The Lodge (Elsdon)

Great property in a fantastic location.

Well appointed with everything you need from full cooking facitities to good internet connection. Plenty of space and well finished.

We have rented many cottages over the last 25 years or so, and I can say that The Lodge is the best we have ever stayed in, both in terms of the facilities and also the setting in a delightful Northumberland village.

Having an excellent pub 3 hundred yards form the front door was a bonus too!

A really lovely property with excellent facilities in a beautiful location.

Plenty of great walks from the doorstep and we would love to return to The Lodge in a couple of years. A couple of recommendations: 1. more comfortable garden furniture 2. cut the hedge at the back to enable visitors to enjoy the view 3. better pillows

Probably the best Sykes property we have ever visited.

Not full of coffee-making gadgets or Bluetooth speakers, but who wants those? A perfect peaceful location and outlook - loved having conservatory at one end and orangery kitchen at the other, to make best of the entire day, and the bifold windows were great on hot days. A genuinely enclosed garden for the dog, and walks just outside the gate. Good Wi-Fi and modern kitchen. And friendly pub just there! Only thing I would upgrade would be the shower - a power shower with pump would make all the difference! Anyway, lovely property and one we’d loved to visit again.

Nice cottage in gorgeous countryside.

But … the bed was so uncomfortable we didn’t get one good night’s sleep, as a result we were tired and it spoiled our days out. The mattress is so old you could feel the springs & it sagged. Really awful actually and given the premium price we paid not good enough. Northumberland was fantastic & we will definitely come back, sadly not to this cottage.

Still a great experience in The Lodge, this is our sixth year of visiting.

Excellent in all aspects and we are likely to come back again

It would be nice to have a sofa and not just garden chairs everywhere, the lounge ones weren't particularly comfortable.

Some kitchen units need attention regarding soft close features. Shower has no great power delivery of water. Outside light switches need to be identified.

A lovely detached cottage, plenty of space for two.

Off road parking and garden large enough for our dog. An interesting village with local pub and the owners Pele tower next door. Owner helpful and friendly . Excellent location for exploring Northumberland. Would recommend and would return.

We had a wonderful stay at The Lodge, from arrival it felt like a home from home.

The layout of the ground floor is excellent and we made the most of the amazing views from both the conservatory to the front, and orangery to the rear. We were fortunate to have had a sunny and hot week, so the bifold windows in the orangery were always open in an evening. Just the sounds of sheep and birds it was bliss. The property is extremely comfortable and thoughtfully furnished. A couple of niggles which let it down slightly - on arrival the kitchen (orangery) floor had not been swept, and there were crumbs over the worktops. It didn't take long for us to rectify this, but it would have been nice not to have needed to. Also, the front garden was in some need of maintenance, the grass desperately needed cutting and the flowers were struggling through the weeds. Elsdon is a great spot for exploring and The Lodge is ideally situated. We can't wait to visit again next year.

Fantastic place.

Loved the situation and was very comfortable had everything you could want. Would love to return.....

A beautiful, very comfortable cottage ideally situated to explore the area.

Our third stay and we hope to return.

As described Perfect holiday home in a most beautiful setting Close to many interesting holiday venues and places of interest Peace and happiness.

Very dog friendly

Superb cottage in a beautiful village location overlooking the Northumberland countryside.

...Great facilities and host John was helpful and knowledgeable with any concerns during our stay I would not hesitate in recommending this cottage to anyone wanting a base to explore what Northumberland has to offer also safe and secure for dogs too would definitely come back

The Lodge was very comfortable, clean and well-equipped (maybe some serving spoons would be useful and we coudn't find any extra bin bags for the rubbish).

It was well situated to get to local tourist sites and loads of lovely walks. The views from the house were stunning, in all directions. And I loved finding out about the history of the pele tower. As we were staying for 2 weeks, we did expect to find arrangements for a change of bed linen and towels but this didn't happen - we found some "not such good quality" towels in a cupboard and washed the bed linen ourselves. Apart from that minor inconvenience, we had an excellent holiday.

Excellent accommodation in a beautiful location.

All the facilities are top drawer. Most unexpected bottle of fizz in the fridge awaiting our arrival. Would not hesitate to recommend.

Amazing place to stay, clean and well equipped very comfortable and relaxing a home from home.

The views of the surrounding country side are stunning. Perfect location to explore Northumbria and south east Scotland.

Lovely clean and comfortable cottage with fabulous views.

Great location for exploring the area.

Great cottage in great location.

Especially the kitchen is very well equipped. Very attentive host.

The Lodge was lovely.

Could not fault the cleanliness. Spotlessly clean. Probably the best cottage we have ever stayed in. Elsdon is the perfect base for exploring the area with easy access to places of interest. The village has a pub which serves lunches and evening meals at a very reasonable price. Close by there is a coffee shop run by a lovely couple who are very welcoming and a font of knowledge of the local area. Will be booking again.

This was an exceptional holiday cottage and we have already recommended The Lodge to friends.

John gave us a great welcome and the extra touches when we arrived were much appreciated. There are so many interesting places to visit within a short distance and Elsdon is a gem of a village. The Tower, a beautiful church, a friendly pub and even a fabulous Motte and Bailey. We will definitely return. Graham.

The Lodge is a lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings.

The interior is fitted throughout to a very high standard and is very comfortable. John (the owner) is always welcoming and is happy to share recommendations for places to visit and eat out. The cottage is in an excellent location for exploring Northumberland. This was the third year we have stayed here - it is the only cottage we have ever returned to.

Lovely cottage in superb location.

A beautiful well equipped cottage in a lovely village with beautiful views back and front.

We were made very welcome, and found it very comfortable, and an excellent setting off point for days out - beautiful wild moors, and plenty of castles and gardens, and runs to a beautiful coastline. The enclosed garden provided a safe and welcome place for visiting dogs, and an easy to light wood burner provided cosy evenings in. Certainly we can recommend this Lodge.

This accommodation is truly excellent.

A brilliant location and a warm and friendly welcome from the owners. The views are outstanding and the actual standard of the accommodation of The Lodge is possibly the best I have seen for a holiday let.

It's been a privilege and a pleasure to stay in The Lodge - we will love to return!

We have enjoyed staying at The Lodge very much.

......it really is super accommodation. The Lodge is in a good central point to explore the Northumbrian area.........a wonderful week and a special place to spend our anniversary!

The Lodge has a wonderful position in the lovely village of Elsdon with amazing 360 degree long range views.

The Lodge is beautifully furnished - a real treat to stay there. Perfect peace and quiet. Easy to get to many locations coastal and inland..

Extremely comfortable immaculate accommodation with great attention to detail.

It is probably the best and most well appointed cottage we have every stayed in! We will definitely return in the near future...........

Excellent cottage, warm welcome, very well equipped.

The Lodge is a gem of a find!

In wonderful, stunning location. The Lodge is beautifully furnished / decorated with lovely finishing touches, very tasteful and attention to detail excellent. Everything you could wish for in a holiday cottage! We were hoping in fact to keep this a secret!! We have already re-booked for next year - it is a lovely place to stay - stunning views from every window! The owners could not possibly have been more helpful, welcoming or pleasant. Lovely people.

Very comfortable quiet retreat for a couple, with everything we needed, fabulous views and good secure garden for our pet.

Friendly welcome from the owners. Ideal location for country and coastal days out. We use holiday cottages regularly and this is one of the best we have been in.

Beautiful house with amazing views.

House had everything we could need. Kitchen was wonderfully kitted out for cooking- best cottage by far. Owners have done a great job making it feel like a home and not a ‘holiday cottage’.

Great place to unwind, owner very helpful and furnished to a high standard.

Everything you need is provided

Should have been our third visit to The Lodge, only 2020 stopping our 2nd visit!

It is a wonderful, spacious, extremely comfortable cottage - the best equipped we have come across in 40 years of self-catering. Every comfort / guidance and information is provided in the cottage; John is the most gracious, kind and thoughtful host. We are booking our fourth stay soon! Can't wait to get back to this lovely property.

This cottage was the best cottage we have stayed in.

It was very tasteful, well equipped and extremely comfortable. The location and setting was amazing.

Most comfortable cottage I have ever stayed in.

I have just booked it again!!

Possibly the best equiped cottage we have stayed in.

Lovely views front and back. The owner was very friendly and informative, We have already booked for next year.

The Lodge is a very spacious, immaculate detached cottage.

For two people, it is one of the largest we have stayed in, plenty of room, utility, parking space etc. Everything you think you will need, is there!! It is warm, cosy and very very pleasant, with wonderful views from both the rear orangery and the front conservatory! A wonderful, wonderful holiday cottage, ideal for just getting away from it all. The stunning Northumberland is an added bonus! Great walking country. John is a brilliant host and am sure nothing would be too much trouble for him to ensure you had a lovely holiday in his lovely property.