Rebecca

1 month ago

Very cosy, quiet and clean cottage. Spacious bedroom and bathroom. Lovely hour walk into Alnwick village. Had a lovely bottle of wine and chocolate bar for our arrival.

Mitchell

2 months ago

We had a fantastic time away staying here! everything about it was just right. we stayed with our 8 month old boy and cocker spaniel and was just perfect.
There was plenty of privacy, the area was stunning and very close to Alnwick which is a lovely town with good food and drink!
The property was clean and relaxing. it's clear that it has kept the original character of the building without any compromise in comfort. would highly recommend and will definitely be back there in the spring/summer next year!

Del

2 months ago

Location was great for exploring the area.
Comfortable bed.
Good towels and bedding.
Peaceful spot.
Good parking.
Pet friendly.
Welcome pack.

All minor but worthy of note :-
There were a few cleanliness issues.
Noisy drip from overhead shower.
TV set a tad too high on wall when seated for comfortable viewing..
Clicking heating system.
General need for a little refresh.
All issues have been relayed to host who invited honest feedback.

Andy

2 months ago

the property was excellent and the location too. the bed was so comfortable
very dog friendly

Stuart

2 months ago

Great place for a short break. Simplistic layout good bed and shower. Kitchen and dining layout could be better.

Allison

2 months ago

Lovely self contained apartment - great to have breakfast outside in the peace and quiet every day

The cooking facilities are a bit limited but enough for short stay .

Jacqui

3 months ago

Clean. Good bed. Location good.

Wrong code from Host and Stay. .

Jones

3 months ago

Quiet, well situated, lovely place with private parking, no problems whatsoever

The booking process. Had to pay another £10 which I’m sure was not explained before I booked. Was told I would then have to pay £250 insurance, this wasn’t actually taken in the end but I was expecting it to be taken at anytime. The booking company sent a link that they said would take me directly to the home. This link took us to another farm down the road, very poor. Use what3words, ///never.diamond.rejoined to get you to the property. On booking.com it said check in was 3pm, the booking company said 4pm. Lots of emails going on about breakages all the time, which I didn’t care for.

Anthony

4 months ago

Not very happy with Host & Stay,why do I book through you and then they take over.Firstly they emailed exact details of location and key box # 2 hours after our expected arrive time.Because of this we spent nearly 2 hours trying to find the place,as we had it down as Denwick,where as when we eventually found someone who gave us directions it was Long Houghton.If they had give us the details the day before it would have enabled us to go straight there.They were keen enough to send at least 2 emails to try to get me to spend £25.00 for their insurance,a complete con,but not to email direction until after or agreed arrival time.I would never book a property that involves them again.They took the original deposit from my Spanish credit card,then refunded it,which cost me £17.60 in the exchange rate,then too, 25% from my English card,they also took the balance of 75% at least a month before date we booked from.All in I feel they are money grabbers,even the own doesn't like them.We enjoyed our stay after the initial frustration of 2 hours driving around asking people where it was.Never will I use Host & Stay again.

Owner very nice,cottage good,location excellent,loved the area,people helpful and friendly,which is a good job,as we didn't have correct address details,as above.

Katie

4 months ago

Excellent location.
Well equipped.

Graeme

4 months ago

Stand alone property in a rural setting with outside space to appreciate the beautiful views. Very comfortable bed and well appointed shower room. Clean and modern finish which was dog friendly and ideal for our purposes.

Julie

5 months ago

The location is perfect for visiting Amble, Alnwick, Craster etc. It's great for exploring. The bed was super comfy

The postcode takes you to the wrong property. I had a really stressful start to the holiday as it was difficult to find the property. The man whose driveway I ended up on said it happens all the time. So I'm surprised this hasn't been rectified by the host to provide adequate directions to the property. When you do go further along the road the sign is very small and impossible to see at night so this could be improved for sure.

Bill

5 months ago

The location is excellent quiet and no traffic noise, superb bathroom, and very comfortable bed.

Some of the crockery was chipped, the frying pan was useless all the non stick surface was ruined.
As a dog owner it would have been nice if the garden was enclosed.

Gillian

5 months ago

Great location for exploring the area. Perfect outside space for our dog.

Blackout blind in bedroom would have been useful.

Demelza

6 months ago

Nice and quiet. Loved the décor and the bed was very comfortable.

Sadly the shower wasn't very clean and it had pink mold in the grouting. I had to clean it before use. Also too many emails and was disappointed that there was insurance added on after booking

Peter

6 months ago

We've just had a peaceful few days at Pepperpot, beautifully clean, really comfortable bed and peaceful surroundings. Instructions to find were confusing but used instructions left by a previous user to find. Would happily return.

Christina

6 months ago

Very clean and comfortable, great location

Sheryl

6 months ago

Pepperpot was in a lovely location central for all the local attractions. The bed was lovely and comfy and the shower was good.

Could have done with a bigger sofa even l shape

Ashleigh

7 months ago

Modern & clean cottage in a beautiful area. The welcoming gifts were a lovely touch.

It would have been nice if there was a fenced off area for the dog. Too far to walk to the closest town.

Lydia

8 months ago

Great little getaway in Northumberland. Handy location. Easy check in with responsive hosts. Hopefully it will get a little bit of maintenance and freshening up soon but otherwise, a really good space.

Samantha

8 months ago

Very clean and cosy

Personal opinion I wish it had a hot tub outside

Rachel

8 months ago

Great stay which was clean and comfortable. Friendly host. Nice outside area which was private. Close to local amenities and tourist attractions. Would stay again!

Jennifer

8 months ago

Cottage was lovely, bed very comfortable with a great shower. It is a lovely location, very quiet.
Only downside was the sofa wasn't very comfortable, but given the room understandable.

Sofa not very comfortable

Danielle

11 months ago

Spotlessly clean with everything you could possibly need! The location was perfect for visiting lots of different places. The visitors book is a lovely touch with guests leaving lovely feedback and recommendations which we used. We had great fun working the hob and microwave oven, all the instructions for every appliance are there to use.. Would absolutely stay again!

I wouldn’t say it was anything we didn’t like, just a couple of things to maybe take a look at. The shower seemed to have a little leak onto the bath mat which we rang out and hung up to dry every day. But it may need looking at so it doesn’t cause any long term damage. And the bulb in the lounge lamp and battery in the kitchen clock just need to be changed.

Gareth

1 year ago

The Pepperpot is perfectly placed for exploring Northumberland, and was a great place to spend a few days over half term.
The only drawback is the company who manage the property on behalf of the owners. We arrived (based on their directions and postcode) at a completely different property, and when calling the company they were no help whatsoever in locating where we were staying, leaving us to drive around in the dark ourselves for half an hour only finding the Pepperpot based on the reviews of other AirBnB users. The requirement for a £250 retainer on the booking (returnable but comes with a mandatory £10 admin fee) is bizarre. The owner (Steve) was very apologetic when we eventually found the Pepperpot, however he was clearly frustrated by Host and Stay (the management company).
However, once checked in we had an brilliant stay. We just wish Host and Stay weren’t involved! You can book direct with the owners (details in the guestbook), so odd that they have outsourced to them

Elizabeth

1 year ago

Comfortable and very clean.

Directions were inaccurate. Ended up knocking on someone's door for final directions. They were familiar with people knocking on their door for directions! Told it was on the left when it was further up the road on the right!

Donna

1 year ago

Loved the quiet location which was only 3 miles from the coast & 10 minutes from the centre of Alnwick. The fixtures & fittings in the accommodation are of a very high standard & the bed was extremely comfortable.

Nothing!

Judith

1 year ago

Perfect location for visiting Northumberland. Lovely accommodation. Clean. So quiet. Comfy bed. Good shower. Everything needed was provided.

Nothing!

John

1 year ago

Shower head needs cleaning. Not enough drawer/shelf space in bedroom/bathroom

Melanie

1 year ago

Self catering

N/A

Janet

1 year ago

Everything was spotlessly clean and we loved the peace and quiet because it's away from main roads. There is so much of interest in the region, but you need to plan visits before your stay, to pick out the thngs that appeal to you the most. This was our 3rd trip to Northumberland and the first time at the Pepper Pot, but we intend revisiting at a future date.

Freear

1 year ago

you must not assume that people always have smartphones or take their laptops away on holiday.I didn't get any of your messages until we were home.

Gillian

1 year ago

Great location, clean and comfortable.

It was quite expensive for 1 week. Management company sent slightly aggressive emails. A more friendly approach would have been welcome. It felt like it was a template.
Personally I would have developed the garden area, planters, cut back nettles and considered outside presentation too. Bit sparse on the soap, washing liquid and toilet rolls.

Emily

1 year ago

Decorated beautifully, really comfortable and cosy and in a great location for all of the places we wanted to visit. Will definitely return!

Anne

1 year ago

The location and the peaceful setting

Nothing

Jeremy

1 year ago

Lovely property in a great setting. Very clean with modern bathroom. Best for people who like to eat out as kitchen facilities are limited.
The main issue with this property is the added costs which all seem to relate to Host and Stay.
The nightly rate at c£150 should cover cleaning but you have to pay an extra £50 for this. In addition you are required to pay a £25 damage waiver in case you break a cup - the alternative is you give host and stay £250 for 3 weeks and they charge you £10 for the pleasure of holding your money.
We have stayed at many different AirBnB homes in several countries and never come across host and stay before - we will avoid them in future.

Antony

1 year ago

Perfect rural location
Lovely outside deating area
Very comfy bed

Tv effected by irratic wifi

Lynne

1 year ago

Return visit for us, well thought out barn conversion with lots of lovely little touches including milk, wine and chocolate on arrival ❤️ great location for day trips

Kerry

1 year ago

The cottage was in the perfect location for us, it was lovely and clean and very comfortable with everything we needed.

Kathryn

1 year ago

comfy bed clean accommodation

nothing to dislike

Katherine

1 year ago

brilliant location and a cute cottage with everything you need for a couple of days away

nothing

Alan

1 year ago

If you follow the sat-nav instructions, ignore the last “turn left” and go straight on, up the hill about 200 yards and turn right into the farm yard and the Pepper Pot is right in front of you. When found it is well worth it, a well equipped, comfortable and private little dwelling with easy access to Alnwick and the coast.

Gemma

1 year ago

Lovely place , great location

Ken

1 year ago

Good location

Ella

1 year ago

Lovely location - near to village/beaches/attractions but remote at the same time so it is very quiet and peaceful. Warm and cosy.

Kate

1 year ago

Amazing few days at The Pepper Pot. The barn conversion has been completed to a very high standard. We enjoyed exploring Northumberland using The Pepper Pot as a cosy base.

Zoe

1 year ago

Absolutely loved our stay at The Pepper Pot! The rumours are true - the bed is lush😍. Beautifully designed, cosy and just the right amount of space for two people and two dogs (in our case, two cocker spaniels).

The shower is powerful, the TV has all the modern features (Netflix etc) and you take the dogs out on a lovely walk right from the door. We had many bunnies hopping along the grass in front and even spotted the beautiful barn owl! The peacefulness is the best. So quiet and tranquil.

Alnwick is a short 5min taxi ride and great for meal and a few drinks at night or a stroll around in the day. Literally everywhere and everyone is just so lovely! Great location to visit other areas in Northumberland too.

Michelle is lovely, she will happily respect your privacy and leave you be but is on hand to help at anytime and has great advice on the local area!

10/10 would stay again.

Sharon

1 year ago

location, quiet, close to places of interest, wildlife,

lack of facilities e.g dvd player, storage e.g drawers in the bedroom,

Helen

1 year ago

Well situated for resorts and sights. Property had some attractive features.

Limited cooking facilities. Poor storage, especially in the bedroom. A very slippery shower with no mat or hand holds which I considered a real safety risk. My dogs had to be on the lead at all times outside.

Liz

1 year ago

Quiet and secluded. Close to picturesque coast and towns of Northumberland

just the bench for dining table!

Marello23

1 year ago

The Pepper Pot was a stunning location for us to relax for a few days in Northumberland. Exceptionally clean and tidy and with great amenities, we couldn't fault it. Dog friendly, too so our border collie also had a wonderful stay. It's one of the few places we can't wait to come back to!

Janice

1 year ago

Cottage was lovely and comfortable. Very peaceful location. Bed was one of the best I have slept on in a cottage and better than any hotel

Nothing we did not like

Rachel

1 year ago

Our third trip to Northumberland and our favourite place to stay yet. Presented to a high standard and the bed and shower were superb ! Spot on location. My sister has booked already . Thanks for having us . An easy, perfect escape for a few nights. We will be back !

Fiona

1 year ago

Lovely place, great access to local beaches and towns.
Check in easy, however postcode took us to the farm next door. A what three words location or more description might be good.
Overall very clean and tidy property but there were some fake plants in the bedroom which were in desperate need of a dust/clean.
Kitchen facilities good however there is only a microwave/ oven which works well but is small if you want to cook pizza for example wouldn’t really fit.
We took our dog and I had tried to find any dog rules beforehand and there was nothing on the site etc however a rules list when we arrived, would be good to see these before arriving.

A great property and would definitely stay again

Hollie

2 years ago

Absolutely beautiful. The scenery of the little cottage, the location, the interior. Such a wonderful getaway. Michelle, the owner, was super helpful when we had a little mouse popping in the kitchen space but that’s expected when you’re at the countryside! But nothing could have knocked how incredible the pepper pot is. 1000/10! Wholeheartedly recommend this hidden gem.
P.S the mattress was incredible, the best bed we’ve ever slept on WOW.

Francine Paula

2 years ago

Beautiful newly renovated cottage in a central location, a short drive to the coast and nearby villages

Thomas

2 years ago

Lovely little barn conversion in a good location for exploring all that the Northumberland coast has to offer. Would happily return!

Adam

2 years ago

Great location very clean everything we needed was a great break

Naomi

2 years ago

The location was perfectly situated to explore the best of Northumberland, including Alnwick, Holy Island and Bamburgh. The cottage itself was very clean and we found the bed particularly luxurious. The bathroom was also very modern - the shower was a particular highlight, a proper rainfall shower that even my 6ft5 partner could fit under!

The living room sofa could have been a little more comfortable, perhaps an L-shaped style to put your feet up and some plumper cushions. The bench for the table was also a bit too high, so it was difficult to have a comfortable sit down meal. We also found that the shower tray leaked.

Christus

2 years ago

Perfect location, clean and well equipped accommodation. Very comfortable king size bed.

Claire

2 years ago

the property is cosy and comfortable and well located just a short drive from some beautiful coastline. The decor is bright and clean, the bed is comfortable and the kitchenette is sufficient for cooking basic meals (a micro/convection oven).

Nothing not to like :-)

Steven

2 years ago

a quiet location close to Alnwick. ideall for a single night.

Guy

2 years ago

Pretty much everything except the shower which flooded the bathroom when used on anything above a low flow.

The issue with the shower. We had to mop up the floor with towels (we could not find a mop in the property) and put them in the wash to spin before putting them out to dry. For the rest of the week we were unable to have a proper shower and the property does not have a bath to use an an alternative. We understand that issues like happen but we were disappointed with the way Host and Stay handled it. I received a belated (prompted by me) apology and have had no offer of recompense.

Arron

2 years ago

Fantastic location, property very clean - we will be back, thank you!

Katherine

2 years ago

it was like home from home all the extra touch’s just made it more special

nothing

Christopher

2 years ago

Perfect location for the local sights, and beautifully appointed

Tina

2 years ago

Fantastic stay, beautiful accommodation, very central to sight see. Stunning will definitely be back thanks

Claire

2 years ago

The accommodation makes great use of the available space and is light and airy. The bed and sofa are really comfortable and everything is really clean. The open hanging space in the bedroom works well and there's a nice little dressing table area in bedroom too. Lovely bathroom and shower. Nice outdoor seating area. Brilliant location, so close to Alnwick, Howick and the coast but on a quiet road so there's no traffic noise when sitting outside.
We really enjoyed our stay!

Pamela

2 years ago

quiet & tranquil. lovely decor with a lot of thought going into that. Large bathroom & bedroom with comfortable bed.

not a lot of space round sink as was set back in the corner of unit & a little difficult to reach over. no info about recycling.

Jane

2 years ago

Fabulous cottage in a perfect location - very quiet with easy access to gorgeous dog friendly beaches and the lovely Alnwick.
Cottage has been lovingly restored with everything you need for your stay. Would definitely go back - for a longer stay next time!

Selina

2 years ago

great experience! thank you

Caroline

2 years ago

We had a wonderful week at The Pepperpot! I have already recommended the property to two friends looking for a holiday cottage in Northumberland.
Definite thumbs up! 👍😊

Kathy

2 years ago

Clean, contemporary and comfortable

nothing

Jessica

2 years ago

Lovely stay! We spent 3 nights here with our dog and it was perfect. Great location. Decor is lovely, bed was very comfortable!
Host left us wine and chocolate which was gorgeous! Great facilities. We regretted not booking for longer! We would definitely recommend and love to return.

Peter

2 years ago

First visit to Northumberland and we were so impressed with the accommodation, the scenery and the wonderful golf courses. Alnwick Castle was amazing if a little expensive. There seems to be a real pride in keeping properties, gardens and public spaces in great condition which together with the stone used to build most houses makes for a very attractive environment. We will definitely return.

None, it was excellent and really enjoyable.

Melanie B.

2 years ago

Lovely property, comfortable bed and great access to coast and Cragside

Valerie

2 years ago

Beautifully clean and contemporary property, in a good location just on the outskirts of Alnwick. Chocolate, wine and milk on arrival were greatly appreciated.

Lauren

2 years ago

We had a great stay at the Pepper Pot, it has been beautifully renovated and was a great base for exploring the towns and beaches.

Ian

2 years ago

quiet an comfortable
nice location
good walks and
close to sea and empty beaches

no pegs or hangers near door
for wet coats and boots.

its very difficult to shower
without flooding the bathroom

personal thing
im not keen on electric cookers

Jo

2 years ago

A lovely place, in an ideal location to explore all that Northumberland has to offer!

Helen

2 years ago

Lovely well appointed and cosy cottage. Great location for exploring Northumberland.

Katie

2 years ago

Really stunning place to stay in a great location with easy access to the Northumberland coastline. Really comfy bed and it had everything I needed.

Initial directions were not accurate, but once I found it it was perfect! I would definitely return.

Steph

2 years ago

The perfect little place to stay with my husband and our dog, the property is closely located to all of the small towns and beaches. The shower was really powerful, and the bed was super comfy! We loved Northumberland, especially Beadnell. Thank you for a great base for our trip, we will hopefully be back. Steph

Neil

2 years ago

Beautiful stop comfy and warm great location

Owain

2 years ago

Comfortable barn conversion in the countryside. Nice and peaceful and a good distance from the beaches and other local attractions such as the famous castles. Had a lovely time here and would definitely return.

Bryony

2 years ago

Comfortable and warm accommodation in tranquil surroundings. A nice place to stay.

Annie

2 years ago

We loved our weekend at this beautiful cottage. The location is perfect - so peaceful and quiet and 5 mins from the beautiful Northumberland coast. The cottage has loads of homely touches and feels very cozy and comfortable. It was also perfect for our dog who made herself at home very quickly! Our only regret is we didn’t book a longer stay.

David

2 years ago

Fantastic barn conversion, 5 minutes outside Alnwick we absolutely loved our time here and will be back again!

Stuart

2 years ago

This place is cosy and lovely place, set in an ideal location for lots Northumberland has to offer.

John

3 years ago

Simple, functional accommodation with a well equipped kitchen.

Could have been easier to locate if there had been a sign at the bottom of the road. We initially went to the wrong cottage, the one shown on the google map search. Not a big deal, just a little confusing.

Philip

3 years ago

This was a great little place, clean and modern and perfect for our needs.
It was also nice to be greeted by all the chickens outside each morning before we went out!

Alex

3 years ago

On the face of it the place is amazing, the owners have done a great job converting it into a livable space which is finished to a pretty high standard. The property is also in a great location for exploring Northumberland, about 10/15 minutes in either direction to Alnwick and Craster and only about 30 to Bamburgh.
That being said, we had to leave early, 2 nights into our 3 night stay. There were what sounded like numerous rodents roaming the walls and under the floorboards leading to 2 sleepless nights, we couldn’t cope with a third. The owner did come round, apologised and offered to put poison/ traps down however this didn’t comfort us with having a puppy and we already felt rather uncomfortable to know that they were under our feet.

Sue

3 years ago

We loved the Pepper Pot. We stayed with our two dogs for 3 nights. The Pepper Pot feels very fresh & new. Modem, relaxing decor, very comfy king bed. Well stocked small galley kitchen. Only a 5 minute drive to Alnwick for evening meals. We had 2 take outs, 1 from Thai Vibe which was excellent, fish & chips from Carlos again excellent. We also ate at The Market Tavern with our dogs, the food again was very good. This was our first visit to Northumberland and will certainly not be our last. There is so much to see. We did the walk from Seahouses to Bamburgh Castle and back along the spectacular beach our dogs loved it. We had lunch at The Copper Kettle in Bambugh scrummy toasted sandwiches & cakes, thoroughly recommend. We visited Dunstanburgh Castle again another fabulous beach walk with the dogs to the castle. There is so much to see & do you won’t be bored. It was always lovely to come back to the peaceful Pepper Pot.

Michael

3 years ago

Spotlessly clean and well furnished. Quiet location but good for getting to Alnwick or coast. Really enjoyed our stay

Joan

3 years ago

The Pepperpot is a beautiful, well-equipped barn conversion in a wonderful location close to many interesting coastal villages and beaches. It is peaceful and quiet, just the job for a chilling break away from it all. We were welcomed with chocolate, wine and a bottle of milk - the three basic essentials!! Definitely worth another visit.

Liz

3 years ago

Beautiful setting - rabbits and chickens running free next to accommodation. Welcome bottle of wine on arrival. Well equipped. Would definitely reccommend.

Kay

3 years ago

The Pepper Pot was a lovely place to stay. Beautifully decorated with some tasteful touches and the most comfy king-size bed! A really relaxing environment. We were so lucky with the weather so drinks on the patio were an evening ritual where we were often joined by the resident hens complete with their chicks. A very peaceful place to stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and hope to visit again in the future. Thank you Michelle and Steve for making us so welcome (And for the wine and chocolate).

Helen

3 years ago

it's very new, beautifully decorated and very comfortable. lovely location. spotlessly clean. highly recommended

Kathryn

3 years ago

What a lovely hideaway! Immaculate and well equipped place. Roomy and airy. Beautifully clean. Lovely welcome and the bottle of ‘milk’ 😉 a nice touch.
The photo’s are accurate. We saw rabbits and plenty of bird life from the accommodation including a trio of grouse.
Co-op in Longhoughton for groceries. Five minutes drive to Alnwick.
Excellent position to access all that Northumberland has to offer.