Crispin Cottage in Lucker, Northumberland, is highly praised for its cleanliness, excellent location near beaches and eateries, and its dog-friendly environment. Guests appreciate the well-equipped, comfortable, and welcoming atmosphere, though some noted the mattresses could be improved. The proximity to a pub and spa adds to its appeal, and the enclosed garden is safe for children and pets. Despite minor issues with kitchenware and privacy, the responsive maintenance team and overall charm make it a favoured choice for a holiday stay.
Guests consistently describe the property as clean and tidy, indicating high standards of cleanliness. The quick replacement of a faulty fridge suggests good maintenance practices.
The cottage's location is frequently commended for its convenience to beaches, local attractions, and dining options, including a nearby pub. Its setting in a pleasant village makes it an ideal base for exploring Northumberland.
While the property is generally found to be comfortable and spacious, several reviews mention that the mattresses are uncomfortable and in need of replacement, affecting the overall comfort score.
Facilities are well-regarded, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen and a safe enclosed garden. However, some guests noted a lack of kitchenware and bath mats, and issues with small dishwashers and crockery availability.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the owners, so it is not possible to assess this category accurately. Therefore, the score is set to null.
Bamburgh 3.7 miles. Beautifully refurbished and settled into a picturesque rural location within the hamlet of Lucker, near Bamburgh, Crispin is a delightful base for a family or two couples looking to explore the coast and countryside of Northumberland. Enter into a stunning stone cottage and make yourself at home in the tasteful sitting room, being welcomed by the glow of a woodburning stove, you will simply love the coordinated tartan décor and bare stone feature wall and fireplace. Continuing the opulence of the sitting room, the kitchen/diner is a fantastic space for guests to cook together, with loads of room, tiled and wooden flooring split between the kitchen and dining area, and contemporary furniture housing many home-from-home amenities. Two spacious bedrooms await your relaxation, including a double and a twin, both with matching furniture and plenty of storage for all of your belongings, and you can freshen up in the family bathroom before settling down for the night. Outside, you will find a wonderful wrap-around lawn with a decked sitting area, ideal for alfresco dining. Lucker is a beautiful hamlet, with a local pub and restaurant, The Apple Inn and The Apple Core, ideal for a meal out or to enjoy a glass of your favourite beverage in the sunshine, and there is also the local Beau Monde Spa for guests to enjoy. If you need to stock up on essentials or fancy a day at the beach, head over to the historic town of Bamburgh where a sandy beach is ideal for walking and watersports, and there is also an amazing castle towering above the scenic surroundings. From here, visit Holy Island, famous for its castle and Lindisfarne Priory, and you can indulge in the history of the local area in the two museums and many historic buildings. Fall in love with the coast and countryside of Northumberland with a stay at the beautiful Crispin.
The pretty Northumberland village of Lucker lies in the heart of Heritage countryside, midway between the A1 and Bamburgh. The historic coastal village of Bamburgh, with its sweeping beaches and dramatic castle, is only a short drive away with an array of excellent pubs, restaurants and gift shops. Lucker itself offers a good pub serving excellent food and a restaurant serving traditional french crépes and freshly cooked pizzas. Lucker is ideally placed for discovering the Cheviots, the stunning Northumberland Coastline and the Scottish Borders.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
TV, DVD player, CD player, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Patio with furniture.
Two well behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 3.7 miles, pub 0.1 mile.
Note: Beau Monde Leisure Spa: Free one hour swim or gym passes up to the occupancy of the cottage.
Note: Beau Monde also has a beauty and hair salon all cottage guests receive 5% discount on hair and beauty treatments on production of their key fobs (excluding products).
Note: The Apple Inn and The Apple Core give a 5% discount on food to cottage guests on production of their key fobs.
Note: Dogs are charged at £30 per dog per week
Gwen
Unfortunately the beds were as bad as many of the reviews had suggested. For a high end property like this you need to buy new beds so we canât feel the springs coming through the mattressâ¦that was disappointing.
Neil
Very dog friendly , he had a great time.
Roger
The bed mattresses were uncomfortable Rear outside are is not private as there is a window from the adjoining property that is in the Crispin rear garden area
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