Guests say
Hodgkin Hall is a well-equipped cottage with comfortable bedrooms and an open-plan living area that is particularly cosy for family gatherings. Its location is ideal for exploring Northumberland. Guests have appreciated the Christmas decorations, adding a welcoming touch.
Several reviews mention issues with cleanliness, including dirty kitchenware, highchairs, and floors. However, not all reviews are negative, indicating inconsistency in cleaning standards.
The location is consistently praised for being perfect for visiting attractions in Northumberland, indicating high satisfaction among guests.
The property is described as comfortable, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. However, some guests noted issues with bedroom size and hot water supply.
Facilities are generally well-received, but there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as broken blinds, a broken travel cot, and exterior upkeep. The lack of hot water and power issues also affected the score.
The presence of Christmas decorations suggests thoughtfulness, creating a festive atmosphere for guests. However, as gifts are not consistently mentioned, it is polite to note that such thoughtful touches are not guaranteed.
About this property
Originally a reading hall built for the villagers of Lowick by Lord Hodgkin, Hodgkin Hall has been furnished to create an ideal base for a family or group of adults looking to explore the coast and countryside of Northumberland. Reverse level, you will be welcomed by off-road parking and ascend to the first floor to find the living area. Within this property the open-plan living area is simply stunning, with tall ceilings adding an airy quality and threaded with roof beams, the space is full of natural light, and themes of black and grey décor add opulence, where leather and velvet sofas encourage you to relax and enjoy a good book. When mealtimes call, an excellent kitchen beside traditional arched windows entices you to cook up a storm, which will be served on the stylish wooden dining table, making this a contemporary social hub for all guests to enjoy whilst still retaining historic features. There are five bedrooms throughout this property sleeping a total of eight guests, beginning with two on the first floor, a double and a single and, along with a family bathroom and handy utility, you can find a king-size with an en-suite, a double and a single, and each room has its own character, storage and air of opulence. Outside, enjoy breakfast in the sunshine at the dining area. Lowick is a lovely countryside village with its own eateries, pubs, a convenience store and even a theatre. There are countryside walks within easy reach, however if you head over the village of Yeavering you will be able to explore the beautiful scenery of the Northumberland National Park and enjoy walks such as Linhope Spout Waterfall, Grefin and Yeavering Bell Fort Hill. In the opposite direction you will find the fantastic Holy Island with many eateries, independent shops, a sandy beach, museum, and selection of superb historic sites including Lindisfarne Priory, castle and lighthouse. Explore the wonders of Northumberland with a stay at Hodgkin Hall.
The small attractive village of Lowick is ideally placed for a holiday in Northumberland. Kimmerston Riding Centre is just a few miles to the west of the village. The pretty village of Ford with its castle and craft shops is 2 miles away, part of the Ford and Etal Estate which has facilities for cycling and fishing, as well as a mini railway – ideal for all the family. There are also excellent golfing opportunities, with 8 golf courses within 20 miles of Lowick. Northumberland’s beautiful coastline, Holy Island, the Cheviots for hill walking and mountain biking and the fascinating border town of Berwick, are all only short drives away. A superb base for exploring all the region has to offer.
Accommodation
Reverse level.
Five bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite with bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x first-floor double, 1 x ground-floor single, 1 x first-floor single.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
First-floor open-plan living area with Kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Ground-floor utility
Electric heating.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer.
TV, DVD player, CD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available on request.
Off-road parking for 4 cars.
Enclosed detached garden with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1 mile, pub 1 mile
Reviews (7)
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Wilhelm
The rental is well equipped with appliances and towels, bedding etc. Unfortunately, we had some storm unrelated power issues. May it be because of the heating being electric or whatever, the fuses kicked off , even when we were not in the house. Resetting the breakers restored the power and heating but it was very disturbing that it happened several times over. This also threw off the warm water supply and so on. Otherwise all worked well. A bit more info on rubbish disposal would have been good. The last pick-up schedule dated Jan 2023.
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Elizabeth
The home was very comfortable with a perfect open lounge/kitchen area. Our only complaints were the lack of hot water (not enough to go around 8 people -booster did not work) and on arrival we found old pizza in the microwave. Small grumbles in comparison to the great time we had there :)
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Glyn
However the exterior was not well maintained, there were numerous Spiny Sowthistle weeds in the drive. The grass and hedges were overgrown in the small detached garden there were also a number of nettles as well. The only table in the detached garden was in a state of disrepair. On a number of occasions we contacted first Sykes and then on the advise of Sykes the owner. On four occasions we asked for an update regarding a replacement Table, by the time of our departure the Table had not been replaced. Because of the state of the grass and the Spiny Sowthistle weeds we decided for the safety of our grandchildren to cut the grass and remove the weeds ourselves. The other issue we had with the drive was a dried out bush scratched the wheel arch of one of the cars when it was being parked when we first arrived.