Guests say
The Granary in Northumberland receives high praise for its cleanliness, prime location, and comfort. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities and the property's maintenance. The thoughtful touches, such as welcome gifts, enhance the experience, although these are subject to change and not guaranteed.
Reviewers consistently mention the property's spotless condition and high standards of cleanliness, contributing to a near-perfect rating in this category.
The property's ideal location for exploring Northumberland, including coastal sites and local attractions, is frequently highlighted, resulting in a high score.
The majority of guests find the property comfortable and well-furnished, though a few mention the beds being too firm, slightly lowering the score.
Facilities are described as well-stocked and maintained, with special mentions of the kitchen and utility room. A few minor suggestions for improvement prevent a perfect score.
Guests frequently express gratitude for the thoughtful welcome gifts, such as wine and cake. However, as these are complimentary and may vary, they are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A magnificent, 18th century, semi-detached Flemish red brick barn conversion situated in unspoilt open countryside, just 10 minutes' walk from the centre of the rural village of Longframlington. Full of charm and character, The Granary has been equipped, decorated and furnished to an exceptional standard complete with tiled and wood flooring, a cosy multi-fuel stove, two en-suite bedrooms and a large cart eye window, offering stunning views of the private landscaped garden. Ten minutes' drive to the west is the National Trust's Cragside house and gardens while the Heritage Coast is only a 15 minute drive to the east offering miles of clean sandy beaches. The historic town of Alnwick, with its impressive castle and garden, lies just 6 miles to the north and is well worth a visit. With the spectacular National Park also within easy reach, this is an ideal base for exploring Northumberland! Note: The property adjoins Ref. 1562 and they can be booked together to accommodate up to 10 people.
Set in the heart of Northumberland between the Cheviots and the coast, the village of Longframlington provides access to a range of walking opportunities throughout this picturesque region. Brinkburn Priory is a short drive away and offers visitors a chance to see the restored Augustinian Priory beside the River Coquet. Just 10 minutes drive to the west is the National Trust's Cragside House and Gardens, whilst 15 minutes in the opposite direction will lead to the Heritage Coast and miles of clean, sandy beaches. The historic town of Alnwick, with its impressive Castle and Garden, is only six miles to the north whilst the spectacular National Park is also within easy reach.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Utility room.
Large open plan fitted kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with multi-fuel stove.
Oil central heating with multi-fuel stove in sitting room and underfloor heating in bathrooms.
Electric cooker, slow cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 2 x TVs, DVD, CD player/cassette/radio, WiFi.
Fuel, power and initial supply of logs/coal included in rent.
Bed linen, towels and 4 bathrobes included in rent.
Cot and highchair on request.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Landscaped garden with lawned area and patio with garden furniture and BBQ.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 20 mins walk.
Nearby points of interest
- Northumberland Country Zoo
- Alnwick Castle
Reviews (42)
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Indra
The only thing I would say is that the mattress bed in the main bedroom is quite hard and not that comfortable, If owners elect to provide cleaning equipment as theyâd like the property left in a clean condition then perhaps a dustpan and brush would be nice as well as the broom and vacuum cleaner. Also there were no cleaning cloths to use apart from in the kitchen. Extra loo rolls for those staying longer than a couple of nights would also be good. None of this really detracted from the property as a whole and we had a lovely holiday exploring the area, with lovely places to eat out close by. The cherry on the cake for us was the stunning display of the Northern lights on Thursday.
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John
We enjoyed the welcoming gifts of fresh flowers, lemon drizzle cake, milk and a bottle of wine.
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Val
Everything you need and a complimentary bottle of wine was a nice touch. For me, however, I found the bed far too firm. Almost hard. I guess this may suit some people but I think an optional memory foam topper would easily solve this. I used one of their cuddly fleece blankets on top of the bottom sheet which helped, marginally, but it really needs a topper (or a new mattress). I also found the chairs/sofa in the lounge not very comfortable. It's OK for a few minutes but an evening of tv had me constantly shifting in my seat. I did wonder if it was just me, but my friend who was with me also struggled to get comfortable. I really don't want to put anyone off going as it really is a lovely place (and the photo doesn't really do it justice!) but if those items could be addressed it would make it so much better. Just one other minor thing, the wardrobe doors make a lot of noise when opening and closing, which might disturb anyone still in bed if their partner was an early riser.