Birsley Cottage | Alnwick | Corby's Crags | Northumbria

4.8★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

45 Customer Review(s)

Ian
October 2024

“Excellent property with lots of brilliant extras, including the most comfortable bed we have slept in.”

- Ian, October 2024
Ian October 2024

“Great Holiday Cottage, love the location, very well equipped.”

We’ve stayed quite a few times and keep returning! We love it!

- Ian, October 2024
James September 2024

“Birsley Cottage was amazing, so clean and comfortable and everything you could ask for.”

I would go as far as to say it has been the nicest accommodation we have stayed in Northberland and we have been holidaying there for over 10 years. We would highly recommend and we will definitely return

- James, September 2024
Adrian September 2024

“Lovely cottage.”

Excellent layout and very good facilities Ideal location to explore Northumbrian coast

- Adrian, September 2024
Joanne August 2024

“Absolutely lovely cottage and we all throughly enjoyed the holiday.”

Our only complaint was about the neighbour who came to the door to complain about our dog barking. I can honestly say our dog barked only a handful of times. The neighbour also thought it was appropriate to speak to our 14 year old autistic son rather than ask to speak to myself or my husband. My husband confronted the neighbour who seemed more concerned that the dog was unsettling his customers in the other cottages than anything else. So dog owners beware! It would not stop us staying in the cottage again as it is stunning.

- Joanne, August 2024
Andrew August 2024

“A lovely property in a great location, very clean and tidy with a high level of facilitates.”

- Andrew, August 2024
Avril July 2024

“Really great cottage, did not disappoint.”

Spacious very comfortable and well equipped. Cottage was tastefully decorated and furnished. Very quiet and peaceful to sit out in the garden area. I think the only thing it lacked was a BBQ. Would like to come back one day

- Avril, July 2024
Mike July 2024

“Excellent as ever this was our third visit in 3 years.”

- Mike, July 2024
Jane June 2024

“We couldn't fault the cottage at all.”

A beautiful welcoming and comfortable cottage, everything and more you would need for your stay. Breathtaking scenery. Close to the town and plenty of walks nearby. Had some enjoyable days out. Would definitely return. Thank you

- Jane, June 2024
Debbie June 2024

“We had a lovely stay.”

The cottage was everything we could have wanted and more. From the lovely recliners to the comfortable beds and great quality plates/cups cutlery, we had everything we needed. The garden in addition to being fully enclosed is private. We have already recommended this cottage to friends. We will definitely look to return.

- Debbie, June 2024
Helen May 2024

“The property has been developed to a high standard in a quiet part of the countryside, and is very well equipped.”

We appreciated the opportunity to sit in the secluded patio area and enjoy the lovely weather. This is an excellent base for exploring the beautiful beaches and inland area of Northumberland. We will return.

- Helen, May 2024
Carolyn May 2024

“This is a very well equipped house with everything you need.”

Very comfortable and homely.

- Carolyn, May 2024
Debra April 2024

“Lovely Cottage in a quiet rural setting close to Alnwick.”

Had everything we needed & we enjoyed our stay. Would definitely like come back some day. Thank you.

- Debra, April 2024
Jess March 2024

“Lovely cottage.”

Homely, comfortable and perfectly located for exploring all of Northumberland country & coast. Had everything in the cottage you would need for a short break. Enclosed and fairly private garden was perfect for our dog and will be lovely for sitting in in the summer. Gorgeous views from the track in. We would highly recommend & definitely return.

- Jess, March 2024
Colin March 2024

“Very comfortable and well appointed cottage with everything you could wish for.”

Well maintained and in a lovely setting. One very small request would be some explicit instructions on where the bridal paths are for walking, as, unlike Scotland,, I know there is no "right to roam" and you don't want to end up where you're not supposed to be.

- Colin, March 2024
Juliet February 2024

“What a wonderful cottage with spectacular views across the valley.”

We were so comfortable and happy there we didn't want to come home. Perfect for accessing the beautiful coastline and historic sites. Thank you.

- Juliet, February 2024
Marylyn December 2023

“We had a wonderful Christmas week and seeing the Christmas tree was a lovely touch.”

The cottage was perfect and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Everything was provided. We would certainly recommend it and would love to return. Many thanks.

- Marylyn, December 2023
Dennis December 2023

“We enjoyed a great week unfortunately the snow and rain made it a bit difficult to get in and out ,but Birsley cottage was a wonderful place to stay you need for nothing, it has everything .”

If you could award 6 stars you would Hope to be back very soon THANK YOU Dennis&Gilly

- Dennis, December 2023
Karen October 2023

“What a lovely cottage.”

Fantastic scenery and quiet location yet close enough to Alnwick. Brilliant location to visit all the sites - Bamburgh, Holy Island and Cragside to mention a few. Very spacious cottage and well equipped. The back garden is very secure for your canine friend. One of the best holiday cottages we have stayed in. We will definitely return.

- Karen, October 2023
Sally September 2023

“Excellent property very well appointed and with.”

Great range of facilities. Only problem was with heating in upstairs bedroom which seemed to be set and locked on 14 degrees during the night and 16 during the day, and the latter only when downstairs thermostat changed! Perhaps set it overnight at a more comfortable 16 and at least 18 during the day? Although we put bins out as requested on the right day, they were not emptied.

- Sally, September 2023
David September 2023

“Birsley Cottage is an ideal holiday property.”

The location is peaceful and deep in the countryside, but with easy access to attractions and facilities in Alnwick. A very high standard of accommodation, spacious and comfortable for 4 people. We would be very happy to return.

- David, September 2023
Susan September 2023

“The accommodation was really well furnished to a high standard throughout and it was a really nice cottage.”

To be as constructive as possible, on arrival we noticed cleaning products left out, no problem we put them away and the ash in the fire was left behind. The front door mat caused a slip as it was on tiled floor and the towel rail was not working in the downstairs bathroom. It felt a little restrictive with the tiniest bottle of washing up liquid( enough for one wash?) and two logs in the basket for the open fire ( walm weather luckily). All this was cosmetic but changed your view of what we felt overall. The cottage did have restricted views of the countyside but this wasn’t offered so nothing we could complain about. However, when we selected ‘Dog friendly’ as a filter we accept the dogs should not go on the beds, which ours don’t, but they sleep in their baskets in the bedroom and we didn’t expect the owners to restrict access to this area as per the local information sheets. This caused some issues with the dogs barking and hopefully we didn’t disturb any other residents. We however were up a few times in the night to reassure the pets all was ok.

- Susan, September 2023
Kim August 2023

“Lovely cottage if you are looking to get away from it all but still close enough to enjoy everything Northumberland has to offer.”

No more than 30 minutes drive to Holy Island, Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh Castle. Warkworth / Alnmouth for the beach and Cragside NT only 15-20 minutes away and all worth a visit with Alnwick only down the road for provisions. The cottage is fully equipped with everything you need and the welcome pack of biscuits / tea / coffee was just what we needed after a long journey. We will definitely be back

- Kim, August 2023
John July 2023

“Absolutely loved Birsley cottage & had a fantastic holiday.”

The cottage is beautiful & we could want for nothing as it is so well equipped. It's a lovely peaceful location with lots of super evening walks (thanks for the handily marked OS map). Hope to come back again soon!

- John, July 2023
Anthony June 2023

“We arrived to no electricity and after thirty minutes we managed to access the metre box to reset the electricity however the plugs in bedrooms and bathroom towel rail did not work until electrician came again on Monday morning.”

- Anthony, June 2023
Caroline June 2023

“We had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay.”

The property is well equipped and in a peaceful location but still close to Alnwick and the coast. The rear garden is well enclosed for the dog which is not always the case in holiday homes. The owners have created a wonderful retreat for their guests and we much appreciated it.

- Caroline, June 2023
Robert April 2023

“We love Birsley, having stayed about 4 times now.”

Great cottage, great location. Fabulous views south west from the driveway outside the cottage. Sadly a neighbour's fence, higher than it needs to be, is right outside the only window facing south west blocking this view to almost completely. This is the main drawback. Otherwise it's all good. Some kitchen scales would be nice.

- Robert, April 2023
Elizabeth April 2023

“This is a lovely property in a beautiful location near Alnwick .”

We have stayed in many cottages in the area and Birsley cottage is one we would definitely return to . Despite staying in the coldest week in April the log burner kept us warm , after an initial problem finding logs so late in April .We throughly enjoyed our week and the cottage was very comfortable and had everything we needed.

- Elizabeth, April 2023
Charmaine March 2023

“The property was amazing with everything and more.”

Very comfortable. Unfortunately the day before we were due to leave we were left with no heating and hot water. It was a very cold and wet day out. This was not fixed until appx 5pm. Even then because of underfloor heating the house did not heat up. My friend who does not keep well had to go to bed with two hot water bottles which I had thankfully taken. I have been on constantly to office since coming back. Eventually offered £50 compensation. Considering how much we paid I am not happy with the outcome!!!!!!!

- Charmaine, March 2023
Debbie February 2023

“Our third stay at Birsley and we never want to leave when it’s time.”

A beautiful and very comfortable house in a fantastic location. The addition of the wood burning stove was a lovely surprise when we arrived on a very cold February day.

- Debbie, February 2023
Oct 2021

“We found the cottage to be clean and comfortable and extremely well equipped.”

If felt cosy and homely, peaceful and quiet. It was also in a stunning location, well placed for exploring this beautiful area. Probably the best rental that we have stayed in over the years and I am sure we will return.

- , Oct 2021
Jul 2021

“Comfortable, well appointed cottage in a quiet location.”

Very clean with all the modern conveniences. Easy parking. Secure, enclosed garden for the dogs. Beautiful countryside walks from the cottage. Would definitely stay here again.

- , Jul 2021
Jan 2020

“Lovely cottage in quite a remote but very beautiful location.”

A short drive from Alnwick and a great location to explore the wider area from.

- , Jan 2020
Nov 2019

“Clean and well equipped cottage in a lovely part of Northumberland.”

- , Nov 2019
Jun 2019

“Beautiful cottage.”

.....hope to return!

- , Jun 2019
Jun 2019

“Property very well appointed and in excellent condition.”

Easy access by car to Alnwick and all that lovely area has to offer.

- , Jun 2019
May 2019

“Wonderful cottage.”

.very clean and comfortable with everything we needed.....and of course the scenery was stunning! We would definitely return!

- , May 2019
Oct 2018

“An excellent cottage in a very peaceful location.”

- , Oct 2018
Aug 2018

“Comfortable cottage set in countryside with beautiful views.”

- , Aug 2018
Aug 2018

“Beautiful remote location, cottage internal arrangement was excellent with a high level of equipment.”

- , Aug 2018
Jul 2018

“We have had a wonderful relaxing week in this nice converted cottage.”

Northumberland scenery is wonderful and this week’s weather has shown it at it’s best.

- , Jul 2018
Jul 2018

“Beautiful converted cottage, tastefully furnished and equipped to a very high standard.”

I particularly enjoyed all the fabulous paintings.

- , Jul 2018
May 2018

“Amazing holiday and cottage.”

We will be back to beautiful Northumberland.

- , May 2018
May 2018

“Lovely cosy cottage with everything you need .”

Very relaxing stay.

- , May 2018
Apr 2018

“A beautiful property, very tastefully converted, and set in a lovely location.”

Ideal location for touring all of the beautiful sights in the area, from Holy Island to Warkworth. And some of the best beaches we have ever seen.

- , Apr 2018

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Summary

Two bedrooms: Ground-floor super king-size zip-link (can be set up as a twin on request) with TV, 1 x king-size with TV and en-suite with walk-in shower, heated towel rail, basin and WC
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with log burner
Underfloor heating with log burner
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
3 x TV, DVD player, BOSE blue tooth speaker, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent (except logs)
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for 2 cars
Enclosed rear garden with patio and furniture
Two well behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 4 miles, pub 3.6 miles. Please note: This property does not accept short breaks.

The property

Birsley Cottage is a charming converted farm building set in stunning open countryside on the outskirts of the small village of Edlingham.

Five minutes drive from the market town of Alnwick and 15 miles from the heritage coastline, Birsley Cottage offers stunning views and is the perfect location for a holiday away from it all with wonderful walks and bird watching on the doorstep. GROUND FLOOR Large open plan with high beamed ceiling. Living/dining area TV/DVD, BOSE blue tooth speaker, electric stove heater and table and chairs. Kitchen area with electric oven and induction hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and door to garden.

Steps up to the utility room. Utility room with separate entrance, sink and washing machine. Bedroom 1 with king size zip link (can be set up as a twin on request), TV and door to patio. Bathroom with shower over bath, WC, basin and heated towel rail. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 2 with King size bed, TV, en suite shower, WC, basin and heated towel rail. OTHER FACILITIES Enclosed garden and patio with furniture to the rear.

Under floor heating.

All power, bed linen and towels included in rent.

Private parking for 2 cars.

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

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About the location

ALNWICK

Alnmouth 4 miles; Bamburgh 15 miles; Rothbury 10 miles.

The attractive and historic market town of Alnwick is dominated by Alnwick Castle, home to the Duke of Northumberland. The Castle Gardens, opened in 2002, are home to Europe's largest cascading water feature, a fabulous (and enormous) treehouse, a delightful rose garden and a beautiful, walled ornamental garden, which will delight novice and experienced gardeners alike. The castle is also famous as the setting for Hogwarts School featured in the Harry Potter films! The town's narrow streets have seen little change since the days when the London to Edinburgh stage coach passed through and the Market Place, with its stone cross, is still the central feature and the ideal venue for the weekly Saturday market. Alnwick offers a good selection of shops, pubs and places to eat and there is plenty to see and do, with miles of golden sandy beaches, numerous castles and boat trips to the famous Farne Islands all available nearby. Altogether a superb location for exploring Northumberland and its stunning Heritage Coastline.

Note: The bed in bedroom 1 is a king-size zip-link as standard, if you require this to be twin beds, please contact us.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Excellent property with lots of brilliant extras, including the most comfortable bed we have slept in.”

“Great Holiday Cottage, love the location, very well equipped.”

“Birsley Cottage was amazing, so clean and comfortable and everything you could ask for.”

“Lovely cottage.”

“Absolutely lovely cottage and we all throughly enjoyed the holiday.”

“A lovely property in a great location, very clean and tidy with a high level of facilitates.”

“Really great cottage, did not disappoint.”

“Excellent as ever this was our third visit in 3 years.”

“We couldn't fault the cottage at all.”

“We had a lovely stay.”

“The property has been developed to a high standard in a quiet part of the countryside, and is very well equipped.”

“This is a very well equipped house with everything you need.”

“Lovely Cottage in a quiet rural setting close to Alnwick.”

“Lovely cottage.”

“Very comfortable and well appointed cottage with everything you could wish for.”

“What a wonderful cottage with spectacular views across the valley.”

“We had a wonderful Christmas week and seeing the Christmas tree was a lovely touch.”

“We enjoyed a great week unfortunately the snow and rain made it a bit difficult to get in and out ,but Birsley cottage was a wonderful place to stay you need for nothing, it has everything .”

“What a lovely cottage.”

“Excellent property very well appointed and with.”

“Birsley Cottage is an ideal holiday property.”

“The accommodation was really well furnished to a high standard throughout and it was a really nice cottage.”

“Lovely cottage if you are looking to get away from it all but still close enough to enjoy everything Northumberland has to offer.”

“Absolutely loved Birsley cottage & had a fantastic holiday.”

“We arrived to no electricity and after thirty minutes we managed to access the metre box to reset the electricity however the plugs in bedrooms and bathroom towel rail did not work until electrician came again on Monday morning.”

“We had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay.”

“We love Birsley, having stayed about 4 times now.”

“This is a lovely property in a beautiful location near Alnwick .”

“The property was amazing with everything and more.”

“Our third stay at Birsley and we never want to leave when it’s time.”

“We found the cottage to be clean and comfortable and extremely well equipped.”

“Comfortable, well appointed cottage in a quiet location.”

“Lovely cottage in quite a remote but very beautiful location.”

“Clean and well equipped cottage in a lovely part of Northumberland.”

“Beautiful cottage.”

“Property very well appointed and in excellent condition.”

“Wonderful cottage.”

“An excellent cottage in a very peaceful location.”

“Comfortable cottage set in countryside with beautiful views.”

“Beautiful remote location, cottage internal arrangement was excellent with a high level of equipment.”

“We have had a wonderful relaxing week in this nice converted cottage.”

“Beautiful converted cottage, tastefully furnished and equipped to a very high standard.”

“Amazing holiday and cottage.”

“Lovely cosy cottage with everything you need .”

“A beautiful property, very tastefully converted, and set in a lovely location.”

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About the location

ALNWICK