Guests say
The Barmoor Retreat is a well-received cottage in Northumberland, praised for its ideal location, cosy atmosphere, and thoughtful touches from the owners. Guests have enjoyed the proximity to local attractions and the peaceful countryside setting. The property is described as comfortable, well-equipped, and a 'home from home', with special mentions of a welcome basket adding to the experience.
Most guests found the cottage to be clean and well-maintained, though there were isolated comments about the need for additional cleaning in the kitchen area. These seem to be exceptions rather than the rule.
The location is highly praised for being peaceful yet conveniently close to local attractions, pubs, and the coast, making it an ideal base for exploring Northumberland and the Scottish borders.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as comfortable, cosy, and warm, with comfortable beds and a homely feel. There was a single mention of soft sofas, but overall the comfort level is rated highly.
The cottage is well-equipped with everything needed for a stay, including kitchen items and entertainment options like board games and DVDs. However, there were some issues with heating and appliance instructions that suggest room for improvement in maintenance.
While many guests appreciated the welcome basket and found it to be a thoughtful gesture, as gifts are not guaranteed for every stay, it is not possible to provide a score for thoughtfulness based on the information provided.
About this property
A traditional, mid-terrace cottage in the rural village of Lowick. The inside of this Lowick cottage has been refurbished to a particularly high standard, and provides extremely comfortable, well-furnished accommodation, over three floors. The well-equipped fitted kitchen in this Lowick cottage has access to the rear decked area, while the spacious sitting room with woodburner offers a perfect spot to curl up on a chilly evening. The en-suite facilities at this Lowick cottage are an added bonus, while its location within easy reach of sandy beaches, historic castles, market towns and superb walking is sure to suit all parties. Close to the village shop and local pubs, this Lowick cottage is a great base to enjoy the Borders, Northumberland, Holy Island and the Heritage Coast.
Lowick is a small village in Northumberland, close to Wooler and Berwick-upon-Tweed. Lowick is also close to the sprawling Ford and Etal estate, which has a steam railway, castle, craft shops, cycling and fishing. The lovely sandy beaches of the Heritgae Coast are an easy drive away, making Lowick a great base for a varied family holiday.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x 3/4 size bed, 1 x single, 1 x second floor twin (attic room) with en-suite shower, basin and WC and a single futon suitable for a child.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area and access to rear decked area.
Sitting room with woodburner.
Oil central heating with woodburner.
AGA-style oil-fired cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, DVD, radio/CD, WiFi, selection of CDs, DVDs and books.
Oil and electricity included in rent.
Logs for woodburner available to purchase locally.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair available.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Rear enclosed garden with decking, furniture and BBQ.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shops and pubs 1 mile.
Note: The second floor twin bedroom is accessed via a wooden, open-tread spiral staircase, therefore this room may not be suitable for very young children and those with limited mobility.
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (61)
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Jim
Lovely owners too.
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David
A very well kept cottage, and would recommend it to anyone. Thank you.
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Brian
Comfortable beds giving a good nights sleep. Well equiped kitchen and a welcome pack to greet us. Made for a very pleasant holiday in the area.