Host & Stay | The Parlour — Guest Reviews

A lovely weekend spent at The Parlour with family to celebrate a big birthday. The Parlour was very clean and beautifully decorated. Every room was well equipped and made our stay a pleasure. Would stay again.

Lovely family break in an ideal location Positive: Excellent accommadation. Adjoining door to both properties ideal for us. Lovely quiet and picturesque location, nice meeting John. Negative: N/A

Thoroughly enjoyable holiday.We found the accommodation to be spacious,spotlessly clean and comfortable.Very friendly and helpful owner who helped us out with queries,and provided us with fresh eggs.The hot tub was very relaxing after our busy days out.Would recommend the accommodation to groups of family and friends.

Positive: Beautiful accommodation and very helpful and friendly owners. Fantastic family weekend enjoyed by all.

We had a great stay with the family. It was a great location, quiet and away from things but within a short distance to towns to visit. We stayed in December as a family and had a few guests come for a Christmas dinner with us on the Sunday. The kitchen was Fab and large enough to hold all of us. Really cosy living room. The bedrooms were all large with huge beds, en-suites and walk in wardrobes

Spacious & comfortable accommodation. Plenty of space for our family aged 1-86. Excellent communications from Host and stay throughout our booking.

Me and my family stayed in the parlour for a nice relaxing weekend away from it all, we loved it, I had to drag my mother out when it was time to leave lol would definitely stay again n the future.

Great house for families & friends. Positive: All bedrooms double & ensuite & very comfortable..Very spacious. Nice área for days out. Hot tub. Plenty of plates, cups etc. Great for socialising with family or friends. Very friendly & helpful owners. A complementry bottle of fizz & milk was a nice touch. Negative: Unfortunately not as clean as I would expect, window sill in bedroom very dirty & cobwebs, surface of the chest of drawers was covered in make up which was easily removed. Wall of bathroom had toothpaste splattered down it. Floors could have been cleaner. There was no coffee machine, although there was supposed to be one. A large saucepan would have been useful when cooking for 6 people, & a potato peeler.

Myself, my husband and 4 children thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. It's in a peaceful, rural location which is exactly what we were looking for. The property came with added extras which was a nice surprise: shampoo, shower gel, tea, coffee, milk etc. The hosts were lovely and always around if needed. Thankyou for a lovely stay!

beautiful getaway spot with great attention to detail. Positive: just about everything, both properties are stunning and it was absolutely perfect for some quality family time away. our hosts were great, very attentive and helped with anything we needed. Negative: the ONLY downside was that due to the location being on a farm there are a lot of pesky flies hovering around but there’s not a great deal can be done to prevent that.

Been here a few times now and will definitely be back. Perfect space, lovely hot tub, very peaceful and cosy inside. Ideal for the 6 of us for a fun weekend away.

Really lovely modern place to be with lots to visit within 45min. Positive: Location is wonderful with fantastic views around the property. Plenty of space in the grounds. For 9 of us we booked both The Parlour and The Gathering. There is a door that connects the two for a large party. It worked perfectly. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms . We all enjoyed our holiday there and would recommend it to others. Negative: Only negatives were: The flys, (being in the countryside) The water in the Jacuzzi outside the Gathering was not warm enough to use . However this was being addressed by the owners.

We had a fabulous few days at The Parlour. Beautiful accommodation - perfect for 3 couples with en-suite bedrooms and loads of social space. Owners were friendly and helpful too. Definitely booking again soon. We all loved it 💜

The Parlour was the most perfect place for us. Spacious enough for six adults, incredibly comfortable and the hot tub was a lovely bonus.

The house was excellent, plenty of space for 6 adults and parking for at least 6 cars if required. Inside was superbly furnished with all the bedrooms having an en-suite. John and Lynne were on hand if required and the welcome gift of the bottle of sparkling wine was much appreciated. The house is situated in the countryside, so no walking to the nearest pub, but it’s a short drive from Belsay village shop (less than 10 minutes) and about 15-20 minutes into Corbridge which is definitely worth a visit. From the house we were able to comfortably reach Alnwick and Holy Island for day trips. I’d highly recommend the house, and will definitely look to book again next time we holiday in Northumberland.

The parlour is beautifully converted and well appointed. It worked really well for a friends weekend away, with lovely walks and a great hot tub that is easy to get to from the house through a utility room. Charming and welcoming hosts.

We had a great stay at this property while working locally. The accommodation was clean, comfortable, and well presented, with everything we needed for a longer work stay. Communication with the host was excellent throughout, and check-in/check-out was straightforward. The location was ideal for our work and we would happily stay here again.

I travel quite a lot for work and I’ve recently been working in Newcastle. The parlour it’s self is beautiful, the lay out and the scenery. Stunning. The only issues I had where under all of the beds where thick with dust and for over £100 cleaning fee you’d expect just because things aren’t viable to the eye to be cleaned regardless. The wifi inside the main living/kitchen area was ok but kept dropping out and if you go into the other living room the wifi wasn’t working at all for us. It was hit and miss. This made working from there slightly difficult for me an in the end I had to use my mobile data. We also had a slight issue with privacy. However overall stay was good and would return.

Superb place - really quiet and lovely surroundings, ideal for what we were looking for for our work planning "retreat". Lots of space, a well equipped kitchen, and the hot tub is a lovely touch! We'll certainly be back next time :)

Perfect for a family Christmas gathering

Very comfortable, with helpful owners. Positive: Very comfortable place to stay. Great beds, powerful showers, good oven and combi microwave, nicely furnished, lots of pictures, ornaments etc that made it very homely. Very clean. Nice cosy sitting room with a lovely Christmas tree. Owners very helpful. Negative: Small things only - would stop us re booking - Wi-Fi a bit patchy- hard to get iPlayer in the sitting room. Showers need the sealant replacing, outside area around The Parlour is not very attractive. Kitchen drawers need a good tidy up.

Highly recommend. Positive: The hosts were very helpful and friendly. The house is in a very quiet location but only 20 minutes from Ponteland, It had been beautifully decorated for Christmas, which was an unexpected bonus.

We had a beautiful stay at the Parlour, super peaceful, the house flows nicely, it was immaculate, spacious bedrooms and hot tub icing on the cake. Could benefit from a few more kitchen utensils. Nice to meet the owner who was extremely helpful with great recommendations. Would highly recommend this property well worth the value and perfect location if you want a rural escape to the country.

Our stay here was great. The place was lovely for a few nights away and the hot tub was an extra bonus! John was great and popped over when we were having problems connecting the tv to the WiFi. There were a couple of lamps needing new lightbulbs in the living room when we arrived but again John came over and fixed this for us. Communication was really quick. There are a few things missing in the kitchen you would expect (only one small chopping board for example, no bread knife etc). The place was clean overall, however there were a few areas such as the shower which could have been slightly cleaner! The beds were extremely comfortable and we felt the place was great value for money.

The Parlour is a well equipped, ideally located and tranquil property. Great value for money, and certainly no scrimping in amenities. We will definitely be back.

Gorgeous high-end spacious property. Positive: Beautifully decorated ( high end ) and very spacious. Comfortable beds and sofas and excellent showers. Everything was clean, kitchen was well equipped. Hot tub was fantastic! Negative: Wi-fi on the TV was patchy so kids complained about buffering. But that's just a small thing and it wouldn't stop me from staying here again.

We had a lovely stay at this peaceful spot and the views and surroundings were beautiful. We felt at home straight away and loved the cosy sitting room in the evening and made good use of the hot tub. The beds were very comfortable and the linens clean and fresh. There was some black mould on the shower heads and the edge of the showers which could have been addressed by the cleaners but that was the only thing we felt disappointing. The owner brought us some lovely fresh eggs and the overall feeling of the place was homely yet luxurious. It was hot whilst we were there and the bedrooms got extremely warm during the day, even with the blackout blinds down, so fans would be a useful addition to the bedrooms in warmer weather. There were no restaurants, pubs or shops in walking distance but we found some a short drive away. All in all, a lovely break in a beautiful part of the world.

Amazing place!! Overall 5 star accommodation The hosts left us a bottle of Prosecco and snacks, thought this was a lovely touch. The hot tub was great. Definitely recommend this lovely place to stay.

celebrated my birthday with the girls, had everything that we needed! Hot tub was heated up before we arrived and a bottle of Prosecco gifted to us! Lovely people, lovely place.

We stayed at the Parlour for a girls weekend. The property is stunning and done to a very high standard. It was spacious and had everything we needed. The only issue was on Saturday the power started tripping and it turned out to be a problem with the hot tub which we then couldn’t use. Although this was disappointing, John spent ages trying to sort it out for us and later Lynne (and Oscar the dog) can over with sincere apologies, a bottle of Prosecco and some cash back. There’s not much in the area but we didn’t want to do anything but chill at the property so it was perfect for that. Very peaceful and private and beautiful. Would recommend.

Perfect for a long chilled weekend with the girls Positive: what can we say!! it’s immaculate!!! top range facilities, everything you need and all beautiful!!! we already plan on booking again this week for next year!! it’s stunning!!! Negative: only 2 things would be on the parlour a hot tub cover maybe with a retractable roof so in the rain etc you can enjoy it a bit more and it deffo needs a light into the property and a sign as it’s a bit tricky to find in the dark and we ended up in a rather unpleasant farmers field!!

The Parlour is a fabulous property with all the home comforts you could ever need. This was such a relief as a few members of our party became poorly while we were away and we spent the entirety of our stay in the accommodation! Despite the illness we had a lovely time celebrating my mother-in-laws 70th birthday thanks to all the facilities The Parlour had to offer

Upon arrival we were pleased with the Parlour. Instructions were great to locate the property and the manual was very useful. Perfect amount of space for a large group and a toddler, each room with an en suite which was ideal. However, we soon become disappointed with the cleanliness of the property. There was large amounts of black mould and grime in the bathrooms, stains on bedding and the cups, plates and cutlery had not been fully cleaned. We located mould in multiple pans and even after attempting to clean these ourselves the mould remained. I informed the cleaners as we left that we had purposely left these aside. Upon reading previous reviews, I can see this has previously been reported but the pans remain… Overall we made the most of our stay and enjoyed our time but would have felt more comfortable if the property was clean.

Positive: Superb location for a rural escape alongside a wedding near Corbridge. The hot tub, and the hosts were superb - and Oscar, the rescue dog, too. Negative: Leaving!

The Parlour was exactly as described and more! We had such a great and relaxing time, everything was amazing and the hot tub was incredible. We would happily look to rebook again in the future. Lynne, John and Oscar the dog were lovely accommodating hosts and would highly recommend staying here.

Three generations stayed here from 9 months to 89 years old, while attending a family wedding. The accomodation was spacious and clean with everything you needed for a great stay. The hosts where very kind and accommodating, would definitely return.

Amazing accommodation Positive: The location- it was quiet and peaceful (apart from our 7 year old of course). The owner was friendly and our little girl fell in love with his beautiful dog! The beds/pillows were comfortable and the house was homely. Everywhere was clean and tidy. There were enough cooking equipment, bowls, cutlery, cups and glasses. Had all modern appliances including dishwasher, washer and dryer. Hot tub was warm, showers good pressure 👍 Negative: If we had to nitpick, only 3/7 jets in the hot tub worked but other than that it was amazing.

Gorgeous stay! Lovely, spacious and clean cottage with plenty of space for us all. Lots of information provided to us before check-in and during our stay. We will definitely return!

We had a lovely stay at The Parlour. Everything was beautiful, better than the pictures. It felt homely, cosy and had everything we needed. Great location, peaceful and out of the way but not far from plenty of local amenities and Newcastle. We will definitely come again. Thank you.

lovely stay in a peaceful setting, hot tub and added bonus

Positive: It was lovely. Very roomy, comfortable, hot tub great. Location fantastic Negative: The power cuts on one day

This was a fantastic location and exactly as advertised. However, I felt the early check in fee payable to get in the property was a little on the high side and we didn’t have access to the hot tub for two of the three days due to it first not being turned on, followed by some repair work the following day which I wasn’t informed of prior to arriving. To be fair, the owners were apologetic and responsive to this but it did take the shine off our stay. They also helped out with the complaint to the agents host and stay. But sadly this is taking some time to get a resolved. Two weeks for a simple issue is a bit much.

Second stay and would make a great spot for stargazing

Lovely house! Great space and utilities cant fault it

Nice out of the way place ample parking looks to be a good spot for stargazing but weather wasn’t with us and need to fix the sensors on outdoor lighting

Quiet, spacious, lovely- just what we wanted

Beautiful and so well equipped. Spacious with lots of places to visit within 30-60 mins drive.

Charlie always responds quickly to any enquiry.

a very tranquil and relaxing weekend away .

Lovely Positive: Lovely accommodation very clean and well equipped Negative: The stay and properties were lovely however Host and Stay who manage the property require a very large refundable damage deposit, although this is explained clearly and is understandable, almost 3 weeks on they’re still sitting on nearly £500 which is having to be chased up via back and forth emails, not really acceptable when it could have been a temporary hold.

very nice place only thing i didn't like was hot tub was on show from the road not very private.

Positive: Property was beautiful and has everything you could need.

Relaxing ! Positive: Spacious, every bedroom has its own bedroom. Very homely.

Really good, could use some chlorine maybe to clean out the hot tub throughout the visit.

We loved our stay at The Parlour! It was a lovely house with great amenities. The kitchen was well equipped, the house was clean and John was great and only a phone call away when we needed anything. I would highly recommend this property and if we’re in the area again we’d go back in a heartbeat.

Beautiful stay, house was even better than expected. Very roomy, would recommend.

Gorgeous stay, we really enjoyed it! Hot tub wasn’t quite hot enough to get in on the first night which was disappointing but otherwise a great stay! x

Pleasant week in a remote location. Positive: Comfy beds, spacious, warm, quiet and secluded. Decent sized mugs. Negative: Some missing kitchen equipment, oven dishes, potato peeler etc, more relevant in a location with no nearby eateries where home cooking is more than likely.

Beautiful house but let down on a lot of factors. Hot tub was unusable for the 1st night as was cold. Took overnight to heat up WiFi in the sitting room was none existent so made the room unusable as the tv wouldn’t work. Hot hot hot inside. Heating was set to 25’ and was stifling and we struggled to turn it down. Dirty pans in cupboard from previous occupants and some of the pans wouldn’t work on the induction hob. Also no practical cooking dishes and oven needed a good clean. It was filthy. Showers had black mould and empty shampoo/ shower gel bottles Coffee pods advertised but we only had 2 milk pods. No coffee pods Only 4 towels for hot tub but 5 occupants No condiments or any type of welcome pack. Also was charged £30 accidental damage waiver on booking ( or asked to pay a £250 accidental deposit but £10 kept afterwards if no damage, as admin fee) which wasn’t mentioned until the place was booked. A little attention to small details would make a huge difference

Great place, lots of space, nice and clean, modern. outdoor space. highly recommended!

Very nice stay, comfortable beds, great hot tub Positive: Beautiful property very well decorated and spacious. Nice to have en suites in all bedrooms. Great hot tub. Negative: Kitchen could’ve been better equipped with more utensils, pots pans, better quality toaster, cleaner oven. Sealant on baths and showers needed replacing.

A lovely base for exploring the area. The Parlour was well appointed, clean and spacious. We enjoyed a great stay.

This cottage exceeded expectations. The rooms were spacious with lots of communal space to relax in. Everything was clean and comfy and the hot tub was superb. Our hosts were quick to respond to any queries we had and were super friendly. The only downside was the lack of walkable paths from the door, however the road is quiet so it is possible to walk along the road. Despite this, I would definitely stay again and recommend to others.

We had a great time. Thank you Positive: Hot tub, beautiful views, spacious accommodation

Lovely place to stay, lots of space, well laid out and extremely comfortable. Everything you needed was there, great peaceful location. We’ll definitely stay here again.

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The property is lovely and very spacious . it is a little difficult to find at first but once you know where it is it's excellent . we really enjoyed our stay

Positive: Clean, huge, very comfortable furniture, 3 en suites. Warm. Host welcomed us. Quiet. Far reaching view from bedrooms. Negative: Understand there is probably a need for a damage deposit, however, having to pay £10 admin fee for that damage deposit, for less than 48 hours in property was not good. Far too many emails asking me to pay this damage deposit. Another saucepan (a big one) would have been useful - 2 medium pans in accommodation for 6 isn't really enough. However, I didn't ask for another pan and one may well have been provided if I had asked.

All good, thank you.

Positive: 3 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms! Negative: 10am checkout time, too early!

Positive: Everything was perfect

Great location away from everything but local enough to what you need. Property well equipped and conformtable Positive: Location, space and cleanliness of the property Friendly owners and good communication Very comfortable

Stunning accommodation in a beautiful location. Spotlessly clean with everything you need and some lovely touches. Very friendly helpful hosts. We had a wonderful stay and hope to return!

Had a wonderful week at The Parlour. Very relaxing location, great to explore Northumberland The Parlour is high spec and everything you need and Lynne and John are great hosts and nothing is too much trouble

The Parlour is a fabulous property - extremely spacious and furnished to a high quality. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the complimentary hen's eggs was a nice touch

perfect property for a relaxing weekend stay Positive: a beautiful property in a fantastic location. beautifully decorated and well furnished. we had an amazing stay. definitely will be back. Negative: nothing

Amazing views, lovely getaway. Would definitely recommend and go again.

absolutely stunning property ! Positive: beautiful spacious and clean Negative: where the jacuzzi was could of been a bit more landscaped

Beautiful property and amenities for a very reasonable price One of the main reasons we chose this was the consistency in the bedroom layouts, hot tubs had lovely plenty of room Only tiny things for us would have been a more comfortable area to sit outside, but it was a really great accomdation The owners were great, brought us some lovely free range eggs

Great stay in lovely accommodation, area is lovely and the host very helpful will definitely return

Exceptional Positive: Everything!!! stunning views and stunning decor with gorgeous hosts. Thank you!

excellent accommodation in a rural setting Positive: spacious and good location all bedrooms have en suite Negative: it was a very cold weekend and we needed extra heaters

lovely and relaxing, perfect switch off location. Positive: beautiful and clean, hosts have thought of most things you will need, and even bring you fresh eggs from the hens on the grounds. very spacious, very relaxing. Negative: the hot tub was not working, but this is not the fault of the owners. it was due to be fixed but the wrong part was brought.

Excellent Positive: Very high standard and you find everything you need. Maybe missing a coffee pluncher. Negative: Location, fully understood that it was really but no walking paths in the area.

We had a wonderful stay at The Parlour, the accommodation is exactly as described. Sometimes places look nice but not comfortable, this was 100% on everything. A little way out but that is clear in the description and a good base to explore local areas. We would definitely return!