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The Shiel

The Shiel

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 18 reviews
94% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.7
Comfort
4.8
Condition
4.8
Location
4.9
Value
4.7
Customer
Service
4.9

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A fabulous, stone mill conversion, situated in a picturesque hamlet on the rural outskirts of Belford, near Bamburgh. Thoughtfully renovated to an exacting standard, this early Georgian building provides spacious accommodation with lots of character. 3 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms and a spacious lounge with a wood-burning stove and a fabulous sunset view. Just 10 minutes drive from the sleepy village of Chatton and the same distance to Bamburgh and the breathtakingly beautiful Heritage Coast. Free Wi-fi. No pets. Free digital guidebook.

nice early x mas break

Review submitted on Sat, 21 Dec 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
hope to come again, maybe stay in the summer next time.all home from home things in the cottage, and happy.



We enjoyed our stay but have stayed in better cottages

Review submitted on Sat, 02 Nov 2024
3.7
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We are quite fussy and although we enjoyed our stay we thought the Cottage could do with a deep clean. There were lots of cobwebs and dust and areas in the bathrooms could have been cleaner. The downstairs bedroom radiator didn’t work which didn’t matter to us as we just used the upstairs rooms. The water pressure in the showers is quite low. The views are amazing.



Natalie replied 56 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re genuinely sorry to hear about your experience, and we’ve forwarded your comments to the property owner. We are surprised to see the low score, especially as the property typically ranks at 4.9 out of 5. Your concerns regarding cleanliness and maintenance are important to us, and we will address them to ensure future guests have a more enjoyable stay. We’re glad to hear you appreciated the amazing views, and we truly value your input. Thank you once again, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.

A Perfect Cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 08 Oct 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The Shiel was a perfect location slightly off the beaten track ,but great for getting anywhere as just off A1, very peaceful.
A warm cosy place to stay well thought out providing a perfect home from home (I would have been happy there even on an inclement day ) Kitchen provided everything you needed ,beds and sofas were comfy .We even managed to sit in the garden one afternoon.



Excellent stay

Review submitted on Sat, 28 Sep 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The cottage has everything you could need and was extremely clean making our stay in Northumberland perfect. All information was sent via email clearly and timely. Contact numbers were readily available.



Beautiful cottage near Bamburgh

Review submitted on Tue, 06 Aug 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a superb stay at The Shiel - perfectly located for Bamburgh, the beach, A1 (!) and other local attractions but still felt away from it all. The drive up to the cottage from the A1 with sea views behind is spectacular.
The cottage was very clean, tastefully decorated and seemed to have everything that you could possibly want for your stay. The children were very excited to discover the outside balls and games.
The welcome pack was excellent and a greatly appreciated after our long drive.
The owners were very attentive and helpful, making sure before and during our visit that we were comfortable and had everything we needed



Lovely rural property

Review submitted on Thu, 25 Jul 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Situated in quiet hamlet but only a short drive to A1 so very convenient for the major attractions of Northumberland such as Holy island, Bamburgh, Farne Islands and Alnwick.
Cottage inside is modern, clean, comfortable and tastefully furnished in good condition . Peaceful location too.
House Martins had made nests on the house when we stayed so couldn’t open some of the upstairs windows as would disrupt them.



The Shiel

Review submitted on Wed, 17 Jul 2024
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The pre-arrival information was very good as was the "welcome" hamper.
EV charging was a useful addition.
Location is good, being close to many of the key attractions of Northumberland.
The property was well equipped. Everything we required was provided.
The owner checked that we had arrived OK and settled in. This is a first for us, much appreciated.



Stay at the Shiel

Review submitted on Sun, 16 Jun 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Tranquil location, cottage was well appointed and in excellent condition.
Location was ideal for wildlife,Ruth and Jon were very helpful and kept in touch even through on holiday also left a welcome pack which was gratefully received .



Home away from home

Review submitted on Fri, 24 May 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Shiel. It is in a wonderful location, 10 minutes from the beach and 15 minutes to the hills. The steading was very quiet too, with rarely any passing traffic. The cottage was spacious and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The owners were also accommodating. Would love to come back soon!



Excellent property in an amazing location

Review submitted on Sun, 07 Apr 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This is a comfortable, well equipped property, furnished to a very high standard. Whilst it's in a lovely, peaceful countryside location, with unspoilt views from the property, it's only a few minutes from the A1 so is ideal for visiting various places during your stay. We found the property to be spacious, allowing two families their own space. We particularly enjoyed using the 'snug' seating area in the kitchen/diner whilst other family members used the first floor lounge. We had specific requirements in relation to accessibility, so the ground floor accommodation, including bedroom and bathroom, ticked all the boxes. The generous welcome pack was greatly appreciated. The property felt very welcoming and homely, and we have enjoyed a very relaxing stay.



Fabulous stay

Review submitted on Sat, 23 Mar 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We will be back. Could not fault the property … comfortable, warm, welcoming. Good welcome pack. Great stay.



Enjoyable few days at The Shiel

Review submitted on Sat, 17 Feb 2024
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Comfortable cottage with lovely countryside surrounding it.

Generous hamper too.

Very peaceful too.



A lovely holiday.

Review submitted on Tue, 19 Sep 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a lovely family holiday based at The Shiel.
A delightful spot looking towards the cheviot hills, peace perfect peace with only birdsong and cattle lowing to break the silence and we loved having so many House Martin's visit us.
The beds were very comfortable as were the sofas in the sittingroom.
The kitchen is equipped to a very high standard and we enjoyed preparing meals there.
Northumberland is a wonderful county to explore whether you choose, coast, castles or countryside.
We will be back.



Wonderful place, wonderful location.

Review submitted on Fri, 08 Sep 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was a return visit to The Shiel so we knew we would be going to a comfortable house in a beautiful situation. We had special requirements for our visit which were catered for without any problems.
We all enjoyed our short stay in Northumberland. A large part of this was the warm feeling that returning to The Shiel gave all of us with the views over the Cheviots and the peaceful location.



Lovely well equipped holiday home

Review submitted on Tue, 29 Aug 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a lovely stay. The house is really well equipped and comfortable. Views from the south-facing garden are lovely and our kids loved being near the farm and seeing the cows. Easy access to A1 to explore different places whilst being far enough from the A1 to be very peaceful. All in all a great holiday home and we plan to return.



Lovely, relaxing break at Coquet Cottge

Review submitted on Sat, 29 Jul 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We both really enjoyed our week in your well & thoughtfully appointed cottage. It was a chance to recharge our batteries exploring a beautiful part of the country while staying in comfort and luxury.

The owner provided guides of the local area to supplement the digital guidebook and was on hand by phone with additional advice when we enquired - such as good places to eat and drink in Newcastle!

The swifts nesting in the eves was an added bonus.



Excellent accommodation and location.

Review submitted on Mon, 24 Jul 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The accommodation was in a wonderful peaceful location for walks in the hills and on the coast. Excellently equipped.



Another lovely stay at the Shiel

Review submitted on Sun, 16 Jul 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This is our third visit to the Shiel. As always the property has everything you need, is exceptionally clean and has a real quality feel. It’s a lovely quiet spot off the beaten track with beautiful views and great for wildlife watching. Never fails to disappoint, even when the weather’s not great!