Dog Friendly Hexham Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Alan - Verified booking

  Stayed at many Sykes cottages in the past, this one was booked at very short notice but was the first time we have been disappointed.

  There was no WI-FI and the TV was not a smart TV , both advertised as included so our plan to catch up on our TV programmes on the dark nights fell apart, furthermore the tv aerial was an indoor one which on arrival was on the window sill and provided no signal until I stood it on a log closer to the window , limited TV channels. Be prepared to live out of a suitcase, the cottage sleeps 4 but there are only 2 bedside cabinets in the upstairs bedroom, no hanging space anywhere. No instructions for the central heating which appeared to be set on warm and the day and time on the programmer were incorrect, managed to get some heat with trial and error fortunately there were plenty logs supplied for the stove. Car parking is away from the cottage in a small quarry area which is not a huge area but it also serves as the bin bay for approximately 12 wheelie bins some of which had toppled over in the wind. I spent the first day picking up litter including open food tins that could injure our dog , then worried the rest of the week about our car being damaged by bins blown over by the strong winds . Our holiday end day was Saturday but we packed up and left on Friday morning as soon as we got up. The cottage has lovely features and huge potential but a little more thought is needed regarding facilities…..the parking/bin problem is not the sole responsibility of the owner to rectify but I wouldn’t stay there again

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• Steve - Verified booking

  There's now a mobile signal for both voice and data at the cottage!

  This was on the 3 network. No signal yet on EE. I got 7mps down on data compared with 4mps on wi-fi, the latter being rock steady. Voice calls on mobile were nice and clear, although we mainly used wi-fi calling. We've stayed at dozens of cottages over the years and this was undoubtedly the best. It's extremely spacious to say the least. We won't stay anywhere that doesn't have a bath and a 3 seater settee. This has both. We consider these essential when we've been on our feet all day. The L-shaped sofa is particularly comfortable. The king size bed was too firm for our tastes, but most guests would probably love it. We slept in the twin room and found these beds nice and comfortable. The kitchen is extremely well equipped to say the least, and we appreciated the dishwasher. The only slight downside is the lighting, especially in the kitchen. The cottage is isolated, but the 2 mile single track road is tarmacked. It's about 15 minutes from the small town of Bellingham in the direction of Kielder Water. As a result stargazing here is exceptional with the bonus of a south facing rear garden. On the 2 clear nights we had I recorded a sky brightness of 21.4mag/arcsecondsquared even with the Milky Way overhead. Highly recommended.

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• David - Verified booking

  If you have got as far as reading this then you are interested in renting Shepherds Burn, don't look for other properties in the area this one is just great.

  Hiking, cycling, a base to start exploring from or just chilling out watching the wildlife then look no further book it. You'll find the cottage a couple of miles down a tarmac track which means no passing traffic, except the very infrequent farm or forestry vehicles (and I mean very infrequent). The cottage itself is beautifully maintained with everything you need for your stay and a large dog proof garden (how many times have I heard that phrase only to be disappointed - but not here) There are many tracks/bridleways through the forest that you can explore from the doorstep or a short drive takes you to Kielder reservoir and longer to every village and small town to the coast. The nearest village is Bellingham which is well stocked for your shopping needs, do look in the Country Store, possibly the most well stocked shop in Northumberland. From where I live we have the dubious joys of commuting up the appalling road work/accident filled A1 even that won't stop me going returning, to quote Mr A Schwarzenegger "I'll be back" A great cottage, in a great location rented from lovely people.

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• Dawn - Verified booking

  Another fantastic stay at this lovely cosy cottage with a warm welcome by the locals .

  If you’re wanting an away from it all holiday where you can recharge your batteries in comfort and take in all the wonders of nature then this ticks the boxes . Fabulous walks from the door mean if you come well equipped you needn’t even drive anywhere , although we’d thoroughly recommend driving across the 5 county borders and amazing scenery that has to offer. The wildlife is amazing just sit and be patient. We have read some of the less positive reviews and can only say remember this is a cottage I’m rural Britain. Before booking folks should read the details of the cottage as it’s a true reflection of the place and what it has to offer . We will definitely be back. It would be worth the cottage details on the booking site noting that the off road parking is just down the road but you can park outside to load and unload carrying things up some natural steps to the front door . Therefore may not suit those with mobility impairments.

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• Debbie - Verified booking

  It was listed of road parking , but it was not of road parking !

  ! My partner was disabled so I had to Carry things from the van up to the cottage . The path way was not a good path for him as he’s unsteady on his feet . The path was not a prober path slates just laid down ., The floor in the lounge was uneven and see the damp proof showing ! We could not get a very good picture on the tv ! My partner nearly fell down the kitchen steps as they are to big and far apart . And he hurt his elbow . The place had not been cleaned properly., The water was brown when ran it ! We was not told about that ! I found lots of bottle of water under the sink ! The only thing that worked for us was the four poster bed ! This is a place we would not stay again as there was no shops or Pubs close by like we were told about saying there were pubs around and an Indian which we could not find !! It’s is quiet and Tranquil .

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