Eslington Lodge, Alnwick
ID: S599079
- Bedrooms 4
- ・ Sleeps 6
- ・ Pets Yes
Guests say
Eslington Lodge in Alnwick offers a peaceful rural retreat with spacious and comfortable accommodation. Guests appreciate the quiet location, well-equipped kitchen, and the overall cleanliness. The property is suitable for those seeking relaxation amidst nature, though some accessibility improvements for disabled guests are suggested.
The lodge is mentioned as clean and well-maintained, with no negative comments on cleanliness, indicating high standards.
The location is described as quiet and rural, ideal for peaceful retreats and nature lovers. It is within driving distance to the coast and local attractions.
The lodge is praised for its comfort, with spacious rooms and a warm welcome. However, one review suggests that one bedroom felt small, slightly impacting the comfort score.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a fully equipped kitchen and multiple reception areas. Suggestions for bathroom safety features and the discomfort caused by the Aga in hot weather slightly lower the score.
While some guests mention a welcome pack, the contents vary and are not consistently praised, leading to an inability to accurately score thoughtfulness. It should be noted that gifts are a kind gesture and not guaranteed.
About this property
A secluded, single-storey property with a substantial, fully-enclosed garden on the peaceful Eslington Park Estate; a peaceful hideaway with easy access to all of Northumberland and a wonderful spot for wildlife enthusiasts.
Eslington Lodge is a beautiful single-storey home offering peace and tranquillity throughout. The bright, expansive farmhouse style kitchen features an oil-powered Aga and a casual pine table perfect for relaxed breakfasts. The utility room leads from the kitchen, providing a peaceful room for dogs to sleep. The kitchen leads into the dining room, offering seating for all guests, and through the french doors to a spacious conservatory with comfortable seating and views of the enclosed garden; a perfect spot for bird-watching enthusiasts. The french doors either side of the conservatory allow guests to access to the garden with a wheelchair accessible ramp. The sitting room is the perfect place to relax after a long day of Northumberland sightseeing, providing sumptuous seating in a light and airy environment where you can enjoy views of the surrounding woodland.
Eslington Lodge has three en-suite bedrooms, all lovingly furnished to a high standard and a further single bedroom. Elegant bedroom one has french doors with a wheelchair accessible ramp leading to the patio area, which is the idyllic setting for barbecues and is perfect for guests of limited mobility. This bedroom also offers an en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower.
Outside, guests have private use of an enclosed, large lawned area and patio area with garden furniture and barbecue.
Three large wildlife 'hides' are available to guests of Eslington Lodge and Eslington East Wing complete with seating, binoculars and reference books. The hides are are spaced out around the Estate grounds, however guests are welcome to move them around as required. There is currently a project underway, with the help of volunteers and the owners, to reintroduce the red squirrel to Eslington and these, along with hedgehogs, deer, heron, blue tits and robins can all be observed and enjoyed. The occasional woodpecker and kingfisher has also been known to visit!
Eslington Lodge is the ideal location for families or groups of friends to enjoy a peaceful retreat with easy access to all that Northumberland has to offer.
Additional Information:
One well-behaved dog welcome (small additional charge). Please restrict your dog to the kitchen and utility room.
Children and infants welcome. Highchair available on request. Travel cots can be accommodated but not provided, in bedrooms one and two.
Commercial working farm and estate.
The bedding is a mix of feather and non feather.
A hairdryer is provided in bedroom one.
Nearby points of interest
- Alnwick Castle
- Northumberland Country Zoo
Reviews (8)
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Confirmed Guest
The property was very well equipped & clean. It was full of character & tucked away on the beautiful Eslington Estate, ideal for evening walks from the door. We were really pleased to have the opportunity to use the AGA & we are complete converts. A perfect week's break
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Confirmed Guest
It is all on one floor and spacious with several reception areas including a large kitchen with table and chairs, comfortable lounge with large TV , dining room and spacious conservatory. As the Aga ( other cooking appliances are available) is on all your round it limited the comfort of that space in hot weather. The enclosed well kept garden also has a patio with table and chairs for social gathering. The kitchen had just about every pan and knife you need and lots of other serving spoons and spatulas, but we failed to find a cheese grater!! I have suggested that as there are ramps and it is all on one level, there should be grab handles and non slip mats in the bathrooms. There is quite a range in the feel of the bedrooms, the master being more spacious ( almost too big!) whilst one seemed more like a cell being small with an iron bedstead. All was clean and comfortable. Two bedrooms have en suite and there is an additional shower room toilet which can be accessed by the other two single bedrooms, though a bit distant from one. The welcome pack was less than most RR properties we have visited with just a jug of milk , 6 eggs and some biscuits, tea bags and instant coffee. Alice was helpful with specific requests. Beautifully peaceful with easy driving ( lots of single track lanes) and access to lots of places of interest, including the coast. We were about 45 mins from Seahouses and Bamburgh. We had a nice meal at The Bosk in a small village about 8 minutes drive. Ideal location for those enjoying rural peace and country rambles.
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Confirmed Guest
Warm, welcoming and spacious accommodation. Very comfortable with everything we needed in a relaxing rural location.