Apple Tree Lodge | Swarland | Old Swarland | Northumbria

5.0★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

46 Customer Review(s)

Anne
September 2024

“Lovely property and hosts !”

Ideally situated for visiting coast and sights will definitley be returning.

Ideally situated for visiting coast and sights will definitley be returning.

- Anne, September 2024
Andrea July 2024

“Very relaxing hoilday , excellent accommodation would say you definitely need your own transport.”

Good area to explore overall excellent big thankyou to owners .

- Andrea, July 2024

Thankyou so much for your kind feedback and hope you will return sometime! Regards Dianne Property Owner
Robart July 2024

“Everything about this property was excellent The owners Mr and Mrs Proctor and their son Andrew could not do enough for us to make our stay more memorable The welcome pack on our arrival was such a nice thought Three generations of our family stayed the week and we all throughly enjoyed it especially the tour round the farm.”

The family plan is definitely to go back again!

- Robart, July 2024
Rowena May 2024

“An excellent stay in Apple Tree Lodge.”

Everything about the lodge is very good, facilities, cleanliness and location. Extremely helpful owners and a lovely welcome pack. We all loved our stay and will be back to further explore this beautiful area. Thank you

- Rowena, May 2024
Glenda May 2024

“This is a lovely lodge in a beautiful position.”

The owners left a super welcome pack with all the essentials needed and treats too This part of Northumberland is such a beautiful, historic and interesting area and will need to return to experience it all Hope to return

- Glenda, May 2024
Gill April 2024

“We had a really lovely week in Apple tree lodge, very comfortable, clean and welcoming (very nice welcoming goodie pack, thank you).”

The owners were very friendly, welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. We would definitely recommend this beautiful cottage. We even had deer and pheasants in the garden.

- Gill, April 2024
David April 2024

“Lovely quiet and warm place for a family get together.”

Diane was ever so helpful and the welcome items were a delight. Handy for all of Northumberland and a place we would gladly return to.

- David, April 2024
Dot March 2024

“Lodge exceeded our expectations, excellent in every respect!”

Extra welcome package was delicious. Lovely owners and accommodation and great location for exploring Northumberland. The coast is a hidden gem and we particularly enjoyed Northumberland Zoo, Nelson’s in the Park, Alnwick Gardens, Northumberland Arms etc etc! We will be back. Thank you to our hosts!

- Dot, March 2024

Thankyou so much for your great review. I am so pleased you enjoyed your week in Apple Tree and would love to see you again! Property Owner
Andrew October 2023

“Apple Tree Lodge, such a beautiful place to stay in.”

The owners are so friendly, really nice people, nothing is too much trouble, they go out of their way for you. The lodge, wow, stunning. So clean, decorated to the highest standards and the furnishings are of the same quality. Views are beautiful with lovely garden area. Patio with outside table and chairs plus a BBQ. Book yourselves in, you will not be disappointed. Andrew Scott

- Andrew, October 2023

Thankyou so much for your amazing feedback. So glad you enjoyed your stay in Apple Tree Lodge and hope you will return. Please give my best wishes to your parents! Kind Regards Dianne Property Owner
Alan October 2023

“Very clean and comfortable lodge.”

Nice welcome pack. Lovely and quiet with good countryside views.

- Alan, October 2023
Lesley September 2023

“Wonderful! Lovely and peaceful surroundings.”

Luxurious property, very well equipped and very clean. For those who can't cope with stairs, the downstairs bedroom & ensuite are perfect and with a wonderful shower. The owners are very warm, friendly & approachable and extremely helpful. If we ever holiday in that area again we would have no hesitation in booking again.

- Lesley, September 2023

Thankyou so much for your excellent feedback and your kind words and would love you to return to Apple Tree lodge. Regards Diane Property Owner
Terence September 2023

“Absolutely beautiful Lodge in beautiful surroundings.”

Owners very generous, answered any questions made them selves available if needed and left a lovely welcome pack. The lodge is a good point to explore Northumberland , so quiet and beautiful night sky's. The lodge itself is very well equipped we didn't want for anything. Will definatley return to Appletree Lodge .

- Terence, September 2023
Elizebeth September 2023

“A comfortable lodge which is perfectly located for seeing Northumberland’s many attractions.”

Welcoming and friendly hosts. Highly recommend

- Elizebeth, September 2023
Karina July 2023

“Extremely clean and comfortable.”

Great location to easily get about by car to local attractions and the local shop. Slept amazing! Very comfortable beds and fantastic water pressure in the shower. Would highly recommend.

- Karina, July 2023
Kath May 2023

“We booked this cottage as my older Uncle and Aunt wanted to see Northumberland and it is ideally placed to visit many locations.”

What a great find. The lodge was perfect. Can easily sleep 6 adults and has 2 shower rooms and a bathroom. So comfortable and well equipped. Dianne is an absolute darling and ensures everything is as she would want it. Unlike many self catered properties she supplied us with milk, bacon, orange juice, fruit bread, tea and coffee along with the more practical tea towels, cloths, dishwasher tablets and washing up liquid. Wifi was good too so no worries if your phone signal isn't great in that area. To top it off we had the most gorgeous pair of twin lambs to entertain us each day. The 4 of them escaped their Mum's a few times and played in front of the lodge. Dianne also sent her husband over to dig me some wild garlic for my garden. They honestly couldn't do enough for us. Would highly recommend and hope to go back.

- Kath, May 2023
Jim December 2022

“Apple Tree Lodge was very comfortable in all ways and excellently fitted out with everything that you would need for an enjoyable stay, particularly in the kitchen where there is ample cutlery, crockery and utensils.”

Nothing is worse than having to run the dishwasher every day. There is more than enough outdoor space for pets to run free, especially, I imagine in the summer months, are stay was over Christmas. All in all a very enjoyable stay.

- Jim, December 2022
Stuart Henry October 2022

“Wonderful stay in a well-positioned lodge.”

Clean, modern, quiet and stress-free stay well within reach of the coastal towns nearby. Welcome pack on arrival with plenty of goodies. Highly recommended

- Stuart Henry, October 2022
Diane August 2022

“Wow what a place!”

! We have just returned from the best week at Apple Tree Lodge. The lodge is in a perfect, central location to visit the beaches and castles northumberland has to offer. The lodge has a huge garden, fabulous for the kids to play on! Inside it is spacious, clean and homely. We arrived to bacon, sausage, eggs, bread, milk and wine which was a lovely, thoughtful touch. We were lucky to stay next to a family who had been visiting the lodges for 9 years in a row who gave us some great recommendations to visit in the area. A great place to visit with the family.

- Diane, August 2022
Vincent July 2022

“Lovely peaceful setting.”

Loads of space for the children to run around. The removal of the play area a few weeks before arrival was a disappointment for the grandchildren and one reason for booking. Noise was a bit of a surprise due to the hard floors and presumably lack of sound insulation in the floors. You could hear every footstep and snoring from above. The shower sounded like a monsoon. One bin bag for a group of 6 for a week obviously not adequate. Other than that it was a really nice break, the lodges lovely and setting wonderful.

- Vincent, July 2022
Joanne July 2022

“The property is in a beautiful location away from any hustle and bustle but is in a great location for exploring Northumberland.”

We had a fantastic family holiday. The facilities are simply perfect.

- Joanne, July 2022
Pam July 2022

“Lovely property in a beautiful location, very well equipped.”

The owners are nearby and nothing is too much trouble. Definitely highly recommended.

- Pam, July 2022
Lisa May 2022

“We had a wonderful week at Apple Tree Lodge.”

Wonderful surroundings and a great base for exploring Northumberland. The lodge was spotless and the owners were very friendly. The farmer let our children feed the lambs with milk which they loved! If you’re looking for a beautiful and peaceful stay not too far from amenities then Apple Tree Lodge is perfect!

- Lisa, May 2022
Alexis April 2022

“An outstanding property in a relaxing and immaculate farm setting and a wonderful area with so much to see and do.”

Lovely welcoming friendly owners. We would highly recommend this property to anyone thinking about getaway in this area.

- Alexis, April 2022

Thankyou so much for your wonderfull feedback. I hope you will return to Apple Tree Lodge. Dianne Property Owner
Sally May 2021

“Beautiful location and totally relaxed week.”

- Sally, May 2021
Carole October 2020

“We booked this lodge last minute for a few days break.”

The lodge was perfect. The owner, Mrs Proctor had done everything to make our stay comfortable and safe with the added touch of milk, tinned biscuits, wine and cake. The lodge is close to places to visit and a lovely pub in Felton. Lots of walks to go on. We will certainly be going back. Thank you

- Carole, October 2020
Maureen September 2020

“The cottage and location were excellent,very clean and tidy and everything worked as it should do.”

(Apart from the lock in the main bathroom which had to have a good slam to make it shut).l know l should have mentioned it to Mrs Proctor but we didn't get the opportunity. Other than that everything else was great and we look forward to going back next year.

- Maureen, September 2020
Sue July 2020

“There are so many things to love about this property.”

Spotlessly clean with crisp white bed linen, fluffy towels, top quality furnishings and every home comfort thought of such as fresh milk, wine and a fruit cake awaiting when we arrived. Friendly helpful owners, and what a setting - the really well kept grounds perfect for sitting out on the decking and peacefully enjoying the Northumberland countryside.

- Sue, July 2020
Nicola August 2019

“Our arrival at Apple Tree Lodge couldn't have been nicer.”

The Procters were very friendly and the welcome pack was lovely. The accommodation and grounds were immaculate and stunning. Absolutley all our needs and more were catered for, you truly have thought of everything. Thank you so much for our stay there we would highly recommend it!!

- Nicola, August 2019
Marie July 2019

“Lovely lodge with better than expected furnishings etc.”

My grandchildren really enjoyed the small play area.

- Marie, July 2019
Karen July 2019

“Apple tree cottage is a luxurious lodge with loads of space, great finishings and a super garden to enjoy.”

It is peaceful and the very thoughtful extras which were included, such as homemade bread, wine and biscuits on arrival were a lovely touch. We had a very relaxing stay with everything we could have hoped for in a self- catering lodge and much more! We would definitely recommend it and would very happily stay there again if we are back in that area.

- Karen, July 2019
Barry June 2019

“Apple Tree Lodge is a very clean and well appointed pine lodge in the grounds of Old Swarland Hall.”

We were warmly welcomed by the owner, Mrs Proctor, who had left us wine, biscuits and freshly made bread. All in all a well a beautiful place to enjoy what the area has to offer. We had originally booked different accommodation but was told by Sykes, in November, that it was not available due to scheduled maintenance issues. This seemed odd as you would think any issues would be sorted through the winter months rather than in mid to high season. When we visited the site of the original accommodation, there were no signs of maintenance anywhere. What actually happened I do not know but we were very happy with our second choice and would certainly book it again.

- Barry, June 2019
Anthony May 2019

“The cottage was really well presented, very clean and comprehensively equipped.”

The weather during the first full week of May was cold and wet - just as well then that the cottage was so good. Mr and Mrs Proctor were really friendly and helpful - we would recommend this property without a second thought. Thank you.

- Anthony, May 2019
Olwyn April 2019

“Ideal situation for the sites of Northumberland.”

In lovely countryside but close to the coast. Very helpful and friendly hosts.

- Olwyn, April 2019
Pauline March 2019

“The Lodge was exactly as described and included a lovely welcome pack.”

The owners were extreemly welcoming ,friendly and helpful. Very quiet and peaceful. Several gastro pubs nearby and all but one welcomed our dog. Fantastic beaches nearby and lots to do.

- Pauline, March 2019
Diana December 2018

“This is a lovely, spacious family holiday house.”

We were there for Christmas and the welcome pack and Christmas decorations were much appreciated. The only criticisms would be the excessive number of scatter cushions in every room and the artificial plants - all of which had to be moved out of the way during our stay. The other thing that caused us some discomfort was the very small television high up on the wall in the corner of the room - not good!

- Diana, December 2018
David June 2018

“Apart from our visits to Alnwick Castle and gardens, seeing the Puffins on the Inner Farne, and visiting the best pound for pound attraction I have been to in many years at Beamish, the apart but was Mrs Proctor the owner.”

She was the icing on the cake for us. Always a smile and nothing too much trouble for her. The property was spotlessly clean, well furnished and with all facilities. The property is ideally situated as a base to visit the many attractions in Northumberland. Staying at Apple Lodge is a pleasure, you could do a lot worse but it would be very difficult to do any better.

- David, June 2018
Helen September 2017

“Lovely lodge, clean, excellent facilities.”

Great location to visit the area. Friendly and welcoming hosts. Thoroughly recommend.

- Helen, September 2017
Julie September 2017

“Very nice welcoming owner who was there if needed but not intrusive in any way.”

- Julie, September 2017
Raymond July 2017

“IDDYLIC location convenient for beaches and ALNWICK CASTLE and CRAGSIDE”

- Raymond, July 2017
Mark April 2017

“The cottage worked brilliantly for my elderly mother with limited movement”

- Mark, April 2017
Jonathan December 2016

“Really enjoyable stay at the lodge over new year.”

Christmas decorations and welcome treats a really nice touch. Very quiet and peaceful location close to the coast and woodland walks with the dog. Kids loved the outside play area.

- Jonathan, December 2016
Terence November 2016

“Mr & Mrs Proctor are very approachable, they had thought about the essentials on arrival, wine, cake and bread, very thoughtful.”

The lodges are extremely comfortable, very warm and very clean. All facilities are modern and efficient, hot water is plentiful and the heating can be set to just how you like it. The location is just about right, it is a very rural position but only 10mins away from shops, public house etc. The lodges are within a working farm environment so you will get the sounds and smells that go with farming, so don't be surprised when they are feeding the cattle at 7.30 in the morning, although we never heard anything once inside the lodge. Overall a great weeks holiday in a nice location with friendly hosts who try to think of everything.

- Terence, November 2016
Lynn September 2016

“Owners were most helpful, and the accommodation was excellent in every way.”

- Lynn, September 2016
Mr Bexson August 2013

“The property was of outstanding quality and beautifully kept.”

The owner was very nice and friendly and helpful. The Lodge was 'off the beaten track' and lovely and quiet, just what we wanted, absolutely top notch. As a family we generally rent detached cottages/cabins/lodges and this is as good as anything we have rented, at any price!

- Mr Bexson, August 2013
Hazel June 2013

“We enjoyed everything, from the wonderful location, wonderful property and wonderful owners who were on site with advice if needed.”

- Hazel, June 2013
Dawn June 2013

“We loved everything about our stay.”

Lovely owners, made us feel very welcome and at home, will definitely be staying again!

- Dawn, June 2013

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with gas fire.
Biomass central heating with gas fire
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, iPod dock, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Ample off road parking
Lockable bike storage
Private decked area with furniture and BBQ
Large shared lawned garden
Shared use of grounds and woodland
One well-behaved pet welcome with a £50 supplement
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 2.5 miles, pub 1.5 miles
Note: The ground floor rooms may be suitable for wheelchair users, contact the owner for more details
Note: Check-in time 4pm
Please note: bookings must fall between a Saturday and Saturday due to cleaning availability Please note: No EV charging unless with prior arrangement with the owner
Fee payable
Please note: A cot is available upon request only.

The property

Welcoming detached wooden lodge in the grounds of Swarland Old Hall.

Countryside location with distant sea views, shared grounds, play area, woodland.

Ideal family retreat or base for walking, cycling or just relaxing.

Note: This Swarland cottage is next to Ref 22336, 987378 and 987379 together they sleep 16.

5% discount off all bookings between 23/04/22 - 20/05/22

Swarland Old Hall Lodges And Pods

Swarland 1.5 miles. These superb, detached holiday lodges are set within the private grounds of Swarland Old Hall, a Grade II listed Georgian farmhouse in the heart of the Northumberland countryside. These excellent lodges are rated 4* Gold by Visit Britain and have been built to the highest specifications using local Northumberland materials, to provide well-appointed, high-quality accommodation throughout, with all furnishings to a very high standard and quality, in an ideal location for friends or families to get together and explore this vast, unspoilt county. These lodges each have three spacious bedrooms, two with an en-suite. The ground floors of these lodges are open-plan, with well-equipped kitchens, delightful dining and sitting areas and French doors leading to a veranda with sturdy furniture and barbecues. They are pleasantly accompanied by a set of quality pods, stunning, self-contained holiday accommodation for couples looking to get away-from-it-all in the most perfect location. The pods each contain space-saving interiors with a double bed, en-suite shower facilities and kitchenette with dining area. Situated on the banks of the River Coquet, with distant, panoramic views over Warkworth Castle and the North Sea, these holiday homes are surrounded by peaceful grounds, well-tended gardens, woodland and an enclosed play area with swings, slides and a climbing frame. This is a family-run farm, breeding pedigree cattle and Texel sheep, and you may be lucky enough to come upon some of the farm animals in the surrounding fields. The small village of Felton is easily accessible from these properties and here you will find an art gallery and artisan bakery and coffee shop as well as a newsagent. This wonderful set of holiday cottages are ideally situated just minutes from the A1, which will speedily take you to the many attractions Northumberland has to offer, with the castles of Alnwick, Warkworth, Dunstunburgh and Bamburgh just a short drive away and the long golden beaches of Beadnell and Embleton within easy reach.

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About the location

SWARLAND

Alnwick 6 miles, Morpeth 12 miles.

The delightful village of Swarland is set in rural Northumberland, between Morpeth to the south and Alnwick to the north. The village has Nelsons, situated in the sports hall, which is open seven days a week, serving excellent coffee and meals, a children’s play area and tennis courts. It is just 8 miles from Alnwick, with its castle and garden, which features Europe's largest cascading water feature, an enormous tree house, a rose garden and an ornamental walled garden. The castle is also famous as the setting for Hogwarts School featured in the Harry Potter films. Alnwick offers a good selection of shops, pubs and places to eat. There is plenty to see and do near to Swarland, with miles of golden sandy beaches, numerous castles and boat trips to the famous Farne Islands all available nearby. Brinkburn Priory is a pleasant drive away, a restored Augustinian Priory in a most lovely setting beside the River Coquet. Just 10 minutes’ drive to the west is the National Trust’s Cragside House and Gardens. Altogether a perfect location for exploring Northumberland and its stunning Heritage Coastline.

One well-behaved pet welcome with a £20 supplement.

Please note: No EV charging unless with prior arrangement with the owner. Fee payable.
Please note: A cot is available upon request only.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely property and hosts !”

“Very relaxing hoilday , excellent accommodation would say you definitely need your own transport.”

“An excellent stay in Apple Tree Lodge.”

“This is a lovely lodge in a beautiful position.”

“We had a really lovely week in Apple tree lodge, very comfortable, clean and welcoming (very nice welcoming goodie pack, thank you).”

“Lovely quiet and warm place for a family get together.”

“Lodge exceeded our expectations, excellent in every respect!”

“Apple Tree Lodge, such a beautiful place to stay in.”

“Very clean and comfortable lodge.”

“Wonderful! Lovely and peaceful surroundings.”

“Absolutely beautiful Lodge in beautiful surroundings.”

“A comfortable lodge which is perfectly located for seeing Northumberland’s many attractions.”

“Extremely clean and comfortable.”

“We booked this cottage as my older Uncle and Aunt wanted to see Northumberland and it is ideally placed to visit many locations.”

“Apple Tree Lodge was very comfortable in all ways and excellently fitted out with everything that you would need for an enjoyable stay, particularly in the kitchen where there is ample cutlery, crockery and utensils.”

“Wonderful stay in a well-positioned lodge.”

“Wow what a place!”

“Lovely peaceful setting.”

“The property is in a beautiful location away from any hustle and bustle but is in a great location for exploring Northumberland.”

“Lovely property in a beautiful location, very well equipped.”

“We had a wonderful week at Apple Tree Lodge.”

“An outstanding property in a relaxing and immaculate farm setting and a wonderful area with so much to see and do.”

“Beautiful location and totally relaxed week.”

“We booked this lodge last minute for a few days break.”

“The cottage and location were excellent,very clean and tidy and everything worked as it should do.”

“There are so many things to love about this property.”

“Our arrival at Apple Tree Lodge couldn't have been nicer.”

“Lovely lodge with better than expected furnishings etc.”

“Apple tree cottage is a luxurious lodge with loads of space, great finishings and a super garden to enjoy.”

“Apple Tree Lodge is a very clean and well appointed pine lodge in the grounds of Old Swarland Hall.”

“The cottage was really well presented, very clean and comprehensively equipped.”

“Ideal situation for the sites of Northumberland.”

“The Lodge was exactly as described and included a lovely welcome pack.”

“This is a lovely, spacious family holiday house.”

“Apart from our visits to Alnwick Castle and gardens, seeing the Puffins on the Inner Farne, and visiting the best pound for pound attraction I have been to in many years at Beamish, the apart but was Mrs Proctor the owner.”

“Lovely lodge, clean, excellent facilities.”

“Very nice welcoming owner who was there if needed but not intrusive in any way.”

“IDDYLIC location convenient for beaches and ALNWICK CASTLE and CRAGSIDE”

“The cottage worked brilliantly for my elderly mother with limited movement”

“Really enjoyable stay at the lodge over new year.”

“Mr & Mrs Proctor are very approachable, they had thought about the essentials on arrival, wine, cake and bread, very thoughtful.”

“Owners were most helpful, and the accommodation was excellent in every way.”

“The property was of outstanding quality and beautifully kept.”