Stone Built Cottage with Large Enclosed Garden & Private Lake Area

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Newcastle upon Tyne

Bolam Lake Country Park4 min drive
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens11 min drive
Wallington Hall12 min drive
Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)20 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

This detached farm cottage is nestled in open countryside on a farm. Suitable for families, cyclists, walkers and nature enthusiasts it would also make a cosy romantic retreat.

The former farmhouse has been totally renovated to provide high quality holiday accommodation. The cottage sleeps four in two bedrooms on the first floor, one king room and one twin. A family bathroom with bath on the first floor and shower room on the ground floor. This traditional stone built country cottage has many original features including beams and a steep staircase which might not be suitable for guests with any restricted mobility.

The ground floor has a kitchen, utility dining room (seats 6) and a sitting room with log burning stove. Free Wi-fi is provided.

Access to the enclosed walled garden and views over open countryside. Patio area with table, chairs and a BBQ (gas provided) are situated in an area of the large garden.

The property benefits from own private lake, just a short walk from the cottage.

The cottage is dog friendly, accepting up to two well behaved dogs to the ground floor of the property.

Property manager

Tory Dodd

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Yes, but be aware stairs are steep. Gates provided

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Up to 2 well behaved dogs, downstairs only.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Dogs only allowed downstairs

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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, this cottage is in a rural area. Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens and Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Treacle Wool Shop and Space to Play. Travelling with kids? Consider Parklands Golf Club - Mini Golf and Delta Force Paintball Newcastle. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.

Newcastle upon Tyne

What's nearby

Bolam Lake Country Park - 4 min drive
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens - 11 min drive
Wallington Hall - 12 min drive
St. James' Park - 24 min drive
Quayside - 25 min drive

Getting around

MetroCentre Station - 23 min drive
Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

Clock Tower Cafe - 12 min drive
Kirkharle Courtyard - 12 min drive
Kirkley Cafe & Cycles - 14 min drive
Blacksmiths Coffee Shop - 5 min drive
Tomahawk Steakhouse - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stone Built Cottage with Large Enclosed Garden & Private Lake Area pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Stone Built Cottage with Large Enclosed Garden & Private Lake Area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stone Built Cottage with Large Enclosed Garden & Private Lake Area?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stone Built Cottage with Large Enclosed Garden & Private Lake Area located?

This family-friendly Newcastle-upon-Tyne cottage is located in a rural location, 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Bolam Lake Country Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens and Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens. Kirkharle Courtyard and Wallington Hall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kay T.

12 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Cottage

Lovely cosy cottage with everything you need for a relaxing stay. The garden was perfect for our dog too

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and Excellently Located

The cottage is lovely and just as described. The directions were thorough and easy to understand. We arrived just before dark and found our hosts had gone above and beyond to ready the place for us. The travel cot and baby gates were all set up and supplies for the dog were ready, so it made getting everyone to bed easy that first night. Everything to get us through to a morning shopping trip was available and much appreciated! We were never lacking for cooking supplies, laundry supplies, etc. throughout the stay and clean up on the day we left was easy too. The cottage walled garden was perfect for letting our dog off leash, and the grounds around were excellent for walks. It was so gorgeous and peaceful, but not too far from any of the sights we wanted to see. We were able to keep all of our day trips under an hour one-way, which was perfect. We plan to come back some time and highly recommend the cottage.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan H.

31 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas break

We spent a very enjoyable and relaxing week at Shortsflatt Farm over Christmas. The house was very clean and the owners left us a lovely welcome pack and a Christmas tree and decorations. The location is so peaceful with stunning views of Northumberland. We definitely didn’t want to leave at the end of the week.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray G.

13 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The cottage

What a wonderful place to visit , cottage was a picture, as well as warm and welcoming for a winter break we had in December. Countryside is vast and stunning. Will be back for a summer visit. Host had thought of everything, there was even a fresh pint of milk in the fridge so we could have a cuppa on arrival. Brilliant, thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Richard F.

18 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

A lovely cottage in a wonderful location, if peace and quiet is what your after then this is ideal. Large garden for the dog to explore. Ideal base for exploring further afield. Owners were available if needed, although they just left us in peace. Everything you need is catered for,even logs for the fire. All in all a very nice place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tory Dodd

We are family run farming business who acquired Shortflatt Farm in 2015 and we completely re-furbished the cottage the to a high standard. Myself and my mother in law Marjorie run the cottage ourselves and we both live within 4 miles of the cottage, so near enough to be contacted if necessary but keys are left for guests on arrival along with welcome cake!

Why they chose this property

Set in the heart of Northumberland, the cottage is a perfect base to explore all areas. It boasts the advantage of being secluded and set on its own in beautiful countryside but also within 5 minutes of the village of Belsay, 15 minutes of Ponetland and 30 minutes to Newcastle. The Coast and the Scottish Borders can both be reached within the hour. The cottage is very spacious, with fantastic outdoor space and the lake can be explored but is a good distance away from the cottage for safety reasons.