Alpnhaus is so very special. It has restorative qualities. However stressed you may be when you arrive - you depart rejuvinated
— S and G, December 2023
Thank you for stopping the world for a couple of days so we could get off....amazing as ever
— C and M, November 23

We feel so fortunate to receive such amazing comments and special memories in our little book.

Thank you to our guests for taking the time to write them. Here are just a few recent reviews…..

We have been blown away at every turn - the photos on the website were beautiful but don’t quite capture just how special Alpnhaus is.
— P and K, November 23
  • Wow, what a beautiful place! Alpnhaus is even more beautiful than we'd dreamed. Thank you for a wonderful weekend, we really loved it. Thank you!

    L and A, February 24

  • What a gorgeous and inspiring place, we love Alpnhaus. we decided that we could happliy live here forever! We feel at peace, all the stresses of daily life have dissapeared. The hot tub in the rain was wonderful and we were lucky enough to see an owl flying over us after hearing its call a few times. The attention to detail is outstanding, thank you

    L and L, February 24

  • Second time here and it only gets better! We love it here for how peaceful it is. Loved the hot tub in the rain and breakfast is genuinely beautiful! Can't wait to be back again. Thank you for inviting people to stay here and being the most amazing hosts

    D, R and B February 24

  • Ninety minutes transports us to another more magical world. The wildness and Winter dark accentuate the comfort and coory of Alpnhaus. The cold and wind and rain is the perfect contrast to the warmth, love and attention of Christa and Del. It feels so intimate her - on so many levels - so close to nature, close to Christa and Del and their realised dream, close to each other as we slow down and breathe. To finish our stay, reading the guest book is, as always, an inspiration and invitation to the next special stay.

    G and C, January 24

  • As always, the wait is absolutely worth it. Lost count of our visits now and it really is like coming home to the most wonderful friends who just happen to have the most fabulous of all holiday destinations. Yet again we have had amazing weather, clear skies and fabulous walks topped off by the best starlit hot tub dips. Love our 2nd home xx

    S and S, January 24

  • Amazing! Found this hidden gem through a lucky search and we are extremely happy with the breath taking woodwork and attention to detail. Also smells amazing - success! Waking up to a beautiful breakfast, sounds of the birds and scenic views was amazing. Not to mention the proposal! Thanks for making this special moment so perfect. We will be back x

    B, J and L January 24

  • Dearest Christa and Del. We've had a ovely couple of days, the frost and snow has made it extra special. The accomodation never fails to impress and it's always sad to go. Thank you so much

    A and J, December 23

  • Our second stay in Alpnhaus which has been an amazing experience yet again. Another peaceful and relaxing getaway which is always made extra special by the attention to detail and your warm welcome. Thanks so much and we will definitely be back again next year.

    C and D, November 23

  • What an incredible experience staying in Alpnhaus has been. We have been blown away at every turn - the photos on the website were beautiful but don't quite capture just how special Alpnhaus is. We are truly honoured to have seen it in person. From our first emails to meeting you - you have been amazing hosts, thank you for your thoughtfulness, help and kindness (thank you also for taking the time to heat the hot tub and the beautiful breakfasts!) It has been a wonderfully memorable stay and has made my husbands birthday one to remember! Thank you for your help to plan this surprise!

    P and K, November 23

  • Thank you for a wonderful stay and such a warm welcome. You made our stay here feel very special for us both and our doggy.

    K, M and M, November 23

  • Thank you Christa and Del for a lovely stay in a special place. So quiet, so peaceful, so dark! We loved it! Great walks around the forest from our door and watching the birds feed was amazing. Breakfast was gorgeous as was the hot tub and we return home fat and happy!

    P and S, November 23

  • As far as we're concerned, this is heaven on earth.

    R and M, November 23

Thank you for a wonderful, relaxing, restorative escape, just what we needed and we leave nourished in mind , body and soul.

We were blessed by the barn owl in flight and hunting next to Alpnhaus whilst in the hot tub one night and tawny owls calling the next.

S and C, October 23

  • Thank you Christa and Del for such a fantastic stay, the perfect way to escape the world!

    S and J, October 23

  • A perfect slice of Germany. The smells, tastes, the sights and souns - all a wonderful tonic for busy people. Frankly, we were tempted to barricade ourselves in and never leave! This place is just so perfect.

    K and E, September 2023

  • Thank you for the most amazing stay. We have switched off like never before. It is the perfect place to escape our very busy lives and enjoy this haven - it is our new favourite place.

    D and J, September 2023

A slice of Alpine magic the the Borders

Lovely hospitality and location

Pine tree smells and forest views

Night time starry skies

Hot tub, home comforts and lovely fragrances

Animals, wildlife, nature and fresh air

Unhurried breakfasts to savour

Special moments to treasure

I and D, September 2023

Thank you once again Christa and Del.

We love ‘coming home’ to our happy place. Every inch of Alpnhaus is perfect and every inch of the hospitality you both provide is equally as perfect.

Already looking forward to our next visit. Thank you again to our friends in the Borders.

C and W August 2023

  • This has been a lovely break, thank you. We really enjoyed sitting out last night watching the birds in the evening sunshine. The weather has been glorious. Thanks again Christa and Del, it's been great.

    K and A June 2023

  • The most amazing perfect break. Reading, sketching and relaxation. Beautiful breakfasts, nature and sunshine. For sure a couple of heavenly days. Alpnhaus is stunning and perfect. Thank you Christa and Del for creating this space.xx

    J and C, June 2023

  • Thank you for a realaxing week in your secluded hideaway, where the only commotion is the comings and goings of the housemartins, tawny owls, finches and bats who also call Singdean their home. A stay in Alpnhaus is the perfect antidote to modern life. We hope to be back soon.

    A and J, June 2023

Alpnhaus is one of those rare spots which commands a calm mind the moment you cross the threshold. Complemented by a serene landscape, soothing essential oils and sumptuous furnture, Alpnhaus is every bit award winning on every level.

Christa and Del negotiate the ‘on site’ owner balance perfectly. On hand for wildlife and weather chat and on call for gas conundrums.

Suffice to say, not only will I return but I will return again and again ….and again.

Enjoy the wildlife, soak up the silence and luxuriate in the views.

Alpnhaus - you have a new fan!

C, Essex, June 2023

  • This has been a lovely break, thank you. We really enjoyed sitting out last night watching the birds in the evening sunshine. The weather has been glorious. Thanks again Christa and Del, it's been great.

    K and A June 2023

  • The most amazing perfect break. Reading, sketching and relaxation. Beautiful breakfasts, nature and sunshine. For sure a couple of heavenly days. Alpnhaus is stunning and perfect. Thank you Christa and Del for creating this space.xx

    J and C, June 2023

  • Thank you for a realaxing week in your secluded hideaway, where the only commotion is the comings and goings of the housemartins, tawny owls, finches and bats who also call Singdean their home. A stay in Alpnhaus is the perfect antidote to modern life. We hope to be back soon.

    A and J, June 2023

  • We had a wonderful stay at Alpnhaus - such a lvoely place. the peace and tranquility is a real treat after London. It is so comfortable and so well equipped. We can't wait ti return. Christa and Del ar e so kind and pay attention to detail. This was one of our best holidays, We can't tank you enough.

    M and W, June 2023

  • Many thanks Christa and Del for making our 3 nights and two nights holiday perfect in every way. We shall be back!

    D and A, June 2023

  • I booked this a year ago and have been counting down the days to arrive. Such a beautiful place and we will be back. Tranquility, peace, relaxations, breakfasts.....Amazing. Hot tub....Amazing. Great knowing you two are close by if needed.

    C and D, June 2023

  • Our 3rd visit and we cannot wait for the next one. Thank you Christa and Del for your warm hospitality. We've had a wonderful, peaceful few days in our favourite place.

    A and A, May 2023

  • We first came to Singdean 8 years ago and we've been coming at least once a year ever since. Thank you again Christa and Del for another perfect birthday weekend.

    E, S and A, May 2023

  • Our first visit - WOW. Walking through the door, what a fabulour aroma. It is so relaxing, the views are amazing. This stay was just what we needed and we will be back.

    T, K and H, May 2023

  • Returning back to our 'happy place'. As soon as you walk through the door you feel relaxed, the pace is slower and sleep is deeper. Thank you for the wonderful welcome, the special hot tub and amizing breakfasts. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

    G, L and J April 2023

  • Returning here is like coming home......only better! We can truly relax here thanks to your kindness and attention to detail. Many thanks

    D, C and F May 2023

  • What can we say but wow! Thank you so much for this much needed stay. You have once again suceeded at being the perfect hosts. The place, the feel, the smells. We have loved every minute. Leaving here feeling totally relaxed and ready to take on the world. Thanks again.

    D and C May 2023

  • Alpnhaus is a relaxing and beautiful escape. The smells, sounds and scenery allow you to switch off. The breakfast was lovely and the attention to detail enhance your experience. x

    N and K, March 2023

  • Thank you so much Christa and Del. We've had an amazing stay, and your attention to detail makes it even more special. We very much hope to visit again

    D, P and J, March 2023

  • We got married a few days ago and ALpnhaus is just what was needed after the chaos! To sit and open our presents with a glass of champagne was incedible. Our two dogs love it here too. The decor, smell, bed, hot tub, breakfast and cosy atmosphere will bring us back time and time again! Christa and Del, thank you : ) xx

    C and A, H and S, March 2023

  • Walked in and was blown away! Looks, smells and feels beautiful. xx

    D and B, March 2023

  • Absolutely stunning chalet. As soon as we stepped in we were transported to the Alps! Everything was so easy and convenient. Hot tub was lovely and such a treat not to have to do anything as Del stocked it up with wood ready for us to go in. Such a peaceful and relaxing place away from it all!Breakfast was amazing and there was a lot of it. Lots of lovely little touches. Del and Christa have thought of everything. Tahnk you so much for a very enjoyable stay in your beautiful chalet. x

    S and A, March 2023

  • This was exactly what we needed and more than we expected. The attention to detail really shines through and the whole place is such a calming place to be. Hot tub great, breakfast outstanding. It all smells amazing and is well designed. Cannot wait to return!

    A and A, March 2023

  • Magnificent! Thank you for the comfort in a beautifully created senvironment which is so in tune with the nature around. Stunning surroundings, wonderful aromas, delicious breakfast amd even the water is the best I have ever tasted! Responsible luxury, the perfect place to sketch, paint and write! Thank you

    C and T, February 2023

  • Thank you for a magical stay in Alpnhaus. Just what we needed, very relaxing star gazing in the hot tub. Loved the aromas and beautiful textiles. A little hidden piece of magic : )

    D and P, February 2023

  • What a week we have had - a real treat. We have found our hideaway. From the moment we stepped in through the door we knew we were in for a fabulous time. Thank you both for being the perfect hosts, from amazing breakfast to the hot tubs, it has been amazing. Much love xxx

    M and S, February 2023

  • Thank you Christa and Del for another gorgeous stay in ALpnhaus. Its the best way to start whats due to be a very busy year for us! We'll see you again next year xxx

    C and C, January 2023

  • Absolute serendipity. Searching the internet for somewhere to stay that would refresh, relax and reinvigorate and oh how we have found it here. Thank you so much for sharing your dream with us. Standing in the garden at 5 am to marvel at the sky was just so magical. A little bit of the Alps but so much closer to home. Thank you for everything - you wonderful hosts love xx

    P and K, February 2023

  • A lovely stay, great walks and wonderful to come home to the hot tub!Nice starry night - we saw Andromeda, beautiful sky. Thanks so much for build an Alpine house in the Scottish Borders.

    W and P, February 2023

  • Another amazing stay at Singdean. It was great to see Christa and Del again after missing on our yearly visit over the last couple of years! The smell as you walk through the door just relaxes you nicely into your stay…. Simply stunning and gorgeous xx K and W

    K and W, January 2023

  • T the ultimate hosts. Another fabulous stay, it has been absolutely perfect - lots of walking, lots of snow, beautiful starry skies, best breakfast ever, amazing extra treats, loving the hot tub especially after snow angels!. The best retail therapy means you get to take a little piece of Singdean home xxx. See you next year...

    S and S, January 2023

  • First time stay and absolutely wonderful. We have had an amazing time. The starry skies, beautiful walks and an indulgent hot tub. We hope to make a return visit, Thank you for being such attentive hosts.

    S, S and N, January 2023

  • Another magical stay in Alpnhaus. We relax from the moent we walk in through the door until the moment we leave. We look forward to visiting again soon xxx

    G, L and J December 2022

  • Another glorious stay. Everything is just so perfect. Christa and Del are the best hosts, nothing is too much trouble, We look forward to the next time xxx

    A and L December 2022

  • We had a great stay and are going away very relaxed. Alpnhaus is so comfortable and warm -we will be back. Breakfast was topnotch too. Thanks so much.

    H, J and M December 2022

December 2022

“Thank you for a fantastic couple of days, never felt so relaxed. Fantastic cabin and lovely extra touches, great breakfast too. We’ll be back”

J and S, Barnard Castle, Co Durham

November 2022

“Such an amazing place to spend a birthday. As soon as we walked in, the amazing aromatherapy scents made us so relaxed.

The first night was wild so we didn’t use the hot tub but it was a great opportunity to just relax, disconnect from the world and take this amazing place in.

Breakfast was just wow - a great start to the day and to top it off we got a little visit from the local stoat which made my morning - such a cheeky chap!

Watching the birds at the feeder was so relaxin whilst watching the mist clear from the trees.

To top our stay iff, the winds and rains settled and we made good use of the most amazing hot tub. The sun set and the stars appeared. Until next time, thank you.”

November 2022

“I’ve lost count how may times we have been. As ever, when you walk through the door you feel your worries and stress just melt away. It is a little piece of heaven. Complete shut off from the outside world for a few days, absolute bliss.”

November 2022

“What a beautiful place to stay. Everything about Alpnhaus is so well thought out from the beautiful oils and room sprays to the delicious breakfasts which magically appear every morning!”

November 2022

Thank you once again Christa and Del! Our lives aren’t worth living if we can’t spend at least two weekends a year here at Singdean!

You both never fail to wow us and make our visits so special every time.

Alpnhaus is so special to us, we stay 2 days and honestly feel like we’ve had a weeks holiday. Thank you agin, for everything! See you soon xxx

C and W, Newcastle

October 2022

“We got married! Right here at Singdean and it was perfect. Just wow. Everything we hoped it would be.

This will forever be our special place filled with love and happiness.

Thank you so much for having us and for our generous extra treats.

Until next time, much love x”

In the words of Carly Simon

Nobody does it better
Makes me feel sad for the rest
Nobody does it half as good as you
Singdean, you’re the best
— Marie and Conor October 2022

October 2022

“Just WOW! Everything about Alpnhaus is wonderful. We loved all the thoughtful details and decor. The breakfast is a feast.

Between soaking in the hot tub and simply doing very little, we didn’t want to leave. We were made to feel so welcome and ALpnhaus is truly dog friendly not just somewhere that dogs can stay.

A truly relaxing beautiful space to cosy up and leave the word behind. Our first visit but hopefully not last. Thank you Christa and Del ”

October 2022

“Our 4th visit, becoming our annual relaxing special piece of quiet and tranquility, away from home where we celebrate our birthdays or our anniversary.

We were very lucky with the weather, managed 2 great walks and 3 nights in the hot tub. One very clear night when we saw the stars. Just magical. Saw the buzzard too!

Love packing up a sandwich to take on our walks as there is always so much choice at breakfast. Thanks again”

October 2022

“So sad we are leaving. But we will be back.

What an amazing place, we have loved our time here. So many things we could mention - location, wow factor, breakfast, hot tub, the night sky - we cannot thank you enough xx”

October 2022

“Wow just wow From a very warm welcome to the most amazing stay. Thank you Del for getting wet in the rain preparing the hot tub, was really appreciated and such a treat after a 14 mile ride around Kielder!”

Breakfast hamper was a complete box of treats - spoilt. Was fabulous, thank you.

Thank you so much Christa and Del for sharing your piece of a perfect peaceful paradise, until next time xxx“

October 2022

“We have had the most wonderful 2 night stay - the only thing that could have been better would have been to stay longer!

Alpnhaus really is THE dream cabin in the woods. We can’t imagine a better way to spend the morning than a magical misty dog walk to return to the most EPIC breakfast hamper. It was perfect sitting out to enjoy it blessed with sun and birds.

Every detail is beautiful here and the whole place smells incedible. we really hope to return in the future. Thank you for the PERFECT weekend xx”