Guests say
Treetops Lodge in Newcastle upon Tyne offers a delightful stay with its beautiful surroundings and wildlife. Guests appreciate the well-equipped lodge, comfortable beds, and thoughtful touches. The presence of red squirrels and birds adds to the charm. While the interior receives high praise for cleanliness and amenities, some guests noted exterior maintenance and hot tub cleanliness could be improved.
The lodge's interior is consistently described as immaculate and very clean, with only minor comments about the exterior cleanliness, such as leaf debris and bird droppings, slightly affecting the score.
The location is highly praised for its scenery and the opportunity to interact with local wildlife, such as red squirrels. It is described as a great place to unwind and enjoy walks, contributing to a high score.
Comfort is well-regarded with mentions of comfortable beds and a well-furnished lodge. A minor issue was noted regarding hanging space for clothes, but overall, guests found the lodge very comfortable.
Facilities are generally praised, especially the kitchen appliances and entertainment options. However, some maintenance issues like the hot tub cleanliness and a broken heated airer slightly lower the score.
Guests frequently mention thoughtful touches such as additional amenities and Easter decorations. While gifts are appreciated, it is important to note that such personal touches, though delightful, are not guaranteed.
About this property
A charming wooden lodge enjoying a peaceful spot within a collection of holiday homes on the outskirts of Otterburn, this Northumberland dwelling provides a family of six a beautiful, rural retreat. Settled on the ground floor, with ramp access up to the decking, you are welcomed into the contemporary open-plan living space, adorned in neutral tones and pretty decorative touches, such as feature lighting over the breakfast bar. With light shining in from the patio doors and the triangular window in the apex ceiling, you can settle into a snug spot on one of the leather sofas in the sitting area, with a Smart TV here for hours of entertainment. Perch at the beautiful breakfast bar while dinner is being cooked, making use of the neat and well-equipped kitchen, home to an induction hob, and an electric oven. A formal dining area is a lovely place to toast to your holiday before you tuck in, afterwards taking a drink onto the private decking, or indulging in an evening dip in the hot tub, enjoying the wonderful night skies. Find three elegant bedrooms, each featuring a Smart TV perfect for a lie-in, with the king-size bedroom benefiting from an en-suite shower room, and the rest served by the shared bathroom, completely tiled and featuring a shower over a bath. Find peace and relaxation in this Northumberland rural retreat of Treetops.
Otterburn is a charming village settled just outside the Northumberland National Park, offering a lovely base from which to enjoy a peaceful retreat to the countryside. The village is set around Otter Burn which splits off from the River Rede, and within this settlement you can find a local shop and pub, covering all the essentials for a self-catered stay. Enjoy outdoor pursuits of walking, cycling and fishing in this area, with the Kielder Forest and Waters, Hadrian's Wall and the national park all within easy reach.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with Smart TV and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x kingsize with Smart TV, 1 x twin with Smart TV.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Electric central heating.
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine, washer/dryer, kettle & wine chiller.
4 x Freeview Smart TV, Netflix and Amazon Prime, DVD player and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available.
Off-road parking for two cars.
Private decking with hot tub and seating and small front lawn.
Two well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.1 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: Barbecues and fireworks are not permitted on-site.
Note: There are 2 steps up to the decking with ramp access as well.
Note: The property is set within 500-acres of woodland grounds shared with other guests.
Note: There is an unfenced lake in the grounds
Reviews (15)
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Margaret
The quality of bedding & towels is good and the supply of dvd's, toys, games & books is a nice touch. There was a good supply of hot water however the cold tap in the kitchen runs warm initially. We assume the hot & cold pipes are too close together? We found the heated airer had a broken catch so it would not stand properly making it rather dangerous if there are children or dogs in the property. The only reason we have not given Treetops a 5* review is lack of attention of tidiness of the exterior. Understandably due to the many surrounding trees there will always be an element of leaf detritus. However the decking had not been swept for a long time with lots of leaf matter around the whole area. Dead leaves were in the hot tub scoops one of which is falling to pieces. There were bird droppings along the railings and on the outdoor furniture and the hot tub was splattered. The overall appearance of the exterior with cobwebs, debris etc let's down what the lodge offers internally. It would also be useful if there was a book with details of how the equipment worked. There were a number of instruction leaflets in a drawer but nothing relating to heating, the automatic rubbish bin, soap hand dispenser etc.
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Sue
Being able to feed Red Squirrels off the balcony made our holiday extra special. Would definitely recommend this lodge.
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Sarah
Wildlife outside was excellent, hot tub amazing for star gazing and just a great place to unwind and enjoy the outdoors.