Dunlin Cottage, Bamburgh

Did not realise this property was part of fair sized group. Fortunately all our near neighbours were friendly and pleasant. The property was in a quiet area with little traffic noise and car parking was off the road and close. Comfortable accommodation and a splendid secure garden both very much appreciated. Perhaps a little attention should be made to maintenance. Overall we would recommend this property.

This was our second stay at Dunlin Cottage. It is perfect for our dogs as the garden is big, secure and shaded. There is a lovely walk just across the road through fields where you can watch hares boxing fantastic! And very convenient for Bamburgh as well. I'm sure we will return.

Nice cottage, comfortable settees and beds, well equiped. Although I am afraid there are a few buts, the travel instructions were confused, we used the 3 word app which worked. The kitchen outside drain was blocked and the stair rail at the top of the stairs was loose. I booked this cottage for myself and daughter as we are outdoor people and the garden looked lovely but unfortunately there was so much bird droppings on patio and table and chairs it was unusable, such a shame

Lovely well appointed cottage with a good , safe garden which the dogs loved. Beds very comfortable as were the settees in the sitting room. We enjoyed the log burner and plenty of logs provided for cosy evenings. Good hand rails on the stairs for the more elderly among us. Please note the bathroom is downstairs.

No lock on bathroom door , lounge door , kitchen door did not close so not easy to keep dogs in one room , back door in kitchen was in poor condition. Despite this, we very much enjoyed our stay , beds were very comfortable , kitchen well equipped, this was our second time in this cottage.

It was lovely to arrive to the characterful cottage. Janet and Peter had left us a thoughtful welcome gift of festive cakes, chocolates and wine. We had a lot of cosy evenings in front of the wood burner enjoying them. The dogs loved the big garden. The cottage is just a short costal drive to Bamburgh and all that has to offer. It was our first visit to the area and we will certainly be back.

We are regular visitors and once again have had a great week in a lovely property. Recent re decoration is spot on. We will be back if youll have us!

Have stayed in this property several times and have found it to be very ... Have stayed in this property several times and have found it to be very comfortable well equipped and in the right location Every time we stay we are contacted just to make sure we have everything we need Which i think is a wonderful touch THANK YOU

Lovely warm and comfortable cottage. Very well equipped. Top quality bedding. Great location. Secure garden for dogs .

The house was nice with a large garden but was a little tired. The settees were grubby and carpets had seen better days. Can't fault the comfy bed and linen provided was spotless. Just needs a bit of a makeover.

Great property in a lovely location. Perfect for a holiday with our 3 dogs with a safe enclosed garden. Bamburgh, Seahouses and the amazing beaches only a short drive away. The cottage was lovely and cozy, particularly loved the log fire, a real treat for us. Has everything needed for a relaxing holiday.

Second time staying at Dunlin Cottage and will certainly be back again. House had everything needed and was very comfortable and homely. The large garden was great for the dogs to run around in whilst we sat and enjoyed the peace and quiet. The cottage is in a great location for exploring the area.

We had a fantastic 2 weeks at Dunlin. A perfect location to explore the wonderful coast from and a cosy space to come back to each day. The enclosed garden was perfect for our two dogs and the cottage was perfectly equipped. Spotless on arrival and the cleaner checked in as promised. Part of a tree came down in the high winds and Peter dealt with it promptly the next day. Couldnt fault anything about our stay, absolutely loved in and cant wait to return even if its just for the woodfired pizzas from the caravan park!

The cottage was lovely and clean and a lovely garden. My daughter, partner and sister really enjoyed their week in this cottage whilst ourselves stayed in the adjourning cottage.

Could have been cleaner . Double mattress a Disgrase Badly Soiled .

We absolutely loved this cottage. The garden was big and our dog loved it. The cottage itself had everything you could need and more. The bed was so comfy too and it was spotless throughout. I had to call the owner as I couldnt open the safe lock , he was so lovely and helpful it was me being stupid. We loved it so much, we have booked for next summer!! Thank you for a wonderful experience in a very special part of the world.

The cottage was lovely and clean, cosy and had everything we needed, including a properly secure garden for the dogs. Would recommend and would come back.

Our stay booked was from 2nd June through til 7th June 2025. We arrived at the cottage and were greeted by a strong smell of bleach. The cottage is cosy and comfortable. Small welcome pack is a nice touch. It is evident that the owner has furnished it with high end furnishingscrockeryand bedsbedding. It has a fabulous back garden most of which requires cutting back and our hairy kid absolutely loved it! It was great to settle in with the log burner after returning from a long day out. Logs provided are a welcomed addition! We had to complain to the owner as we slept on a discoloured mattress which we have videophoto's of which was marked with lots of various unsightly stains, and when we contacted housekeeper whom we didn't rate highly regarding no waterproof protector on bed, she said she knew and forgot to fit it. We put 2 extra sheets on bed until she supplied a regular used protector next day, and not a new one. The stained mattress is an absolute NO! NO! for anywhere we stay and the money we pay, and sleepcomfort is THE most crucial element of our stay, and the stains could not be unseen. It is sucha shame previous guests have disrespected the mattress by leaving these disgusting stains which the housekeeper obviously saw and knew about,! as the owner has paid such an expense for the high quality of it. Other negatives included no fire mitt, oven mitt, kitchen back door requires looking at, no shower mat in bath, kitchen chair broken, amongst other niggles that the owner said she would correct. The cottage is lovely and peaceful and in a great location to explore surrounding areas. We washed sofa throws and cushion covers, and disinfected the floors, hoovered, and stripped bed in property and stocked the log burner before leaving in order for next guest's arrival, because that's the type of guests we are. Early June is a great time to visit.

Great cottage, perfect for us and our 4 dogs. Everything you needed in the cottage lacked for nothing. Great sized enclosed garden which was ideal for the dogs. The only slight problem was the gate at the bottom leading to the river not closing properly. Just needs some attention for safety reasons. We tied a lead to it to keep secure so all was ok. We will definitely be booking again.

There was an issue when we arrived due to unforeseen circumstances, contacted the owner who sorted things out very quickly and then went the extra mile to make it up to us. Beautiful setting and really comfortable cottage. Would definitely stay there again

What a beautiful little cottage. Lovely secure garden for the hounds to run freely in. Peaceful tranquil location but a 5 minute drive to Bamburgh and a further 5 to Seahouses. The cottage was clean and warm. The log fire a welcome addition during the evenings. Well looked after cottage, clean and welcoming. We shall return. if there was one minor recommendation it would be that the shower is upgraded to something with a little bit more gusto. Otherwise a lovely experience

Lovely cottage, great garden for the dog and really lovely walks all around us. The cottage was ideal for us and a large dog and I'd like to think we will return. We even had a black bird nesting in the woodshed made collecting wood a more delicate operation but was such a privilege to see from a distance. Thoroughly recommend.

Absolutely gorgeous little cottage, it's cosy, comfortable and so wonderfully peaceful. I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a quiet retreat in a beautiful setting. Thank you for letting us enjoy your lovely property!

Had a fantastic stay everything you need is there have booked again

We had a lovely break away at Dunlin, which is a really cosy cottage in a pretty hamlet in a great location for coastal adventures. Our hosts were fabulous, very easy to communicate with and more than happy to help. Great information booklets with everything you need to know. Good supply of logs for the cosy log burner. Incredibly comfortable bed and great pillows, well equipped and some lovely original features. We would definitely book again. Carolyn and David

Perfect location Perfect dog proof garden Great facilities Great log fire ... Perfect location Perfect dog proof garden Great facilities Great log fire Great dry fire wood Good internet and communications great tv

Cosy cottage with good sized enclosed garden.

We loved our stay at Dunlin Cottage, everything we needed at hand, clean warm and comfortable. Plenty of room and secure garden for our four legged friends.. Beautiful beaches nearby and awesome little cafe in Bamburgh also dog friendly . Will definitely be booking again Michelle and Stephen

We were surprised to find that this cottage is part of 4 cottages that face into a communal courtyard rather than being end of terrace. The cottage was disappointing from the start, the approach through the courtyard had not seen a broom in a long time and once inside there were long black dog hairs floating on the kitchen and living room floors and a musty dank smell in the living room which filled the whole of the downstairs. The cause of this smell was a filthy mop and old water left in a bucket tucked in the cupboard under the stairs. Our holiday was abandoned early Tuesday morning as we felt we could not continue to stay in the cottage. We had problems the first evening Saturday with the bathroom light flickering and this was reported to the manager straightaway, the flickering caused a strobe effect and so we had to use a torch whenever we needed to use the bathroom. The following day a blocked drain at the front of the property was again reported to the manager. The blocked drain poured water into the communal courtyard and across the front door. The owner contacted us on Monday to say an electrician would be in to sort the light that day and the gardener would take a look at the drain when he was in some time that week. Sadly, the electrician did not turn up and so the light was not fixed, when the owner was notified that this had not happened and sent a video of how bad the flickering was by WhatsApp, he replied that these issues drain and light would not normally be considered urgent and was keen to point out that he had responded to our concerns and was dismissive in his tone. Yes, he had responded to the messages but had not sorted the problems out. The cottage was dirty with old dusty cobwebs hanging off the kitchen light, dirt accumulating around the skirting boards and across the sockets and storage heaters. There were dead flies and cobwebs at the kitchen window. There is a large gap between the kitchen floor tiles and cupboard kick boards which is full of dirt which is difficult to clean. There are 4 cracked floor tiles in the kitchen. The washing machine displays a PAT testing label stating it is due a test in 2013. There is a fire risk assessment in the information folder that is for a completely different property. The extractor fan and light is not working, and there is damage to the worktop. The owner had been notified of these problems back in April 2024 via on online Sykes review and he had replied that this would all be sorted forthwith, however all the issues raised back then remain untouched The bath panel is damaged and could easily cause significant harm if we had accidentally walked into it. There are also broken tiles to the bathroom walls. The shelf in the bathroom is so wobbly you cannot stand anything on it. The light shade to the landing light is so full of cobwebs and dust it looks horrible. When I go away on holiday, I do not expect to have to clean the minute I walk into a cottage, and I certainly do not find it acceptable to have to use a torch when using a bathroom or for my husband to shave by torchlight. After leaving early Tuesday morning and returning home the owner was notified and photographs of all the above was sent to him so that he could tackle the issues raised. He has chosen not to respond or even acknowledge receipt of photos. We have had no other option but to escalate this to Sykes.

We all have a fantastic time. Dogs kimi, jess , Buddy, and Dorra had a great running on the beaches it was lovely to come back to a cosy and warm cottage after a brisk walk on the beach. There where plenty of logs for wood burner which we really loved . Beds nice and comfortable. Kitchen well equipped . Garden was nice and large plenty of place for dogs to play . Unfortunately, weather was a bit to cool for us to sit out in garden. All pubs we visited in local area were dog friendly great staff and lovely meals

Lovely accommodation, kitchen had everything you would need including a large fridge and freezer, bedrooms were a good size and beds comfortable, lounge was also a good size with a log burner and plentiful supply of logs. Accommodation is approx 2.5 miles outside of Bamborough in a really peaceful and quiet area, Budle Bay virtually outside the door and ideal if you are into twitching. Great value for money.

Lovely well equipped. Kitchen Comfortable lounge excellent complimentary log pile ..lovely garden We took hot water bottles the upstairs and the kitchen was a little cool storage heaters not very efficient We had an excellent stay

We had a wonderful time at Dublin, the cottage is warm and comfortable with everything you in the kitchen, sofas and beds were very comfy. We had four dogs with us and they loved the garden, which is fenced and secure, which gave us peace of mind to have a cuppa in the garden and let the dogs wander around. I will definitely be recommending to family and friends.

The cottage was lovely and comfortable. Very nice part of the country so many interesting places to visit and such lovely beaches nearby

Cottage lovely just difficult to find

Great location with a secure garden, safe for dogs questionable. We arrived to find the freezer was solid with ICE and the door wouldnt close not allowing the opportunity to place anything. Cleaner arrived to collect the dirty washing bags, we informed her who informed us that she had reported on a couple of occasions and kindly left with the washing bags. On the surface the property was clean and then when we moved the two single beds into a double the vacuum had to come out. Day 2 we left and upon our return we couldnt gain entry due to the key barrel lock not working. We contacted the two owners on several occasions with no response. Due to having a sixyearold child we then contacted Sykes cottages who tried to contact the owners on several occasions, again no response. Two very kind neighbours who could see I had two ladies and a child who was in distress provided a contact number for a locksmith. I once again contacted Sykes cottages to inform them that I could have a locksmith within the hour which granted was the bank holiday Sunday to be informed that they do not manage the maintenance side and had no authority to confirm either way and asked if I could wait. It became evident that we had left an opener open in the first floor bedroom window. A neighbour kindly provided a ladder and I 68 years of age had to climb through the top opener of a bedroom window to gain access. After we had finally gained entry the owner text me to see if I had gained access and informed he had called on the house phone and left a message. We then had to wait 48 hours to allow I believe the locksmith who initially fitted the lock which was under guarantee to fix the door and to repair one of the two rear doors. A property with three external doors and only one working provides confirmation of maintenance that is carried out. Locksmith arrived and repaired the main door and managed to adjust the second door that along with the second rear door needed adjustments. Having previously read other peoples comments and responses provided by the owners, we did take photographs and yes we did report accordingly to the owners. The freezer remained as we found it apart from having to scrape ice of on a couple of occasions to allow the door to close. Lessons learned. I will definitely ask before hiring any future cottages who is in charge of the maintenance and to make sure my daughter isnt taking a photograph of her dad climbing through a window. By the way went viral. Sykes cottages need to look closely what they are managing and especially how they are maintained. Owners need to maintain the property by planning rather than being reactive, have a system in place to check that the property is clean and make sure the facilities and amenities are in good working order and respond accordingly. I believe this is the very first time I have made any formal complaint. And I trust people reading my feedback is here to help support all concerned as like all of us we want to have a comfortable stay with all amenities that is stated.

Lovely little cottage, needs a little bit of TLC

On the whole we liked the cottage but there were some issues 1. We know the property was dog friendly but the smell of dog was almost overpowering for the first couple of days. 2. There was pet hair on the sofas and under the kitchen table when we arrived, so had to run the hoover over the place 3. The bathroom seemed to have a beetle issue, as I killed about a dozen on them whilst staying

Nice cottage, spent a comfortable week here. Large enclosed garden with a gate to the barn at the back, dog friendly, super comfortable beds we slept very well all week. Well equipped kitchen. Not much walking can be done from the door because even though it's in a quiet spot you turn onto a busy road with no paths, but luckily it's a 5 min drive to lovely Bamburgh and the amazing beach there. Many other highlights nearby including Ross Sands, Seahouses Harbour and Dunstansburgh Castle. Housekeeper contacted us on the first night which I thought a nice touch. No major issues although I do think the cottage could do with a little updating in a few places trims on french doors missing, garden seems quite tired and not as appealing as the pictures, hob extractor only works on 1 switch and no light, Henry hoover with no pipe attachment and dustpan and brush wonky so we couldnt hooversweep up dog hairs during our stay which we normally would do for our own comfort. Also I used the washing machine once and it got so hot I couldnt touch it so that may well need replacing! Just small things, which didnt ruin our holiday at all, but need to be taken into consideration for future bookings.