Starlight Retreat

17 Whin Fell, Swarland, NE65 9JW, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>76</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a patio with a table and two glasses of wine at Starlight Retreat in Swarland
a living room with a television and a kitchen with a table at Starlight Retreat in Swarland
a white house with a porch and a deck at Starlight Retreat in Swarland
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Starlight Retreat

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9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
76 reviews
  • Entire home
  • 525 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
    38 Mbps
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bath

Set in Swarland, Starlight Retreat is a recently renovated accommodation, 14 km from Alnwick Castle and 41 km from Bamburgh Castle. This property offers access to a balcony, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 45 km from Northumbria University. The holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. Guests at this holiday home are welcome to enjoy wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. There is a snack bar, and a minimarket is also available. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Swarland, like golfing. Starlight Retreat has a children's playground and a picnic area. Theatre Royal is 45 km from the accommodation, while Newcastle Train Station is 46 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 39 km from Starlight Retreat.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Swarland
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  • Robinson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The bed was comfy and the caravan was spotless and homely,smelt really fresh and you could tell a lot of effort was put in to making it feel like a home.The scenery around the caravan was lovely to wake up,great walks right in thr doorstep and...”
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location spot on but weather could have been better”
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Really clean and comfortable. Nice attention to detail”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Darren & Gill

9.3
9.3
Host review score
Host review score
Darren & Gill
Enjoy a relaxing stay at Starlight Retreat, situated on the beautiful Percy Wood Country Park. This beautiful holiday home sits near the edge of the park overlooking the golf course, which as a staying guest you can use free of charge! Starlight Retreat comprises of an open plan kitchen and living area, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps up to 4 guests and is surrounded by a gated decking area, ideal if you are staying with children or bringing your furry friend. It is also well equipped with everything you need to have a comfortable stay (towels and bedding included). The holiday home also has an outdoor seating area, with patio doors opening onto the decking. There is a car parking space to the side of the holiday home plus ample amounts of visitor parking nearby. Percy Woods has an abundance of wildlife including red squirrels, barn owls and roe deer. It has a sports area, launderette, children’s playground, and different food vendors, with lots of country walks available on your doorstep. Further to this, the golf course has its own onsite shop, bar, serving food daily; with an outdoor sitting area. Often hosting street food and entertainment at the weekends.
Located just off the A1, Starlight Retreat is the perfect base for discovering the delights of stunning Northumberland. There are lots of attractions near and many places to visit during your stay including Alnwick Gardens and Castle; Bamburgh Castle; Seahouses and the famous Barter Books. Northumberland Zoo- 6 Mile Alnwick Castle & Gardens- 7 Mile Warkworth Beach – 8 Mile Barter Books – 6 Mile
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Starlight Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Bar
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Good free WiFi 38 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shared bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Sun terrace
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    Common areas
    • Games room
    Food & Drink
    • Wine/champagne
    • Snack bar
    • Bar
    Activities
    • Horse riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Tennis court
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Entertainment and family services
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Child safety socket covers
    • Children's playground
    Cleaning services
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Shops
    • Minimarket on site
    Miscellaneous
    • Pet bowls
    • Non-smoking throughout
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Starlight Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 18:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 10:30

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Damage policy

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to GBP 859 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 2 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    No cots or extra beds are available.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 21

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £859 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Starlight Retreat

    • Starlight Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Children's playground
      • Games room
      • Tennis court
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Horse riding

    • Starlight Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Starlight Retreat on this page.

    • Starlight Retreat is 2.1 miles from the centre of Swarland. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Starlight Retreat is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • Starlight Retreat can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Starlight Retreat on this page.

    • The prices at Starlight Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.