Shepherds House

Our third stay at Shepherds House, a great place for our family of 5 adults and their partners , everyone can have their own space yet get together to.

The main living room with the bifold doors pushed fully back to enjoy the beautiful weather with we were lucky to have was an absolute treat . The house is very clean and well equipped and the outside space is brilliant. Lovely to watch the busy nesting birds in the eves of the house was a beautiful sight. We all had a brilliant holiday in Shepherds House and can highly recommend it , its quiet location is also a real bonus. We will definitely be back, thank you for a lovely stay.

This is the second time we have stayed at Shepherd's House as an extended family.

Each adult couple have their own room and bathroom, the babies had a playroom where the pool table is, and the dogs could sniff around (under supervision) in the garden. Beautiful setting and well equipped, with great beaches nearby.

It is a lovely quiet spacious house on the outskirts of Lowick, an attractive Northumberland village with both a general shop and two pubs.

The large grass areas on both sides of the house proved perfect for both football with the grandchildren and taking out the dogs. I do believe the floor to ceiling glass windows in the living room would benefit from blinds or curtains, particularly if you want to look at the television when it's light. Overall, a comfortable and relaxing holiday.

The house was perfect for multi generation family stay with the “annex” bedroom separate It was well stocked with cooking & dining equipment All the bedrooms were lovely Although there were a few issues The beautiful bi fold doors in the lounge are wonderful but do need curtains or blinds It makes the room feel cold when it’s dark and during daylight it’s impossible to view the TV Same applies to the window on the wall (TV is way too small for that huge room) Couple more chairs round the island would be good The long lane to the house needs some serious attention goodness knows how our tyres have coped But on the whole the house was wonderful Thanks

The house itself is wonderful, everything we could have hoped for.

Lovely comfortable interior and extremely clean. Fully equipped kitchen and a lovely welcome pack as well, which was very welcome! Only two requests! The garden wasn't as secure as we hoped and we were unable to let our doggy off his lead as he'd of probably found a way out, especially with the sheep hanging around!

Shepherd's house was a perfect fit for the 9 members and 4 generations of our family.

Loads of space both inside and out for all activities. Set in beautiful rolling countryside. Within easy reach of countless attractions and beaches. The only minor complaint we had was the windows needed cleaning desperately, as why have such wonderful views and not get to enjoy them thoroughly. Overall we would recommend Shepherd's house to any large family

We had a great time with our extended family at the property.

It met all our needs. Pool table was well used in the evenings Down a quiet country lane so you are not disturbed, There is a working farm next door. A shop and couple of pubs in the village (Black Bull highly recommended). Bamburgh / Alnwick / Berwick etc all within a short drive All in all a lovely property in a lovely area.

Well equipped house for 6 -8 people.

Well thought out welcome pack. Ideal position for exploring the area. The outdoor deck and surrounding space is a bonus in good weather. Quiet location with really good pub food a walkable mile away.

Beautifully presented house in a stunning location.

Very comfortable with a fantastic kitchen. Everything we needed and a welcome pack to give us information on everything we could want locally. The bedrooms were very comfortable with modern bathrooms. Our party included 4 adults and 4 children and there was plenty of space. Couldn't ask for more.

Firstly thank you to Susie for easing our worries over my 81 year old mum, you couldn’t have been more understanding.

The house was perfect, all rooms spacious and the pool table a bonus. There were enough comfy chairs for us all and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook our meals in. The garden was huge for our dog and ourselves to enjoy. We had a great time in your lovely home. Thank you

We absolutely loved our Christmas stay at Shepherds House, great location not too far from the beach and delightful village store and good pub.

Lovely welcome basket with gorgeous goodies and fizz, very appreciated by all. Our family enjoyed the games room playing pool and having gaming set up on the tv to keep everyone happy Super details like every room being decorated with baskets of foliage, wreaths and baubles and a fab tree our 7 year old granddaughter thought was brilliant, especially with all the presents around it on Christmas morning We will definitely be back as Susie and Lars were the perfect hoists making our stay a most memorable one Jacqui and Nigel Heath

We had a lovely few days in this lovely property, it had everything you would need for a self catering holiday.

Beautiful surroundings, comfortable,spacious and in a perfect location to travel to the lovely Northumberland towns and beaches.

We stayed at Shepherd's House for a week in late October, to spend time with family, and visit local areas.

The house was clean, comfortable, and a lovely large space for family. We loved the pool table, which was the main reason our daughter wanted to visit!. There are many interesting things to do an easy drive away. We visited Berwick, Bambrough Castle, and the Ford and Etal Estate. Susie the host was very accommodating, friendly and quick to respond to our queries. We would be happy to recommend Shepherd's House.

This was an excellent property very stocked with all we needed would definitely recommend

Stunning location House was clean & comfortable Garden was secure for the dogs The welcome pack was generous & much appreciated The flowers in the house were gorgeous The weather was brilliant Would highly recommend & would definitely stay again we had a lovely holiday many thanks xxx

We stayed at Shepherds House for a family get together and it was the perfect cottage for that.

Shepherds House was comfortable and very well equipped - the pool table was a real bonus and the garden was fab, perfect for our dogs. The location was great, set down a quiet country lane but within easy reach of the village of Lowick, which had a lovely pub and well stocked village shop. We would definitely book Shepherds House again!

Delightful stay at this large property, the amount of space is amazing and as a family group we liked the amount of seating and bedroom layout.

One of the bedrooms (has an ensuite) is within the original house and has its own staircase to it making it ideal for a multi generational holiday. Two other bedrooms also have ensuites and the bathroom is really near to the one without an ensuite. The property has everything needed with plenty of dishes, pans etc. Very rural location so its quiet with lots of outside space. Takes about 10 minutes to get to the A1 for trips out. We used the postcode to locate the property and this got us very near to the entrance gate, it's just a short drive further down the narrow road to the actual house so be sure to proceed further. The owner provided what three words but the phone signal is bad so this wasn't reliable when first locating the house. In summary a large house with all you'd need.

What a perfect cottage for us as a family of eight ( plus a 6 week old) to stay.

We loved the big bright living accommodation and the mattresses in the bedrooms were super comfy! A great base to explore the stunning Northumberland countryside and would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone.

We had a great week.

Ideal holiday home for a multi generation family. Peaceful and relaxed. Just what we were looking for.

A lovely home in a lovely location.

Ideal for trips to the coast or exploring inland. Pet friendly and tranquil I would recommend this to any larger family group. We had a very pleasant time.

Absolutely perfect !

We came with our family Friday to Monday then we had 5 days by ourselfs . The house was all I was expecting and more . Kitchen was full stocked with everything you could need . Garden was great and we saw loads of wildlife. So quiet and peaceful ( when my lot weren't having a pool tournament! ) Would definitely recommend and will be rebooking.

Great communication with Suzie and a fantastic holiday home.

Modern, very clean, comfortable, spacious too so with 6 adults there we didn’t feel cramped. Having the second room with sofas, tv and billiard table was greatly used by us and has provided fun memories. The area is full of places to visit - gorgeous views and walks. We will definitely be booking again in the future.

Beautiful place with fantastic views.

Very spacious and had everything you could need. It was very comfortable and excellent place to recharge your batteries. Nice little walk to the village. Many thanks x

We stayed at Shepherds House recently to spend family time together to celebrate a special occasion, from the moment we arrived at this lovely property we felt welcome and at home.

It’s a lovely property and had everything you need for a great holiday, The owner was very welcoming and so kind to leave us an extra special welcome gift … thank you, The house was perfect for us and in a great location, we would all highly recommend it. Thank you.

A lovely large comfortable property.

Everything is provided and it was clean and tidy. Lovely views out and a nice place to sit outside when the weather allows. Only one downside really with the water, it is quite brown and smells and tastes awful, sorry to be negative about this, but it did matter.

Lovely spacious holiday home in an idillic quiet farm location with easy access to the village of Lowick, coast and all local attractions.

Perfect dog friendly home. However, the smell whilst vacuuming from all previous doggy guests was overpowering! Kitchen was well stocked with crockery and utensils, we just missed having some plastic/bamboo beakers and ramekins. Overall a superb holiday home.

We loved every bit of the cottage.

Very clean, very spacious allowing us a much needed switch off from the world for a week.We also appreciated the groceries provided upon arrival. Great shower facilities, comfortable beds and lounge furniture. Well stocked kitchen and the pool table was extensively used. Smart TV's were enjoyed by the kids. Many thanks from us all. Stuart

Lovely spacious house, very well presented and clean.

The owner was lovely to deal with too. The views from the living area are amazing, what a treat to come down to in the morning! The pool table was a big hit with everyone and the dogs loved the large enclosed garden. My only suggestion would be to maybe have a small clothes line/rotary outside for drying items not suited for the dryer. All in all, would highly recommend.

Spent a week at Shepherds House with all the family , we all had a fabulous time.

Great location,so quite and peaceful. The house was absolutely amazing , lots of space both inside and out. The house is well equipped . Lovely welcome pack provided by Suzie who came to welcome us all on our first day. Such a lovely lady , very helpful with lots of information about the surrounding area. We all would highly recommend Shepherds House, comfy beds, comfy lounge to relax in and a pool table that played host to a pool knockout competition . Thank you so much Suzie.

Susie is a great host and very helpful with any questions we raised.

She owns a fabulous property which suited everyone's needs. The Pool Room was a great hit with children and adults alike. Six adults and two children and a great time was had by all. This is a perfect property for a family holiday, very well equipped and much appreciated by a mixed age group. Ideally situated to reach major attractions and beaches and enjoys very good local hostelries and eating establishments. The food at the local shop in Lowick is superb and home made - well worth a visit. The Black Bull is great pub which takes dogs in the bar and provides excellent food. We hope to return next year as there is still plenty to see and do in the area.

A lovely warm property with up to date equipment.

Cleanliness was to a high standard. Great kitchen and views to fields beyond. Shepherd's House was handy for visiting wonderful places like Bamburgh, Wooler, castles, Seahouses, Beadnell, beaches and even Edinburgh. Susies and Lars were excellent hosts who were able to help us with all our needs. A totally cosy feeling about this 5 star property. We'll be back x

Spotlessly clean and comfortable.

Nicely decorated and well equipped. Next to a working farm, but not disturbed by any noise. Single track to the house is quite bumpy but worth it as it is a good location to explore the surrounding areas.

We all had a great stay at Shepherds House, the property was a great size with very sociable spaces.

Rooms were set up as requested and were spacious, beds were large and comfortable and the place was very clean and tidy upon arrival. Would be an ideal place to return to in the summer.

We had a lovely stay at shepherd's house, very warm and roomy for all the family.

Would definitely recommend staying here .

Very large, light, bright and airy well equipped house in the middle of nowhere surrounded by sheep and fields.

A perfect escape for city dwellers. Super cosy and extremely comfy beds. Six 60+ ladies thoroughly enjoyed a fun filled annual getaway and would highly recommend this house for a break. Visits to Etal and Ford are a must as well as the Clydesdales at Hay Farm. We went over Halloween and the village of Etal was completely decked out in Halloween spooky costumes with a trail for children. Defo worth taking your children and grandchildren to see.

Great property lots of space and quality units.

The only unknown was the Bore Hole water which was always discoloured.

We had such a lovely holiday , the house was everything we hoped it would be, so relaxing, the pool

Perfect location, quiet and peaceful

Beautiful property in a lovely peaceful setting; yet close to some fabulous attractions.

The owners have created an amazing holiday home. The pool table was a big hit for the whole family and there were loads of pots, pans and cutlery which is often in short supply in holiday lets. The only feedback we would give is that soap, bin liners and toilet rolls were in short supply (not all bathrooms had soap provided) and given the standard of accommodation and the price paid, we would have expected that finer details like this would have been in place. Saying that, the owners were super helpful and did bring down extras. Also the en suite bathrooms would definitely benefit from a shelf in the shower for shampoo etc and somewhere to store toiletries. This would help older and less able visitors who can't bend to get their shampoo.

What an incredible cottage!

The best I have ever visited. I cannot recommend this property enough for a large family or 2 families. There's so much space, everything is so well equipped. The beds are so comfy, I never wanted to leave. The living room is fab, lots of seating, with the opening doors, plus we had 30 degree sunny weather so these stayed open all the time. It has an amazing wall map which kept us entertained in the evening. It's perfect for dogs and children, the garden felt safe and enclosed. For children (and adults) it also had Netflix, plus all the usual TV essentials, good Wifi. The pool table was loved. There's a lot of farm animals close to the cottage, which we thought was great! I miss waking up to mooing cows. The surrounding area has so much to do. The local corner shop in Lowick was incredible for cakes and baked goods. The Lowick pubs were also great and a 20 minute walk from the cottage. The Holy Island is only a 15 min drive away, that's well worth a visit. Bamburgh / Bamburgh castle is also only 15 min drive away. It has breath taking views and beaches. We visited Berwick upon Tweed, Paxton House, Ford & Etal - all great tourist locations. Nowhere was over crowded, it was a very peaceful part of the country to visit. We'll definitely be back very soon. :) 10/10

We loved the layout and the spaciousness of the property which is not done justice by the photographs.

The large rear enclosed garden was brilliant for the dogs to run around freely- under supervision—and the children to play safely.Loved the peaceful situation with just the animals for company. Nit picking—we would have liked a couple of smaller saucepans for individual breakfasts; some shelving in the en-suites/ bathroom, and a larger dustbin. Overall a brilliant stay in a beautiful house in one of my favourite parts of the country.

Spacious modern property situated just over a mile from Lowick.

Clean and well equipped with a very helpful owner. Ideal for exploring Holy Island and the Cheviots.

Great House & great location

Excellent holiday property with lots of space inside and out.

Large and comfortable beds, powerful showers and a large well stocked kitchen. Lovely views of the countryside and local animals. Great location as a base for exploring Northumberland and over the Scottish border. Susie responded quickly and throughly to any queries we had. Highly recommended!

Overall we had a very enjoyable stay and the house was perfectly suitable for the nature of our group.

Any issues were relatively minor and in the main related to the bathrooms & showers. All of us made reference to the fact that there was no shelf or rack within the shower to put toiletries. As a result the only option was to put gels and shampoo on the shower floor. With all of us in or around our mid 60's at best and some with mobility issues this was not an ideal situation and given that the provision of something to resolve the problem seems so easy, we would recommend that the owner look in to this. It would certainly have improved our experience of the facility, The same issue applies to the bathroom itself where there is nowhere to put toiletries. Many of us found placement of the mirrors in the bathrooms to be a bit on the high side. Finally, the check in / check out times are very restrictive even though we appreciate the effect that Covid has had on the holiday cottage industry but it does feel as though we have lost almost a day of our stay in the house as they are currently set.

A fantastic house which we really enjoyed staying in.

Very spacious, very comfortable and beautifully designed and decorated. The house is in the countryside with lovely scenic views and with rabbits, sheep and birds at the back and cows at the front. We walked to the pub which is dog friendly and served good food. Northumberland is beautiful and we visited many castles, beaches and villages, We went across the Scottish Borders a couple of times and even walked across the sands to Holy Island when the tide was out. This is a lovely house to return to after a long day of sightseeing and walking and Northumberland is a beautiful place with lots to see.

Wow!

The pictures to this house do not do it justice. It’s so big, loads of room. 6 of us stayed here for 5 days and we had so much room and we’re not on top of each other. The kitchen was well equipped, the bedrooms were lovely and spacious, and having the added games room for pool was great! Highly recommend!

A fantastic house with fantastic views including the rabbits hopping about outside!

Very well stocked kitchen and comfortable seating in lounge. House was warm and pool table was much appreciated. The beds were exceptionally warm and comfortable and everyone had an excellent night’s sleep. House was near Berwick on Tweed for shopping in big Tesco’s and near all the main attractions. Visited steam railway, Pot -a -Doodle, Lindisfarne, Bamborough Castle, Cragside, Alnwick Castle and Hay farm to see shire horses. Brenda Calver

Shepherds House is spacious and relaxing.

Comfortable seating and bedding with a choice of bathing or showering. Great views of the rural landscape and in the distance, The Cheviot Hills. Hearing the sound of birds, sheep and cows makes this location truly relaxing. Exploring the beautiful coast or visiting inland attractions were only a short distance away travelling on very quiet roads. Five Stars from us, thank you!

Of a party originally booked as eight, only four were able to make it to Lowick, but in spite of rattling around a bit, the house was an excellent base for exploring/rediscovering North Northumberland.

We lacked for nothing as far as comfort and facilities went and were it not 330 miles from us - we would jump at the chance to visit again. We did not meet Lars, but had conversations with Susie, who was perfectly charming and helpful. A big thank you to all concerned!...Adrian

Fantastic week at Shepherds House.

Beautiful property, amazing setting and lovely countryside all around us. Everything provided at the property to ensure a lovely holiday had by all.

The whole family thoroughly enjoyed the short break.

The property was warm and welcoming and above all quiet, a world away from our busy lives back home. We were amazed at the amount of facilities provided including the pool table, spacious both inside and out - couldn't ask for any more. We had a very restful break, enjoyed the view aross to the snow capped Cheviots, and walks with the dog along the lane and along to the very welcoming Black Bull in Lowick village. BTW a superb Sunday lunch enjoyed by all! Location was ideal and only a few miles to Lindisfarne and one of the best beaches (& dunes) we visited at Cheswick. All in all a superb stay and we commend the efforts of the owners for their hard work, dedication and attention to detail afforded. All the Best

The property was fantastic and was amazing value for money.

We all loved the stay and would definitely go back again!

A beautiful, spacious and well equipped property with great views.

Owners are lovely. Highly recommend.

Shepherds house is amazing, much bigger than the pictures show.

It is so peaceful and private. It had absolutely everything you could ever need. The Pool table was a massive hit with my girls. So much room to all relax in. The whole property is finished off to such a high standard. The beds were so comfy, we all said we could have stayed there forever. The welcome gifts were such a lovely surprise. The perfect house to celebrate both mine and my dads birthday. We absolutely loved it.

Gorgeous house, that is much bigger than the photos suggest!

Super quick in replying to questions when we arrived too. Overall we loved it. Wonderful holiday house. Thank you

What a joy to walk into Shepherds House and to be met by light and space.

.. and to discover that it also had comfortable furniture, a wall of glass bringing the garden and the view beyond into the room; a very well stocked kitchen including the all-important good-sized mugs and wine glasses; bread and milk, and a very much appreciated bottle of sparkling wine to celebrate completing St Cuthbert's Way at the end of the week. There was also a large-scale map of the area on the living room wall (useful for positioning ourselves in the area), a warm utility room (great for drying out boots at the end of each long day of walking), warm rooms, hot showers and comfortable bedrooms. The only minor suggestions for improvements would be to have toilet roll holders on the bathroom walls and a hook or two for clothes... but otherwise, Shepherds House helped to make a wonderful week of walking with good friends even better. Thank you. Julia (one of the party)

The housewas wonderful - spacious, warm, 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.

The best equipped kitchen I have come across. We loved playing pool in the evening. Two TVs so no arguments. Light, bright with stunning views towards the Cheviots. Whilst we didn't use them there is a good washing machine and tumble drier. Fab fridge. What more can I say? Just 2 things - a better corkscrew for those whose wine is not in screwtop bottles! And directions on how to use the wonderful cooker. I couldn't get the grill to work.

Shepherds House is a fairly new build in a quiet country location near Lowick.

Very comfortable with new fixtures and fittings including a pool table. Suggested upgrade might include more coat hooks(in bedrooms), and storage cabinets in the large bathroom. Lacked cleaning items, cloths and products so not easy to leave in a pristine state which we normally try to do. Broom but no dustpan for example though there was a hoover. Bit of a rush to be out by 9am. I know COVID-19 is the suggested reason but that leaves 8 hours to turn the house round for next guests. Can’t quite believe this is necessary. Makes it slightly inconvenient. Don’t want to be too critical as we all had a great time. Thanks.

Really spacious house.

Very well equipped with a high level of comfort. The dining table was especially wide which enabled perfect home dining. The Black Bull Inn, 5 minutes drive away, provides reasonably priced high quality food. A pool table in the games room was perhaps the main source of entertainment. The house had been cleaned to a very high standard. Absolutely loved staying there.