Guests say
Guests have praised 'The Arches' for its cleanliness, stylish comfort, and well-equipped facilities. The property's location is ideal for exploring the beautiful Northumberland coast and local towns. The spacious bathroom and comfortable beds are frequently mentioned highlights. A welcome pack adds a thoughtful touch, although such gifts are subject to change and not guaranteed.
The property consistently receives high remarks for cleanliness, with guests noting it was very clean upon arrival.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to beaches, local attractions, and restaurants, making it an ideal base for exploration.
Comfort is a strong point, with guests appreciating the comfortable beds and warm, inviting atmosphere. However, one guest mentioned a less comfortable middle bed, slightly lowering the score.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, especially the kitchen and bathroom. Some minor issues with maintenance and a need for better towel drying space have been noted.
The welcome pack was well-received, indicating thoughtfulness. However, as gifts are not guaranteed and there were no other specific mentions of thoughtful touches, the score reflects this.
About this property
The Arches is a charming single storey barn conversion situated in the quiet hamlet of Waren Mill with views of Budle Bay, which is part of the Lindisfarne National Nature reserve. It is a well-appointed cottage with spacious accommodation, a wood burning stove and large bathroom with walk-in shower and roll-top bath. Nestled between Lindisfarne and Bamburgh this peaceful getaway makes an ideal holiday location, perfect for exploring Northumbria’s unspoilt beaches and magnificent castles. Bamburgh is just a few miles away and has shops, tearoom, restaurants and pubs.
ACCOMMODATION ON ONE LEVEL (Ground)
Living room/dining room with wood burning stove, TV/DVD, dining table and chairs and door to garden.
Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher.
Bedroom with super-king bed.
Bedroom with double bed.
Bedroom with single bed and additional dressing area.
Bathroom with roll-top bath, walk-in shower, basin, WC and under floor heating.
OTHER FACILITIES
Outdoor patio with seating and bay views. Electric night storage heaters. All power, bed linen and towels included in rent. Two bags of logs provided but guests are asked to replace what they use. Private parking for 2 cars. 1 dog welcome.
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
Single-storey.
Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size, 1 x double, 1 x single.
Bathroom with roll-top bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Open-plan living space with dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Electric heating and woodburning stove.
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher.
TV/DVD player, WiFI.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Patio area with patio furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop .2.5 miles, pub 2.5 miles.
Note: Starter fuel for woodburning stove provided.
Please replace what is used before you leave.
Note: Please let us know if any additional guests are expected during your stay
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
- Haggerston Castle
- Alnwick Castle
Reviews (13)
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Jolin
We had a fantastic week and the Arches was part of what made it so good. It was comfortable and a lovely home away from home. We would definitely like to return one day.
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Mark
Lovely big rooms, bathroom was particularly spacious. Heating was really good, because it was quite warm unfortunately we never needed to use the real fire. Ideally located for everything we wanted to see. Thanks for the welcome pack too. This was undoubtedly one of the best cottages we have stayed in. We also had a slight issue with the parking, despite parking in front of the sign saying the arches. In the end we put both cars in the bay at the front of the house which was fine. Maybe encourage people to do that in the first instance. ( in the end 2 other cars from other cottages parked along that lane so we couldnât anyway!) Thanks for a lovely stay
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Kay
We managed to park in the small area in front of the property .What sad people . We would suggest you check out these lets, as we found it very distasteful.At least the weather was good.We would like some reply to this feedback.