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La Gendarmerie - Belford

Bamburgh (4mls W), Northumberland, Northumberland
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Wonderfully homely stone property with wood burner and lots of extra touches
  • Dine alfresco and play French boules in the splendid, enclosed garden
  • Close to the stunning Northumberland Heritage Coastline with numerous sandy beaches to explore
Property code: 90351

Historic Belford is a former coaching town located close to the stunning Northumberland coastline and glorious Northumberland National Park. The friendly village is well served by shops, pubs, and eateries, including a cafe/delicatessen selling delicious local treats. Visit near-by Bamburgh on the stunning coastline, home to the magnificent Bamburgh Castle. Enjoy a round of golf at the local championship golf course or a day on the beautiful dune-backed beach. Close by Seahouses boasts a bustling harbour and thriving village. Book a boat trip to the Farne Islands, a haven for puffins and seals, while dolphins often swim in the surrounding waters. Walkers and cyclists can explore nearby St. Cuthbert’s ‘Cuddy’s’ Cave, numerous scenic routes from Wooler, and within the National Park. Visit Chillingham and discover Ford and Etal Estates for great family attractions and beautiful countryside.
 

Step through the front door of this tastefully refurbished cottage for a warm and welcoming start to your holiday. From the hallway, head into the snug with two comfortable sofas to relax on, a Smart TV, and a range of books and games for entertainment. The open-plan kitchen/diner has dual-aspect windows, a large dining table, and a cosy wood burner. This is a lovely social space to sit together after a day out exploring the area. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to prepare a range of meals with a well-ventilated larder cupboard for extra storage and a utility area. The boot room is off the utility area and provides secure additional storage space for equipment and bikes. There are baskets of toys for the garden, plenty of coat hooks and boot racks for your walking gear, and a useful ceiling clothes airer. There is also a ground-floor shower room. At bedtime, head upstairs to find three beautifully presented bedrooms, each with plenty of stylish storage space and built-in wardrobes. There are two bedrooms with a double bed and a third with a king-size zip-and-link bed which can be made up as twin beds on request. The newly updated family bathroom completes the accommodation.
 

A door from the boot room leads out to the side of the house and access to the rear garden with a tall gate that opens to the front. To the rear, there is a small, suntrap patio area with a bistro table and chairs where you can enjoy a quiet morning coffee with a good book. There is a hot and cold outside tap which is useful for cleaning walking boots and dogs’ paws, and you have access to the shed. Stone steps lead up to the generous, enclosed lawned garden with a picnic-style table, a range of seating for al fresco dining and dark skies stargazing, and there is a full-size French boules/petanque pitch, perfect for a fun, family tournament.
 

 

  • 3 bedrooms - 2 doubles and 1 king-size zip-and-link (which can be made up as twins on request)
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 ground-floor shower room with shower cubicle and WC, 1 bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, coffee machine, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
  • Utility area with washing machine and microwave, iron and ironing board
  • Hairdryers in each bedroom
  • Travel cot, high chair, and two stairgates available
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Wood burner (logs supplied)
  • Enclosed garden with garden furniture, fire pit and French boules/petanque pitch
  • Outside tap with hot and cold water
  • Bike storage
  • Private parking for 2 cars off-road to the rear with gated access. Additional on-street parking is available (subject to availability)
  • EV charging points in the village
  • Beach 4 miles, pubs and shops less than 1 mile
  • One medium sized dog welcome
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Holly Hopkinson

This property is personally managed by Holly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Judith 25th April 2025

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Lovely five day stay at La Gendarmerie. Comfortable, very well equipped and beautifully kept cottage. The large garden to the rear with gated parking was great for our dog. We were also lucky enough to get good weather and enjoy the outdoor space with a game of French Boules too. Belford is a great base for visiting all the neighbouring coastal vilRead morelages and towns. Thank you Jacqui and Duncan for all the extra touches and info to make our visit and stay so good. Definitely would stay here again. Hide

Reviewed by Donna 11th April 2025

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We have just spent a week in La Gendarmerie and we would definitely stay there again. A bright, airy and comfortable cottage. Fabulous garden which was secure for our dog. It was wonderfully equipped, Jacqui had really thought about what would make her guests stay a home away from home.

Reviewed by Julie 7th April 2025

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Excellent dog friendly location to explore Northumberland. The owners had thought of everything in this homely and comfortable property.

Reviewed by Heather 25th October 2024

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What a wonderful place to stay! Lovely homely cottage with everything you could possibly need. Beautifully presented , great welcome pack, loads of information and all the little touches thought of. Excellently placed for exploring the region, within easy reach of lots of local attractions.

Reviewed by Fiona 23rd August 2024

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Reviewed by Moira 16th August 2024

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Great cottage, would recommend 100%. Central location for travelling around the area. Great to have car parking at rear of property. Lovely large garden with boules pitch which was used every evening.

Reviewed by Angharad 2nd August 2024

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We loved our stay at the Gendarmerie. The house is very comfy and the garden is perfect of you have a dog. The kids loved the garden too. Belford is well placed for exploring the area. 5/5 from us!!

Reviewed by Jackie 28th June 2024

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This is a wonderful cottage! So homely and comfortable with a lovely garden to relax in - super comfy recliner sun loungers! It is just a stones throw from the main A1 and therefore a really good base to explore Northumberland. The village is perfect with a large co op and great little fish n chip shop. There are 3 great pubs too and a lovely tea rRead moreoom/cafe. Would definitely recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Catherine 14th June 2024

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Reviewed by Margaret 3rd May 2024

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5* cottage well equipped lovely and clean no faults, little extras were lovely

Reviewed by Alison 29th December 2023

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A lovely, well equipped cottage which is centrally located for all the amenities of Belford and a great base for exploring the Northumberland coast. The beds were very comfortable and the log burner made the cottage very cosy. Communication with the owners was excellent and we appreciated the thoughtful touches provided.

Reviewed by Caroline 29th October 2023

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Very warm welcome and communication from owners. Lovely home, very spacious and fantastic garden. Everything you need is provided and some. Ideally situated to explore the stunning Northumberland coast.

Reviewed by David 22nd October 2023

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We loved our stay. The cottage is a really good size, comfy, clean and well-equipped. We stayed in late October, and the cottage was very nice and warm, and even cosier with the wood burner on. The location is also very good, perfect for days out exploring the castles and coast of Northumberland. The cottage is in the centre of Belford, which is veRead morery handy for the Co-Op and newsagents - but the road through Belford itself is extremely quiet particularly in the evenings. Would highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Elsie 22nd September 2023

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This is the best cottage we have stayed in in 18 years! The lovely, quirky French theme throughout with wee touches of France everywhere made this place so homely. We were within walking distance of three restaurants, a paper shop and a co-op This property also had a lovely big garden and to continue with the French theme, there was a terrain for pRead morelaying petanque ( a game of French bowls) Great fun was had by all. There were plenty of toys and games for children as well. A firepit as well. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 1st September 2023

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Great cottage, really cosy but spacious, garden is a fantastic space, especially if you have a dog. Very clean and has everything you need. Nice little quiet village, friendly pub ( Black Swan). Very near to lots of other places, beach etc. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Sarah 18th August 2023

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A lovely holiday home, with everything you could possibly need provided and thought of. My children (4 and 7) had hours of fun with all the toys and games provided, and the adults enjoyed the beautiful garden and handy location. Easy to get around Northumberland but a quiet and picturesque place to stay. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Paul 4th August 2023

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First time we have stayed at this beautiful property and won't be the last. Great communication with the owners to make sure we had the best possible holiday and great advice on activities to do whilst in Northumberland.

Reviewed by Vanessa 23rd June 2023

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Le Gendarmerie was perfectly located for exploring the beautiful area. A stunning property with the personal touches Pam and Neil left was such a warm welcome and started our holiday off with a real treat. The local coop is well positioned and sunny hills for meals and deli. The secure garden and petanque area was great fun! We were so comfortable Read morewith fluffy towels and linen. A 'Home from Home' we loved Wooler common saw red squirrels, stunning beaches and met friendly locals. Just the best. Hide

Reviewed by Geoff 16th June 2023

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Reviewed by Nichola 2nd June 2023

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Fab cottage, very clean and spacious. great location - especially with the coop and chip shop in the village. We will definitely stay again.

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