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2 Rooms
3 (all year)
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3+ Dogs
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Stairs
Kingfisher Cottage is part of a small group of converted farm buildings at Burnfoot, a few miles outside Rothbury, where things start to feel properly rural. It sleeps four across two bedrooms and works well for couples or a small family who don't need anything overcomplicated but don't want to compromise on comfort. You come in through the old arched opening from when it was a cart shed, straight into the main living space. It's welcoming with a mix of older features and newer touches that just make it easy to use. Kingfisher Cottage is one of a collection of beautifully transformed holiday rentals on the farm site, with guests having direct access to gorgeous footpaths and an all-weather tennis court.
Netherton is just up the road, though there's not a great deal there beyond a handful of houses and the sense that you're well away from anywhere busy. Rothbury is where you'll end up for most things- about ten minutes by car, with a couple of friendly pubs, a butcher, and a few small shops. Back at Burnfoot, it's easy to slip into a slower pace. You can walk straight out from the cottage without planning much, following the burn or heading up towards the hills, with routes that range from an easy hour to something that turns into most of the day if you let it. The paths link into the wider network across the National Park, so it's just a case of picking a direction. If you prefer something shorter, there are gentler riverside walks nearby, or a loop around Rothbury that ends conveniently close to a pub. Rothbury Golf Club is only a few minutes away as well, set above the Coquet Valley with views that tend to distract more than they should. Towards evening, you'll notice things settling again. That's usually when the wildlife starts to show, with deer in the fields, and owls once it gets properly dark.
Out beyond that, you've got a lot of choice without needing to rush around. Hadrian's Wall is a major attraction, and National Trust Cragside is close and worth visiting early to avoid the busier afternoons. Alnwick's an easy drive in the other direction, and from there you can carry on to the coast. Bamburgh is a popular place to visit, though it's often the in-between places that stick, like the weathered Craster, or a pristine stretch of beach with no one on it. Inland, the roads thin out quickly as you head into the Coquet Valley, and it doesn't take long before it feels quite remote. You end up filling the day without trying to. Then back to the cottage, usually a bit later than planned, when everything's peaceful, and the stars are magnificent.
Owner details:
Tim Stienlet joined Independent Cottages in July 2015
Accommodation Comprises: Kingfisher Cottage thoughtfully converted former cart shed with character features, arranged over two floors and suited to couples or small families planning a self-catering holiday in Northumberland.
Ground Floor
First Floor
Outside
The cottage has a quiet patio area – accessed through the arched entrance with space to sit out and catch the quieter moments of the day. There's also a shared courtyard and parking
Additional Information
Free Wi-Fi throughout. Bed linen, bath towels and utilities are included. A travel cot, high chair and stair gate are available - please request these when booking. Up to 3 well behaved dogs are welcome. No smoking.
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