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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
TV, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 435 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Belford, ENG
  • Northumberland Coast
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bamburgh Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Lindisfarne Castle
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Belford

With a stay at this vacation home in Belford, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Bamburgh Castle and Belford and District Hidden History. .This family-friendly vacation home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Northumberland Coast and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from RNLI Grace Darling Museum.

What's nearby

  • Northumberland Coast - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Bamburgh Castle - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Chillingham Castle - 12 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Bamburgh Beach - 15 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Lindisfarne Castle - 18 min drive - 20.4 km

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

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a safe and a microwave.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access.

Property manager

Jacqui McCoy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • 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

  • Unit size: 377 square feet

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

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay in a home away from home.

Jacqui is an excellent host, and we had a fantastic short break in one of her holiday lets. The cottage is extremely well equipped and a lot of thought has gone into making it comfortable for guests. We were pleased to arrive to a house that was spotlessly clean and we couldnt fault it. Parking was readily available and all the breathtaking beauty of . Bamburgh was a short distance away. We will definitely be back! wonderfdesurrand
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Belford getaway

Judith and me really enjoyed our stay. The Vault was a welcoming home after a day spent exploring the Northumbrian coastal path.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

Property was well equipped. Great location for our newyear celebrations. Everything you needed was supplied. Only thing we think should been told was we shared the bin area with other cottages. It was fine but we had left things in there as was cold. But it was still ok. We just didnt know. We would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing cottage

The most perfect Christmas get away. Gorgeous cosy cottage and absolutely loved the roof terrace for star gazing. Quiet village but everything we needed. Easy to drive over to the coast and great local pubs. Super communication from host and the cottage was immaculate with everything we needed. We didn’t want to leave. Thank you so much we had a very peaceful and relaxing Christmas away
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

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