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The Arches, Bamburgh

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4.4
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Guest Rating
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4.4
out of 5
Northumberland » Bamburgh
Sleeps up to 5
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 3

The Arches is a single-storey barn conversion in Waren Mill, Northumberland. This spacious cottage overlooks Budle Bay, part of the Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve. The property features an open-plan living space with a woodburning stove and dining area.

Waren Mill sits in spectacular coastal countryside. Bamburgh Castle stands nearby. The village offers grey stone cottages, local pubs and restaurants. Budle Bay provides excellent birdwatching opportunities right on your doorstep.

The cottage sleeps five across three bedrooms: a super-king room, a double bedroom and a single bedroom with dressing area. The exceptional bathroom includes a roll-top bath, walk-in shower and underfloor heating.

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About The Arches

The Arches is a single-storey barn conversion in Waren Mill, Northumberland. This spacious cottage overlooks Budle Bay, part of the Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve. The property features an open-plan living space with a woodburning stove and dining area.

Waren Mill sits in spectacular coastal countryside. Bamburgh Castle stands nearby. The village offers grey stone cottages, local pubs and restaurants. Budle Bay provides excellent birdwatching opportunities right on your doorstep.

The cottage sleeps five across three bedrooms: a super-king room, a double bedroom and a single bedroom with dressing area. The exceptional bathroom includes a roll-top bath, walk-in shower and underfloor heating. The kitchen comes fully equipped with electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher. Off-road parking for two cars is provided.

Bamburgh Castle sits 2 miles away (6 minutes). Seahouses harbour lies 3.5 miles distant (9 minutes). Alnwick Castle is 16.9 miles away (28 minutes). Holy Island can be reached at low tide (8 miles, 15 minutes).

The Arches suits families and couples wanting coastal exploration. The generous welcome hamper and well-equipped accommodation make this a comfortable base for discovering Northumberland's dramatic coastline.

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The Arches Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding The Arches during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Northumberland's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Bamburgh Castle
Distance: 2 miles
NE69 7DF
Seahouses Harbour
Distance: 3.5 miles
NE68 7RQ
Holy Island (Lindisfarne)
Distance: 8 miles
TD15 2SD
Budle Bay Nature Reserve
Distance: 0.1 miles
NE70 7EE
Bamburgh Beach Walk
Distance: 2 miles
NE69 7BS
St Cuthbert's Way
Distance: 1 mile
NE70 7EE
Seahouses Village Shops
Distance: 3.5 miles
NE68 7SR
Alnwick Market Town
Distance: 16.9 miles
NE66 1TN
Bamburgh Village Stores
Distance: 2.5 miles
NE69 7BP
Waren Mill Bus Stop
Distance: 0.2 miles
NE70 7EE
Belford (nearest town)
Distance: 2.5 miles
NE70 7NE
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Distance: 15 miles
TD15 1DF
Bamburgh Castle
Distance: 2 miles
NE69 7DF
Seahouses Harbour
Distance: 3.5 miles
NE68 7RQ
Holy Island (Lindisfarne)
Distance: 8 miles
TD15 2SD
Budle Bay Nature Reserve
Distance: 0.1 miles
NE70 7EE
Bamburgh Beach Walk
Distance: 2 miles
NE69 7BS
St Cuthbert's Way
Distance: 1 mile
NE70 7EE
Seahouses Village Shops
Distance: 3.5 miles
NE68 7SR
Alnwick Market Town
Distance: 16.9 miles
NE66 1TN
Bamburgh Village Stores
Distance: 2.5 miles
NE69 7BP
Waren Mill Bus Stop
Distance: 0.2 miles
NE70 7EE
Belford (nearest town)
Distance: 2.5 miles
NE70 7NE
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Distance: 15 miles
TD15 1DF

Is The Arches Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
The Arches provides a great base for family coastal adventures. Bamburgh Beach sits 2 miles away for sandcastle building and rock pooling. Holy Island offers fascinating exploration at low tide. The cottage has three bedrooms sleeping five with a single room perfect for children. Seahouses harbour runs boat trips to the Farne Islands for puffin watching. The open-plan living space gives families room to relax together after beach days.
For Couples
This peaceful cottage offers couples a romantic coastal retreat. The super-king bedroom provides comfortable accommodation while the exceptional bathroom features a roll-top bath and walk-in shower perfect for relaxing after coastal walks. The woodburning stove creates atmosphere in the open-plan living space. Budle Bay sits right outside for peaceful morning strolls. Bamburgh Castle provides dramatic backdrops for romantic walks. Local restaurants in Seahouses serve fresh seafood for special evenings out.
Pet Friendly
The Arches welcomes one well-behaved dog. Budle Bay Nature Reserve sits on the doorstep offering excellent walking opportunities straight from the cottage. Bamburgh Beach is 2 miles away where dogs can run. The property has a patio area though the garden is not enclosed so dogs need to stay on lead. Several guests have brought dogs and enjoyed exploring the coastal paths. The cottage provides comfortable accommodation after long beach walks.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Arches

The Copper Kettle Tearoom

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE69 7BS

The Bamburgh Castle Inn

Located 2.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE69 7BW

Seahouses Fish & Chips

Located 3.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE68 7SR

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Arches

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, The Arches does not have a hot tub. The property does feature an exceptional bathroom with a roll-top bath and walk-in waterfall shower with underfloor heating.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, The Arches welcomes one well-behaved dog. The property has a patio area though the garden is not enclosed so dogs will need to remain on lead.
How many people does The Arches sleep?
The cottage sleeps five people across three bedrooms: one super-king, one double and one single room with additional dressing area. All bedrooms have plenty of storage space.
What cooking facilities are available?
The kitchen includes an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher. The owners provide basics like washing-up liquid, dishwasher tablets, tinfoil and cling film.
Is there parking at the property?
Yes, there is off-road parking for two cars. One review mentioned parking a large car in the walled area was slightly tricky but manageable.
What heating does the cottage have?
The property has electric night storage heaters throughout and a woodburning stove in the living area. The bathroom features underfloor heating and guests report the cottage stays very warm.
How far is the nearest beach?
Budle Bay is right on the doorstep for coastal walks. Bamburgh Beach is approximately 2 miles away taking around 6 minutes by car.
What is provided in terms of linen and towels?
All bed linen and towels are included in the rental cost. Guests are responsible for replacing starter fuel for the woodburning stove if used during their stay.

The Arches Reviews

A nice location for walks at Budle Bay. The information folder at the property really needs updating confusing instructions regarding where the key safe is, and the TV remotes. Still mentions Covid, but no mention of when the external bins are emptied. Inadequate bathroom heated towel rail, but great shower. A very comfortable main bedroom and lovely welcome hamper very much appreciated. We took our own coffee machine and pods.
We had a lovely time staying at the Arches, the cottage was very cosy and comfortable and the welcome hamper was exceptional. It was extremely well equipped the owners have obviously put a lot of care and attention to details into presenting the cottage.We would have liked to see some personal recommendations for places to eat around the local area but we did manage to find some very nice seafood places.We would definitely recommend the Arches to anyone visiting the Bamburgh area.
We would recommend The Arches and would happily return. Thank you for a lovely stay and the generous Welcome Pack.
Debbie
I would like to thank Andrea personally for providing us with a great property at such short notice 1 hour due to an error by Sykes. The property was great and once wed found the dog walking paths we enjoyed the break. The welcome pack was truly appreciated. Thank you Andrea but not Sykes holidays which we wont book with again.
The location is fantastic, parking a large car was a bit tricky as inside a walled area. Hot water was slightly problematic went cold on 4th person so water needs leaving on but owners had left instructions. Couldn't find the pub 1 mile away but found 3, 3 miles away.owners book needs updating referring to covid. Very generous basket left. Would recommend this property and cragside a must to visit.
Stephen
We love the Arches and keep returning. It is our idea of a perfect holiday cottage.
Very comfortable, clean and had everything we needed. Lovely big rooms, bathroom was particularly spacious. Heating was really good, because it was quite warm unfortunately we never needed to use the real fire. Ideally located for everything we wanted to see. Thanks for the welcome pack too. This was undoubtedly one of the best cottages we have stayed in. We also had a slight issue with the parking, despite parking in front of the sign saying the arches. In the end we put both cars in the bay at the front of the house which was fine. Maybe encourage people to do that in the first instance. in the end 2 other cars from other cottages parked along that lane so we couldnt anyway! Thanks for a lovely stay
A lovely, cozy cottage in a stunning part of the country. We had a fantastic week and the Arches was part of what made it so good. It was comfortable and a lovely home away from home. We would definitely like to return one day.
We were confronted by the farmer on this site to be told that we could not park along side the property in the allocated space as this was private land. We managed to park in the small area in front of the property .What sad people . We would suggest you check out these lets, as we found it very distasteful.At least the weather was good.We would like some reply to this feedback.
Beautiful cottage comfy bed the first time my husband hasnt had a bad back on holiday. Fantastic bathroom and shower. Everything you need is provided the gift bag of goodies was highly appreciated. Only wish would be if the garden was gated so our doggy could go in the garden without her lead . Best cottage we have ever stayed in. Hoping to return again . Also found a lovely pub in Belford The Salmon lovely staff and delicious food.
Elizabeth
We enjoyed our stay at The Arches. It was very clean and the welcome pack was appreciated. On a very small note, there was no visitors book which always makes interesting reading, and it felt that things hadnt been updated since Covid restrictions. Other than that we had a good stay. Thank you.
Slightly musty smell on entering the property, lack of outside space not really covered in property details
The welcome pack we received from the owners was a really nice touch. We found our stay at the Arches as very comfortable,the beds were really comfy and the bathroom really exceptional.This is a large laid out cottage and met all our needs.Its location made it very easy to travel and explore the local towns and beaches.
Tamasin
We had a lovely week at the Arches, the location is perfect and the cottage was beautiful and had everything we needed.
Richard Arnold
Yes. Liked the cottage & location for the isolation. Pity not an enclosed garden as dog didnt get any freedom. Thought the bathroom was good but a pity it was very short on drying space for towels. Needed a bigger towel rail. Think bathroom potentially an issue for older visitors as no rail to hold on to. Thought the settee & Room carpet a bit tired. Whilst I slept ok daughter thought middle bed not great. Cut my hand drying kitchen spoon. Dodgy handle with metal sticking out! Told Sykes about leak from valley gutter but no acknowledgement. Probably needs looking at might just be leaf debris blocking it but had a steady leak coming into bathroom.
We really loved our stay at this stylish and comfortable home. Everything that we needed was provided and we were very comfortable. Many thanks for a brilliant week.
Great location, comfortable beds, well equipped. Excellent Beautiful coastline, stunning beaches, lovely evening skies, great seafood ?
The property was very clean, warm, quiet, spacious and inviting. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, cutlery etc, which is often not the case. The inclusion of things like tinfoil, washup liquid, dishwasher tablets, cling film etc were very helpful and was much appreciated, made a big difference for selfcaterers and avoids having to get those basics in. Very well situated for exploring the area and also for walks from the door.
Great place and great location abd comfortable bed.
Very well appointed and extremely comfortable. Brilliant bathroom underfloor heating, extra large bath and a wonderful wet roomwaterfall showerjust what was needed after long bracing walks.
Beautiful location and very well appointed.
A very comfortable property with all the facilities required. Appreciated the dishwasher. Enjoyed the chocolate cake very much.
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