Bridge Cottage

This is genuinely one of the best properties I have stayed in. The photos are true to the reality, it is beautifully decorated and the space is fantastic. The bedrooms were really comfortable and James had kindly asked in advance how we wanted them made up. It was great to have 2 bathrooms and despite being quite small they had designed them to make excellent use of the space. The highlight was the kitchen/dining area with a beautiful view out to the fields. We had a dog with us and they had left a dog bed, a towel and bowls which was very thoughtful. There was some fantastic walks straight from the door and the local pub was a 15 minute walk away in Ellingham. Overall, we had a fantastic stay and would certainly recommend to others.

It’s very seldom that I bother write reviews but felt I had to for our trip to this cottage. We had an absolutely fantastic 6 nights and the cottage surpassed our expectations and our experience was genuinely faultless. Beautifully designed, spacious cottage has everything you need. They even had a dog bed looked out for us with bowls! There is a pub that is walking distance and a few mins drive away there is a host of gorgeous beaches, walks and castles to visit. James’s communication was spot on too. All the info you need is provided before your stay and also documented in the cottage. Our stay was booked for my partners birthday and our small dog. 5 stars from us! Thanks James!

The thing we loved so much about Bridge Cottage was that contrast of a gorgeous, contemporary space right in the heart of the idyllic Northumbrian countryside. The joy was being able to spend days on the huge, wild beaches or up to the Cheviots to go wild swimming and then return to the luxury of the cottage to cook in the beautiful open plan kitchen. Other days we simply hung out on the balcony with the views south across the fields or just lounged on huge sofas in the living room. Perfect!

The cottage was clean, well kept and perfectly situated for a wonderful holiday in Northumberland. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment at this property, and James was a fantastic host getting back to any questions very quickly and in detail. I would recommend anyone looking for a country stay to look no further!

We had a great stay at this property. The property itself was extremely comfortable and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the special touches of the welcome basket and the kids loved having an Alexa! The cottage is fantastically located for country walks, visits to the wonderful Northumbrian coastline and beaches, historical points of interest, castles and some great pubs and restaurants. We have had a wonderful holiday and the weather has been great too which has been an added bonus! It was our first visit to Northumberland and we are definitely hoping to return and would love to come back to this cottage too.

We've stayed in lots of holiday homes, both in the UK and abroad, and Bridge Cottage has to be one of the most impressive. It's beautifully decorated throughout and has probably the best-equipped kitchen we've ever come across (although have to confess, we didn't use it very much!). Chathill is an ideal location for all the local attractions and we visited Craster, Dunstanborough, Bamburgh, Alnwick, Alnmouth and Lindisfarne, which were all within an easy drive away. The Packhorse Inn at Ellingham is a short walk from the cottage, and we had a great Sunday lunch there. Would also recommend the fish and chips from Lewis's in Seahouses and Bistro 23 in Alnmouth. James was the perfect host, who left us to our own devices but immediately came to the rescue when I realised I'd forgotten my contact lenses. Would love to visit again in the summer. Thank you!

The cottage is beautifully decorated and immaculate. It has everything you need and more. We loved sitting in the kitchen looking across to the fields where there were pheasants and deer each evening. We had a fantastic 2 weeks exploring the coastline and all it’s castles (Bamburgh is just 10 mins away) as well as hiking through the Cheviot hills. We’d definitely recommend this as a base for exploring Northumberland. Thank you James for creating such a fantastic place!

This fantastic property is stunning to look at and incredibly well-appointed. Little touches like laundry tablets, plenty of dishwasher tablets, hand soap in each bathroom, all help to make you feel right at home from the outset. And being set just 2 miles off the A1, but in a tiny hamlet, the location is wonderful for exploring the area. 15 minutes from beaches, no more than 15 miles from many sites; more than enough to fill our week's stay. Highly recommended and absolutely hope to return!

Exceptional property, beautifully converted cottage with a modern high quality finish. Very comfortable stay and the kitchen / dining space is fabulous. Stunning gardens. Fantastic location, great outlook from raised terrace. Lots of walks and beaches nearby. Short 15 min walk to local pub serving great food.