High in the heart of Northumberland’s Cheviot Hills, in Upper Coquetdale, Kidlandlee is a small, secluded and remote estate, with matchless views across hills, moors and deep forested valleys. Two holiday cottages offer warm, comfortable and well-equipped accommodation.
Miles of excellent hiking, biking and riding country are on the doorstep, from easy to challenging, on old drove roads, bridleways and forest tracks across breezy moorland. The Pennine Way and the Scottish border are a few exhilarating miles to the north, and the Pennine Cycle route a couple of miles to the south. The less energetic or able need not move an inch to enjoy this rare and beautiful spot.
For those who want or need to drag themselves away, Northumberland’s stunning coast and many of its historic houses and castles are within easy driving distance - Alnwick, Bamburgh, Cragside and Holy Island (Lindisfarne) in one direction and Hadrian’s Wall in the other.
Rothbury supplies the inner person - fabulous local produce, from Craster kippers to hill-reared beef and lamb, and Northumbrian cheeses and preserves.
The traditional stone cottages are open all year, and available for short breaks as well as longer holidays.
Some entries from the visitor book in 2007
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Some entries from the visitor book in 2007:
The cottages are lovely, warm, clean and fresh …. Our twin 3 year-old grandsons loved the magic Christmas tree…. PS Woke up this morning to snow fall, what a lovely scene to finish our holiday … (Mr and Mrs H, Dewsbury, New Year)
Very peaceful and relaxing - gorgeous walk into the valley in sunshine – we will be back……(Mark and family, January)
I just didn’t know what to expect when we came off the road and ventured into the woods…. I was very pleasantly surprised when we arrived and its just got better and better and we have all had a great time….. (Paul from Dudley, West Midlands, February)
The cottage is more like a home than a holiday cottage - beautiful setting, great walks, thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, we will return.. (Garrie and Mandy, March)
Kidlandlee is in a superb location for exploring the archaeology in this part of Northumberland. The cottage is lovely, clean and well-equipped. (Brian and Angela, Easter)
We had a great weekend at Kidlandlee – the lovely cottage, sunny days and beautiful scenery. The walk down to the valley was a real discovery, via the ‘enchanted forest’. We will return. (Mandy and Steve, Easter)
This really is a relaxing place where time has stood still. The views from the windows are beautiful and it has been nice to just sit on the bench. Thank you for having such a beautiful place. (Les and Angie, May)
We loved the cottage. It gave us everything we wanted for a weekend break away. The cottage location is fantastic with lots of beautiful countryside to explore locally.. (David and Pat, June).
A lovely restful holiday – we enjoyed it immensely even though we’ve had only one day when we didn’t get soaked. The birdlife here is wonderful. (Geoff and Rhiannon, June)
The cottage is wonderful and perfect for the wheelchair; log burning stove, shower and facilities perfect. (Liz and co, Warwick, August)
We were very impressed with the cottage, loved the log burning fire….. (Mr and Mrs B, August)
The cottage was very comfortable and it was lovely to be in such a quiet situation with such a fantastic view…… (Mr and Mrs H, Cambridge, September)
The cottage is wonderful, the views magnificent, the scenery changes everywhere you walk. Marvellous holiday, we will be back. (Marion and David, September)
We have enjoyed our stay, the cottage is just perfect, cosy and clean, with wonderful surroundings. (Wendy and Peter, May)
A good spot for wildlife watching. Good walks, cottage very well equipped – best we’ve stayed in so far (Jessie and David, June)
Our two weeks at Kidlandlee, getting away from it all, have been very relaxing. The only rainy day provided us with our most magical moment – a rainbow spanning the field in front of the cottages – so close it seemed touchable. (Trish and Tony, July)
Our first visit to Kidlandlee but we will certainly be back. We have enjoyed the solitude and have slept soundly because of the quietness and darkness. (Julie and Jon, September)
A great escape. Wonderfully remote. True darkness at night and all the stars visible. Owls, deer, rabbits, finches, the wind, silence and great walking in every direction. The cottage itself is lovely – a very calming week. (Paul and family, September)
The cottage is perfect – better equipped and warmer than home! Long walks and fantastic cycle rides straight from the cottage. We have really appreciated the bench outside the front door – tea and even breakfast outside in the sunshine, in the amazing stillness and peace of Kidlandlee. (Sue, Ted and family, October)
A truly memorable few days in what can only be described as an idyllic location. Chaffinch provides the most comfortable holiday accommodation we have ever experienced – everything has been thought of and provided to an exceptionally high standard. We hope to return in the New Year. (Mr and Mrs M, November)
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