Sunflower Retreat, Northumberland

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41 sq m

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Parking available
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Pet-friendly
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Swarland, Northumberland

Alnwick Castle
‪11 min drive‬
Warkworth Castle
‪16 min drive‬
Cragside
‪17 min drive‬
Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

En-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Sunflower Retreat is a contemporary modern holiday home with hot tub, set in the beautiful setting of Percy Wood Golf and Country Retreat, home to lots of wildlife including Roe Deer and the elusive red squirrels in 180 acres of parkland.

The cosy lounge with a flame effect fire and large flat screen tv is perfect for chilling out on the large comfy sofas. There is free Wi-Fi in the lodge. There is a lovely kitchen and dining area with led lighting and a stylish open plan dining area seating four people – you can really dine in style. There are ample units in the fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, including washing machine and dishwasher, American fridge freezer, double oven, five burner gas hob and microwave.

There are two bedrooms, the master bedroom with an en-suite shower room overlooks the wooded area at the rear of the property. It also has ample storage with fitted wardrobe and drawers. The second bedroom is a twin with one standard and one small single bed, fitted wardrobe and a wall mounted flat screen tv. Off the hall is another family shower room. Two patio doors from the lounge lead out to a large wrap around balcony with comfortable modern outdoor furniture to sit back and relax and listed to the birds and watch for the wildlife in the park. The hot tub is place just off the terrace, with wooden privacy screening around.

Whether you want peace and quiet or active days out there is something for everyone here. For walkers or mountain bikers easy access to the wild rolling Cheviot Hills Sunflower Retreat is the perfect choice with little or no light pollution – imagine relaxing in your luxurious hot tub after a day out exploring and enjoying the beautiful dark skies that Northumberland is so renowned for.

Located in Swarland it is within easy reach of the A1 and only 6 miles south of the beautiful market town of Alnwick where you can visit just one of the many ancient castles and the home of Harry Potter at Alnwick Castle and Gardens. Stretching up to the Scottish Border and beyond you enjoy the miles and miles of Northumberland's beautiful beaches, and perfect dark skies.

Unlimited Golf included in price of holiday.

Property manager

Wendy Taylor - Hemera Holidays

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Morpeth

Morpeth is home to this mobile home. Northumberland Coast and Cragside Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Eshott Heugh Animal Park and Aln Valley Railway. Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden and Treacle Wool Shop are also worth visiting.

Swarland, Northumberland

What's nearby

Alnwick Garden - 9 min drive - 12.0 km
Alnwick Castle - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
Warkworth Castle - 16 min drive - 14.9 km
Druridge Bay Country Park - 16 min drive - 12.9 km
Cragside - 17 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

Acklington Station - 9 min drive
Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪The Shepherds Rest - ‬11 min drive
‪The Running Fox - ‬8 min drive
‪Morwick Ice Cream Parlour - ‬12 min drive
‪The Running Fox - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunflower Retreat, Northumberland pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunflower Retreat, Northumberland?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunflower Retreat, Northumberland?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunflower Retreat, Northumberland located?

Situated in Morpeth, this mobile home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Eshott Heugh Animal Park, Willowburn Sports and Leisure Centre and Aln Valley Railway. Brinkburn Priory and Barter Books are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Louise M.

17 August 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Lovely location, shame about the cleanliness and maintenance of the property

This caravan is ideally located and on a lovely quiet site. Good links with local areas with plenty to do and see. Unfortunately we arrived to the property to find it in a terrible state. Dog hair, dirt and grime throughout the bathroom and living areas. The hot tub area was also very overgrown with weeds and there was cigarette butts. Bed pillows were stained with hair on. Mattresses also had no mattress protectors in place. The general upkeep and maintenance of this property was poor and not as we were expecting from the listing and past reviews. Martin was contacted and a superficial clean/tidy up was done very promptly on the same day of arrival, however we felt it still required a deep clean. There was still ‘clean me’ written in the dirt on the window in the bathroom that was left by previous occupants. Wendy at Hemera has been lovely in assisting us and everything went smoothly in regards to her aspect of the booking/correspondence. We would not stay again and would hope our feedback to the property management and owner means there will be improvements made in regards to the cleanliness and maintenance of the property for future guests.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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8/10 Good

Rachel S.

15 April 2024

Relaxing

We enjoyed our stay but felt the park itself seemed a bit neglected. The children’s play area looked tired and the tennis court was passed its best. The caravan itself was fine but needed a bit of TLC. Both shower heads kept dropping down and needed tightening. The hot tub was nice but felt a bit exposed on the corner and out of any sun after late morning.

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10/10 Excellent

8 August 2023

Perfect getaway

We have just got back from our weekend stay at Sunflower retreat. When we arrived we were amazed at how tidy and well presented this caravan was. There was plenty of space for myself, my wife, our two year old son and the dog. The caravan had everything you could possibly need, nice American fridge freezer, dishwasher, washer / dryer (which was ideal with a toddler) hob and built in oven and grill. Both the TV's had built in fire TV so you were able to log in to your fave apps like netflix, prime and Disney. There were also lovely touches like super soft throws by the sofas and the cute ornaments dotted throughout. The beds were so comfortable snd both showers were nice and powerful as well as been lovely and hot. The bathroom in the main bedroom was a bonus so I didn't disturb my son once he was in bed. The perfect finish to this was the hottub which we all loved using. It was well managed and very clean. My son was able to come and go easily as it was right outside as well as the dog having the freedom of relaxing on the balcony. I could go on and on, but I will leave this review by saying it was perfect in every way and we will definitely be booking again. Hemera were brilliant, friendly and very helpful in getting this booked

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10/10 Excellent

6 August 2023

Sunflower Retreat

Would highly recommend the sunflower retreat. Upon arrival we were greeted with a bottle of wine, cookies and crisps. The whole caravan was immaculate. As a family of four we felt at home and comfortable with the surroundings.

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10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

2 August 2023

Great stay for the fanily

Lovely site and the accommodation was clean and tidy on arrival, the hot tub was also ready to use. Pub not far to walk and the kids enjoyed the park and ice cream van that came every evening! Would definitely recommend and hope to visit again in the future.

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10/10 Excellent

3 July 2023

Sunflower Retreat

My parents had an amazing stay at the property. The location was amazing, the cleanliness was exceptional. The lodge was over and above what was expected. Amazing service from Hemera Holidays and will be rebooking for return visit later in the year.

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8/10 Good

Sarah A.

2 January 2023

Not so sunny Sunflower

Whole living space felt cramped. Effort made to provide everything but dining arrangements in particular were too much for the space. Also very disappointing to arrive on a cold Boxing day to find fire remote not working, no manual instruction sheet and named contact not bothered. Similarly TV remote not working and distorted signal on main set whilst twin room TV ok so we had to huddle in there like naughty children! Took 2 days for Martin to appear because it was a bank holiday - but it was our holiday at nearly £200 per night he was tainting. Has no-one told him he works in hospitality?

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10/10 Excellent

Simon K.

30 October 2022

Well presented

The accommodation was very well presented and fully stocked with all the appliances and equipment. Everything worked as it should, no issues to report. Thank you.

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10/10 Excellent

28 August 2022

Sunflower retreat

100,% beautiful 100% comfortable 100% value for money Grandchildren loved the ice-cream van each evening.

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10/10 Excellent

21 August 2022

Holiday with family

This was a last minute booking, and we dropped on, perfect location for everything we wanted to see. The hot tub was a bonus to. Everyone on site were very friendly and the ducks were so sweet. Would definitely recommend and would love to go back in the near future.

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10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

14 August 2022

Fantastic place

Kitchen was well-appointed. Nice dining table for four people, attached to a two seater breakfast bar. The hot tub was fantastic!

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10/10 Excellent

11 August 2022

Lovely lodge perfect for a family break

Sunflower Retreat was just what we needed for a family break, clean, comfortable and relaxing in a lovely clean environment. Hot tub a plus point after a days adventuring to just relax beneath the stars listening to the wildlife

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10/10 Excellent

Brian Q.

1 May 2022

Fantastic

Throughly enjoyed my stay here and this lodge in particular, it was a home from home. Everything you needed it had It. Such a warm cosy vibe to it and beds were very comfortable too. I stay in a lot of logges/log cabins every month and can say this has been the best to date simply for its home from home feeling and cleanliness is second to none which I was very impressed giving I had ocd. Overall fantastic stay and accommodation I will definitely be returning! Oh and the tv in the children’s bedroom was a fabulous touch I could enjoy a wine in peace, great!

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8/10 Good

Philip S.

26 September 2021

2nd visit to this accommodation

Sunflower Retreat has all you require to have an enjoyable break. it is on a good plot on the site with an fenced hot tube. hot been the operative word as it was never less than 40 degree C. It has a large American fridge/freezer, microwave and full size gas oven if you wish to cook. The site is quiet with very few onsite facilities ie bar and cafe all though you can walk through the golf course to their bar so its best to bring some supplies with you milk bread etc The accommodation provides a temperamental blue tooth speaker system which when paired to a phone is very good.The large TV provides all the normal channels and as a bonus Netflix . The only negative I would say was that there was evidence of dogs within the main living room, hairs and a wet dog smell

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10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

1 September 2021

Absolutely amazing!!!

We booked this stay back in March view the view to exploring the beautiful Northumberland coastline. This place did not disappoint. The fridge freezer enabled us to cook in the lodge most of the week. It was a great base to travel to all places easily. You do need to plan before returning to site if you need essentials like beer and wine or even bread and milk as there is no shop near the site. It didn’t cause a problem for us because Alnwick has Aldi and Sainsbury’s and many other food shops. Failing that head on down to the Bari Bar! Absolutely fantastic food trucks which turn up on Fridays and Saturdays, staff are brilliant. It’s not the most attractive bar but very friendly and welcoming. live music on Saturdays if that’s your thing. We had the pleasure of meeting the owners of our lodge before we left at 10am. Very lovely couple, it was an honour to spend a week in there home. We would definitely stay there again.

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10/10 Excellent

Gemma P.

16 June 2021

Weekend Break

Would highly recommend staying at Sunflower Retreat. Spotless kept at a very high standard and everything you need home from home.

10/10 Excellent

John B.

11 June 2021

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

First visit

Our first visit to Northumberland and Percy wood country park ! Had an amazing four days ! Days out discovering the area and nights chilling in the hot tub ! Absolutely beautiful lodge ! could not fault anything

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

31 May 2021

Sunflower Retreat - Little Gem

Had a lovely stay at the Sunflower Retreat. Very modern and well equipped. Made great use of the hot tub. Would definitely return.

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8/10 Good

Jessica I.

3 November 2020

TV Unavailable

TV would not work properly in the living room. Not very good signal. Did not have channel ITV on the TV.

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10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

23 October 2020

Half term visit

We had a fantastic stay in the sunflower retreat. The caravan was spotless. To a high standard. We will definitely be booking with Hemera again. Thank you Debbie

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8/10 Good

Kerry B.

19 October 2020

A well equipped modern lodge that provides a great base to explore the rest of Northumberland.

We stayed Monday - Friday and the lodge was perfect for what we needed. Modern & well equipped and the addition of the hot tub was great! A little disappointing there wasn’t more on the actual site, but Alnwick is only a few minutes in the car and was a lovely town for shops, places to eat and of course the castle. We’d definitely stay again and I’d recommend it to others.

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10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

16 October 2020

Short break

5 star say. Private hot tub modern interior. Can’t ask for much more, would definitely reccommend...

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10/10 Excellent

29 September 2020

Sunflower retreat what a GEM

Excellent holiday from start to finish ,holiday was arranged at short notice and what a GEM. accommodation was above expectation and provided everything needed with the added bonus of a hot tub ,2 sofas was idle as we was two coupes ,furnishing where perfect and spotless .location on Percy wood golf park ideal off A1 .lots of places and seaside to visit within easy reach, and tennis and golf and lovely walks .nothing was to much trouble .Northumberland fantastic will definitely return in the future. Thankyou

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

Second Bedroom

2 bathrooms

En-suite

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