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The Keeper's Hideaway

Bardon Mill (5mls S), Northumberland
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Working farm
Family friendly
Four Poster
Quirky
Parking on site / nearby
Electric vehicle charging
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A cosy cottage close to Hadrian’s Wall and a beautiful lake where you can see birds and other wildlife
  • Draw the curtains and put a log on the wood burner or make use of the eco-friendly underfloor heating
  • Extend your days outdoors by dining alfresco by the fire pit and playing giant chess on the grass
Property code: 88032

Welcoming cottage set on a quiet farm with access to 15 acres of beautiful woodland and open gardens. Walk to nearby Hadrian’s Wall and the stunning lake. Perfect for a family, couples and friends.

This converted gamekeeper’s cottage is located on a working farm set within 100 acres of quiet countryside with wonderful woodland views. A perfect choice for relaxing and exploring, birds and wildlife abound in this remote location and there’s excellent stargazing at night. Enjoy walks from the doorstep around the grounds and down to Greenlee Lough Lake, admiring the wildlife, flora and fauna as you go. Hadrian’s Wall is less than 2 miles away and Steel Rigg and Crag Lough is an easy walk covering sections of the wall. The Roman forts and museums at nearby Vindolanda (3.5 miles) and Housesteads (5 miles) are a must. Head to The Sill (2 miles) for the impressive National Landscape Discovery Centre for coffee, exhibitions, and the amazing rooftop walk. This is an official International Dark Sky Park and so a night-time visit to the Kielder Observatory to gaze at the Milky Way is a must! Visit Hexham for river walks, shopping, pubs and the magnificent Abbey (16 miles). Explore the cities of Newcastle and Carlisle which are just over 30 miles away.

A warm welcome awaits as you cross the threshold of this cosy cottage brimming with character after a day out walking and exploring the area. The front door opens to the sociable open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with underfloor heating produced by the eco-friendly biomass boiler, solid oak flooring, high ceilings, exposed beams, and a warming wood burner which all add to the atmosphere and charm. Relax on the two comfortable sofas to catch up on your day and watch your favourite shows on the Smart TV/DVD. The kitchen has everything you need, including an electric oven and hob, a fridge with an icebox, microwave, and dishwasher. Sit together at the dining table for your meals and morning coffee. You also have access to a utility/boot room with a counter-top freezer, and washer/dryer. The heated stone-flagged hallway leads you to the two bedrooms. Downstairs, there is a luxurious four-poster super-king-size bedroom with ample storage for your things. The Jack-and-Jill en-suite bathroom features a rolltop bath with a shower attachment and WC. Head upstairs for the enchanting second bedroom set in the eaves of the cottage with a super-king-size zip-and-link bed (which can be made up as twins upon request). The en-suite comprises a whirlpool bath with a shower attachment, a separate shower cubicle and WC.

Outside, there is a garden table and chairs where you can enjoy drinks and al fresco dining with a firepit to keep you toasty. There is also a picnic bench on a raised area with views of the lake through the trees which is perfect for stargazing at night. The owners allow you access to their extensive gardens and land. Play a game of giant chess or wander down to the lake. There are peacocks and hens roaming freely who may well pop by to say hello and enjoy a treat provided for you by the owners.

Dog owners are asked to keep dogs on a lead close to the house and in the shared garden areas. Store bikes in the undercover bike store or you can hire electric bikes during your stay. There is ample off-road parking for two cars.

  • 2 bedrooms 1 super-king-size and 1 super-king-size zip-and-link bed (which can be made up as two single beds on request).
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 en-suite bathroom with bath and WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with whirlpool bath, separate shower cubicle, and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge with icebox, microwave, and dishwasher
  • Utility with small freezer, washer/dryer
  • Underfloor heating from the biomass boiler
  • Wood burner in the lounge (logs provided)
  • Fibre broadband, offering reliable and fast connection
  • Smart TV/DVD
  • Travel cot, highchair, and stairgate available
  • Garden with furniture (not enclosed)
  • Firepit
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • Dog to be kept on a lead outside due to peacocks and hens roaming freely
  • Bike store
  • Electric bike hire available
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Pub and restaurant 4 miles, supermarket 5.5 miles
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Holly Hopkinson

This property is personally managed by Holly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Ceinwen 4th October 2024

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If you want a lovely place to chill out, this is it. Ideal for walking any part of Hadrian`s Wall, or touring further afield. Really warm cottage, no need to use the woodburner, although everything supplied to use it. Our dog quite enjoyed seeing the peacocks when they came round for their treats, which were also supplied. To be honest, couldn`t faRead moreult it at all, even a lovely cake to have on our arrival, thanks so much for a lovely break. Brian, Ceinwen and Poppy Hide

Reviewed by Christina 9th August 2024

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The cottage was wonderful, the location secluded and quiet, the wildlife was super and we relaxed in this beautiful place. So much to explore and help from hosts if needed. Cosy and warm throughout.

Reviewed by Anne 21st June 2024

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Pleasant cottage attached to owners home, generous welcome pack. Big very comfortable beds. Lovely location, remote perfect for walking. Dogs allowed but must be kept on a lead at all times outside because there are 5 peacocks and various poultry roaming. If you like cooking your own food the kitchen maybe a little challenging because it is small bRead moreut we managed. Remember to pack insect repellent , midges. Overall we recommend staying at this cottage anytime of year. Hide

Reviewed by Trevor 4th June 2024

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Reviewed by Matthew 26th May 2024

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A wonderfully isolated location providing peace and tranquility for the perfect getaway. Excellent facilities and a warm welcome guaranteed.

Reviewed by Hilary 10th May 2024

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Reviewed by Birgit 19th April 2024

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We had a wonderful week and enjoyed this cozy cottage which has everything you need. And of course, we fell in love not only with the interior, but also with the surroundings, from meeting sheep everytime we went and came to all the poultry around. Thanks to David and Jane for this little haven (almost) in the middle of nowhere!

Reviewed by Jo 5th April 2024

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Would recommend this cottage to anyone wanting to get away from the rush and noise of everyday life. The owners were very friendly and helpful; and the other residents of the grounds made for an entertaining stay! Perfect location for Hadrians Wall, but access to other tourist spots is very easy.

Reviewed by Jane 1st March 2024

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Lovely, peaceful location with the added benefit of some friendly, slightly exotic residents (animal not human) ideal location for exploring the Hadrians Wall area.

Reviewed by Sandy 22nd February 2024

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 19th January 2024

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Lovely adylic settings, peaceful and quiet. Fruit, lemon drizzle cake, flowers and bottle of wine welcome pack was a lovely treat to walk into on day one. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Clive 22nd December 2023

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A really nice cottage, Jane the owner is such a nice owner and really made us feel welcome. Keep a look out for the Peacocks, they expect to be fed . Situated in a lovely part of the country and reasonably close to the nearby town. It is a cosy cottage with a log burner and underfloor heating, that worked well. Good location to go for walks ie HadrRead moreian's Wall. Cottage is well presented and if the weather is bad you don't mind being in it. Hide

Reviewed by Caitlin 20th October 2023

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We had a lovely time at the cottage, it was a great point to stay at. Rural cottage away from towns and cities but close enough that amenities were a 10 minute drive away. The cottage was an excellent base for us to travel up and down Hadrian's wall. With Housesteads Fort and Chester Fort roughly 30 minutes away along a beautiful scenic road that rRead morean alongside Hadrian's wall for a while. Hide

Reviewed by Ruth 9th October 2023

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Keeper's Hideaway is perfect for those who love wildlife and being in a beautiful rural location. The cottage itself is very well equipped and charming in every way. The welcome from the owners was much appreciated...flowers, home-baked cake, wine and milk. Also there was a welcome pack for our dog. The four poster bed was extremely comfortable givRead moreing great sleep after walking at Hadrian's Wall. We were very lucky also with weather which allowed us to explore so much of wonderful Northumberland. Hide

Reviewed by Daniel 22nd September 2023

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Beautiful location, stunning scenery and fantastic walking. Great accommodation, clean, tastefully decorated, well equipped. Lovely personal touches (we loved the home baked carrot cake!!). Very accomodating to our young baby. We will definitely stay again.

Reviewed by D 8th September 2023

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Fabulous setting. We were greeted by peacocks and ducks each morning. Comfortable and convenient. Good equipment. Lovely deep bath to sink into after a long day walking Hadrians Wall. Would go back.

Reviewed by Tracey 18th August 2023

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We had a fabulous time. We wanted a place where we could just switch off and relax and we chose right!! Lovely owners,very pleasant and welcoming. Loved the little touches when we arrived of wine cake and flowers!! Logs happily provided to keep our log burner going! Will definitely be returning!!!

Reviewed by Claire 14th July 2023

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The cottage is lovely, idilic if you like peace and quiet. It is very cosy and easy to find. Although set within Northumberland National Park with a number of picturesque villages around and within five minutes drive from various sections of Hadrians Wall it is also easy to take a trip to the Lake District. Owners are knowledgeable of the area and Read moreon hand to help with queries. The wild life is exquisite, Peacock/hen, Guinea fowl and hens a plenty and a surprise visitor (Emu?) for breakfast! Hide

Reviewed by Marian 21st April 2023

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Very comfortable cottage with historical and environmental interest. Good for wildlife spotting and observing the habits of the peacocks and Guinea fowl.

Reviewed by Lesley 6th January 2023

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We all absolutely loved it here! It was quiet but not too remote and we had no issues finding it (the directions provided were spot-on!) We found it a great base to explore Hadrian's Wall and further afield towards Kielder etc. The cottage was perfect for us and had everything we needed: a comfy huge bed and a whirlpool bath; the underfloor heatingRead more and log burner were fully utilised (we stayed in early Jan '23)! The Owners were friendly and were on hand if anything was needed. Excellent! Hide

Reviewed by Angus 23rd December 2022

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Great place to stay Beautiful little cottage making you feel very much at home ! Lovely walks all around and not far to the hadrians wall or the brewery ! Lovely kitchen facilities too

Reviewed by Karen 18th November 2022

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Nice compact cottage on open gardens that you share with the many birds there, dogs must be on leads and no enclosed garden for cottage. Very secluded with lovely pub serving meals couple of miles away. Water pressure quite poor so very weak showers. Excellent position for hadrians wall exploring

Reviewed by Paul 28th October 2022

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The owners were very kind and welcoming, the cottage was very tranquil and quiet. When the night turned a bit wild we were lovely cosy and warm in the little cottage. The underfloor heating was an absolute gem. It was a very relaxing place, just what was needed.

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