Hethpool House Feedback
Hethpool House has received positive feedback from previous guests including recommendations in the national press.
Press
Homes and Interiors, February 2008 ('10 of The Best Romantic Retreats')
"Imagine your very own mini Baronial hall as your playground, with a glorious private Northumbrian valley all to yourselves. This is what awaits at Hethpool, an Arts & Crafts house built in extravagant style, with turrets aplenty. Explore the wilderness of heath and moorland before returning to cosy up by the fire then sampling one of Eildon's delicious home cooked-suppers-Tweed salmon, perhaps, or local grouse, accompanied by vegetables from the garden, Eildon will even bring your meal to your own private dining room in the summerhouse, a secluded little timber building on the banks of a small lake. If you ride they can even do b&b for the horses!"
The Guardian. July 2007 ('Northumberland National Park Best B&B')
"situated close to the Pennine Way, and with St Cuthbert's Way passing the bottum of the driveway, this Edwardian manor house is ideal for walkers. All food is homemade with many ingredients coming straight from the garden, and the owner Eildon also sells her homemade bread, jam and marmalade. there is even a therapy room, where quests can book a healing treatment."
The Field July 2010
"I am going to be modelling my b&b, which I have just started, on friends at Hethpool where they run an eccentric establishment and the host possesses a rather saucy wit."
Visitors' Book
"It was a very stormy day yesterday, but you received us with the fire already burning! Your dinner was absolutely great. We started with the cheese souflle [I can recommend that to anyone] and the wild duck was delicious. The fact that you could tell us when, where and by whom it was shot , must be unique."
Bernard & Rebecca, Amsterdam
"What a place! From the minute we arrived it was heaven. The jumping fish my favourite and the wonderful country side. The shower was a complete joy, topped off by the incredible food, just bliss."
Neil Harris, Australia
"The wettest June on record and we do the St.Cuthbert's way! Hoorah for excellent b&b and especially the wonderful food there. Beautiful location in a beautiful part of the world, sitting up in bed wuth a cup of tea in the morning, contemplating the day's walking and looking out of the windows at the hills-perfect!"
Stanley (87), Harry and Bridget.
"We could not possibly have been made more welcome or looked after more kindly. A memorable and wonderful stay."
Charles & Alice Nolda.
"What a privilege to stay here, halfway on St. Cuthbert’s Way in glorious weather. Di looked after us 7 men with effortless ease. A delightful stay."
David and friends, Morpeth
"We think Hethpool is wonderful! The environment and hospitality was so enjoyable. And the food was all incredibly delicious. This is a beautiful part of England and we enjoyed staying here very much, thank you.
We will be telling all our friends about this great place."
Lesli, Erin, Kimberley,Colleen & Lara from Canada 22/6/11
"Many thanks for a wonderful stay! We had a great time by foot and on bikes and the boys loved playing with the puppies. We will definitely recommend friends and family to have a similar experience here. Ps the food was delicious."
Oliver & Patricia Hoynig 15/5/11
"We liked Nutty, Brandie and Teasel to walk with them, we kids gave this 15 stars and that’s the highest number you would get from us! Lots of thanks to you Eildon for letting us in this wonderful house thanks."
Pim, Tom & Joe Hoynig aged 7, 8 10.
"It took special friends from Australia to discover Hethpool and now we do not want to leave. We felt relaxed within minutes and totally at home. Eildon’s food was superb, and we would loved to kidnap the dogs. A very special place."
Simon & Daphne Harbidge
"The food that Eildon prepares is so good, it's worth the stay alone, but the truth us, everything about this place is fantastic, especially the warm reception and the fact that nothing seems to be too much trouble. The countryside ain't bad either! Look forward to coming again soon with our newborn."
Alan & Rebecca, York
"Very accommodating hosts... Nothing was too much trouble. Down to earth hospitality in an idyllic setting."
Lizzie & Fred, Bath
"Thank you for your warm hospitality. We have enjoyed every moment of our stay. Such beautiful surroundings so peaceful, just wonderful, delicious meals, we feel spoilt."
Jacqueline & Jay.