Guests say
Broughs House is a charming, well-equipped cottage in Morpeth, praised for its exceptional cleanliness, cosy atmosphere, and excellent location for exploring Northumberland. Guests frequently mention the warm welcome, thoughtful touches, and the property’s suitability as a base for sightseeing. While most found the cottage comfortable and inviting, a few noted minor issues with sofa comfort and dog policy clarity. The majority of reviews highlight the friendly hosts and the generous welcome packs, making it a popular choice for couples, families, and pet owners seeking a relaxing break.
Cleanliness is consistently praised, with multiple guests describing the property as spotless, immaculate, and very well maintained throughout their stay.
The location is highly rated, with guests appreciating its convenience for exploring Northumberland’s coast, castles, and local attractions. The quiet setting and proximity to amenities are also noted.
Most guests found the cottage comfortable, mentioning cosy beds and a relaxing atmosphere. A few noted the sofas could be more comfortable, and some mentioned the dog policy affecting their comfort.
The cottage is described as well equipped, with everything needed for a pleasant stay. Facilities such as parking, kitchen appliances, and local information are appreciated. Minor suggestions for improvement relate to pet facilities.
Guests frequently mention thoughtful touches such as welcome packs and friendly, helpful hosts. While these gestures are highly appreciated, it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Just a short drive from Amble harbour, with lots of great eating places, and well-placed for couples and small families exploring the coast.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 42" Smart TV, Electric Fire
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot and highchair available on request.. Small enclosed rear yard with garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Broughs House stands semi-detached and makes a great base from which to explore the coast and countryside; it is ideal for both couples or small families. Just 3 miles away is the friendly town of Amble with its working harbour, plenty of eating places and bespoke shops. The town has a strong local community spirit with a small beach and pretty little beach huts for hire, and has a busy Sunday market, popular with tourists and locals. Boat trips can be taken over to Coquet Island, a rspb bird sanctuary.
Exploring is easy from here, with Alnwick only 10 miles away. Its castle is the location where some scenes were shot for the Harry Potter films, as well as the TV series, Downton Abbey. The town still has some cobbled streets and the Duchess Water Gardens are beautiful in the summer months, where you can admire the grand cascade waterfall and eat at The Treehouse Restaurant.
The picture postcard village of Warkworth, 5 miles, is dominated by the castle at the top of the street. Continuing up the coast you will reach Seahouses and Bamburgh, and further on is Holy Island, where you can cross when the tide is out (check tides). This whole area is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with miles of unspoilt golden beaches, castles and friendly villages, and Amble is situated at the start of it.
Hadrian’s Wall can be easily reached to the west via a good road network, and you can visit museums and see the wall where the Romans lived. Alnmouth railway station is just a few miles away, where you can leave the car and hop on a train to Edinburgh, York or Newcastle for a day’s sightseeing in beautiful cities.
Northumberland was voted the best place to holiday in the 2018 British Tourism Awards, and it easy to see why when you get here you are bound to want to return to this friendly, diverse, unspoilt county. Beach 2 miles. Shop 1¼ miles and restaurant 2½ miles.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (27)
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Paul Hughes
Great base to explore Northumberland and the North East walk for miles on empty beaches close to castles and towns would visit again
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Confirmed Guest
A lovely place to stay. A car is a must and lots of places are within an hour of driving. A local Coop is a couple of minutes drive away. The welcome hamper was a great touch and much needed after a long journey.Just a note- It is dog friendly but only downstairs. The difficulty is there is no gate or door to prevent dogs wandering upstairs and you have to be vigilant. We have a dog that suffers from seizures upon waking too and didn’t know about the no upstairs policy at the time of booking otherwise we wouldn’t have booked. It would be so helpful to know such restrictions in descriptions and we didn't receive a pet policy from cottages.com prior to booking either. These details would have enabled us to have been fully informed. Other than that it’s a great place to stay.
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Confirmed Guest
Ideal base for sightseeing and birdwatching once again