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Unfortunately we are now in Tier 3 therefore unable to accept bookings until at least 16 December. However we're still taking bookings for 2021, so hope to see you then
Due to the Covid-19 we have revised our cleaning protocol to include deep cleaning with professional standard cleaning materials, quarantining bedding and soft furnishings between guests and allowing a minimum 48 hour changeover. Full details will be sent on booking.
Woodside Lodge is an award winning luxury 5 star Gold self-catering holiday cottage for 2 near Hexham and Corbridge, Northumberland. Nestled in the gardens of an 18th century cottage, five miles south of Hexham, with far reaching views over pastureland towards Slaley Forest and the North Pennines, it provides a peaceful and contemporary retreat ideally si...Unfortunately we are now in Tier 3 therefore unable to accept bookings until at least 16 December. However we're still taking bookings for 2021, so hope to see you then
Due to the Covid-19 we have revised our cleaning protocol to include deep cleaning with professional standard cleaning materials, quarantining bedding and soft furnishings between guests and allowing a minimum 48 hour changeover. Full details will be sent on booking.
Woodside Lodge is an award winning luxury 5 star Gold self-catering holiday cottage for 2 near Hexham and Corbridge, Northumberland. Nestled in the gardens of an 18th century cottage, five miles south of Hexham, with far reaching views over pastureland towards Slaley Forest and the North Pennines, it provides a peaceful and contemporary retreat ideally situated for exploring the world heritage site of Hadrian's Wall, Kielder Water and Forest Park, and the Northumberland Heritage coast. The spectacular landscape of the North Pennines AONB is to the south west, and the bright lights of Newcastle and Gateshead are twenty miles east.
The half vaulted living space has a light and airy sitting area with a leather sofa, flat screen television with Freesat, contemporary fireplace, DVD player and ipod dock. Wide bi fold doors lead on to the terrace, with far reaching views over pasture and woodland. The granite topped kitchen/diner is fully equipped with an induction hob, electric oven, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, washer dryer, and a comprehensive range of kitchen utensils. The bedroom is stylishly furnished with a super king size bed which can be made up as two singles on request, oak wardrobe and side tables. Non allergenic duvets and pillows and pure cotton bed linen add to the experience. The adjoining fully tiled shower room has a large walk in shower, wash hand basin and loo. Outside there is a large decked area with a table and chairs, parasol, barbeque, and planters. Here you can sit and enjoy the tranquil views over farmland, and watch the birdlife - in spring the curlews and lapwings gathering on the meadow, while in the summer the swallows swoop and dive over the grass, and buzzards soar lazily over the woodland. A separate lockable dry storage area is available for bulky items such as walking gear, bicycles etc.
A welcome pack, loo paper, cleaning products, tea, coffee, milk, sugar & biscuits, and complimentary toiletries are included
• NE England Tourism Award 2016 for Best Self Catering Property.
• Northumberland Tourism Silver Award for Best Self Catering Property
• Visit England 5 star Gold Award.
• Level 1 Mobility accreditation – for older or less mobile guests
• Cyclists welcome; walkers welcome
• Stay and Gaze dark sky award
House Rules
Pets not allowedNot suitable for childrenNo smoking
Suitable for babes in arms or small toddlers - we can provide a high chair and travel cot
Bedrooms
1 Super King
Bathrooms
1 Attached (ensuite)
Meet the host
Gillian W
Hosting since July 2013
Languages spoken: German, French
Response Time: Within a few hours
Interaction with guests:Â We'll be in touch a few days before your arrival to check that you have all the information your require.
Either Gill or Neil will be present to greet you and show you the property. We live on site and personally welcome all our guests, and are also available during your stay to answer any queries or provide any further information about our beautiful part of the country.
We provide a welcome basket: contents may vary but it will always contain milk, juice, fruit, biscuits and home made items such as scones and jam, or mince pies at Christmas. Tea, coffee and sugar are also supplied. Please advise us of any allergies.
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Views excellent, peaceful and relaxing. Incredible little hideaway with only the songbirds and sheep for company.
Beautifully built and situated lodge. Everything needed was supplied by Jill.
A small piece of heaven for a weary sole.
Visited April 2023
Written 20 April 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Bicyclebelle64
Longfield, United Kingdom52 contributions
Perfect
Superbly comfortable, superbly located. Could fault it at all. All good quality fittings and furniture and beautiful deck with tables and bbq. Wanted to go back as soon as we’d left.
Visited September 2021
Written 26 September 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
she2
9 contributions
Beautiful lodge
The lodge was perfect for a peaceful relaxing breakaway the attention to detail is superb everything you could possibly need and more ! It's about 10 minutes drive to the town with many restaurants and supermarkets . The outlook is lovely there were some sheep and horses in the field when we were there , even some little ducks in the nearby pond . It's so quiet you just want to sit and take in the peaceful surroundings . The welcome basket was a really nice thought very tasty homemade scones jam and other goodies . We didn't want to leave . Gill was the perfect host and was there if we needed anything . If you're looking for perfection this is certainly the place you'll find it Many thanks for a wonderful few days can't wait to return . Sheena and Paul .
Visited January 2020
Written 28 January 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Nicola B
2 contributions
Great place to stay
What a fabulous lodge! Excellent location & everything we needed in our holiday home. Beautifully & stylishly decorated & Gill was a great host too. I will definitely be recommending a stay in Woodside Lodge to friends & family.
Visited July 2019
Written 31 July 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
gill9492014
Thank you so much for your very kind words - we very much enjoyed having you to stay and would be delighted to welcome you here again.
Written 13 August 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
cannicUk
242 contributions
Setting a high bar!
As others have said, this rental is top quality rental and incredible value. Gill & Neil have built and furnished this lodge to the highest standards of comfort, warmth, fittings and fixtures. You want for nothing. From everything needed in the kitchen (including microwave containers, tinfoil and cling film, heaps of cooking utensils and pans, lovely quirky crockery, a wide range of cleaning cloths and fluids) to the Porcelanosa bathroom with Tisserand body wash and moisturiser, the fluffiest White Company towels and bedrobes. The comfy bed had the rarest of treats in holiday rentals (or hotels); a flat sheet under the duvet, and pillow & mattress liners. Even a pillow spray to help sleep. There is a large south facing terrace but if you can drag yourself away, Hexham is only 10 mins drive and the huge range of tourist options in this area are easily reachable. As for eating out, spoilt for choice around the Lodge and within Hexham itself. Speaking of which, Gill welcomed us with a fantastic hamper of treats - fresh scones, jam, butter, shortbread and chocolate. Also vases of garden flowers.
Gill and Neil are attentive yet totally unobtrusive hosts, and Bill, their dog, is beyond delightful. We could have spent the fortnight just reading and watching the sheep (and new lamb) in the field below us had we not had to explore the area with a view to moving there in the near future. We are thrilled that this will mean we must book to stay again!
Visited May 2019
Written 28 May 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
gill9492014
Oh my goodness, we've got a lot to live up to! Thank you so much for your very kind words, and we very much look forward to seeing you again. x
Written 11 June 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
youdontknowmeUk
Sharnbrook, United Kingdom33 contributions
Mrs
Once again we visited our favourite place to stay Woodside Lodge. This really is a little haven from the stresses of life. Gill and Neil have created a five star oasis. It is immaculately clean, equipped with everything we could need and very well maintained. We were fortunate to have warm weather in February on our last visit and often sat with the bifold doors open, admiring the new lake/pond and local wildlife.
Gill and Neil are very helpful and offer suggestions when requested but are also sensitive to allow us to enjoy the privacy of the lodge. Gill is amazing, as she always accommodates my special needs (I am chemical and perfume sensitive).
We never used to holiday in the same place more than once ...until we found Woodside Lodge! I can not recommend this self catering accommodation highly enough and we are already looking forward to our next visit.
Visited February 2019
Written 7 April 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
gill9492014
Thank you so much for your very kind words - it's always a pleasure to welcome you to Woodside and we look forward to seeing you again soon x
Written 8 April 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Mark E
2 contributions
Perfect country retreat
The 3rd time we have been here and we have booked again for September!
Lovely conversion with everything you could want. Great scones on arrival! Gill and Neil make you most welcome.
Great to get away from noise of town life.
Visited March 2019
Written 7 April 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
gill9492014
Hello Mark Thank you so much for your very kind words. It's always a pleasure to welcome you to Woodside and we look forward to seeing you again in September, when hopefully the weather will be better and you can use the sun loungers. x
Written 8 April 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Anita N
1 contribution
Perfect getaway in a beautiful, peaceful setting with wonderful hosts
Woodside Lodge is a perfect getaway for anyone looking for a peaceful stay in a beautiful setting surrounded by woodlands and fields filled with wildlife. There are barn owls that regularly visit the field next to the Lodge, Gill and Neil have recently established a large wildlife pond, and there are deer in the woods nearby. Gill and Neil are wonderful hosts who can give you lots of ideas for your stay, where to visit, walk, good pubs nearby - and Gill makes the most heavenly cakes too! The lodge itself has everything you could need and more - the very large walk in shower is bliss after a day spent exploring! I've stayed twice now, it's even more peaceful in winter time and there's still lots of wildlife to see and places to visit. I'd highly recommend staying at Woodside Lodge and have passed on a link to Woodside Lodge's website to a number of friends. Thank you Gill and Neil for a perfect stay as always.
Visited January 2019
Written 7 April 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
gill9492014
Thank you so much for your very kind words - we look forward to seeing you again soon
Written 7 April 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Sue S
Northampton, United Kingdom30 contributions
Superb
Top rate accommodation with fantastic attention to detail. We received a very warm welcome from Gil the hostess who showed us round the excellent accommodation. It is beautifully appointed, spotlessly clean and had everything we needed. The view from the bifold doors was beautifully uplifting, we saw daffodils and hyacinths and sheep and rabbits and ducks on the pond; it was so relaxing. The surrounding area is also wonderful to drive around with lots of attractions to visit. We would certainly recommend it 😊
Visited March 2019
Written 1 April 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
gill9492014
Thank you so much for your kind words - we're delighted you enjoyed the Lodge and would be very pleased to welcome you here again. Best wishes
Written 3 April 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
JohnnyC
5 contributions
Fantastic lodge, place and hosts!
We have just enjoyed a wonderful 4 days at Woodside Lodge and what a great find it was too! Such a lovely place and in a great location. The lodge was perfect, everything about it was quality from the lovely bed, amazing shower right through to the superb quality plates and bowls! It was superbly presented and some lovely extra touches like the food basket and homemade scones that were waiting for us on our arrival (which were yummy!). Gill and Neil (and Bill, their dog!) were so friendly and accommodating, and gave us tips on where to visit. It went so quick and we wished we could have stayed for longer. We will definitely be back at some point and are recommending it to friends and family. Thanks again Gill and Neil - see you soon I hope!
Visited August 2018
Written 20 August 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
gill9492014
Hi Johnny Thank you so much for your very kind words: we're delighted you enjoyed your stay at Woodside Lodge and look forward to welcoming you, and your family, to stay with us again.
Written 22 August 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Woodside Lodge is situated in beautiful countryside five miles south of Hexham,with its fine abbey, vibrant arts scene, Old Gaol and market, and recently included in the Sunday Times' list of the 'top ten best places to live in the UK'.
We are within easy reach of the major attractions of Northumberland such as Hadrian's Wall, the National Park and the coast, while the North Pennines AONB is on our doorstep. There are amazing walks all around the area and full details and guidance is available in the Lodge.
The villages of Allendale, Blanchland and Corbridge, the last with its ancient stone streets, tempting independent shops, cafes and galleries, are all close by, and Hadrian’s Wall is only half an hour's drive away.
Getting around
Your own transport is essential when staying at Woodside Lodge, whether car, motor bike, or bike. Electric bikes can be rented nearby, and for a min 24 rental can be delivered FOC to the Lodge. Buses run regularly from Hexham, including the AD122 Hadrian's Wall bus, which runs hourly during the summer months. Trains run to Newcastle and Carlisle and all stops inbetween.
Access
Car required
How to get there
Your own car is essential when staying at Woodside Lodge, but some of our guests use public transport to reach Northumberland (train to Newcastle or Carlisle, then on to Hexham, nearest airport Newcastle) then hire a car. Off road parking is available for up to 2 cars.
Activities nearby
Golf course (within 30 mins drive)Horse riding facilitiesTennis court
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 4 pm • Check out by 10 am
Cancellation policy
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
50% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
No refund available once booking is confirmed
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