Smallburn Cottages Reviews 140

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent location of the properties, highlighting their proximity to beaches, pubs, and various attractions, making them ideal for exploring the area. People frequently commend the high quality of the accommodations, noting the comfortable beds, luxurious furnishings, and well-equipped kitchens. The facilities are often described as immaculate, spacious, and well-maintained, contributing to a comfortable and enjoyable stay for many. Some people also felt that while the properties were of a very good standard, certain aspects like bed and sofa comfort, the inclusion of a BBQ, or a specific landscape view could be improved to achieve a five-star rating.

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Based on these reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely cottage in a good location. It sleeps 6 comfortably and is very well kitted out. Additional touches such as a welcome pack of tea, coffee, milk and biscuits as well as a Christmas gift and a Ch... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The cottage is spacious, yet cosy, well maintained and immaculate. The communication is excellent and Maureen does everything possible to make sure that the stay goes well. We have recommended your... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a wonderful stay at Ingram. Great location and very comfortable property. Very tastefully furnished. Beds very comfortable and towels and bedding luxurious. Garden lovely and very easy... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our second visit to this lovely dog friendly, spacious and luxurious holiday home. Scrupulously clean with everything you need for the perfect stay. We like to cook and the kitchen is well equipped... See more


Company details

  1. Self-Catering Accommodation
  2. Pet-Friendly Accommodation

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Our award-winning cottages provide the perfect base to explore to stunning county of Northumberland. With fully equiped kitchens, high-speed WiFi, and furnished to the highest standard, we're sure you'll want to re-book as soon as you leave.


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4.9

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

140 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our stay at Lynecroft was perfect!

Our stay at Lynecroft was perfect!
The booking process was easy and communication was good. The accommodation is exceptional. It is spacious, beautifully furnished and with good quality equipment, crockery etc and comfy beds. The large garden is beautiful and the parking spaces a bonus.
Lynecroft is ideally located for exploring the beautiful Northumberland coast. Embleton was a real treat, with a fabulous beach, local pub and shop.
I would definitely recommend Lynecroft and we will be returning to this new family favourite.

December 30, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A wonderful stay in this great place…

A wonderful stay in this great place for a family new year get together.
Warm, clean, very comfortable. A home from home experience with everything you could need. Great communication with owners pre visit - very helpful. Lovely welcome pack. Comfortable beds, great location. Definitely a place to visit again ( and again and again)

December 29, 2023
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

we have stayed here before and always…

we have stayed here before and always impressed by the high standard of furnishings and rooms layout. we never stay in anywhere less than our own standard.

met the owners for thr first time..very hospitable and helpful...clearing snow away from path etc to assist the access

December 1, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Arches

This is our second visit to the Arches.
We had a wonderful time the property is spacious, clean, comfortable and very well equipped.
The Arches is well located and is an ideal base for exploring the Northumberland coastline.
Walk to the nearby beach and then call in to the popular gastro pub what's not to like...

December 1, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Luxery Cottage

Cottage was lovely, spacious and modern. The detail was fantastic, with top quality mattresses, good sturdy furniture, lovely bathrooms, large smart TV, washing machine. dishwasher, amazing log fire and a fantastic kitchen. Lovely touch with the basket of treats with coffees and choccy biscuits, as well as milk in fridge.

No complaints and extra thanks to Maureen for sorting out the extra bits for my disabled wife and the baby accessories.

Location was also fantastic with many nice Northumberland villages surrounding the area and great beaches.

Thank you team.

November 4, 2023
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Reply from Smallburn Cottages

Hi Steve,
Thanks so much for the review. It's so appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic stay at the Arches

Fantastic stay at the Arches. The cottage was lovely and clean, with everything we needed for our stay. The bedrooms are spacious and all the furnishings are to a high standard. The cottage is in a great location and we would definitely visit again

October 30, 2023
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Reply from Smallburn Cottages

Hi Marianna,
It's great to read your review. We're so pleased you had a good time. I do hope you decide to book with us again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely cottage!

Lovely cottage!

Comfortable, clean, well equipped cottage in a great position near the village gastro pub and within a short walk of a beautiful beach. What more could anybody ask for!

October 27, 2023
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Reply from Smallburn Cottages

Thanks for the review Kim. We agree with you entirely :-) We do hope you'll decide to return!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic holiday house

Fantastic holiday house. Very well equipped and pristine. Perfect for our family of four. Great location. Owners very helpful and booking process easy.

October 21, 2023
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Reply from Smallburn Cottages

Hi Richard, thanks so much for your kind words. I'm so pleased the process was easy and you enjoyed your stay. Do return!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great stay at the Arches

We have just had a great week at the Arches. The property is very clean & beds comfortable. The pub is practically next door & the beaches are very close. We were lucky & had great weather. I chose Northumberland as we wanted a uk holiday but not too busy and this is exactly what we got. On one day we had a whole beach to ourselves! We would definitely return.

August 18, 2023
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Reply from Smallburn Cottages

Hi Aimee, thank you for your review. It's so appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you on your return.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An excellent place to stay for a relaxing holiday

Lynecroft is a lovely modern, clean and well equipped bungalow with plenty of parking and a secure garden perfect for children and dogs in a great location.

August 12, 2023
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Reply from Smallburn Cottages

Thank you so much for your kind words. We're pleased you enjoyed your stay

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We love Lynecroft beautiful property…

We love Lynecroft beautiful property large garden ample off road parking not far from the beach and numerous castles.
High standard furniture linen and comfortable beds.
4 adults 2 children we had a great time
Thank you x

August 5, 2023
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Reply from Smallburn Cottages

You're so welcome, Andrew. Thank you very much for your review and indeed your custom. We do hope you decide to return.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely cottage in a great location

We thoroughly enjoyed our week's stay in The Arches. The location was absolutely fabulous, just 10 minutes walk to the beaches at Low Newton and Newton Links, the same to the Ship Inn at Low Newton and just a few steps from the Joiners Arms. We ate at the pub twice and also popped over for drinks, my mother in law even took her take away cup in for a coffee on a couple of mornings! The cottage itself was very nice, would have benefitted from a boot room but even with 2 dogs and 6 people there was still sufficient space for boots, coats etc and the heated drying rack for laundry was a nice touch. The bedrooms and bathrooms were comfortable although could have done with more toilet roll! Kitchen was well equipped and living room very comfortable. Unfortunately the weather wasn't too great so we didn't use the outside seating area very much however on the couple of occasions we sat outside we thought it could perhaps be a little more welcoming, perhaps some pots or other greenery would cheer it up a little? And a BBQ would have been amazing however appreciate this may not be possible. Overall we had a great holiday and are hoping to rebook for next year.

July 14, 2023
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Reply from Smallburn Cottages

Hi Sarah, thank you for your review and your email. We'll see what we can do to brighten the terrace for your next visit. If only we could promise better weather too! We'll do our best however :-)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great location

Cottage is clean, cosy and in a great location for exploring the area.

July 14, 2023
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Reply from Smallburn Cottages

Thanks ever so much for your review, Gary.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely cottage in a great location

The cottage was well finished and great quality. It was well equipped with a lovely large garden and plenty of outdoor furniture.
The location is handy for the many beautiful beaches in the area.
We'll definitely be back.

June 24, 2023
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Reply from Smallburn Cottages

We can't wait to welcome you back! Thanks for your review. The beaches are certainly a sight to behold.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Arches

We've had nother superb stay at the Arches. It is fully equipped, beuatifully furnished and so quiet and relaxing. We have already booked to come again.

June 16, 2023
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Reply from Smallburn Cottages

it's the reference to 'another' in this review we appreciate the most. Helen, thanks so much for being one of our such valued repeat customers. We look forward to welcoming you again later in 2024.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful cottage in a great location

Beautiful cottage in a great location, nicely furnished, comfortable beds and plenty seating in the li one area if fully occupied. Very well equipped kitchen, plenty crockery and glassware so no need to wash up before you can have another drink!! Pub next door but one, beach an easy 10 minute stroll and everything you might want to see/do on the Northumberland coast in easy reach by car.

May 26, 2023
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Reply from Smallburn Cottages

Hi Gail, thanks so much for your review. I'm so pleased you enjoyed yourselves and experienced all that we have to offer.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

lynecroft

Fantastic property in the lovey village of Embleton. Spotlessly clean, well equipped with a great garden. A real home from home . We cannot rate this highly enough and keep returning year after year.

May 6, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Loved it!!

This is a beautiful bungalow tucked away in lovely Embleton. We enjoyed the walks straight from the back door to Craster and to Newton By the Sea. It's such a central location for many other walks too.

The house was clean, and warm when we arrived and we immediately felt at home. Everything we needed had been thought of in the cottage - there was nothing we could ask for. We loved it!

The Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel and Blue Bell Inn are literally around the corner - always a bonus when both of us can have a drink rather than one of us driving. The food there is lovely too.

Thank you for letting us stay - we'd love to come back.

April 22, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just a great house

Just a great house, perfectly equipped and presented, including added birthday trimmings for my wife’s birthday thanks to the owners!

Lovely location, super garden for dogs, and close to local amenities. Can’t fault it.

April 15, 2023
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