Guests say
Fern Cottage is praised for its cosy atmosphere, picturesque surroundings, and ideal location for exploring Northumberland's historical sites and nature walks. Guests appreciate the well-equipped space, the log burner, and the peaceful environment for stargazing and relaxation. Some minor issues with the shower and bed comfort were noted, but overall, guests enjoyed their stay and the special touches provided by the hosts.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as clean and well-maintained, with one mentioning fresh flowers, indicating a high level of cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to Hadrian's Wall, historical sites, and natural beauty, making it an ideal spot for walks and stargazing.
The cottage is generally described as cosy and comfortable, though there are a few remarks about a 'wobbly bed' and 'thin mattress' that suggest some room for improvement in this area.
Facilities are well-regarded, with the cottage being described as well-equipped. However, there are comments about the shower's water pressure and temperature control that indicate some issues with maintenance.
Guests mention generous touches like yummy treats and fresh flowers, showing the host's thoughtfulness. While these are appreciated, it's noted that such gestures are a bonus and not guaranteed.
About this property
A single storey cottage in a great location for discovery Hadrian’s Wall and historic forts, as well as picturesque towns and villages.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 24" Smart TV, Freesat, Multi-Fuel Burner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for multi-fuel burner included. Welcome pack. . Front sitting-out area with bench. 1 small dog welcome. Bike store. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Fern Cottage is a quirky, rustic property filled with thoughtful touches that offers guests a brilliant holiday destination. Set over one level, this lovingly furnished holiday cottage has a cosy open plan kitchen/living room where guests can sit back and enjoy a multi-fuel burner after cooking up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen. Outside, at the front of the house, there is a bench seating two.
Straight from your front door, Barcombe Fell is within walking distance. The beautiful heather-clad hill gradually reaches the summit where you have spectacular views as far as the eye can see of Hadrian’s wall to the north and The Pennines to the south west. Barcombe Quarry is also famous as the place where a small bronze arm purse containing 63 Roman coins was discovered in the 1800’s. This find is now known as The Thorngrafton Horde and is one of many historic finds in the region.
The picturesque village of Bardon Mill is within easy reach of the A69 giving opportunities to explore this historic region by car or train, with the station only minutes away. There is also a bus service (no. 685) which travels between Carlisle and Newcastle on an hourly basis, and Bardon Mill is on the Newcastle/Carlisle railway line with a stopping service in each direction every 2 hours. Haydon Bridge offers plentiful facilities only 4 miles east and Haltwhistle, geographically acknowledged as ’the Centre of Britain’ has many amenities including several shops, restaurants, a sports centre and an outdoor swimming pool.
Fern Cottage is ideally located to explore Hadrian’s Wall and Allen Banks, the beautiful National Trust valley. Beltingham has a wonderful church, St Cuthberts, which is of Saxon origin. In addition, why not visit the Roman site of Vindolanda, which is world-renowned and the location of the finding of the Vindolanda tablets, the oldest ’postcards’ in the world. Shop 1½ miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Free WiFi
1 small pet welcome, £25 per week.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Chesters Roman Fort
Reviews (12)
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Confirmed Guest
fabulous place in an amazing location for walks.just a short walk into the village via road or over the fields using the public footpaths.
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Confirmed Guest
We had a lovely week at Fern Cottage. It’s pretty well equipped and found the only thing missing was a washing up sponge! The log burner is gorgeous and much needed on chilly mornings and evenings. We felt very cosy! The outside is something from a picture postcard and we loved the generous touch of yummy treats left for us. It’s a cosy environment in beautiful surroundings and it’s evident that the host has taken care with lots of special touches in the cottage. The shower is a little dribbly with not much pressure on the eco setting which is the only setting where the temperature is bearable. The wobbly bed and thin mattress could do with an update too. We did very much enjoy our stay with easy access to Hadrian’s Wall and Allen Banks. There’s a delightful pub that is very reasonably priced in Bardon Mill and there’s easy access to Hexham for shopping. We would definitely recommend Fern Cottage and thank the host for an enjoyable week. We were sad to leave!
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Linda Cuffe
We stayed at Fern Cottage earlier this month and had the most peaceful and relaxing holiday. The cottage is comfortable, homely and very well equipped with everything you could possibly need. Set at the end of a quiet country lane and with no light pollution, it was an ideal place to stargaze. I'd heard Northumberland called the dark sky county and now understand why. Never having seen so many bright stars before, it really was something to see to be believed. It's ideally placed for long walks down country lanes and also for visiting nearby historical Roman sites and Hadrians wall. Fairly close to Hexham for shopping trips and also not too far from Alnwick castle, Bamburgh castle and the coast. A great place to relax and unwind even on the odd rainy day snuggled by the log burner. We will definitely visit again soon.