Guests say
Oswald's Rest is a well-equipped, homely cottage praised for its tranquility, impressive views of Bamburgh Castle, and proximity to local attractions. Guests enjoyed the peaceful farm setting and the convenience for exploring Northumberland's East coast. The property provides a comfortable and clean environment, with a few minor issues addressed by a helpful owner.
The cottage is generally described as clean and comfortable. However, one review mentioned a dirty shower soap tray and wet washing left in the machine, suggesting occasional oversights in cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its beautiful views, proximity to Bamburgh and Seahouses, and the opportunity for lovely walks. The peaceful farm setting adds to the charm, despite the poor condition of the access road.
Guests found the cottage to be comfortable, with a warm atmosphere, tasteful decoration, and a lovely big bathroom. The provision of amenities like tea, coffee, and milk was appreciated.
The cottage is well-equipped with a good kitchen and smart TV. However, there were issues with oversized dinner plates not fitting in the dishwasher, a WFI breakdown, and an unresponsive agency, indicating some room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
While guests appreciated the amenities provided, such as tea, coffee, and milk, there is no mention of gifts. Therefore, it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness based on the provision of gifts, and the score is set to null.
About this property
Oswald’s Rest is in an absolutely charming location and is perfect for couples. Here you can relax in the secluded garden or take a 15-minute walk along the paths to the magnificent coast.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, French Doors Leading To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine
Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Rear enclosed garden with patio and garden furniture. 1 dog welcome, must be kept on a lead at all times (working farm). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: Dogs are not to be left unattended. The charging of electric vehicles is prohibited.. Oswald’s Rest is a charming retreat for couples, this bright, airy cottage is all on the ground floor and offers open plan living with French doors opening out onto a wonderful enclosed private sitting-out area perfect for your morning cup of tea or evening glass of wine. The unique setting of Oswald’s Rest is enticing, with a footpath from the farm location to the coast which you can walk in only 15 minutes. Set midway between Bamburgh and Seahouses and set in wonderful countryside, yet on the cusp of the golden beaches and coastline. Offering comfort and attention to detail throughout the owners have provided a well equipped kitchen should you choose to dine. A large Smart TV is perfect for those evenings in then retire to the kingsize bed with high quality bedding to snuggle up in.
Unusually set on the owners farm, where there are eight private camping pitches, Oswald’s Rest is set to the side in its own setting with a secluded private garden. The owners have pedigree poll Dorset sheep which they show as well as a herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle.
Set on St Oswald’s Way you can do some of the walk which stretches 97 miles from Hadrian’s Wall across rolling hills and coastline taking in castles and stunning scenery and ending up at Holy Island a little further up the coast. Only a mile from the sweeping beach and cliffside castle in Bamburgh, this popular and much photographed village in North Northumberland has a dramatic fortress castle overlooking this glorious and most photographed stretch of stunning coastline in Northumberland. Bamburgh is a stunningly attractive small village set on the northern stretch of the Northumberland Coast, dominated by the magnificently striking castle that can be seen for miles around, giving the whole village a somewhat dramatic feeling. You can’t fail to be impressed by the sheer scale of the castle once you are up close and in the village itself.
There is much to do in the village alongside the castle and its amazing history, there are impressive stretches of pure golden sandy beaches, many English tea rooms and restaurants, St. Aidan’s Church and a wonderful museum dedicated to Grace Darling. Why not hit the waves yourself with a trip to the Farne Islands? Take a boat trip from Seahouses only a mile away and see the medieval pele tower and Victorian lighthouse, as well as the famous sea bird colony. Depending on the time of year, you might catch a glimpse of the friendly seals and puffins that visit the islands’ shores. Seahouses is a traditional seaside village retaining some of the ’olde worlde’ charm with gift shops, fish and chips and a working harbour. Golfers flock to Bamburgh, where the Bamburgh Castle Golf Club offers a particularly picturesque round. Wherever your Northern adventure may take you, be sure to start it from the comforts of Oswald’s Rest. Beach 1 mile.
Free WiFi
The property is located on a working farm.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (7)
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Jenny Payne
Excellent cottage. Well equipped, warm and tastefully decorated with a goid kitchen and a lovely big bathroom. We loved it and it is clear that it has been drsigned with great care and heart. We loved the lication, on a farm with countryside views but we were able to walk to the beach across the fields and other times, we took the car. The beach was only a few minutes away. Seahorses is very close and we were able to do a little bit of shopping etc there. The cottage location is a great base for getting to local places ( & further if you wish) and it was lovely to return to a cosy warm and inviting space at the end of each day. We would 100% recommend and return.
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Confirmed Guest
Disappointed on arrival to find wet washing in Washing machine, no one came to retrieve it so we were forced to dry it ourselves. Dinner plates too large to enable washing in dish washer, thus needing hand washing.Shower soap try dirtyWhen phoning owner for assistance with WFI breakdown, no response. However it was fixed. Would have appreciated a call or text Nicely appointed cottage in a good area for exploring East coast Northumberland
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Richard Naylor
The cottage is fine for two people, well equipped but as it is on a farm, there are no immediate facilities ie shop, bar etc. It is a 35 minute walk to bamburgh, and about the same for seahouses that is mainly over fields and rough tracks, but both are well worth a visit, just take comfortable walking shoes. We did a boat trip from seahouses to farne islands well worth it and definitely visit Bamburgh castle it is very impressive.