September 2023 by Sm0
We have just returned from a fabulous mini break staying at Gate Lodge cottage. The location was perfect for exploring Alnwick and the Northumberland coast line. The cottage was perfect, wonderfully fitted out. Bed was comfy and the kitchen had everything we needed. We loved the sauna, and the hot tub was great to come back and relax in after a day out. Graham and Trysha have thought of everything that could be needed for the perfect escape. We were really lucky with the weather and the property is in the dark skies park and we were so excited to star watch - my iphone even capturing the aurora. There was so much more to explore and we will definitely be returning here again.
September 2023 by elainepX1930TF
The Gate Lodge is perfect. We have been married for 25 years & the ambiance, luxury & extra touches everywhere in the cottage, made us feel like newlyweds again! The jacuzzi, open to the elements, was fabulous & we are now researching one for our home in Shropshire. Thankyou for making us feel so welcome, but perfectly private. Tony & Elaine
August 2023 by Paul Stafford
Thank you Trysha, Graham and Sue for a fantastic stay at the retreat for my wife's birthday. We can honestly say this property lived up to our expectation and previous reviews. If you want a quality stay with the opportunity to relax or go exploring, look no further.
July 2023 by ChubbyCheshire
Fantastically located in stunning scenery, so peaceful. We stayed in the Gate Lodge, beautifully laid out with all mod cons, and very clean. Arrived to fresh bread and soup waiting and a curry in the slow cooker prepared by the wonderful Graham and Trysha. Bed is huge and comfortable. Bathroom is big with a great shower. Sauna was great when got the hang of it, and hot tub in the garden got a lot of use, whilst watching the wrens. Well located for visiting the beautiful Northumberland coast and attractions. We only scratched the surface and will definitely be returning.
July 2023 by Andy Hancock
Beautiful lodge in a beautiful location, great service. Will definitely return
June 2023 by 146Linda
We stayed for a week and had the most wonderful time in this beautiful and luxurious cottage, it truly was a fantastic experience and it is well deserving of its 5 star status. A huge amount of time and effort from Graham, Trysha and Sue ensures that your stay in the Retreat is perfect, we were highly impressed with the attention to detail throughout the cottage - quite incredible! The swim spa was such a treat and we spent as much time as possible, enjoying it. There was some lovely home made soup and bread ready when we arrived and the chicken korma for our evening meal was great. We also had the pizza on the Saturday night and it was delicious, the best pizza that we've had - such a good idea being able to order meals in advance. The cottage is situated in a very peaceful area but there are many villages and towns close by. The Ingram Cafe is just around the corner, well worth a visit, we enjoyed our bacon roll there. We had an amazing time and wouldn't hesitate in recommending the Retreat for a very relaxing couple's break.
June 2023 by June5656
We had a perfect 4 night stay at the gate lodge cottage. The accommodation and facilities were amazing and we had everything we could possibly need. Such a peaceful and pretty location. We enjoyed so much we have just booked again for august, Really can not wait to return ? Sue and graham were very welcoming and gave us all the info we needed to enjoy our stay. Would highly recommend for a romantic peaceful break!
May 2023 by Nigel Dorling
Just had a wonderful 7 Days here in the the gate house. Highly recommended by my wife and I would love to go back and do it all over again .
May 2023 by JanetD611
We had a wonderful holiday at the Gate Lodge, Ingram to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The cottage was very well presented, spacious and comfortable and set in a beautiful location in the Breamish Valley with walks from the door. We were greeted by Sue who showed us around and Trysha had prepared home made soup and bread for us. We had ordered a meal for dinner and this was cooking in the slow cooker. The convenience of being able to order prepared meals was fantastic and the wood fired pizza and the casserole were delicious. We enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub and sauna and sitting out in the lovely garden and were fortunate enough to see two red squirrels running across the lawn. Graham was on hand if we needed anything and we spent a very relaxing and enjoyable week walking and exploring castles, gardens and the coastline in the warm and sunny weather.
May 2023 by YorkshireMidge
Just returned from a perfect first stay at "The Retreat". This luxury/spacious accomodation is so unique with the indoor swim spa, which is so good to come back to after walking in this peaceful and particularly attractive area of Northumberland known as the Breamish Valley. But you're still pretty close to Alnwick and the coast too. Nice little touches such as homemade soup and fresh bread on arrival, and a velvetiser for delicious hot chocolate. Checked out the pre-fabricated observatory pod and telescope which guests can use in the Rectory gardens (when was the last time you saw one of those in the list of amenities for your accomodation?! ), but there was too much cloud cover on an evening whilst we were there. I'd recommend you give it a go though, as the light polution is exceptionally low in this part of the country making it one of the best areas for star gazing (search Northumberland Dark Skies) so its a great resource to have available. Overall, it's a credit to hosts Trysha and Graham that they decided to create something really special and unique just for couples, rather than treading the more usual path of greater occupancy for a property of this type. We'll definately be back.
April 2023 by stuolly
Just the perfect location for luxury relaxation, fabulous walks, exciting bike rides and dark skies. And chilled out evenings in the hot tub or sitting by the fire pit. Stuart and I enjoyed a wonderful break in the beautiful Gate Lodge and were delighted at how well equipped the cottage was, and how fabulously clean! A complete home from home with some extra touches?warm bread and home made soup on arrival and fresh eggs from the family hens. We used the electric bikes (huge fun!), Graham ensured we were safe and comfortable before setting off and provided bike helmets too. He also showed us the new observatory which should be fantastic once it is fully up and running. We absolutely will return (maybe to the amazing Retreat which Graham gave us a tour of) and would thoroughly recommend a stay here.
January 2023 by MrandMrsD23
We stayed at the Retreat to celebrate a special birthday. From our first enquiries we were struck by the care, professionalism and helpfulness of Graham and Trysha. We loved being able to pick our choice of duvet tog and pillows before we arrived and even what type of homemade bread (to go with the delicious homemade soup) would like on arrival. The Retreat exceeded our expectations! It was extremely well equipped, we instantly felt relaxed and leaving after 3 nights we felt like we'd been there for much longer. Having the pool/jacuzzi was amazing, a really luxury and total treat. We cannot remember the last time we were so chilled. We would definitely reccomend staying here and hope to return! Thank you so much for making a birthday weekend extra special!
November 2022 by davidgJ4384ZJ
This was our first visit and already planning our next. Our hosts Graham and Trysha were always there if needed, always discrete but nothing was too much trouble. The accommodation was fabulous, very clean and finished to an exceptional high standard, relaxing in the swim spa/jacuzzi was very much appreciated after the long walks. Situated in an area of beautiful landscape right on the doorstep. Can highly recommend the beef stew for an evening meal (optional extra) and on arrival the soup and homemade bread. Recommend the electric bikes as these get you around effortlessly up and down the hills. David and Sharon. (Norfolk)
October 2022 by buxtonmackem
Our third stay at Cheviot Holiday Cottages and our second in The Retreat. Delighted to find that the standards of presentation, decoration and cleanliness have all been maintained over the years. Special mention must go to Sue..... the cottage was absolutely spotless. Thanks to Graham and Trysha for a fabulous short break with idyllic surroundings, excellent facilities and perfect peace ( and great pizzas!)
September 2022 by niz66
our second visit to cheviot holiday cottages, this time we stayed in the couch house. The cottage has been recently updated with both the bathroom and kitchen areas having modern fittings (double ended hydrotherapy bath and 'wet room' shower), modern fully fitted kitchen with all required facilities (separate fridge / freezer, dishwasher, washer / dryer, induction hob, electric oven and microwave, there is also a wine chiller). the recent addition of roof lights in the kitchen area provides additional natural light during the day. An integrated sound system throughout the cottage allows for music / radio to be heard throughout (you can also pair it to your mobile phone). Free hi speed wi-fi is a great addition. on arrival the owners had provided a homemade bread loaf and homemade soup with a small jug of milk in the fridge and small jars of jam on the kitchen table. Free-range eggs were also provided by the owners later in the week. There is also a supply of coffee pods for the Nespresso machine and coffee / hot chocolate sachets for the hotel Chocolat maker (further supplies are provided by the owners if you need any). Having a real fire adds to the ambiance of the cottage in the evening with supply of logs available from the nearby log store. If you enjoy cycling this cottage comes with the options of mountain bikes and electric bikes (free to use), can definitely recommend the electric bikes which provide enough assistance to get you up the 'hills' with minimal effort! Would highly recommend the 'pizza night' which can be ordered via the owners. This provides 2 home cooked 10-inch pizzas with homemade chips and side salad along with homemade ice cream all delivered on a large timber board. Perfect with a glass of wine. the large TV in the lounge area is perfectly positioned to curl up on the sofa and relaxing whilst watching your favourite programmes. would highly recommend this cottage if you are looking to get away from the rat race and take time to chill out and relax and recharge your batteries. Will definitely be returning again.
