Guests say
Betty's Lodge in Morpeth, Northumberland, is a dog-friendly holiday rental that has been appreciated for its spaciousness, warmth, and comfortable furnishings. Guests have enjoyed the quiet, well-maintained location with local walks, though some noted areas for improvement in cleanliness and maintenance.
Several guests mentioned that the cleanliness could be improved, with specific references to windows, gloss surfaces, and the presence of pet hair and other items left behind. These issues suggest a need for more thorough cleaning.
The location is praised for being brilliant to explore Northumberland, with its quietness and proximity to local walks. The absence of a convenience store nearby was noted, but the location's tranquility and maintenance seem to be well-regarded.
The lodge is generally found to be warm and comfortable, with comfy beds and a spacious layout. However, some guests reported issues with the comfort of the mattresses and the warmth of the lodge upon arrival.
Facilities are good with mentions of a large cooker and fridge, but there are several reports of maintenance issues such as non-working radiators and showers. The lack of a smart TV was also noted by a guest.
Guests have mentioned thoughtful touches such as a bottle of wine and dog treats, although these are not guaranteed for every stay. The absence of a guest book and welcome pack with local recommendations was noted, suggesting room for more consistent and thoughtful gestures.
About this property
Betty's Lodge is a delightful, detached lodge located in Swarland, Northumberland with excellent views across the holiday park. Set over a single-storey and sleeping up to four guests, Betty's Lodge offers a stylish home away from home feel for your next Northumberland adventure, within easy reach of Northumberland National Park and the east coast. The open-plan living space offers plenty of seating including 2 sets of recliners and a TV so you can unwind whilst catching up with your favourite shows, it also offers a modern kitchen which is certain to entice any budding chefs as well as a dining table to enjoy an evening meal with your loved ones. The property also offers two spacious bedrooms: a double with an en-suite shower room and a twin, so you don't have to fight over the bathroom in the morning, which has an elegant fitted bath and shower over so you can take a relaxing soak. Outside, the property benefits from two off-road parking spaces and a wrap-around decking area, with seating so you can take a refreshing beverage outside and enjoy the lovely views across the park, whilst watching the sunrise. The village of Swarland itself has a shop for any essentials, a pub, a café serving excellent coffee and meals, a children’s play area and tennis courts, and is also within easy reach of Northumberland County Zoo, a variety of local lakes, ideal for those who enjoy watersports, such as fishing and boating, whilst the nearby east coastline offers plenty of sandy beaches for family day trips. Just 8 miles away is Alnwick, with it's castle, which is famous as the setting for Hogwarts School in the Harry Potter films, and gardens, Europe's largest cascading water feature, an enormous tree house, a rose garden and an ornamental walled garden, as well as a good selection of shops, pubs and places to eat. Also in the area are optional boat trips to the famous Farne Islands, National Trust’s Cragside House and if you're interested in some history, then take a drive towards the restored medieval church of Brinkburn Priory, a Grade I listed building. There is something for all the family to enjoy, so choose Betty's Lodge as your base.
The village of Swarland has Nelsons, which serves coffee and meals, a children’s play area and tennis courts. It is eight miles from Alnwick where there is a good selection of shops, pubs and places to eat as well as a castle, gardens, Europe's largest cascading water feature, a tree house, a rose garden and an ornamental walled garden. Nearby there are golden sandy beaches, numerous castles and boat trips to the famous Farne Islands, Brinkburn Priory and the National Trust’s Cragside House and Gardens.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
The property for 2023 has been redecorated and also had new carpets, new decking, new curtains and a new bathroom fitted.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Gas central heating.
Range style electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer.
Smart TV, DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Off-road parking for two cars.
Enclosed decking area with furniture.
6 Well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.9 miles, pub 1.8 miles.
Note: Though the property is all on the ground floor, there are steps leading up to the front door and may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.
Please note: this property takes up to 6 dogs.
Please note: that the fireplace is for decorative purposes only.
Reviews (17)
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George
110% beautiful place .so peaceful.1 pillow not enough.great time has by all except Crystal.we spent a full day at at Alnorthumbia what an amazing vetinary surgery but Ty
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Teresa
Spacious clean sleep very comfortable and well equipped everything you need site manager very helpful and polite well maintained good walking area s to go with dogs only 1 small thing the site could do with a shop
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Leslie
Firstly it's clean,comfy and well equipped apart from no dishwasher tablets only one teatowel no kitchen cleaner and no toilet cleaner and no guest book. It's also a bland place. In 2020 it had lovely touches like little ornaments, a side table with a box of dog goodies and a slate with a handwritten welcome. Everything that makes a holiday " home" for our stay. We sadly won't be back for a 3rd stay.