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Shepherds Retreat

Shepherds Retreat

4.9
out of 5
Ratings from 15 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.9
Comfort
4.8
Condition
5.0
Location
4.9
Value
4.7
Customer
Service
4.9

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Shepherds Retreat, situated on the foundations of Hadrian's Wall and set in wonderful open countryside provides a welcoming, warm and friendly place to stay.

Great Cottage with amazing views

Review submitted on Fri, 27 Dec 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
Have stayed many times at Shepherd's retreat truly amazing with perfect hosts who are on hand to assist if necessary.



Guest from Broxburn stayed at Shepherds Retreat for 3 nights in November 2024


Kevin and Leah replied 19 days ago
Thank you Karen for taking the time to write your review and recommendation. We are very pleased that you had another enjoyable / fantastic stay. We hope you had a good trip on leaving us and look forward to seeing you again in the future. Regards Kevin and Leah.

Break with friends

Review submitted on Sun, 13 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
Shepherd’s Retreat was a beautiful place to base ourselves for exploring the local area. We immediately felt at home - the cottage was very clean and comfortable and there was even a lovely cake waiting for us in the kitchen. Leah was very helpful , offering us advice about the best ways to explore around and about and even thinking to knock on the door when the Northern Lights made an appearance - an added bonus during the week. We needed more time to see this stunning part of the country and would love to visit again.

Deborah from Sutton Bonington stayed at Shepherds Retreat for 4 nights in October 2024


Kevin and Leah replied 94 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to write your review and recommendation. We are very pleased that you had an enjoyable and lovely stay, and everything met your expectations including the added bonus of the Northern Lights. We hope you had a good trip on leaving us and look forward to seeing you again in the future! Regards Kevin and Leah.

Short Break

Review submitted on Mon, 24 Jun 2024
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Spent two nights in this delightful cottage with spectacular views of the Northumberland countryside. The hosts are helpful but not intrusive with a welcome pack a lovely surprise. The cottage itself is well equipped and catered for all your needs. We enjoyed having breakfast in the lovely walled garden listening to the birds and sheep. Hadrian's wall and other sites a short distance away so perfectly located for seeing the sites. We would love to return.

Vicky from Benfleet stayed at Shepherds Retreat for 2 nights in June 2024


Kevin and Leah replied 205 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to write your review and recommendation. We are very pleased that you all had an enjoyable stay. We hope you had a good trip on leaving us and look forward to seeing you again in the future. Regards Kevin and Leah.

Beautiful cottage

Review submitted on Wed, 29 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
We had a lovely stay at the Shepherds retreat for the bank holiday weekend. The location is surprisingly quiet but there are plenty of places to eat only a short drive away. The views are incredible and the cottage is on the Hadrians wall walk.
We were very grateful for the welcome hamper and the farmhouse breakfast. Thank you for a lovely weekend!

Rebecca from Alfreton stayed at Shepherds Retreat for 3 nights in May 2024


Kevin and Leah replied 230 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to write your review and recommendation. We are very pleased that you had an enjoyable and lovely stay, and everything met your expectations. We hope you had a good trip on leaving us and look forward to seeing you again in the future! Regards Kevin and Leah.

Truly relaxing and comfortable stay at the Shepherd’s Retreat

Review submitted on Thu, 23 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
Our 3 night stay was perfect in every way. Leah and Kevin had thought of everything guests would need and more. The basket of locally produced goodies and the homemade cake made us feel so welcome. We were lucky with warm and sunny weather, so we enjoyed our tea and cake in the garden. There is a wealth of local guides and maps and a good range of dvds. We wholeheartedly recommend the Shepherd’s Retreat.

Susan from Lincoln stayed at Shepherds Retreat for 3 nights in May 2024


Kevin and Leah replied 237 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to write your review and recommendation. We are very pleased that you had an enjoyable and lovely stay, and everything met your expectations. We hope you had a good trip on leaving us and look forward to seeing you again in the future! Regards Kevin and Leah.

Beautiful place, perfect location

Review submitted on Tue, 30 Apr 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
We loved staying here, really well appointed, excellent standard and very comfortable. The cottage is in a great location to see Hadrians Wall. The views were staggering. We will definitely be back. Lemon Drizzle cake was delicious thank you Leah.

Nicola from Thirsk stayed at Shepherds Retreat for 3 nights in April 2024


Kevin and Leah replied 260 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to write your review and recommendation. It was nice to see you again and we are very pleased that you had another enjoyable and lovely stay, and everything met your expectations. We hope you had a good trip on leaving us and look forward to seeing you again in the future! Regards Kevin and Leah.

A great place to stay

Review submitted on Wed, 24 Apr 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
Shepherd’s Retreat at Carraw is the perfect place to stay when visiting Northumberland. A home from home on Hadrian’s Wall with spectacular views, really well equipped and with welcoming hosts on site. One of the best holidays we have ever had in the UK.

Margaret from London stayed at Shepherds Retreat for 6 nights in April 2024


Kevin and Leah replied 266 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to write your review and recommendation. We are very pleased that you had an enjoyable and lovely stay, making your stay one of the best holidays you have had in the UK. We hope you had a good trip on leaving us and look forward to seeing you again in the future! Regards Kevin and Leah.

A long week-end with my family close by the Hadrian Wall

Review submitted on Tue, 02 Apr 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 very comfortable and perfect for a family of 4! The children were very happy as there were games to play with and hens coming to say hello in front of the window in the morning.
Very nice view on the countryside!
Very big English breakfast.
We appreciated the flexibility to check out 30min later on Sunday.

Patricia from Easingwold stayed at Shepherds Retreat for 3 nights in March 2024


Kevin and Leah replied 287 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to write your review and recommendation. We are very pleased that you all had an enjoyable and lovely stay and made use of the games. The chickens were also pleased to see you in the morning, they did miss you when you left! We hope you all had a good trip on leaving us and look forward to seeing you again in the future! Regards Kevin and Leah.

Weekend in Hexham

Review submitted on Wed, 24 Jan 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
A great stay and lovely gift pack of goodies to welcome us. The bedrooms are especially comfortable - a very good night's sleep.

Guest from York stayed at Shepherds Retreat for 2 nights in January 2024


Kevin and Leah replied 350 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to write your review and recommendation. We are very pleased that you all had an enjoyable and lovely stay. We hope you all had a good trip on leaving us and look forward to seeing you again in the future! Regards Kevin and Leah.

Amazing retreat near hadrians wall Hexham and corbridge

Review submitted on Mon, 11 Dec 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 accommodation for relaxing break with friendly hosts. Everything is perfect. Close to many places to explore.

Margaret from Broxburn stayed at Shepherds Retreat for 3 nights in December 2023


Kevin and Leah replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Karen for taking the time to write your review and recommendation. We are very pleased that you had another enjoyable / fantastic stay. We hope you had a good trip on leaving us and look forward to seeing you again in the future. Regards Kevin and Leah.

Hadrians wall

Review submitted on Mon, 02 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 fabulous well equipped cottage right on Hadrians wall.
Wonderful views and so much to do locally.

Christine from Leicester stayed at Shepherds Retreat for 7 nights in September 2023


Kevin and Leah replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to write your review and recommendation. We are very pleased that you had an enjoyable stay. We hope you had a good trip on leaving us and look forward to seeing you again in the future. Regards Kevin and Leah.

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
Stayed at Carraw and Vista View many times over the years but first trip to Shepherds Retreat. It did not disappoint. Had fantastic stay. Leah and Kevin are great hosts. Everything was outstanding including the weather.

Margaret from Broxburn stayed at Shepherds Retreat for 3 nights in September 2023


Kevin and Leah replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to write your review and recommendation. We are very pleased that you had another enjoyable / fantastic stay. We hope you had a good trip on leaving us and look forward to seeing you again in the future. Regards Kevin and Leah.

Not Disappointed.

Review submitted on Thu, 31 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
We found the Shepherds Retreat all we wanted - very clean and comfortable, with a high standard of furnishing and decor and kitchen. It was lovely and the lemon drizzle cake Leak left for us was delicious. We really felt they had the comforts of the visitor in mind.The location on Hadrian's Wall near Vindolanda and Housesteads and not far from Hexham was good. The views from the cottage and patio were stunning. All in all a great choice. Thank you!

Mary Ann from London stayed at Shepherds Retreat for 6 nights in August 2023


Kevin and Leah replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to write your review and recommendation. We are very pleased that you had an enjoyable stay. We hope you had a good trip on leaving us and look forward to seeing you again in the future. Regards Kevin and Leah.

A lovely week in May

Review submitted on Tue, 30 May 2023
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Cottage in beautiful position, although close to a sometimes busy road. Easy walking directly from it onto Hadrian's Wall and surrounding country. Cottage quite small and eating area a bit cramped. Fine for two people for a week though. Nice sitting out area facing south - where we enjoyed watching the multi-coloured chickens (we were blessed with near perfect weather. Lovely touches like real plants inside and clustered around the front door and flowers on the table to welcome us. Bed a bit hard for me but I have chronic back problems. Facilities good - ensuite bathrooms and kitchen. Library of local leaflets and books very good. Many interesting places/walks within easy reach to visit. Electric car recharging point worked well once we all worked out how to do it!

Penny from Buxton stayed at Shepherds Retreat for 7 nights in May 2023


Kevin and Leah replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to write your review and recommendation. We are very pleased that you had an enjoyable stay. We hope you had a good trip on leaving us and look forward to seeing you again in the future. Regards Kevin and Leah.

Lovely cottage in great location

Review submitted on Fri, 24 Mar 2023
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
Really friendly and helpful owners. Gorgeous cottage kitted out to a high standard, great location right on the wall and bus route.

Sarah from Malvern stayed at Shepherds Retreat for 5 nights in March 2023


Kevin and Leah replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to write your review and recommendation. We are very pleased that you had enjoyable stay. We hope you had a good trip on leaving us and look forward to seeing you again in the future. Regards Kevin and Leah.