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Reviews of The Maltings 4 stars

Bamburgh, NE70, United Kingdom

#23 of 23 hotels in Bamburgh

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Review score

Based on 11 hotel reviews

6.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    7.3

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    6.2

  • Value for money

    6.6

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  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    7.0
    Great apartment and location but incorrect information let the whole trip down.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The instructions for accessing the apartment were a little hazy to say the least - it isn't clear from the directions which is the front and which is the back of the mill and there is no sign at the entrance to the drive which leads to the jetty cottages and main parking area for the apartments, the side with the lock box. Worst of all, when we couldn't find a key or a lock box code to the jetty cottage (birdwatching hut), we tried the contact number for the housekeeper. After no response and several calls to holiday cottages.com the following day, it turned out she hadn't worked there for 7 years!! The agency finally got hold of the owner who sent someone with a key on the 3rd day of our stay, so we got 2 hours in the fabulous bayside hut before it got dark. Given that this was one of the main reasons for booking this location, this was a huge disappointment.

    The apartment itself is spacious and well equipped. The front windows and one bedroom look right onto Budle Bay, which fills and empties with the tide, attracting lots of birds.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2022

    8.0
    School Holidays
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really great stay that would have been made perfect with just a few additional touches that other apartments have. Communications weren't great as no explanation on what all the keys were for, which jetty cottage was ours, what to do with rubbish or what to do at check out. All it needs is a welcome sheet or something explaining all this would easily fix this. To help anyone staying in future with entry. The instructions are if you park at the back of the property. The key box is the one without a number on which is the first code and then the last code is the one that gets you into the property - make sure the bottom lock is open before you use the code.

    Location was excellent and a good base for adventures. Apartment was large with three big bedrooms. Jetty cottage was a nice addition and the children loved playing in here and watching the wildlife in the warm.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2022

    8.0
    We were able to explore some lovely locations within an easy driving distance and then relax at the apartment which was
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom Holiday Home
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I found all apartment and outer doors impossible to open with keys , my husband managed with a struggle. Your description led us to believe we could access the beach from the grounds but this was not the case and we had to drive to access walks as the road was too narrow, winding and fast to risk a walk on.

    spacious and clean with the use of a jetty hut with a water view enabling bird watching

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    3.0
    Very disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattresses in 2 bedrooms were very uncomfortable. The support had gone completely. There were no mattresses protectors. Only a few pillows had protectors and were stained. The tv did not give access to many channels. The toilet seat was badly stained and wouldn’t stay upright. The sofas were very uncomfortable. The water system only held enough water for one bath and one shower. A combi boiler would have been better when the apartment provided for 5 adult guests. Looking at the guest book numerous previous guests had complained about some of the above and other things that had obviously been ignored.

    The property was a very short drive to Bamburgh village, easy to find with parking.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    4.0
    good location, uncomfortable beds and expensive for what you get
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the beds were so uncomfortable, i slept on the floor for half of one night, the whole place needs some TLC, lots of little maintenance jobs needs to be done

    the location was great

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2022

    10
    Excellent. Would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could not find a broom when I left so was unable to sweep up.

    We liked the whole place

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2022

    5.0
    good location, cramped for 5 adults, but tired and nothing to make a cup of tea on arrival.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No welcome pack No soap shower gel etc reasonably equipped very small living area or 5 adults compared to bedroom space

    location

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2021

    5.0
    very cold, lacking cleanliness and difficult to access
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Three-Bedroom Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights

    the colleting keys and opening doors was too difficult ( other similar comments about this were in the comments book in the property) there was a lot of dust inside ( blinds slats, over picture frames, cob webs, etc). the carpet was stained too. The property was very cold on arrival and no instructions on how to operate the heating. Not even a pint of Milk or tea bags to warm the arrival.

    the location and space

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2021

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