House in Cornhill-on-Tweed, ENG

BARLEY HILL COTTAGE - Set in Beautiful Unspoilt Countryside with Fabulous Views

BARLEY HILL COTTAGE - Set in Beautiful Unspoilt Countryside with Fabulous Views

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Overview of BARLEY HILL COTTAGE - Set in Beautiful Unspoilt Countryside with Fabulous Views

5 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Check out the area

Cornhill-on-Tweed, ENG
  • Popular LocationFlodden Battlefield4 min drive
  • Popular LocationEtal Castle7 min drive
  • Popular LocationKelso Racecourse18 min drive
  • AirportNewcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)75 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

BARLEY HILL COTTAGE - Set in Beautiful Unspoilt Countryside with Fabulous Views

Barley Hill Cottage is the quintessential rural retreat with “a view to die for” over the rolling farmland of the Bowmont Valley to the neighbouring hills of the Northumberland National Park. Far from its more humble beginnings as a shepherd's cottage, the building has recently been extensively renovated to a high standard throughout in a rustic style befitting the magnificent, natural surroundings.

Quintessential rural retreat with views to die for
The cottage is incredibly light being south facing and the area at the front of the cottage is a fabulous place to sit and have lunch or enjoy a glass of wine in the evening while the setting sun lights up the valley and hills with breathtaking beauty. Equally fabulous views are on offer from the raised garden at the rear of the property.

The beautifully presented interior has been decorated in a simple, rustic style in warm, earthy tones in keeping with the surroundings. The Chalon-style kitchen is handmade by a local craftsman and merges seamlessly with attractive antiques and state of the art beds with ultra-comfortable mattresses and sumptuous White Company linen and towels.

Barley Hill Cottage is well placed for exploring many of Northumberland's natural hidden gems. On its door step in one direction lie the Cheviot Hills, the rolling blanket of people free hillsides that slope and swell amidst the 400 square miles of Northumberland's National Park. Here you will find some fabulous walking and cycling from gentle forays to extensive rambles amidst spectacular scenery.

GROUND FLOOR
Small entrance hall with an adjacent cloakroom with basin, WC, and small storage cupboard.

Kitchen - the beautiful, handmade, Chalon style kitchen is fully equipped with double gas oven with 4 ring gas hob, fridge with ice compartment and dishwasher. There is ample storage with a handmade welsh dresser for storage of glassware and crockery and an additional pantry cupboard in the hall. There is an additional chest freezer in the storage room outside.

Dining - the dining area has a table and chairs for 4 guests, while the charming cosy seating area has a log burner for the cooler months with logs are provided and two double sofas. There is plenty of indoor entertainment provided including HD television with Sky, CD player with iDock and a selection of books and magazines.

Utility/boot room with washing machine. The room houses the boiler and hot water tank, is ideal for drying outdoor kit and also as serves as an excellent sleeping quarters for dogs.

Bedroom one with zip and link beds which can be set up as a 6' super king double or 3' twins as required, fitted wardrobe and chest of drawers.

En-suite shower room with walk in shower, basin and WC.

Bedroom two with 5' double bed and chest of drawers.

En-suite bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC.

OUTSIDE
To the front of the property is a gravelled patio garden with outside seating area boasting outstanding views across the Northumberland National Park. There is an additional gravelled patio area to the rear of the property with a charcoal barbecue in addition to a raised garden area with fabulous views to the hills. The garden is fully enclosed at the front and rear for the safety of dogs and children. External rod racks are also provided. An outside shed houses a freezer, and can be used for storage of bicycles or other items.

PARKING
There is private parking for two cars to the side of the house.

BABIES & CHILDREN
A travel cot and highchair are available on request. Guests with small children should be aware that there is a low wall linking the rear garden to the patio area with an unfenced drop of approximately 4 feet at the highest point.

DOGS
Two dogs are welcome at Barley Hill Cottage. We ask that dogs are kept off the furniture and out of the bedrooms. We also ask that dogs are clean before entering the property. Guests with dogs must follow the footpaths, and have dogs on a lead in the vicinity of livestock. As this is a shooting area, access to the woods with dogs is not permitted and guests must ensure pheasants are not disturbed by their pets.

GUEST AMENITIES
Bed linen and towels are provided for guests. A hairdryer is provided in each bedroom.

WI-FI & MOBILE COVERAGE
Wifi is available. Mobile reception at Barley Hill Cottage is also limited, however the reception improves if one walks a little way up the hill behind the cottage.

HEATING & ELECTRICITY - IMPORTANT!
Hot water is provided by solar panels, backed up as necessary by an oil fired boiler which also provides central heating. The entire building is insulated to a high standard, so heat loss is kept to a minimum.

Due to the rural location of Barley Hill Cottage, and the owner's understandable decision not to ruin the view with overhead power cables, electricity in the cottage comes from a cleverly designed private power supply system, incorporating a generator, batteries and inverter. This provides a standard (230 V AC) supply, capable of delivering all the normal lighting and power requirements of the building. As in any normal house, power is available 24 hours a day, though the diesel generator only runs for a limited number of hours each day to top up the batteries. The generator is almost silent, can barely be heard from inside the house, and is only faintly audible when sitting in the garden outside. It is designed to be as economical as possible, and so as to preserve absolute silence, does not run at night. In order to keep the running hours of the generator to a minimum, guests are encouraged to be especially careful not to use electricity unnecessarily. If heavy loads are to be used (for example washing machine, or dishwasher) it is best to ensure this is done during the generator's daily running periods. This will actually minimise both fuel usage, and the time for which the generator runs. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any concerns.

ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION
If you are looking for a property in a similar style, The Smithy, Crookham sleeping 2, The Bothy at Reedsford sleeping 4+2, The Barn at Reedsford sleeping 2, The Byre at Reedsford sleeping 4 and No. 9 sleeping 4 share the same owner.

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Crabtree & Crabtree

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cornhill on Tweed

Located in Cornhill on Tweed, this cottage is in a rural area. Flodden Battlefield and Lady Waterford Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pennine Way and College Valley Estate. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, cycling and mountain biking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Flodden Battlefield - 4 min drive
  • Etal Castle - 7 min drive
  • Kelso Racecourse - 18 min drive
  • Chillingham Castle - 19 min drive
  • Bamburgh Castle - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Berwick-Upon-Tweed Station - 21 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • Besom Inn - 8 min drive
  • Collingwood Arms Hotel - 6 min drive
  • The Blue Bell Inn - 5 min drive
  • Cafe Maelmin - 6 min drive
  • Heatherslaw Mill - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BARLEY HILL COTTAGE - Set in Beautiful Unspoilt Countryside with Fabulous Views pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at BARLEY HILL COTTAGE - Set in Beautiful Unspoilt Countryside with Fabulous Views ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BARLEY HILL COTTAGE - Set in Beautiful Unspoilt Countryside with Fabulous Views ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BARLEY HILL COTTAGE - Set in Beautiful Unspoilt Countryside with Fabulous Views located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Flodden Battlefield, Lady Waterford Hall and Etal Castle. Pennine Way and Coldstream Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Sue O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Barley hill
We had a lovely week at Barley Hill, the views were fantastic. Cottage was well presented and equipped, it was quiet and comfortable, everything we had hoped for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Carol B.

Beautiful
We have stayed in numerous cottages over the year's and I have got to say barley hill cottage was one of the best ....the setting was gorgeous ...the cottage was beautiful the standard was very high and the owners had thought of everything ....we found the whole experience extremely relaxing did us all the world of good .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Stephen R.

Great cottage with stunning views
I booked Barley Hill Cottage for a short break for myself and my wife and my parents who are both in their 80's. The directions were great and we easily found it. Waiting for us was a superb welcome pack which was a lovely touch. The cottage is away-from-it-all and has stunning views of the Cheviots, which were covered in snow for our stay. We never tired of the view and the local farmers going about their daily routines. The cottage was spotlessly clean and really well equipped with everything that we could need. The weather was cold so the log burner with a more than plentiful supply of logs was great and really kept us warm and cosy. Both bedrooms are a good size and each having an en-suite bathroom was ideal. We ventured out most days and enjoyed Sunday lunch at the Tankerville Arms hotel in Wooler, where the food was really good and the staff extremely friendly. Mobile reception is not good and there was no wi-fi, but for our few days it really didn't matter. If you want to get away from all the hustle and bustle I would recommend this cottage. You won't be disappointed.

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