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Reviews of Goldenhill Retreats

ne70 7jt, Bamburgh, NE70 7JT, United Kingdom

#3 of 27 hotels in Bamburgh

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Review score

Based on 213 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    10
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Pretty easy to find, great room, fantastic welcome, in easy reach of everywhere we wanted to go. We had a great room but they have pods and other accommodation to suit most people. They also have plenty of outside space, a jacuzzi and a steam room. Places to eat and drink are only a five minute drive into Bamburgh or twenty if you want to go into Seahouses.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    10
    Very relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    Everything

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower controls were difficult to operate.

    Lovely quiet location quite close to the sea. Comfortable accommodation, just right for a short stay. Lovely hot tub to relax in after an active day out. Friends, helpful staff.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    9.0
    Lovely stay. Great venue. Loved the hot tub and BBQ (extra cost) Communication could have been better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn’t find anywhere on the booking.com website where we should have booked the BBQ. I was told extra cutlery & crockery would be put in the kitchen of our booking- it wasn’t! But Billy got us some. We would have brought dishcloth & tea towel if we had known we needed to bring one.

    Loved the cabins. And the outdoor seating. Really liked the hot tub. Loved the BBQ. Billy very helpful. Loved the visiting chicken & dogs.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    8.0
    Fantastic place. Cosy and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We missed Gunner

    We have stayed previously, & we look forward to visiting again. Great trip

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    8.0
    Rural hideaway, ideal for groups of adult friends or family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The cleaners had not fully re-stocked the crockery or cutlery. We were missing a plate, there was no chopping board, sharp knife, or tea towel provided. (Fortunately we had a well-equipped picnic set with us). You have to pre book the BBQ hut and hot tub. The communal kitchen we saw on the booking site, is not available to private bookings, only for the retreat's Bootcamp groups. As the only cooking facility we had was the microwave, it felt a bit limiting for a longer stay. We found the bed a bit hard. A mattress topper would have helped.

    This hidden away, well presented, rural retreat offers modern, clean, tastefully decorated and comfortable lodges with self catering options. We chose the King Size Lodge at £110 per night. A big bed, clean bathroom, with hot shower, a kitchenette with sink and microwave. Outside dining was fine as we had sunshine during the day and just enough room to get the table & chairs inside when it got chilly. Billy the Manager was very personable and helpful and his delightful little dog, very cute. We loved the nearby Apple Inn, only a short drive away. Ideal site for family or friends group bookings. There was only one other lodge with guests in (and no children) so it was very quiet.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    9.0
    Lovely stay. Would happily return in future if visiting the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was no WiFi, though that was out of the hands of the hosts.

    The location was great. I really enjoyed the hot tub. Our host, Billy, was excellent, really friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    10
    A really lovely place with very friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wi fi!

    Very quiet, clean, surrounded by nature but close to the coast and nearby village. Lovely breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    8.0
    Great location, peaceful and very relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Provide breakfast

    Very welcoming Peaceful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    10
    10/10 - a brilliant place for a fun and affordable getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only minor niggles are that the floorboards were slightly creaky between the bedroom and bathroom in the harbour room, so it's difficult to not wake up your other half if you need to go in the middle of the night. Also, wi-fi didn't work in the room and there's limited phone service (I'm with EE so that's part of the problem!). It'd be good if this was sorted, but the place can be used as a base to explore the wonders of Northumberland so you don't really need to be glued to your phones and tablet at the rooms. Ultimately, these are minor things that had little influence on our overall experience. The place was fantastic for a great price, it's a 10/10 find for a truly pleasant affordable getaway. Thank you all for making our stay so enjoyable.

    Lovely room which was clean and modern with a TV, with really comfy beds. Not to mention there's a hot tub! Welcomed in by Billy who is a brilliant host and helped make our stay memorable (along with his adorable Dachshund Reggie!). Great to meet you Billy, we hope to come up again in the future for a longer stay next time. Lots of great places to visit just a stone's throw away including Bamburgh, Alnwick, and Seahouses, but also the lovely town of Berwick. Food and drink in the area is sublime.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    10
    Bank Holiday Break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Great 2 night stay, with fab facilities and amazing staff. Billy was exceptional and went above and beyond and shared some great knowledge of the local area. Reggie the dachshund was also a great addition to the site.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lodge was comfortable and in a great location for visiting local beaches and villages. The staff were very helpful on site and Caroline replied to my messages before our break promptly

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a little problem with the heating on the second night but that was discussed and dealt with accordingly.

    Second time I've stayed here, love it. Great accommodation with lovely staff in a great location. Will be back again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    10
    A brilliant short break in Northumberland
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quiet location only 2.5 mile walk into Bamburgh. Lovely lodge with very comfortable bed and hot shower 👍🙂

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable and quiet. Could do with a few extra kitchen items.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Difficult to find from postcode. Needs some additional equipment in kitchen.

    Hot tub and Billy!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn't fault it.

    Absolutely superb accommodation. Very clean and spacious. The location is perfect! Bill the host made the stay 10/10 he couldn't have been a more perfect welcoming host. He is always on hand for tips and info on the local area. Will certainly be back when heading back up to Northumberland. P.s the hot tub was a fantastic addition!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    10
    Very nice and comfortable, had everything we needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Easy to find and close, nice.y set out and lovely pods. Billy and Reggie the little sausage dog were both lovely and very friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's very peaceful at night, ideal location for all the local castles,do a recce around the village's for where you want to have your evening meal, my fave was the Apple Inn at Lucker. The staff are very helpful, look out for the chickens and a little dachshund.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Water pressure at the sink could have been better but it was manageable.

    Lovely and quiet. Just the place for a getaway weekend.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was perfect staff excellent lovely location 5 mins from beach ill defo be visiting again

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    10
    We'll be coming back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The staff were absolutely amazing! On site and through the booking side. We loved the facilities on site and how Billy was so accommodating. He listened to what we wanted to do and made our stay super special.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent facilities, quiet location, 5 mins drive from Bamburgh. On site manager Billy was absolutely fantastic, great local knowledge of the area and super helpful. Certainly recommended and we will be back 😊🤙🏄🏼‍♀️🏄🏼‍♂️🤙🌊

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyed it, good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    En suite a bit cramped.

    Quirky, enjoyed the hot tub.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2023

    10
    Hidden Gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outstanding Place.

    Stayed in November 2023

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