Chaffinch Cottage
Price from £405
Sleeps 4
2 Bedrooms
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
For lovers of the great outdoors or those seeking a blissful escape from it all, the beautifully secluded location of Chaffinch Cottage offers good-life living where the landscape takes centre stage.
Sitting 1400 feet above sea level deep in the heart of the Northumberland National Park, this is a place of big sky views and never-ending walking and cycling from the doorstep.
Accommodation
This two bedroom cottage is off-grid but benefits from sustainable solar and wind power along with a modern central heating system. The sitting rooms feature log fires which may be stocked with wood harvested from the nearby forests, just right for days when a good book and a slower pace beckons. A dining space for four leads into a smart kitchen with granite work surfaces.
The two bedrooms (one double, one twin) are presented in a calming palette of greys and whites and a family bathroom has a sleek finish and luxurious guest toiletries for a little pampering at the end of a busy day.
Outdoors, the ever-changing light bathes the hillside in colour across far horizons, which will take your breath away, or why not sit back as night falls to enjoy spectacular star gazing under the unpolluted dark skies of this designated sky park.
The property can be let in conjunction with adjoining Dipper Cottage (sleeps 6) which is ideal for larger parties wishing to holiday together.
Sitting Room
Large sofa, armchair, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, dining space with seating for four & wood burning stove.
Kitchen
Equipped with single gas oven, gas hob, fridge with freezer box, counter top freezer, microwave, washing machine. Please note there is no dishwasher since the off-grid power supply is unable to support both a dishwasher and washing machine.
Bedroom One
With fixed 5′ king size bed, chest of drawers, built-in wardrobe.
Bedroom Two
With 3′ twin beds, wardrobe
Bathroom
Bath with shower over, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
Heating
LPG gas central heating throughout the property. Woodburning stove in the sitting room. Wind felled logs are provided and can be topped up from the log store.
Guest Amenities
High quality bed linen and towels are provided for guests along with luxury guest toiletries from Penhaligons of London. A hairdryer is provided.
Welcome Pack
With the help of Tully’s of Rothbury a gift bag of locally sourced products awaits you along with a bottle of Berry Bros & Rudd English sparkling wine.
Vegan/non-alcoholic options are available but must be booked in advance.
Dogs
Well-behaved dogs are welcome to accompany their humans at a cost of £20 per dog per stay.
As they are on holiday too, they will also receive a little hospitality gift bag. They are allowed on the sofas as long as you bring your own throws so they are able to do so, we do not provide these. They are allowed to sleep in their own beds in the bedrooms but not in or on human beds, these are just for you. 🙂
Please note that there are some breeds that we are unable to accept so do check our T&Cs at section 11 before booking.
Garden & Grounds
There is a private enclosed garden to the rear of the property with outside furniture. An Outback barbecue will be available in the spring and summer months. The garden terrace to the front of the cottage is shared with adjoining Dipper Cottage.
Star Gazing Kits
Stargazing kits are available to hire at this property.
The basket will include a flask for two, Choc Affair hot chocolate, Choc Affair chocolate bar, Northumberland Bakery cookies, two hot water bottles, Stargazing for Beginners guide, 2025 Guide to the Night Sky, a practical guide to the key constellations, 10×50 Binoculars, travel telescope, large picnic rug, and two fleece blankets.
Holistic Healing Cabin
We have teamed up with Glo who have created Rest and Unwind and Glo Platinum treatments that we think you will love in our dedicated treatment room right here on site. A rustic, wooden cabin heated using wind felled logs to create a warm and inviting space in keeping with our ‘Green’ ethos.
Babies & Children
A travel cot and highchair are available on request but please note that we do not supply mattresses or cot bedding.
Wi-fi and Mobile Coverage
We now have fibre broadband in each cottage and you will also find a good 4G signal with most mobile providers.
Off-Grid
Our cottages are powered by solar trackers and wind turbines, water is pumped from two boreholes and filtered on-site, and two biowaste systems naturally treat and dispose of your wastewater.
Wind-felled logs from the land are used for our log stores and everything we do is as sustainable and eco-friendly as possible. It is a different way of life which I am sure you will enjoy experiencing.
Accessibility Statement
The Accessibility Statement for Chaffinch Cottage can be viewed on request.
No Smoking or Candles
The property is strictly non-smoking and due to new fire regulations candles are no longer permitted in the cottages.
Parking
You have your own private parking to the side of Chaffinch Cottage.
Electric Car Charging
We are very limited as to how many car chargers we can have at present as we are off-grid and are powered by wind and solar. The Oak, The Maple and The Hemmel have their own chargers but all other cottages currently do not.
Our villages of Alwinton and Harbottle now have charging points outside the local inns and the food is great, so charging in the evenings couldn’t be nicer. 🙂
Due to insurance and safety plugging your car into domestic plug sockets at the cottages is not permitted.
Access – Important
While the cottage is situated in a fabulous, secluded position, it is important to note that this is accessed by a three-mile-long Forestry Commission track which comprises loose gravel and cattle grids. This is steep in places and care should be taken, especially during the winter months, as any adverse weather can leave the track rutted. Please drive slowly paying particular attention to the road surface. Sports cars and low-suspension vehicles should be avoided. Please be advised that during the winter months of November through to March we recommend winter tyers and 4×4 vehicles. You will be climbing to 1400 feet above sea level and the extra grip is recommended. Please contact us if you have any concerns.
Local amenities
A drive of 4 miles will take you into Harbottle where you will find our little local pub The Star Inn. The little village shop at the back can provide you with essentials and whilst there it is worth checking out their amazing menu! Takeaways are just the ticket if you don’t feel like cooking.
Thropton (12 miles) has two pubs including the highly regarded Three Wheat Heads, a traditional 300-year-old coaching inn which has a cosy lounge bar and fine dining restaurant serving a varied and interesting menu using fine local produce from the Coquet Valley. The village also has a Shell Spa and petrol station.
The charming village of Rothbury (14 miles) has a super selection of independent shops, galleries, pubs and cafes as well as a deli, bakery and butcher’s shop. It is worth taking a stroll along the river bank too whilst you are there as it is quite picturesque.
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“Thanks. Enjoyed our stay in the cottages - views to good to describe in words. Great for walking and cycling just wish we had more time here”
“This is our sixth visit. Good to see the cottages are still welcoming and warms ever but with a few more mod cons. Great relaxing holiday and hope to be back soon”
“Our fourth visit to Kidlandlee. We love this home from home. To return to such comfort after a long day walking is just wonderful. See you next year!”
