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Reviews of Goldie's Retreat

Huyton Road, Blackrod, BL6 5LH, United Kingdom

#1 of 2 hotels in Blackrod

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Review Score

Based on 82 apartment reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: September 4, 2025

    10
    Overnight visiting family, covered all our needs
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Very well fitted out and tastefully decorated

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    It was small, comfortable, well equipped and quiet location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2025

    10
    Hidden retreat.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The description said sofa bed but we couldn't find out how to pull it out to make a second bed . Needs a rubber mat in the shower as very slippy. Needs a sieve or cullendar for rice or pasta. Wanted to play with grandchild on the lawn but was full of dog poo. Bathroom sliding door not private.

    Clean and comfortable, quite location.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2025

    10
    It is small but lovely and cosy and has everything you need for a weekend away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    It was spotless and so comfortable

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2025

    9.0
    Lovely, compact accommodation with everything I needed for a 1 night stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is still some work to be finished externally but it didn’t look like it would be much longer until that is done.

    Lovely, modern accommodation with good facilities. Good to be able to park so close. Nice walks on the doorstep, so the dog was happy too! Owners were on holiday but were contactable for any queries.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2025

    10
    Well worth staying here
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All of it

    Loved this hideaway nestled in a quiet backwater. The hosts were really helpful and only a phone call away. They truly want guests to enjoy their stay.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2025

    10
    Host very helpful & accommodating lovely property
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was difficult to find

    Lovely & modern plus could bring our dog

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2025

    8.0
    Lovely Self Catering Unit Ideal for short stay (just check location before you go)
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    It is not in Blackrod but in Adlington. Huyton Road is split into two parts. My Sat Nav (Google maps) took me to Huyton Road leading to Huyton Terrace. This is not the right road! You need Huyton Road off the A6 (Market Street) in Adlington and drive through an industrial estate until the end of the road. The postcode is the same for both roads. Maybe I missed some driving directions communication from the host but it added 40 minutes to our journey making us arrive frazzled and hungry. I perhaps should have called the host. I am sorry to say that the drains smelt bad, outside where we were sitting in the evening there was an open drain but also the sink in the bathroom was smelly too. The loo is right next to sink, so you can't help but breathe it in. The outside seating is overlooking the carpark. Access to the Internet needs a connection to EE mobile phone services so we could get internet on our phones but not the laptop that I needed for work. The TV had no antenna so you couldn't watch live TV on Freeview, and since the it needs an connection to EE there was no other services on the TV (Netflix, prime etc). We eventually managed to connect to a different WIFI setup that was on the TV but it was not saved as a default. The host is onsite so I should have asked for help. The security light came on several times in the night which was incredibly bright, like daylight. It still made the bedroom very bright even though there were blinds on the window. A blackout curtain may be helpful for us light sleepers.

    It was a lovely recently renovated self catering cabin, with everything you need for an overnight stay. Bed is comfy and bathroom is clean with fluffy towels. The fridge is quiet, kitchen is well equipped and there tea, coffee, sugar and milk were provided. Once you drive through the industrial estate you do get to a secluded location which is part of Croft Fisheries, surrounded by trees, walks and fishing lakes. We arrived later than expected as we couldn't find the place so got a take away from Adlington Spice which was good. We walked around in the evening looking at the fishing lakes, and fields. The Railway is quite close by but it is quiet and trains don't run overnight. There is a Co-op in Adlington, and a Tesco express.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2025

    9.0
    Lovely little hidden gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very minor issue was that the sliding bathroom door was not completely private if someone was in the bedroom.

    We absolutely loved the location, next to the ponds and visiting the chickens. Lovely and clean and had everything we needed. Host was very friendly and approachable. We were all very relaxed here before we headed to Manchester airport which was only 45 mins away and this felt like a little mini holiday before our trip.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2025

    10
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The road to the property, very small road which can’t be helped but numerous amount of pot holes all the way down to the property

    It was in a nice secluded area, absolutely lovely accommodation! Really good value for money and stunning surroundings, great location too! Would definitely visit again

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2025

    9.0
    Very clean and the accommodation has everything we needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean and comfortable and there was everything we needed for our stay

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean and tidy . Able to park right outside .perfect host . Definitely use again!!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The accommodation is w of a good standard ,modern and the location was quiet. There are great walks around the area and when I'm back that way I will try to book it again.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2025

    10
    Very comfortable
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My only criticism would be a lack of proper bedside lights and a lose fitting sliding bathroom door

    It was very tidy and finished to a high quality, it wasn't very large but it was perfect for me my wife and the dog.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2025

    10
    Comfy, cosy hidden gem 💎
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Goldie’s Retreat is a little gem 💎 Such a cute, little place! We went for a little birthday celebration and couldn’t fault the place at all. Cosy, comfy and perfect for a little getaway. Defo has that home from home feel to it. We had some lovely long scenic walks. It’s very close to the shops, pubs etc. We will defo be returning in the future. Thank you for a lovely stay ❤️

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2025

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing.

    No breakfast included

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2025

    8.0
    A really lovely, peaceful base with all the home comforts including a cozy fire, super hot powerful shower, and an amazi
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not the best WiFi but owners are trying to sort it

    Really cozy and an awesome night’s sleep

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2025

    8.0
    Tucked away: keep the faith and you will find it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    En suite lavatory isn't all that private... Sliding door doesn't seal, so you might want pals to wander off or turn the telly up. But it's fine. We didn't get prior interactions for arrival: make sure you do, because finding this place in the dark is a challenge.

    Clean, great for couples.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing. All good.

    Accommodation was truly home from home. It's modern, well equipped and simply comfortable to come back to at the end of a busy day.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2025

    8.0
    Very cold, poor WiFi.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was absolutely freezing, heater in the bedroom took a while to warm up. But the lounge just never got warm. I was working so really needed the Internet, & it just wasn't a good signal.. TV won't work either without WiFi.. No little lights in the bed, main light or sit in darkness.. This was in previous comments so thought it may have already been taken on board. Its such a beautiful little summer house, it's a shame these things let it down.. Yes it does tell you after booking it's mobile WiFi, but knowing this doesn't work, it seems pointless to offer it. Or advertise that it is provided.

    Absolutely spotless.. So clean, really well presented. Able to park right outside was a bonus. Communication excellent, plus really good guidance to find the property. Unsure why the kettle was in a cupboard, took a while to find it, 🤭 plus you need to keep a watch as the lid pops up as its boiling..

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 10 nights

    Super kind and attentive host! My workation was very comfortable and successful thanks to her :) My family was very happy about this stay as well. We would like to come back for sure!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2025

    10
    Lovely cozy place to stay.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needs a corkscrew

    Great location beautiful compact apartment perfect.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    All was well and we really enjoyed our stay albeit briefly.

    The secluded location and proximity to the pond.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2024

    8.0
    had a lovely stay nice and easy transaction
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    our only constructive criticism, was for dog friendly the garden wasn’t secure, however wouldn’t put us off Staying again, and works still being done outside so hopefully will be secured in the future

    great location for us, nice and private, good parking, clean and all facilities we needed

    Stayed in October 2024

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