Guests say
The Garden Room is a highly praised cottage, celebrated for its comfort, tranquil location, and cleanliness. Guests consistently commend the warm hospitality of the hosts, Annabelle and Hugo, and appreciate the thoughtful touches such as homemade bread and fresh eggs. The property's proximity to local attractions and its peaceful setting make it an ideal retreat for nature lovers and those seeking relaxation.
Reviewers consistently mention the immaculate condition of the cottage, indicating a high standard of cleanliness that contributes to the overall experience.
The property's location is frequently highlighted as tranquil and peaceful, with easy access to local attractions and walks, making it an ideal base for exploring Northumberland.
Guests are very satisfied with the comfort provided by the cottage, mentioning the underfloor heating, comfortable bed, and cosy atmosphere, even during storms.
The cottage is well-equipped according to guests, though there is a single mention of crockery not being marked as dishwasher or microwave safe. Overall, the facilities meet guests' needs for a self-catering holiday.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is frequently noted, with special mentions of welcome gifts such as homemade bread and eggs. While these gifts are greatly appreciated, they are a gracious gesture from the hosts and may not be a guaranteed amenity for every stay.
About this property
The Garden Room offers a peaceful break at any time of the year. As you enter the open-plan living area, you are immediately struck by the sense of space and the convenience of being all on one (ground) floor.
There is a comfortable sitting area, with attractive wooden flooring and bookcases filled to the brim with reading material for quiet evenings when you are not in the great outdoors. The property has under-floor heating with a supplementary electric woodburning stove to make sure that you are always warm in the winter.
Attached to the sitting area is a well-equipped kitchen, with a range of modern appliances including an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. This provides all the essentials for your self-catered stay.
The dining table overlooks the owner's well-maintained garden, forming a lovely outlook and there is lots of birdlife. The cottage also benefits from a modern bathroom, home to both a bath and a separate walk-in shower. At the end of the property, you will find a convenient bedroom with a comfy super-king size bed with zip/link features and quality linens which cater for all requirements.
Take your morning cup of coffee out into the private gravelled area to enjoy the open farmland and the sounds of the river Rede or take a scenic stroll to enjoy its beauty up close before heading into the local village of West Woodburn. The village is within easy walking distance, there is also a shop and a pub.
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Northumberland National Park with its wide-open spaces and excellent hill-walking in the Cheviots and along Hadrian’s Wall. There are good bike-riding opportunities too
Kielder Forest Park, renowned for its Dark Skies, observatory and stargazing
Bellingham is a 10-minute drive away and has most local facilities, including a filling station and EV charging points (remember, we have an EV charging point at the Garden Room, see above)
Corbridge is a 20-minute drive away and has lots of cafes, quality food outlets, boutique shops and St Andrews Church with its Roman connections
Hexham with a wider range of shops, pubs, restaurants and its historic Abbey
Newcastle upon Tyne for shopping and nightlife, alongside cultural and historic attractions
Further still, the coast is about an hour’s drive away, where the beaches are still relatively quiet at most times of the year
The Garden Room is located in an excellent position for exploring many of the attractions of the North-East of England.
Please note: During winter months, guests are welcome to take advantage of our short 3/4/5-day breaks; these must not cross over the Friday check-in day.
The Garden Room is a quaint village resting amongst the Rede Valley in Northumberland. Within the village you can find a local shop, a Post Office and a pub, perfect for all of your self-catering requirements. Rich in history and wonder, there's plenty to explore within the local area, as well as the nearby Kielder Forest providing beauty and adventure like no other. In easy reach of Hexham and Newcastle upon Tyne, The Garden Room is encompassed by excitement.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
One super-king-size bed (zip/link, can be twin upon request).
Bathroom with bath, separate walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric woodburning stove.
Electric woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Smart TV, Wi-Fi and a selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample off-road parking .Electric vehicle charging point available by arrangement with the owners.
Please ask the owners direct for location, operation and payment terms (currently 35p per unit) .
Gravelled area with seating .
Sorry, no pets and no smoking .
Shop and pub within 1 mile .Please note: Access is not allowed to the owner's garden via the patio doors .
Please note: During winter months short breaks are available, but must not cross over the Friday check-in day
Reviews (47)
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Clare
We really appreciated the delicious bread, marmalade and eggs on arrival. There is also a box containing laminated sheets of brilliant Northumbrian walks which we used several times. Note that if you need to charge an EV, there are no details in the welcome pack about location, costs etc and it was hard to find the charger (eventually tracked it down in one of the barns). You will also need to bring your own cables.
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D
The property was spotless and all the possible needs were catered for. The hosts Hugo and Annabelle made us very welcome with a lovely welcome pack of fresh eggs, homemade bread, marmalade and a beautiful vase of flowers from their garden. The visits to the bird feeders next to the windows of so many different types made interesting watching. The house was very conveniently situated for excursions. A lovely time indeed.
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Wendy
Very pleasant stay. Owners very helpful, but not intrusive. Lovely welcome pack of eggs, home made marmalade and bread. Cleanliness spot on. Only downside was chairs in lounge area. As older folks, we found them too low, so more difficult to get up from! The property was well situated for visiting many places in the Northumberland area.