Guests say
Guests consistently praise the Old Mill, Branton cottage for its comfortable and well-equipped accommodations, excellent on-site facilities including a swimming pool, games room, and tennis courts, and its beautiful Northumberland location. The property is described as cosy, homely, and perfect for families, with the added charm of free-roaming animals and a nearby restaurant, The Bosk, that offers delightful dining experiences.
The cottage received high marks for cleanliness, with guests noting it as 'exceptionally clean'. No negative comments regarding cleanliness were mentioned, indicating a very high standard maintained at the property.
The location is highly praised for its beauty and convenience for exploring Northumberland. The only drawback mentioned was the distance for one guest, but this is subjective and not reflective of the location's quality.
Comfort is well-regarded with the cottage described as 'comfortable' and 'homely'. Some guests found the mattresses too soft and the dining table uncomfortable, but overall the sentiment is positive.
Facilities are a highlight, with the pool, gym, tennis court, and games room frequently mentioned. There were minor issues with a shower and kitchen equipment, but these did not significantly detract from the overall experience.
While the reviews are positive about the property and its amenities, there is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts, so it is not possible to score this category.
About this property
Old Mill is situated within Breamish just 2 miles away from Northumberland National Park Visitor Centre and nature reserve. The trails next to the property allow you to be at one with nature in the unspoiled countryside.
A charming period holiday cottage in a lovely rural location with a large garden and use of a fabulous onsite swimming pool. Situated in the Beamish Valley, the Old Mill offers very comfortable accommodation for five guests in two bedrooms. This is an excellent option for families looking to explore this beautiful area with cycling and walking trails into the Cheviot Hills and a nature reserve, just two miles away. In addition to the 20m indoor swimming pool there’s also an onsite sauna and steam room, tennis court, games room and gym. A great base for a family holiday at any time of year!
Northumberland is steeped in history with many imposing castles to explore including Alnwick Castle made famous by the Harry Potter movies and the striking Bamburgh Castle built high on a rocky outcrop. The quiet lanes are perfect for cyclists and walkers to soak up the stunning landscapes and perhaps catch a glimpse of the remarkable array of wildlife including red squirrels, roe deer, wild goats, otters and black grouse.
Size: sleeps 5 in 2 bedrooms. Beds: 1 x double bed, 1 x single bed, 1 x bunk beds.
AccommodationGround floorKitchen: electric oven and hob, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine.Open living room and dining area: comfortable sofas, farmhouse style table and chairs, wood burning stove.Bedroom 1: double bed.Bedroom 2: single bed, bunk beds, storage drawers, wardrobes.Family bathroom: bath with shower over, WC and wash hand basin.
Entertainment: flatscreen TV. DVD player, radio/CD player, books and games, pool table, swimming pool, tennis court, table tennis, gym access.For families: cot and high chair available. Outside: large garden with barbeque.Parking: parking for 2 vehicles.General: WiFi. bed linen and towels provided. Oil fired central heating. Pets: 1 well behaved dog welcome. Note - you will need to pay an additional pet fee and you must not leave dogs unattended in the property.Accidental Damage Deposit: you may need to pay an Accidental Damage Deposit or Accidental Damage Deposit Waiver for this property. Where applicable we will contact you in good time before your holiday with further details and to take payment.
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (23)
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Mr Ashworth
Overall very good.
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Mrs Baldwin
This was a lovely property which suited our family group well. The property was warm, beds were comfortable and it was well equipped. The bonus of having access to the pool, tennis court and games room was great especially for the kids. The Bosk restaurant is really nice but isn’t open every night, I’d advise booking if you want to go. We had a couple of small issues but Richard replied to me straight away with suggestions eg when the tv wouldn’t work. Only thing to note is that there is an upstairs property with squeaky floorboards - didn’t bother us at all and wasn’t a problem but if there were noisy people up there it might be an issue. Overall a lovely comfortable property, great value for money in a beautiful area so would stay again
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Mrs Mcgregor
We had an amazing break, very chilled , just what we needed, the cottage was well equipped , cosy and very comfortable, with the added benefit of a swimming pool and a games room, which bought out the competitiveness of our teenager daughter and my husband ‘snooker wars”, Zak the Labrador loved the walks . We will be back