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Bank Conversion with Roof Top Garden close to centre of Ancient Coaching Village

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2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4377 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Belford, ENG
  • Popular LocationNorthumberland Coast3 min drive
  • Popular LocationBamburgh Castle9 min drive
  • Popular LocationLindisfarne Castle18 min drive
  • AirportNewcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)57 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bank Conversion with Roof Top Garden close to centre of Ancient Coaching Village

Vault Cottage is the third of three recently converted holiday cottages by McLaren Holiday Cottages, offering spacious, fully equipped and luxuriously furnished accommodation for up to four adults or a family of four plus baby.
Converted from the old Barclays Bank in 2014, the Counting House is now a far cry from the buildings old banking days, tastefully converted to give a warm welcoming spacious home.
A complete makeover with new quality carpets and flouring, new fully equipped Kitchen, new Bathroom, quality oak furniture, comfortable beds and light enhancing décor.
The secure old Bank door leads into a shared hallway with secured access to Vault Cottage directly into the spacious Lounge with comfortable leather corner sofa for relaxing, watching the JVC smart TV/DVD, using the wifi or listening to music on the ipod player. Through to the Kitchen, new light Kitchen units with solid oak worktops, a range of quality integrated appliances including Oven/Grill, Hob, Microwave, fridge with freezer compartment and Washer. Ample crockery, cutlery, glassware and cooking paraphernalia is provided for our guests. The Kitchen has a large oak dining table set.
Up the staircase, there are two spacious bedrooms, the front bedroom has a double bed with a wardrobe, the second bedroom has two comfortable singles which can be made up to a king size bed. Both have oak furniture with double wardrobes including drawers. This bedroom leads onto the Roof Top Area. A perfect suntrap, the terrace has garden dining furniture ideal for dining alfresco or just relaxing in the sun. A 5ft wooden barrier allows privacy and shelter whilst providing a view over the rooftops of the village and to the hills beyond.
High quality 400 count egyptian cotton bed linen is provided giving warmth in winter and cool in summer.
Also upstairs is the family Bathroom with shower over bath, with luxury Cristy towels and Scottish Soaps toiletries provided.
Free parking is available in parking bays opposite and in the Market Place across the road.

Property manager

Jacqui McCoy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 377 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Belford

Located in Belford, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve and Northumberland Coast, while Belford and District Hidden History and RNLI Grace Darling Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Belford and District Hidden History - 1 min walk
  • Northumberland Coast - 3 min drive
  • Bamburgh Castle - 9 min drive
  • Bamburgh Beach - 15 min drive
  • Lindisfarne Castle - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Chathill Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Clock Tower Tea Rooms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Castle Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pilgrims Coffee House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lord Crewe Arms Hotel - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bank Conversion with Roof Top Garden close to centre of Ancient Coaching Village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bank Conversion with Roof Top Garden close to centre of Ancient Coaching Village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bank Conversion with Roof Top Garden close to centre of Ancient Coaching Village?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bank Conversion with Roof Top Garden close to centre of Ancient Coaching Village located?

This family-friendly Belford vacation home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Belford and District Hidden History, Northumberland Coast and Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve. Bamburgh Beach and Bamburgh Castle are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Belford bank holiday stay
Comfortable cottage in a very convenient location. 3 pubs, coop and a fish and chop shop on the door step. Easy access to coast and the cheviots
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing break
Great property, spotless and the little touches like the welcome basket were greatly appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely holiday home
A spacious, well-equipped and well presented home, perfect for our family holiday in Northumberland. The welcome hamper and cream eggs were a lovely touch and made my kids very happy! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean well equipped cottage
Ideal for coastal shortbreak. Everything we needed, clean and warm. Great farm shop and café close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
The accommodation was perfect, everything you need, and very clean and comfortable, exactly as advertised. Great communication with Jacqui and check in and out was easy. Perfect location, friendly village, if you don’t have a car the bus stop is a stones throw away, lovely fish and chips and a co-op for the essentials. Would not hesitate to recommend. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Great property owner very helpful, clean comfortable excellent location. Nice welcome tray. Everything you could need would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from home.
Clean and plent o room, liked he outside setting never had one on a roof top
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break
Clean, quiet and comfortable cottage in a convenient place to visit the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ceire P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location
We loved our stay at Jacqui's cottage. The house was amazing and the village is a great. We will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic short stay in a well situated little village
We had a great short stay that was unfortunately cut a tad short due to car issues. The apartment is situated in a nice little village with good amenities (pubs/shops) as well as an EV charger in the village that was very handy. It's in a great location for local attractions with a short drive to Holy Island and other areas e.g. Seahouses. Great Comms with the apartment manager and it was very well appointed, comfortable and clean. Many thanks !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great accommodation
This cottage was easy to find being in the old bank in the centre of Belford village, which is well-located for everything in this area of northumberland. Cottage was a generous size, clean, well-appointed and the roof terrace was lovely for star-gazing and would be good in the summer I expect. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Belford apartment
My family and I had a great few days in Belford staying in Bank View. Communication with Jacqui was excellent and we had no trouble accessing the apartment when we arrived. The apartment had everything we needed for our stay, it was clean and warm and the small hamper was a lovely extra touch. We would definitely stay again and Belford is a great base to explore the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property
This property is in a great location for Lindisfarne, farne islands, Alnwick etc. The village of Belford is quiet but has a co-op, fish and chip shop, and pubs. Parking is easy. The property is excellent, well maintained, beds are comfy, well equipped kitchen. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tosh W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, inviting property.
Clean, well presented, adequately equipped and perfect for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

NICOLA B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage
We loved the cottage. Had everything we could’ve asked for to make our stay comfortable. Apart from the pillows. They were hard. Very hard. Would have no hesitation in recommending the cottage. But would say Belford itself is very quiet if you are looking for something to do in the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely accommodation in Fantastic location
Bright well equipped and comfortable. Communication with Jacque was easy and she was very helpful. Plenty of parking outside or close to the cottage. Close to A1 so great for getting around Northumberland. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M., Chertsey, Surrey UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely gorgeous
This is such a wonderful roomy and well appointed residence with everything you could possibly need and then some! The location is both lovely and quiet. Jacqui, our host, couldn’t have been more kind and helpful. Easily the best & most comfortable place we’ve ever stayed and would definitely book again. Very very highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect property and location
What a great home for the week. The house was EVERYTHING you could possibly need for a home away from home and the location was just perfect for us visiting Bamburgh, Beadnell, Low Newton, Lindisfarne, Alnwick, Amble and Warkworth! The little village of Bedford is lovely in itself with nice walks, a friendly pub and a farm shop with yummy breakfasts and a play area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Local for everywhere

8/10 Good

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well Equipped property
Had a lovely week, lovely property but wee bit disappointed in outdoor space, the picture on advert is nothing like the table and chairs provided, no rattan furniture just hard iron table and chairs, area is very run down, but lovely coffee shop, couple of pubs but do none that do meals.

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant stay!
We absolutely loved our stay at the apartment. The apartment its self is immaculate, felt as if it was brand new and the roof terrace was just the icing on the cake. Not a bad word to say, would definitely recommend and will look to stay here again, no doubt!

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Northumberland Stay
The property was spotlessly clean, any questions we had were quickly answered by the property owner. The village itself was very quiet as some places were still not open due to Covid 19 but this was a good base for getting about. We had a lovely Sunday lunch at Sunnyhills which was only a short walk away and there were many lovely restaurants only a quick drive from Belford. We had a lovely break thank you Jacqui
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend get away
Lovely accommodation and well presented
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Edward T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Belford
A lovely quiet village and a great centre to see the sites of the area.The property, centrally located, was spacious and well furnished and suited our needs admirably. The bedrooms are a mite small but only two of us this was no problem
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from home
The property was perfect for our short stay in Northumberland. It was an excellent base to explore areas from Berwick non Tweed to Alnwick. The property was spotlessly clean and well maintained.