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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 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 435 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

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

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Freezer
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain biking 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 377 sq ft (35 sq m)

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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

Map
Belford, ENG

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
  • ‪Percy Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Barn at Beal - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Castle Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crown & Anchor Inn - ‬15 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).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
We loved the layout, the honey gift that we ate almost immediately and the centrality of its location...away from the tourists and yet near enough to many places for us to go and explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

pam f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location & a lovely property!
On arriving at the property, we were met by Craig, the owner who showed us round. The Vault is part of an old bank which he has converted into a fabulous 2 bed holiday cottage. There are two other apartments in the building also available for rental. The decor & furnishings are beautiful & the property was spotless. It has everything that you need to have a super holiday. Off the master bedroom is a delightful roof terrace however the weather was not quite up to alfresco dining! The village of Belford is an ideal location for a holiday in Northumberland & has 3 pubs, a co-op & a fish & chip shop. We will definitely be back .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Pat B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting past memories from childhood
Overall the property is good, listed as is. Easy parking, ease of access and everything needed for a break from home. Our host left a lovely welcome basket. Thank you Central or ease of access to Berwick & Scotland or the scenic and varied Northumberland coast I remember as a child. We weren't able to use the rooftop area due to the weather but could see it would be an excellent area in summer. One thing we feel that needs to change is the disposal of rubbish. The general bin is full of numerous full bin bags in the bin store resulting in an awful smell. This surely cannot be right. One thing
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable
The property was very clean and had everything we needed - the kitchen was very well equipped. The location is good, with Bamburgh, Seahouses and Alnwick all a short drive away. It was great to have the Co-op and farm shop in the village. A downside was the lack of allocated parking - there were a couple of days where we had to hunt for a parking space nearby. Oa greaat stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Coastal family get away
Great base for a stay on the Northumberland Coast. Spacious property with friendly hosts. Nice touches such as local game made jam in the welcome pack.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely break away
Vault cottage was perfect for me and my daughter to relax and enjoy 5 days in beautiful Northumberland. Jacqui and Craig are perfect hosts, the Vault was spotless, comfortable and had everything we needed. We only wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you both for the helpful ‘tips’ and information too 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean, well equipped and in a good location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

margaret b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quality and comfort
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet n peaceful
Converteted flat in old bank centre of beautiful quiet village close to coast and great places to visit. All amenities in the flat , very comfortable and homely
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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