Homildon Cottage is a beautiful traditional stone property dating back to the early 1800s, set in the peaceful hamlet of Humbleton near Wooler. Tucked into a quiet hollow on the edge of the Northumberland National Park, it offers character, comfort and an idyllic setting for families, friends and dogs alike.
A bridleway leads directly from the door into the National Park and onto the famous St Cuthbert’s Way, while the spacious rear garden looks out across historic Humbleton Hill. This is a place where wildlife is all around and, after dark, the skies come alive, part of a designated Dark Sky Park, where the only light comes from the moon and stars. Despite the tranquil location, Wooler’s shops, pubs and restaurants are just over a mile away, giving you the best of both worlds.
Homildon Cottage is rated 4* Gold by Visit England with awards for Walkers Welcome, Families Welcome, Cyclists Welcome and Welcome Pets!
Entrance
- There is a main door at the front of the building but the most common access point is from the gravelled driveway, through the back door into a utility room with hanging space and boot rack
Kitchen
- Fully fitted kitchen is the cosy heart of the house
- Good range of floor and wall units with ample work space and storage
- Aga
- Electric oven and hob
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Fridge freezer
- 2nd fridge
- Toaster and kettle
- Good quality cookware and pans
- Quality selection of crockery, cutlery, glasses, etc
- Large farmhouse table and 8 chairs
Utility
- Hanging space and boot rack
- Washing machine
- Tumble drier
- Belfast sink
- Ample storage space
Dining Room
- Large farmhouse dining table and chairs in the kitchen
- Separate dining area with dining table and chairs in the conservatory
Lounge
- Sitting room with vaulted ceiling
- Vintage wood burning stove
- Comfy sofas and chairs
- Coffee tables
- Bookcase
- Large flat screen TV
- Blu-Ray dvd
- CDs, dvds
- Plenty of board games
- Local maps, walking guides, novels, local history and cook books
Conservatory
- Dining table and chairs
- Sideboard
- Door to outside patio and gravelled area
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Short staircase off the kitchen leads into a hallway to bedrooms
- Master bedroom with en-suite shower room
- Double bedroom
- Twin bedroom
- Up a short staircase above the kitchen to beamed attic double bedroom
- View over the neighbouring fields.
- All bedrooms have ample hanging space, drawers and storage
- Family bathroom, bath with shower over, wash hand basin, wc and large heated towel rail
Snug
- Study/quiet room to relax and read
- Desk and computer sceen
Entertainment
- Large TV in lounge with blu-ray DVD player
- DAB & CD music system with USB/bluetooth
- CDs, dvds
- Wi-fi with 10–15Mbps broadband
- Multi-game table
- Selection of local maps, walking guides, novels, local history and cook books
- Indoor games
Outside Facilities
- The house lies out of sight at the end of a short dead-end track, only passing traffic is the occasional walker or farmer
- Off road parking in grounds for up to 4/5 cars depending on size
- Converted stable/games room to store any outdoor gear and cycles
- Multi-game table
- Mature garden mainly laid to lawn with herbaceous borders looking out onto historic Humbleton Hill
- Decked area with BBQ and quality table and furniture
- Small summerhouse gazebo
- Bridleway leads from the door into the National Park and the famous St Cuthbert’s Way
- Neighbouring wooded wetland and unfenced pond attract a wealth of birds and wildlife
What's Included at Homildon Cottage
- All bedding, bed linen, towels
- Electricity
- Oil – for central heating and hot water and the AGA
- Logs for the log burner
- Travel cot
- High chair
- Wi-fi with 10–15Mbps broadband
- DAB & CD music system with USB/bluetooth
- Welcome pack
- Generous dog welcome pack
- Dog bowls,
- Plastic dog beds (1 large, 1 small)
- Dog blanket and towel per dog
Children's Facilities
- A cot and high chair are available.
- Stair cases are too wide to accommodate a stair gate.
- The stable has been converted into a games room and leisure store
- The garden whilst enclosed is not entirely secure
- Parents should note that there is an unenclosed wildlife pond on the neighbour's land adjacent to the cottage.
Bringing Your Dog on Holiday to Homildon Cottage
Welcomes well behaved dogs (up to 2) @ £25.00 per dog per week or part thereof. When you book you will be asked to provide some information about your pet which will aide the owner in ensuring that the property is set up to welcome them.
A bit of K9 etiquette should be observed during your stay:-
- Your pet should not be left in the property unattended (unless crated - crates can be hired)
- Your pet should not be allowed in the bedrooms or on furniture
- On booking for your pet, you are confirming that it is fully up to date on its flea treatment.
- Well behaved dogs and children are welcome at Homildon however, please note that the garden whilst for the most part is fenced with agricultural stock wiring, is not fully secure and there is an unfenced pond and wildlife area adjacent to the property (not part of Homildon's land).
- The adjacent fields often have livestock in them and you are asked to observe the Country Code, in particular the guidance on dogs, children and livestock.
Special notes & conditions
Special notes and conditions
• Well behaved dogs and children are welcome at Homildon however, please note that the garden whilst for the most part is fenced with agricultural stock wiring, is not fully secure and there is an unfenced pond and wildlife area adjacent to the property (not part of Homildon's land).
• The adjacent fields often have livestock in them and you are asked to observe the Country Code in particular the guidance on dogs, children and livestock.
• Homildon uses a septic tank
• The property is fully non-smoking including the stable/games room.
• For further information on the property the owners website can be found here