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Reviews of Host & Stay - Bluebell Cottage

Bradford Cottages, Belford, NE70 7JT, United Kingdom

#6 of 22 hotels in Belford

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 63 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    5.6

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  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can't fault this beautiful place.

    Such a beautiful welcoming cottage. Warm, cosy, comfortable, spacious, and clean. Amazing decor, attention to detail. All amenities. Tranquil location.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have perhaps expected Christmas decorations.

    Great location, comfy and warm.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    8.0
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No washing machine in actual property.

    The decor & location.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2023

    8.0
    Lovely cottage in quiet location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Internet was very bad

    Warm and cosy. We'll equipped.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    10
    Immaculate Cosy Cottage
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing - everything we needed

    Cottage was immaculate, everything you need for a cosy stay. Extras included reclining sofas, high quality towels, really warm. Location is excellent for Bamburgh - We had looked at staying in Bamburgh but was so expensive, this was very good value and only a few minutes drive

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    See above.

    The cottage was wonderful. Unfortunately we will not use Booking.com again where host and stay are involved. The reason for this is the demand for a £250 damage deposit is completely out of order...I paid a £25 waiver as reports of people having problems getting the deposits returned was worrying. There was a subtle suggestion of us losing our holiday Booking if this was not paid. I find this completely unacceptable as this was only made clear after you made and paid for the holiday Booking. Once again, we will not use you again where Host and Stay is involved. S Grimshaw

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    9.0
    A cosy, comfortable stay out in the countryside
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights

    This looks to be converted farm buildings. As a consequence they were situated out in the countryside, only accessible by narrow roads. It was also probably the reason for the poor wifi. When booking this property had to fill out an online Host & Stay Registration Form - not something I've had to do for Booking.com properties. Also in addition to payment, they required a refundable £250 deposit against damage or breakages, which they took at least two weeks before arrival. It was returned about a week after leaving the property. They charge a £10 admin fee for this.

    This was a really comfortable apartment close to Bamburgh. Looks as though it has recently been refurbished with new fixtures and fittings. It was cosy and warm.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    9.0
    Lovely cottage. Spoilt by over management and charges.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the property. The micro management of host and stay spoilt the experience for me.

    Clean, peaceful had everything we needed.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    8.0
    Great base for exploring the Bamburgh/Seahouses coast and thae Farne islands.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The bed was a little too soft for us and the quilt too heavy. The cottage was more remote than we expected and it was difficult to find initially.

    The space and the reclining sofas. The cottage was well equiped.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2023

    10
    Lovely cottage in a beautiful rural location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Beautifully decorated and furnished.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2023

    10
    Loved the cottage and the area, will definitely return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Internet wasn’t great.

    The cottage was immaculate and spacious with everything we needed. There was tea bags, coffee and milk left for us. It was in a quiet court yard with several other cottages, and plenty of parking. It was an easy drive to where ever we wanted to go.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No blind on main door, blackout blinds in bedroom would be great.

    Everything you need for self catering

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    fantastic very clean

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2023

    9.0
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wi-Fi reception

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2023

    10
    very nice and good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    beautifully presented clean and cosy

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Property was great.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2023

    10
    Great cottage...
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Self catering. Privacy.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2023

    9.0
    Lovely cosy cottage, well located.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cottage was generally excellent, but a few small issues mean its a 9 not a 10. Wifi was very weak, so it's not possible to use smart tv functions and even loading webpages was very slow / impossible. The cottage lacked much information or instructions for e.g. heating, access to laundry facilities, there was also no information about the many local attractions. There didn't seem to be any option for recycling so we ended up bringing ours home. There were a few light bulbs out (facing fireplace and in bathroom), no basics in the kitchen (salt, pepper etc.), flat batteries in kitchen scales and the bedding seemed cheap in comparison to everything else. It was fine for winter but if it had been warmer there is no private outdoor space and certainly not the 'garden' listed. Like other reviewers the Host & Stay communication was frustrating, their email system doesn't seem to work, they bombard you with automated emails but never reply to any so I had a few unnecessary phone calls. It's all rather impersonal collecting the key from the box and never meeting anyone associated with the property.

    Beautiful little cottage. Very cosy for a winter break. It is nicely furnished and generally very well equipped and comfortable. The location is very quiet but an easy drive to local restaurants, and to Bamburgh and other local attractions.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2023

    9.0
    beautiful bolt hole for a long weekend away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    just need a bit more attention to cleaning - cobwebs everywhere and grubby wall near splash back in kitchen the whole booking process was rather stressful - I kept receiving emails asking me to complete damage waivers despite already having done so and then threats in emails that our booking would be cancelled this resulted in at least 3 phone calls which could have been avoided

    great location

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Cosy cottage. Lovely setting. Well equipped kitchen. Second visit.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2022

    10
    we had a wonderful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    we liked everything

    The cottage is just beautiful. Tastefully decorated with a touch of luxury

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Salt pot was found to be empty as the bung had been pushed up into the body of the thing, but I rectified that.

    Everything!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2022

    10
    Much bigger than it looked on the website and an excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Wi-fi

    N/A

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2022

    10
    We had a wonderful couple of days in an exceptional property in a stunning location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our only suggestion for improvement would be to ensure the salt cellar is replenished

    Stayed in July 2022

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