Country Retreat

We had a nice time staying at The Country Retreat.

Thanks to Del for the welcome pack and eggs. The Bungalow was warm, cosy and well equipped, beautiful scenery from the back garden. Our dog loved the large secure garden. We visited Whitley Bay, Newbiggin, Corbridge and Seaham. We were lucky with the weather too. The Highlander pub serves a really nice Sunday Roast. We would recommend this Bungalow and hope to return in the future.

Our stay at this property was perfect for our needs.

A very quiet location but within easy reach of local towns. The cottage was spotlessly clean, the decor was charmingly rustic and fully equipped with appliances. The views are stunning . We took a nervous dog, who thoroughly enjoyed the peaceful location, country lane walks and exploring the large and secure back garden. The owner was very obliging and we look forward to returning again . We can highly recommend this property to anyone who wants to escape busy town life and relax or explore the beautiful Northumberland countryside and coast line.

Perfect base to explore the area Homely cottage well equipped Thanks to Del for the welcome pack and the supply of eggs Would definitely recommend and would book again

Location wonderful.

Beautiful enclosed garden and amazing views. Beds very low down and uncomfortable for us. Our joints are not as good in the over 65s. The sofa too we had trouble with so low and uncomfortable. Cricked necks from trying to watch telly which is high on the wall. Beware loose chickens so keep dog on kead. And loose border terriers. Very friendly but can startle you and your dog. The cottage is in good place to visit alot of sights. It is definately very well cleaned too. Owner Del is lovely and will sort any issues promptly. Ideal for small families

A beautiful bungalow in a peaceful location.

Great large enclosed rear garden - ideal for the dog & us. Large kitchen with all the facilities you need. Best shower. Near to the coast & lots of places of interest. Would definitely stay here again.

The bungalow was perfect; clean,spacious, comfortable, good decor & very well appointed.

Kitchen well supplied, everything worked perfectly & the coffee machine along with filter papers was a very welcome fixture. Fresh eggs & chocs on arrival a bonus. The garden just superb as was the isolation & tranquility. Owner nearby if needed. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Such a peaceful, relaxing cottage.

The bungalow is comfortable and spotlessly clean. The large garden is ideal for sitting in and was safe for our little dog. The owners Del and Andy were very helpful as usual. Thanks for the lovely fresh farm eggs. Hope to be back again health permitting.

This was quite the best cottage we've stayed in.

It was extremely well equipped and comfortable. We really enjoyed the peace and quiet it offered and the freshly laid eggs were a bonus.

Everything was first class.

Well equipped kitchen, super shower room, comfortable bed and sofa. The decor and art work was lovely. The fresh eggs were much appreciated. The garden was secure for our dog and we enjoyed sitting out on the decking. It was peaceful, surrounded by fields. We loved it!

We had a great stay at the bungalow.

Lovely decor and layout. Garden was great for our dog with far reaching views. Lots of places round about and Ponteland has supermarkets, restaurants and shops. Lovely walk in the park next to Waitrose. Very close to Newcastle but you are totally peaceful at the bungalow. Farmland all around so nice scenery. Would recommend for a peaceful break.

A quiet and comfortable cottage.

Our second stay here and we enjoyed it again. Very comfortable with everything we needed. The owners are welcoming and helpful. Hope to be able to return here. Thanks Del and Andy. Helen

A very comfortable, spacious cottage with charm and character, well fitted-out with all you’d need for a great holiday.

A very rural location on a working arable farm, but only a few miles from the village of Ponteland, where there are good shops, restaurants and pubs. The city of Newcastle is easily accessible too, but the real draw is the natural beauty of the Northumberland coast and the unspoiled countryside of the Tyne Valley, Kielder Forest and Water, and the Northumberland National Park, rich in history and castles. Del, the host, was very helpful and friendly, and for us it was a fantastic holiday experience.

What a relaxing bungalow !

It was so light and airy and comfortable. The garden was ideal for our Jack Russell. We had everything we needed for our stay there. Thanks Del & Andy. We have booked to come back in the autumn.

Very clean and comfortable.

Lots and of extras left for us to use .ie. Milk , teabags , toiletries,Kitchen towel and toilet rolls , Owner very helpful and pleasant , Lovely garden with superb views .

We had a wonderful holiday so peaceful and quiet the garden was enclosed as we took our dog the Bungalow was beautiful it had a homely feel to it i will go back again being on the farm it shows how hard the farmers work and still have time to come and speak to you thank you Andrew and Del you made our holiday perfect

The Bungalow was lovely, comfortable, clean & with all the facilities we needed.

Our big problem was the 1.6 mile track leading to the Bungalow. It is littered with potholes, covered in mud & loose tarmac chippings. The problem became horrendous when, following heavy rain, the track was completely flooded in large parts. It was impossible to avoid potholes because the track was like driving through a lake. I was genuinely concerned about my vehicle tyres & underside. I appreciate the owners are not responsible for the rain nor, perhaps, the upkeep of the track, but we should have been informed from the outset about the length & state of the track & the probability of it flooding after heavy rain. Had we been informed beforehand we would not have booked. Due to this issue we left early on Wednesday.

We had a lovely fortnight break in The Bungalow.

Our host Del was very helpful thoughout, keeping us supplied with eggs, coffee and tea. We stayed there with our two very well behaved cats and they enjoyed the garden and surrounds. We would have no hesitation in recommending The Bungalow for a quiet rural escape holiday.

Spent an enjoyable 2 weeks at The Bungalow!

It’s beautifully decorated with all those extra little touches to make it homely and welcoming. Our lovely host has thought of everything that a guest may need and forgotten to bring. Mornings and evenings the heating came on to take off the chill and it made the bungalow feel very cosy. So easy to relax on the comfortable sofa and outside in your own private garden. Felt so comfortable there that my wife and I didn’t want to return home! If you want to explore Northumberland, The Bungalow and location is the perfect choice.

The bungalow is lovely, plenty of room, very well equipped and has a wonderful garden that is dog safe and a sun trap.

It’s surrounded by fields and trees and so quiet, in all a good place to spend a weeks holiday. I have a complaint about the heating, it’s controlled remotely by the owner and we were told it would be on 6-9 am and pm which was fine, but out of 14 times it should have been on , it only came on 5 times. There is a fire in the lounge, which we used, but it tended to be cool in the bedrooms and bathrooms, so we felt that we had no control given that it says heating is included. We just felt our holiday was spoilt by having to phone up and ask for the heating to be on, in the end we gave up and turned the fire up higher.

This is a lovely cottage in a very handy place for visiting lots of local attractions.

The owner is very helpful and approachable if you need anything. Really enjoyed our stay, thank you.

Lovely well appointed property with lots of thoughtful finishing touches.

Comfortable and warm. Nice to watch the hens wandering round. Good walk from the Bungalow but didn't manage the whole circuit as parts were very muddy following all the rain. Close to Belsay with it's castle and Bolam Country park.

Excellent comfortable Cottage located in a quiet rural area not far from Belsay Castle .

Lots of wild life in the surrounding area.

Fantastic property.

Spotlessly clean with lots of added touches from the owner to make our stay even more special. We stayed over Christmas and it felt so warm and cozy and festive. Perfect for our dog with a safe enclosed garden and great walks from the property. Beautiful location. Quiet but owners not far if we needed anything at all. Dark skies and lots of wildlife. Perfect thank you.

Warm and comfortable home from home.

Well appointed with everything we needed for our stay. Friendly responsive owner who is on hand to answer any questions you might have. Lovely decor and furnishings made the bungalow feel very cosy. Quiet peaceful location. One of the best Sykes properties we have stayed in.

First of all, the directions are great, it was so easy to find!

Loved the solitude, so peaceful with just fields for miles to see. Great views from the garden! The bungalow has everything you need for a relaxing break, although there are many walks to explore for the more energetic! Del is a lovely, friendly host who is there to make sure everything is perfect for you.

This bungalow exceeded my expectations in every way.

It is a beautifully decorated with lots of lovely touches. It is very well equipped and has everything you could possibly want or need for a very comfortable stay. It is about a mile and a half away from the main road in a peaceful and beautiful setting. Total relaxation

We really enjoyed our visit to the cottage.

It was so quiet and peaceful and the sun shone every day. All the fixtures and fittings are first class with lovely extra touches like fresh eggs, the like of which we have not tasted for years!

So happy with this bungalow.

Beautiful views over fields and so quiet. The kitchen, living/dining area and the main bedroom are large and very comfortable. The facilities are great and I wish we had had a chance to enjoy the large garden, but autumn weather had other plans. We loved our week in Northumberland and really want to visit the North East again soon.

Well appointed, comfortable, roomy and very clean cottage and friendly helpful owner.

Very quiet rural location on a working arable farm. Perfect if you like that sort of holiday.

The bungalow was absolutely perfect for our needs, the best location for our 4 year old daughter who wants to be a farmer when she grows up and perfect for exploring the local area, particularly beaches and national trust/English heritage places.

It was very well equipped and felt like a home from home with a lovely, welcoming host. We hope to be able to stay again very soon!

Fantastic property in a beautiful location can’t wait to be back