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Willow Cottage, Lesbury

Guest Rating
Rating
4.7
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
4.7
out of 5
Northumberland » Lesbury
Sleeps up to 4
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 2

Willow Cottage sits in a quiet square in Lesbury, a peaceful village in Northumberland just inland from the coast. This stone-built terraced cottage was once part of a row of millworkers' homes and now offers a sympathetically restored, high-quality retreat for couples or small families. It stands in the Lesbury Conservation Area, tucked away and not overlooked by neighbours.

Lesbury itself is small but well served and Alnmouth is under 1. 5 miles away with its sandy beach, golf course, cafes and restaurants. The English coastal path runs within a mile of the cottage and the Aln Estuary nearby is a spot for birdwatching. Red squirrels turn up in the surrounding countryside too.

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About Willow Cottage

Willow Cottage sits in a quiet square in Lesbury, a peaceful village in Northumberland just inland from the coast. This stone-built terraced cottage was once part of a row of millworkers' homes and now offers a sympathetically restored, high-quality retreat for couples or small families. It stands in the Lesbury Conservation Area, tucked away and not overlooked by neighbours.

Lesbury itself is small but well served and Alnmouth is under 1.5 miles away with its sandy beach, golf course, cafes and restaurants. The English coastal path runs within a mile of the cottage and the Aln Estuary nearby is a spot for birdwatching. Red squirrels turn up in the surrounding countryside too.

Alnmouth railway station is an easy walk away, giving access to the East Coast Main Line for trips to Berwick-upon-Tweed or Edinburgh.

Inside, two bedrooms sleep four guests: a double with a vaulted ceiling and a twin room. There's one bathroom with a bath, shower over bath and underfloor heating. The kitchen/diner is fully fitted and has a rustic dining table, with patio doors leading out. The sitting room has a woodburning stove and feature fireplace, plus a squishy sofa for evenings in.

Alnwick Castle and The Alnwick Garden are 3.7 miles away (around 8 minutes' drive). Warkworth Castle sits 4.1 miles off (about 7 minutes). Dunstanburgh Castle and Craster are within easy reach for a coastal walk. Bamburgh Castle makes a good day out too, about 26 minutes by car.

Willow Cottage suits couples or small families wanting a quiet Northumberland base with the coast, castles and a proper village pub all close by. The Coach Inn and the community shop are just 150m away, handy for food and everyday bits without needing the car. Book today for a peaceful break in Lesbury.

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Willow Cottage Attractions & Days Out

Warkworth Castle

4.1 miles (7 min drive)

NE65 0UJ

Alnwick Garden

3.4 miles (7 min drive)

NE66 1YU

Alnwick Castle

3.7 miles (8 min drive)

NE66 1NQ

Northumberland Coast Path

0.8 miles (2 min drive)

Northumberland Coast National Landscape

10.3 miles (16 min drive)

NE67 5EW

Druridge Bay Country Park

9.1 miles (18 min drive)

NE61 5BX

The Old School Gallery

1.9 miles (3 min drive)

NE66 3NH

Scotts of Alnmouth

2.4 miles (5 min drive)

NE66 2RS

The Co-operative Food

2.9 miles (7 min drive)

NE66 3JP

Alnmouth Station

0.7 miles (2 min drive)

NE66 3QF

Alnwick Bus Station

3.6 miles (8 min drive)

NE66 1NJ

Newcastle International Airport

40 miles (1 hr 6 min drive)

NE13 8BZ

Is Willow Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Willow Cottage suits small families well, with space for a travel cot in the double bedroom. The private courtyard offers safe outdoor play space. Alnmouth beach is under two miles away for sandcastles and paddling. Red squirrels and birdlife at the Aln Estuary add nature interest for younger visitors nearby.
For Couples
This cottage makes a proper romantic escape for two, with a cosy woodburning stove and a squishy sofa in the sitting room. The private courtyard suits quiet evenings outside. Alnmouth's cafes and restaurants, including Bistro 23, are a short drive away and coastal walks along the Aln Estuary offer time together outdoors.
Pet Friendly
One well-behaved dog is welcome at Willow Cottage, though dogs must stay downstairs only. The lockable outhouse stores leads, bowls or outdoor gear. Coastal walks along the English coastal path and Alnmouth beach sit within easy reach and Howick Hall welcomes dogs on certain days too.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Willow Cottage

The Old School Gallery

Located 1.9 miles (3 min drive) from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 3NH

Nanna Pat's Cafe and Bistro Ltd

Located 2.4 miles (5 min drive) from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 2RS

Hope & Anchor

Located 2.5 miles (6 min drive) from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 2RA

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Willow Cottage

Does Willow Cottage have a hot tub?
No, Willow Cottage does not have a hot tub. The cottage instead offers a private enclosed courtyard with patio furniture for sitting outside.
Is Willow Cottage pet friendly?
Yes, one well-behaved dog is welcome at Willow Cottage. Dogs must stay downstairs only, in keeping with the cottage's pet policy.
How many people can stay at Willow Cottage?
Willow Cottage sleeps up to four guests across two bedrooms. There's one double bedroom and one twin bedroom, plus space for a travel cot.
Is there parking at the cottage?
Yes, private off-road parking is available on the cottage frontage for one medium-sized car. Access is a little tight, so drivers should take care when parking.
How far is Willow Cottage from the beach?
Alnmouth beach lies around 1.3 to 1.8 miles from the cottage, an easy walk or short drive. The English coastal path is also just one mile away.
What's within walking distance of the cottage?
The Coach Inn pub and the community shop both sit around 150 metres away. Alnmouth railway station is also within easy walking distance for onward travel.
Is the cottage suitable for families?
Willow Cottage suits couples and small families well, with space for a travel cot in the double bedroom. Bedrooms are cottage-sized but comfortable, with good storage throughout.
What's included in the price?
Fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the rent. Guests also receive a £5 voucher for the local community shop instead of a traditional welcome pack.

Willow Cottage Reviews

First time with Sykes for us. Four adults and a 2 year old The bedrooms are small cottage sized as expected but lacked nothing in comfort and storage space Just enough space in the double bedroom to put up a travel cot. Nice bathroom very clean Downstairs area very spacious sitting room and kitchen which was well equipped. Also a small table and chairs for sitting out in a private yard area outside the kitchen. Very quiet and not overlooked Parking for one car only Ledbury is a convenient place for all sightseeing. Coach Inn a two minute walk serves good food and drink and is very welcoming and the local community shop deserves a mention. A great stay.
Elizabeth
A lovely spacious cottage in a beautiful location. Would highly recommend. The only reason for 4 stars and not 5 was because the beds didn't suit us... but that may be personal preference.. they weren't very supportive. Otherwise a lovely place to stay.. and a great pub is just around the corner serving a fab menu.
A lovely place to stay. Quiet, clean and cosy. Very good location for exploring the beautiful area, A well equipped kitchen.
A really lovely, warm and cosy cottage in a quiet off road spot. We had beautiful weather and enjoyed walks on the beach & dunes as well as visits to Cragside, Howick, Bamburgh and Alnwick. Worth noting you can take dogs into Howick Hall and The Alnwick Garden on certain days at this time of year a real bonus! We enjoyed several good meals at the local pub and were warmly welcomed. The shop voucher, welcome box and washing up pack were much appreciated. A couple of maintenance issues need addressing and the dishwasher needs salt and rinse aid but none available. We would highly recommend the cottage and hope to return.
Charming and spacious cottage in a great location for visiting many beautiful spots and walking distance of Alnmouth beach 1. 5miles All rooms very comfortable, the cottage has been well thought and kitted out. Stayed as a couple with a dog in November. Cottage is incredibly well insulated so heated up quickly and stayed cosy. Peaceful spot, slept very well and would definitely recommend.
Sandra
This was our second visit in this lovely, wellappointed, warm and cosy cottage. The location of the cottage in the friendly village of Lesbury is perfect as a base for visiting the coast. The community shop is a great asset. Although the cottage was very well equipped, from our previous visit we did expect to have an extra toilet roll and washing up liquid. We would definitely recommend this cottage and we would stay again if we visit the Northumberland Coast.
Michael
Great cottage in a super location. Ideal for Alnwick or Almouth. Very comfortable.
Sharon
The cottage was very comfortable and included everything you could need. Lovely fluffy white towels, plenty of crockery, cutlery, pots and pans. Lovely touch with 5 voucher to spend at the local village shop, in place of a welcome pack. Although washing up liquid, dishwasher tabs etc were provided, together the makings for a cup of tea or coffee on arrival. I gave it a 4 star for maintenance because the loo roll holder and small towel rail could do with fixing, kept dropping off the wall during our stay. I left a note about it in the visitors book.
Very nicely appointed cottage, far better than others we have used. Owner clearly has high standards, no compromise on quality relevant to all the updates. Access a little tight with just enough room to park, on cottage frontage. Very nice indeed, with Lesbury an affluent village with well stocked community run shop.
Joanne
Gorgeous cottage. Very comfortable and cosy. Beds really comfy. In a great location for visiting the area. Kitchen really well equipped, but lacked general cleaning items. No dishwasher tabletswashing up liquid. Only I toilet roll no extras. But we had a really lovely stay, and would return.
Lindsey
This was our second visit to Willow Cottage and it was again very comfortable and enjoyable. It is very clean and well equipped and in a delightful village, Lesbury, with an excellent community shop, an extra bonus since our last visit. The cottage is within easy reach of Alnmouth, Amble and Alnwick and well positioned for longer trips, with Alnmouth station nearby for visits to Berwick on Tweed and Edinburgh. The village pub was not so good, long waits to order in spite of booking, however, Bistro 23 in Alnmouth is outstanding. Willow Cottage is a really lovely place to stay.
Aileen
Comfortable and well appointed cottage.
Louise
Google maps did not take us to front door of the property it took us into the yard of a neighbouring house Perhaps using What Three Words for directions would be helpful for future guests.
Caroline
It was a lovely, cosy welcoming cottage in a brilliant location central to lots of wonderful sights of interest. We have been to Northumberland 5 times and this was the best cottage. The decor was homely and it was very well furnished with comfortable beds. The kitchen was well equipped and a joy to cook in. We were very comfortable there. A couple of very small issues for the owners attention include There was no cutlery holder in the dishwasher The leaflets could be more up to date one was from 2016 There were no teaspoons! We had to buy some. We left them in the cottage for others. for the cost of the cottage the welcome pack could have been a little more extensive and exciting! We note that others had a welcome hamper years ago! We really liked Lesbury village. We supported the community shop which we thought was a great initiative. Unfortunately The Coach House was shut for renovation, otherwise we would have supported them as well. We highly recommend The Hope and Anchor in Alnmouth fantastic Italian food and friendly staff. We would definitely return to Willlow Cottage and recommend to friends. Thank you for a lovely stay
Patricia Gunter And
Overall the cottage was very comfortable clean and we really enjoyed it ... Overall the cottage was very comfortable clean and we really enjoyed it Unfortunately the dishwasher was not working so we never got to use it Which wasnt a tragedy it was inconvenient But top marks for everything else Would definitely return again
Great cottage, comfortably furnished and wellappointed.
Brenda
Fabulous cottage. 1010
I had a problem with the operation of the TV which was satisfactorily resolved. Separate survey.
This was a perfect place for a small family group to spend a few days. Pub, shop and pleasant walks on the doorstep, and also a good base for exploring Northumberland's beaches and castles. We found all we needed during our stay and everything was in good condition.
We had a lovely stay at Willow Cottage. It was wonderfully clean perhaps the cleanest we've experienced and the heating was on so the cottage was cosy when we arrived. Everything we needed was there in a lovely environment. We all had a lovely stay and will definitely be back!
Michelle
Quiet location in a lovely village perfect base for exploring the area. Lovely comfortable & cosy cottage, well maintained & clean. Very well equipped, though a couple more mugs would be useful when using dishwasher.
Cottage is so lovely and comfortable. Everything there that you need. Lovely soft bath towels too! Cottage is close to all places to visit and the location of the cottage is so peaceful and quiet allowing you to unwind. Its a shame that there isnt a local pub within walking distance as then it would have been perfect for us as we wouldnt have had to use the car at all. Our only complaint that we can think of if asked was that it is a little untidy at the back of the cottage as you walk out of the gate lots of weeds on the gravel. Other than that this cottage is just perfect. We will definitely be returning again! Thank you
Barbara
Cottage was perfect for what we needed. Clean and well equipped. My only negatives would be water pressure bath takes so long to fill although I know this is probably an area wide issue? Also definitely need a nest of tables for coffee cups etc., Maintenance wise the yard and area behind needs weeding we still enjoyed it but as a holiday home owner myself I know some guests would complain.
A beautiful cottage, comfortable and clean. We enjoyed our last minute stay. Thank you
Lindsey
A comfortable cottage, very clean and well equipped, perfect for two of us in the double bedroom. Slightly more hemmed in than we had imagined but appreciated the car parking one medium sized car and the little courtyard for sitting out. A very pleasant stay.
Deborah
The cottage was very clean, very well equipped including the welcome packs, very comfortable and roomy. Its excellently located. We had a lovely stay just not long enough so we plan to return at sometime. Thank you!
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