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The Dod Barn

Wooler and Cheviots, Northumberland National Park

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  • Spacious cottage excellent location for walking and cycling groups

You can book this property from:

  • £633 per week
  • £90 per night
  • 4 Star
  • 6 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

Features

Beds & bedrooms

  • Bed linen provided
  • 1 king/super-king bed
  • 2 single beds
  • Bunk beds to sleep 2
  • 1 sofa bed

Appliances

  • Washing machine
  • Freezer

Bathrooms

  • 2 WCs
  • Towels provided

Accessibility

  • Walk-in shower
  • Ground floor bath/shower room
  • Ground floor WC

Families

  • Travel cot
  • Highchair
  • Stairgate

Special Features

  • Open fire or woodburner
  • Countryside views

Nearby activities

  • Walking
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Pony trekking/horse riding

Outdoors

  • Garden or courtyard
  • Outdoor storage
  • Barbecue
  • Private parking
  • Secure bicycle storage
  • Rural location

How far to ...?

  • Beach 24 miles
  • Pub 8 miles
  • Shop 6 miles

Important - please note

House Rules

  • Mains water is from a spring, so is unsafe for consumption. Drinkable water supplied at the property.
  • Check in: 16:00
  • Check out: 10:00

Read the full Access Statement for this property.

Access Statement

The Barn – 8 person self-catering accommodation

Pre-Arrival

  • The nearest bus stop is on the A697 at the Roseden road end (see map). Not marked but wait on road side.
  • The nearest train station is Berwick-Upon-Tweed or Alnmouth, both approx. 20 miles away.
  • The nearest food shops are in Wooler (10 miles by road, 8ish on foot / bike) or Powburn (6 miles).
  • The nearest pubs are in Wooler.
  • The nearest fuel stations are Wooler (9 miles) or Powburn (6 miles).
  • Mobility equipment hire – Not known.

Arrival and Car Parking

  • Parking – Free, off road for any size of car. Plenty of space to unload and only 20m from front door.
  • At least 2 parking spaces, on level, hard standing.
  • The width of the path to the property is 6ft, with a slope but no steps.

Main Entrance

  • 1 main entrance through 6ft4 x 4ft door.
  • Keyhole height = 3ft6. • No steps to entrance.

Living and Dining Room

  • Ground floor.
  • Slate floor.
  • No door but access to kitchen = 3ft.
  • Movable furniture with space to move around.

Kitchen

  • Lower ground floor (down 3 steps from entrance, lounge / diner).
  • Slate floor.
  • No doors.
  • Worktop and oven height = 3ft6.
  • Fridge set low, freezer above it.
  • Crockery stored high and low.
  • Some stored up 3 steps in the dining / lounge area.

Bedroom

  • First floor, up12 steps from dining room / lounge.
  • Carpeted from bottom of stairs.
  • Door width = 3ft.
  • Beds are 6ft x 3ft (double is 6ft x 5ft).
  • All furniture is movable.

Shower Rooms

  • Lower ground floor (same level as kitchen).
  • Slate floors.
  • Doors = 2ft2
  • No accessible WC or shower but no steps within the rooms. Showers are large but no handrails.

Outdoor Facilities

  • Steps down to some of the seating area but most on level ground.
  • No permanent seating, just benches / chairs.
  • Outside movement-sensitive lighting.
  • No white lines but sunken seating area is fenced off.
  • No ponds or water features.

General

  • No landline but good mobile phone coverage.
  • Plenty of accessible electrical sockets in all rooms, most are set low except in kitchen.
  • No alarms for hearing or sight-impaired guests.
  • Wood burner in living room.
  • Movement-sensitive light in bedroom

Description

This large, two-storey cottage is set just outside Ingram Valley and boasts plenty of social spaces. It would be ideal for a group of fell runners, mountain bikers or ramblers who plan to spend their time exploring the trails less travelled and want to return to a safe, homely environment. The cottage’s location within the Northumberland National Park means that an array of footpaths leading to stunning landmarks are almost on the doorstep. The views around and at the top of the Cheviot Hills are difficult to beat, the Pennine Way (2 miles), or for avid cyclists there is the Sandstone Way (1 mile) and Route 68. The market towns of Wooler (9 miles) and Alnwick (17 miles) are great for a less active day out, with plenty of local pubs and cafes to try, and Castles to explore. 

Inside, the spacious living area has a farmhouse feel, with relaxing seating and dining areas all within the warm embrace of the wood burner – perfect for toasting cold toes after days out on the trails. The kitchen and two separate shower rooms will see plenty of use before and after active days out. The whole of the first floor is taken up by the sleeping quarters, which contain a variety of beds that are partitioned by a handcrafted sliding door for privacy. These comprise one double, two singles, one bunk bed, and a sofa bed for a range of flexible sleeping options.

The area is renowned for being one of the best dark sky regions in the UK, so why not step outside to admire the stars from the patio area with a fortifying drink in hand?

The newest addition to the property sees a secure bike shed for storing up to 10 bikes, complete with a repair & wash station and electric charging points. 

  • 1 bedroom with 1 king bed, 2 single beds, a sofa bed and 1 bunk bed
  • 2 shower rooms with WCs
  • Electric cooker & oven, fridge freezer, washing machine and microwave
  • Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available
  • Wood burner
  • TV with freeview
  • Strong mobile & 4G signal
  • Dogs must be kept downstairs and on a lead when outdoors
  • Private parking
  • Lockable storage for bikes
  • Logs provided
  • Shop 6 miles, pub 8 miles, beach 24 miles
  • The water here comes from a spring so can be discoloured especially after heavy rain. It safe to wash with but unlimited bottled water is provided for drinking and cooking

Reviews

Great cottage in a great place. Clean and comfortable. Lots of walks on your doorstep and beautiful views. Warm welcome. A must if you love peace and quiet, walking or cycling and sheep!

Previous Customer,

Great accommodation providing fantastic vistas of the surrounding area - it’s a great space to be off grid and Northumberland is a fantastic county to visit. If isolation and quiet is your thing you will love this

Mr G,

Beautiful secluded and peaceful spot. We loved watching the sheep and lambs in the fields surrounding the cottage. Enjoyed the cosy wood burner on the chilly days and evenings.

Mrs D,

Location

  • Booking line
  • Mon - Fri: 9am - 9pm
  • Sat: 9am - 8pm
  • Sun: 10am - 8pm
  • Bank Holidays: 10am - 6pm
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