Guests say
Hill Farm Cottage in Northumberland is highly praised for its well-equipped amenities, cleanliness, and stunning location. Guests appreciate the peaceful, remote setting with beautiful views, powerful showers, and a warm welcome. The property is dog-friendly and offers a true Northumbrian countryside experience, with easy access to beaches and local heritage sites.
The cottage received high commendation for its spotless condition upon arrival, indicating meticulous attention to cleanliness.
The secluded rural setting with lovely views and proximity to beaches and towns is greatly appreciated, though access via a potholed track could be challenging for smaller vehicles.
Guests report a comfortable stay with fluffy towels and a cosy atmosphere, although there is a single mention of an unexpected lack of mattress covers.
The property is celebrated for its well-equipped kitchen and spacious lounge. However, the mention of a rough track due to potholes suggests some maintenance issues.
The personalised welcome pack and local information provided are highly valued. While gifts are mentioned, it should be noted that such personal touches are subject to change and not guaranteed.
About this property
Embleton 9.6 miles. Resting amongst the stunning farmland and rolling hills of Chatthill, near Embleton, Hill Farm Cottage is a fantastic rural family getaway settled into the beautiful scenery of Northumberland. Powered by solar and wind energy, this property welcomes you to park off-road and unpack with ease, enjoying the unspoilt scenery. Blue window frames and doors add a splash of colour to this cottage, and you are welcomed into an airy sitting/dining room with seas of natural light bathing contemporary pale décor, so curl up with a good book in one of the two sofas or enjoy your favourite TV shows, with the fireplace housing a smart TV.
Wooden flooring stretches throughout and leads you to a dining area, where an open window allows for food to be passed over the bar in the kitchen, and for socialising when cooking, and behind the dining table there is the most fantastic full-length glass sliding doors allowing for mealtimes with a backdrop of stunning countryside. Illuminated by the large windows in the sitting/dining area, the kitchen is a wonderful contemporary space with white furniture, pale wood work surfaces, loads of amenities and plenty of space for guests to cook together. The beauty of the living area is continued into three bedrooms with minimalist décor, including a double with an en-suite, a second double and a bunk room, as well as a contemporary bathroom.
The property sports an enclosed field to the front where you can enjoy a picnic with beautiful scenery. With such a lovely location, you will be delighted to find that there are local walks through the countryside for you to enjoy, and at the nearby village of Eglingham there is a pub, The Tankerville Arms, where you can enjoy a hot meal at the end of the day and a glass of your favourite beverage. Embleton is the closest town to Eglingham, offering a range of eateries, a convenience store, a beautiful sandy beach and walks through Embleton Quarry Nature Reserve.
From here you will be able to join the Northumberland Coastal Path or spend an afternoon enjoying the scenery at Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum. Embleton offers easy access to Dunstanburgh Golf Course and Dunstanburgh Castle, however you will also be within a short drive of the historic market town of Alnwick, where there are many shops, eateries, riverside walks through Hulne Park and of course the fantastic Alnwick Castle. Indulge in the idyllic countryside of Northumberland with a stay at the breath-taking Hill Farm Cottage.
The pretty village of Embleton is ideally placed for exploring one of the most attractive stretches of Northumberland's Heritage Coastline. A beautiful grassy path runs from the village to neighbouring Craster, alongside the sea and past Dunstanburgh Castle - the largest ruined castle in Northumberland. Embleton itself has a village pub and a local hotel, and there is an excellent range of amenities in nearby Alnwick. The gardens at nearby Howick Hall are open during the summer and are noted for their beauty, whilst Alnwick Castle and Garden are a 'must-see' when visiting the area. For the keen golfer, Dunstanburgh Links Course is about 1 mile away - just one of several excellent courses in the vicinity.
Accommodation
Single storey.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x bunk.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting/dining room
Solar and wind powered plus electric heating.
Electric oven, electric ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
LG Smart TV, Netflix, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot available on request.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Small fenced field in front of property.
Two well behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 9.2 miles, pub 7.7 miles.
Note: For Netflix guests to use their own accounts
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (5)
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Karen
Fabulous kitchen with all appliances. All clean and plenty of cupboard space. Spacious lounge and great dining table with fabulous views over the moors and countryside. My only comment re the beds that there were no mattress covers on our double beds which was unexpected in such a first class cottage. However that does not affect my 5 stars for a first class and lovely cottage. We watched partridges, grouse and rabbits from the patio window along with the sheep. Walked over the moors and visited many wonderful places. A great stay and lovely cottage.
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Lesley
Very warm, peaceful and remote, yet in easy reach of beaches restaurants and local heritage sites, this property was just what we were looking for in a holiday cottage. Highly recommended. The 2 mile track from main roads to the property has many potholes which were no problem whatsoever to our 4x4 vehicle but could give a small family car a rough ride.
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Paula
Honestly, it's perfect!