The Maple
Price from £510
Sleeps 4
2 Bedrooms
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
‘Between the earth and sky’ watching the world go by or walking for miles across the hill tops right from your door…
The Maple is one of four off-grid cottages built within our newly planted wood. Designed with hints from of our travels from the Himalayas this spacious two-bedroom cottage sits at the highest point of Kidlandlee alongside The Willow.
Breathtaking views of the Upper Coquet Valley towards Simonside from every room whilst living in harmony with newly created habitats that protect our wildlife inhabitants too!
Accommodation
The Maple has been lovingly built with nature in mind and forms one of four wooden cladded off-grid cottages designed to gradually blend into its surroundings as the wood it sits in matures.
Both bedrooms have wonderful views with doors that lead out to your patio. The second bedroom can be a king size double room or made into two single beds on request. There is a family shower room supplied with products from Penhaligon’s of London for you to indulge in.
Step out of the shower room into an outside Shaanti bath area where you will be able to soak your cares away under the stars or just take in that view! Shaanti is the Sanskrit word for ‘Calmness’ and we are sure you will love the peace and tranquility that comes with this outdoor bathroom experience.
A luxury Hospitality basket full of local goodies and a bottle of Berry Bros & Rudd Sparkling wine greats you on arrival along with a starter pack of bread, milk, eggs and butter popped away in the kitchen.
The spacious living dining area features a wonderful log burner which is filled using wind felled logs from the land and is perfect for those cosy nights in after a busy adventurous day.
With your own private enclosed garden at the front to star gaze and enjoy the views there is plenty of space to watch the wildlife amble along over a glass of that Berry Bros & Rudd glass of sparkling wine!
Sitting Room
Two-seater sofas, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player (DVD’s not provided), dining space with seating & wood burning stove.
Kitchen
Open plan kitchen with granite work surfaces, gas hob, oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine & dish washer.
Bedroom One
Four poster king size double bed, side tables, wardrobe with hanging & a chest of draws.
Bedroom Two
Zip and Link beds that can be made into either two singles or a king size double. Bedside tables, chest of draws & hanging wardrobe.
Shower Room
Shower room with WC, wash basin and a door leading to your Shaanti Outdoor Bath Area.
Heating
Underfloor heating throughout the property. Heated Towel rail in the bathroom. Wood burning stove in the sitting room.
Wind felled logs & kindling are provided and can be topped up from your log store outside
Guest Amenities
High quality cotton bed linen and towels are provided for guests along with luxury guest toiletries from Penhaligons of London.
A hairdryer is provided as well as an iron, ironing board, clothes airer and Ecover non-bio zero % detergent and fabric conditioner for laundry.
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 & a starter pack of eggs, bread, milk & butter.
Vegan, Dairy Free & 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 and will receive a little hospitality gift bag.
If you provide your own throws/blankets, they are allowed on the sofas.
They are allowed to sleep in their own beds in the bedrooms but please 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.
Gardens and Grounds
There is a private enclosed garden to the front of the property with outside furniture. An BBQ will be available in the spring and summer months on request.
Shaanti Bath Area
Enjoy the beautiful views or amazing stary skies as you relax and unwind in your private outdoor Shaanti Bath Area.
Shaanti is the Sanskrit word meaning ‘Calmness’.
Shaanti Bath Basket
To enhance your outdoor bath experience, we have put together a little Shaanti Bath Basket which you can add as a little optional extra to your stay for £20.00 per basket
The baskets will have two bathrobes, Choc Affair chocolate bar, four battery-operated lightbulbs in jars, six battery-operated/re-chargeable tea lights, and a bath & shower wash from Dovecote Northumberland.
Star Gazing Kits
Stargazing kits are available to hire at this property at £25.00
The kit will include a flask for two, Choc Affair hot chocolate powder, Choc Affair chocolate bar, Northumberland Bakery biscuits, 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.
On-Site Spa 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 along with the wonderful Penny from Ahlam Massage who will join you here in the cabin, offering a range of treatments.
Our 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.
Accessibility Statement
The Accessibility Statement for The Maple can be viewed on request.
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.
No Smoking or Candles
The property is strictly non-smoking and due to new fire regulations candles are no longer permitted in or outside of the cottages.
Parking
You have your own private parking for two cars with one electric charger powered by solar which will only charge your car during the day.
Electric Car Chargers
Your car charger is powered by the solar panels on the roof of your cottage. This means that you will only be able to charge your car during the day and not at night. We are not on the national grid so if you charge at night you will draw the power away from your cottage.
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. 🙂
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 tyres and a 4×4 vehicle if possible. 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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