Laura

1 month ago

Lovely house, pretty area. Hot tub and some kitchen utensils not the cleanest but nice. The dog Oscar will take anything left out and chew it. There is a sign up about this but it could be more visible. Unfortunately, our last morning somewhat ruined the stay for us. Oscar was barking loudly and continuously outside the living room window at 8am. He was biting and throwing about a live hedgehog, becoming aggressive when approached. The host had seen this as he'd been moving things around right next to the kitchen windows for some time that morning which was also a little strange. The host then disappeared so we phoned him to ask if he could do anything. He was extremely dismissive on the phone, saying it's 'hedgehog season' and he couldn't do anything. We were very disappointed in his rude tone and lack of responsible ownership - he didn't seem to care about his dog mauling wildlife and/or has no control of his dog. His wife eventually came over to take the dog away.

Simon

1 month ago

My family and I had a wonderful short break. We felt right at home and everything about the property was warm and welcoming and we were able to immediately relax and enjoy a quick dip in the hot tub with sensational views of the Northumberland countryside. Lovely touch from John to call down after we arrived to welcome us, say hello and check everything was ok. We all enjoyed fabulous scrambled eggs the following morning courtesy of the John and his chickens.... not to mention Oscar the dog - I could happily have stayed at the house all day throwing the ball for him but unfortunately my family wanted to go siteseeing! Overall a wonderful stay in a fabulous home - would highly recommend!!

Kate

1 month ago

Truly fabulous spacious property, very well located for Newcastle City, Northumberland Coast, walking routes, etc. Excellently equipped & clean. Beautiful downstairs communal space for relaxing & enjoying the stunning views of rolling countryside from the huge windows & bi-fold doors. Lovely hot tub, also showcasing those amazing views too! Owners were very welcoming & on hand if needed. Tea/coffee/milk & more provided, plus some amazing fresh eggs from their own chickens. We didn't want to leave! Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

James

2 months ago

Great place to stay with beautiful views.

Kyle

2 months ago

Beautiful place to stay and would strongly recommend! A beautiful property, stunning surroundings and plenty of amenities! Massive thank you to the owner! We look forward to staying there again another time!

Stacey

3 months ago

Absolutely outstanding property. The views are simple stunning. The hot tub was just something else it was so big! Super clean and beautifully presented Beds are sooo comfy Would absolutely stay here again and again. Thank you for a wonderful time !

Oliver

3 months ago

We had a lovely stay and hope to be back! Views were just stunning and listening to the birdsong was a lovely way to start the day

Rebe

3 months ago

Such an amazing house! We loved our stay!

Jess

3 months ago

Beautiful house. Lovely doggy. Only issue was it wasn’t very throughly cleaned. Floors had hair on, cutlery and plates weren’t very clean, oven mits were filthy with old food and a note thanking the owners from the previous guests still on the kitchen side. Overall lovely place/location but needs to be cleaned better between guests.

Beau

3 months ago

Gorgeous place with amazing views, looks exactly like photos. Amazing kitchen with every utensil and pan you could need with a spectacular view and great eggs from the host’s hens.

Orla

3 months ago

Lovely stay for my little boys 5th birthday we will defo be revisiting for those wonderful views.

Martin

3 months ago

lovely stay in great area

Mark

3 months ago

The setting for 'The Gathering' was a beautiful south-facing valley overlooking Northumberland, a truly beautiful spot and very peaceful and quiet. We visited friends in Northumberland and sampled some of the local restaurants in the area. A very convenient place to Newcastle, Hexham and Corbridge, but also very quiet and amazing views. The place was a very large, modern, open plan house with fantastic amenities and furnishings. The kitchen was very well equipped for family meals. We were visited by the friendly black Labrador (Oscar) who was very playful and energetic.

Bethany

4 months ago

It was a beautiful place to stay , it was so private and peaceful. The place was fresh and we loved the choice of games there. The dog there was beautiful and so friendly (me and my partner loved playing fetch with him). The space was very spacious and not crowded.

Saira

4 months ago

We absolutely loved our stay! We spent 2 nights here celebrating our twins’ 5th birthday, and it was the perfect place for our family. The property was beautiful, clean, and very comfortable. The hot tub was a favorite feature—our boys and my husband loved it! We made wonderful memories and would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Tammy

4 months ago

Absolutely beautiful place, very peaceful but not much to do other than Hot tub. The property could do with a few more games or entertainment. The location was in a very rural area. We booked Friday to Monday and we was a little disappointed that we was asked to exit the Hot tub on Sunday night around 8pm due to them wanting to empty and clean for next guest. We all then went in for a shower but had no water for showers as the water was being used to refill the Hot tub. Overall the stay was amazing and we would return. Oscar the dog loves to play fetch

Tammie

4 months ago

We had an amazing stay - the accommodation is fantastic and exudes luxury. We can’t wait to visit again

Lisa

4 months ago

This was our 2nd stay at The Gatherings and it was amazing as always. The views are outstanding when you are sat in the hot tub. The space inside and outside is perfect for young children to play. We will be back again next year

Patrick

5 months ago

Fantastic Stay! We’ll definitely be back

Sophie

5 months ago

Great place, good location easy access to places

Polly

6 months ago

We had a wonderful stay at this amazing property. The accommodation was perfect for us; ample open plan space, beautiful outside area including a hot tub and super comfortable beds. The kitchen was very well equipped with everything we needed to prepare meals with ease. We were very relaxed here and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Marie

6 months ago

What a beautiful property and we had a lovely relaxing stay. The owners were friendly and easy to talk too when they helped us with the hot tub. Just and Stay were excellent communicators and where quick and easy to reply when needed. We as a family of 4 had a great break and would definitely recommend this property.

Malgorzata

6 months ago

We had a fantastic stay at this vacation house with friends. The place was very clean, well-maintained, and finished to a really high standard. The rooms were comfortable, and the whole house had everything we needed. The owners were extremely helpful and welcoming, which made the experience even better. A special mention to their dog, Oscar – he was incredibly friendly and fun to be around! He did have a playful habit of “borrowing” anything left on the patio, but it just added to the charm and gave us a few laughs. The surrounding area was also lovely and peaceful. Overall, a great place to stay – we would definitely come back!

William Frederic

6 months ago

Very relaxing few days - peace and quiet.

Vicki

7 months ago

If you want space, peace, views and modern accommodation within easy reach of amenities this place is perfect. The accommodation is huge, all modern and loads of outdoor space too. It’s perfect for families… bring bikes (lots of straight easy roads) and outdoor toys, there is a huge lawn right in front of the hot tub with a view! Inside the main living space is huge, it has 2 tables - one for eating, one for games and loads of running round space for toddlers etc. Washing machine, tumble dryer in a utility room for coats etc. The adults bedroom upstairs is a real treat, huge bed, armchairs, bath with a view and a balcony. Downstairs bedroom is spacious with an en-suite. Others have mentioned dirty glasses and windows - it wasn’t immaculate and if you’re wanting 5 star sterile environment it might not meet expectations but it’s a self build that has had a lot of energy and care poured into it and was fantastic for our family.

Hannah

7 months ago

This was a great place to stay in, location was amazing with a great view off of the balcony. Hosts were lovely sending updates before arrival and then checking in on us to make sure everything was okay. Would 100% recommend this to anyone even with family as was games in the place as well.

Jessica

8 months ago

We really enjoyed our stay, beautiful location and very relaxing. Would love to come back in the future!

Katie

8 months ago

Beautiful place with lovely views from the balcony & hot tub. really enjoyed the stay & will definitely look at booking again.

Jenny

8 months ago

Really lovely accommodation. Only thing that could be improved was the cleanliness of the kitchen utensils. We had to wash all the glasses, mugs and plates before use.

Josh

9 months ago

Great stay 5* We have booked again 2 weeks later!

Rebecca And Phillip

9 months ago

Super comfy beds with gorgeous scenery. Peace and tranquility over the festive period.

Vicky

10 months ago

An absolutely stunning house. Beautiful furniture, comfortable beds, amazing views, and sublime hot tub. A fantastic little retreat. The place did need a really good clean in places - windows were really in need of attention, some mirrors etc hadn’t seen a duster in a while, and the soap dispensers in the shower need to be replaced. However, didn’t affect our enjoyment of the place. We will definitely be back!

Andrew

11 months ago

Beautiful place!

Margaret

1 year ago

This was a beautifully displayed property as pictured however when arriving inside the place was infested with flies. Crawling over plates and cutlery, beds, walls and floors. Being in the property less than a minutes and they were all over us and we had to leave immediately. The host was aware and unhelpful saying he turned on the fly zapper before we got there but it was clear there was a bigger issue with the amount in the property. We also arrived to find the blinds closed and when opened was clear it was because there was a scaffolding erected along main view windows which is why we chose a property in country for pleasant views. Again not mentioned at any point of booking. We had to then located a property at 5pm in the evening after travelling all day with a 2 year old, 5 year old and elderly mum. We had 3 days worth of food wasted as we had no fridge and had to a cell activities booked as were not in the area staying anymore. Having to cancel our break away.

Tilly

1 year ago

The property was lovely, definitely worth the visit if you’re looking for a quiet get away. The host was very friendly and welcoming, would absolutely recommend !

Lisa

1 year ago

House and scenery were stunning. All the furniture inside was excellent quality and the downstairs was very open and welcoming. All amenities were there that you needed There were some issues which were dealt with separately So peaceful in hot tub listening to the birds It was great to see that the house looked exactly like it did in photographs It was a lovely touch the John came to welcome me and make sure I knew where everything was or how it worked

Joseph

1 year ago

Lovely stay , beautiful view & surroundings , will be back to stay again soon

Elaine

1 year ago

The place was spacious and stylish and it was located in a peaceful location. The views of the stunning countryside were spectacular and was so nice to wake up to from the upstairs bedroom. The kitchen was clean and well equipped. We had a power cut on day 2 and the WiFi went off. We contacted host and stay and within the hour it was sorted by the owner. The hot tub was so relaxing and made our stay so relaxing. Will definitely be back

Claire

1 year ago

Loved our stay! Was my second time staying- lovely property and location. Very relaxing environment. Thank you!

Samantha

1 year ago

We absolutely loved our stay. It was perfect for us. We will definitely be coming back. Thank you for a wonderful stay and excellent communication :)

Arron

1 year ago

Beautiful setting and accommodation. Exceeded expectations and was perfect for a quiet getaway. Space was lovely as was the decor and scenery. We will book again.

Sean

1 year ago

Beautiful spacious home with a lovely hot tub and friendly owner, would recommend

Dheerij

1 year ago

Lovely accommodation, very spacious and lots of options for seating areas. Main bedroom suite is incredible. Nice to spend evenings in the hot tub with the beautiful views. A few things needing changed (mostly what people had written in previous reviews). I have discussed this with Host & Stay separately and they seemed open to the suggestions so hopefully the issues don't arise for future guests. Overall a very lovely accommodation, just needing a few finishing touches to make the trip 5 stars.

Nicolle

1 year ago

Absolutely breathtaking scenery. Best hot tub we've had the luxury of using! All kitchen appliances were really easy to use. Extremely clean house with gorgeous big windows to soak up the view

Lisa

1 year ago

Beautiful location, stunning views - generally ok, but had a few issues - dirty utensils and leak coming through from the ceiling when it rained. Got a partial refund for this issue.

Gemma

1 year ago

Second time staying here! Will deffo be back again

Hattie

1 year ago

Really beautiful location and perfect for a chilled weekend getaway. The property was beautiful and had everything we needed.

Kay

1 year ago

The gathering was so beautiful, cosy and very scenic. clean and tidy and just an amazing place too stay. Will definitely be back. John was so lovely and came over to say hello when we got there which was nice. thank you so much for a lovely relaxing stay :)

K

1 year ago

The house was very spacious for the four of us. Unfortunately, it wasn't as clean as you would expect. There was mould around the shower edges and tooth paste splatters along the wooden edging in the bathroom. The floor was dirty and there were visible gatherings of dust. The table was laid beautifully but dust was on the plates and glasses. The hot tub wasn't clean enough to use as it had scum round the edges and sand on the seats and at the bottom. The owner did come and change the water when we contacted him, however, the treatment of the hot tub was down to us. This added a lot of stress to our holiday as we couldn't get the test strips to show it was safe to use. The main bed had a dip in which made it uncomfortable to sleep in. There was a leak in the large windows panes when it rained leaving pools of water to mop up. We found this review hard to write as we haven't ever left negative feedback on any of our holidays but for the price we paid, we expected better quality.

Olivia

1 year ago

the property was gorgeous, and the view and surrounding area was SO stunning. definitely a good place to get away and connect with nature. the hosts were so friendly and the team responsive to any help we needed. enjoyed our time so much. thank you!

Karen

1 year ago

Good location, initial thoughts great place BUT - mould in showers, bed linen and covers stained, main bed broken and clear had been for some time. Broken bed held up by a block of wood. Kitchen gadgets poor quality and lack any thought and day to day needs. Very disappointing Due to filthy conditions didn’t use hot tub.

Anna

1 year ago

Our stay was great, beautiful place and friendly hosts.

Lee

1 year ago

The property is gorgeous, it has lovely views and is remote and peaceful. Host communicated really well and was always at hand. Would definitely return and next time hire out the extension of the property for a family gathering!!

Tom

1 year ago

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Natalie

1 year ago

A lovely place to stay. A lot of space and beautiful surroundings. Fully enjoyed staying here and would highly recommend.

Gill

1 year ago

Great accommodation, stunning location and very helpful host! Thank you

Georgia

1 year ago

Thank you for a great stay. The home is extremely beautiful, cosy and peaceful. The interior is stunning and the property has all the amenities that you need for a great weekend away.

Conor

1 year ago

Amazing place and a amazing host!

Russell

1 year ago

It’s an amazing lodge and great value for money. Dale the host was so helpful in the lead up, we was left wanting for nothing. Overall we had a fantastic stay, would highly recommend and we’ll definitely be booking again.

Connor

1 year ago

We loved our stay at The Gathering. Since arriving on day 1, the instructions for the property were straight forward and concise. Once checked in, we were greeted by the owner, John, who was very polite and made us feel at home. Any issue or query he helped us with as well as recommendations of the local area. The property was better than we imagined, with beautiful high ceilings in the lounge and a nice balcony to have a peaceful on. Our stay was for 2 nights and we found that we were able to optimise the property and facilities in this time. With it being so close to Belsay, Matfen and Ponteland, there was plenty to do and explore during the day time. The check out process was easy and instructions were given the night before just to confirm details and answer any queries we did have. I would definitely recommend this stay to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway with all the facilities someone would need.

Chloe

1 year ago

The Gathering was exactly as described, very peaceful surrounding but still close to shops and the city for a nice day out! The interior was gorgeous, looks just like the photos very spacious but still cosy! If you’re going in winter deffo pack some warm clothes and cozy pjs! But had a wonderful stay, would deffo recommend to anyone

Kieran

1 year ago

Great location for a peaceful weekend away. Great facilities, do not need to leave the place if you bring food as plenty cooking facilities. Would recommend to anyone looking for a couples getaway or any other celebration.

Shashikumar

1 year ago

This place was extraordinary, It's exactly what I was looking something private luxury with hot tub, This properly it's perfect for bachelor's or couples.

Molly

1 year ago

What an amazing place to spend a relaxing weekend. We wanted somewhere to switch off and found exactly that. Beautiful house with light coming in through all the huge windows with amazing views. The views from the hot tub were great and it was plenty big for all 4 of us. We will definitely be coming back!

Beverley

1 year ago

Beautiful house, amazing views, proper home from home had everything you need for a wonderful relaxing stay

Jordan

1 year ago

A wonderful stay in a wonderful home. Everything was perfect from checking in to checking out. Highly recommend for a chill out.

Paul

1 year ago

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Jamie

1 year ago

Amazing house with an amazing view !

Lewis

1 year ago

Had the best time here was just the break my partner and I needed just so peaceful and private in its location and surroundings, definitely wish to return in future.

Oliver

1 year ago

Nice space, very comfortable

Bobbie-Leigh Cossey

1 year ago

We visited for my parter and best friends 21st birthday and we had a lovely few days away. Easy check in and it was so beautiful and matched the photos. Definitely recommend to anyone!

Emily

1 year ago

even better than the pictures!

Lynette

2 years ago

We had a lovely stay in the gathering. Our first family holiday with our 6 month old and there was lots of space for everything. We would highly recommend staying at the gathering for many reason. The hosts were great, the sheer space in the place is incredible yet it still feels homely. It was nice and quiet. Having a coffee on the balcony felt very peaceful. We loved our stay and we will hopefully be returning in the future.

Emma

2 years ago

Spacious, gorgeous views and great hot tub!

Niamh

2 years ago

We had the most beautiful weekend. When we arrived the host was making sure everything was ok and even offered us fresh eggs from their own hens on the grounds. The house was beautiful and the views were stunning. We were able to relax in the hot tub in the evenings and it felt very private. We were also able to make all of our meals in the kitchen which had everything we needed. We could relax with a movie in the living room area in the evenings. I would highly recommend staying in this house. The hosts were very friendly but also not intrusive at all but made sure we had everything we needed. They also had plenty of recommendations for things to do in the area which was very helpful. We would definitely return

Stuart

2 years ago

I really can't recommend The Gathering enough if you're looking at a base for exploring Northumberland. Nestled in a beautifully peaceful setting, and with every provision you could ask for, you won't be disappointed! There's plenty to explore in the surrounding area to keep you occupied during the day, as well as soaking the evening away come rain or shine in the covered hot tub. The hosts are extremely friendly, with a lot of local knowledge and ideas of places to visit. Would highly recommend this destination, and wouldn't think twice about returning for another stay

Daniel

2 years ago

When we arrived in the Sunday the first thing we did was turn on the hot tub but noticed that the water was very murky and had a bit of a sulphur smell coming from the filter, we decided to use it anyway but on the Tuesday we saw the owners and told them that it could do with either cleaning out or some chlorine added as the box supplied in the box was empty. We said that we would be out all day Wednesday so it would be good if it could be ready to use for Thursday and Friday. On Wednesday evening my wife bumped into the owners and they said that they would have to empty the hot tub Friday morning ready for the new customers staying after us and said that 'someone will have to miss out unfortunately' So for the entire time we were there nothing was done with it and was only checked because we told them that it wasn't clean. This put a real damper on the holiday for the rest of the week as we specifically paid over £200 a day.

Samantha

2 years ago

We arrived at The Gathering and on first glance the place was stunning and we were very excited. When I went to explore upstairs the large blind across the double doors was down which I thought was strange as the other smaller blind was up. I went to open the blind and the beads to pull it up fell into my hand they were not attached. I reported this immediately to Host and Stay. The owner arrived to look the following morning and said he wouldn’t be able to fix it. This was very disappointing as the blind being down meant we couldn’t enjoy the view from the first floor balcony. The cleanliness of the lodge was exceptionally disappointing, there are stains all over the inside of the windows and evident dirt and dust on the glass light shades above the kitchen island. The hot tub which was the main reason we booked the place did not smell right and when we checked the filter it was all orange and a build up of dirt. This meant after the first day it had a strong smell of sewages

Sally-Anne

2 years ago

The Gathering was beautiful, quiet and peaceful. We loved hearing the birds and having no disturbances. Don't stay there is you want to be close to amenities as it is a fair step to the nearest shop. That said, we knew this and loved it. We found it a great place to stay and visit lots of places whilst 'up North'! We loved the hot tub and generally the space. We really enjoyed our stay at The Gathering and felt at home. Thank you for making our stay lovely.

Paul

2 years ago

the host's made our family felt right at home. the property was clean and the hosts were extremely friendly. we would definitely recommend for a relaxing family break.

Debra

2 years ago

From the moment we arrived we lived this property everything we needed was here the house was stylish and most comfortable we would love ro return we met the owners who were very friendly

Dawn

2 years ago

An absolutely beautiful place to stay - wonderful barn conversion - stunning countryside - thrilled to see it had been used during an episode of 'Vera' - met John who was great and answered my many questions about the filming!!!!! However although the house was stunning and very clean - there were areas that were not as clean as you would expect - loads of cobwebs , dirty windows, outside table dirty - and a real shortage of basics. ( only one dishwasher tablet , no store cupboard items that most Airbnb seem to provide ( spray oil etc) - it was also difficult as the Host company only seemed to respond overnight which made some communication difficult! We stayed during a very hot weekend( unexpected!) and because there was a problem with the doors we only had a kitchen window to open - I think a fan downstairs might come in handy this summer. However these are all small points - loved the house and our stay. thank you .

Fiona

2 years ago

amazing hosts and the place was beautiful. peaceful and beautiful surroundings

Kate

2 years ago

Beautiful home, set in beautiful surroundings

Marcus

2 years ago

Nice and spacious kitchen, living room and dining space perfect for family gatherings and relaxing. Close to Hadrian’s wall and other Roman ruins for a day trip. There are some decent restaurants and shops in Ponteland which is about 15 minutes away.

Liv

2 years ago

The place was excellent, overall great stay! Very remote but we kind of expected that.. lovely little touches such as games etc. Hot tub was great. Beds were comfy and clean. It was a fab stay! Would definitely recommend:)

Stephen

2 years ago

We stayed at the gatherings part of the build. It was lovely and the location was peaceful and quiet. The communication from the owners about check in and check out was very clear and the whole experience was straight forward. It’s situated in a beautiful part of the world and we enjoy our few days away.

Benjamin

2 years ago

Nice place, best with a larger group of people. Nice and clean, fantastic hosts.

Michelle

2 years ago

We originally had the gathering booked Friday to Monday but were notified of the availability of the Wednesday and Thursday so we took the opportunity to check in a night early! Made all the difference extending the weekend, a beautiful property, clean with comfy beds! Everything needed was provided, even fresh eggs from the chickens! Close to the city but far enough away to feel remote! Definitely recommended!

Ben

2 years ago

The Gathering is a fantastic place to stay. The building has clearly been converted to a high standard, it is well designed, beautifully finished and presented with lovely views over the countryside. I would be very happy staying here again! I felt it was good value for money and it was in peaceful surroundings which is exactly what I'd hoped for.

Frances

2 years ago

this place is amazing! the host comes with our highest recommendation. it's only once you're actually there that you get a true sense of the scale of this place, the standard of finish, calculation and level of attention to detail given to the decor and setting. everything here, at first seemingly simple, presents itself in lingering retrospect as an understated statement piece. the price - so competitive. I think this amongst the most accessible, value-added and satisfying properties you could stay in that are available to this standard and in this area on air b'n'b thankyou so much and we are hoping to return again in the future.

Nomaan

2 years ago

Such an amazing stay! The host was very responsive and accommodating. The place was clean and had high-rise windows to allow lots of natural light in during the daytime. The hot tub was in immaculate condition with stunning views of the countryside!

Anthony

2 years ago

Lovely place and views. Easy and simple check in with a key pad lock outside the house. Friendly owners and also a good price for the time of year we went!

Michelle

2 years ago

Beautiful holiday let. very comfortable and stunning views. only 2 niggles.... the downstairs bathroom had a strong unpleasant smell and the upstairs shower was tepid and we couldn't control the temperature. however, this didn't ruin the weekend for us and we enjoyed our stay

Rory

2 years ago

Just back home from a 3 nights stay at John & Lynda’s place. The house is massive and feels even more spacious that what it looked like in the pictures. The location is very private and the hosts were very helpful. Minor issue on the first day with the plug in the bathroom sink that was broken but this was fixed by John the following morning. We would book again. Worth it for the space, views and of course the hot tub.

Sonja

2 years ago

Beautiful place, amazing decor & very tranquil. Host made sure we were ok on our first night and dropped off fresh eggs which were very welcome. A bottle of prosecco was waiting for us also which was a lovely gesture, table was all beautifully set for our first meal. Plenty of tea/coffee/some milk sachets, detergents and additional shampoo, conditioner and body wash in the bathrooms. Hot tub was great.Would highly recommend this place, it does feel very special. I'll drfinitely stay here again

Georgia

2 years ago

A beautiful trip away & we couldn’t have asked for more. Such a peaceful place to relax and it really felt like a home away from home.

Cassidy

2 years ago

Gorgeous house and location. Fresh eggs in the morning was lovely. Very happy will be returning.

Katie

2 years ago

We had the most wonderful stay at The Gathering. The house is absolutely stunning (exactly like the pictures!), the hot tub was very clean and always warm. Absolutely could not fault it whatsoever! Lynne and John were also both lovely, very friendly people who despite living next door respected our privacy and left us to it. Thank you so much for a brilliant stay, we will 100% be back (maybe next time we’ll book The Parlour, too!)

Lauren

2 years ago

We had a lovely time, the air bnb is absolutely beautiful and the hot tub just makes the stay.

Hannah

2 years ago

We had the best few days here. Hosts were absolutely on hand if we needed anything. Lovely treat of Prosecco and snacks on arrival. House is stunning and looked exactly like the pictures. Was sad to check out! Thank you and we’d definitely recommend!

Matthew

2 years ago

We spent an amazing 5 days at "The Gathering", our hosts Lynn and John (Oscar the dog) are an amazing couple with a beautiful home. We couldn't have asked for anything better. We will seriously consider returning with our parents next year utilising the joint building (The Parlour). Thank you again for a perfect stay

Abby

3 years ago

A lovely weekend! Thank you so much to the owners who couldn’t have been more helpful. The house itself is absolutely beautiful, stunning views and really well decorated. It’s a huge space for 4 people. Beds were super comfy and we had a great night sleep. Hot tub was brilliant. Would defo recommend this place to anyone wanting a relaxing weekend away. Well stocked generally although cleaning spray and some more dishwasher tablets would have been really helpful. Also, we found some of the cooking equipment was a bit limited - only a small frying pan etc. Very minor though issue though. Thank you so much for a lovely stay.

Faye

3 years ago

Absolutely lovely property and the hosts couldn’t have been more accommodating. Would definitely return!

Lee

3 years ago

We had a great week at The Gathering. The location is fabulous and the house is beautiful, just like the pictures.

Brittany

3 years ago

I stayed at this air bnb with my boyfriend and firstly would like to say that it is STUNNING, we travelled over 6 hours there and were not disappointed. The home is clean, the space is vast, the decor is top tier and the VIEW from the bedroom is unlike anything I have ever seen before. It is tranquil, calm, and the people who stay there are lovely too! All in all it is an absolute pleasure there and was a great experience. My only slight disappointment was the internet, it didn't work from the moment we arrived which made sorting out plans quite difficult. We did call both numbers that were given, left a text message and contacted host and stay, who did respond back with a generic response but never actually got back to us with a resolution. This did leave us without any form of internet for the whole duration of our stay which for the money paid I don't think is unacceptable.

Karen

3 years ago

A lovely place, with a hottub. Great things, much space, great beds, lots of towels, lookout over the fields, fresh eggs delivered on our doorstep, friendly owner. When you pay this amount you expect evertything to be perfect. Based on that expectation, we have the following things that could receive more attention: wifi didn’t work, the house was not clean everywhere toothbrush holders had toothpaste, refrigerator had staints, in drawers there were hairs of former visitors.

Gemma

3 years ago

A relaxing place for a few days with friends.

Michael

3 years ago

We really enjoyed our stay with John and Lynne. Really friendly. The house was lovely - open plan and exactly as the photos showed it. The main bedroom is amazing with wonderful views.

Denise

3 years ago

A wonderful place in a wonderful setting Hard pressed to find better

Michelle

3 years ago

We really enjoyed our stay. Fresh eggs were greatly appreciated and the house and surroundings are just beautiful. Utter peace and privacy. Thank you!

Greg

3 years ago

stayed for 4 nights, place was great to relax, but close enough if you wanted venture out. the kids loved the hot tub and the land to run about. would definitely recommend

Mhairi

3 years ago

Had a lovely stay here! Beautiful accommodation and very helpful and friendly hosts! Even brought us fresh eggs one morning. The only issue we had was there were a lot of flies around and we had to spend a lot of time trying to get rid of them. The owners knew about this as had a fly catching device on but we were not told about it and did not have much to get rid of them with apart from a half empty bottle of fly spray. Apart from that the stay was brilliant!

Emma

3 years ago

Lovely house, lovely surroundings, Lynne was a pleasure to seal with.

Jane

3 years ago

Fabulous weekend away with friends, the view is outstanding and the hot tub very relaxing. The property itself is stunning, as one of my friends said it was like walking into a different world. All the amenities you could ask for. For a touch of luxury and a relaxing weekend away we couldn’t have asked for anything better.

John

3 years ago

I looked at quite a few different options before booking this property and it was beautiful and perfect for us. But it was one of the most expensive cleaning charges and it was anything but clean and this is what stood out and sticks in your mind

Paul

3 years ago

Lovely house, great location just amazing

Tim

3 years ago

Positives -Beautiful location and the building has been refurbished to a very good standard. Incredible views out to the remoteness of the fields. /Some thoughtful touches on arrival (eg Prosecco) and eggs for which many thanks Negatives -The management company managing the building were generally pretty unhelpful. We had requested upon booking for a king bed as outlined in the Airbnb listing but sadly got two singles which was only sorted out on the penultimate night. For the price we paid, this should have been sorted much sooner - Significant lack of cleaning products. We had one dishwasher tablet for four nights and no surface sprays which made it difficult to keep it clean. The floors were also quite dirty upon arrival and rubbish had been left in the kitchen from previous guests.

Alex

3 years ago

The Gathering was a beautiful place to get away to. It's well decorated, spacious and immaculately tidy. The host was very welcoming and although they lived next door they were not intrusive. Just note that it is quite remote so you will need to drive some distance for local amenities but dont let this detract from this gem in the countryside.

Tracey

3 years ago

Well what can we say about this beautiful home that’s not steady been said but here goes:- Super comfortable Stunning views Great hot tub Everything you need Nothing too much trouble We have never slept in such a comfortable bed ever & I will be contacting Lynne to find out more details Thank you again for a lovely stay & we will be back, & shout it from the rooftops how lovely this is.

Lauren

3 years ago

Beautiful house in a great location with a lovely garden and views

Merlin

3 years ago

A very nice living room (good size and ceiling height) and a large, very comfortable master bedroom. The jacuzzi is really very large and of good quality. I recommend it to those who want to relax in the countryside.

Holly

3 years ago

Great place to stay for a little break! Had everything we needed and wonderful settings

Adam

3 years ago

Beautiful accommodation and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thanks to John (the owner) for making us feel so welcome. Recommend the blackbird inn for a bite to eat and a pint.

Georgie

3 years ago

Great accommodation and location. The hosts popped over to introduce themselves and were on hand to help with any questions

Kerry

3 years ago

Fabulous, relaxing surroundings and the house is everything on the photos and more! We had everything we needed and clear instructions for when we arrived. House was clean, fresh and we had been left a lovely welcome gift for our arrival. Would highly recommend

Bailey

3 years ago

Very nice place and very peaceful and very clean. Would recommend to anyone

Andrew

3 years ago

Superb find, exceeded our expectations, a home from home feel. Great hosts, nice bottle of fizz on arrival - thank you! The main bedroom was amazing, with a bath in the room placed perfectly for viewing the surroundings. Overall a perfect few days, highly recommended, will definitely be our go to place for future visits to the area.

Mark

3 years ago

Wonderful weekend away. The place was beautiful. Clean, comfortable and lovely views! Really good communication with the host and all amenities you would need. We used as a base to visit some of the amazing places around, such as Beamish, Newcastle, Cragside and Warkworth. I would definitely stay here again!

Harrison

3 years ago

Stunning getaway, very nicely furnished and had a lovely time. Would recommend if your wanting a getaway that is in the country and your just wanting to relax. With the money we paid and how nice the property is we didn’t mind spending a lot of our holiday inside the house

Laura

3 years ago

Lovely stay at The Gathering with our children 12, 11 and 1 in February 2023. Really nicely appointed accommodation with everything you could need! John and Lynne the owners were very happy to help, and brought us a highchair over for our little one. If travelling with a baby you will need to bring your own travel cot. Would definitely recommend!!

Jill

3 years ago

This is a beautiful property, that is furnished and equipped to the highest of standards. The photos are accurate but the sense of space feels even bigger! Little touches everywhere and the friendly host made for a lovely relaxing stay. Definitely one to recommend! Thank you.

Lara

3 years ago

We had the BEST time at the gathering! The house itself was stunning, spotless and just a wonderful place to spend a long weekend. The hot tub alone was a wonderful amenity but on top of that the view whilst using it was spectacular! Lynne was so lovely and friendly! We just loved it, we hope to come back soon! 😁

Katie

3 years ago

Wow! Absolutely stunning and spacious accommodation. The photos do not do the place justice. Spotlessly clean with everything you could need and set in beautiful and peaceful surroundings. Perfect for a super relaxing break. We didn’t want to leave and hope to visit again soon.

Carla

3 years ago

The agents to this house are not very professional however the host of the house are lovely and go out their way to make your stay very special. The house is amazing and I would recommend this house.

Laura

3 years ago

Lovely long weekend break in a peaceful setting. Hot tub an added bonus too. Comfortable and well equipped accommodation with friendly hosts.

Kevin

3 years ago

Beautiful accommodation with heaps of activities on the doorstep (Michelin star Pine restaurant, Matfen Hall Spa and Golf, Go Ape, paintball, etc) and Newcastle-upon-Tyne is only 30 mins drive, if you can bring yourself to leave these beautiful surroundings. Really friendly and responsive hosts. Can't recommend this place enough. Will definitely return.

Chris

3 years ago

+ Very nice, spacious property (looks just like the pictures) + Lovely, comfortable stay + Very comfortable furniture and beds + Towels, toiletries, dishes, cookware provided + Large hot tub + Close to enough for a short drive to local cafe/deli and bar in Matfen + Only about 20 min drive from supermarkets etc in Hexham - A little bit far out if you want shops/pubs within walking distance - There was an additional fee (or large deposit) required to cover for accidental damage which is not mentioned before you book - it would have been better if this was included with the initial fees or, at least, mentioned in advance

Andrew

3 years ago

What a beautiful property in a really peaceful location. Loved the size of the open plan living area. We will definitely come back.

Emma

3 years ago

Beautiful cottage. Really well equipped and very helpful hosts. Cottage gets 5*. We found host and stays security checks unexpected and unnerving. We recieved multiple texts from different phone numbers. These were clearly incomplete and unhelpful.

Phil

3 years ago

We really enjoyed our stay here and can see what a great property it would be to stay with friends or family. The hot tub was a big hit and we used it every night. The kitchen and appliances were great and the bed was comfy. Really great value for a great stay.

Katie

3 years ago

Excellent hosts

Alisha

3 years ago

The couple who stay next to the property were lovely, place and location was fantastic with a half an hour drive to Newcastle, Place was nice until the last day, electric kept tripping and we rang the number on the messages and the service received was very bad, women on the phone was very patronising and not helpful and advise it would take hours for maintenance to come out resulting in us having no electricity

Chloé

3 years ago

A truly gorgeous place to stay. Our family loved our stay here. There's not a soul to be seen from the view on the balcony and the hot tub. It was so relaxing and John was so thoughtful bringing us fresh hens eggs and making sure we were comfortable.

Colin

4 years ago

Great Location for a peaceful break. House is very well equipped with everything you will need. Kids loved the Hot Tub. Master bedroom has great views.

Erin

4 years ago

Perfect stay, pictures don’t to it justice it was out of this world! Can’t wait to stay again :)

Sue

4 years ago

Check in and property information all very efficient. Amazing property, well equipped and the welcome gift of fizz was a lovely surprise. John & Lynne are great hosts and if you like eggs, do ask for some as they have chickens on-site and they’re fab. The hot tub is great too. Tip - if you want the 2 single beds put together to make one larger bed, try and give a few days notice so the message can be passed through. Highly recommended!

Michael

4 years ago

Incredible place to stay! I would recommend to everyone, it’s just perfect. Amazing spaces to spread out in and the jacuzzi is the icing on the cake! The view is beautiful, the vibe is very luxurious. It was probably the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in too. I’ve never rated a bar stool so high before! Couldn’t fault it!!

Stephen

4 years ago

Communications were good, I think a management company handles most of the correspondence. It was very easy to collect the key and 'check in'. The house is really big, light and spacious, with views of the stunning surrounding countryside. There is an excellent kitchen and we were given an arrival bottle of procecco. There are two bedrooms and a sofa bed, in the main living room. We took the main bedroom, with enuite and large balcony overlooking the countryside. The bed was very comfortable with quality bedding. They provided a wonderful hottub which we enjoyed throughout our stay and used it every day. The house is joined to another property that can also be rented out, which is connected by a dividing door, so we did hear some of the other people at times. The garden area is also shared by the other house, however we rarely saw them as the house is designed that the outdoor area faces away and on the other side of the join. The views of the countryside beyond are lovely. Lynn and John (owners) seemed lovely, and came to say hello and also brought some home laid eggs to eat. Check out was a bit too early for my liking (10am) and it would have been nicer to be 11am or 12. Overall though, it was a wonderful stay and I would reccomend checking this place out!

Helen

4 years ago

Beautiful house in beautiful countryside 🙂 The house is attached to another property so not completely private as we had expected but this didn't cause any issues. Great views from the hot tub and only 1 hour walk to a lovely pub in Matfen!

Gemma

4 years ago

Beautiful property, tucked out of the way. Spacious, clean and full of all of the mod cons. We had a day out to Bamburgh (hours drive) and Morpeth on the way home. Sat outside the pub on the way home that is 5 mins from the property (black bull or something similar) and that was really nice. Enjoyed a bit of luxury for a couple of days!

Jacob

4 years ago

Lovely private & peaceful location, amazing property for a relaxing getaway. Property was even better than expected!!

Lyndsey

4 years ago

Everything was perfect with the stay, easy check in and great location for a relaxing weekend

Craig

4 years ago

Fabulous house, fantastic hosts, exceeded our expectations, we will be staying again.

David

4 years ago

Magnificent property. Beautifully and lavishly furnished.

Laurie

4 years ago

Other than an issue with the agency, which they sorted out to our satisfaction, this was perfect. Unlike other places we've stayed, it looked exactly like it did in the pictures. There was everything you needed and there was loads of space. The hot tub was a nice touch and the view was amazing. Would recommend.

Warren

4 years ago

An amazing place to stay to explore Northumberland. We had an amazing time and will hopefully be back soon. The pictures don’t do this place justice

Anne

4 years ago

We all really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful house, tastefully decorated, loved the hot tub, peaceful surroundings.The hosts were friendly and welcoming.... highly recommend a stay !

Ruth

4 years ago

We have never had such a relaxing break. Everything about The Gathering was perfect, the photographs cannot do justice to the quality of the conversion and the facilities. We shopped in Waitrose in Ponteland then parked the car at the house and totally chilled out, we went nowhere! The peace and tranquility, dark skies at night, absolute privacy and a lovely deep hot tub made for the most chilled out five days. We cooked everything from eggs Benedict to Tomahawk steaks in the amazing kitchen. The master bedroom suite is simply stunning as is the decor throughout the house. We simply could not have been happier. The hosts are delightful people who have thought of everything. We will definitely return to The Gathering, a little corner of paradise.

Scott

4 years ago

Stunning property better than expected Certainly has a massive wow factor Cannot recommend highly enough, will certainly be returning Scott&Tracey

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4 years ago

The only reason not to write a review would have been to keep this beautiful place as a secret place 😊 The house, the surroundings and the hosts Lynne and John, everything was fantastic. I have been to 5 star hotels on several continents but this house was certainly in the top 5. Every aspect from size to amenities to cleanliness was outstanding. I would like to thank Lynne and John again for their exceptional hospitality. I am already making plans to stay longer. It is the perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. And to all e-car drivers: there is a working and reliable Type2 charger on site. Once again, thank you very much. Best regards

Kay

4 years ago

Fantastic accommodation, dont hesitate to book.

Ben

4 years ago

Perfect location for a luxurious Northumberland stay! The views from the enormous hot tub, balcony and even the bath were truly spectacular and helped us to immediately relax in this peaceful setting. The Gathering was perfectly kitted out with everything you could need for a brilliant getaway in a brand new building. Communication, directions and support from the host was amazing throughout. It was a lovely touch to leave a letter, some milk, coffee pods and a bottle of Prosecco! Thank you so much for letting us stay, we look forward to coming back again!

Samantha

4 years ago

The most amazing luxurious place we have stayed, everything was spot on and the location and views are perfect. Great hosts, lovely touch with the prosecco, crisps and fresh eggs when we arrived

Joe

4 years ago

Lynne & John were great hosts and always made sure they were available to answer any questions. A handy welcome note was given telling us all about the surrounding area and good places to visit, eat and explore. The balcony, spacious living, huge bed and especially the hot tub were a big treat and very enjoyable! We look forward to visiting again someday, Joe & lauren

Dawn

4 years ago

This house is incredible, so much so we didn’t want to leave. Definitely would look to book again. We came for my birthday and had a nice relaxing trip , dinner and a dip in the tub followed by an evening in ponteland 15 minutes drive. Would highly recommend!

Colin

4 years ago

Spotless accommodation and better than advertised

Andrea

4 years ago

This brand new accommodation is out of this world. Such a lot of thought has gone into every aspect of your stay. The location is great, the hot tub, bedroom, balcony - everything is perfect.

Chloe

4 years ago

We had a the most amazing stay & i wish we could have stayed longer. The owners catered to every need and thought of everything and were always on hand if any help was needed very friendly and very helpful it was a pleasure meeting lynne and John. Absolutely stunning lodge, views, and area. Thank you so so much we had the best time and thank you for the champagne. Will be recommending absolutely