The empty hills and moors await, with the cottage bordering the acclaimed Northumberland National Park and St Cuthbert’s Way just 5 minutes walk away
The large garden looks out over Humbleton Hill, with outdoor seating to sit and enjoy your private oasis of peace and quiet. At night marvel at the stars revealed in our truly dark sky
The kitchen of our 200 year old cottage serves as a focus to bring people together at the end of the day, with a farmhouse table seating 8 and an Aga
We are a dog friendly cottage. Our utility room provides plenty of space for the baskets provided – or just for changing out of muddy boots!
We love to cook and the kitchen is well-equipped to make use of local produce! There’s also a large farmhouse table (seats 8), Miele dishwasher, fridge freezer, second fridge, oil-fired two oven AGA, and an electric hob with a further double oven
A master ensuite bedroom, a beamed double bedroom, a double bedroom with views over the garden, and a twin bedroom. All rooms have been recently re-decorated in a light yet rustic style.
A newly renovated family bathroom with large bath and rain shower. Along with the master bedroom’s shower and loo, there is also a third WC off the utility room
Gather up to eight people around the living room table to appreciate the vaulted ceiling and vintage wood burning stove. There’s also a large flat screen TV, Blu-Ray DVD and plenty of board games!
Our conservatory has an impressive dresser and second farmhouse table for sitting with a coffee and crossword in the morning, or eating on a long summer’s evening
A separate study provides a large computer monitor and desk provide a space to work if there’s a crisis in the office, or for the kids to set up their PlayStation. Or simply settle in a comfy chair, read a book and watch the rabbits and birds come and go in the garden!
A large back garden provides a hidden away private space to enjoy your very own slice of the Northumbrian outdoors. The fence of the garden forms the border with the National Park.
The decked alfresco dining area provides expansive views over Humbleton Hill – the perfect place for a summer lunch or evening drink. Elsewhere in the garden sit on one of the two large benches, the “love seat” or in the small summerhouse gazebo.
A converted stable provides a games room with multi-games table and a third fridge. This also houses our large barbecue and can be used for bike storage.
Just beyond our garden, we are lucky enough to back on to the Northumberland National Park. Yet we are also only a 15-20 minute walk from the shops, pubs and facilities of Wooler. Read more about what’s nearby Homildon Cottage.
At night, enjoy the revelation of a truly dark night sky. Homildon Cottage abuts the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park – officially the best place in England to gaze at the stars. The largest in Europe, the park was granted the top “gold tier” in 2013 by the International Dark Sky Association. It is unusual in allowing thousands of stars to be seen by the naked eye. Homildon Cottage recently gained “Stay & Gaze” status in recognition of our facilities for enjoying the night skies.
Number of people | 8 |
Bedrooms | 4 |
Bedroom 1: Ground floor; Kingsize bed; En-suite bathroom | |
Bedroom 2: Ground floor; Double bed | |
Bedroom 3: Ground floor; Twin beds | |
Bedroom 4: First floor; Double bed | |
Bathrooms | 2 + a third WC – |
Bathroom 1: Ground floor; Bath, shower, basin, loo, heated towel rail | |
Bathroom 2: Ground floor; En-suite with bedroom #1. Shower, basin, loo | |
WC: Ground floor; Basin, loo | |
Utility room | Ground floor; Washing machine; Tumble dryer |
Sitting room | Ground floor; Wood burning stove; Freeview TV; Blu-Ray DVD; Bluetooth/CD/DAB (BBC only) |
Kitchen | Ground floor; Dishwasher; AGA double ovens; 2 electric ovens; 4 ring electric hob; Microwave; Fridge-freezer; Second fridge; Food processor; Farmhouse table (seats 8) |
Study | Ground floor; Book library; Desk with 24″ DVI/HDMI monitor; Easy chair with reading lamp |
Conservatory | Ground floor; Farmhouse table (seats 6-7); Board games |
Games room | In stable; Multi-games table; Outdoor games; BBQ |
Cot | Yes. On request |
Disabled access | Some restrictions – please see separate access statement |
Garden | Yes; c.500 square metres; fenced off from fields by wire fencing. Dog owners and parents of small children will also want to be aware of the wildlife area on the far side of the driveway is down a steep bank and unfenced; there is an unfenced pond next to the stable. |
Heating | Oil-fired central heating |
Open fireplace | 1; antique wood burning stove |
Air conditioning | No |
Linen & towels | Yes |
Washing machine | Yes |
Tumble dryer | Yes |
Dishwasher | Yes |
Iron | Yes |
Hairdryer | Yes |
TV | Yes, Freeview |
DVD player | Yes; some DVDs |
Internet streaming | Yes, through DVD – iPlayer, YouTube, Demand 5. This also allows guests to access their own Amazon or Netflix accounts. |
Video player | No |
Radio | Yes (DAB, BBC only) |
CD player | Yes |
Bluetooth player | Yes |
Telephone | Yes. Charged at cost for use |
Fax | No |
Mobile phone reception | Predominantly in the garden and very patchy |
Internet access | Yes; Fast Broadband; WiFi |
Safe box for valuables | No |
Welcome pack | Yes, samples of local produce |
High chair for child | Yes, one |
Toys for children | Jigsaws and outdoor games |
Reading books | Yes |
Board Games | Yes. Scrabble, Chess, Trivial Pursuit, Carcassonne, Nostalgia, Crystal Maze, Cribbage and others |
Cleaning | Yes, at end of stay. Standard cleaning is included in cost |
Smoking | Not permitted |
House book | Yes |
Terrace | Decking with table for 8; looks out over Humbleton Hill |
Seating | Terrace seats 8; also “love” double seat and table; bench by conservatory; pew by stable |
Games facilities | Boules, Quoits, Multi-game table (including table football, mini pool, glide hockey, shuffleboard, skittles, mini table tennis, magnetic darts, knock hockey, horseshoe, pickup sticks, magnetic American football) |
BBQ | Landmann Oil Drum Barbecue – charcoal fuel (not provided) |
Nearest neighbouring property | 100m behind wooded wildlife area. Not overlooked |
Animals close to property | Farm sheep and/or cows; Local wild animals |
Approach | 150m tarmac track leads from Humbleton. Homildon is at the end and is the only house on this road. |
Car parking | Yes. Space for 4 cars |
Water source | Mains. |
Drains | Septic tank. Please follow the advice in house instructions |
Region | Northern Northumberland, by National Park and near border with Scotland |
Closest town | Wooler |
Rental Basis | Self catering |
Breakage/security deposit | All breakages should be reported to the key holder. Security deposit will be indicated when booking. |
Dog friendly | up to 3 dogs allowed by prior arrangement; not on furniture or in bedrooms please |
Rental period | usually 7 nights with changeover on Saturday, but short breaks also available |
Earliest arrival time | 4pm |
Departure time | By 10am |
Included in rental price | Electricity, oil, water, firewood (for normal general usage). Use and laundry of bed linen & towels. Cleaning on final day |
Not included in rental price | Excessive use of utilities, telephone, firewood, extra cleaning. |
Approximate Driving Times | |
Morpeth exit of A1 | 45 minutes |
Newcastle airport | 1 hour |
Berwick-upon-Tweed train station (East Coast Mainline) | 35 minutes |
Northumberland National Park | 0 minutes (our fence is the boundary of the Park) |
Ford and Etal | 15 minutes |
Chillingham Castle | 20 minutes |
Bamburgh Castle | 35 minutes |
Lindisfarne | 35 minutes |
Edinburgh | 1.5 hours |
Nearest EV charging point | |
Wooler bus station | 5 minutes |
Buses | |
Wooler to Berwick, Alnwick, Morpeth and Newcastle | |
Nearest town with food shops | |
Wooler | 5 minutes (or 15-20 minutes walk) |
Restaurants | |
Wooler | 5 mins (or 15-20 mins walk) |
Sporting Locations | |
Local tennis courts | Wooler Tennis Club |
Local golf | Wooler Golf Club, and links at Belford, Goswick and Bamburgh |
Local fishing | Chatton Trout Fishery |