West Wing Cottage, Hexham

We stayed at West Wing Cottage for three nights at the end of December 2019. The cottage is beautifully decorated and felt like a home away from home - we especially loved the log burner which was very cosy! Downstairs there is an open plan kitchen and living room with good facilities. There is no washing machine but you can request laundry services for a small extra charge. We liked the selection of games and DVDs in the living room to pass the time on the evenings. The bathroom was very nice and had a good supply of hot water as well as a complementary bath bomb! The whole cottage was spotlessly clean. There is off road parking outside the cottage and lovely views towards Hexham. We took our dog and he was made very welcome with a bag of treats waiting for his arrival! There was a fantastic welcome hamper for us too as well as some milk in the fridge so we could have a cup of tea/coffee. There are lots of good places to go walking nearby including Kielder Forest and Hadrian’s Wall. The National trust properties of Cragside and Wallington are close by and definitely worth a visit. We wanted to visit Hexham old gaol as well but it was unfortunately closed for winter - maybe next time!

The cottage itself was lovely and in a quaint village location only minutes away from Hexham. The accommodations were nice with a lot of character, however we had many problems with the cottage and we were very put off by the owner. Firstly, the view from the bedroom unfortunately looks out at a large and ugly factory and smoke stack. There were also electrical issues with the let, including an outlet in the bedroom not working, the fridge was not on or plugged in when we arrived, and I was electrically shocked each time I touched an electronic device on or around the television set. There was little to sometimes no hot water for the shower on most of the days we spent in the cottage, and I had to remove several large spiders from the bathroom. In the kitchen, it was well stocked with plenty of cookware and dishes, however there was also cracked/broken glassware. All of these would have been acceptable shortcomings for holiday let location in a rural village, had it not been for the owner. She attempted to blame us for all of these problems and more that were pre-existing, and attempted to force us to pay for them. She claimed we left the place in disarray (which was not the case whatsoever) and wanted us to pay for "extra cleaning" such as having to wash the bed sheets and such things that I would hope were standard cleaning practices. We were also pestered to get out of cottage only minutes after the check out time had passed - while I was in the middle of getting our bags out the door. We even had a call from Skyes Cottages customer service department after we left because the owner had called them and claimed we checked out much later than when we actually did - looking for more money from us. We had left the place as clean as tidy as possible as we were quite rudely rushed out - all dishes clean, kitchen surfaces wiped down, sofa, blankets, bed all put together and made to look neat, etc., and yet the owner still made it a point to message us to say we left the place in shambles - again wanting me to pay more. We also overheard the owners arguing loudly through the shared wall in the evening and it made our stay quite uncomfortable. As much as we enjoyed the area and our stay in the north, I would not recommend this holiday cottage whatsoever.

We stayed here in September 2016 with our two dogs - yes this place is dog friendly :) we arrived and there was a lovely welcome pack full of goodies for us and the dogs. The cottage has all the amenities that you expect with a beautiful big master bedroom overlooking the fields and hills of Northumberland with sheep / lambs in the field. The area is so quiet and the ideal place for you to get away from the hussel and bussel of your daily lives! we loved it that much, we booked again as soon as we came home for September this year!!

My husband booked West Wing Cottage for our wedding anniversary ( which is also Valentine's day) and I must say I was not disappointed. The accommodation is warm and inviting and the attention to detail is absolutely amazing. The owners had left a beautiful welcome pack which included wine, chocolates, snacks, milk and everything you need for a comfortable stay. The icing on the cake, without a doubt was the fabulous log burner. I would definitely recommend a stay here.

We were impressed with the attention to detail that the owners put into the decor. Every room was very tastefully decorated with a wealth of small things that showed a great deal of thought to what their guests would need when arriving late and being able to relax immediately, knowing that they didn't need to find a shop or supermarket to get food or a drink. Together with chocolates, 2 bottles of wine and coal and wood for a real fire, they obviously wanted their guests to sit back and enjoy the stay. The rooms were cosy and warm and had everything you would need in a home away from Home!!

This gorgeous Cottage was in a beautiful spot. It was so relaxing, peaceful, quiet and very comfortable. We would love a return visit.

The property is in a beautiful location and has off road parking and an enclosed garden. It's very well presented and comfortable.

West Wing Cottage is well located and incredibly cosy. It was the perfect get away for us. We felt very at home and had a week of glorious days out.

Beautiful scenery, wide open spaces and a welcoming comfortable place to stay in very pretty countryside. There were plenty of places to see and enjoy and not enough time in one week, so we will definitely be back again!

Beautiful cottage with lovely touches. Lovely garden and views over Hexham. Very close to Hadrian's Wall which is a great walking area.

Loved the long walk around Hexham after a long day and knowing that we were going back to the cottage to get warm in front of open fire. Would definitely come back to this cottage. It was one of the best holiday cottages I have ever had. Thank you.

The cottage was warm and welcoming from our arrival until our departure. It was a step back in time with all the modern equipment needed to make our stay enjoyable. Although the weather outside was stormy, we felt safe and secure in front of the glowing solid fuel fire. It was a really enjoyable experience.

We had a pleasant week at West Wing cottage in Sandhoe. The owner was very nice. The cottage is very comfortable with all mod cons and the area is exceptionally quiet. There was a nice glowing log fire greeting when we arrived and the welcome pack was much appreciated including some treats for the dogs.

West Wing Cottage is in a lovely location handy for Hexham, and there was a lot of attention to detail, we would recommend and return.

The Cottage was warm and welcoming, a really great place to relax and chill out. The kitchen in particular was very well kitted out, with lots of new pots and pans if you wanted to cook. There were plenty of walks to do starting from just out of the front door.