Log Cabins to RentFull of magical castles, stunning empty beaches and dramatic moorland staying in Northumberland offers so much to do. For Harry Potter fans there is Alnwick Castle. Superb beaches at Bamburgh and Druidge Bay, and the birdlife of the Farne Islands to explore.
This holiday let is nestled in the grounds of a historic country hall, in a pretty hamlet just 12 miles from the market town of Hexham with its magnificent abbey, river, and beautiful Sele Park. Discover quality shops, pubs, and restaurants in Ponteland village (4.5 miles) and scenic walks from the door. Nearby Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens offer family fun and miles of gardens to explore. Enjoy fabulous walks along Hadrian s Wall (25 miles) visiting Roman Forts along the way. Roman history, ancient pubs, quirky shops, and river walks await in Corbridge (12 miles). Discover Blue Flag beaches at Whitley Bay and Tynemouth (22.5 miles) and Northumberland s many coastal villages and castles. For retail therapy and cinemas drive to the famous Metro Centre (10 miles). Set in beautiful grounds and with original features, step into this welcoming property's wide hallway/boot room with an original limestone floor where you can leave outdoor clothing and shoes, and there is an easy chair where you can sit quietly with a book. The utility room is off the hallway with a washing machine and tumble dryer. Head into the spacious and sociable kitchen/dining space with huge windows at each end adding natural light. You will find everything you need to prepare a feast for the family, including a range style gas hob and electric oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, and dishwasher. You can sit at the kitchen island with a drink watching the cook in action and at mealtimes, the large dining table is the perfect setting for convivial dining in good company. A door from the kitchen leads into the spacious lounge with exposed beams in the high ceilings, and feature stone walls. There are two seating areas where you can spread out as a group; either relax in front of the cosy wood burner (first basket of logs provided) on comfortable sofas and armchairs at one end, or choose the L shape sofa at the other end to watch some Smart TV and movies. There is underfloor heating on the ground floor to keep you toasty and warm. At bedtime, there is a quiet king size bedroom (which can be made into a twin upon request) on the ground floor with access to a shower room with a shower and WC. Heading upstairs, there are five more bedrooms. The first has a super king size bed, ample storage space, an en suite shower room with a WC, and a separate bath set in an alcove. There is also a king size bedroom with an en suite bathroom with a shower over the bath and a WC, two twin bedrooms, and a pretty, single room. The family bathroom has a shower over the bath and WC. Outside, there is a generous, enclosed garden (30 metres) with garden furniture where you can dine alfresco. Private parking for up to four cars is off road and located on the garden side of the building.
Located on a relaxed working farm with 20 acres of beautiful woodland and meadows to explore and where the ducks and geese roam freely. Stroll down to Devil s Water , a tributary of the River Tyne for wonderful scenery and local wildlife. Nearby Hexham s market town offers arts and culture, shops, pubs and restaurants and the pretty village of Corbridge also offers some excellent independent shops and eateries. Visit the Northumberland National Park and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, including Hadrian s Wall and Housesteads Roman Fort. Head up to Kielder Water and Forest Park for walking and cycling trails. The owners offer cookery and gardening courses on site and can arrange for a local chef to cook for a special occasion. Access to this peaceful country retreat is through the front door into the hallway with the three bedrooms located on the ground floor. There is a king size bedroom with an en suite shower room and WC, a king size bedroom with en suite bathroom with a small bath, separate shower and WC and a super king size zip and link (which can be made up as a twin on request) with en suite shower room and WC. Heading upstairs you will find the open plan lounge/kitchen/diner and fabulous views. With exposed beams, featured stonework and high ceilings, you really feel the sense of space and history. The large window is fixed with bi folding openings for uninterrupted views over the lower meadow towards Devil's Water. Relax in front of the wood burner on the two comfortable sofas with two leather pouffes and for your entertainment, there is a Smart TV. The contemporary kitchen is fully equipped with an electric oven and induction hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer and there is a dining table and chairs for sociable meals together. Outside, there is a pretty patio set within the original wheelhouse/gin gang with a large dining table and chairs and a BBQ for memorable al fresco dining. There is parking for three cars.
Beautifully renovated to the highest of standards, packed with original features like leather bellows and commanding a fabulous location within the rolling hills of Northumberland, Blacksmith s offers top quality accommodation in a super setting. Located on a traditional working farm, High Staward, is perfect for a couples retreat and to enjoy an adventurous weekend with plenty of walks, cycle spots and countryside to explore. Only a few miles are the Roman forts sites of Houseteads and Vindolanda which are steeped in history and a must see push you can see large parts of Hadrian s wall that are still intact to this day. A short distance away is the historic town of Hexham with plenty of shops and eateries to choose from along with a market on varying days. Enter this magnificent newly converted old blacksmiths shop into a property full of promise. Firstly, you will walk through the arched entrance patio doors, which is a retaining part of the building and arrive into the kitchen area which still retains the old beams and rustic features from the blacksmiths and is a classic example of country cottage living with lovely finished worktops and exposed beams. Here you will find all your need to rustle up a feast and a table built for the occasion with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and tumble dryer. Next is the lounge area, to accompany this tasteful area, you will have a large corner sofa and wall mounted Smart TV, perfect for a cosy night in in front of the wood burning stove. There are two bedrooms, one king one twin (can be made into super king upon request) and a shower roomwith shower and WC along the corridor. Outside you will find a patio area with seating to enjoy those beautiful views and your own hot tub in your own corner of paradise.
Located in a pretty hamlet with views of beautiful, open countryside. The beach at nearby Beadnell Bay (7.8 miles) is perfect for dog walks, views of Dunstanburgh Castle, picnics, rock pooling, and water sports. There is a beachside café, pub/restaurants, a general store, and a café/bistro in Beadnell village. Head to Seahouses for boat trips to the Farne Islands and tasty fish and chips and nearby Craster for its world famous kippers. Explore Bamburgh Castle, the beach, shops, and renowned restaurants. Cross the causeway to Holy Island and spend a day in historic Berwick upon Tweed. Visit Alnwick Castle and Gardens (9 miles) and the market town s independent shops, galleries, playhouse theatre, and famous second hand bookshop and Cragside House and Gardens in friendly Rothbury. There is a contemporary café/shop (2.2 miles) which is a good venue for lunch and a friendly pub/restaurant in Ellingham (3.1 miles) where you can enjoy dinner. This former farm building has been lovingly renovated to a high standard, beautifully decorated and well presented throughout. Underfloor heating throughout the ground floor gives the property a luxurious feel. Head through the French doors into the open plan lounge/kitchen/diner which is the perfect social space to gather for meals, games and to sit and plan your next day's activities. The kitchen is well equipped so the family chef can prepare a range of dishes and there is a sofa to relax on and Smart TV to keep everyone entertained. There is a utility room with a washing machine and a separate WC. The first of three bedrooms is located on this floor with a king size bed, plenty of storage space, and French doors that open to the front patio area. The en suite has a shower cubicle and WC. Head upstairs to find the lounge with a Juliette balcony providing views to the open countryside, comfortable sofas to unwind on and a Smart TV. The twin bedroom is off the lounge and the en suite has a P shaped bath with a shower over the bath and WC. The third bedroom has a double bed, with an en suite bathroom comprising a muscle relaxing spa bath with a shower attachment and WC. Outside, there is a small patio area to the front of the property with a garden table and chairs for alfresco dining and morning coffees.
Beautifully renovated to the highest of standards and commanding a fabulous location within the rolling hills of Northumberland, Blinkers Stables offers top quality accommodation in rolling countryside. Located on a traditional working farm, High Staward, is perfect for families and friends to meet up and explore this wonderful region. There is plenty on offer straight from your door such as walks or cycle routes with miles of countryside waiting to be discovered. Why not head for a day out to the roman fort sites of Vindolanda and Housesteads which are only a short drive away and get lost in some history for the day. A few miles away are the town of Hexham and Haltwhistle in either direction which offer plenty of shops and eateries. For those wanting to go a bit further the Northumberland coast isn t too far away for a day at the beach. Walking into the hall you will instantly notice the care and detail the owners have gone to create luxurious surroundings. You will find coat hooks and a spot for your boots which make the after walk clean up so much easier. The oak staircase will then take you up to the first floor. Before we head upstairs head along the corridor and arrive into the magical open plan living space. This really is the main hub of the house with built in kitchen across the left side and top of the range appliances and design. There is a retained stable wall that separates the lounge from the kitchen and a lovely oak table for those family meals anytime of the day. The lounge has everything you need from a large corner sofa with a single armchair to a wall mounted TV and a wood burner. On the first floor we have three king size bedrooms and one double all with en suites and WC's. You will notice the rooms hold some of the original beams and cute red windows which are part of what makes this property so unique. Outside you will find a designated garden and patio area with seating, BBQ and private hot tub hidden by a stone walk.
Located in this peaceful hamlet, which is surrounded by lovely open countryside, the barn offers an excellent escape in which to unwind and have fun while being only a few minutes drive from Budle Bay and the fantastic sandy beach in Bamburgh. Visit the amazing Bamburgh Castle and experience friendly restaurants, pubs, and shops. Nearby, Chatton has a lovely little pub and Wooler offers thriving amenities, walking, cycling routes, and the Cheviot Hills. Explore Beadnell Bay Beach and Seahouses Harbour, take a boat trip to the Farne Islands to see the seals all year round and puffins from April to late July, or cross the causeway to Holy Island. Inland Alnwick s market town and iconic castle and gardens are only 14 miles away. This beautifully presented stone built barn benefits from space, light, and thoughtful touches to encourage relaxation, happy memories, and making the most of the gorgeous location. At one end of the hallway, you will find the bedrooms and a large, built in cupboard where you can leave your outdoor shoes and coats. At the other end, you walk into the fabulous open plan kitchen/diner with a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. There is everything you need to make your meals, including a range style electric oven and induction hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, and a filter coffee machine. This space will become the social hub of your holiday, with a comfortable three seater sofa where you can sit with a drink and keep the cook company. You can also enjoy quality time together sitting at the farmhouse style dining table which has seating for eight guests. The utility room is off the kitchen and houses the washing machine, tumble dryer, and a useful additional fridge. Head through to the bright, inviting lounge from the kitchen for more exposed beams and vaulted ceilings, adding to the sense of space. French doors lead onto the patio area and the garden beyond with views to the southwest over the rolling Northumberland countryside. There is plenty of comfortable seating so everyone can relax together in front of the wood burner after a day out in the fresh air exploring. The owners have provided full access to Netflix on the Smart TV for your entertainment, and you can also log into your Apple TV account or if you d like to have some quiet time to read a book, settle back on the deep cushioned window seat which overlooks the side patio area. Returning to the main hallway for the bedrooms, there are two king size bedrooms, one with an en suite shower and WC, a generous twin bedroom, and a single bedroom. The bathroom has a shower over the bath and a WC. Outside, there is a patio area and small lawn with a garden table and seating where you can enjoy breakfast or dinner with those wonderful countryside views over the valley and beyond. Alternatively, sit with a drink on the other patio in front of the French doors watching the children play on the lawn and experience the famous dark skies before bedtime. There is private off road parking for three cars on the driveway and the garden can be enclosed by closing the farm style gate behind you.
Located in the countryside just minutes from Beadnell Bay on the Northumberland coast, enjoy a beach stroll with the impressive ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle highlighted in the distance. Enjoy a picnic in the sand dunes, rock pooling with the kids, or one of many water sports on offer like kite surfing, paddleboarding, and sea canoeing. There are two great pub/restaurants, a general store, and a café/bistro in Beadnell village. Cycle or walk the coastal paths to popular Seahouses for boat cruises to the Farne Islands, explore Craster s pretty harbour and the secluded bay at Embleton, visit nearby Bamburgh Castle with its sweeping beach and superb village, drive to Alnwick Castle and Gardens, cross the causeway to Holy Island and explore Berwick upon Tweed s historic market town. Access this charming holiday property and you will find yourself in the hallway. At one end of the hall, a step down takes you into the spacious and bright open plan kitchen/diner complete with a range style gas hob and electric oven, a large fridge/freezer, microwave, Tassimo coffee machine, a dishwasher, and washer/dryer. There is plenty of worktop space to prepare family feasts on and a kitchen island where you can enjoy a drink while chatting to the family chef. The large dining table allows everyone to sit together for sociable mealtimes and floor to ceiling windows offer views out to the courtyard. At the far end of the hallway, is the inviting lounge with three comfortable sofas where you can settle back and watch a little TV. There is a double bedroom on the ground floor with attractive oak furniture. This bedroom also has a TV. Next door is the family bathroom with a bath, a separate shower cubicle, and WC. Upstairs you will find a study area with a desk and chair and three more bedrooms, the generous master bedroom with a king size bed and walk in style closet and a smart TV. This also has an en suite shower room with WC. There are two single bedrooms, ideal for children or adults, and each with its own shower room and WC. Stepping outside, there is a small garden area. This can be enclosed by closing the farm gate and offers garden seating where you can make the most of good weather and sit with a morning cuppa. Please note the original stone steps are now a feature only. A step down from the kitchen takes you into the garage where you can safely store water sports equipment and bikes and there is a drying rack for outdoor gear. There is off road parking for one car in front of the property in the shared courtyard and space for one small second car can park inside the garden area.
This is a charming property, lovingly converted into a unique cottage with lovely, individual touches inside and out, all within the heart of Rothbury s much loved market town. Leave the car and walk to the wide range of independent shops, welcoming restaurants, cafes, and pubs. Stroll along the banks of the River Coquet listening to birdsong, play a picturesque round of golf, or visit historic Cragside House and the beautiful gardens and pinetum for a variety of walking routes for all abilities, including a sculpture trail. Try the circular route on the Simonside Hills and head into the Northumberland National Park for more walking and cycling adventures. Nearby Alnwick Castle and Gardens is a must visit and the sandy coast is within a 40 minute drive. Enter through the front door of this stylish cottage and you come into a hallway where you can leave your outdoor coats and shoes before heading upstairs to the rest of the cottage. You will find the two bedrooms first which lead off from the landing; one is a light and airy double bedroom with open storage for your things and a step down from the hallway takes you to the single bedroom, perfect for an additional child guest where the high ceiling adds to the impression of space and light. The contemporary bathroom has a shower over the bath and a WC. A glazed door takes you into the inviting open plan lounge/kitchen/diner. The bright and well equipped kitchen has everything you need to prepare your meals with an electric oven and induction hob, a microwave, a fridge with an icebox and a dishwasher, and there is a breakfast bar with two stools that are perfect for relaxed dining. The lounge has a comfortable sofa where you can unwind in front of the wood burner while watching your favourite movies on the Smart TV. From here, two steps take you up to the orangery style summer house with a garden table and chairs for inside dining, and a second breakfast bar with stools overlooking the garden, perfect for your morning coffees. The useful washing machine is housed inside a cupboard in this room and the door leads out and up four stone steps to the garden. Outside, enjoy the enclosed, west facing patio garden and raised lawned area for afternoon sunshine and evening sunsets. There is a chiminea for warmth all year round, a park style bench where you can sit with a book, and a bistro set for al fresco dining. Roadside parking is free on the main street, in front of the mews (subject to availability) and there is a free car park five minutes walk from the cottage( 400 meters).
This idyllic cottage is set in the hamlet of Rochester which dates back to the Romans who built a fort there. Surrounded by 400 square miles of breath taking landscape to escape the everyday humdrum, you will have so much to explore on foot or by bicycle. A short drive away you have Kielder Forest to explore, The Cheviots full of hidden delights, one of Northumbria's most scenic areas, and Hadrian s Wall all on your doorstep. The lack of light pollution means Northumbria National Park have the darkest skies in England, Stonehaugh and its new sky dome for a spot of stargazing is a must. Enter through the double gates, cross the gravelled forecourt to the front door which takes you into a gorgeous farmhouse kitchen/diner with an electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine and a beautiful Welsh dresser and pine dining table. Off the kitchen to the right you step down into a spacious lounge with a wood burner, TV, DVD and sofa bed, this cosy space is ideal for relaxing after a day exploring the wonderful countryside surrounding the barn. Also off the kitchen to the left is the sumptuous bedroom with a four poster bed, an en suite shower and WC. There is also direct access to the private hot tub area from the bedroom. Heading outside you will find an enclosed garden, decked area with garden furniture to enjoy alfresco dining or a relaxed evening stargazing. Storage is available for your bikes and there is off road parking for two cars at the front of the property.
Set within a small peaceful complex of properties this semi detached property has lots of charm and is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with some of the best star gazing sites in Europe. Also close to the village of Rothbury which sits on the banks of the river Coquet. River walks, golf and cycling and walking routes are close by, making this a great location to relax and recharge the batteries. The stunning Cragside House and Gardens are a short drive away, whilst the magnificent coastline boasts sandy beaches, making it the ideal place to enjoy a picnic and build a sandcastle. Or take a daytrip to the site of Hadrian s Wall which is of great historical interest and worth a visit. Venture through the front door into the hallway where you will find a bright and spacious kitchen/diner well equipped with electric oven and hob, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer and microwave, from here double doors lead out to the shared rear courtyard. Head down the three steps off the hallway to the comfortable lounge with far reaching views across the valley. Kick off your shoes and relax on the comfy sofas and chairs whilst enjoying the views. There is a cosy wood burner for those cooler evenings to snuggle up and enjoy a good book. Also, off the hallway is a double bedroom with en suite bathroom with corner bath with shower over, to enjoy a soak after a busy day exploring, and WC. Heading up the staircase to the first floor you will find the twin bedroom with en suite shower room with shower and WC and more wonderful views. Stepping outside to the front of the property, the large patio is the ideal place to enjoy al fresco dining and take in the breath taking views over the open countryside and towards the Cheviot Hills or why not have a game of boules on the lawn. Off the kitchen/diner, a glazed door leads to a shared courtyard with private area to enjoy a morning coffee or breakfast together. There is off road, allocated parking for three vehicles.
