Welcome to Blacketts Retreat Complementary Healthcare and Beauty Treatments

Welcome my name is Janine Swindale. I’m a fully qualified, professional and insured therapist and a member of the following professional bodies:

• Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT)
• UK Reiki Federation
• Federation of Antenatal Teachers (FEDANT)

I would like to introduce my comprehensive range of complementary therapies and beauty treatments which I am sure you will find beneficial and interesting. Working from home I offer gentle and relaxing treatments to clients.

I am also a Usui Reiki Ryoho Master Teacher and teach Level 1 through to Level 3 Reiki.

I offer a highly dedicated and personalised range of treatments tailored to suit your needs. I offer gentle calming treatments to relax and soothe your body and mind. The aim of our treatments is to bring Equilibrium and calm to your day…

As an Aromatherapist I blend prescription oils, for a variety of needs such as skin conditions, relaxing bath blends as well as prescription blends for ailments, stress, heartburn, etc.

I offer a wide range of treatments ranging from Hot Stones Therapy, Reflexology, Reiki, Hopi Ear Candling, Indian Head, Holistic Facials, Luxury Manicures and Pedicures, Eyelash and Eyebrow treatments, Waxing using PHD the safe wax system.

I am also a qualified and experienced Midwife and Clinical Hypnotherapist and teach Hypnobirthing and one to one Baby Massage tuition. The healing power of Aromatherapy can be very helpful during pregnancy, childbirth and during the post natal period. I am happy to offer appropriate treatments and advise for clients. Please see my full treatment menu for further details and pricing.

There are plenty of things to do when you visit Northumberland and you will never be short of stunning sights and unforgettable days out when you visit us.

The brand new North Pennines Observatory is our next door neighbour and has events running throughout the year (its only a five minute walk away) There are plenty of lovely walks for all ability levels around the North Pennines, as well as lots of lovely cafe’s and pubs.

Please be aware that access to the property is via a rough farm track and may not be suitable for low slung vehicles.

Steeped in character and local history, Newhouses is over 200 years old and was built in 1788 by Sir Thomas Blackett, thus the name for our business Blacketts Retreat. Set in the North Pennines and standing 1600 feet above sea level, Allenheads is one of the highest villages in England. Newhouses was originally a short row of cottages provided for workers in the Allenheads Leadmines. Today it is warm and comfortable with welcoming fires and the most amazing views over the Allen Valleys and fells. Our chickens,ducks and geese free range around our grounds and will happily visit you when you open the door, which is always a hit with children. We also have visiting red squirrels in our garden and you may well see one during your stay with us. The North Pennines is a particular favourite with walkers exporing Northumberland and the stunning Isaac’s Tea Trail (a 58km walk through the North Pennines), Coast to Coast cyclists cycling the ‘original’ sea to sea route, as well as star gazing enthusiasts, nature lovers and bird watchers. From early May the Curlews call can be heard clearly and these beautiful wading birds fly over our property to nest in the fields above us, a rare treat.

Mike and Janine Swindale are the owners of Blacketts Retreat. Based at Newhouses in Allenheads Northumberland, we welcome you to this beautiful area which is set in quiet seclusion above the village.

WELCOME TO BLACKETTS RETREAT

HERE AT BLACKETTS RETREAT YOU CAN RELAX AND GET AWAY FROM THE PRESSURES OF LIFE FOR THE DAY WHILE YOU ENJOY A RELAXING COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY IN THE COMFORT OF THE RETREAT ROOM IN OUR LOVELY GRADE 2 LISTED PROPERTY, WHICH WAS ONCE A ROW OF LEADMINERS COTTAGES.