Guests say
Old Mill in Lucker is a well-furnished cottage praised for its cleanliness, high-standard furnishings, and beautiful setting in Northumberland. Spacious rooms, a log burning stove, and a hot tub add to the comfort, although the kitchen's location and lack of child gates may pose challenges for some. Despite an issue with WiFi and seating arrangements, the property's charm and quality are evident.
The property is consistently described as exceptionally clean, indicating a high level of cleanliness throughout.
The cottage's proximity to Bamburgh and the coast, along with its setting in Northumberland, suggests a favourable location. However, no explicit negative or positive details are provided to fully assess.
Guests find the beds extremely comfortable and appreciate the spacious bedrooms, but the kitchen's top-floor location and lack of child gates may affect overall comfort for some visitors.
Facilities like the log burning stove and hot tub are appreciated, but issues with WiFi and insufficient dining chairs and high chairs for children are noted. No mention of maintenance quality prevents a higher score.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
A Grade II listed former mill, Old Mill in Lucker in Northumberland, offers accommodation with a real ‘wow’ factor and is the ideal destination for a family holiday or get-together of family and friends. The open-plan living space forms the heart of the home with features such as a vaulted ceiling, exposed brickwork and an open fire which together with ample seating, solid wood flooring and tasteful soft furnishings, all add up to create a really inviting ambience. For an alternative space to get away from it all (and each other!), there is a snug on the first-floor where you can curl up with a good book and really relax into your holiday. Step into the attractive kitchen and you will find everything needed to produce delicious food for the holiday party and a charming dining area awaits guests to pull up a chair and indulge in long, enjoyable meals together. If the sun is shining, then get outside into the delightful gardens and enjoy time alfresco running around the gardens or just chilling out on the patio. At bedtime, the bedrooms are truly inviting with the choice of two king-sizes and a twin. Decorated in soft hues with chic rugs, cushions and carpets and feature ceiling beams, the bedrooms are all beautifully stylish and a welcoming sanctuary. After recharging your batteries overnight, you’ll be refreshed and raring to go ready to explore the delights of the region. On the doorstep is the popular hamlet of Lucker which offers a whole host of delightful rural walks and hikes which will be rewarded with some great views along the way. Bamburgh is a short drive which is well worth a visit boasting a castle and some fantastic beaches as well as a good selection of shops and eateries. Other towns worth visiting while you’re out and about include Alnwick, Lindisfarne, Alnwick and Berwick and attractions to put on your bucket list include Hadrian’s Wall, Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland Country Zoo, a boat trip to Farne Islands and Cragside House. Nestling in a rural idyll, Old Mill is a welcoming and authentic holiday home which promises guests a break to remember.
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.
Accommodation
Reverse living over three storeys.
Three bedrooms: 1 x twin with en-suite with bath, shower over, basin and WC., 2 x ground-floor king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC with the option of a double sofa bed at the charge of £60.00.
Second-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with open fire.
First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
First-floor snug.
Ground-floor cycle store
Central heating with open fire.
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
TV/DVD player, CD player, iPod docking station, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Gardens, patio area, patio furniture, hot tub.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 4.7 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 4.1 miles.
Note: Guests are entitled to a leisure pass for a free swim or gym pass subject to availability and entrance fee.
Note: Starter fuel for fire included.
Note: If you wish the king-sizes to be made up as twin please let us know.
Note: Additional charges apply for the hot tub
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (6)
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Christine
I have a gas cooker so really struggled. Found instructions for everything but the cooker hob.
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Jayne
Be aware that the kitchen is on the top floor. With elderly relatives and small children it was a challenge. Ideally we should have asked for child gates. The rooms are very spacious. The downstairs room could benefit from a couple of chairs and small table, rather than sitting on the bed. Enough room for them. The hot tub was very nice and we were lucky with weather. Could do with a washing line outside especially for the swim wear. The property is well equipped. However, we only had 5 dining chairs, when we had 6 adults and 2 children. A couple of high chairs would have been ideal. Not sure if this was an option. The bathrooms are very spacious and done to a high quality. The little box
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Philip
This cottage had no WiFi. Owners knew it was not working before we arrived but did not inform us. The router was not connected and maintenance could not repair. Consequently the smart tv was not available due to no internet connection. We would not have booked this property had we known there was no internet connection. We have had no contact from either Sykes Cottages or the owners since we informed them, during our stay, of our complaint. Very poor service.