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A wonderful 'retreat' tucked away in the centre of Wooler. Explore the outdoors

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Exterior detail
Secluded mews in the middle of Wooler, an ideal base for walking, cycling, etc.
Living area
Interior
Cosy and comfortable lounge.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Wooler, ENG
  • College Valley Estate
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Chillingham Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Bamburgh Castle
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

A wonderful 'retreat' tucked away in the centre of Wooler. Explore the outdoors

An ideal base for an active getaway in beautiful Northumberland. A generously proportioned 2 bedroomed house in central Wooler with separate lounge and kitchen/diner, family bathroom (shower over bath) and downstairs WC, utility room and 2 dedicated parking spaced. Double glazed with gas fired central heating. Well equipped kitchen has a dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, gas oven + hob, dining table (seats 4), washing machine and dryer. Ideally located in the friendly village of Wooler with shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes within 2 minutes walk. Wooler lies at the foot of the Cheviot hills and only a short drive from the beautiful Northumberland coast.

Property manager

Karin Smurthwaite
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
A high chair is available if required.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Turn the thermostat down to 15 degrees.
Take all glass waste to the tip at Wooler bus station. Do not put glass in the recycling bin.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wooler

Located in Wooler, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Belford and District Hidden History and RNLI Grace Darling Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Chillingham Castle and Pow Burn. Travelling with kids? Consider Heatherslaw Light Railway and Home Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Wooler, ENG

What's nearby

  • College Valley Estate - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Chillingham Castle - 9 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Northumberland Coast - 18 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Bamburgh Castle - 23 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Alnwick Castle - 27 min drive - 35.5 km

Getting around

  • Berwick-Upon-Tweed Station - 23 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Doddington Dairy Milk Bar & Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Percy Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Milan Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Maelmin - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Terrace Cafe - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A wonderful 'retreat' tucked away in the centre of Wooler. Explore the outdoors pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A wonderful 'retreat' tucked away in the centre of Wooler. Explore the outdoors?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A wonderful 'retreat' tucked away in the centre of Wooler. Explore the outdoors?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A wonderful 'retreat' tucked away in the centre of Wooler. Explore the outdoors located?

This family-friendly Wooler holiday home is located by the sea, steps from College Valley Estate and within 9 mi (15 km) of Heatherslaw Light Railway and Pow Burn. Branton Lakes and Belford and District Hidden History are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property - great location

Great property - great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location and accommodation

Lovely cottage in a perfect location for visiting Bamburgh Castle and Lindisfarne. Accommodation was very comfortable and exceeded expectations. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and well equipped. Ideal location for exploring Bamburgh, Lindisfarne etc
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property. Well placed. Spacious twin room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alistair C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous property right in the heart of Wooler. Ideal for our needs and lots of great touches. Definitely one to keep as a favourite. Owners were very helpful and answered any and all questions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break away

House is well decorated has everything you need in a quiet spot just off the main street. Would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A hidden gem in Wooler

The cottage is hidden away in the heart of Wooler village and is a great base for walks (I'd recommend the short walk to Wooler Common) and visits to local towns, beaches and attractions. It had ample parking and was comfortable for our family of 4. The cottage is well maintained and decorated beautifully and it felt like home for our stay. Communication with hosts was friendly, clear and efficient and check-in and out was easy.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It doesn't get much better than this!

Lovely weather, great comfortable, clean, well-appointed cottage in an area with access to The Cheviots for walking, the coast for restaurants like The Jolly Fisherman, castles and gardens aplenty, wildlife in abundance and first-class golf at The Roxburghe.Heaven on earth.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay.

Very welcoming, and in a great location for all the places we wanted to see. Lovely house, we would highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a perfect property in an excellent town but the bells from the church all night was a problem for me.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in the centre of Wooler

We have stayed at these premises a number of times previously and have to say nothing has changed, still a lovely well set out cottage right in the centre of Wooler.Very clean and tidy, with everything you need for a short break or a longer stay. The host is very helpful and communicates well.If you book the cottage be sure to book the Italian in Wooler, it’s called Milan and it is very good, the best bit is it’s less than a 2 minute walk from the cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Possibly the best holiday rental we've been in.

Fantastic property, spotlessly clean, great info from the owner and in a perfect location for us walkers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

DandS M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our third visit, highly recommended

Just as we remember it... highly recommended
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb accommodation

The cottage is really lovely: big, bright airy rooms full of light. The hosts have thought of everything to make guests comfortable. We enjoyed the location too, and would certainly recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great visit

Perfect base for exploring Northumberland. Very friendly town.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely clean and comfortable property with everything you need in a great location. Everywhere we wanted to visit was between 20 and 30 minutes away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Property

Excellent house to stay in, a real home from home to use a well worn phrase. Clean, comfortable and lacks nothing, delightful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

We’ll presented and cared for let, really convenient location in the centre of Wooler makes Cuthberts Retreat a great place to stay and a good base to explore this part of Northumbria.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gillian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet comfort

Well presented, comfortable cottage in interesting small town on doorstep of many interesting places to visit.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great long weekend

Really lovely, comfortable house and a great base to explore the beautiful Northumberland coast. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend in Wooler

Perfect property in ideal location for our short break. This was our second visit and never disappoints.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful in Wooler

Karin and Dave have provided an excellent holiday home in the very centre (yet tucked away in a quiet corner) of Wooler. The property is well maintained and equipped to the highest level. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

We have enjoyed staying in this lovely property a few times now and it never disappoints. It is well equipped and in a good location for getting to a variety of lovely places to visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer break with famiky

Lovely property in a quiet village. Host was very responsive and instructions easy to understand. Property as advertised, clean and perfect for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Property was perfect for a family of 4. Rooms were a great size and lots of storage for clothes. Well equipped kitchen and the location was great. Really easy access to coop and other facilities in Wooler and an easy drive out to the coast. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Karin Smurthwaite

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Dave and I were born and bred in the North East and have always felt an affiliation with the region. I spent most of my childhood holidays playing in rock pools along Embleton Bay outside my grandparents 'wooden bungalow' on the dunes

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with Cuthbert's Retreat because of it's quiet location off the Market Place. It is situated along a pink graveled lane, situated in between 'Trotters Family Bakers' and the 'Essence of Beauty' tucked away to the side of the Bus Station. The view of the local church's clock face and tiled roofs is very comforting. Everything you need is literally on your doorstep. Wooler is a very welcoming and friendly place.

What makes this property unique

The peaceful location, stunning countryside and accessibility to the North East Coastline and Scottish Borders make Cuthbert's Retreat unique.

Languages:

English

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