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Host & Stay | The Watchtower

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A loft-style room with a high ceiling, skylights, a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a tripod.
A riverside property with a grassy lawn, picnic tables, and a wooden fence.
A spacious loft with high ceilings, skylights, a kitchen area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven and a refrigerator, a dining area with a wooden table and blue chairs, and a loft bedroom with a skylight.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a vase.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Northumberland Coast

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Waren Mill, England
  • Place, Northumberland Coast
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bamburgh Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bamburgh Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office

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About the area

Belford

Belford is home to this holiday home. Seahouses Harbour and Billy Shiel Farne Islands Boats are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Northumberland Coast and Bamburgh Beach.
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Waren Mill, England

What's nearby

  • Northumberland Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bamburgh Castle - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Bamburgh Beach - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Alnwick Castle - 28 min drive - 33.9 km
  • Lindisfarne Castle - 29 min drive - 31.3 km

Getting around

  • Chathill Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clock Tower Tea Room - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Black Swan Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lewis's Fish Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Witch And Worm - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Host & Stay | The Watchtower pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Host & Stay | The Watchtower?

As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Host & Stay | The Watchtower on 6 Jan 2027 start from AU$1,128, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Host & Stay | The Watchtower?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Host & Stay | The Watchtower?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Host & Stay | The Watchtower?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Host & Stay | The Watchtower located?

Situated in Belford, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Northumberland Coast and within 3 miles (5 km) of RNLI Grace Darling Museum and St Aidan's Church. Bamburgh Beach and Bamburgh Castle are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

6.8
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic view and lovely property. Very easy access to all the historic sites.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the view and found the property lovely. It's great to know the location made it easy for you to explore the historic sites — we hope you made some wonderful memories. We'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was a hassle to get the information for checking in but it did all work okay. On arrival, it was hugely disappointing that the fridge was switched off (why?) so we couldn't cool the food or drinks we brought in the car. The fridge was also not working properly - one of the doors didn't shut properly as the magnetic seal had gone, so a couple of times the door didn't close at all and the food and drinks were warm. We also found that the kettle didn't work - the light came on but the element did not heat up, so we had to use a saucepan to boil water all week.We also found that the kitchen and bathrooms were not very clean, especially the areas like skirtings, floors and door frames. Unpleasant, so we cleaned. Beds were comfortable and bed linen was soft and pleasant. but the blinds were not blackout blinds so I struggled to sleep. My bedroom was so small there was only room for the bed, so I had to put all my stuff on a windowsill - worth knowing if you are coming in winter with more than summer light clothing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property to Explore Northumberland

This property is just as described. It has great views over the birding sanctuary. While it is a bit out of town, it is close enough to explore this coast easily and have a quiet place to relax in between excursions. There is a lift to the first floor where the apartment is and there are stairs inside the apartment to the living and kitchen area. The small bathroom has a shower and the larger bathroom has a tub. We enjoyed our stay and recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the property and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Potentially lovely but fell short in lots of unnecessary ways

The apartment is charming, atop the watchtower in a restored mill, & the main living-room/kitchen is lovely, with sloping ceilings, dormer windows & huge fridge & plenty of seating. The bedrooms are pleasant, especially the main one, with lovely views across the bay to Holy Island. The kitchen is reasonably well-stocked. However, no-one bothered to turn on the heating before we arrived (nor leave any sort of welcome tray, never mind anything Xmassy) so we arrived to stone-coldness. We had to fiddle with the heating to discover the heaters in 2 bedrooms didn't work properly/at all; the dishwasher was broken down (seal had fallen off); the bathroom window handle had fallen off so it couldn't be closed; both toilets 'rushed' so one had to lift off the lids & fiddle about to close them; the cooker extractor fan & light didn't work. This created a depressing 'owners don't care' feeling, set up by the lack of a welcome of any sort. A sign where to leave rubbish was almost impossible to understand - again, carelessness. Only 2 rolls of the most meagre 'budget' toilet paper were provided. All rather disheartening & I found myself wasting day after day messaging the agents (for fear of being blamed for things breaking down). They eventually got fixed (bar the cooker) but that was a week into our 11 days. So hopefully the owners will spend a few hundred quid & sort all that out. Because as I say it's potentially really charming - & in summer most of those things would matter less.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you appreciated the apartment’s charm and its lovely location. We deeply regret that you experienced issues during your stay, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this caused. Your concerns regarding heating, maintenance, and other amenities have been noted, and we are taking immediate steps to address these issues. We strive to ensure our guests feel comfortable and well-cared-for, and we’ll work with our team to improve the overall experience. We hope you’ll consider returning for a stay that better reflects the true potential of the property.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
The position of the Clock Tower is absolutely lovely and there are three good sized bedrooms. Beds were comfortable and clean. The ensuite is tight in size and the toilet has to be fiddled with to stop it running, no where to hang wet towels in the main bedroom.The living area is a good size with great views, but cleanliness and general lack of love with some of the items is really disappointing. The telescope shown in the pictures of this rental is stored at the back broken and unusable with a grubby highchair.The oven was grubby, 2 oven gloves need to be binned and replaced as they were disgusting. Pans were grubby and some need replacing, Place mats were also burnt/dirty. Some of the plates were chipped too.Some of the velux window blinds don't roll down and stay as catch on one side is broken. The oven extractor fan is not connected to the ducting. One of the chairs has been left too close to a storage heater and has left its melted design on it. There is a corner with some patched tatty chairs which we assumed were for dogs??No information on recycling so it appears everything goes in one bin??We took lots of photos as didn't want to be blamed for damage and I messaged directly on the VRBO app and to be fair got prompt messages back asking if we wanted to have someone in to rectify these, things but we said not during our 3 day stay.The parking is misleading as only 1 space.Not cheap, could be great so disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave such detailed feedback. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the property's wonderful location, spacious bedrooms, comfortable beds, and the stunning views from the living area. It's also appreciated that you found our team responsive when you raised your concerns during your stay. That said, we are very sorry to hear that several aspects of the property did not meet your expectations. The issues you have highlighted regarding cleanliness, the condition of some kitchen items, the telescope, maintenance concerns, and the accuracy of certain amenities are disappointing to read and are certainly not the standard we aim to provide. We genuinely appreciate you bringing these matters to our attention. Your comments will be shared with the relevant teams and the property owner so that they can be reviewed and addressed where necessary. Thank you again for your honest feedback. We're sorry that your experience fell short of expectations, and we appreciate the time you've taken to help us identify areas for improvement.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2026
Thank you for your rating. We’re sorry to see that your experience didn’t meet expectations. As no additional feedback was provided, we’re unable to identify what may have gone wrong, but we would welcome any further details so we can look into this and improve. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future.
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