Guests say
Matfen Lodge in Morpeth offers a tranquil and comfortable stay, with guests praising its peaceful location, cosy atmosphere, and welcoming touches. While some guests noted areas for improvement in cleanliness and maintenance, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many looking forward to returning.
Guests have provided mixed feedback on cleanliness. Some found the lodge to be spotless and warm, while others noted it could benefit from more thorough dusting and cleaning, particularly under beds and around windows.
The lodge is consistently commended for its quiet and peaceful location, within walking distance to a village with amenities and close to local attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring Northumberland.
The majority of guests found the lodge to be comfortable, with cosy beds and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. However, one review mentioned cramped sleeping areas, suggesting room for improvement in comfort for some guests.
Facilities are generally well-received, with mentions of a well-equipped lodge and appreciated amenities like two bathrooms. However, some guests reported issues with hot water and road conditions, indicating a need for maintenance attention.
Several guests were delighted by thoughtful touches such as welcome packs, although it's important to note that such gestures, while appreciated, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Matfen is a lovely, timber lodge lying amidst the Northumberland countryside, settled on private land in the village of Longframlington. Matfen offers a group of six friends or family a tranquil retreat in this great touring location, near to the Northumberland National Park, a host of attractions and within reach of the coast. Find the charming open-plan living space, home to a rich and welcoming interior, with hues of cream and brown alongside natural wood creating a contemporary take on country style. The stylish kitchen holds an electric oven with a gas hob for making some delicious home-cooked meals, alongside a great selection of appliances. Dine at the elegant dining table with sleek cream seats, with streams of light coming through the attractive floor-length, arched window behind. Two plush sofas each seating three offer a sumptuous spot to unwind, with a TV to watch an entertaining film on with your loved ones amidst. Settle in one of the three beautifully-presented bedrooms, with the master double benefitting from an en-suite shower room, with a further double bedroom, and finally a bunk bedroom, that served by the main bathroom with enclosed shower. Resting in Longframlington, a picturesque village surrounded by lush meadows and rolling hills, is where you’ll also find your nearest hub of amenities, with The Granby Inn pub, and Londis convenience store to ease your stay. Venture further East to the market town of Rothbury and explore the grand National Trust mansion of Cragside, or perhaps reroute to Alnwick to visit the medieval Alnwick Castle - the second largest inhabited castle in England. The town of Alnwick is steeped in history, with its bustling cobbled streets, impressive architecture, and beautiful gardens certainly worth exploring, or head to the Northumberland Coast AONB, dotted with sandy shorelines and delightful, coastal villages, worth exploring whilst on your travels. All of this can be expected from Matfen.
The village of Longframlington sits at the heart of rural Northumberland, between the Cheviots and the coast and provides great access to a range of great walking opportunities. Brinkburn Priory is a pleasant, short drive away - a restored Augustinian priory in a most lovely setting beside the River Coquet. Just 10 minutes’ drive to the west is the National Trust’s Cragside House and Gardens, whilst the Heritage Coast is just a 15-minute drive to the east, offering miles of clean sandy beaches. The historic town of Alnwick, with its impressive Castle and Garden, lies just 11 miles to the north and is well worth a visit. With the spectacular National Park also within easy reach, this superb base is ideal for exploring Northumberland or taking a relaxing break!
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x bunk.
Enclosed shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer.
TV.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Communal gardens.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.9 miles, pub 0.8 miles.
Note: Laundry room with coin-operated washer/dryer on site
Nearby points of interest
- Northumberland Country Zoo
- Alnwick Castle
Reviews (12)
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Lesley
This was in response to 2 queries about the lodge and ended with Mark very nastily saying â if youâre not happy, find somewhere else and Iâll give you a refund, and putting the phone down on me!!!!â Unnecessary and upsetting. The cleaning was not great. Apart from that, the lodge is comfortable with lovely beds and nice linen and towels.
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Gail
Sykes haven't updated the photos on the website and the lodge looks completely different as it has been refurnished its actually a lot nicer than it looks on the website .
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Tabitha
Owners very accommodating. Peaceful area. Comfortable living room. Nice and cozy when the temperature outside was a little chilly. Heating easy to work, and worked well, when we needed it. Hot water on demand, no pressure problems when someone else was using water in another room elsewhere. Two toilets and two showers were much appreciated. There were four adults in our party: A married couple who shared a double bed; one woman who slept in the other double bed, and me, and I slept on the bottom bedbunk. I think the log cabin should have been designed differently, and only included two bedrooms, because space was a little bit tight in the sleeping areas, at least for me. But it wasn't too bad, and we only used the bedrooms to sleep in anyway. In my room, a Henry vacuum cleaner (a bit bulky) was left on the floor in front of the clothes storage, which was a bit odd. The bunk bed mattress didn't feel like a proper mattress, or at least it was a bit insubstantial, and with just a sheet covering it I could feel the bumps of the patterning of it. It was difficult to open any window in that room, as it was too cramped with furniture. The clothes storage was in the way of anybody wanting to climb up on to the top bunk. So perhaps that room is only suitable for small children who can be lifted up and down by an adult, although I would expect that could cause health and safety issues what with a child wanting to move of his/her own accord and not perhaps being able to, needing to use the toilet during the night for example. I enjoyed a few walks, and we twice ate at the Granby Inn, within walking distance, as the meals were good quality at a reasonable price. Thank you for a very decent stay.