Guests say
Melandra is a well-received cottage praised for its comfort, cosy atmosphere, and excellent location for exploring Northumberland. Guests appreciate the spacious rooms, good WiFi, and the enclosed garden, especially those with pets. The property's charm and character are noted, with a well-equipped kitchen and thoughtful touches enhancing the stay.
Cleanliness is generally good, with several guests finding the house clean and comfortable. However, some noted minor issues such as a marked tablecloth, unclean grill mesh, and a kettle needing descaling. One review mentioned a rusty oven tray and dusty areas under beds, suggesting room for improvement in housekeeping.
The location is highly praised for being peaceful and ideal for exploring local attractions such as Bamburgh, Holy Island, and Alnwick. The proximity to the coast and the opportunity for star gazing are also appreciated, contributing to the high score.
Comfort is a strong point for Melandra, with guests mentioning very comfy beds, cosy living spaces, and a warm atmosphere. The spaciousness and the enclosed garden add to the comfort, especially for those with pets.
Facilities are well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen, good WiFi, and plenty of hot water. However, some guests noted the need for a working vacuum cleaner, a defrosted freezer, and better heating in some rooms. The presence of a downstairs toilet and additional amenities like an Air Fryer are positive aspects.
While guests appreciate the well-equipped cottage and its amenities, there are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches that would guarantee a score in this category. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
This charming cottage boasts a cosy wood burner and enclosed garden, ideal for families with children and pets all year round.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Woodburner
Dining room: Sofa Bed (Double) (Flexible Sleeping Only)
Kitchen: (2 Steps), Electric Oven, Ceramic Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Single (2ft 3in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bathroom: (2 Steps), Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair.. Enclosed lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: The property has a private water supply.. Nestled in the midst of a small terrace of similar properties, Melandra is a charming cottage that has been fully restored with thought, care and attention to detail. The wood burner in the living room ensures a cosy welcome regardless of the season, and the separate dining room adds to the comfort. There is a pristine kitchen and a convenient cloakroom on the ground floor too. The beautifully presented bedrooms and immaculate bathroom are on the first floor. Oozing charm and character, this delightful cottage has an enclosed garden with a large lawned area and patio, the perfect spot to dine al fresco whilst the children and pets play, as well as off road parking for 2 cars.
The pretty village of Belford is just over a mile away, where a warm welcome regularly greets visitors. The village is often described as the ’Gateway to the Secret Kingdom’, and offers many facilities including shops, a tea room, pubs renowned for serving delicious food, and an impressive golf driving range. The picture-postcard coastal village of Bamburgh, dominated by its majestic fortress and golden sandy beach, is a mere 6 miles east. The small and friendly market town of Wooler sits at the foot of the Cheviot Hills, 12 miles west, which is a popular destination for cycling, hang-gliding, golf, horse riding and walking. The challenging route of St Cuthbert’s Way passes close by. Chatton Trout Fisheries is close by and invites amateur anglers to fish without a rod licence on a picturesque 4-acre lake. Although Melandra is quietly situated, the A1 is less than a mile away, giving easy access to the elegant Georgian town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, which straddles the salmon rich River Tweed to the north, and the market town of Alnwick, with its dramatic castle, to the south. Both offer a wide array of amenities and are equidistant at 15 miles. Alnwick Garden is very popular and makes a great day out. See the Grand Cascade waterfall and then enjoy a meal in the restaurant within the largest treehouse in Europe. The vibrant cities of Newcastle upon Tyne and Edinburgh are an hours’ drive away, or take the train from Berwick or Alnmouth. Melandra offers delightful accommodation in an excellent location. It makes a great base from which to explore the Northumbrian countryside to the west, along with the Heritage Coast, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to the east, and the Scottish Borders to the north. Beach 6 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1¼ miles.
Free WiFi
Please be aware that although internet is advertised as available at this property, if there are any problems with connection/availability of the internet connection during your stay caused by circumstances beyond our control, then neither the owner nor the company can be held responsible and no compensation will be given. Please be mindful that if the internet is provided free of charge for general browsing/collecting emails etc any excessive usage will be payable to the owner. Those who use the internet understand that as the Broadband service is provided by an Internet Service Provider (ISP), they accept the Terms and Conditions of that ISP.
There are steps within the property.
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (15)
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Mandy Riley
The Cottage is very comfortable plenty of parking and the garden excellent . the location is very good The cottage is well equipped esp the Kitchen, plenty of seating and beautifully decorated. I would definitely stay again .Now The downside Housekeeping needs some work the freezer part of the fridge was so full of ice ,I couldn't, open the Draws a defrost was needed, One oven tray was very rusty . there is nowhere to store any dry goods due to lack of any cupboard space Upstairs under the beds was very dusty (not been vacuumed or cleaned for a while ) The upstairs Radiators did not get very warm and the bathroom Rad stayed cold (Guess needs Bleeding)
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Confirmed Guest
The only faults we found was that the wipeable table cloth was marked and that the grill mesh needed to be scrubbed before I could use it as there was burnt food on it. The kettle was also in need of a descale as black bits came out of it when I first rinsed it out.Everything else was fine. Warm, comfortable, with everything that we needed in a lovely part of the country.
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Ian Beall
Great location for getting around Northumberland, very comfy beds, spacious rooms nicely decorated & not full of clutter. Good WiFi connection, plenty of hot water & decent bath sheet size towels. Only given 4 stars due to a few minor niggles, including things like the cooker & microwave hadn't been cleaned before our arrival & as previous guests have said a pint of milk to make a cuppa would have been nice after a long journey. We had a good few days & enjoyed our break.