Fantastic Self Catering Country Cottage with Gardens
Peaceful Retreat in Beautiful Surroundings
Sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms)
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Adjoining Highfield House and nestled within 2.5 acres of mature grounds and woodland, Highfield Cottage is a wonderful stone built cottage that has been newly renovated to offer fantastic accommodation in a tranquil and picturesque setting. The property is immaculately presented and beautifully furnished throughout. French doors in the sitting room ensure a bright and airy feel and the kitchen has quarry floor tiling, solid oak units with granite work surfaces and a Belfast sink, which all add to its natural charm. Guests are welcome to private use of a woodland area at the front of the cottage and can enjoy a stroll around the well maintained shared gardens and grounds to the rear. Highfield Cottage is found a mile from Whittonstall and only 3 miles from the northern edge of Derwent Reservoir, set on the Durham and Northumberland border, close the North Pennines. Only 2 miles from A68, a route excellent for access to Hadrian's Wall, North Pennines, Northumberland Coast and Scotland.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 4 November 2011 - 15 December 2011 | £320 | 3 | ||
| 16 December 2011 - 5 January 2012 | £490 | 7 | ||
| 3 January 2012 - 9 February 2012 | £320 | 3 | ||
| 10 February 2012 - 23 February 2012 | £350 | 7 | ||
| 24 February 2012 - 29 March 2012 | £320 | 3 | ||
| 30 March 2012 - 5 April 2012 | £390 | 3 | ||
| 6 April 2012 - 12 April 2012 | £445 | 7 | ||
| 13 April 2012 - 31 May 2012 | £345 | 3 | ||
| 1 June 2012 - 7 September 2012 | £490 | 7 | ||
| 8 September 2012 - 27 September 2012 | £425 | 7 | ||
| 28 September 2012 - 18 October 2012 | £320 | 3 | ||
| 19 October 2012 - 1 November 2012 | £445 | 7 | ||
| 2 November 2012 - 19 December 2012 | £320 | 3 | ||
| 20 December 2012 - 3 January 2013 | £490 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds.
10% discount for bookings of more than one consecutive week.
Short breaks available if booked within 4 weeks of date of stay.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Friday.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with king size bed (6ft). Bedroom 2 with twin beds. Possible addition of cot or blow up bed for a 5th person (child). |
| Bathrooms: | Downstairs bathroom with walk in shower, wc, basin and roll top bath Upstairs wc and basin (no hot water feed). |
| Kitchen: | Electric cooker with ceramic hob, fridge, freezer, microwave. |
| Utility Room: | Shared use (with owner) of laundry room situated off kitchen through door which can be locked. Washing machine, tumble dryer, pulley clothes airer, iron and ironing board. |
| Living Rooms: | Large living room with 2 sofas, coffee table, desk, free view digital TV, DVD, radio/CD, books, games. |
| Other: | Additional sitting area of main bedroom with sofa and reading light. Also suitable for cot or additional child's bed. Cot, changing table and highchair available. Outdoor kennel. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and bedlinen included. Cottage cleaned after each rental. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove garden oven parking fridge/freezer fridge microwave washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board cable tv tv central heating cot high chair |
| Suitability: | children welcome suitable for elderly pets accepted |
| Location Type: | rural |
Notes on accommodation
This cottage suits everyone of all ages. It is beautifully secluded and ideal for quiet country walks. There is a wide variety of local wildlife including owls, deer, hares and a huge variety of birds. We are surrounded by a stone wall so once the gate is closed the area is safe for children and dogs to run free. Alternative luxury en-suite B&B is also available in main house.
Accessibility
Wheelchair users are able to access the property through french doors leading into the sitting room. Parking is approximately 20 metres from here. The ground is grass and then patio. Twin bedroom, sitting room, main bathroom and kitchen all on ground floor.
Outside
The total garden area is 2.5 acres. For guests privacy, the cottage has its own secluded garden/woodland with sitting area. There is an additional sitting area outside the kitchen/sitting room that is shared with the main house. Guests are welcome to explore the surrounding woodland and main house garden.
Coast/Beach
We are approximately 40 miles from the unspoilt Northumbrian coastline with its fantastic castles such as Dustanburgh and Bamburgh. Tynemouth is 28 miles away and is great for surfing.
Golf
We are 5 miles from De Vere Slaley Hall International Golf course and 10 miles from Matfen Hall.
Special interest holidays
Ramblers and cyclists will enjoy exploring the heather moorlands with rugged uplands which includes some of the highest, wildest and most beautiful scenery in the country. Hamsterley Forest provides miles of lovely forest walks leading to High Force; England’s largest waterfall. The historic market town of Hexham, dominated by its majestic abbey offers an abundance of amenities only 14 miles and the pretty village of Corbridge renowned for its specialist shops and quaint tea rooms is 11 miles. Durham, Bowes Museum, Raby Castle, Beamish Museum, Vindolanda, the Roman Site at Corstopitum and Housesteads Roman Fort Museum are all interesting historic attractions within easy driving distance. The vibrant city of Newcastle, well-known for its global, cultural pursuits and the extensive shopping facilities at Gateshead Metro Centre along with the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, the Baltic Centre and the Sage Gateshead music venue are only 16 miles east.
Travel
Car is essential as there is no public transport nearby.
17 miles from Newcastle International airport.
50 miles from Teeside International airport.
6 miles from Stocksfield Railway Station.
14 miles from Newcastle Railway Station.
16 miles from Durham Railway Station.
Distances
Nearest pub 1 mile. Restaurant 1 mile. Shops 4 miles. Railway Station Stocksfield 5 miles. Nearest village with shops Corbridge 11 miles. Nearest Town Hexham 14 miles. Derwent Reservoir 3 miles. Slaley Hall 4 miles. Blanchland village 9 miles. Newcastle 14 miles. Durham 16 miles. Hadrian's Wall 30 miles. Northumberland coast 40 miles.
Further details
The historic market town of Hexham, dominated by its interesting abbey offers an abundance of amenities only 14 miles away and the pretty village of Corbridge renowned for its specialist shops and tea rooms is 11 miles. Bowes Museum, Raby Castle, Beamish Museum, Vindolanda, the Roman Site at Corstopitum and Housesteads Roman Fort Museum are all interesting historic attractions within easy driving distance. The vibrant city of Newcastle, well-known for its global, cultural pursuits and the extensive shopping facilities at the world renowned Gateshead Metro Centre along with the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, the Baltic Centre and the Sage Gateshead music venue are only 16 miles east.
Booking notes
Bookings can be made by phone, email, or online at www.highfieldcottage.com. Payment by bank transfer, cheque or online. Booking confirmed when funds have cleared. A deposit of £100 is required to confirm your booking. If however you are booking within 6 weeks of your holiday, payment must be made in full. The balance of your holiday is due at least 6 weeks prior to holiday commencement.
Guest comments
"Absolutely fabulous cottage, such beautiful surroundings and a master bedroom fit for a queen".
"Fab cottage, it's much more than we expected. The design and finish in every room is sublime and that matched the surroundings. We took an early evening walk through the woods and saw a fallow deer. Made my day!"
"Beautiful cottage! If it were mine I wouldn't want to share it!"
Owner profile
Caroline Zuch
About the owner
We are a family of 5 living in Northumberland. We moved back to the UK from Switzerland in 2007. We have been married since 2001 and our children are 6 year old Amelie, Louie who is 4 and 2 year old Anna.
Year purchased: 2007
Why the owner chose a home in this location
I grew up in Northumberland and always knew that I would move back here one day. Having travelled a lot I have never found anywhere that matches the raw beauty of the Northumbrian countryside. We live in total seclusion but within easy reach of some fantastic villages, towns and cities such as Newcastle and Durham. I run on the local roads and we cycle as a family without any interruptions from traffic. We are also only 45 minutes drive from the coast.
Unique benefits of the property
Total peace and quiet. Extensive wild life. It's not unusual to see a hare nibbling the grass outside while we eat breakfast. The gardens are enclosed by a dry stone wall so the children can run free without fear of road danger. The woodland is magical with a rustic swing and climbing trees and the rope swing in the main garden is fantastic. There a number of walks from the door and endless opportunities for ramblers and cyclists all around us. We are close to the Slaley Hall golf club and Derwent Reservoir for sailing.
For booking and further information
Property Ref E2085
Contact Name:
Caroline Zuch
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 1207580348
Alternate Contact Details:
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Owners Website: Click here
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