Guests say
Guests generally appreciate the Ramblers Rest for its quiet location, comfortable setting, and thoughtful touches like a welcome pack. The hot tub is frequently highlighted as a fabulous feature. While some cleanliness issues are noted, the property is well-equipped and maintained, offering a home-from-home experience with facilities like Sky TV and a washer/dryer.
Cleanliness received mixed feedback. Several guests found the lodge clean and comfortable, but there were mentions of dust, cobwebs, and dog hair, suggesting room for improvement in housekeeping. However, the positive comments indicate that the property is generally kept in good condition.
The location is praised for being quiet and lovely, with easy access to surrounding areas and attractions. It is described as a great base for exploring Northumberland, suggesting that guests are satisfied with its setting.
Comfort is well-regarded, with guests mentioning the property as cosy and a space where they felt at ease. Some minor issues with water pressure and mattress comfort were noted, but overall, the lodge seems to provide a comfortable stay.
Facilities are generally seen as excellent, with the hot tub being a standout feature. The property is equipped with Sky TV, Wi-Fi, and a washer/dryer. Some maintenance issues were raised, such as the need for a deep clean and minor repairs, but the range of amenities is appreciated.
The thoughtfulness of the owners is frequently mentioned, with guests appreciating the welcome pack. It is important to note that such gifts, while a delightful surprise, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Ramblers Rest is an inviting lodge-style caravan set on the outskirts of the village of Felton, nearby to the market town of Morpeth, Northumberland. Internally, the property has been renovated to provide an exceptional base for friends and families looking to escape to the Northumberland countryside. Step into the open-plan living space, with plenty of plush seating to relax and unwind into the evening with a large TV so you can catch up with your favourite shows. The kitchen has been amply-equipped with everything you could need to cook up a delicious home-cooked meal for the whole family, whilst the dining area provides sufficient space for family meals. Walk through to the rear and discover two bedrooms, comprising of one king-size and one twin, both of which have plenty of furnishings to store your personal items and are served by a family shower room and an en-suite separate toilet and WC facilities for the master. Take a refreshing drink out to the wrap-around decking area and simply enjoy the beautiful park views in the afternoon sun, or take the opportunity to enjoy a dip in the hot tub and let those bubbling jets work their magic on your tired muscles. The Holiday Park opened it's doors in June 2019 to it's brand new Restaurant serving a range of locally produced and source meats. The menu whilst not extensive does have the typical food options you would normally find, steaks, burgers, fish and fingers, light bites, pizzas, sandwiches and SPECIAL OFFERS (such as curries). Coming Soon to the Park's facilities is a kids zone, including brand new Pool Table, games room (situated on the ground floor of the Restaurant and Crazy Horse Saloon). They often have entertainment on during the week such as bingo nights and once a month they have LIVE Music.The club house is dog friendly but the restaurant does not allow dogs inside.The Club House and Restaurant are both adjoined. Why not travel towards the wonderfully historic Brinkburn Priory, a medieval castle tucked away within an ancient woodland, perfect for those who want a spot of history, whilst also exploring this picturesque area. Visit the bustling market town of Morpeth for exploring all its wonderful sites, including the famous Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum and St Mary the Virgin church.Explore Alnwick, the historic Market Town, Alnwick Gardens, Alnwick Castle, Barter Books and Bailiffgate Museum. You are well-placed for exploring the fantastic Northumberland Country Zoo, just a miles walk from Ramblers Rest along a country lane next door to the Holiday Park.Northumberland Country Zoo houses a range of exotic animals including Meerkats, horses, kangaroos and more, something your little ones will delight in. Enjoy a refreshing break with your loved ones at Ramblers Rest and explore this excellent region of Northumberland. The host of Ramblers Rest is an avid walker, so can highly recommend visiting Craster, Dunstanburgh, Druridge Bay Beach, Cresswell, Amble, Holy Island and more.She also maintains the hot tub on a daily basis so feel free to pop out and say hi!
Felton is a lovely rural village in Northumberland, England, resting alongside the River Coquet. The village offers the St Michael and All Angels' church, a Grade I listed building, as well as a convenience store and local pub and restaurant for your amenities. Discover the local market town of Morpeth for a plethora of historical and countryside attractions that are a must-see during your trip!
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite cloakroom with basin and WC, 1 x twin.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living room with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area
If you require a cot or a high chair please do let us know so we can ensure that these are in place for your arrival.
Gas central heating.
Gas oven and hobs, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, outdoor washing machine and tumble dryer, TVs and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels are included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Private outdoor decking area with outdoor seating and a hot tub.
Two well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 3.6 miles and pub 0.01 miles
Reviews (24)
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Nicola
Very clean and comfortable. All we wanted and more. Hot tub was amazing, we used it every evening even when it rained. Wonderful base for exploring Northumberland.
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Ursula
This was soon rectified when the owner was contacted and he put right what was wrong.You can see that the property,which has everything you require,has been updated in the bedrooms but elsewhere is in need of some tlc ie en-suite radiator is dusty and rusty,the outside bottom of the shower cubicle is mouldy.The property is well situated for the numerous things to do and see in the area.The welcome pack is a lovely gesture and much appreciated.Sky tv was a bonus too.
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Niall
It does appear that most of the issues experienced are probably outwith the owners direct control and most likely lie with 3rd party contractors (cleaners, hot tub maintenance & holiday park), however all issues stated below did affect out experience and the lack of communication and feedback from either the owner or Sykes has frankly been shocking. Firstly the overall cleanliness was very poor. The Hot tub water did not look like it had been changed since the previous guests, dishes were dirty, there was dust and cobwebs in a number of places and the bedsheets were already covered in dog hair on arrival. Its seems the only housekeeping that had been done since the previous guest was to replace the bedsheets and towels. On Friday the hot tub was accidentally drained by the hot tub maintenance company and left like this until 3pm. This ruined the one day of the week we had intended to spend at the caravan all day. To top this off it also became apparent that there was no water, not even one drop. On speaking to people from the park we were informed this is common on a change over day (so Friday and Monday) as water is supplied from a bore hole and due to the number of hot tubs on site there is not enough water to go around. As such we were forced to go out for the day. However what makes this worse was the lack of feedback and communication from either the owner of Skyes, it was impossible to get hold of either. After a number of hours trying to get hold of someone to sort this issue either by phone, messages or email i gave up and went out. Upon return at 3pm the owner was filling the hot tub again. The owner did state that would reimburse us for that days stay and an email would follow, no email has since been recieved. Sykes did eventually get in contact via phone 30 hours afterwards and compensation was discussed, however again no further feedback has since been recieved and no compensation given. The "restaurant" on site is extremely poor. If your lucky you will get a drink (after a 30 minute wait) but expect the food to be limited to a burger and chips only. The restaurant was also extremely filthy and staff miserable. I would say that the over all location is reasonable and the caravan does have a good range of facilities. These is sky, a smart TV and a number of other usefully items. The owners did leave a nice welcome pack with prosecco and some goodies which was nice. Its just unfortunate that everything else did not reflect the same high standard else this review would have been very different. I would not recommended ever booking through Skyes as they are impossible to get hold of. I would recommended avoiding this park if you plan on staying over change over days as you will have no water all day with no prior warning!