Self-Catering Blacksmiths Cottage in Alnwick

Vanessa B

September 2024

This property has the potential to be a lovely stay. It is a good size, has its own garden (although not secure) and parking. It is spacious with comfortable “living”areas (note 2 out of 3 beds not so comfy…v hard and lumpy as per other feedback given previously) but is in a lovely rural setting. It could be a lot better if the owners took on well meant feedback from those who (and they would do well to remember) pay their money to stay there instead of getting aggressive. Whilst there is an extensive, albeit v low budget welcome pack (no local produce here) very soon into your stay you realise that is where hospitality ends. No documentation from the owners is provided to offer suggestions on the area or any offer who to contact in the event of any issues. In fact, the whole experience led to a very hostile feeling that made you feel like visitors weren’t welcome. We relied upon recommendations left by previous guests in the comments book (although alarm bells rang when we could see some had been scribbled out!?) Had there been any communication from the owners (whoever they may be as I am still unsure) we would have notified them immediately of the dirty (cheap) bed linen, kitchen door hanging off and chipped crockery. It is only post visit I have looked back on the “owners” responses to others feedback and witnessed the consistent aggressive tone (lesson learnt). It is therefore no shock, when constructive feedback was given by the only means we could, (via the holiday agent) the “owners” outrageously tried to blame us in an aggressive manner for their issues and misdemeanours. My family and I stay in holiday cottages 4/5 times per year and have never experienced anything like it, I have never ever had to leave such feedback. To say I would never go back is an understatement.

Lynne R

March 2023

This is our second visit to this delightful fully equipped cottage. It was very clean. We were left an extensive welcome pack. All the bedrooms were clean as was the kitchen/diner and the lounge. Each room has a tv in, including bedrooms. Since our last visit the cottage has been redecorated and had new furniture all of which were superb. The owner lives opposite and is very pleasant and obliging. We will definitely be going back later in the year All of which is 5*s Lynne and Alan Rhodes

Nomad731992

December 2021

I would just like to say our stay in blacksmiths cottage shilbottle was everything we expected lovely clean warm cottage and everything you could as for lovely welcome pack even bottle of wine our stay was just perfect booked to come back in February 2022

Jrmview

November 2021

Nothing like the photos show online.It was dirty, in bad need of maintenance ,it was very dated and not very welcoming at all!The table mats still had previous guests spilt food on them,The bath was filthy, towels had brown marks on. Couldn’t sleep on main bedroom as it had a funny smell in there.Bedding was dirty.Plates that were not clean had been put back in the cupboard. We had to wipe down and antibac work surfaces.The back doors lock and handle was hanging and needed fixing.Extremely old furniture broken and covered in silver spray paint.Hosts no where to been seen ,even though their house was opposite the cottage!No blinds or curtains at either of the bathroom/toilet windows , which face towards the owners place. Lights were covered in cobwebs.The worst dirtiest place we have been to, def do not recommend this stay , unless you have zero standards in hygiene !

Mr Whiting

April 2019

I am sure you have some beautifully appointed, clean and comfortable properties available, unfortunately Blacksmiths cottage is not one of them..

Mrs Mcindoe

February 2019

Cottage very well situated for exploring Northumberland coast, the Cheviots and NT properties fairly close by.. Easy access just off A1. Confirm dog friendly. Twin beds in at least one other double bedroom would have been welcome as would a few rugs in the bedrooms. Cottage very warm with ample hot water.

Mrs Dentith

January 2019

The cottage was beautiful, the only thing we were very disappointed ,there was no Hot Tub like advertised, This was mainly the reason we chose Blacksmith Cottage.. also we had thick snow , the owners lived directly opposite the cottage and they didn’t even come and ask if we were ok.

Mr Edmond

November 2018

The things that need attention are the lights in the kitchen, it's not bright enough.. The bath tap constantly dripping. And we only had the green bin outside which meant that recycling wasn't easy. But even with these very minor issues we had a most enjoyable stay at Blacksmiths cottage and would recommend it to anyone.

Mrs Sharpe

September 2018

Excellent smooth process in booking.. Owners were very accommodating with a couple of requests we had. No problem to them at all.

Mr Jackson

August 2018

Lovely cottage with a really lovely owner.. We enjoyed our stay and the hot tub was an added bonus! it was just a little bit far out for us as we would have liked a wander in the evening but it was very clean, large rooms with a lovely kitchen and a cosy lounge. Highly recommended x

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