Guests say
Hilly Brow is a well-received holiday cottage in Northumberland, praised for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and well-equipped nature. Guests have enjoyed its proximity to the beach and local amenities, as well as the comfortable furnishings and homely feel. The property's garden and views are also appreciated, contributing to a relaxing stay. While there was a minor issue with heating and hot water, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many guests looking forward to returning.
The cottage is consistently described as clean and well-maintained, with only one mention of a minor issue that does not detract significantly from the overall high standards of cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its quietness, proximity to the beach, and ease of access to local attractions, making it an excellent base for holidays.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the house warm and inviting, with only a single mention of potentially scalding hot water indicating a slight concern for safety.
The property is well-equipped with kitchen utensils, entertainment options, and a secure garden. However, a brief period without heating or hot water suggests room for improvement in maintenance.
Several reviews mention thoughtful touches like a welcoming cake and tea bags, contributing to the property's homely feel. While these gestures are warmly received, they may vary and are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Settled just a stone's throw from the Beadnell Bay, Hilly Brow is a wonderful, detached family holiday home resting in the quaint coastal village of Beadnell. Lying on the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Hilly Brow can accommodate seven guests in four bedrooms, with spacious living areas and an enclosed garden. Park up on the spacious drive before heading into this homely property, going through the hall and into the kitchen, fitted with every appliance you need for a self-catered stay including a large fridge/freezer and an electric double oven. Further appliances can be found in the garage including a washing machine and tumble dryer, with plenty of space for storing bikes and beach gear. Pass the ground-floor cloakroom before heading through to the spacious open-plan living and dining area, with one side home to two large sofas to relax on, an electric fire and a TV, and the other half hosting a dining table and chairs, with patio doors providing lovely views of the garden. The first floor is where you'll find the elegant bedrooms, with a master king-size room, a double boasting an en-suite shower room, a double and a small double, served by the family bathroom. Enjoy summer afternoons and evenings spent relaxing in the large enclosed garden, with a large lawn the children are sure to enjoy playing on, and a rear decked area with a large outdoor sofa to unwind on with a glass of wine. The property lies just a short way from Beadnell Bay, a glorious stretch of sandy beach well known for being one of the best places in the county for watersports, with the beach offering great conditions for surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, sailing and even scuba diving! Walkers can enjoy exploring the beautiful Northumberland coast; head south along the sand dunes towards Low Newton where you'll find a lovely pub, The Ship Inn, to stop for refreshments before heading back, or head north to Seahouses and onto Bamburgh to visit Bamburgh Castle. The castle is an imposing building, once the seat of the Kings of Northumbria, with audio-tours of the grand rooms to enjoy. Take a boat trip out to the Farne Islands, now a national nature reserve home to plenty of bird species and wildlife, or venture further to Holy Island, home to Lindisdarne Priory and Heritage centre. The scenic ruins of the National Trust's Dunstanburgh Castle make a perfect stop on a cycle ride, or pay a visit to the lovely Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum. A trip to Alnwick presents many attractions including The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick Castle, and plenty more restaurants, pubs and shops to enjoy. For a fun-filled trip to Northumberland's scenic coast choose Hilly Brow
Beadnell is a delightful village resting on the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is a popular holiday destination, formerly an important fishing village and smuggler's haven. Beadnell is home to a local shop and three pubs, with a beautiful sandy beach on Beadnell Bay. Nearby attractions include Preston Tower, Bailiffgate Museum, Belford Hidden History Museum, and National Trust's Dunstanburgh Castle.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x small 4' double.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with electric fire
heating with electric fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 3 x TVs, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available.
Off-road parking for two cars, roadside parking for one car.
Bike and beach gear storage in garage.
Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio, seating, decked area to the rear with outdoor sofa.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.7 miles, pub 1 mile
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
- Alnwick Castle
- Haggerston Castle
Reviews (15)
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Wendy
We had a lovely time, the house was beautifully decorated and very clean and comfortable. Everything that we needed was available from utensils and cooking equipment in the kitchen, fluffy pillows and extra throws and comfy beds in the bedrooms, hot showers with large towels, to dvds, books and games. The garden was beautifully maintained and a lovely spot to sit outdoors and relax. We really canât fault anything, itâs very obvious that a lot of thought and care has been put into ensuring that guests have a relaxed and very happy holiday, we certainly did and would highly recommend.
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Carol
It is ideally situated for visiting everything the area has to offer and perfect for walks on Beadnell beach.
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Caroline
The beds were very comfortable, everything we needed , just like home from home . Loved the sunny garden , and when the sun came out ( late afternoon) it was lovely to sit out and have a glass of wine . Just a couple of minor things , the hot water , we thought, was scorching and could burn someone if they're not aware . Also , which was quite amusing nobody on the road seemed to know which bins to put out , there were quite a few ( all different) just left out all week ,. It was like hazard a guess as to which bin so we just put all out lol. All in all the owners should be proud of the lovely home they've created , lots of thoughtful little touches . Thank you