Dovecote Cottage

4.4★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

9 Customer Review(s)

Martin
November 2024

“Despite the grey skies, we had a terrific time and the cottage was a great base for us and our dog with the superb private estate grounds to enjoy.”

Also a great base for Kielder and the coast. Couple of observations: two tea towels would be handy for a week, oven gloves are essential and the oven temp dial is invisible!

Also a great base for Kielder and the coast. Couple of observations: two tea towels would be handy for a week, oven gloves are essential and the oven temp dial is invisible!

- Martin, November 2024
Helen October 2024

“Lovely comfortable stay, we had heavy rain so log burner was welcome.”

Nice roomy house/cottage fairly clean,could be better, cushions on the sofa could be cleaner, carpet edges dusty in bedroom no ventilation for shower steam will cause future problems. Bedroom door know drops off. Plenty cleaning supplies,and we got a food delivery no problem. Loved watching the wildlife out of the kitchen window and after stocking up the supply of bird food saw many birds we don't get back home delightful with a cuppa tea. Walks around the area very nice. Nxt door didn't open for the public so local pub in village 2 mile away. The mill was great for Sunday lunch and nice cakes and scones dog friendly too. Cottage warmed up quickly and kept it's heat in. Would like the surroundings to be resurrected to former splendor but the area was quiet and peaceful even tho lodges were in close proximity with outdoor hot tubs. Would return again.

- Helen, October 2024
Cath October 2024

“Overall, the cottage was lovely.”

Off the beaten track, so peaceful. Saw a red squirrel - fabulous, as I have never seen one before close up.

- Cath, October 2024
Lucy September 2024

“Really fabulous property.”

We were in the area for a wedding at le petit chateau. Had to contact the owner a few times prior to arrival and communication was always prompt. The cottage was not only in a perfect location for the wedding but in such a beautiful location itself. We explored the surrounding estate having a picnic at the near by lake one afternoon and really enjoyed the extra touch of binoculars in the property which allowed for some brilliant star gazing on the 2 clear evenings we had. Fabulous facilities within the property and it’s always great to have a full size fridge/freezer although my favourite room was the bathroom, it was just incredible. The beds were extremely comfortable and all 3 of us got incredible nights sleep! Absolutely fabulous couldn’t fault the property or its location at all. Would recommend to anyone who is looking to explore the nearby area, we drove to the Scottish Borders, had a day trip to Bamburgh beach and spent a day exploring Beamish, knowing we could get home to the perfect cosy property!

- Lucy, September 2024
Amanda August 2024

“We had a mixed experience booking Dovecote Cottage.”

The cottage itself was as described and it is nice and roomy, but we feel there were many omissions and inaccuracies in the listing and information provided. We had to contact Sykes even before setting off from home as the 'get in' instructions said we needed to phone one of the two numbers provided a minimum of 48hrs before the booking. I did this and got someone who said they were staff at the hotel and that the cottage had 'some sort of automated system' but were completely vague and they explained they didn't have anything to do with the cottage. Sykes checked with the owner and said the booking information would be corrected and that I would receive a text with details on the day of the booking. There was no pub as described, with-in 0.1 mile. The hotel next door was never open during our stay - as far as we could tell. Directly opposite the cottage is a 'ruined grand hall/hotel', next door to this and just in front of the cottage is a 'workers yard' where work starts noisily at 8am everyday with utility vehicles driven back and forth in front of the cottage. Behind the cottage is a small holiday camp of lodges (not mentioned at all in the listing and somewhere we would not have chosen to stay) with lots of noise from children and groups in hot-tubs. On arrival we phoned the other two members in our party and told them not to bother coming - we knew they wouldn't have been happy with the location. Finally, we had an unfortunate 2 hours, starting at 2am in the morning, with the smoke alarm sounding every 10mins. This was positioned at the top of the stairs on a 10 to 12 foot high ceiling. We tried everything we could to turn it off (there was no guidance in the handbook, and no ladders etc at the property). Ultimately we ended up phoning the owners at 3.30am who, after suggesting we find something to stand on, agreed to come to the cottage with ladders. Unfortunately the issue couldn't be resolved and with our consent the owner had to disconnect the alarm. We realise that this is just one of those things - but it had a massive impact on the enjoyment of the previous evening and the following day was a write-off as we didn't get to bed until 4.30am. As noted in the other comments, the cottage is nice and roomy and excellent value (priced competitively) however, it's the omissions; carefully chosen photo's and lack of attention to detail (no numbers on the oven dial, standard double beds not king size, no log burner starting kit (take starter, kindling and logs), no shoe tray (take bags or mat to put shoes in/on), poor shower pressure (choose the button at 3 o'clock), and no comments book for feeding anything back discretely) that made us feel like we hadn't had the best experience. On a positive, we did see lots of wild life; red squirrels, birds and deer in the grounds, and the cottage was warm and comfy.

- Amanda, August 2024
Louise July 2024

“The Cottage was lovely, really good size and very clean.”

It was listed as having a pub 0.1 miles away, this turned out to be a hotel, bar, restaurant adjoining the cottage. Unfortunately it only opens Friday to Sunday so was closed the entire time we were there. It would have been nice to have known this before we arrived as we were planning on eating there a few times.

- Louise, July 2024
Diane July 2024

“Great cottage, plenty of room etc.”

..just need a dustpan and brush and the cooker has been cleaned so well there are no indications on the dials as to what is the oven/grill or what the temp is you have to guess ...nice welcome gesture of tea/coffee, biscuits and prossecco ....

- Diane, July 2024
Elaine June 2024

“We enjoyed our stay in Dovecote Cottage and it was clean and spacious.”

There were lovely walks in the grounds of the estate and it was interesting reading about the history of the hotel . A few suggestions - it would help to have a broom and mop for the kitchen to enable us to keep the floor clean , especially when we have pets . The door knob in the bathroom needed fixing . Overall it is a lovely cottage in beautiful countryside and we enjoyed watching the birds and rabbits in the garden .

- Elaine, June 2024
Kathryn May 2024

“A lovely spacious cottage - comfortable and in quiet surroundings.”

Would definitely book again.

- Kathryn, May 2024

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Summary

Two double bedrooms
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining room
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine
TV with Freeview, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Parking
Garden
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Please note: the property allowed maximum 14 nights stay.

The property

Dovecote Cottage is a double fronted, brick built house sitting on the end of the Coach House Hotel on the outskirts of the village of Otterburn, Northumberland.

It is located on the stunning grounds of the Grade II listed Otterburn Hall which dates back to 1870 with a vibrant history as a country retreat for Lord James Douglas.

The cottage is situated in Northumberland National Park which was recognised as an International Dark Sky Park in 2013 and is Europe's largest area of protected night sky; it’s gold-tier awarded, pristine night’s sky offers guests the best place to enjoy the stars as they fill the sky above.

Set over two floors, Dovecote Cottage offers a spacious interior for four guests looking to holiday in this part of Northumberland.

Step through the front door into a small area with stairs directly in front and to the left sits a spacious sitting room, equipped with a plush settee, woodburning stove and TV with Freeview, providing a homely setup for unwinding.

Move through to the kitchen, where you can conjure up a feast before congregating in the dining room, toasting to a much-needed Northumberland escape.

Venture upstairs, where you’ll find a bedroom at either side of the landing, both featuring double beds in a neat presentation.

Completing the interior is the family bathroom, providing a choice of bath and walk-in shower, so you can best decide how to prepare for the day.

To the outside sits a rear garden, perfect for a drink and a catch-up on the day's events.

Next door lies the owner’s Hotel, where you can dine in style at the restaurant and bar, or head into the village of Otterburn to enjoy a break from the kitchen at William de Percy and to stock up your cupboards at the local store.

The village is also home to the Otterburn Mill where you can sample a traditional afternoon tea and a variety of walks including the Otterburn Village Trail and the idyllic Otterburn Hall Estate which provides an amazing chance to admire lakes, a waterfall and wildlife including red squirrels, deer and birds!

The national park also offers opportunities to explore the ruins of Hadrian’s Wall, the National Landscape Discovery Centre of The Sill or chances to simply indulge in scenic splendour and breathtaking views.

Just under ten miles away is the village of Bellingham, with the popular Bellingham Golf Club, the Bellingham Show and Country Festival drawing in visitors each year, and Hareshaw Linn Waterfall just on the outskirts.

Further afield, the market of Alnwick has lots of offer, including The Alnwick Playhouse hosting a variety of performances and exhibitions, the glorious Castle that was featured in Harry Potter and the Alnwick Garden.

Break away to Dovecote Cottage for a memorable Northumberland escape.

Please note: the property allowed maximum 14 nights stay.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

OTTERBURN

Bellingham 7 miles; Alnwick 29 miles.

The delightful village of Otterburn, once the site of the famous 1388 victory of the Scots over the English, nestles close to the banks of the River Rede, between the hills and moors overlooking the North Tyne Valley. It offers excellent walking opportunities and is on a variety of popular routes for cyclists. Hadrian's Wall and the beautiful Kielder Forest and Waters are close by, providing fantastic fishing, horse riding and nature watching, amidst superb, tranquil countryside. Otterburn is the former home of a busy weaving industry, and the world famous Otterburn Mill marks the village's historic past. Nearby Bellingham, built predominantly from local stone and slate, houses a handful of pubs, shops and tea rooms and a highly regarded 18 hole golf course. Visit the nearby, majestic, stately homes of Wallington Hall and Cragside, or the historic market town of Alnwick, with its stunning castle and gardens, a mere 40 minute drive. Otterburn is a superb location for a relaxing holiday, any time of year.

Please note: the property allowed maximum 14 nights stay.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Despite the grey skies, we had a terrific time and the cottage was a great base for us and our dog with the superb private estate grounds to enjoy.”

“Lovely comfortable stay, we had heavy rain so log burner was welcome.”

“Overall, the cottage was lovely.”

“Really fabulous property.”

“We had a mixed experience booking Dovecote Cottage.”

“The Cottage was lovely, really good size and very clean.”

“Great cottage, plenty of room etc.”

“We enjoyed our stay in Dovecote Cottage and it was clean and spacious.”

“A lovely spacious cottage - comfortable and in quiet surroundings.”

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About the location

OTTERBURN