The Reiver's Retreat

Rating
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

52 Customer Review(s)

Mrs Keaveney
May 2021

“Good location , excellent accommodation and as staying alone felt safe.”

- Mrs Keaveney, May 2021
Ms Wilkinson May 2021

“Your customer response this time was deplorable.”

You failed to respond to my contacts over a long period and threatened to cancel my holiday over £9 which eventually you accepted I did not owe. I am never booking with you again.

- Ms Wilkinson, May 2021
Ms Dixon October 2020

“The apartment was very cozy and comfortable and in an excellent location with plenty of places to eat right on the doorstep, a supermarket (Sainsbury's) a couple of minutes walk away, as well as lots of small shops on the main street.”

The surrounding countryside is stunning with Hadrian's wall nearby. We also travelled around the area by train with the station being only a 5 minute walk away too. All in all a wonderful place for a "get away from it all" break.

- Ms Dixon, October 2020
Mrs Beale October 2020

“We had an excellent escape from COVID19, with a centrally situated flat on the ground floor, which made access easy.”

Everything was easy to locate and plenty of information when we needed it. The flat was quiet and very little noise from the floor above. We loved the relaxing settee at the end of a long day's walking and exploring. Great to have free parking in the nearby shoppers car park. Wih we could have had more time to explore locally. but would be happy to come back and do more another time.

- Mrs Beale, October 2020
Mr Learoyd October 2020

“Great location.”

Lovley apartment. Great Highly recommended.

- Mr Learoyd, October 2020
Mr Dickson August 2020

“Loved Haltwhistle the local people friendly and just went that extra mile will definatly.”

Return for more visits

- Mr Dickson, August 2020
Mrs Clay July 2019

“Slightly better parking and entrance instructions could be useful.”

- Mrs Clay, July 2019
Ms Herniman June 2019

“Very pleased with the size of the accommodation and the convenience of a town centre position - 3mins to Sainsbury; 2 steps to the bus stop and very quiet for a town centre position.”

Arrangements for access were perfect and very pleasant to be greeted with a personal message; wine and chocolates. Everything worked and was where you expected to find things. A very pleasant stay.

- Ms Herniman, June 2019
Ms Wilkinson April 2019

“This was a return visit, which is recommendation in itself!”

Warm, comfortable, well-equipped, central to Haltwhistle and friendly helpful hosts.

- Ms Wilkinson, April 2019
Mr Wilson February 2019

“Great base for exploring the area.”

Lovely walks along Hadrian's Wall and the South Tyne. Convenience of a nearby train station and supermarket, but countryside only minutes away. Flat comfortable and has everything you could need. Welcoming bottle of wine much appreciated!

- Mr Wilson, February 2019
Miss Potter January 2019

“Amazing place lovely area such a relaxing and comfortable home to stay in”

- Miss Potter, January 2019
Mr Cable December 2018

“Cosy and welcoming.”

Parking round the back meant it was easy to keep an eye on the car.Being on the main street ,it was close to all amenities.The resturant at the Centre of Britain Hotel and a visit to Vindolanda are recommended.

- Mr Cable, December 2018
JeanR1014 November 2018

“Spotless, spacious, snuggly.”

A wonderful warm welcome and the chocolates went down a treat. The apartment is fully equipped all you need is yourself and a change of clothes, perfect location in the centre of Haltwhistle, will definitely use again. Thank you lan! (Sorry about my phone!)

- JeanR1014, November 2018
Mr Maughan November 2018

“The Reivers Retreat has an excellent position in Haltwhistle for the shops, restaurants and bars.”

It was not comfortable, it was VERY comfortable. Would definitely go again.

- Mr Maughan, November 2018
Mr Light October 2018

“Area is well known to us from previous visits.”

Accommodation was delightful,comfortable,warm,welcoming and a pleasure to stay in. This made for a supremely relaxing break.

- Mr Light, October 2018
Mr Ward October 2018

“Just had a 3 day break in this quirky, clean and comfortable apartment.”

The Reivers cannot be faulted, nor the owners . Great base to explore this lovely area and its history. Haltwhistle itself is very quiet don't expect to much and it wont disappoint.

- Mr Ward, October 2018
Mr Bojda September 2018

“Hi. The Person that greeted us on our arrival was very friendly and made us feel wecomed.”

The appartment in general was very good, nice and warm. Really comfortable furniture and bed. The wash hand basin in the bathroom was very tight (no way round this) and kitchen taps could do with a little attention . The main problem we encountered was the noise from the appartment above and its staircase,on several days this started in the evening and went on till after 02.00 am.This appartment is on ground level in the center of a village, so we expected a lot of general roadside noise and also from the general public late in the evening but this was not the case very reasonable. The Village and its people were great. We shall be back to this Village.

- Mr Bojda, September 2018
Mrs Campbell August 2018

“A perfect home from home.”

Quirky use of an old drapers shop. Ideal location right in the middle of town. Great shops and pubs. Long and short walks all around the area, some from the accommodation itself- and country pubs to rest in. Great maps provided by Ian the owner. Loved exploring Hadrian’s Wall so nearby. Park in the free Sainsbury car park, it’s just along a short path behind the residence. There’s even a heated outdoor swimming pool a few minutes walk away. We will be returning.

- Mrs Campbell, August 2018
LadyGail62 August 2018

“Very Central Location”

We were very impressed with the apartment. We contacted the owner prior to arrival to organise key collection. On arrival we werent sure where we had to park so we drove through the little archway to one side and parked round the right hand side (taking care not to block the garages). The place is lovely. Wonderfully comfortable sofa and chair - who doesn't love a recliner after a hard day's walk! The bed was really comfy. I had the best sleep I have had in a long time. The only reason I didn't give it 5 was because the bedroom curtains are thin and let in so much light from both street lighting and early rising sun (4am in the height of summer!). Much as I like to get out and about, a lie in would have been lovely. Kitchen was fine for a bit of holiday catering but there were so many places in and around the town we didn't really need to cook too much, just breakfast. The bathroom opens directly into the kitchen. To be honest I loved the place so much I wish I lived there. Sainsburys is just round the back. The Black Horse pub is just over the road. Takeaway is next door. Chippie just along the way. If you are a member of a union, take your union membership card with you and you can be signed in at the Working Mans Club as a guest. They show various footie matches and on certain nights they have cheap beer! So much to see and do in the area, we will have to try and book for next year when hubby has had his holiday allocated. We managed to get to Edinburgh in a couple of hours, travelling along the A68 through Jedburgh. What a spectacular road. You have to visit Vindolanda. It is an amazing place. All in all this was a wonderful find and somewhere I would readily visit again.

- LadyGail62, August 2018
Mr Palmer July 2018

“A gorgeous apartment in a lovely little town.”

Ian and Stella thoughtfully left a bottle of wine and box of chocolates to welcome us along with a lovely note. Everything is right on your doorstep. From the excellent food at the Black Bull or the wonderful fish and chips from Oceans, right next door, to Sainsbury's or Co-op a mere two minute walk away. There are some amazing walks and would highly recommend walking up Haltwhistle Burn and on to Milecastle 42 on Hadrian's Wall, stopping for a cheeky pint at the Milecastle Inn on the way back. We would happily return at anytime.

- Mr Palmer, July 2018
Ms Mcelearney March 2018

“The Reiver's Retreat is a fantastic holiday accommodation - it is spotlessly clean, very comfortable & in a great location.”

Haltwhistle is an ideal base to explore Northumberland and has many places to eat in, fabulous take-aways, friendly locals and a few dog-friendly pubs. We will definitely book Reiver's Retreat again! Thank you to the owners for their helpfulness and unexpected welcome goodies - the Easter Egg went down very well with the bottle of wine!

- Ms Mcelearney, March 2018
Mr Ryder October 2017

“The owner had left us a bottle of wine and chocolate for us to enjoy during our stay.”

Nice touch

- Mr Ryder, October 2017
Mrs Wilson August 2017

“Had a great time at Reivers Retreat, so comfortable and spotless.”

Immediately felt at home. Good location with nice walks for our dog. Friendly locals and handy for shops, pubs and carry out food. Exactly as advertised.

- Mrs Wilson, August 2017
Mrs Bennett March 2017

“On arrival we were pleased to see that the property was as advertised and more.”

The owners have thought of all things to make it feel a home from home. We used the property as a base for a bit of walking. Its ideally placed for access to the wall. About 40 mins from Newcastle and same from Carlisle. The local amenities are brilliant. Sainsbury's right behind the coop down the high street. The black bull pub across the way and a chip shop one side Chinese the other. However if u want to Cook yourself the kitchen is well equipped. One suggestion to any other people staying is to turn all radiators down on arrival. It was a little warm at times. Though that's not usually something to moan about. I am already looking when we can come and stay here again.

- Mrs Bennett, March 2017
Marilyn R November 2016

“Spacious accommodation in good location”

This is a great place to stay for visiting Hadrian's Wall country and further afield in Northumberland. There is a large living/dining room and all the amenities and furnishings are of a high standard. All the shops you need are close by, including a supermarket only a short walk away. We loved the location and the accommodation.

- Marilyn R, November 2016
Mr Norris October 2016

“This was a last minute booking due to being let down by another company.”

The owners had the apartment ready for us within 2 hours and it was spotless. Being in the centre of Haltwhistle, with walks from the door(to Hadrians Wall) and a fantastic pub ( The Black Bull) just 50 yards away , made our three days there very enjoyable. Superb value for money.

- Mr Norris, October 2016
Mrs Owen October 2016

“The Rievers Retreat is a delightful apartment and spotlessly clean.”

. excellent.

- Mrs Owen, October 2016
Mrs Redcliffe August 2016

“The property was exactly as described and in the photographs.”

It is in a great place for exploring Northumberland, especially Hadrian's Wall and the Roman sites. Haltwhistle is a lovely little town with friendly people and good facilities. Very good value for money.

- Mrs Redcliffe, August 2016
Mrs Moss-Blundell July 2016

“The accommodation was really comfortable, a huge squashy leather settee and a leather rocker that we seriously wanted to bring home with us.”

The bed was comfortable too and the shower efficient. We cooked in every evening bar one and the kitchen had everything we needed. Haltwhistle itself is a charming little market town and we quickly found great walks for to go on with our dog.

- Mrs Moss-Blundell, July 2016
Mrs Cavanagh June 2016

“In a great location with friendly locals and lots of interesting sights nearby.”

There were nice walks nearby and good restaurants and pubs within walking distance. The accommodation was very comfortable.

- Mrs Cavanagh, June 2016
Mrs Hall September 2015

“The apartment was very clean, in excellent condition and beautifully furnished with everything you need.”

Would certainly recommend this property.

- Mrs Hall, September 2015
Mrs Jenkins August 2015

“The property is beautifully presented, spacious and comfortable.”

It is clean and well equipped.

- Mrs Jenkins, August 2015
Mr Cowley June 2015

“A superb apartment, the best yet with nice personal touches.”

5 stars.

- Mr Cowley, June 2015
Ms McLatchie June 2015

“A great wee place.”

..a real home from home!

- Ms McLatchie, June 2015
Mrs Amobi May 2015

“A brilliant place to stay, right in the centre of Haltwhistle.”

It was very comfy, with a fantastic reclining sofa and just really felt like a home from home.

- Mrs Amobi, May 2015
Miss Burrows February 2015

“We had a very warm welcome which was a great start to a great holiday.”

The apartment was a fantastic base in an excellent location for exploring the local sites. The great furnishings made it an ideal place to relax after a long walk. We would definitely recommend this place!

- Miss Burrows, February 2015
ratmandan February 2015

“A home from home.”

I can't recommend this little place enough. It's in a great spot in the middle of the town. A couple of good pubs close by, and a sainsburys within 2 mins walk. The owners very kindly left a bottle of wine and some chocolate which was a very nice touch. The apartment was immaculate and had everything needed for a short or long stay. We hope to return. ( ps there is a observatory close by that we didn't know about so it would be worthwhile booking that in advance as we couldn't get tickets when we turned up).

- ratmandan, February 2015
Miss Kettle January 2015

“A great place to stay, had everything we needed and more.”

- Miss Kettle, January 2015
Mr Moore September 2014

“The Reiver's Retreat is in an ideal location for eating out and visiting the many places of interest in this area.”

Bus stop right outside door to Carlisle or Hexham,

- Mr Moore, September 2014
A FlipKey verified reviewer August 2014

“Reivers Re treat”

Great accommodation in a lovely village. Good base for Hadrian's wall and surrounding attractions. Village has plenty of little shops for supplies etc.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, August 2014
Dr Barlow May 2014

“Very central location with no shortage of places to eat.”

Beautiful part of the country.

- Dr Barlow, May 2014
Mr Wollerton April 2014

“Lovely welcome package.”

Ideally situated near Hadrians wall, walks and countryside. Even visited Gretna Green one day, Whitley Bay another and High Force/Barnard Castle on the way home. Ample shops, public houses and takeaways for food, drink and supplies.

- Mr Wollerton, April 2014
A FlipKey verified reviewer August 2013

“Beautifully decorated and furnished.”

This is a lovely place for a couple to stay. It makes a great base for a touring holiday in Northumberland. In walking distant of Hadrian's Wall. The inside is done to a very high standard and is comfortable. There's plenty of shops, cafes and pubs in the village. The only downside is that it's on a main road but that didn't detract from our enjoyment of our holiday in any way.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, August 2013
hurribear June 2013

“Ideally located and really comfortable”

Stayed here for a week in June. The apartment is centrally located in Haltwhistle with eating establishments, pubs and shops nearby. The flat is beautifully furnished and really comfortable with every possible amenity you could require. Really loved the sofa with the electrically operated footrest, great for relaxing after a long day out. The information provided by the owners on the locality is excellent. They have even returned, at no cost to ourselves, something that my wife left behind. Highly recommended for comfort and location

- hurribear, June 2013
Mrs Aronwich June 2013

“The accommodation was beautifully set out and furnished.”

The local amenities are good.

- Mrs Aronwich, June 2013
Mr Robertson February 2013

“The place was very welcoming and locals are friendly, cottage is in an excellent location, extremely comfortable, really enjoyed the stay!”

- Mr Robertson, February 2013
Susan B October 2012

“One of our best holiday places”

Couldn't believe how great the apartment was for the price. Spacious, light, warm, beautifully furnished and comfortable. Owners very welcoming and helpful, everything on doorstep including lovely pubs. Perfect place to stay to do Hadrians Wall.

- Susan B, October 2012
Mrs Breen October 2012

“Extremely convenient for buses to Hadrian's wall, supermarkets, pubs.”

- Mrs Breen, October 2012
Mr Harms September 2012

“Comfortable and warm accommodation.”

Friendly and helpful hosts. Opposite excellent real ale pub. Central location in small town, friendly locals. Good local walks.

- Mr Harms, September 2012
Al September 2012

“Wonderful”

Very convenient to everything. Hadrian's Wall bus stops next door. Supermarket and pharmacy very close. Train station walking distance. Very spacious interior, kitchen is well,equipped for basic cooking. Hosts were kind and attentive, lived just down the street, a phone call away.

- Al, September 2012
mallsop107 September 2012

“fantastic property so comfy and clean”

This is one of the best holiday rentals we have stayed in, Ian and Stella (owners) was so helpfull and the appartment was so clean and comfortable, the location was very good with all the local sevices so close by including a sainsburys a 2 minuet walk away. And of course one of the best bit's of Hadrians wall 2 miles away, we would certainly stay here again

- mallsop107, September 2012
Mr Allsop September 2012

“Excellent apartment, very clean and very well decorated.”

One of the best property's we have stayed in and would recommend it. The location was first class both for local services and Hadrian's Wall.

- Mr Allsop, September 2012
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The property

A neatly presented ground floor apartment in a conversion of a former draper's shop, on the main street in the heart of the popular little town of Haltwhistle.

This ground floor Haltwhistle self-catering apartment has been fully refurbished and retains character features including the very grand windows once afforded to the draper's shop, providing a great view of the passing hustle and bustle of this popular market town.

Ideal for relaxing on your cottage holiday, this Haltwhistle self-catering apartment boasts a wall-mounted TV, Nintendo Wii, WiFi and huge comfy sofas, the perfect spot for unwinding after a busy day.

Haltwhistle offers many attractions for the Northumberland explorer; your Haltwhistle cottage is ideally placed amongst the many popular shops and pubs serving excellent food, perfect for treating yourself to lunch in the sun.

Hadrian's Wall, one of the most popular visitor destinations in the North of England, is only 2 miles north of this Haltwhistle self-catering apartment, as well as an abundance of walking, cycling, fishing and golf.

A little further afield, the intrepid explorer can discover the delights of the Heritage Coast including Alnwick with its famous castle and gardens, Holy Island, Berwick and Cragside at Rothbury.

A super Haltwhistle self-catering apartment for a couple wishing to explore this unspoilt county.

Note: This Haltwhistle holiday property can be booked with Refs. 9821 and 10034 to accommodate 6 people.

Summary

All ground floor
One double bedroom
Shower room with shower, basin and WC
Fitted kitchen
Sitting room with electric fire and dining area
Gas central heating with electric fire
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD, radio and Nintendo Wii and 1 game, WiFi, selection of books and games
All fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair on request
Off-road parking for 2 cars
One well-behaved dog welcome
Offers cycle hire - Hybrid cycles £18.50 a day or weekly for £70, children's trailer or dogs trailer £5 a day
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 1 min walk
Note: Front door opens onto main shopping street

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About the location

HALTWHISTLE

Hexham 17 miles.

Known as the 'Centre of Britain', this small market town is a great place from which to explore both Northumberland and Cumbria. Haltwhistle boasts a good range of shops and pubs - one of which, The Black Bull, is a real ale pub serving good food! There is an excellent leisure centre with heated open air swimming pool and cycle hire in the town, with pony trekking nearby. One of the best preserved stretches of Hadrian's Wall is only a mile to the north with various museums, forts and milecastles to be seen. There is even an ongoing 'dig' at the nearby site of Vindolanda. This truly is magnificent walking, riding and cycling country, with the Pennine Way and various bridleways and cycle routes passing rivers, forests, castles and of course, Hadrian's Wall. Visitors will enjoy this location in all weather and all seasons – a regular train and bus service from the town to Newcastle, The Metro Centre and Carlisle, means that you can leave the car behind and enjoy!

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“Good location , excellent accommodation and as staying alone felt safe.”

“Your customer response this time was deplorable.”

“The apartment was very cozy and comfortable and in an excellent location with plenty of places to eat right on the doorstep, a supermarket (Sainsbury's) a couple of minutes walk away, as well as lots of small shops on the main street.”

“We had an excellent escape from COVID19, with a centrally situated flat on the ground floor, which made access easy.”

“Great location.”

“Loved Haltwhistle the local people friendly and just went that extra mile will definatly.”

“Slightly better parking and entrance instructions could be useful.”

“Very pleased with the size of the accommodation and the convenience of a town centre position - 3mins to Sainsbury; 2 steps to the bus stop and very quiet for a town centre position.”

“This was a return visit, which is recommendation in itself!”

“Great base for exploring the area.”

“Amazing place lovely area such a relaxing and comfortable home to stay in”

“Cosy and welcoming.”

“Spotless, spacious, snuggly.”