Brickyard Retreat is a repurposed glazed tile factory. Our 25 rooms and suites all open to vistas of the Great Wall through story and half window walls. We also offer 9 vacation homes nearby with 2 to 4 bedrooms that were created from village homes. Our Spa offers an outdoor jacuzzi open year round with view of the Great Wall. The Gold Suite’s unique sauna features panoramic glass windows looking at the Great Wall. Every treatment suite has an en-suite bath and is open to light and nature. Dining is all day from 07:00 to 21:30 in the Lodge. Everything we serve, from breads to ice cream, is homemade from scratch. A generous country breakfast is included for all guests staying in rooms in the retreat and at other times, we offer an a la carte menu with comfort foods from China and around the world. Our hotel offers many other facilities for the enjoyment of our guests, including free wireless internet throughout.
We’ve just returned from our second stay at Brickyard this year, having spent 4 nights in one of their vacation homes in Beigou Village. I can’t comment on the hotel rooms or their hotel breakfast, as we’ve never stayed at the actual hotel before. We loved the vacation home (Lilac Cottage): cozy fireplace, great outdoor area with comfy chairs, pizza oven and gas grill, and a well equipped kitchen. We enjoyed cooking our own meals. But since there is no decent grocery store close by, we had to bring all the food, drinks and ingredients with us. We absolutely love the remoteness out there though, having our own home and still being able to approach the Brickyard staff anytime and get fast and friendly service. They deliver a breakfast basket with homemade bread and delicious chutneys everyday and the housekeeping is available upon request. Here are a few suggestions on how to improve even more: Prepare hiking maps or tips on what to do or explore in town. A bigger fridge or a second fridge in the storage area would be nice. As a group of 4 staying for multiple nights we had trouble fitting our groceries in there. As it happens often in China, there was a subtle sewer smell in the house a couple of times while we were there. I think that can probably be fixed easily. Some extra towels would be nice, not just for drying hands or dishes in the kitchen, also for sunbathing outside.
Overall, we love it there and even though it’s quite pricey we feel like we get our money’s worth every time. We’ll be back and will try out a different vacation home next time.
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Maggie Ng, Innkeeper at Brickyard Retreat at Mutianyu Great Wall
Responded Oct 18, 2020
Dear joha0903, Thank you for your recent stay at the Lilac cottage and leaving your honest review to the Trip advisor community, glad that you enjoyed "luxury of simplicity" and also our service during your lengthy stay, Thank you for sharing your honest suggestion and yes we will make sure to get them resolved for the future guests, we appreciate your support that keeps us honest and hope to see you again in near future best regards
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I rarely write reviews, but I loved everything about this special place and needed to share. I frequently stay in 5 star hotels for business, the hospitality at Brickyard is some of best I've received. The staff make the relaxed atmosphere they create seem effortless, but they must work very hard to maintain it. No staff members seem stressed, despite the excellent level of service, which is a testament to their professionalism and the management.
The grounds and views are simply stunning, and throughout the retreat are charming touches of decor, including the exposed brick, and cosy areas to relax. We sat in one of the gardens with a glass of wine watching the sunset one evening, another evening we chilled out and star gazed in the jacuzzi thats open all hours. Talking of wine, the retreat's wine and craft beer list is excellent. The view from the room's huge windows is also stunning. Looking at the view from our room with a morning coffee after a long hike the previous day was one of our favourite things to do. I loved the room's decor and rustic feel, the bed was incredibly comfy, the open shower and organic toiletries from Shangri-la farms is a great touch.
Food & bakery - wow. There was a wide variety of options, all cooked to the standards of my favourite Michelin restaurants. We didn't plan to, but ended up eating at the retreat every day and night because of the quality. The food was locally sourced or grown onsite and tasted very fresh.
The staff gave us great advice for our hikes. Thanks to them and their maps that make things simple, we got up onto the wall erly during the height of Golden Week and it was.... Practically empty! We saw four groups in two hours, during most our walk we had the wall to ourselves.
Everything is so reasonably priced for the quality. I will be returning to Brick Yard for sure, next time with a group of friends and family. Thanks to all the lovely staff for a wonderful stay!
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Maggie Ng, Innkeeper at Brickyard Retreat at Mutianyu Great Wall
Responded Oct 18, 2020
Dear Mr. B-W-O, WOW Thank you for your recent stay and leaving your review, you made our day, i have gone ahead and shared your review to our team member, truly appreciate your support and we hope to welcome you again in near future. best regards
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We love the Brickyard and this stay was no exception. From the moment we arrived - with our 3 children and our puppy, we had a fantastic time. What I love about this small, intimate hotel is the friendly care taken by the team under the guidance of the General Manager. The hotel is really great with rustic homely rooms, all with excellent and breathtaking views of the Great Wall. The grounds are beautiful and tranquil and you never feel like it is too crowded - which is wonderful if you have come to escape the busy city (like us). But what really makes this hotel my favourite hotel ever (and I’ve stayed in a few), is without a doubt the service. The team just get it right; the service is friendly and the team cannot do enough to help you. We love it because it truly is a restorative break, a home from home. Oh, and the food is just lovely too: I recommend the chicken curry ‘China in a Bowl’ which is delicious...and if you have any space left, the homemade cakes are the best I’ve had in Beijing! Not great for your waistline but great for your soul. We are already planning our next trip...
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Maggie Ng, Innkeeper at Brickyard Retreat at Mutianyu Great Wall
Responded Oct 18, 2020
Dear BeijingTraveller47, Glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with family and puppy, YES DOGS ARE ALLOWED IN THE BRICKYARD thank you for appraising our service provided by the local village staff, we have shared your positive review with our team" it means a lot" Thank you for your support and leaving your honest review on the Trip advisor community, We look forward in welcoming you again in near future.
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I want to give a shout out to the AMAZING service we received during our very quick anniversary trip to the Brickyard Resort at Mutianyu! We were so impressed with their hospitality. They worked with us to accommodate our delaying and postponing airline flights which really reflected their belief in making sure their clients had the utmost, fantastic experience possible. The food and service were outstanding including delicious breakfast ,lunch, dinner, desserts, coffee, and drinks. The spa was luxurious and the therapists were so kind! They were the ones who helped us relax after a hectic day of rearranging travel plans due airline delays. We would like to thank the entire staff at the Brickyard for making our anniversary a delightful experience!
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We were charmed by the beautiful setting of this renovated factory. It was an ideal break for autumn. I very much suggest it, and we can't wait to return! We had heard much about it, and it went above and beyond what we expected.
We stayed in the Chairman's Suite and enjoyed the stunning view of the Great Wall's through the large windows. Our room featured a comfortable Japanese soaking tub, a private courtyard, and a fireplace that we happily ignited. The small touches, like the eyeshades, helped make our stay memorable. The staff was very hospitable and accommodating, allowing us to extend our stay a bit longer due to our sleeping baby.
We had a wonderful dinner at one of the 3 restaurants with excellent food and a lovely merlot. The next morning, a delicious breakfast with homemade products and freshly squeezed orange juice was ready for us. In the daytime, we walked around the small village and discovered paths for future visits to the Great Wall.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Quaint boutique hotel with excellent staff who are very friendly and attentive. The rooms are spacious, well maintained with lovely views. Food was served in the common restaurant and was of high quality. Wish the commercial espresso machine was being used by the morning staff. Overall a great place to consider for a getaway weekend or even an offsite business meeting location.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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My friends and I wanted to treat ourselves for one night when we went to the Great Wall. The Brickyard certainly did that!! We stayed at Heart’s Desire and it was very comfortable and warm. The Christmas dinner was wonderful, and plentiful, and the breakfast was homemade 😊. The staff were helpful and polite too. Beds were very comfortable and warm. I would stay at the Brickyard again!!
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Maggie Ng, Innkeeper at Brickyard Retreat at Mutianyu Great Wall
Responded Jan 18, 2021
Dear realabigraves, Thank you for sharing your thoughts and delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and also all homemade Christmas dinner and our breakfast hamper with our own jams. yogurt and goodies. I have shared your review with our team and we look forward in welcoming you again. best regards Randhir Singh General Manager Brickyard Retreat
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...after 10 days spent eating exclusively Chinese cuisine finally something different. Very relaxing environment, friendly staff and quality beyond all expectations. I recommend this place to everyone who goes to visit the Great Wall of China.
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Traveled on business
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Beautiful spot! Roger and the rest of the staff were amazing! My sister and I stayed two nights and we had a great time. We arranged for the private transport so getting there was very smooth. Our room was large and clean with views of the wall. The food and service were both outstanding. Highly recommend!
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Response from Karen Leotoing, Sales at Brickyard Retreat at Mutianyu Great Wall
Responded Nov 15, 2023
Thanks Lynn for your kind words. I will share them with Roger and the whole staff. We are happy to hear that you and your sister enjoyed our property and we are looking forward to having you again! Be safe
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First I am a long time resident of Beijing and have been to many hotels and hostels in China. Because one pays dearly to stay at this hotel (over $300) expectations naturally rise and one expects a full 5 star experience. The Brickyard is in a beautiful setting and my friend and I were so looking forward to a fabulous night by the Great Wall and a day hiking around the wall a 5- 10 minutes drive away. Our room was lovely despite no refrigerator but when darkness arrived we were shocked by the very bright fluorescent lights from the kitchen next door that glared down on our courtyard spoiling the ambiance. The spa is way way overpriced (twice as much a comparable on in Beijing). The next day after breakfast we asked to get a car/taxi to Mutianyu a significant walk away (30 - 40 minutes).. there were none! and no chance of any when we needed to return! How could an establishment not have regular transportation to the Great Wall and back? Beware indeed.
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Date of stay: May 2015
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Response from jimatmutianyu, Owner at Brickyard Retreat at Mutianyu Great Wall
Responded Jun 2, 2015
Dear Kendra F, My name is Jim Spear and I one of the owners of the Brickyard and also the designer of the property. I think we offer a lot of information on our website, there are hundreds of reviews online, and we are fortunate to be well-known among people who live in Beijing, both expats and Chinese. As our most of our guests seem to realize before coming to stay with us, we offer the luxury of simplicity -- a lovingly tended and well-maintained property, extensive and lush gardens and lawns, simple rooms with views and close to nature, quality furnishings and linens, high quality organic all natural toiletries, hand-made grass slippers, homemade comfort foods, and a chance to unwind in the fresh air and sunlight. I am so sorry that the the experience we offered was not to your taste. Regarding your specific comments, as a designer I paid particular attention to light privacy among rooms and buildings so am quite concerned about your complaint about light from the back of the house coming into your courtyard in the early evening. No one else has told me about the courtyard lighting before but I will take your sensitivity very seriously. Our spa offers the following to all guests for no additional charge: yoga mats & platform next to our lotus pond, outdoor jacuzzi, and exercise room with Technogym equipment. We also offer full sixty minute massages or foot treatments by an experienced therapist in a private treatment room overlooking the gardens with an en suite bathroom for an additional charge. We provide handmade slippers and spa pajamas, our own potpourri, lavender eye pillows, natural heating pads sewn by hand, and the same high quality toiletries as in our guest rooms. I am sorry our charges, which are published in our online spa menu, seemed unreasonably high to you. Finally, we do offer a complimentary shuttle service on a first-come first-served availability basis to the Great Wall and to all locations in four villages around the hotel and we also have a stable of private cars available on-call for hire by prior arrangement. I confess I don't know how you got the idea we don't offer and arrange transportation but I am truly sorry that you must have been inconvenienced. Our new general manager is specially tasked with working with the guest relations team to help them improve communication skills and provide can-do solutions for our guests. Thank you for sharing your feedback.
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Dear AHJ888,
Sorry for the delay. We have different villas from 6 to 10 guests. We are located only 5min drive from the Mutianyu Great Wall ticketing office so it's very convenient to climb the Wall from our hotel. I would recommend the Sleeping Buddha (2 king bedrooms and 1 bunk beds room) or Stone Forest (1 King bedroom and 1 twin beds room) or Lilac Cottage (1 King bedroom and 1 twin beds room). The villa with the best view on the Great Wall is Stone Forest. Let me know if you have more questions. Have a nice day
Dear MrsMev, This is Jim Spear, a partner in the Brickyard. I am so sorry for not replying sooner on Trip Advisor and for our team evidently not receiving your email. Are you sure you sent it to the right address? (Sometimes guests make a mistake on the address) We can help you with transfers from/to Beijing (see our website linked from Trip Advisor) and our complimentary shuttle service runs when guests need from early morning till late at night. The Great Wall park attractions usually close at 17:30 so it may be a little difficult to arrange sunset but sunrise is more doable. Our team can give you full details and help with all the arrangements. Please send your confirmation number and email address to me through Trip Advisor and I will have the guest relations team follow up right away. Thank you for coming to the Brickyard! Kind regards, Jim
Hi, This is Jim Spear, a Brickyard partner. So sorry we did not see and reply to your question earlier but glad other travelers stepped up. We can easily arrange a car from train station or airport to Brickyard on 1 May. Since it is a holiday you may have less traffic for an afternoon arrival. Our restaurant is open from 07:00 with last call for orders at 21:30 but no one ever goes hungry here! so please don't worry. We can also recommend nearby local restaurants that offer safe and tasty food. Finally, we can also help you arrange cars to other Great Wall locations. The best way would be for you to make a booking online on our site and interact with our guest relations team by email. They will assist you with recommendations and arrangements. Hope you will stay with us next May. Safe travels,
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As Cheeriesaid, it is about 1.5 hours from the centre of Beijing, and longer if the traffic is bad, so while great for a couple of days' getaway I wouldn't make it the main hotel for a stay here - there are lots nearer the centre. The hotel does have a good English speaking staff - it's owned by an American and his wife - and they can arrange cars to take you around.
Beijing in January though is VERY cold - it can be as low as -14C in the daytime. You need to cover practically every extremity to be comfortable - down coats are a must, as are ski gloves and hats.
Dear Soho77, This is Jim Spear, a partner in the Brickyard. I am so sorry that your emails appear to have disappeared into the ether as our team tries very hard to be timely and responsive. Our email addresses are on our website. Trip Advisor does not allow me to respond to you with links or email addresses. Alternatively, please advise me your email address and/or confirmation number and I make sure on of our guest relations team follows up with you right away.
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Nearby attractions include Mutianyu Great Wall (1.0 miles), The Great wall of Jiankou (1.4 miles), and Huairou Xiangshuihu Great Wall Scenic Resort (3.2 miles).
