germany) were very satisfied with the Millenium Cottage .”

It provided everything we needed and more, We would like to come again some day. The booking with Sykes was perfect and the information accurate. Everybody we talked to was very helpful and friendly.

- Bernhard, May 2023

Thank you for your very positive feedback. We hope to see you return in the future. Property Owner
Barrie May 2023

“Great house and facilities”

- Barrie, May 2023

Thank you very much for your great feedback. Glad you enjoyed the cottage. Property Owner
Marcus December 2022

“Thank you so much for a great stay at Millennium Cottage.”

It was spacious, well equipped,warm and homely during a very cold week indeed. We'd love to come again.

- Marcus, December 2022

Thanks you so much for your lovely feedback. Sorry you had a couple of issues during your stay but appreciate you didn’t let them spoil your break. Look forward to seeing you again. Property Owner
David November 2022

“Our second stay at the property.”

Both times have found it comfortable, well eqipped and very well located for seeing the area.

- David, November 2022

Thank you so much for your lovely comments. Hope to see you again Property Owner
Hugh November 2022

“We’ve already left feedback for the owners.”

Brilliant, comfortable well equipped house and we’d hope to return again someday.

- Hugh, November 2022

Thanks so much for your lovely comments. Delighted you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Karl July 2022

“Lovely holiday home and area easy to get to places from here the perfect hub to get to places from”

- Karl, July 2022

Thanks for your great feedback. Delighted that you were happy with the cottage and the location. Property Owner
Deirdre June 2022

“A beautiful spacious house in a tranquil setting with the peace and quiet that our family needed.”

Lots of fun activities provided; the pool table was a big hit. One drawback: my three menfolk are well over six feet, so foot boards on the beds makes it hard to get comfortable. Also, I know a good piano-tuner! That aside, I would happily return to this house.

- Deirdre, June 2022

Thanks for your lovely feedback. Property Owner
Jonathan May 2022

“We enjoyed a lovely week at Millenium Cottage.”

The cottage itself is spacious and comfortable as well as being very well equipped, all the kitchen kit you might need including coffee machine (essential!), plenty of pots, pans, crockery cutlery and glasses which can sometimes be lacking in a holiday let! The garden was fantastic for the kids to play in and we enjoyed sitting on the large deck to eat our meals outside. The games room was a bonus which the kids also enjoyed. The owner was helpful and friendly and even posted back some luggage we forgot to pack. We would definitely reccomend Millenium Cottage and would love to return I'm the future.

- Jonathan, May 2022

Thank you so much for your lovely feed back. Property Owner
Paul April 2022

“We were a party of 8 and this cottage was great - loads of space and close proximity to the wonderful Northumberland Coast.”

Huge garden and walks from the door, kids loved the games and the piano. Liked the house so much we never even made it to the pub

- Paul, April 2022

Thank you very much for your lovely comments. Hopefully we will welcome you back in the future. Kind regards. Peter. Property Owner
John March 2022

“We were visiting my home county with friends and chose Millennium Cottage for the facilities available and location.”

I’m pleased to say we were not disappointed. A very well appointed cottage with spacious rooms, good heating throughout and the fun of a separate games room. Great for exploring all Northumberland has to offer from Holy Island to Newcastle with Cragside, Bamburgh and the coastline and a trip to Beamish Museum. We would certainly stay at the cottage again.

- John, March 2022

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We are constantly trying to maintain and improve things at the cottage so it’s good to know we are doing a decent job. Kind regards. Peter Rogerson. Property Owner
Jill January 2022

“We had a great stay in Millennium Cottage.”

Right from the start it felt like home. Accommodation and facilities were excellent and a perfect fit for our party of five adults and a child. We wouldn’t change a thing. Even enjoyed the deck at night - star gazing and northern lights spotting - what more could you want!

- Jill, January 2022

Thanks for your lovely review. We are continually upgrading our facilities and really appreciate your feedback. Look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards. Property Owner
Rosemary December 2021

“Really nice cottage.”

Spacious and well equipped

- Rosemary, December 2021
David November 2021

“We started our stay in difficult circumstances, with the problems caused to power, etc in the area, by Storm Arwen.”

The owner kept us fully informed, and once we decided to travel, he made every effort to make the property as cosy as possible. Once the power was restored we had a thoroughly enjoyable week in a lovely, comfortable cottage. Well equipped throughout. Christon Bank proved to be a good location for exploring the area. Would not hesitate to return or recommend to friends.

- David, November 2021
Nick October 2021

“This is a beautiful cottage in a beautiful spot, its immaculately clean and very comfortable.”

- Nick, October 2021
Judith October 2021

“A fantastic holiday cottage in an ideal spot for discovering Northumberland.”

The cottage had everything we required and lots of space to relax and chill in

- Judith, October 2021
Christine September 2021

“Lovely big house with ample secure garden.”

But the comfort of the place was uncomfortable. Mattresses on beds in 3 rooms are old and worn out. One member of our party has come away with a bad back. The corner settee in the main sitting room is very old , worn and uncomfortable. It is time that Sykes made sure that owners update the furniture in holiday homes to a better standard. Mattresses should be changed every 8 yrs at least. We were hoping to catch up with our Netflix and other viewing while on holiday in the evenings but unfortunately this holiday home does not have one smart TV between the 3 in the house. Surely in these modern times this would be a facility one would expect. Especially when paying £900 a week !

- Christine, September 2021

Thank you for taking the time to leave your comments. I am sorry and disappointed to read that you did not think of your time at Millennium Cottage as comfortable. We have not had complaints regarding the comfort of the beds or mattresses before so this was surprising to read, we are sorry that you felt affected your stay and will monitor future reviews about this. We do not list a Smart TV in the amenities of the property but we do provide an Amazon Fire Stick in one of the TV's which has lots of shows and apps on for you to use. I hope the points you have raised did not ruin your stay at Millennium Cottage. Property Owner
Fiona July 2021

“The owner was gardening at the time of our arrival and it was lovely to exchange pleasantries personally.”

The welcome pack was an exciting additional extra for us and the children! Thank you.

- Fiona, July 2021
Emma May 2021

“Absolutely gorgeous house and gardens a brilliant base to relax in and enjoy yet within short drives to so many beautiful places like bamburgh castle, sea houses, Alnwick, amble , fearne islands and too many beaches to name .”

The owner is lovely would definitely recommend and return ourselves . We had an amazing week and made family memories Thank you again kindest regards The Cottrell’s

- Emma, May 2021
Nicola October 2020

“Lovely cottage with everything we needed for a great week.”

- Nicola, October 2020
Philip October 2020

“The house was excellent, just what we expected.”

The location was superb and that's what was important for us. We received a lovely welcome pack which was very nice to have. Northumberland is a wonderful place , so much to see and do. The house like I said was lovely and we did not want for anything, it has everything that you need. Also it was very clean and tidy and I would definitely recommend this house. We will be making a return visit next year. Thank you for a great week!

- Philip, October 2020
David September 2020

“An excellent property in a lovely quiet, rural setting Excellent kitchen with lovely views Ideal central location for day trips around the area Perfect break away from the current madness of the world!”

- David, September 2020
Simon July 2020

“The cottage was wonderful, loved the garden space.”

- Simon, July 2020
Sarah February 2020

“A great holiday cottage in a beautiful area close to all the local tourist attractions.”

Perfect for two families with teenagers. The games room was a hit. Warm and cosy.

- Sarah, February 2020
Lesley February 2020

“We had a lovely week at Millennium Cottage.”

It was very spacious and very well kitted out. The children had plenty of room to play, we did venture outside into the gardens, which were extensive, but it was very cold and one of our grandchildren is used to much warmer climates so having the space inside the cottage was great. When we arrived the house was spotless and there was a very generous 'Welcome' pack. The log fire was tremendous and when this was on, we didn't need the heating on. All the bedrooms were of generous proportions and there was plenty of wardrobes and drawers. The washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher were much appreciated additions. The only negative is that the photos show that there is a bath and there isn't, although the written information clearly states that it is two shower rooms, so my fault for not checking, but we managed with the baby bath that was provided as the children were small enough to get in it. A car is an essential requirement when staying here, as there doesn't appear to be a bus that comes through and there is only a small convenience store and a pub. Thanks again for a wonderful week, would definitely book again.

- Lesley, February 2020
James January 2020

“We had a amazing time at this cottage it had everything and more we could ask for and when we arrived we had a welcome basket which was a lovely touch heating on and milk in fridge .”

Kids loved games room and the space in house and we cant wait to book back up .

- James, January 2020
Colin December 2019

“Millennium Cottage was absolutely fantastic, perfect for our needs.”

Peter was a fantastic host, always available to answer any questions and very accommodating when we requested to extend our stay at short notice. Thank you for a great stay, we will bear Millennium Cottage in mind if we need to stay in the area again.

- Colin, December 2019
Sandra November 2019

“Excellent property.”

We would book it again

- Sandra, November 2019
Sarah October 2019

“Great property with lots of space.”

Perfect for small children, especially my train obsessed two year old (it's close to a level crossing but noise not a problem). Big garden and games room for older kids. Not far to lots of stunning beaches. Warm and cosy when the weather wasn't so great. Owner very friendly and helpful.

- Sarah, October 2019
Patricia October 2019

“House is in a great location, and potentially has everything that a larger family would need to keep everyone happy.”

2 double bedrooms, 2 twin rooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 lounges and a games room - great. And in the Summer months great outdoor spaces. With a little TLC it could be amazing! With the house being in a village we werent expecting quite as much noise, it is metres from a very busy train line and level crossing, and the road through the village was quite busy too with HGVs. When we arrived there was a terrible smell on opening the utility room door, the washing machine had stagnant water in the door seal and was absolutely filthy, took a fair bit of cleaning and several washes (empty) to get it to a useable standard. The master bedroom had a memory foam mattress but the other beds would benefit from new mattresses as they were rather flat and springs could be felt.

- Patricia, October 2019
John August 2019

“Lovely place, really comfortable especially the beds!”

Great area, super welcome pack and very friendly locals. What more could you want!

- John, August 2019
Julie August 2019

“Well equipped kitchen, plenty of space and the games were well received.”

Loved the welcome pack, definitely recommend this house.

- Julie, August 2019
John August 2019

“The cottage was clean, comfortable & spacious.”

The welcome pack was a very generous surprise. We have used Sykes for many holidays now and this is one of the best holiday cottages we have used. We only have one minor grouse. When we booked, there was a bath installed in the upstairs bathroom, however this was later replaced by a shower and we were not informed by Sykes until 7 weeks before our holiday, which left us with a bit of a dilemma as our grandchildren are unhappy in showers and there was little time to find alternative accommodation. The lack of a bath didn't prove to be a major problem - it would just have been nice to have had a bit more notice.

- John, August 2019
Sheila July 2019

“Cottage was so spacious, centrally located and with a small games room.”

It had 3 upstairs bedroom and a ground floor bedroom so was very adaptable. There were 2sitting rooms and a very large kitchen diner. Countryside was wonderful with superb beaches. Weather was also very kind. Generous welcome pack on arrival and friendly host. Could not be bettered.

- Sheila, July 2019
Linda July 2019

“The cottage was very well equipped and the welcome pack was much appreciated .”

Also the enclosed decking area was a safe place for our toddler to play .

- Linda, July 2019
Beryl April 2019

“Comfortable family cottage.”

Very central. All the attractions were close by which meant we didn't have far to travel. The cottage is well equipped and the kids enjoyed the games room. There is a large garden which would have been great to use if the weather had been better. You can easily imagine having a glass of wine on a summer evening on the patio. We settled for the log fire. Really enjoyed the cottage and would recommend a stay there.

- Beryl, April 2019
Joanna February 2019

“Good, comfortable, well equipped.”

Single beds rather flimsy.

- Joanna, February 2019
Claire February 2019

“The cottage was spacious, cosy, well equipped and the welcome pack left by the owner was so kind.”

The games room outside was brilliant.

- Claire, February 2019
Gary December 2018

“Beautiful, clean, quiet, modern cottage with everything you'd expect for a great holiday.”

The combined dining area and kitchen was great for socialising around the table. The beds were all very comfortable - no complaints. The log fire was an added bonus and easy to maintain. The house was actually warm and cosy enough without it but it added to the magic. The configuration of bedrooms, bathrooms and two sitting rooms proved ideal for our very mixed party of friends and family but would equally adapt to families with kids or elderly and less mobile relatives. We were there in the middle of winter so we couldn't really take advantage of the outdoor facilities - decking, gardens, bbq etc. Some nice local walks and lots to do nearby although the local seaside could do with better parking at peak times. (Christmas week for us - and couldn't get near Craster!) The convenience store in Embleton is friendly and well stocked - unlike the laughable local shop in Christon Bank! We'll definitely be back in the summer!

- Gary, December 2018
Frances November 2018

“It was everything we were hoping for and it far exceeded our expectations.”

- Frances, November 2018
Eileen June 2018

“The accommodation exceeded what is normally expected in a self catering cottage.”

- Eileen, June 2018
George June 2018

“Super accommodation - hamper most welcome.”

Excellent hosts and we had a lovely time

- George, June 2018
Penelope May 2018

“The ground floor shower was very poor.”

I am a bath person but the rest of my family chose to use the shower over the bath, effectively giving us a one bathroom property. The beds were very comfortable which makes a change for a holiday let and much appreciated. The sofa and armchair were quite low so my husband had to sit on cushions as he has had a hip replacement 3 years ago. All in all it was a very good holiday.

- Penelope, May 2018
Faye February 2018

“I hired the Millennium Cottage for my girlfriends birthday as a surprise with an added surprise that her friends came up & stay.”

Was a beautiful place, we loved the games room & the log fire, was lovely just to chill & watch that on a night time. Thank you so much.

- Faye, February 2018
Lindsay January 2018

“Fantastic house, great communication, lovely location!”

Just perfect for a big group and we loved the games room! Very clean and the welcome basket was a lovely touch.

- Lindsay, January 2018
Marie August 2017

“Everything was lovely but the crockery needs replacing”

- Marie, August 2017
Joanne August 2017

“The owners were extremely helpful and kind.”

My elderly father thought the had left a bag behind and the owners checked the house for us and kept us informed. The welcome pack provided was excellent. There was something in it for everyone.

- Joanne, August 2017
John June 2017

“The cottage was in a brilliant location for all the major sights.”

Must admit the weather made it. Another good thing was the area wasn't overly busy and from the cottage everything was very handy.

- John, June 2017
John November 2016

“Lovely house with great faciliites in a good location.”

- John, November 2016
Rachel October 2016

“This holiday home from home is amazing.”

Fabulous grounds, lots of space, great games room outside and a great games room inside with board games, books and dvds. Rooms are spacious and beds are comfy. Lots of storage space. Location is fabulous and we have loved every minute of our holiday. Owners are very kind and helpful too, with a fabulous basket of treats waiting on arrival.

- Rachel, October 2016
Alec October 2016

“Our group has a reunion every year.”

We were students together in the early 1970s at Edinburgh University. Millennium Cottage was ideal for us because of its location - perfect for people interested in golf, walking, cycling and history. The local pub, a short walk away, was an additional attraction - friendly and comfortable with excellent beer and the hooves of Derby winner, Blink Bonny! There were other fine pubs and restaurants in the vicinity. The accommodation was first class - all rooms were spacious, comfortable and well appointed. The large kitchen/dining area had everything you would ever need. The rear decking was ideal for relaxing and has fine views over the extensive garden and surrounding fields. There was also a grand playroom - table football was perfect for 60 somethings in wet weather! The "welcome pack" was the most generous I have ever experienced at any holiday accommodation.

- Alec, October 2016
John August 2016

“The cottage was absolutely superb for our reunited family of seven from various points in the uk including grandchildren & we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.”

As the location of this property could hardly be bettered!

- John, August 2016
Clare July 2016

“We really enjoyed our holiday at Millennium cottage.”

The home was spacious, great for a big family, with a good games room and piano room for the children and a nice decking area to sit out on during the summer evenings.

- Clare, July 2016
Ian May 2016

“The cottage was very clean, comfortable and spacious with an attractive garden.”

It was very well equipped and the wifi was fast and reliable. The cottage was well positioned for all the places we wanted to visit in Northumberland, both on the coast and inland. Overall, this was one of the best cottages we have stayed in.

- Ian, May 2016
Alan April 2016

“The cottage was a fabulous place to stay, especially as the weather was so awful.”

It is very clean, spacious, comfortable and really well equipped in the kitchen. We will definitely be back.

- Alan, April 2016
William March 2016

“This is a very nice house for a family holiday.”

The accommodation is very good with plenty of room and entertainment for children, including an excellent games room with table football, pool table and interactive video games. The location is superb as it is perfectly sited for a host of holiday and tourist attractions, whatever the weather.

- William, March 2016
Sharon March 2016

“Perfect location for our family reunion.”

The cottage was in a great location, allowing us a central base with which to accomplish so much. The cottage offered a very clean, warm and comfortable home to come back to each evening.

- Sharon, March 2016
Helen October 2015

“This was an excellent holiday house, standards were well above average.”

We received a lovely welcome pack, and the property was very well equipped and beautifully clean. Would certainly recommend and return. The area is also lovely with beautiful coastlines and interesting castles.

- Helen, October 2015
Martin August 2015

“The property was very spacious, modern and clean, with attention to detail.”

It also has a beautiful big garden.

- Martin, August 2015
Karen July 2015

“This was by far one of the best holiday cottages we have stayed in.”

It was particularly well suited to our large family group with 3 generations in the party.

- Karen, July 2015
Donald July 2015

“This is a great holiday Cottage for a large family as it is very spacious and comfortable.”

The sizeable garden and games room was particularly appreciated by the younger members. The location is also excellent for exploring the area.

- Donald, July 2015
Jacqueline June 2015

“The house was perfect for a 4 generation family holiday.”

In a perfect setting, in the countryside but very close to the beautiful Embleton Bay. Highlights included sitting on the deck watching the owls hunt at dusk and watching the rabbits play in the field.

- Jacqueline, June 2015
Nicki May 2015

“The cottage was amazing.”

As an added, very welcome bonus, the main bedroom had a nursery attached which was perfect for our toddler. The gardens were amazing and this was the best cottage we have stayed at.

- Nicki, May 2015
Brigid April 2015

“A great base to explore the Northumberland area.”

Millennium Cottage is spacious and well equipped with particular attention to detail to ensure a very successful holiday home. The accommodation suits all ages but is particularly suitable for children with its large garden, playroom and additional lounge. The information pack is comprehensive and up-to-date. The owner is easily contacted and particularly helpful.

- Brigid, April 2015
Rowena March 2015

“Had lots of space for all the guests, it was lovely having a big dining table in the kitchen as it was sociable whilst cooking.”

- Rowena, March 2015
Darren February 2015

“Great location, friendly locals, lovely walks and plenty to keep the kids entertained.”

- Darren, February 2015
Kirstie November 2014

“Excellent property and does what it says on the tin!”

Very well equipped and the welcome hamper a nice little extra touch. We stayed early November to visit family in Berwick so didn't make full use of the garden which looked lovely and excellent for young children to run around in safely. We stayed as a couple of just two ( we like space in and around us) and found the cottage to be all that we could ask for. Will definitely stay again next time we are visiting up north.

- Kirstie, November 2014
Graeme October 2014

“Excellent location for exploring Northumberland.”

The property was fantastic and in a nice quite area but close enough to plenty of amenities. Overall made for a great holiday.

- Graeme, October 2014
Anne September 2014

“We are a group of 7 ladies who enjoy walking.”

The cottage was perfect for our requirements. The kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms were excellent and the decked area in the garden with table and chairs provided an ideal place to relax with a drink after a day's walk.

- Anne, September 2014
Janet August 2014

“Just loved everything about the house, we spent a family holiday there and it provided everything we wanted.”

In a good location for visiting the surrounding area, the beaches, castles and lovely countryside. It was fun to make our own entertainment in the evening and the games provided made it very competitive. The house had lots of space, would well recommend it and would stay there again.

- Janet, August 2014
Philip August 2014

“A nice space for a family gathering and the cottage location meant not too much travelling to get to our favourite places.”

The children enjoyed the trampoline, garden space and pool table. The owner called to check everything was ok and they left linen for our second week. We hope to return to the property next year.

- Philip, August 2014
Pamela July 2014

“Excellent location for coast and inland, a beautiful area with many attractions to visit.”

A spacious, well priced cottage. The teenage grandsons appreciated good WiFi connection, outside space and games room. Enjoyed sitting on the decking area in evening sunshine and made use of BBQ. The generous welcome pack was a thoughtful bonus. A choice of supermarkets nearby and the village shop was adequate for basics. The Cottage was very well equipped and clean.

- Pamela, July 2014
Douglas May 2014

“Excellent well equipped property centrally situated to visit all local attractions and only 10 minutes from the best beach in Northumberland.”

- Douglas, May 2014
Eileen May 2014

“The location was excellent and the garden was really good for my 18 month old grandson.”

He could safely play on the deck and he loved the sheep in the field at the back.

- Eileen, May 2014
Brian May 2014

“The property was better than expected, location excellent.”

- Brian, May 2014
Karl April 2014

“Lovely large cottage in a beautiful area, cottage had everything we needed for a group of 7.”

Excellent large kitchen, bedrooms a good size, comfortable lounge and a handy second lounge too. Garden was great for children to play.

- Karl, April 2014
Gillian February 2014

“It was a very comfortable house, all of our family enjoyed it.”

The owner was very helpful and responded promptly to our requests. The surrounding area was beautiful and very unspoilt.

- Gillian, February 2014
Chris December 2013

“Excellent accommodation in a great location.”

- Chris, December 2013
Rachel December 2013

“The property was a sizeable detached house with plenty of land.”

We enjoyed the space and privacy. The kitchen was wonderful, utility room well equipped, log burner great fun and very toasty. Overall a lovely holiday home.

- Rachel, December 2013
Carol October 2013

“The house was very warm and spacious, which added to the overall enjoyment.”

Looked forward to coming home at night after a day sightseeing and enjoying the area.

- Carol, October 2013
Kate September 2013

“House suited all our needs and was very spacious.”

The owner of the house was very friendly and accommodating.

- Kate, September 2013
Margaret August 2013

“Millennium Cottage is well-placed in a lovely area, convenient for the beautiful coastline and surrounded by lovely scenery.”

We will return!

- Margaret, August 2013
Allison August 2013

“Lovely, spacious property and gardens in an ideal location to discover Northumberland's beaches and attractions.”

- Allison, August 2013
Ann June 2013

“Well equipped, spacious property with a very big garden.”

Good location near to a local shop and pub. Within easy reach of all local beaches. Welcome hamper was a nice feature and loved the open fields & sheep to the rear of the property.

- Ann, June 2013
Donna May 2013

“We liked the rural, quiet location and the friendly hosts.”

A perfect location for visiting the local coastline.

- Donna, May 2013
Eileen May 2013

“We liked the wildlife in proximity to the house and the warmth provided by the Rayburn.”

- Eileen, May 2013

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Summary

Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x ground floor twin
Bathroom with walk in shower, basin and WC, there is also a baby bath available
Ground floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area
Utility
Sitting room with woodburner
Second sitting room
External games room with table football, pool table, games console and TV.
Oil central heating with woodburner
Range cooker with electric oven and hob, combination oven/microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 3 x TVs with Freeview, DVDs, CD, WiFi, phone (incoming calls only), selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair in property
Ample off road parking
Lockable bike storage
Front and rear gardens with decking, lawns, furniture and BBQ
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 2 mins walk
Beach 2 miles
Note: Grocery welcome pack included
Note: Woodburner available Oct to Mar inclusive. If you are looking to charge an electric car at the property, this will need to be discussed prior to booking.

The property

This spacious cottage is in the Northumberland village of Christon Bank and provides lovely accommodation in the heart of the county.

This detached cottage is large and roomy and is very child friendly, with its separate external games room.

Downstairs, there is a spacious sitting room with a warming woodburner and a second sitting room with a TV.

It also features a large, well-equipped kitchen with a range cooker and a dining area, perfect for enjoying family meals together.

Upstairs, there are three comfortable bedrooms with a fourth on the ground floor, meaning there is flexible sleeping arrangements to accommodate all guests.

The large rear garden is a lovely place to enjoy alfresco dining and will be appreciated by your whole party, particularly on warm summer evenings when enjoying a glass of something cold and planning your next holiday adventure.

The cottage is just a two minute walk from the local pub, the Blink Bonny, and the village shop and Post Office.

Two miles east of the cottage is the beautiful Heritage Coast with Dunstanburgh, Bamburgh, Warkworth and Alnwick castles all nearby.

Newton-by-the-Sea is just over two miles away with fantastic beaches and its own delightful little pub serving real ales and great food.

The whole family is sure to have an enjoyable time throughout their stay at this ideally located and well-presented cottage in Christon Bank village.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

CHRISTON BANK

Embleton 2 miles; Beadnell 5 miles; Alnwick 8 miles.

Christon Bank lies 8 miles north east of Northumberland's major market town Alnwick, famous for its stunning castle and gardens. Only 2 miles east of the village are the beautiful bays at Embleton and Low Newton-by-the-Sea, which are nestled within miles and miles of unspoilt sandy beaches and dunes. To the north lies Lindisfarne on Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed and the Scottish Borders, whilst an hour's drive to the south is the vibrant city of Newcastle upon Tyne. Christon Bank is set amidst outstanding countryside, which is breathtakingly beautiful all year round. It is a small and friendly village, with a pub and an abundance of excellent pubs and restaurants in the neighbouring villages. With its superb sandy beaches, coastal walks, golf, horse riding and cycle ways the area is perfect for a relaxing family holiday.

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Reviews & Ratings

“The cottage was spacious but cosy.”

“Really great property, well equipped for all the family, had a problem with one of the oven, but the owner done an excellent job getting everything sorted out.”

“Lovely cottage.”

“My Family had two wonderful weeks at Millennium cottage.”

“A perfect location for a family break in Northumberland.”

“We absolutely loved Millenium Cottage, it was so clean and spacious and we loved the gardens!”

“Lovely, spacious, very clean with everything you would need.”

“We have staying in the property many times and we have never been disappointed.”

“Fabulous cottage in a great location, just as described.”

“Great location , large well maintained gardens.”

“The cottage is all what it says in advertisement + our family enjoyed our stay cannot rate it enough.”

“We had a fabulous stay at Millennium Cottage - spacious, warm and welcoming - location ideal with places nearby to visit.”

“Lovely clean, comfortable cottage.”

“We all had a lovely week at the cottage.”

“A great cosy cottage, ideally situated.”

“First Class property.”

“What a beautiful cottage it's our 2nd time of coming to this cottage, it has everything you require .”

“Fabulous property spacious and superbly equipped.”

“Only slight observation is that the downstairs shower is not very powerful.”

“Great property for a family, massive garden and good facilities for kids.”

“We had a brilliant time at the cottage.”

“Seven of us stayed at Millennium Cottage from 10th - 24th June 2023.”

“We ( five old men from Germany) were very satisfied with the Millenium Cottage .”

“Great house and facilities”

“Thank you so much for a great stay at Millennium Cottage.”

“Our second stay at the property.”

“We’ve already left feedback for the owners.”

“Lovely holiday home and area easy to get to places from here the perfect hub to get to places from”

“A beautiful spacious house in a tranquil setting with the peace and quiet that our family needed.”

“We enjoyed a lovely week at Millenium Cottage.”

“We were a party of 8 and this cottage was great - loads of space and close proximity to the wonderful Northumberland Coast.”

“We were visiting my home county with friends and chose Millennium Cottage for the facilities available and location.”

“We had a great stay in Millennium Cottage.”

“Really nice cottage.”

“We started our stay in difficult circumstances, with the problems caused to power, etc in the area, by Storm Arwen.”

“This is a beautiful cottage in a beautiful spot, its immaculately clean and very comfortable.”

“A fantastic holiday cottage in an ideal spot for discovering Northumberland.”

“Lovely big house with ample secure garden.”

“The owner was gardening at the time of our arrival and it was lovely to exchange pleasantries personally.”

“Absolutely gorgeous house and gardens a brilliant base to relax in and enjoy yet within short drives to so many beautiful places like bamburgh castle, sea houses, Alnwick, amble , fearne islands and too many beaches to name .”

“Lovely cottage with everything we needed for a great week.”

“The house was excellent, just what we expected.”

“An excellent property in a lovely quiet, rural setting Excellent kitchen with lovely views Ideal central location for day trips around the area Perfect break away from the current madness of the world!”

“The cottage was wonderful, loved the garden space.”

“A great holiday cottage in a beautiful area close to all the local tourist attractions.”

“We had a lovely week at Millennium Cottage.”

“We had a amazing time at this cottage it had everything and more we could ask for and when we arrived we had a welcome basket which was a lovely touch heating on and milk in fridge .”

“Millennium Cottage was absolutely fantastic, perfect for our needs.”

“Excellent property.”

“Great property with lots of space.”

“House is in a great location, and potentially has everything that a larger family would need to keep everyone happy.”

“Lovely place, really comfortable especially the beds!”

“Well equipped kitchen, plenty of space and the games were well received.”

“The cottage was clean, comfortable & spacious.”

“Cottage was so spacious, centrally located and with a small games room.”

“The cottage was very well equipped and the welcome pack was much appreciated .”

“Comfortable family cottage.”

“Good, comfortable, well equipped.”

“The cottage was spacious, cosy, well equipped and the welcome pack left by the owner was so kind.”

“Beautiful, clean, quiet, modern cottage with everything you'd expect for a great holiday.”

“It was everything we were hoping for and it far exceeded our expectations.”

“The accommodation exceeded what is normally expected in a self catering cottage.”

“Super accommodation - hamper most welcome.”

“The ground floor shower was very poor.”

“I hired the Millennium Cottage for my girlfriends birthday as a surprise with an added surprise that her friends came up & stay.”

“Fantastic house, great communication, lovely location!”

“Everything was lovely but the crockery needs replacing”

“The owners were extremely helpful and kind.”

“The cottage was in a brilliant location for all the major sights.”

“Lovely house with great faciliites in a good location.”

“This holiday home from home is amazing.”

“Our group has a reunion every year.”

“The cottage was absolutely superb for our reunited family of seven from various points in the uk including grandchildren & we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.”

“We really enjoyed our holiday at Millennium cottage.”

“The cottage was very clean, comfortable and spacious with an attractive garden.”

“The cottage was a fabulous place to stay, especially as the weather was so awful.”

“This is a very nice house for a family holiday.”