Chillingham Cottage | Belford | Northumbria | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.6★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

39 Customer Review(s)

Tania
October 2024

“This was a great cottage and a great location from which to explore northumberland”

- Tania, October 2024
Geoff September 2024

“Thought it was on a farm not Next to a caravan parking in the village”

- Geoff, September 2024
Peter August 2024

“A very clean and comfortable cottage in a friendly village with a lot to see and do around .”

We enjoyed our stay.

- Peter, August 2024

Thank you for taking the time to give us some constructive and positive feedback. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. Property Owner
Sharon July 2024

“Not as clean as I would like.”

Stains on pillows and duvet.dustu & cobwebs. Great location for the coast. Some great recommendations from the owner via email.

- Sharon, July 2024

We are very sorry that the cleanliness of the bedding was not up to standard. I will inform the cleaners and also ensure any marked bedding is removed. Thank you for your feedback. Property Owner
Steve April 2024

“Lovely little cottage at a good price ideally situated for sightseeing.”

All facilities on the doorstep and everything you need for your holiday stay. Nice patio area overlooking stream to sit and have an evening glass of wine! Also bbq facility if wanted. Would certainly not hesitate to visit again.

- Steve, April 2024
Michael February 2024

“Excellent host, great place to stay.”

Had everything we needed, very clean and tidy and well equipped. Great location for Belford area.

- Michael, February 2024
Michael February 2024

“Great house, very well decorated, had everything we needed for our stay.”

Great location for the Belford area. Great comfortable beds. Excellent host, very helpful.

- Michael, February 2024
Kay October 2023

“A lovely cottage, comfortable , warm and well equipped.”

A perfect base for exploring the area.

- Kay, October 2023
Lesley September 2023

“This is an ideal cottage, it has practically everything you need and was comfortable.”

Parking was good too with a large car park around the back space to unload outside the cottage. The owner gives good instructions and is on hand to contact. There were many wandering birds and rabbits around the cottage and an aviary next door with some unusual bird calls. It's in a good location in Belford to access the A1 going North and South for the coast and inland towards the Cheviots. The town itself is quiet but has a handy Co-op close to the cottage. It has Pubs, Cafe, Farm Shop (with Cafe) and Fish Shop but when we needed to use them, some were closed, so check opening times! The bus service from the town is quite handy, taking you up and down the coast towards Berwick/Alnwick/Bamburgh etc. We were happy with our stay here.

- Lesley, September 2023
Linda September 2023

“The cottage was exactly described and was very comfortable.”

However, the listing did not mention that the cottage was in a farm, nor did it say that Bluebell Farm was a holiday park. I only found out about it being a farm when I received the email from the owner 2 days prior to my arrival, and only discovered it was a holiday park on arrival. Had I know this at the time of booking, I would not have booked.

- Linda, September 2023
Danyelle August 2023

“Simply loved it!”

They provide just about everything you could think of to make your stay comfortable.

- Danyelle, August 2023
Terry June 2023

“Overpriced compared to whats available elsewhere.”

Interior not fully equipped and only just adequate. Exterior no garden despite ad, very unkept and dirty outside, some garden seats on concrete surface overlooking a brook and bushes. car parking some distance away and roughly surfaced.

- Terry, June 2023

Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We're always receptive to constructive comments. We have tried to ensure that our interior is fully equipped for a self-catering cottage and the owner's phone number is provided in cases where the cottage does not meet requirements. We always appreciate any specific feedback regarding items that can be added to the cottage to create a home from home feeling. Our outdoor area is photographed and though it is not a grassed area we understood it to be well equipped. We will ensure that the furniture is closely inspected to ensure it is clean and to standard and we appreciate this being brought to our attention. Property Owner
Richard June 2023

“Great property Dog friendly everything you need is there at your disposal”

- Richard, June 2023
Helen May 2023

“Lovely clean, cosy cottage with good amenities.”

Loved the location which allowed us to access all the beautiful places we'd wanted to experience. On the downside, rather too many unexpected rules regarding pets greeted us on arrival. We would describe the property as 'pet fairly tolerant' rather than pet friendly. Having said this, we enjoyed the house itself and would return.

- Helen, May 2023

Thank you for your constructive comments. We have reviewed our pet policy and informed our agent to remove the stipulation regarding prohibiting pets upstairs . Bed throws and pet towels have been provided. We hope to see you again. Property Owner
Ian April 2023

“The cottage was very clean, comfortable and fully equipped for our weeks stay with 2 adults and 2 small dogs.”

The whole area is very dog friendly with 2 pubs and a hotel in the village all dog friendly. The cottage has a patio overlooking a stream which is fully fenced off so again great for dogs or small children. There are a number of birds close by with dove crofts and others in pens as well as some turkeys walking freely around the site. However they don’t bother you and even our dogs came to ignore them. A previous review said the birds were noisy but apart from the occasional wolf whistle once in the cottage it was very quiet and very peaceful. Also plenty of off street parking in a private car parking area just behind the cottage. A great location and would definitely come back.

- Ian, April 2023
Karole March 2023

“A quiet and peaceful development of old farm buildings.”

Well thought out , well equipped and comfortable. Within easy (walking) reach of co op, church , pubs, chip shop and launderette in an historic former coaching village. Bus stop at the top of the road takes you to Berwick upon Tweed or Newcastle and points of interest in between. Loads to do and see , as close to coast. A real find.

- Karole, March 2023

Thank you for your kind feedback. Please note that due to previous feedback that a hand rail has been installed on the shower (in addition to the two fitted into the bath) Thank you Property Owner
Claire August 2022

“There was some concern over parking.”

This cottage is on the site of bluebell Farm holiday park, and at the weekend there were a number of cars from there taking up the parking spaces. It was difficult to park and other cars and vans parked made it difficult to get out.

- Claire, August 2022
Gareth David August 2022

“Really enjoyed our stay had everything we needed including a very comfortable bed for a good night sleep.”

Would DEFINITELY return for another holiday

- Gareth David, August 2022
Jim June 2022

“Comfortable cottage and great location near the A1.”

Good access to all the local attractions. A couple of good eateries in the village, plus local Co-op store and chip shop. The downside was the local bird menagerie on the doorstep. Constant noise of wildfowl, parrots and pigeons and bird poop everywhere.

- Jim, June 2022
Simon June 2022

“The cottage was well equipped and well presented.”

Lots of places to walk dogs, but you have to drive there first.

- Simon, June 2022
Mark April 2022

“Lovely cottage in a nice setting with shops nearby for supplies.”

Everything you need is there and the beds are really comfortable. It's also a good base to then explore the area as it is close to Bamburgh, Alnwick and Lindisfarne to name a few places. The whole family really liked it there and we will be back again for another holiday. Recommended.

- Mark, April 2022
Ron March 2022

“1. Awful location - a bit of a dump where cottage is!”

2. Poor reception when we reached the cottage - very cold, unable to get heating on as owner apparently remotely controls ‘on’/‘off’ status!!! 3. Would not recommend for dog-owners - no garden and few walking areas nearby.

- Ron, March 2022
Andrea November 2021

“This is a lovely little cottage.”

The owner has thought of everything.

- Andrea, November 2021
Allen September 2021

“Excellent cottage and location.”

Well catered for toddler and dog! Lovely stay

- Allen, September 2021
Martin August 2021

“The cottage is beautiful, very clean and well equipped.”

The location is close to essential outlets for shopping, food and laundry. Very well positioned to explore both North and South Northumbria with the main attractions all within a half hours drive of the cottage We had everything we needed for our weeks stay in Chillingham Cottage and it is a credit to the owner. The only negative comment is the proximity to the aviary next door. The "dawn chorus" is very loud and windows had to be closed at night to try and avoid being woken up at 05:30 each morning.

- Martin, August 2021
Anthony August 2021

“The cottage was clean, comfortable and had fantastic access to the local amenities such as the Co-op and the Chippy.”

It was in a brilliant position to access the sites like Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle, even for a pop over the border into Scotland. I would highly recommend this cottage, and will definitely be revisiting it myself in the future.

- Anthony, August 2021
Penny June 2021

“We had a wonderful week at Chillingham Cottage.”

The cottage was clean and comfortable with everything needed for a home from home and the welcome bottle of Prosecco and scones from the village café were a lovely touch. The patio by the stream was a lovely place to sit and relax with a glass of something cold after a days walking. Belford is an ideal base from which to explore the beautiful coast and countryside of Northumberland and the Scottish borders We will definitely be back

- Penny, June 2021
John June 2021

“Excellent location, the charm of an old cottage yet furnished with all the modern amenities you could wish for.”

Good parking, close to shops yet surrounded by stunning countryside. Very obliging hosts who go the extra mile.

- John, June 2021
Bethany May 2021

“The cottage is lovely and in a very good location if wanting to visit places like Bamburgh and Seahouses.”

The stream out back is a lovely feature. It is worth noting that the complex has a lot of birds! Chickens, parrots, geese etc- which is lovely to see but not so much when they wake you up at 5am! We enjoyed our stay but the early morning wake up calls not so much.

- Bethany, May 2021
Glyn April 2021

“The cottage was extremely clean and comfortable, well equipped and very pleasant.”

The bed was particularly comfortable.The bottle of Prosecco was a nice extra touch too. The Cottages’s location in Belford is ideal for visiting the many sights on offer and the proximity of a good Co op shop was an added bonus. We would thoroughly recommend this cottage.

- Glyn, April 2021
Kirsty April 2021

“We were the 1st to stay at Chillingham after lockdown and we were so glad that we decided to choose a cottage rather than a caravan; We have been to Northumberland a number of times before but always on campsites, as we don't use any of the facilities and just like to get out and about this suited us much better.”

The cottage is so cosy and had everything we needed for a great holiday, we loved having the wood burner as the nights were still very chilly. The Co-op is 2 minutes walk and the chippy the same distance for those evenings you want to treat yourself. It was great to have somewhere we could really relax at the end of the day and it's lovely to have the stream right behind the cottage with seating to have a nice drink, it gets the sun right until late evening. It has a real farm feel to it with the ducks, geese, turkey and various other birds and our son loved watching them. Belford is ideally situated for everything you want to see and has a couple of playgrounds, a nice farm shop and a couple of pubs, unfortunately we didn't get to experience these due to restrictions only just being lifted. All in all a fantastic stay, we would definitely choose this in future as it has everything we need in an accommodation.

- Kirsty, April 2021
Anne October 2020

“Lovely cottage very nice environment very dog friendly.”

Easy to get around very central places to vist the beach only a few minutes away. Very comfortable inside everything you need. Would recommend this cottage.

- Anne, October 2020
Jackie September 2020

“Well furnished Cottage and an extremely comfortable bed.”

- Jackie, September 2020
Zoe August 2020

“We had a lovely holiday holiday at Chillingham Cottage, facilities were great and it is well located to explore both the wonderful Northumberland coast and the Cheviots.”

The kids especially enjoyed feeding the ducks and we were happy letting them explore the immediate area as is felt very safe and friendly.

- Zoe, August 2020
Christine March 2020

“A very comfortable cottage in a lovely location.”

Convenient for all the places we wanted to visit. The owner was very helpful and contacted us before we arrived to make sure we knew that he was available should we need him, which was a first for us and much appreciated. We would recommend Chillingham Cottage and would love to return.

- Christine, March 2020
Matthew October 2019

“Great location.”

Quiet yet 5 mins to shop,pubs and fish and chips. Close to A1, so easy access to all towns and villages we wanted to visit.

- Matthew, October 2019
John August 2019

“Very comfy cottage with every thing you need close to shops and pub chippy ...”

Very comfy cottage with every thing you need close to shops and pub chippy almost next door easy to explore the coast

- John, August 2019
Andrew June 2019

“The cottage was OK and was well equipped.”

The only comment I would make is that it could do with a proper shower otherwise everything was acceptable.

- Andrew, June 2019
Peter April 2019

“Very pleasant and comfortable small cottage.”

No garden, but a small yard with a picnic table, next to the stream. Plenty of parking nearby. Good WIFI/Internet. Bathroom has bath but no real shower, which was was the only thing we at all missed. Interesting collection of fowl (muscovy ducks, turkeys, etc.) plus rabbits wandering around outside, which we enjoyed. Belford itself is a very good base for North Northumberland - large enough to have a good supermarket (within easy walking distance of the cottage) and a few places to eat and drink, but not large enough to be noisy, and only a couple of minutes drive from the A1. All in all, a very good stay.

- Peter, April 2019

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x bunk room
Bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC
Open-plan sitting, kitchen and dining area with woodburner
Gas central heating with woodburner
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge, 2 x TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair
Off-road parking
Outdoor furniture
Two well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 2 mins walk Please Note: Wood is not provided for the woodburner and will need to be purchased by the guest
Note: Pets are to be kept downstairs only

The property

A pleasant, stone-built, end of terrace cottage tucked away into the village of Belford, perfectly situated for exploring the Northumbrian Coast and local amenities.

This charming retreat is ideal for couples or a small family; a comfortable open-plan accommodation to leave you feeling truly relaxed with exposed stone walls.

The lounge boasts two lovely leather sofas, with a dining table located nearby, perfect for enjoying a home-cooked meal before cosying up in front of the woodburning stove.

Conveniently, a neatly equipped kitchen joins the formation, with a classic collection of appliances and modern countertops.

After a delightful night in with your loved ones, wander upstairs to the bedrooms, where you will discover a characterful double room, featuring its own TV, and views leaning out over the brook.

The bunk room is equally as delightful, tied together with an arm chair and a dressing table, so you can get ready in style each day that goes by.

Excellently located, this cottage also boasts an outdoor seating area, well-suited for some 'me time' as you enjoy a refreshing drink taking in the calming setting, with Belford Brook flowing past.

Nestled around a medieval market cross in an ancient market square, Belford hosts a thriving history in the North of Northumberland.

Situated amongst breath-taking scenery, it is well positioned for walking and cycling, desirable for enthusiasts wanting an adventurous holiday.

As well as mansions and stately homes, there is also a rich culture of industrial heritage in the area to learn about.

Pack up a picnic and explore the treasure troves of heritage in the region, or take a trip to discover the wonder of Hadrian's Wall.

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About the location

BELFORD

Alnwick 15 miles; Berwick-upon-Tweed 15 miles; Bamburgh 5 miles.

The picturesque Northumberland village of Belford lies in the heart of Heritage countryside, midway between the popular walled towns of Alnwick and Berwick-upon-Tweed. The pretty coastal village of Bamburgh, with its sweeping beaches and dramatic castle, is only a short drive away. Belford itself is an old coaching village with a pleasant square and offers a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants. It is ideally placed for exploring the Northumbrian Coastal Route, Cheviots, the renowned Northumberland Coastline and the Scottish Borders. The opportunity to visit the bird sanctuary or seal colony on the famous Farne Islands with boat trips running daily from nearby Seahouses, is not to be missed. Alternatively check the tide times and cross to Holy Island to visit the historic Lindisfarne Priory.

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Reviews & Ratings

“This was a great cottage and a great location from which to explore northumberland”

“Thought it was on a farm not Next to a caravan parking in the village”

“A very clean and comfortable cottage in a friendly village with a lot to see and do around .”

“Not as clean as I would like.”

“Lovely little cottage at a good price ideally situated for sightseeing.”

“Excellent host, great place to stay.”

“Great house, very well decorated, had everything we needed for our stay.”

“A lovely cottage, comfortable , warm and well equipped.”

“This is an ideal cottage, it has practically everything you need and was comfortable.”

“The cottage was exactly described and was very comfortable.”

“Simply loved it!”

“Overpriced compared to whats available elsewhere.”

“Great property Dog friendly everything you need is there at your disposal”

“Lovely clean, cosy cottage with good amenities.”

“The cottage was very clean, comfortable and fully equipped for our weeks stay with 2 adults and 2 small dogs.”

“A quiet and peaceful development of old farm buildings.”

“There was some concern over parking.”

“Really enjoyed our stay had everything we needed including a very comfortable bed for a good night sleep.”

“Comfortable cottage and great location near the A1.”

“The cottage was well equipped and well presented.”

“Lovely cottage in a nice setting with shops nearby for supplies.”

“1. Awful location - a bit of a dump where cottage is!”

“This is a lovely little cottage.”

“Excellent cottage and location.”

“The cottage is beautiful, very clean and well equipped.”

“The cottage was clean, comfortable and had fantastic access to the local amenities such as the Co-op and the Chippy.”

“We had a wonderful week at Chillingham Cottage.”

“Excellent location, the charm of an old cottage yet furnished with all the modern amenities you could wish for.”

“The cottage is lovely and in a very good location if wanting to visit places like Bamburgh and Seahouses.”

“The cottage was extremely clean and comfortable, well equipped and very pleasant.”

“Lovely cottage very nice environment very dog friendly.”

“Well furnished Cottage and an extremely comfortable bed.”

“We had a lovely holiday holiday at Chillingham Cottage, facilities were great and it is well located to explore both the wonderful Northumberland coast and the Cheviots.”

“A very comfortable cottage in a lovely location.”

“Great location.”

“Very comfy cottage with every thing you need close to shops and pub chippy ...”

“The cottage was OK and was well equipped.”

“Very pleasant and comfortable small cottage.”

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About the location

BELFORD