Barley Hill Cottage is in a quiet rural situation with superb open views of the Cheviot foothills. The vast clean beaches of the Northumberland coast and Holy Island are just a short drive away, as are the historic towns of Alnwick, Berwick, Kelso and Peebles.
This unspoilt region abounds with ancient castles and abbeys.
The cottage has been modernised, refurbished and redecorated throughout, with antiques, pine and painted furniture.
The living room is warm and welcoming, with comfortable seating around the large multi-fuel stove.
Sky TV, Wi-Fi internet access, video recorder, DVD player, mini hi-fi and collection of CDs. The adjoining dining room will seat six adults.
There is a comprehensively equipped kitchen, large porch and a bathroom with power shower over the bath.
Upstairs there are three bedrooms: One double, one twin and one single with a cabin bed suitable for a child or an agile but not too tall adult!
There is a large well-stocked garden with lawns, flowerbeds and garden furniture. Outbuildings include wood and coal stores and a large garden shed containing a barbecue and room to store bikes.
Services include :
Full central heating from the multifuel stove, electric wall heaters, electric blankets, double glazing, immersion heater, washer-dryer, fridgefreezer, microwave and double oven electric cooker.
Cot and high chair available.
At the rear of the cottage there is off-road hard standing for one car with further parking at the front of the cottage.
There is a telephone with honesty box.
Electricity, wood, coal, bedlinen, duvets and tea towels are included in the cost.
Personal towels at extra cost.
Pets by arrangement.
Non smoking cottage.
Highlights
Open views of the Cheviot foothills from the living room
Country walks and bike rides from the front door
Your Stay
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Living room
Double bedroom
Twin bedroom
Single bedroom
Facilities
Sleeps:
5
Bedrooms:
3
Cot Available:
Yes
Disabled Facilities: No.
Linen Provided: Yes. Linen provided. Personal towels at extra cost.
Pets Allowed: Yes. Pets welcome by prior arrangement. 1 large or two small dogs allowed
Central Heating: Yes. Fuel type: Oil
Open Fire: Yes. Fuel type: Wood
Smoking Allowed: No.
Outdoor Facilities: Yes. There is a large well-stocked garden with lawns, flowerbeds and garden furniture. Outbuildings include wood and coal stores and a large garden shed containing a barbecue and room to store bikes.
Local Services: There is a general store and a good country pub two miles down the road at Milfield. Further facilities are available a short drive away in Wooler.
Directions
From the South
Take the A1 bypassing Newcastle upon Tyne and heading north. About 15 miles north of Newcastle turn left on the A697 to Coldstream (also signposted Rothbury and Longhorsley).
Follow the A697 for about 35 miles bypassing Wooler. About 6 miles beyond Wooler you pass through Milfield; 150 yards after the village turn left onto a minor road signposted Mindrum and Howtel. The minor road twists for a mile to a crossroads. Turn left at the crossroads and a further ¾ mile brings you to Howtel.
From the North
Take the A68 from Edinburgh heading south. Turn left at Carfraemill Roundabout taking the A697 towards Coldstream. After passing through Cornhill-on Tweed take a right turn at the roundabout and head towards Morpeth. Pass the turn off to Ford and Etal and turn right at the junction signposted Howtel. Follow this road for around two miles until you reach Howtel. See map.
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