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The Chimney, Bamburgh

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Sleeps up to 8
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 4

The Chimney is a four-bedroom character cottage in Bamburgh, Northumberland. This traditional property sleeps eight guests across four well-appointed bedrooms with four bathrooms. The cottage sits just outside the village with views towards Bamburgh Castle.

Bamburgh offers grey stone cottages and excellent pubs within walking distance. The beach lies 1. 5 miles away. Shops sit 1. 2 miles from the property. The area provides coastal walks and access to Northumberland's castles and coastline.

Accommodation includes a ground-floor super-king bedroom (convertible to twin) with en-suite shower room. Upstairs you'll find a super-king bedroom with en-suite, a king-size bedroom with en-suite and a twin bedroom. A family bathroom serves the upper floor.

 

About The Chimney

The Chimney is a four-bedroom character cottage in Bamburgh, Northumberland. This traditional property sleeps eight guests across four well-appointed bedrooms with four bathrooms. The cottage sits just outside the village with views towards Bamburgh Castle.

Bamburgh offers grey stone cottages and excellent pubs within walking distance. The beach lies 1.5 miles away. Shops sit 1.2 miles from the property. The area provides coastal walks and access to Northumberland's castles and coastline.

Accommodation includes a ground-floor super-king bedroom (convertible to twin) with en-suite shower room. Upstairs you'll find a super-king bedroom with en-suite, a king-size bedroom with en-suite and a twin bedroom. A family bathroom serves the upper floor. The open-plan living space features a woodburning stove, gas range oven and large fridge-freezer with ice on tap. A separate snug provides additional TV space. Private courtyard gardens include patio furniture and barbecue.

Bamburgh Castle (1 mile, 3 minutes) dominates the coastline. Alnwick Castle and Gardens (16.9 miles, 25 minutes) offers filmed Harry Potter locations. Seahouses (3.5 miles, 8 minutes) provides boat trips to the Farne Islands. The Holy Island of Lindisfarne (13 miles, 20 minutes) features a tidal causeway and priory ruins.

The Chimney suits families and multi-generational groups wanting space and traditional features. Four bathrooms eliminate morning queues. Off-road parking accommodates three cars.

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The Chimney Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding The Chimney 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: 1 mile
NE69 7DF
Farne Islands Boat Trips
Distance: 3.5 miles
NE68 7SR
Alnwick Castle and Gardens
Distance: 16.9 miles
NE66 1NQ
Bamburgh Beach Coastal Walk
Distance: 1.5 miles
NE69 7BS
St Aidan's Dunes Nature Reserve
Distance: 2 miles
NE69 7AH
Lindisfarne Holy Island
Distance: 13 miles
TD15 2RX
Bamburgh Village Stores
Distance: 1.2 miles
NE69 7BW
Seahouses Shops
Distance: 3.5 miles
NE68 7SR
Alnwick Town Centre
Distance: 16.9 miles
NE66 1UY
Berwick-upon-Tweed Station
Distance: 20 miles
TD15 1EQ
Seahouses Harbour
Distance: 3.5 miles
NE68 7RQ
Beadnell Village
Distance: 5.1 miles
NE67 5AY
Bamburgh Castle
Distance: 1 mile
NE69 7DF
Farne Islands Boat Trips
Distance: 3.5 miles
NE68 7SR
Alnwick Castle and Gardens
Distance: 16.9 miles
NE66 1NQ
Bamburgh Beach Coastal Walk
Distance: 1.5 miles
NE69 7BS
St Aidan's Dunes Nature Reserve
Distance: 2 miles
NE69 7AH
Lindisfarne Holy Island
Distance: 13 miles
TD15 2RX
Bamburgh Village Stores
Distance: 1.2 miles
NE69 7BW
Seahouses Shops
Distance: 3.5 miles
NE68 7SR
Alnwick Town Centre
Distance: 16.9 miles
NE66 1UY
Berwick-upon-Tweed Station
Distance: 20 miles
TD15 1EQ
Seahouses Harbour
Distance: 3.5 miles
NE68 7RQ
Beadnell Village
Distance: 5.1 miles
NE67 5AY

Is The Chimney Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
The Chimney provides space for families with a separate snug for children's TV time. Bamburgh Beach sits 1.5 miles away for sandcastle building. Bamburgh Castle offers exploration opportunities just 1 mile from the property. The Farne Islands boat trips from Seahouses (3.5 miles) show puffins and seals. A cot and highchair are available on request. The enclosed courtyard gardens provide safe outdoor play space.
For Couples
This property suits couples travelling together rather than romantic breaks for two. Four bedrooms with en-suites give each couple privacy. The woodburning stove creates cosy evenings in the open-plan living space. Coastal walks from Bamburgh Beach reach 1.5 miles away. Village pubs sit 1.1 miles from the cottage. The separate snug allows couples to split up for reading or watching different programmes.
Pet Friendly
The Chimney does not accept pets. The property operates a strict no-pets policy for all bookings throughout the year. If you need pet-friendly accommodation in Northumberland, you'll need to search for alternative cottages. The property focuses on maintaining high cleanliness standards for guests with allergies. No exceptions are made to this policy regardless of pet size or temperament.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Chimney

The Victoria Hotel

Located 1.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE69 7BP

The Copper Kettle Tearoom

Located 1.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE69 7BS

The Olde Ship Inn, Seahouses

Located 3.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE68 7RD

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Chimney

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, The Chimney does not have a hot tub. The property focuses on traditional features including a woodburning stove and open fire for relaxation.
Is it pet friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at The Chimney. The property operates a strict no-pets policy for all bookings.
How many people does The Chimney sleep?
The cottage sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms. Accommodation includes two super-king bedrooms (one convertible to twin), one king-size bedroom and one twin bedroom.
What are the bathroom arrangements?
Four bathrooms serve eight guests. Three bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms and there's a family bathroom upstairs with bath and walk-in shower plus a ground-floor shower room.
Is there parking at the property?
Off-road parking accommodates three cars. The parking area sits within the property grounds providing secure space for multiple vehicles.
What cooking facilities are available?
The kitchen features a gas range oven with grill and hob, large fridge-freezer with ice dispenser, dishwasher and Nespresso coffee machine. Previous guests praise the well-equipped kitchen with ample serving dishes.
How far is Bamburgh Castle?
Bamburgh Castle sits approximately 1 mile away, a three-minute drive. The castle is visible from the property and easily reached on foot for keen walkers.
What check-in days are available?
Bookings start on Friday for three-night stays or Monday for four-night stays. Seven-day bookings must begin on Friday with flexible cancellation available until 12 noon before arrival.

The Chimney Reviews

Amanda
A super space for a family of 6 adults and 2 children, this was our second stay and just as wonderful as the first. Extremely well equipped, quiet and comfortable and close to so many wonderful places to visit. Definitely recommend.
The cottage was everything we wanted. Perfect position for exploring the area, very well equipped, spotlessly clean, lovely practical and stylish kitchen and we will definitely be back. Will also be recommending it to family and friends.
The property was beautiful. There was lots of room for the 7 of us to enjoy from the amazing kitchenliving area to the comfortable snug. The Christmas decorations were so lovely too. Great location. Definitely recommend.
What a great place The Chimney is! Even better than the images suggest. Everything in there that youd need and lovely welcome goodies on arrival. As it was Christmas it was decorated with a tree and lights which was just perfect. A nice 15 minute walk into Bamburgh centre which is good for burning off pub meals and a couple of pints. We are regular visitors to Bamburgh so will definitely look to rebook this wonderful house in the future
Amazing house. . beautifully decorated and furnished. Very cosy and warm throughout. Lovely welcome box with some essentials. Close to Bamburgh, Seahouses and Lindisfarne. Would highly recommend.
A Hidden Gem The Chimney Made Our Celebration Unforgettable We stayed at The Chimney to celebrate my uncles 80th birthday, and it was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment we arrived, the place radiated warmth and charm. The accommodation was beautifully presentedimmaculately clean, tastefully decorated, and full of character. It felt like a perfect blend of comfort and style. The layout was ideal for a gathering.The kitchen was wellequipped, making it easy to cater for a large group, and the bedrooms were cozy and peaceful. My uncle was absolutely delighted, and we all agreed it was the perfect setting for such a milestone celebration. We left with full hearts and wonderful memoriesand were already talking about coming back. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a unique and memorable stay.
Our all too short stay at the chimney was superb! It had everything we needed , in a perfect spot. Its a truly beautiful place and we all enjoyed staying together in one beautiful house. We will definitely be back x
Amazing holiday cottage such a high standard of furnishing and so spacious. Everything we could think of was provided including a stair gate, travel cot, sewing kit, beach toys etc. The location is the real winner though being minutes from Bamburgh beach which we got to spend two sunny days on. We would absolutely stay again.
A fantastic base for a family holiday with 3 generations. Clean and so well equipped. Last time we stayed we mentioned the need for more serving dishes and this time we had them! Thank you for letting us share your beautiful home.
Ramesh
The property is one of the best rental houses I have ever stayed in. It is spacious, clean and well resourced. The lighting in the kitchen was inadequate. Suggested improvements Better lighting in the kitchen The Nespresso machine worked but not very well A slow cooker would be an ideal addition Overall very good
What a fantastic property. It accommodates 3 generations with ease . So many extra touches we werent expecting . I cant think of anything which could be added to improve our stay. We wouldnt hesitate to book again. Thank you .
Charlie
Everyone in our party loved the Chimney and we all agreed that we would be back for a future stay. The Chimney exceeded our expectations and is full of character and the combination of four bedrooms and four bathrooms is a winner. The two lounges are also an excellent feature. Loved it and would struggle to suggest any improvements.
A fabulous week away at The Chimney. The house was spacious, very well equipped and lovely and warm in a beautiful, peaceful and quiet setting just outside Bamburgh.We were extremely lucky with the weather, sunny but cold and the house is well positioned for visiting the glorious coastline and Holy Island. Off peak some of the attractions may not be open but the lack of crowds and ease of parking more than compensated for this and we had plenty to fill our days and lots of great places nearby to eat out whatever your requirements. Highly recommended we will be back.
Beautiful property with lots of space and very well equipped
Stephen
Needs a cafetiere which the local agency very kindly brought over Saturday morning. A little bit more firewood would have been great, but not a deal breaker and appreciate that wood is pretty pricey atm. Lovely spacious property, but a floor plan would be helpful on listing so as to understand the layout of bedrooms and bathrooms.
Gordon
This is our second stay at the chimney and it was just as enjoyable. The Chimney is a lovely comfortable well equipped property. It feels very homely and we had a great stay. Thank you.
Even better than we imagined new garden furniturebarbeque and wood burner. Fantastic location. Private surroundings but within easy access of all the local attractions and within walking distance of Bambrough village beaches and castle. Really cannot wait to return.
Superb cottage in stunning location. Well equipped and gorgeous decor. Fabulous for our family celebration. Only fault was that some of the wooden garden furniture was rotten and unusable. Would return in a heartbeat though.
Fabulous clean and comfortable house. Great beds and views to die for! Wonderful location in easy reach of resources Some serving spoons, side plates and more wine glasses would have been good, waste paper bins in the bedrooms Also 3 dishwasher tablets and one j cloth was a little inadequate. We like to eat in and resorted to washing up! These are minor issues but worth some thought Overall we were delighted with the property and enjoyed our stay in Northumberland. Thank you
Maxine
Beautiful property and stunning location with beautiful views of castle Plenty of secure offroad parking spaces A floor plan would be helpful before arrival, unless I missed it Bedding and towels all very clean and white All beds very comfortable Everyone slept well all week Living room settees very comfortable and excellent quality of furnishings throughout the property in all rooms Snug room fantastic for our teenager and comfortable and warm Loved the kitchen layout and big fridge freezer and ice on tap. Fabulous! A little bit disappointed with welcome pack. No milk bread or cold items Utility room facilities brilliant. Excellent washer and tumble dryer A few cobwebs in some areas but expected for the location Strong drain smells, particularly in upstairs main bathroom and downstairs shower room Kitchen extractor fan didnt work nor did lights above it A fabulous stay for our family We really enjoyed it all and will return and will definitely recommend Thank you
Claire
Fabulous space for a group of eight and had everything you would need! Beautiful views of the castle and great outdoor spaces! Would thoroughly recommend.
A lovely spacious and comfortable cottage.
A fabulous home that was well equipped for 8 guests. A very generous welcome package that we really enjoyed. Great location.
Fantastic house everyone enjoyed our stay at the Chimney the best one yet! Loved it thank you!
Just an amazing place cleaning, tidy and perfectly positioned
Jonathan
An amazing property 1 mile walk into Banbury although it is down Lucker Road with no pedestrian walkway. The cottage was amazing with all the amenities you could need. The weather was a tad unkind, but when there is such a lovely haven to return to at the Chimney it was wonderful. A real shame there were no clear night skies as there is even a telescope to explore the Northumbrian galaxy
What a wonderful property a home from home. We had a wonderful week with family and friends. The property is set just far enough out of Bamburgh with lovely walking and cycling routes.
A stunningly stylish house, extremely comfortable and well equipped
Our second visit to The Chimney, we loved it again.
A wonderful property, with a stylish but relaxing, comfortable and cosy interior everything had been carefully thought about. With easy access to a stunning coastline, towns and history this was the perfect family base.
What a wonderful place to spend a holiday. Beautifully decorated. Plenty of space and yet still very cosy and homely. Loved staying here. Will book again.
Excellent property and furnished to a very high standard!
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