This superbly renovated farmhouse nestles on the slopes of Cheviot and is surrounded by the most beautiful, totally unspoilt scenery and an abundance of wildlife. The peace and tranquillity of the College Valley is unsurpassed. Visitors can walk out in every direction and spend a day in the hills with the knowledge that every comfort awaits their return, as the cottage is very well appointed and equipped. This is truly an idyllic hideaway, accessed by a private single track road, the nearest habitation being some distance away. The College Valley is an exceptional place, a magical hidden gem in today's world, once seen never forgotten; twelve cars are granted permits to use the private road system each day so traffic is unlikely to be a problem. The cottages are literally sitting on the foot of the Cheviot Massif in the National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. At night the only light is from the stars and moon. Northumberland National Park Authority, Kielder Water & Forest Park Development Trust and Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society were awarded the title of Northumberland Dark Sky Park in December 2013, making Northumberland, Europe's largest Dark Sky Park. There are wild goats, deer, peregrine, buzzards, ravens, kestrels and many others. If you are quiet you may be lucky enough to see one of the most charming residents, the red squirrel. This is a perfect spot for all the countryside has to offer; walking, fishing, golfing, riding, cycling, bird-watching, historic houses, gardens, churches and castles or for driving the short distance to the coast where there are beautiful beaches, Holy Island and trips to the Farne Islands. Wooler is 13 miles, the village is friendly and offers a wide range of shops selling locally produced meat, bread and vegetables. There are several good pubs and restaurants in the area, nearest bar/restaurant 11 miles.
BOOKINGS CAN START ON ANY DAY OF THE WEEK AND LEAVE ANY DAY WITH A MINIMUM LET OF 3 NIGHTS.
Ground floor - Spacious sitting room with open fire, Smart TV, DVD, video and CD radio/mp3 dock.
Dining room.
Well-equipped farmhouse style kitchen, tiled floor, dual fuel cooking range, microwave, dishwasher, larder fridge and freezer.
Separate WC. Large utility room, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Bedroom 1 - Super king-size bed, en-suite bathroom, bath with handheld shower and WC.
Bedroom 2 - Twin beds (these beds are zip and link so can be made up as a super king bed on request when making a booking), en-suite bathroom, over bath shower and WC.
First floor - Bedroom 3 - Twin beds (these are zip and link beds that can be made up as a super king bed on request when making a booking).
Bedroom 4 - Two small 4ft double beds.
Bathroom with WC.
Electricity and oil central heating. Logs for fire provided. Telephone. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Shaver point. Large enclosed garden with furniture and charcoal barbecue. Off road parking. Bar/restaurant 11 miles. Shops/PO/pubs/restaurants/TIC 13 miles. Duvets with linen and towels. Dogs welcome in kitchen at an additional charge. 2 kennels with runs.