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Shipley House

Stamford - Northumberland, Northumberland
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This property is managed by Original Cottages info_outline

Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Escape the hustle and bustle in this stunning stone-built countryside retreat
  • Tastefully furnished with comfortable spaces to relax and unwind
  • Soak up the sun in the private garden and feast on a delicious meal cooked on the BBQ

Property code: OC-GD1933

This charming holiday retreat sits within the beautiful Northumberland countryside, just 4 miles from the heritage coast and close to the historic market town of Alnwick (5 miles). The property has a choice of social spaces both indoors and outside, and is perfect for family getaways and holidays with friends. Nearby days out include Bamburgh Castle (12 miles) and the Holy Island of Lindisfarne (24 miles).

The stone cottage enjoys an open aspect, with far-reaching views across the surrounding fields. Inside, the rooms are bright and airy, with contemporary decor and plenty of natural light. At the heart of the home is the spacious kitchen, where you can try out new recipes whilst enjoying the views of the garden. There’s a sleek breakfast bar for perching with a morning coffee, as well as a cosy snug area – the perfect spot for pre-dinner drinks. The property has a separate, formal dining room, along with an inviting lounge with sofas and armchairs arranged around a Smart TV. The three elegant bedrooms are upstairs – a king-size, a double, and a single, along with the stylish family bathroom. Outside, the sunny, south-west facing garden is fully enclosed and enjoys tranquil countryside views. Here, you’ll find a large lawn for playing outdoor games and a patio area for al fresco entertaining. There’s also a small, enclosed garden to the front of the cottage.

Craster, 4 miles away, is an unspoilt fishing village with a picturesque harbour. Spend a relaxing afternoon here, perusing the local arts and crafts shops and bird watching at the Arnold Memorial Nature Reserve. There are a number of popular coastal walks branching away from the village, including to the evocative ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle. Heading south, you’ll discover the smugglers’ haunt of Rumbling Kern – a hidden cove that’s perfect for peaceful picnics.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king, 1 double, 1 single (2”8’)
  • 1 bathroom with a shower over the bath, and WC, 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven, induction hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, and washer/dryer
  • Smart TV, DVD player
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Private, fully enclosed south-west facing garden with garden furniture
  • Private parking for 3 cars
  • Shop 3 miles, pub 0.5 miles, beach 4 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Laura Watts

This property is personally managed by Laura.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 22 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Janette 5th January 2025

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Reviewed by Maria 10th November 2024

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Lovely cottage with very comfy beds and plenty of space. Very cosy and warm. Quiet area but close to lots of places to visit.

Reviewed by Heather 3rd November 2024

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The cottage is lovely,practical and comfortable. Also warm and thermostat easy to use. Tv could do with an update. Will be booking again next year! Thank you x

Reviewed by Michael 28th October 2024

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Very nice, modern and well-equipped cottage. Conveniently situated for access to the coast and within walking distance of a very good pub - The Horseshoes.

Reviewed by Christine 29th September 2024

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So enjoyed our stay here. Lovely clean, spacious and well equipped property. Excellent quiet location whilst being well placed to easily visit the surrounding coast and countryside. Very comfortable beds, super hot water and efficient heating. Secure back garden was a real bonus for the dogs. Would certainly stay here again.

Reviewed by Clare 24th September 2024

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Overall this property was really nice to stay in, very quiet and peaceful location with great views of the sunset over the fields. Easy access to the local beaches and towns. Good facilities and enclosed, safe garden for dogs. Only 1 downside was the very creaky stairs. Unfortunately if you are a light sleeper you hear anyone using them at night! WRead moreould definitely recommend this holiday property. Hide

Reviewed by Jennifer 17th September 2024

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The property is fantastic and really well appointed. There was an oven glove missing, but a quick trip to Morrisons solved that. Great location, about 10 mins from Alnwick and only a few minutes from a number of beaches. The property was immaculate on the inside, but sadly previous guest(s) had clearly let their dog use the entire garden as a toiRead morelet, and I used 6 bags cleaning up after a dog which wasn't even ours. I don't think it should fall to staff to clean up, which is why I haven't marked it down, but it was definitely the dirtiest garden I've stayed in by far. We would certainly come back to this property, however we will not be booking through Original Cottages due to really poor service after we had left. We left 8am Saturday, and after we got home, we realised we must have left our spare car key fob behind in one of the kitchen drawers. As our car is keyless, you're support to report it to the police, however we knew the cleaners would (or should) still be there. I contacted Original Cottages and explained the situation. Was advised that they would contact the cleaning agency and call me back. No-one phoned and when I called back, I was told by another member of staff that my details had not been passed on and the cleaners would have left by now. They advised that they had forwarded my details on and assured me that someone would call me back, porbably the day after. No-one phoned, and we really needed to know whether or not we could get our keys back. I called again, was told that it wasn't possible to check the property until the end of next week. I explained why it was urgent and that this completely went against what i had been told by two other members of staff. The lady I spoke to said she would make a note and flag it up as urgent as that someone would be in touch within a couple of days - I'm still waiting. Obviously the fact we left the keys was completely our fault, but the way Original Cottages have handled this has been poor to say the least. All it would have taken would have been to contact the cleaning agency whilst they were presumably still at the property, pass on our details so we could arrange for them to be returned. I highly recommend the property, but not the company Hide

Reviewed by Paul 17th July 2024

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Has plenty of all utensils, crockery and pans. Good layout for well behaved pets

Reviewed by Nicola 22nd June 2024

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The house is very well laid out and has a spacious feel to it. It is lovely and light. Very well furnished and equipped. The garden is fully enclosed and safe for dogs - plenty of outdoor space. It is well positioned for driving to various wonderful beaches, the town of Alnwick, and all of the north-eastern part. It is well situated for going Read moreout and about. Lindisfarne is only a half hour drive away, as is the National Trust property of Cragside - both worth a visit. We enjoyed staying in the house and would recommend it. Hide

Reviewed by Steve 13th May 2024

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Reviewed by Derek 5th May 2024

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Reviewed by Glen 25th October 2023

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Reviewed by Delia 9th October 2023

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Pleasant living space and practical for dogs. Short drive to several local, wonderful beaches.

Reviewed by Yvonne 24th September 2023

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Great location, very comfortable property in the countryside but close enough to the beaches and towns of Northumberland. Good facilities in the house. Thank you for the welcome gift.

Reviewed by Alex 10th September 2023

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Reviewed by Fran 29th August 2023

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A beautiful well presented 3 bedroom house - situated in a great location. Easy to travel to the near by towns or incredible beaches. Near to wonderful pubs and restaurants....a little slice of Northumberland heaven.

Reviewed by Mark 30th July 2023

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Reviewed by Ian 23rd July 2023

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Reviewed by Pat 19th July 2023

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Reviewed by Hannah 2nd July 2023

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This is a modern, spacious property particularly suited to guests with dogs as the garden is quite large and fully enclosed. It is a good central base for exploring the Northumberland coast.

Reviewed by Kevin 26th June 2023

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Beautiful house, fantastic garden for dogs. All mod cons & kitchen area particularly good.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 1st April 2023

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