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School Master's Retreat

School Master's Retreat

4.9
out of 5
Ratings from 80 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.9
Condition
5.0
Location
4.8
Value
4.7
Customer
Service
5.0


School Master's Retreat

Short break at School Master's Retreat

Review submitted on Mon, 28 Oct 2024
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was a much needed short break and a birthday present for my husband. The cottage was beautifully appointed, very comfortable and in a good location. There was a great deal of attention to detail which helped to make the stay very enjoyable. Everything was in excellent condition and it was all very clean. We would certainly book the cottage again. Thank you to Ros and David.

Kathryn from Harrogate stayed at School Master's Retreat for 3 nights in October 2024


A lovely weekend break

Review submitted on Thu, 24 Oct 2024
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautifully presented cottage. Well equipped with everything you would possibly need. The welcome pack was a very nice thought.
Situated in a lovely village, with easy access to the surrounding areas.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and slept like logs on the very comfy bed.
Certainly recommend.
We hope to return.


Hazel from Rotherham stayed at School Master's Retreat for 3 nights in October 2024


Perfect retreat

Review submitted on Mon, 16 Sep 2024
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The cottage was perfect for a quite few days away, very clean and well equipped. Ros was a splendid communicator and supplied excellent directions and useful tips of things to do and places to shop and eat. The village was quiet and charming. Easy access to nice walks, places of interest and local cafes for breakfast etc. We would be more than happy to stay there again.

Garry from Holland On Sea stayed at School Master's Retreat for 4 nights in September 2024


A great property, in an ideal location.

Review submitted on Tue, 06 Aug 2024
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This property was exactly as described with everythingyou need for self catering. It was very well appointed and spotless on arrival.
Location is only 2 minutes off the A1 so easy access to all of the coastline/beaches and attractions of Northumbria. Only minutes from Scotland if you want to venture over the border too.
I would recommend it without hesitation.


Derek from Kenilworth stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in July 2024


Lovely property

Review submitted on Wed, 31 Jul 2024
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We have stayed here 4 times, which says it all really. Lovely, comfortable, modern cottage in a quiet village. Friendly, helpful owners. Very easy to travel around the area. Lovely coastline and countryside nearby, also historic houses, castles and gardens.

Glenda from OSSETT stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in July 2024


Second visit to an outstanding cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 15 Jul 2024
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A pretty cottage, very well equipped, excellent location. Our second visit and we hope to return again.

Steve from Solihull stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in July 2024


One of the very best

Review submitted on Mon, 10 Jun 2024
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Whilst Scremeston is not the prettiest village it is one of the most welcoming. The Schoolmaster's Retreat is in an ideal location to explore Northumbria and The Borders. The cottage contains everything needed for a comfortable stay, with the owners taking great care in providing lovely touches that exceed expectation. This was our third stay and has become our favourite holiday retreat. Long lonely beaches, a wealth of wildlife and wild flowers, castles, gardens and everything in between make this the perfect place to visit.

Ian from Bakewell stayed at School Master's Retreat for 14 nights in May 2024


Scremerston Cottage.

Review submitted on Mon, 03 Jun 2024
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
First class property, very tastefully decorated clean and, thoughtful touches on arrival, would definitely recommend.

David from Rochdale stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in May 2024


Beautiful cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 20 May 2024
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Everything you need and more supplied, owner valued your privacy but was on hand if you needed anything
Property is spotless and comfortable well located for the area.
Would recommend this for your stay.


Paul from Stoke on Trent stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in May 2024


Engaging stay

Review submitted on Sun, 10 Dec 2023
4.7
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our third time staying and enjoyed it as much as our first. Lovely place, kept in great condition and such a good location to explore locally. Owners very helpful and responsive too, will definitely be back in future.

Lindsay from Edinburgh stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in December 2023


A perfect cottage and a wonderful holiday.

Review submitted on Tue, 03 Oct 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A pretty, comfortable and very well equipped cottage. Two miles from a lovely beach and Berwick town for food and sightseeing. A chilly week but only one wet day when we enjoyed the delights of the cottage. Hope to return to explore more of this wonderful area. Thank you Ros for being so welcoming.

Steve from Solihull stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in September 2023


Bolthole near Berwick

Review submitted on Tue, 26 Sep 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The Schoolmaster's Retreat lived up to its name - comfortable, quiet, well equipped and attractively presented in a great accessible location for sea, countryside and the historic town of Berwick - a special place to re-charge. Thanks to Ros and Dave for their attention to detail that provides such a lovely bolthole.

Mrs R L from Chester stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in September 2023


The Perfect Retreat

Review submitted on Tue, 12 Sep 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The Schoolmasters Retreat is the perfect holiday accommodation if you are visiting Northumberland.
The property is in an excellent position if you are visiting the coast or inland.
The accommodation is beautifully furnished, very comfortable and spotlessly clean.
The owners were a pleasure to meet and very helpful.


Sandra from Uttoxeter stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in September 2023


Excellent

Review submitted on Tue, 22 Aug 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was our 2nd visit to School Master's Retreat. It is in an excellent location with so many places to visit both in England and Scotland. It was lovely to return back to the very comfortable and quiet accommodation after a day out. The local Cocklawburn beach was great for an evening walk.
The starter pack of tea, coffee, milk, biscuits and apple juice was very welcome after our long journey.
We very much enjoyed our holiday in such a beautiful part of the country staying in perfect accommodation.




Brian from Chester stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in August 2023


Perfect Property

Review submitted on Tue, 27 Jun 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautiful property with everything you could wish for, for the perfect stay. Highest standard throughout and we enjoyed yet another visit.

Andrew from Poole stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in June 2023


Another lovely stay

Review submitted on Sun, 25 Jun 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We returned to Northumberland and stayed once again at Scremerston cottages (Schoolmasters cottage) as we had had a lovely holiday there in 2022. We were again delighted with our stay this year, with the cottage being as homely and comfortable as before. Ros and Dave are very welcoming and helpful and gave us some different suggestions of places to visit. We had a great week which was topped off by fantastic weather. This is a cottage to add to your short list of places to stay near the Northumberland coastline.

Steve from York stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in June 2023


Great stay st a great cottage.

Review submitted on Tue, 30 May 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Great area to explore from this comfortable and well equipped cottage. Hopefully we will return to this location and cottage.

Michael from Northwich stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in May 2023


Amazing Cottage!!!

Review submitted on Fri, 12 May 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
School Masters Retreat is a real gem. The best cottage that we have stayed in and certainly one that we will look to stay in again. Amazing attention to detail with every aspect from interior decor to the welcome hamper and all the information provided on what to see and do in the surrounding area. There is so much to do in the area that it is impossible to appreciate it all in just one visit and the cottage is perfectly situated for exploring in all directions.

Tom from Peterborough stayed at School Master's Retreat for 5 nights in April 2023


School Masters Retreat

Review submitted on Tue, 11 Apr 2023
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautiful cottage very stylish and comfortable well equipped with all you would need.Good location for exploring the region. Lovely visit to Holy Island and Berwick all in all a very enjoyable experience

Vaughan Dawes from Co.durham stayed at School Master's Retreat for 4 nights in April 2023


Bolthole

Review submitted on Wed, 29 Mar 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We enjoyed our short break in this lovely comfortable, well equipped accommodation in a nice peaceful location.

Vanessa from Airdrie stayed at School Master's Retreat for 3 nights in March 2023


First stay in Northumberland

Review submitted on Sat, 26 Nov 2022
4.3
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Very lucky with the weather for a November week's stay with only two days when we could not go out which was fine as the cottage is warm and cosy. Excellent location for exploring Nothumberland with it's beautiful coast and many castles. Even went by train one day from Berwick to Edinburgh.
Loved everything about the cottage and would definitely stay again. The welcome hamper was great as were the recommendations on places to visit including pubs and restaurants.
Such a lovely clean county and eating out was great value compared to what we are used to in the south east.


Michael from Whitstable stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in November 2022


Perfect plane to relax and explore the spectacular NE Coast.

Review submitted on Mon, 31 Oct 2022
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely clean cottage, Ros is the perfect host. Small but perfectly formed! We will be back for a return visit I am sure.

Sarah from Bishop's Stortford stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in October 2022


Northumberland holiday

Review submitted on Sun, 23 Oct 2022
4.7
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We had a very comfortable stay at this cottage. Plenty of mod cons and excellent facilities with s generous hamper from the owners. There were 2 tv's which was handy however if you want to watch netflix, makesure you remember your password to sign in. Theres 2 great cafes very close for breakfast/lunch, one near cocklawburn beach, one on the road next to go outdoors which do big portions! Theres some great walking very close...down to the beach or a longer walk along the clifftop via Spittal and Tweedmouth to Berwick where theres some great eateries or an interesting walk along the walls. Theres also a good local bus service and plenty of quick taxies.

Richard from Sandbach stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in October 2022


Lovely retreat

Review submitted on Mon, 17 Oct 2022
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
School masters retreat is the perfect place from which to base yourselves for easy access to all that Northumberland has to offer.
Situated just off the A1 in the lovely quiet village of Scremerston the retreat has great walking access to coastal paths and into Berwick.
Loved our week and would definitely book again next time in the area.


Jonathan from Retford stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in October 2022


Great cottage. Just what we needed.

Review submitted on Wed, 05 Oct 2022
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Schoolmasters retreat is a lovely, immaculate and relaxing place to stay and fully equiped to cater for all our needs.
The location was perfect for our planned sight seeing trips and great for crossing into Scotland.
We would highly recommend a stay here.


Gillian from Derby stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in September 2022


Lovely stay …again !

Review submitted on Wed, 21 Sep 2022
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was our second visit to Schoolmaster’s Retreat and just as enjoyable as our first. The cottage is very comfortable , well equipped and is very attractively decorated and spotlessly clean.
We love this area with its wonderful beaches , glorious scenery and interesting places to visit . There are great bike rides and lots of good walks close by. There is a variety of nice eating places if you don’t feel like cooking.
I wholly recommend staying at Schoolmaster’s Retreat to explore this lovely area and we have recommended it to friends who have also enjoyed staying here.



Wendy from Helmsley stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in September 2022


Schoolmaster's Retreat - Great place to stay

Review submitted on Fri, 08 Jul 2022
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very warm welcome from Ros. Property is extremely comfortable and well equipped. In a great position to explore Northumbrian coast and Scottish Lowlands.


Robert from Nottingham stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in June 2022


Fabulous retreat

Review submitted on Tue, 21 Jun 2022
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We were recommended School masters retreat by some friends and we were not disappointed. Originally planned to visit earlier but caught covid so was unable to go, Ros was so understanding and helpful in getting us rebooked even managing to resell some of our days and crediting this for our new booking.The cottage is in a lovely part of the country, close to both good beaches and countryside. The property is well equipped with everything one would need if you wished to completely self cater. The property is well furnished having a comfortable bed and good en-suite. Ros left us with a lovely welcome hamper to get you started with your stay,theGinger biscuits were delicious. There is good information about the area and where to eat which was very helpful. Will definitely be returning to enjoy the area further. Most importantly to us when staying somewhere is that the place is clean which the Schoolmasters cottage was spotless with Ros having very high covid precautions in place. If you wish to stay in a lovely place, relax, enjoy lovely beach walks or visit historical places in a great part of the country then this is for you.

Steve from Helmsley stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in June 2022


A beautifully design cottage accommodation for two people. Very clean and a superb welcome hamper.

Review submitted on Tue, 03 May 2022
4.3
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Our first stay in Northumberland, so we were very lucky to find this cottage, and it seemed ideal to visit coastal areas. Plenty of lovely places to eat out, but you certainly need your car.

Richard from Birmingham stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in April 2022


Delightful cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 03 May 2022
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A comfortable and delightful cottage which has been tastefully decorated to a high standard and provided all our requirements for a wonderful stay.

John from Standon, Ware stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in April 2022


Fabulous Cottage

Review submitted on Fri, 15 Apr 2022
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We enjoyed a wonderful stay in this stunning cottage. A perfect place to come back to after days exploring the surrounding area and pretty villages.

Susan from Edinburgh stayed at School Master's Retreat for 3 nights in April 2022


Great accommodation.Strongly recommended

Review submitted on Thu, 07 Apr 2022
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
First class accommodation.Everything you needed for a comfortable stay.Ros was always available if need be.Strongly recommended.

Sonia from Newark stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in March 2022


Luxury and very peaceful.

Review submitted on Sun, 24 Oct 2021
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A delightful stay in the beautiful cottage. Everything you could want, and the perfect location for exploring the area.

Andrew from Poole stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in October 2021


Great holiday !

Review submitted on Tue, 12 Oct 2021
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday at Schoolmaster’s Retreat . . The cottage is extremely well situated close to the beaches , the coastal bike route and Berwick yet quiet and peaceful. The cottage is very well appointed with everything you need and is tastefully furnished.The area is beautiful and there are some quirky places to visit close by eg Chillingham Castle, Paxton House. Ros provided us with useful guidance about places to eat . We would definitely recommend the area and this cottage as a super place to stay. We are booking again for next year!

Guest from Helmsley stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in October 2021


Excellent, Comfortable Cottage

Review submitted on Wed, 29 Sep 2021
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Excellent cottage. First class, comfortable and superbly furnished. Welcome pack a nice touch. Great situation for Scottish Borders,
Berwick and south of Scremerston. We had a great stay and Ros was very helpful with suggestions for places to visit. Perfect for 2 people and we would certainly not hesitate to return. It was top class!!


John from Lincoln stayed at School Master's Retreat for 4 nights in September 2021


A great place to stay

Review submitted on Tue, 07 Sep 2021
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This is our 2nd stay here and it was just as comfortable and pleasant as the 1st.
Ros and David were the perfect hosts.
They were very helpful when needed but never interfered.
The hedgehog in the garden was a nice surprize.
All in all a great break.
Cheers Geoff and Jenny.


Geoffrey from Mansfield stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in August 2021


A special place

Review submitted on Sat, 21 Aug 2021
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a very relaxing time at School Master's Retreat. The accomodation was excellent - beautifully furnished, immaculate and very comfortable. We enjoyed relaxing in the courtyard - looking at the village church.
Rosalind and David are lovely hosts and so helpful and thoughtful. The Welcome Hamper was very generous. We had White Company toiletries too !
Wonderful beaches were close by ( you can see the sea from the courtyard) and such a quiet , peaceful area. We can't wait to return.


Brian from Chester stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in August 2021


A real retreat

Review submitted on Tue, 10 Aug 2021
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
From the moment we booked Ros could not have been more helpful. The cottage a real gem with absolutely everything you would need in a home from home. Some good maps and advice were also available. With lots to do just on the doorstep of this lovely cottage a most enjoyable stay.

Paul Macaskill from Halkirk stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in July 2021


Modern, clean, comfortable cottage.

Review submitted on Mon, 19 Jul 2021
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely modern, well equipped, comfortable cottage. Generous size for 2 people, with good layout. Close to main routes.

Glenda from Ossett stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in July 2021


Stylish cottage for two, very comfortable.

Review submitted on Mon, 28 Jun 2021
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A beautiful cottage, very stylish and comfortable. Quiet location, ideal for a couple. Location is an excellent base to visit nearby beaches and towns.

Christine from Wakefield stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in June 2021


Lovely stay in comfortable cottage

Review submitted on Sat, 19 Jun 2021
4.7
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We recently enjoyed a wonderful relaxing week in this gorgeous little cottage. It was beautifully decorated and furnished, with some well thought out touches, and equipped with almost everything you could need! The open plan layout works particularly well for a couple. The bedroom is lovely and the bed was incredibly comfortable. We slept so well every night, also partly because of all the fresh air we were getting while exploring this stunning part of the country. The cottage is well located near the A1 so it's ideal for travelling along the coastline to visit the incredible huge sandy beaches, or the pretty towns and villages. It's not very easy to get around without a car, and we had some difficulty with both taxis and buses trying to get into nearby Berwick, but with a car it's quite straightforward. We found some nice places to eat and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Ros, the owner, was friendly and helpful without being intrusive, and gave us some useful information about places to visit. The small courtyard garden is a pleasant suntrap. We enjoyed having breakfast out there and also relaxing on the comfortable loungers. The cottage was exceptionally clean and the Covid measures were very good. All in all, we had a wonderful holiday in this lovely retreat.

Claire from Faversham stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in June 2021


Delightful Hideaway

Review submitted on Wed, 09 Jun 2021
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Delightful cottage, tucked away but close to main arterial road. Perfect for exploring both the north coast of England and the Scottish Borders.
Hosts helpful but not obtrusive.
Would highly recommend & would stay again!


Sarah from Bishops Stortford stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in May 2021


Near Berwick upon Tweed

Review submitted on Thu, 20 May 2021
4.7
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
It was very comfortable, super clean and a relaxing place to stay. Even though the property is on a main road in Scremerston there is very little road noise. The location is a great jumping off point to either Scotland, Northumberland beaches or Northumberland National Park.
Berwick has a lot of history to offer and also some hidden independent shops and cafes. Would particularly recommend Mule on Rouge and opposite them is an amazing organic shop selling fresh and dry organic food, household goods and clothes.


Rochelle from Ilkley stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in May 2021


Ros replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for submitting your review and delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay here in Northumberland. Pleased you liked the location. For the benefit of future guests- the road in the village you prefer to is actually classed a U road, not a main road. It only serves the houses in the village. It is a wide road as many years ago it was part of the great north coaching route until the current A1 was constructed decades ago away from the village. Kind regards.

A lovely place to stay

Review submitted on Tue, 03 Nov 2020
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A great property to stay, easy walkable to coast , great places to eat luxury accommodation with a welcome pack of cakes tea ,milk and coffee.

Brenda from Harrogate stayed at School Master's Retreat for 4 nights in October 2020


A stylish and extremely comfortable retreat

Review submitted on Sat, 19 Sep 2020
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Excellent location for a wide variety of activities. The best shower we have experienced in a rented property. We had a lovely, relaxing holiday.

Kenneth from Holmfirth stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in September 2020


Welcome break.

Review submitted on Thu, 10 Sep 2020
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived to find everything we needed to start our stay such as tea, coffee,milk,cake and biscuits. We were blown away by the cleanlyness and decor. The cottage felt homely and comfy, we could not fault anything and Ros was so friendly and helpful she actually took time out to supply us a list of reccomded restaurants in the area. All in all the week was great and we would definately return. We would reccomend anyone to stay here it was great.
5 out 5
Cheers Rosalind xx


Geoff and Jennifer from Mansfield stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in September 2020


Excellent cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 17 Aug 2020
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
School Master’s Retreat is a superb, clean, comfortable and cosy cottage. It is very well equipped with attractive furnishings. The cottage is immaculate with excellent Covid-19 measures in place which enabled us to feel comfortable staying there during the current situation. The owners were very friendly and welcoming (following social distancing rules). School Master’s Retreat is 2 minutes drive from the A1 so it is really easy to get to local places of interest. There is a also a lovely coastal footpath in walking distance from the cottage and the nearby quiet Cocklawburn beach is worth a visit. We think the cottage is of a very high standard and really reasonably priced. It was a pleasure to stay here and we would highly recommend it.

Mark from Lincoln stayed at School Master's Retreat for 3 nights in August 2020


Lovely stay

Review submitted on Mon, 17 Aug 2020
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Just returned from a week at the Schoolmasters Retreat, the cottage was just perfect, extremely comfortable and had everything we required. The cleanliness was outstanding, Ros and David had obviously worked very hard to adhere to the COVID 19 guidelines( it was much appreciated). Weather was good and the location of the cottage was ideal for local beaches and numerous places to eat.
We will definitely return.

Pat and Doug from Sunderland.


doug and pat from stayed at School Master's Retreat for 2 nights in August 2020


Gorgeous place to stay

Review submitted on Thu, 16 Jul 2020
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Schoolmasters Retreat is a beautiful place, immaculately clean and very comfortable. Everything you need is available and the owners are there to help with anything required. We had a perfect short stay.

from stayed at School Master's Retreat for 1 nights in July 2020


Returning visit

Review submitted on Thu, 24 Oct 2019
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We loved everything about the property that we were happy to return. It is the perfect place to relax and explore. The owners are excellent hosts, and we would recommend a visit.

Andrew from Poole stayed at School Master's Retreat for 9 nights in October 2019


Ros replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Carolyn, It was lovely to see you both again and thank you for your lovely review.... hope to see you next time you are up this way. Bye for now, R x

Excellent well equipped cottage with a luxury feel

Review submitted on Sun, 11 Aug 2019
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very well equipped cottage with everything you could imagine you might need. Very friendly hosts but also respectful if needing privacy.
Especially suited to those that enjoy a luxurious touch as detailed attention has been given to providing a stylish interior.
Personal touches with fresh flowers, and welcome pack of tea, coffee etc plus Prosecco!


Katherine from Sunningdale, Ascot stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in August 2019


Ros replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your review of School Master's Retreat it was lovely to meet you and hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Ros.

Peaceful And Relaxing

Review submitted on Wed, 24 Jul 2019
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A very pretty cottage in a good location with friendly hosts. Loved the coastal walk from the cottage into Berwick.

Sarah from Edinburgh stayed at School Master's Retreat for 3 nights in July 2019


Ros replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Sarah, Thank you for writing a review, so pleased you enjoyed the recommended coastal walk into Berwick- we love it too! Hope you see you again, you are always very welcome. Bye for now, R

Wonderfully relaxing holiday

Review submitted on Tue, 23 Jul 2019
4.7
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The cottage is extremely comfortable and well-equipped with everything you could possibly want! The hosts were very attentive and very helpful.It's a beautiful part of the country which is largely undiscovered; we would definitely recommend staying at this cottage.

Angie from Norwich stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in July 2019


Ros replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Angie, So pleased you enjoyed School Master's Retreat! It was a delight to have you both to stay. Kind rregards, Ros.

Fabulous cottage in a wonderful county

Review submitted on Tue, 02 Jul 2019
4.7
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The cottage is as lovely as you imagine from the photographs, very stylish, exceptionally clean and comfortable too.
Very well equipped so that you do not need to take lots of extras with you plus tea, coffee, milk and biscuits for your arrival and Prosecco in the fridge!
You can take a lovely walk to the beach from the property through some wonderful countryside and take a break at a lovely farm style cafe (pot a doodle do) where food is really good and staff friendly.
Lots of good info in the cottage, you are spoilt for choice with things to see and do in this part of the world.
We really had a great week here and fell in love with Northumberland very quickly........cant wait to return.


Linda from Chipping Sodbury stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in June 2019


Ros replied more than 1 year ago
Hi thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. So pleased you enjoyed your stay it means a lot to us to have happy guests! Great to chat with you before you left and delighted to hear we may see you again in the future, you are very welcome to either of our cottages. Take care, bye for now. R

22nd June - 29th June 2019

Review submitted on Mon, 01 Jul 2019
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The Schoolmasters Retreat provided us with superb accommodation during our holiday. It was comfortable, furnished to a very high standard and spotlessly clean. We felt it was a real home from home experience. The owners, Ros and David had thought of everything and it was extremely well equipped for a self catering holiday. The location of the cottage was perfect and so quiet. It was lovely relaxing in the garden just .listening to the birdsong. The cottage was in a great location to tour Northumberland. A lovely, refreshing break.

Judith from Caerphilly stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in June 2019


Ros replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for your review of School Master's Retreat. It was an absolute delight to have you to stay, pleased to hear you thoroughly enjoyed your holiday. We hope to see you again soon, Kind regards R and D

Despite the weather!

Review submitted on Sun, 16 Jun 2019
4.5
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
All round, a very enjoyable week spent in North Northumberland in the cottage. The owners were superb and ensured our holiday was very successful. Thank you.

William from Huntingdon stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in June 2019


Ros replied more than 1 year ago
Dear William, Thank you so much for your review, delighted you enjoyed your stay despite the inclement weather. Hopefully better weather next time, should you choose to return, you are very welcome. Kind regards, Ros.

Peaceful retreat

Review submitted on Sun, 02 Jun 2019
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A delightful and luxurious cottage providing everything we could possibly need for our weeks stay in this beautiful part of the country. A quiet location, on a bus route, yet within a short drive away from good places to eat in Berwick and nearby villages. Two good cafes within walking distance. The cottage is ideally situated to explore the wonderful castles and beaches nearby and is truly a comfortable place for couples wanting a peaceful retreat.

Shelagh from Leeds stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in May 2019


Ros replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Shelagh, Thank you so much for your lovely review, so glad you enjoyed your stay at School Master's. You are very welcome here anytime. Hope to see you again soon, all the best for now. Ros.

A Lovely Relaxing Short Break

Review submitted on Thu, 16 May 2019
4.7
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The cottage was very clean and had everything you could need. Would recommend to friends and family.

John from Wilmington stayed at School Master's Retreat for 4 nights in May 2019


Ros replied more than 1 year ago
Dear John, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. It was good to meet on your day of arrival. Delighted you enjoyed the cottage. I hope the information I supplied on the Farne Islands prior to your holiday had a good influence on your day trip to the Farnes that I noted from the visitor book in the cottage you enjoyed. Thank you also for the compliments on the information on the local area provided in the cottage, it is useful for us to have feedback from our guests. Thank you for choosing our cottage and we hope to see you again. All the best for now. R

Romantic and cosy.............................................

Review submitted on Thu, 11 Apr 2019
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very cosy accommodation, it was perfect. Just what we were looking for. Lots to do nearby. ..........

Nathan from Halifax stayed at School Master's Retreat for 3 nights in April 2019


Ros replied more than 1 year ago
So pleased you enjoyed your stay in the cottage and our wonderful local area too. Hope to host you again, you are a;ways welcome. Bye for now. R

Superb Spring Break

Review submitted on Tue, 05 Mar 2019
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was our third visit to this wonderful cottage for two. We absolutely love the quality and cleanliness that it offers. We always sleep so well and come home refreshed and well rested... everything a holiday should be. We have stayed at many cottages over the years, all recommended by Premier Cottage guide and this one is undoubtedly our favourite. The owners are very helpful if needed, otherwise they leave you to enjoy your holiday in peace. The cottage is ideally situated for not only visiting the Northumberland attractions but also enjoying long walks on the nearby sandy beaches of the Lindisfarne Nature Reserve. This time we also enjoyed a day out in Edinburgh - only 40 minutes by train.

Guest from stayed at School Master's Retreat for 2 nights in February 2019


Rosalind replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for lovely review! it was, as ever, an absolute pleasure to have you both to stay. Pleased to hear you left feeling refreshed. We look forward to hosting you again soon. Best wishes to you, Ros.

Winters stay at School Masters Retreat

Review submitted on Tue, 18 Dec 2018
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed at this property on a pre Christmas break. The property is very well appointed with all the facilities you would want. It Is an ideal property for a couple looking for a cosy retreat.
The location is brilliant just off the A1 enabling visits to all local attractions. We went to Edinburgh on the train and the journey of about70 miles only takes 40 minutes direct from Berwick. We were very lucky with the weather in that it did not rain all week and we enjoyed many a fine walk along the rigged coastal paths.




David replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Stuart, Thank you for your review of your holiday. Really pleased you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you both again. With good wishes for Christmas and the New Year.

Romantic getaway

Review submitted on Sun, 09 Dec 2018
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our second visit to the Retreat and it was as lovely as we remembered it. A weekend of complete tranquility and comfort despite the horrible weather outside!



D and R replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Lindsay, Thank you for submitting your review for School Master's Retreat. Delighted you hear you had such a good time, despite the winter weather. Look forward to hosting you in the future. All the best for the Festive Season.

A well thought out, comfortable, cottage for two

Review submitted on Wed, 03 Oct 2018
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The cottage, attached to the main residence, is half a mile from the A1, and as such within easy reach of numerous wonderful Northumbrian places to visit. The owner has equipped the place with considerable thought for her visitors comfort, there is hardly anything needed. Books, DVD's, flyers for all tourist areas, and the kitchen equipment covered all eventualities. There is a small courtyard at the back, big enough to turn a car around in, with a table and chairs for warmer evenings, and completely private.
The attention to detail is second to none, with good quality fixtures and fittings. We asked for a thinner duvet as the bedroom is very cosy and one was provided within 24 hours (it had to be purchased, as we were the only guests to request this!) All in all a very happy week, and if we choose to go back to this part of UK we would not hesitate to use this cottage again.


Sue from Leicester stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in September 2018


Just right for two

Review submitted on Mon, 01 Oct 2018
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The Schoolmaster's Retreat is the perfect base for exploring Northumbria, close to roads, rail and wonderful places to visit to suit all tastes, including stunning beaches. Warm, comfortable with everything you could possibly need for a self catering holiday, with beautiful touches in the decor and furnishings. This was our second visit and we will be back.

Ian and Alyse from Bakewell stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in September 2018


School Master's Retreat - A Real Gem!!

Review submitted on Mon, 24 Sep 2018
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We would thoroughly recommend this wonderfully appointed, very comfortable cottage for two. Immaculately clean and in a great location for exploring the Northumberland Coast. We loved the huge sandy beach 5 minutes away and were lucky enough to see a pod of Dolphins swimming close to the shore one afternoon. We went home totally relaxed and refreshed. We will certainly return, thank you!

from stayed at School Master's Retreat for 3 nights in September 2018


School Master’s Retreat

Review submitted on Tue, 18 Sep 2018
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautiful cottage, well appointed and tastefully decorated to the highest standard. Fantastic location to explore amazing beaches and historic sites and towns. My only fault if you can call it such was the bed. It was so firm that we slept badly and woke up very stiff and aching every morning. However the bed linen was beautiful and the duvet very cosy. Despite the bed, we would love to book again but will be bringing a topper with us next time!!
Ros the owner was very helpful with recommendations for restaurants and had written on a map all the various sites to see, places to sample local cuisine etc. We used this everyday of our holiday and found it invaluable. Thank you so much for this, much appreciated.


Brenda from Ashbourne stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in September 2018


Rosalind replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Brenda, Thank you for submitting your review, delighted you enjoyed your holiday here in Northumberland. Sorry to hear you found the bed too firm to your liking, we do appreciate that firmness is down to individual preference. We are always appreciative of guest feedback. In response to your comments we now have available, (upon request at time of booking) a topper for guests who prefer a soft bed. For the benefit of other guests reading this, the mattress in this cottage is a 2000 pocket sprung orthopedic mattress. In all honesty, all other guest comments we have received in regard to this bed are that guests have slept very well/if not too well! We hope to host you in the future, you are very welcome. Kind regards.

School Master's Retreat

Review submitted on Sun, 26 Aug 2018
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was a beautiful cottage with very high standards of both comfort and cleanliness. The cottage was homely yet stylish and had a real sense of relaxtion about it. We have stayed in many holiday cottages and this was the best. The location is excellent for accessing both the coast and the National Park . There are numerous activities in the area and it was very easy to fill our week. Ros, the host, was very welcoming but not at all intrusive which we really appreciated. We only wished we had booked two weeks!

Karen from Barnstaple stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in August 2018


Just perfect

Review submitted on Wed, 08 Aug 2018
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
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Angela from Leicester stayed at School Master's Retreat for 6 nights in July 2018


A Beautiful Bolthole for Two!

Review submitted on Tue, 03 Jul 2018
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
School Master's Retreat was just what we were looking for, excellent quality accommodation for just the two of us, with a feeling of luxury and style throughout.
The accommodation was spotless, carefully thought out and really well equipped with lots of little touches which showed that the owners really cared about their guests. Ros and David were great hosts, there to help when needed but otherwise giving us lots of peace and privacy. They also gave us some great tips on places to visit including some fantastic beaches nearby.
Northumberland is a beautiful county and this was a really good base from which to make the most of all it has to offer.
All in all we had a lovely holiday and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to friends and family.



Andrew & Bridget from Buxton, stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in June 2018


A Fabulous Cottage in an excellent location

Review submitted on Tue, 03 Jul 2018
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our recent visit in June 2018 was our third in 12 months. School Masters Retreat is quite clearly ideal for us. The cottage is fabulous and being for two is a rarity in the self catering business. It's location was perfect, close to the gorgeous Northumberland coast, and coastal villages whilst also close to the lovely Scottish Borders. Ros and David ,the owners , are very welcoming and friendly and genuinely care that everything is OK with the cottage for their guests.
We've only been home now a few days but are already planning and looking forward to our 4th and 5th visits


Fiona and Peter from Over Burrows stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in June 2018


The Perfect Retreat

Review submitted on Thu, 21 Jun 2018
4.7
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This is the perfect base for exploring the border country and Northumbria. Comfortable with everything needed for a holiday, whatever the weather. Warm, welcoming, cosy and with lots of little unexpected extras. Simply lovely.



Excellent Cottage

Review submitted on Thu, 21 Jun 2018
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay here, lovely cottage with everything you could ask for (home from home).
The property itself is very beautiful, clean and to a high standard and is ideally located for travelling around and is a ten minute or so walk to the beach. We walked for miles along the coastal paths.

Just a shame we couldn't meet the hosts, maybe next time.




Wonderful short break

Review submitted on Sat, 16 Jun 2018
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Perfect!! Lovely cottage with everything you could want for. Tastefully furnished and spotlessly clean. Lovely sunny outside space. Great location for exploring....couldn't ask for more.

Stuart from Ambleside stayed at School Master's Retreat for 2 nights in April 2018


Maggie and Mac from Shropshire

Review submitted on Fri, 06 Apr 2018
4.5
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The cottage was perfect for a couple. Very definitely a self-contained retreat. A great place to explore Berwick, the Tweed, the Borders and the surrounding countryside. Ros and David looked after us well, making sure we had everything we needed. They very kindly spent time looking for a missing debit card and they were prompt in returning a couple of items we left behind. Our only gripe - we were a little cold downstairs, partly due to the dreadful weather we had, and partly that all the heat disappeared straight up the stairs (the bedroom was toasty warm). The living room would benefit from some sort of fire, especially when there is an ideal place to site it. Other than that we enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone.

Maggie from Much Wenlock stayed at School Master's Retreat for 5 nights in March 2018


Rosalind replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Maggie and Mac, Thank you very much for submitting your review, we always welcome and appreciate feedback. The comfort of all our lovely guests is extremely important to us. Therefore we are sorry to hear that you found the downstairs a little cold. We would have preferred for you to have informed us of this during your stay as we are unable to investigate/resolve this issue after the event. For the benefit of other potential guests reading this, the heating in the cottage is by generous capacity Worcester Bosch boiler with large capacity column radiators through out. (The entire roof and walls are all generously insulated too) The heating system was fitted by professionals 20 months ago. There is a climate control thermostat in the sitting room that allows the heating to be set to the temperature that is required by the guest. There is also a note on the thermostat with basic instructions and an offer to ask us if you require any assistance with the heating settings (as we appreciate it may not be the same as guests have in their own home). We did knock on the door and speak with you on the afternoon following your arrival to ask if all was well for you. No mention of any issue with the heating was made, nor was it when we again chatted on Easter Sunday. Upon your departure we entered the Retreat and found heating on the ground floor warm and set on a constant 21 degrees on the thermostatic display. We would politely like to mention that we have never advertised the property as having a real/open fire. Kindest Regards.

Cosy at Christmas

Review submitted on Sat, 06 Jan 2018
4.7
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
After a hectic year, I needed somewhere to relax, recharge and enjoy the festive season. The Schoolmasters Retreat did not disappoint.

I spent a peaceful, relaxing and enjoyable Christmas week. The cottage was cosy, beautifully decorated and very well equipped.

I had some amazing beach walks and Berwick-On-Tweed is a real gem. Northumberland is truly wild but wonderful.

Went home happy and relaxed. It’s a perfect for a break any time of the year but at Christmas with it decorated festively it was fabulous.

Thank you Ros.


Anita from Sheffield stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in December 2017


Truly lovely place to stay

Review submitted on Tue, 21 Nov 2017
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A very comfortable and lovely cottage in a nice quiet surrounding but close to Berwick Town Centre and dozens of other attractions, highly recommended

Tim from Wrexham stayed at School Master's Retreat for 4 nights in November 2017


Excellent accommodation for two

Review submitted on Mon, 06 Nov 2017
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Excellent accommodation in a quiet but convenient location for exploring the Northumberland coast and area.

from stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in September 2017


A fantastic place to stay.

Review submitted on Sun, 05 Nov 2017
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The School Masters Retreat ticked all the boxes, a beautiful place to stay for a peaceful holiday. The cottage was exceptional in cleanliness and comfort. We would recommend it for the perfect holiday.

Guest from stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in October 2017


Cosy cottage in a good location

Review submitted on Sat, 04 Nov 2017
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very nice comfortable cottage in a good location, not far from any of the towns, beaches and other places of interest.
The owners have worked hard to create a very clean and comfortable cottage with everything you need supplied, a pleasure to return to after a long day.


Martin from Norton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in September 2017


Superb Cottage- had an amazing time

Review submitted on Sat, 04 Nov 2017
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We enjoyed a wonderful week stay in the beautiful cottage. We loved the extremely comfy bed and sparkling cleanliness of the entire cottage. It is very well equipped with everything you could need and more. We loved the location. Only a couple of minutes to shops and restaurants (M and S simply food) and we enjoyed wonderful walks on the glorious sandy beaches close by. Thank you to the kind and helpful owners.

Guest from stayed at School Master's Retreat for 7 nights in October 2017