Guests say
Isabella Cottage is praised for its peaceful setting, excellent dog walking opportunities, and proximity to both countryside and city attractions. Guests appreciate the spaciousness, well-equipped amenities, and warm welcome from the owner. The cottage is considered a great value, especially for families and pet owners. Some guests noted dated furnishings, occasional noise from nearby transport, and a few maintenance issues, but overall, the property offers a comfortable and enjoyable stay in a tranquil location.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, particularly the bedding and bathroom. However, a few reviews mentioned issues with the kitchen floor and general datedness, which affected their perception of cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its peacefulness, access to walks, and convenience for exploring Northumberland and Newcastle. Some minor noise from the airport and trains was noted but did not detract significantly from the overall experience.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable and spacious, with good amenities for families and pets. However, several reviews mentioned uncomfortable sofas, a cold downstairs area in winter, and an old mattress in the main bedroom.
The cottage is described as well-equipped for a holiday, with kitchen essentials and entertainment for children. Some guests felt the furnishings and kitchen were dated and in need of updating, and noted issues with heating and maintenance.
Guests appreciated the owner's friendliness, flexibility with check-in, and thoughtful touches such as fresh flowers, a bottle of wine, and kitchen essentials. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Explore all that Northumberland has to offer, with Hadrian’s Wall, the Heritage Coast and the River Tyne close by..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Doggy extras. Enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: Families, couples and holidaymakers only.. Ideally situated next to the picturesque Tyne Riverside Country Park, a haven for wildlife and popular with walkers and cyclists, Isabella Cottage is on a historic terrace of cottages built in 1889 for the families of miners working in the Isabella Colliery. This comfortable holiday cottage in a tranquil setting provides a peaceful holiday retreat for a convenient base from which to explore Northumberland and the abundance of visitor attractions throughout the county. Adjacent to the owner’s home, this property is set amongst rolling country fields and woodland, and lies just a stones throw from the River Tyne. It is an ideal holiday location for all ages, with easy access to the county to explore Hadrian’s Wall, the beautiful Heritage Coast or inland to the National Park. Beach 18 miles. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
Free WiFi
Families or couples only.
Holidaymakers only.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Thornley Woodlands Centre
- Beamish Open Air Museum
Reviews (13)
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Trevor Rutter
Fantastic stay beautiful, comfortable and great value. Surroundings are wonderful.
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Confirmed Guest
Positives - fantastic location, fabulous walks on the doorstep and well located for visiting the part of Northumberland we needed to be near. The bedding was clean, the bathroom was good. However. Negatives - This is the most dated cottage we have ever stayed in. The sofas were dreadfully uncomfortable and covered in grey fitted bed sheets, clearly to protect from dogs that are allowed on furniture but it meant we couldn’t plump the cushions to even try and make them a bit more comfortable. The original wooden floorboard kitchen floor was disgustingly filthy, the kitchen was appalling really, we managed but it gave me the ick the whole time we were there. The washing up bowl! I’ve thrown better out. The cottage, it’s electrics, heating, furnishings and decor clearly haven’t been updated in decades. I didn’t like the fact that there is only a wooden door separating the cottage from next door, covered by a curtain. It should be mentioned in the description. We slept in the main bedroom and that bed mattress needs throwing out. The heating was on for short periods twice a day and we were cold, it was March, it wasn’t at all warm outside. We used the electric fire in the living room every time we were in the house. We had our own holiday let for some years and I know the effort I put in to making sure our cottage was a pleasure to stay in, my good reviews told me I was doing something right. The owners of this place are clearly doing the bare minimum for their holiday makers.
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Cat
We had a really lovely stay at Isabella cottage. It was a large period cottage. Great for families as it is close to the country park and play park and the children loved the games and DVD's to borrow! Very quiet and peaceful location with a multitude of walks from the front door, but also not to far away from Newcastle and Gateshead and the A1 for travels up to Northumberland.