Hexham, Northumbria
Stylish cottage with views for miles of the valley, forest, stunning sunsets, and super starry night skies with access to sixty acres on the doorstep. Perfect for families, friends, and couples.
Located in the grounds of a sixty acre country estate in the Tarset Valley in the Northumberland National Park with access to beautiful countryside and woodland from the doorstep, this charming former farmhouse offers quality accommodation in a stunning and tranquil area. Walk to nearby Black Middens Bastle House and the Sidwood Trail. Enjoy a range of outdoor activities such as cycling, walking, mountain biking, sailing, windsurfing, and kayaking on Kielder Water. Explore Kielder Forest's many trails and the Dark Sky Park s breath taking nightscape with millions of stars overhead. Visit Bellingham (7 miles) for shops, pubs, and restaurants and the Hareshaw Linn Waterfall, and head to nearby Greenhaugh village for a drink and dinner. The beautiful stone built cottage has been lovingly refurbished and tastefully furnished and decorated with wood flooring throughout and quality finishing touches. The main living accommodation is on the first floor to take advantage of the stunning views along the Tarset Valley and surrounding open countryside. Step into the bright and welcoming hallway where you can leave your outdoor boots and coats. A glazed door at the far end leads out to the front garden. The three attractive bedrooms are all located on the ground floor with ample storage for your things. There are two king size rooms, each with a feature fireplace and a twin bedroom with open hanging space. The family shower room comprises a large, wet room style shower and WC and there is also an additional WC. Head upstairs to find the impressive, open plan lounge/kitchen/diner with vaulted ceilings drawing the eye upward to the original exposed beams and adding a light and airy feel to the space. Unwind in the lounge and relax on the comfortable leather sofas with a drink after a day outdoors. At mealtimes, the kitchen has everything you need to make a tasty meal with an electric range style five ring hob and double oven, a built in microwave, a fridge/freezer, and a dishwasher. There are bar stools to sit on at the kitchen island to enjoy a drink or breakfast and you can all sit together at the extendable dining table for sociable dinners. Outside at the front of the cottage, there is a large, south facing garden area with a wooden table and bench seating where you can enjoy alfresco dining and drinks while admiring the fabulous views and starry night skies. Parking for 3 cars is off road at the rear.
3 bedrooms 2 king size, 1 twin. 1 bathroom 1 shower room with wet room style shower, plus additional WC. Electric range style 5 ring hob and double oven, fridge/freezer, microwave built in, dishwasher. Smart TV. Wi Fi and television signals are via satellite (limited bandwidth means that streaming and software downloads are not possible). There is no mobile phone signal calls can be made using Wi Fi. Garden (not enclosed) with furniture. Travel cot and highchair available upon request. Guests can book fishing for the North Tyne at Bellingham and for Falstone, at the named nearby hotel and pub. Access to the 60 acre estate for walking and cycling. Off road parking for 3 cars, additional parking space is available. Shops 8 miles. Nearest pub/restaurant 3.5 miles.
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