Guests say
Budle Granary is a spacious and well-decorated cottage in Bamburgh, appreciated for its ample room, cosy atmosphere, and proximity to the beach. Guests have enjoyed their stays, highlighting the property's suitability for groups and families, and its excellent location for exploring the area.
The property has received mixed feedback on cleanliness. While some guests found it very clean, others noted issues such as cobwebs, a stained mattress protector, and unemptied bins. These points suggest room for improvement in cleaning practices.
The location is highly praised for being great, quiet, with pleasant views, and close to the beach and nature reserve, making it an ideal spot for guests looking to explore Northumberland.
The cottage is generally found to be comfortable, with cosy spaces and comfy beds. However, some guests mentioned a creaky bed and smaller towels, which slightly affected the overall comfort experience.
Facilities are well-regarded, particularly the well-equipped kitchen. Nonetheless, guests have pointed out some omissions such as the lack of a hairdryer, dustpan, brush, mop, bucket, and some essentials like toilet rolls, which indicates a need for better maintenance and provisioning.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches in the reviews provided, so it is not possible to assess this category accurately. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
Bamburgh 1.7 miles. Settled into the picturesque countryside of Budle, near Bamburgh, Northumberland, Budle Granary is an idyllic base for a family or group of adults looking to explore the history and heritage of the local area. Park off-road and be welcomed by the beautiful stone exterior of this property, where a footpath winds through the garden, a great spot for alfresco dining with table and chairs and a backdrop of climbing plants, to meet the arched front door. A spacious sitting area with seas of natural light will warm your feet beside a woodburning stove in the colder months and in the warmer months, open the double doors and let the fresh summer air in, and you will simply love curling up here with a good book after a long day of exploring, beneath the historic roofbeams. When mealtimes call, the countryside elegance of the dining space will take your breath away, boasting high ceilings and a beautiful arched doorway with surrounding traditional windows, as well as tiled flooring and contemporary décor packed with all of the home-from-home amenities you will need to cook a heart-warming meal, which can be enjoyed at the blue dining table as the handy utility takes care of all of your sandy clothes. As well as a contemporary bathroom, there are four tastefully furnished bedrooms to choose from, including a king-size with tall sloping ceilings, roof beams and an en-suite, a second king-size, a double with storage and a twin, ideal for adults or children. Within a short walk of the property you will find the beautiful Budle Bay, an expanse of sand and ocean views where you can take picnic and enjoy the fresh air or even try out watersports and wild swimming. If you are in need of a hot meal, head over to the next town of Bamburgh, where there are a selection of eateries, as well as a deli selling local produce. Another sandy beach awaits your exploration and don’t miss a visit to the impressive Bamburgh Castle and its amazing views, or you can head over to Holy Island with the well-known Lindisfarne priory and castle. Make a family holiday to remember with a stay at the elegant Budle Granary.
The village’s sweeping sandy beaches and dramatic fortress - Bamburgh Castle - make Bamburgh one of Northumberland’s major visitor attractions. The castle can be seen for miles and dominates this part of the county’s coastline. Today it remains home to the family of the great Victorian industrialist Lord Armstrong, and is open to the public on a daily basis. Although overshadowed by the great castle, Bamburgh village is picturesque with neat grey stone cottages facing a manicured village green. There are excellent pubs, hotels with restaurants and a small selection of village shops. There are golf courses in Bamburgh and nearby Seahouses, and within easy reach are more wide sandy beaches, lovely fishing villages, stunning castles and coastal islands to explore along the dramatic Heritage Coast. There are numerous other attractions also a short drive away, including the famous Alnwick Castle and Gardens and the historic walled border town, Berwick-upon-Tweed. A superb base for exploring Northumberland.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV, DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed front garden with lawn, patio and furniture and non-enclosed rear garden with lawn.
Two well behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.7 miles, pub 0.8 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
- Haggerston Castle
- Alnwick Castle
Reviews (11)
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Rachael
The kitchen bin hadn't been emptied and was full of rubbish and the dishwasher was full of dirty crockery. Both the recycling and outdoor bin were full. So we emptied the bins and ran the dishwasher. The house itself was lovely and everything we needed it to be for our stay - would definitely recommend. Suggestion to maybe make more of a point to the people making the booking about the expectation to put the bins out for collection on Wednesdays. We looked it up in the folder but the collection calendar was from 2023 and when we put the postcode in online it couldn't give us the collection date. So we put both bins out and the recycling was emptied. But the rubbish bin will be too full for anyony else to be using really (it was basically at the top before we arrived and our 2 bags of rubbish then filled it).
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Margaret
.it was in a great location quiet with pleasant views from the garden . Beds were very comfy .. kitchen well equipped..Nice hot showers. We would love to come back . Had a problem closing one of the windows which was quickly rectified . Only one bad comment wheelie bins were full when we arrived so had to take garbage to waren campsite to dispose looked like hadn't been empty for a while . but Didn't spoil our holiday just a bit inconvenient.
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Suzanne
I have left two messages but heard nothing back. We left a day early as we could not settle due to the invasion of privacy and unclean downstairs. Please contact me asap. I have been using Northumbria Cottages for over 8 years and stayed in this property before but it was a very different experience this time. I would like to explain my disappointment in detail if someone can contact me please? Kind regards Suzanne Adgar