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Watergate Cottage

Watergate Cottage

4.2
out of 5
Ratings from 8 reviews
88% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.1
Condition
4.3
Location
4.8
Value
4.4
Customer
Service
3.4

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A luxury, stylish retreat nestled in a quiet part of the stunning village of Bamburgh, within walking distance of pubs, restaurants, the Castle and the beach.

DISAPPOINTED NOT LUXURY

Review submitted on Tue, 01 Apr 2025
2.8
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
1.0
This cottage was marketed as being luxury accommodation-it was not.The main feature was the kitchen diner which was of a decent size with a good sized table and chairs-however there were no place mats for the table or sufficient coasters to enhance
the dining experience.There were too many artificial flowers in large vases making the place look cluttered and pictures were just
stood up on the sideboard not on the walls
The sitting area was minute when seated it was almost impossible to get up from the settee and walk out to the kitchen around the
table in front of the settee-if the fire was going it would be a hazard!!!
The main bedroom was of a good size but had no wardrobe so you had to use the small cupboard in the second bedroom not very
good if four adults.
Bedlinen was of a reasonable quality as were the towels provided
Shower gel was provided but the shower itself was certainly not luxury there was not even a shower rack to put gels etc on you had to reach down to the floor of the shower tray
Around the glass edges of the shower and in the corner were brown and black mould which looked as if it had been there some time
Again pictures in the bedroom but not on the walls!!!
Location of the cottage was good but parking was not as easy as advertised as residents took to putting up cones to prevent visitor
parking
The hospitality pack left was very nice and of a good quality -But I have never been to a cottage before where there was such a lack of basics provided i.e salt and pepper, clingfilm/foil,kitchen roll
All in all I think that the cottage was of a reasonable standard but as said before not luxury


Guest from Shaldon stayed at Watergate Cottage for 7 nights in March 2025


Natalie replied 22 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the cottage didn’t meet your expectations for a luxury experience. We always strive to provide an excellent stay, and your comments are valuable to us as they help us make improvements. Watergate Cottage does hold a 4* rating awarded by VisitEngland. We appreciate your positive comments about the kitchen diner, the complimentary welcome pack, and the location of the cottage. We're sorry to hear that the dining area didn’t meet your expectations. We also want to highlight that we offer a comprehensive online listing with a full 3D virtual tour, a detailed photo gallery, and room descriptions of each space, so guests can get a complete feel of the cottage before booking. We hope this helps future guests have a better understanding of the layout and features. Regarding the concerns you raised, we have passed this on to the owners of the property. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Northumberland in the future.

Quirky cottage in great location

Review submitted on Sat, 22 Mar 2025
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely cosy cottage with some great features fabulous welcome pack and not just any welcome pack !! M&S very nice ,

Emma from Nottingham stayed at Watergate Cottage for 7 nights in March 2025


Watergate Cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 11 Mar 2025
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Well-appointed cottage with everything we needed for our short break. Great that you can walk to rhe beach, castle, bars and restaurants. Weather was spectacular for March - we enjoyed coastal walks to Seahouses and back, Embleton to Newton ans a trip to Holy Island.

Would definitely recommend.



Lesley from Durham stayed at Watergate Cottage for 3 nights in March 2025


Fab cottage in an amazing location

Review submitted on Thu, 16 Jan 2025
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
1.0
Firstly the cottage was amazing. The furnishings and fittings were high end. It was warm and comfortable especially with the log burner. A starter pack of logs had been provided. The human welcome pack was fabulous, mostly from M and S. The dog pack/ toiletries and coffee pods were non existent as I’ve said later. The location was absolutely stunning, a very short walk to the high street . Parking was interesting. There aren’t enough spaces for the number of houses without looking around. I see the locals have taken to putting out cones and I don’t blame them. We managed to park but we went in second week of January. We would definitely come again but not in school holidays/summer.

Guest from Sheffield stayed at Watergate Cottage for 7 nights in January 2025


Natalie replied 97 days ago
Thank you so much for your lovely review of Watergate Cottage! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the high-end furnishings, the warmth of the cottage, and the cosy log burner. It's wonderful to know that the human welcome pack, with its M&S goodies, added to your stay. We’d like to highlight that the dog welcome hamper, which often includes thoughtful doggy treats, is a complimentary addition for guests. We're sorry to hear that you didn’t find it in the cottage, we have informed the owner of this. Regarding parking, although there is no dedicated space, we’re glad you found a spot. We hope to welcome you back to Northumberland in the future, and thank you for sharing your experience with us!

Cosy home in fab location

Review submitted on Sun, 05 Jan 2025
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely little house in a really central location.

Kitchen and dining space is well appointed, lounge space is a bit small and TV is a bit hard to use.

Master bedroom is a good size, king size bed and nice bedding. Pillows not to our taste but I guess that is personal. Kids room is small but perfect for them.

Bathroom (no bath) is a decent size, great towels, hot water etc.

Outdoor space great for our small dog

Loved our stay especially our trips up to Berwick upon Tweed.

Sally from York stayed at Watergate Cottage for 7 nights in December 2024


Natalie replied 108 days ago
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay, especially the location and outdoor space for your dog. We truly appreciate your feedback on the lounge space and TV. Regarding the bedding and pillows, we understand personal preferences vary. We’re also happy that you enjoyed the kitchen, dining space, and master bedroom. For future stays, we wanted to let you know that every property has a virtual 3D tour available. This way, you can get a better sense of room sizes and layout before booking to ensure the space fits your needs perfectly. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to welcome you back soon!

Bamburgh weekend

Review submitted on Tue, 26 Nov 2024
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Lovely cottage. Very cosy great location for walks on beach kitchejn well equipped. Only feedback was full overflowing external bins which were unsightly ( would have been more of issue in summer if using garden ). No starter pack of logs either. Welcome hamper fantastic Definitely stay again

Guest from Darlington stayed at Watergate Cottage for 3 nights in November 2024


Linzi replied 149 days ago
Thank you for your review following your stay at Watergate Cottage. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the cottage, the location, and the well-equipped kitchen. We truly appreciate your feedback about the external bins and logs. We will pass this along to the property owner for them to address. We look forward to welcoming you back to Northumberland again in the future.

House with great location for Bamburgh

Review submitted on Sat, 17 Aug 2024
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
2.0
Very small but perfectly formed. We enjoyed our stay in Waterside Cottage. It was very well equipped and lovely furnishings. In centre of Bamburgh which we enjoyed.

Guest from Harrogate stayed at Watergate Cottage for 7 nights in August 2024


Our stay at Watergate cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 30 Jun 2024
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We had a lovely stay here and visited lots of lovely areas. With having diogs the enclosed garden was very handy! The cottage was very nice! Bamburgh is a beautiful place to stay and the beach is amazing! All in all a great stay!

Susan from Kirkcudbright stayed at Watergate Cottage for 7 nights in June 2024