Guests say
Shawdon Hill Coach House is a charming, cosy cottage ideal for couples and dog owners seeking a peaceful Northumberland retreat. Guests praise its well-equipped kitchen, comfortable bed, and spacious, secure garden. The property is clean and thoughtfully presented, with many enjoying the welcome touches on arrival. Its rural location offers easy access to local attractions, though some mention road noise and the need to drive for shops or walks. Occasional maintenance and cleaning issues are noted, but overall, visitors find it a delightful base for exploring the area.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, with several describing it as spotless. A few mentioned cobwebs, the need for a deep clean, or minor maintenance issues, but these were exceptions rather than the rule.
The rural setting is praised for its tranquillity and scenic surroundings, with easy access by car to Alnwick and Northumberland attractions. Some guests noted road noise and the lack of nearby shops or footpaths, but most appreciated the central location for exploring.
Guests consistently highlight the cottage's comfort, especially the quality of the bed and the cosy atmosphere. The log burner and enclosed garden add to the relaxing experience, though a few mentioned temperature variations and limited seating.
The cottage is well-equipped with kitchen essentials, a washer/dryer, and a secure garden. Some guests noted minor issues with appliances, outdoor furniture, or storage, but overall, facilities met or exceeded expectations.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as wine, biscuits, and milk on arrival. While these gifts are frequently mentioned, it should be noted that such gestures are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A convenient base to explore this beautiful part of north Northumberland. Walkers and cyclists will enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the surrounding countryside.. 1 step to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 43" Smart TV, Bluray Player, DVD Player, DAB Radio, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot available on request.. Large enclosed, lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 cars. No smoking.. This detached, single-storey coach house built in 1833 is ideal for couples looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The open plan living space is well planned, with a well-equipped kitchen with electrical appliances. The beamed living area boasts a cosy wood burner and comfy sofa to curl up on and relax, alongside a dining area to sit and enjoy your morning brunch or evening supper. The spacious bedroom with arched window and shutter looks out onto the garden, with a king size bed set with quality bed linen. Outside is a large, enclosed lawned garden and wooded area with gravelled terrace, set within shrubbery and looking out to open countryside where you can see an array of wildlife.
Conveniently close to the A697, Shawdon Hill Coach House affords easy access to explore this beautiful and historic part of North Northumberland. The market town of Alnwick with its castle, the stunning Alnwick Gardens and a wide array of independent shops, galleries and eateries is just 8 miles away. The picture-postcard town of Rothbury sitting at the foot of the Simonside and Lordenshaw Hills, with Cragside Hall on its outskirts, is 9 miles away. Wooler is a welcoming market town 11 miles from the property, nestled at the foot of the Cheviot Hills and offering a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. Walkers and cyclists will enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the surrounding countryside, its many challenging or less strenuous walks or trails close by and any stargazers will delight in the dark sky offerings on the doorstep. The Northumberland Heritage Coast is less than 15 miles east and there are no less than 10 castles to explore within 25 miles, with many Iron Age discoveries to be had very close to the property. Shawdon Hill Coach House is an excellent base to uncover the beauty of North Northumberland and has easy access to the Scottish Borders or even Edinburgh which is only 74 miles away. Beach 14 miles. Shop 1½ miles, pub ½ mile and restaurant 8 miles. This property can be booked with Shawdon Hill Cottage (UK40187) to accomodate parties of 8.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (38)
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Peter and Vanessa Berry
A beautiful little Northumbrian cottage. Well placed to visit all the wonderful places ;full of history, this part of the country offers The Accomodation was both ultra clean, comfortable (the bed was one of the best I’ve slept in with top range bedding) stocked with everything you might need for cooking and generally making your stay easy A lovely bottle of red on arrival with some delicious Northumbrian shortbread biscuits a very welcome treat Beautiful gardens with wonderful walks on your doorstep If it get as little chilly there’s a fab, easy to use log burner Alll in a little gem of a cottage in a gem of a place We will be back 😊
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Jackie Russell
What a lovely little cottage. Well equipped kitchen if you like cooking, just as well I have a husband that does. Good central location for a choice of walks. We visited with our cocker spaniel so was spoilt for choice. We went to Alnmouth Beach, Thrunton Woods, Hepburn Woods, river walk in Alnwick, Breamish Valley walk etc. The cottage has a gorgeous big garden, totally enclosed so very safe for the dog. There is seating at the top of the garden, however, it was quite hot and could have benefitted from an umbrella for shade. Water pressure is good, so the shower was lovely. WiFi signal was good too. The cottage was really clean too. There was supposed to be a welcome pack for the dog, but nothing was left, this was an oversight and Stuart did apologise for this. Nice gesture from the owners on arrival was a bottle of wine and some ginger biscuits, which were great. Thanks for a wonderful stay, we will definitely be back.
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Graham Whittley
Lovely one bedroom cottage in a rural setting served by a main road nearby.Nearest town is Alnwick just 15 mins drive away with supermarkets, local shops, pubs and restaurants.The cottage is well presented with only a couple of small niggles if we were being picky namely only one bedside lamp in the bedroom but overall we had an extremely pleasant stay.On arrival we had the basics ie loo roll, milk and a bottle of wine left for us. We are more than happy to recommend this cottage.