Guests say
Stoneybeck is a well-received cottage in Northumberland, praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and thoughtful touches. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities, child and pet-friendly amenities, and the cosy atmosphere. The location is ideal for exploring local sights, with some minor parking considerations. The property's generous welcome pack and responsive owners add to a delightful stay.
Guests consistently note the cottage's spotless condition, with multiple reviews highlighting its cleanliness. The attention to detail in maintaining a clean environment contributes to the high score.
The cottage's location is frequently mentioned as convenient for visiting local attractions and enjoying peaceful walks. However, some guests noted parking limitations, slightly impacting the score.
Comfort is a strong point for Stoneybeck, with guests finding the property cosy and the beds comfortable. The presence of underfloor heating and a wood burner adds to the overall comfort.
The property is praised for being well-equipped, especially for families and pets. Some guests suggested improvements in heating instructions and fire safety, which slightly affects the score.
The owners' thoughtfulness is evident through the provision of a welcome pack and amenities for children and pets. While such gifts are greatly appreciated, they are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Stoneybeck is a charming, spacious cottage nestled in the little Hamlet of Longbyre a mile from the village of Greenhead near Haltwhistle, Northumberland. Sleeping up to eight guests and one well-behaved pet, with open-plan living areas retaining original cottage features, this is an ideal group or family retreat in a historic region of England. Enjoy a fuss-free arrival with convenient off-road parking for two cars to unload your bags and step inside your fabulous home-from-home. The social heart of the house is a spacious kitchen/diner with rustic tiled floor, pretty green tiling and a fabulous range cooker resting in an alcove; this is a wonderful space to cook up a storm for your loved ones, with a handy dining area for a few guests to plan the day's adventures over breakfast. Guests can throw muddy walking gear straight into the utility's washing machine, before jumping into a hot bath or a refreshing shower in the neighbouring bathroom! Gather in the open-plan living/dining room for a truly rustic retreat; wooden beams, a stone fireplace with a woodburning stove, and a gorgeous rug over tiled floors, with underfloor heating, makes for a lovely space to catch up with your loved ones, curl up with a good book on the leather sofas, or host a film night on the TV. Take a few steps up to the dining area with a large table for all eight guests to enjoy a meal together and toast to your fabulous holiday retreat. Four bedrooms await after a day of sightseeing, including a super-king-size zip/link, two doubles and an adult bunk, all with quaint décor and storage space to make yourself right at home. Avoiding any morning queues, a second bathroom is also available with a bath and shower over to get ready for the day. Explore your local surroundings from the brilliant base of Greenhead, with the historic sites of Northumberland and Cumbria nearby, as well as plenty of self-catering amenities; dine at Greenhead Hotel for home-cooked dinners to take a break from cooking, whilst Haltwhistle is a nearby town for a range of shops, dining options and a fantastic leisure centre to swim a few laps in the heated, outdoor pool. Stop for breakfast in Gilsland at the popular House of Meg café, before wandering along Hadrian's Wall to find a host of attractions; marvel at the ruins of Thirlwall Castle or enjoy scenic vistas and picnic spots at Walltown Quarry Country Park and Cawfield Quarry. Hexham is a picturesque market town lying east of Stoneybeck, home to the 12th-centuyr Hexham Abbey, two golf clubs and The Sele, a beautiful park for relaxing strolls. Carlisle sits in the west with an abundance of trendy restaurants and bars to finish off the day in style, after hitting the best historic spots the city has to offer, including the imposing castle with Roman relics, Tullie House Museum And Art Gallery and Carlisle Cathedral. Adventurous guests will benefit from this excellent location, sitting right in the middle of Northumberland National Park and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; trek through tranquil and scenic countryside, ancient forests and rolling hills, all scattered with welcoming villages to fuel your day. Book your rural escape at Stoneybeck for a holiday to remember.
Haltwhistle is a little market town and excellent base for exploring both Northumberland and Cumbria. There is a nice selection of stores and bars, one of which, The Black Bull, serves great ale and great food! In the town, there is a fantastic recreational centre with a heated open-air swimming pool and bike rental, as well as pony trekking nearby. A mile to the north, one of the best surviving sections of Hadrian's Wall may be seen, including museums, forts, and milecastles.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 2 x double, 1 x adult bunk.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basing and WC.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner with TV.
Utility.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Central heating throughout.
Gas range cooker with oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher.
2 x TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Allocated off Road parking for 2 cars on a shared on driveway.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 4 miles, pub 0.7 miles.
Secure bike storage on request.
Note: There are steps up to the dining area in the open-plan living/dining room, please take care
Please note: This property only accepts short breaks October 31st and March 31st not including Xmas and New Year
Reviews (15)
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William Simon
We used it as a base for exploring Hadrian's wall and the north Pennines by bicycle and on foot. It is very well located for Hadrian's wall in particular, as both the cycle route and footpath pass within a few hundred yards of the house. The house is very comfortable with a large well equipped kitchen (the addition of a sieve would be very helpful) and a large sitting room with underfloor heating. In the end we used the sitting room very little as kitchen is the heart of the house. There are two bathrooms with excellent showers. Other reviewers have complained about the space for parking and whilst it is true there is realistically only space for one car, there is plenty of on-street parking within a short walk of the house.
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Mary
My only complaint would be that the off road parking was only suitable for one car as the space was shared with the nextdoor cottage. There was not enough space for 3 average sized family cars without someone being blocked in.
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Carol
Useful to indicate that parking area shared and that there are alot of other properties in vicinity with alot of vehicles meaning parking outside site restricted. If any party had a long car it could cause issue for second party gaining access