Guests say
Heather Cottages - Grey Heron is praised for its stunning location near a beautiful beach and its cosy, well-equipped lodges. Guests have enjoyed the comfortable accommodations and the thoughtful touches, such as a Christmas hamper. While most experiences have been positive, there is a mention of the need for better maintenance and a more thorough clean.
Most reviews do not mention cleanliness issues, suggesting satisfaction, but one review cites concerns with cleanliness, including dirty pans and mould, indicating room for improvement.
The location is consistently lauded for its proximity to the beach and beautiful views, making it a highlight for guests.
Guests find the lodges comfortable and warm, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Facilities are generally found to be adequate, but one review notes the need for better maintenance and replacement of kitchenware, suggesting some attention is needed.
While a Christmas hamper is mentioned as a thoughtful gesture, there is insufficient information to determine if such thoughtfulness is consistent across all stays, and it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
Bamburgh 2.1 miles. Heather Cottages-Grey Heron is a fantastic wooden lodge situated right beside the stunning beach of Budle Bay, near Bamburgh, ideal for a family getaway to Northumberland. Be welcomed into this property by off-road parking, allowing you to unpack with ease as well as enjoy the fantastic seaside views on offer, and you will find yourself in an amazing open-plan living area with wooden walls, tall ceilings and seas of natural light streaming in through the windows and the glass double doors which open up onto a balcony, ideal for morning coffee. Recline in the stylish sitting area where three leather sofas allow you to catch up on your favourite TV shows, before cooking up a storm in the kitchen, serving it at a tasteful dining table beside a woodburning stove, making this an ideal social space for all guests to enjoy.
From here you will find three bedrooms, as well as a family bathroom, including a king-size with storage and a handy en-suite, a double and a twin. Heather Cottage-Grey Heron has a beautiful sandy beach almost at your doorstep, so you will be drawn to spend a day beside the seashore and try out watersports, wild swimming, walking in the salty air and relaxing with a picnic and a good book. Close to the property you will also find The Apple Inn, as well as the wonderful Beau Monde Leisure Spa, where you can enjoy an hours free gym or swim sessions, and there are many more activities for you to try out.
Head over to the next town of Bamburgh to stock up on essentials and sample local produce at the deli and food emporium before exploring the fascinating Bamburgh Castle. From the property you will also be able to visit the wonderful Holy Island, where there is so much on offer, including museums, beaches, independent shops, cafes and fantastic historical sites including the famous Lindisfarne Priory. Make a family holiday to remember with a stay at Heather Cottage-Grey Heron.
The village’s sweeping sandy beaches and dramatic fortress - Bamburgh Castle - make Bamburgh one of Northumberland’s major visitor attractions. The castle can be seen for miles and dominates this part of the county’s coastline. Today it remains home to the family of the great Victorian industrialist Lord Armstrong, and is open to the public on a daily basis. Although overshadowed by the great castle, Bamburgh village is picturesque with neat grey stone cottages facing a manicured village green. There are excellent pubs, hotels with restaurants and a small selection of village shops. There are golf courses in Bamburgh and nearby Seahouses, and within easy reach are more wide sandy beaches, lovely fishing villages, stunning castles and coastal islands to explore along the dramatic Heritage Coast. There are numerous other attractions also a short drive away, including the famous Alnwick Castle and Gardens and the historic walled border town, Berwick-upon-Tweed. A superb base for exploring Northumberland.
Accommodation
Single storey.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Utility
Gas heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
TV, DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available on request.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Enclosed patio garden with decking and barbecue.
2 well behaved dogs welcome Please not £30 per dog per holiday.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.7 miles, pub 1.3 miles.
Note: Beau Monde Leisure Spa: Free one hour swim or gym passes up to the occupancy of the cottage.
Note: Beau Monde also has a beauty and hair salon all cottage guests receive 5% discount on hair and beauty treatments on production of their key fobs (excluding products).
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Note: Secure bicycle stalls.
Important information:
Between January and April 2026, we will be expanding our site with a small number of new log cabins nearby.
Works will include external cladding and decking, carried out during daytime hours only.While every effort will be made to minimise disruption, some daytime activity may be visible or audible.To reflect this, a 25% discounted rate will apply during this period.
Please contact us for further details before booking.
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (7)
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Dean
There are a couple of things which would make a stay here even better. 1. The welcome pack was good, but there was no means of cooking: oil, salt, pepper - just the basics would be good, especially as you're a long way from a shop. The kitchen knives were beyond blunt: please either sharpen or replace! 2. A shelf in the en suite would be useful - there's nowhere to put products apart from the floor - not ideal. 3. We stripped the bed linen as requested, and some of the pillow protectors were grubby and stained yellow.
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Robert
Whilst the position of the property was excellent there is clearly a lack of maintenance both inside and outside the surrounding area of the lodge - which is a shame. Cleanliness was lacking somewhat with dirty pans in the cupboard, mould in the bathrooms and generally needing a decent deep clean. Pans needed replacing and cutlery all mismatched and really blunt knives in the block with no sharpener provided so whilst we enjoyed our stay we would not necessarily revisit the specific lodge - however with a little time and effort by the owners this could all be easily rectified.
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Linda F
We stayed in Godwit cottage last year and brought the family this year to experience a holiday in Budle Bay. They loved it!