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Luxury Ensuite. Swallows Rest - ground floor room with private west facing patio Haven first floor room - large balcony for dark sky stargazing, relaxing & sea view. For Alnwick, Northumberland Coast & wedding venues. Birdsong Cottage is an intimate retreat nestled in a quiet beauty spot conveniently off the A1. Bedroom 1 ~ Swallows Rest is a boutique style ground floor room that combines luxury and comfort with a spacious ensuite shower room and private west facing patio. Bedroom 2, Haven is a sumptuous boutique first floor room with en-suite wet room. It has a sea view and large private west facing balcony where you can relax and unwind or stargaze under the Northumbrian dark sky. Birdsong Cottage is a perfect location for guests attending weddings and events at venues such as Ellingham Hall, Doxford Hall, Doxford Barns, Charlton Hall and Newton Hall. It is an ideal base for local exploration with, Craster, Holy Island, Bamburgh Castle, Alnwick Castle & Gardens & The Cheviots all being within easy reach. There are also good links to Newcastle & Edinburgh. We look forward to greeting you. Free Wi-Fi is available.
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Such a comfort to stay at a place that exactly fits the description on looking for somewhere to stay. Greeted by the hosts who guided us through the accommodation to our spotless room which had a welcoming table of coffee machine, tea, shortbread, Pringles and a fridge with milk & bottled water. The bed was v.comfortable and the bathroom spacious with a variety of shampoos and body washes in case you had forgotten to pack them! There was a tick-list to complete for breakfast that included bacon stotties that to eat were absolutely delicious - my wife also enjoyed the kiwi fruit/blueberry combination. Two peaceful nights were spent at the B&B and could not have wished for a more pleasant stay, which we would not hesitate to book again & would throughly recommend (already have), to anyone. Thanks for the time stayed.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from Sandra B, Owner at Birdsong Cottage B&B
Responded 3 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking the time to post such a great review, Richard and I really appreciate it. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and all that Swallow's Rest has to offer. We look forward to seeing you both again and thank you very much for the recommendations.
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What a find! Booked a two night stay here for the two of us. Very warm and friendly welcome from our hosts. Birdsong cottage is tucked away in a quiet road a short distance from Alnwick. Handy to get to local towns and sights. Room was spotless and bed comfortable and all you could wish for including a fridge, wine glasses, a top notch coffee machine. So comfortable and spacious.
Lovely to talk gardening with Richard and gain some new tips for when we go home.
Breakfast delivered to the door on a tray makes it even more special and we were truly spoilt !
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 20 Feb 2020
Thank you for taking the time to post such a great review, Richard and I really appreciate it. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and got some ideas for your garden. Hope you had a good journey home and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
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My husband and I wanted to get away for a few days and luckily we found this beautiful, peaceful little cottage in Alnwick. It was perfect. We were greeted by Richard and his wife Sandra upon arrival who welcomed us and explained everything we needed to know. The room was stylish and classy with a beautiful chandelier, spacious bathroom and lovely balcony with comfy chairs and stunning views. We absolutely loved it all. All the little extra touches with home made shortcake and the kettle freshly refilled every day in our room with tea, coffee and hot chocolate making facilities. I would definitely recommend staying at the Birdsong cottage. Comfortable, stylish and exceptionally clean surrounded by well kept gardens and birds singing. It really was perfect. Thank you x
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 24 Jul 2020
Thank you for taking the time to post such a great review, Richard and I really appreciate it. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to seeing you both again soon.
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Little bit reluctant to review Birdsong Cottage only because we feel like we found a little gem and want to keep it a secret! Beautiful little cottage with only 2 rooms. Our room was beautifully decorated with a spacious en suite and patio doors leading out onto a private patio area. Thoughtful little touches made the room special such as a proper coffee machine,fridge with individual little bottles of fresh milk, shortbread and a bar of chocolate. Richard the host came to greet us and is a really nice friendly guy and he gave us tips on where to see on our travels the next day. The breakfast is pre ordered the night before and delivered to your door the next morning. We ate breakfast on the patio and it was very nice. Bacon or sausage stotties, yogurt, granola and pastries. Although Birdsong Cottage is adjacent to the A1 it is a little haven of peace and quiet and is ideally situated to explore the beautiful Northumberland Coast.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 7 Aug 2020
Thank you for taking the time to post such a great review, Richard and I really appreciate it. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and that the weather allowed you to appreciate breakfast on the patio and enjoy the birds.we look forward to seeing you both again soon.
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Stayed for 3 nights in the Haven room ,this is s a room with sense of luxury, from super comfortable bed with lots of special touches including a coffee machine with various coffees . Fresh milk is made available in fridge in room, because of where it is placed , there is no problem with noise on a night time. The wet room is spacious as well as having an outdoor balcony space , which gives a special dimension & is a little sun trap when the sun is out. Sadly due to the weather when we visited we didn’t use it much for relaxation or star gazing . The room was exceptionally clean & all Covid guidance is adhered to. Breakfast is ordered the evening before & delivered to the room , if you have never had a ’stottie’ before , you will be in for a treat filled with excellent quality bacon & or sausage . As we were celebrating are wedding anniversary, we ordered a special treat of cava . Richard & Sandra the owners & are there if needed & knowledgeable about the area. There are some local pubs around 10-15 mins drive away from b& b . It is best to book beforehand. The b& b is well placed for exploring this beautiful area of coast or countryside
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Date of stay: May 2021
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Responded 28 May 2021
Thank you for taking the time to post such a great review, Richard and I really appreciate it. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and all that Haven has to offer. We are always pleased when guests enjoy our breakfasts, a stottie is indeed a thing of glory. Hope to see you again soon to take in more of our beautiful county.
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This was a 2 night stay in a wonderful setting in a lovely B&B. Our room was spacious and afforded great views of the beautiful gardens. Breakfast was superb and in the current pandemic, the B&B had taken the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of all. I would very much recommend this B&B which is within easy reach of the major tourist attractions that Northumberland has to offer.
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Sandra Beesley, Owner at Birdsong Cottage B&B
Responded 31 Jul 2020
Thank you for taking the time to post such a great review and for the recommendation, Richard and I really appreciate it. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and our breakfasts.Yes, we are taking the pandemic very seriously for the safety of all of our guests. We hope you enjoyed your onward trip and look forward to seeing you again.
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We stayed for two nights, warm welcome on arrival,beautiful room with a small patio to sit and take in the amazing garden. In these uncertain times we felt very safe as the attention to cleanliness was second to none. Breakfast was serverd to our room and it had a good selection to choose from,the room had a small fridge so in the evening we could sit on the patio with a glass of chilled wine.. Richard and Sandra We're great hosts .
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 12 Aug 2020
Thank you for taking the time to post such a great review, Richard and I really appreciate it. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and were able to relax. We look forward to seeing you both again soon.
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Birdsong is a fantastic B&B. We stayed in the ground floor room which comes with a little private patio with a table and chairs backing on to a lovely little garden. The room was immaculate, with a comfortable bed, and was serviced daily. There's a little fridge in the spacious room with fresh milk daily and a 'real' coffee machine as well as a selection of teas and sweets. The bathroom was spotlessly clean and well provisioned. Richard and Sandra made us very welcome and recommended places to visit and local eateries. Breakfast was chosen from a very good selection of options and delivered to the room at a time of our choosing. Cleanliness and Covid precautions were first-rate and the location, just off the A1, is great for exploring locally. We really enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended!
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Responded 12 Sept 2020
Thank you for taking the time to post such a great review, Richard and I really appreciate it. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and all that Swallow's Rest has to offer. So glad that the weather was kind and you were able to explore our beautiful county. Look forward to seeing you both again and thank you for the recommendation.
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We stayed at Birdsong for two nights in August 2020. Before we arrived, we had a phone call from our hosts asking for an approximate arrival date - very friendly! When we arrived we were greeted outside, safely, by our hosts as well.
This BnB is well connected by the A1 being nearby, and is only a short drive to so many beautiful places like Bamburgh, Alnwick, Lindesfarne Holy Island etc.
We were given the lowdown about the room, where to find things, how to order breakfast etc. All contactless! We stayed in the ground floor room which was nice and spacious. It was nice a cool seeing as we were staying in high summer and the bathroom was big and clean as well.
Bed was super comfy, clean and the room was filled with all the amenities you could need for free. I was worried about whether I'd be able to hear the A1 traffic from where the cottage is, but I didn't hear anything when going to sleep.
We filled out a form for Breakfast which was delivered to our door in the mornings. Our hosts recommended the stottie cake with sausages and bacon and they were delicious!
I cannot fault this place and I would highly recommend staying here if you are looking for a base for your Northumberland travels. Thank you!
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Response from Sandra Beesley, Owner at Birdsong Cottage B&B
Responded 11 Feb 2021
Thank you for taking the time to post such a great review, Richard and I really appreciate it. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and all that our beautiful county has to offer. Always pleased when guests enjoy our breakfasts. We look forward to seeing you both again when we are able. Stay safe.
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Had a 4 night stay here, and from start to finish have been blown away. The place is so beautiful, room was amazing, so clean, and little extra touches that made it that little bit extra special. Loved the wet room with a waterfall shower, again very clean and spotless. Didn't feel worried about Covid whilst staying here and hosts Sandra and Richard had everything in place. The balcony outside our room was fantastic on a eve to have a coffee (from the inroom Nespresso machine) and look at the stars above. The breakfast was brought to your room each morning, and was amazing, a great choice and everything was cooked to perfection and the fruit was lovely and fresh. The cottage is just of the A1, but is so quiet on a evening. Better than been on a noisy street. Pubs around only a 10min drive for food and drink. We cannot fault this place and def cannot fault our hosts. Will def be going back, and recommending it to family and friends. If your wanting a relaxing stay in Northumberland then the Birdsong Cottage is the place.
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Sandra Beesley, Owner at Birdsong Cottage B&B
Responded 29 Oct 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to post such a fantastic review, Richard and I really appreciate it. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and totally enjoyed your company. We do take the safety of our guests very seriously so were happy that you were comfortable with our measures in place. Always pleased when our guests enjoy our breakfasts, the grapes/plums were a great find:-}. Can't think of a better recommendation than saying you went home relaxed after star gazing from the balcony. We look forward to seeing you both again. Stay safe and have a great Christmas and New Year
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There are more places to choose from in the Brownieside area.
PRICE RANGE
£127 - £131 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandNorthumberlandAlnwickBrownieside
NUMBER OF ROOMS
2
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