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Northumberland cottage rental - The Longknowe, Cheviot Hills
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Description Cottage,
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, 2 Bathrooms
Amenities mountain, rural, garden, terrace, pets considered, internet access
Rates per property
Must pay in British Pounds
£125 - £175/night 
£400 - £700/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$209 - $292/night 
$668 - $1,169/week 
Jo Andrews
Speaks: English, French
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Photos and Description of the Northumberland vacation cottage rental Warm and comfortable four bedroom cottage in beautiful, lonely valley

The Longknowe is a comfortable, renovated, stone cottage in a magnificent Northumbrian setting. It sits on its own in an isolated valley. It makes a wonderful self catering holiday for summer or winter. It works well as a peaceful retreat for a couple or small family (with a substantial reduction in rental, except in high season) or it can accommodate several generations or 2 families. At all times you have sole occupancy of the site. It has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with power showers, an AGA, two small sitting rooms, a large farmhouse kitchen and open fires. You can rent 2 or 4 bedrooms. It also has a modern shepherd's wagon with 2 bunks for summer use. Maximum numbers are 10 in summer. It is 7 miles to the nearest shop, 15 miles to the open, sandy beaches of North Northumberland. The Farne Islands are close by. On a clear night the stars shine brilliantly. You can cycle or walk into the hills from the front door. We are happy to accept one dog by prior agreement only
Northumberland cottage rental - The Longknowe, Cheviot Hills

The Longknowe, Cheviot Hills
Northumberland cottage rental - Longknowe, Kilham Valley

Longknowe, Kilham Valley
Northumberland cottage rental - Main sitting room

Main sitting room
Northumberland cottage rental - farmhouse kitchen

farmhouse kitchen

Northumberland cottage rental - Second Double Bedroom

Second Double Bedroom
Northumberland cottage rental - main bedroom

main bedroom
Northumberland cottage rental - Interior of shepherds wagon

Interior of shepherds wagon
Northumberland cottage rental - Shepherd wagon

Shepherd wagon

Location: Northumbria < England

Nearest Airport: Edinburgh at 50 Miles
Nearest Ferry: Newcastle at 60 Miles
Nearest Train: Berwick upon Tweed at 17 Miles
Nearest Motorway: A1 Coldstream turn-off at 35 Miles
Nearest Beach: beach at 15.0 Miles
Car: necessary
The Longknowe is a warm and comfortable renovated stone cottage sitting in the Northumberland National Park in one of the last great wilderness areas of England. It is close to a number of trails, including the Pennine Way and St Cuthberts Way. 3 major iron age hill forts are nearby. The valley itself is home to curlew, red kites, swallows, otters, badgers, hares and deer. It is about 15 miles from the coast with Lindisfarne, Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh Castles within easy reach. It is around 40 minutes from Alnwick Garden and Castle. Hadrians Wall is about 50 miles away and Edinburgh can be reached in under two hours. The nearest country towns are Wooler and Coldstream, both have good shops with local produce. In the immediate area there is gliding at Milfield and horse riding for all levels. There is a steam railway nearby and a working mill. But most of all Longknowe is a place to enjoy open space and tranquillity, whatever the season.

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Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Northumberland, United Kingdom

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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
Low Season Nov 1, 2009 - Dec 18, 2009 £400 £125 - £125 - - 2 Nights
High Season Dec 19, 2009 - Jan 2, 2010 £700 - - - - - 1 Week
Low Season Jan 3, 2010 - Mar 28, 2010 £475 £150 - £150 - - 2 Nights
Mid Season Mar 29, 2010 - Jul 9, 2010 £525 £175 - £175 - - 2 Nights
High Season Jul 10, 2010 - Sep 4, 2010 £700 - - - - - 1 Week

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (British Pounds) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • Half the house, ie all the reception rooms and two bedrooms and one bathroom can be rented during low and mid season with a substantial reduction in the rent. During low season half the house costs £375 a week, during mid season £425 a week. You have sole occupancy of the site at all times. For short breaks the house costs £125 a night for up to four people in two bedrooms, in low season, £150 a night in mid season, and £150 a night for up to 8 people in four bedrooms in low season and £175 per night in mid season.

    A deposit of one third the rental is required before a booking can be accepted. the remaining two thirds is required to clear the bank six weeks before the rental begins.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Northumberland, United Kingdom

Property Type:
  • cottage (detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Location Type:
  • mountain
  • rural
Theme:
  • family
  • away from it all
General:
  • towels provided
  • telephone
  • central heating
  • linens provided
Kitchen:
  • dish washer
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • hob
  • washing machine
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 8 people
Dining:
  • dining area
  • child's highchair
  • seating for 12 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower, power shower
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower, power shoer
Bedrooms:
  • 4 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 8 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Twin/ Single, full bunk beds
    Bedroom 3 - 1 Double
    Bedroom 4 - 2 Twin/ Single, one 2ft 6ins wide
  • The house sleeps 8 comfortably. All rooms have good views over open country and hills. There is a queen sized double bed and then next door, full size bunk beds. At the other end of the house there is a L shaped bedroom with two single beds, one of which is 2ft 6ins wide the other 3ft wide. There is a standard mahogany double bed in the fourth bedroom. We are happy to accommodate up to two extra babies under the age of two. Sheets and blankets or duvets are provided as part of the rental, on request. Ther is also a modern Shepherds Wagon in the grounds of the house which has bunk beds and can be rented in summer only for an extra £50 per week.
Entertainment:
  • radio
  • CD
  • audio tape player
Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • wireless broadband
  • dialup access
Outside:
  • garden
  • terrace
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • 8 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only
  • pets considered
Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • walking
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horseback riding
  • golf
  • mountain biking
Notes: The kitchen has a two oven AGA and a four plate halogen hob. There are two under-counter fridges and a freezer in the outdoor store. There is a large farmhouse table which seats up to 12. The sitting room can be kept as one large room or divided with ash sliding doors into two smaller sitting rooms. There is comfortable seating for 8. Children are welcome. There are a number of children's toys in the kitchen, a dolls house, an easel, a play farm, a good selection of card and board games and a box of dress ups for use under the bunk beds. There is a one high chair. In the shed outside there are three bikes and a variety of outdoor games. There are garden chairs for the deck at the back of the house. There is an enclosed and safe garden, and a small paddock that runs round the house. There is a barbeque. There is no TV, but there is a radio, CD and tape player with a selection of music. There are over 200 books. Happy to accept one well behaved dog by prior agreement, but no cats.

Further details for this vacation cottage rental in Northumberland, United Kingdom

The house sits on its own, you do not share the site with anyone else while you are there. The nearest neighbours are about a third of a mile away. The house can be rented in three different ways. You can take all four bedrooms, sleeping up to 8 maximum, and pay the quoted price on the rental rates. You can rent 'half the house', all the public rooms (kitchen and two sitting rooms) plus the queen sized bedroom and the bunk beds, for a substantial reduction at all times, except in high season. No-one else will share the site with you. Lastly in summer, mid May onwards, you can also rent for an extra £50 per week the Shepherd's Wagon. This is in the back field. It has two bunks, electricity and is double glazed, but it doesn't have running water, so it is like comfortable camping, and ideal for teenagers. There is also a renovated barn on site, which is not available for use.

Other Activities: gliding

Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Northumberland, United Kingdom

Rating
5 out of 5

Beautiful house in an even more beautiful location

bettybird London
Review Submitted: May 20, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2009
We stayed at the Longknowe for a family reunion of eight adults aged between 20 and 64 and we were all completely delighted by it. It is an old Northumbrian farmstead that has been tastefully converted and restored (without ever being twee) to provide the perfect country getaway. The accommodation is spacious, the kitchen enormous and with two sitting rooms it easily absorbs a large group and the layout makes it ideal for two families.

Although the location is remote, you are surrounded by a working farm and in Spring it was an absolute delight to watch the lambs in the fields and even have a display of "One Man and his Dog(s)" whilst drinking our early morning cup of coffee on the terrace at 7.30. (Yes, it was warm enough for that in May!)

Highly recommended for anyone wanting an escape to the country, and even if the weather is bad it would be no hardship to spend a day in the cottage reading or playing board games. But best of all is the wonderful countryside and walking on your doorstep.
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Rating
4 out of 5

THE LONGKNOWE

kenkebab Yorkshire
Review Submitted: November 16, 2008 Date of Stay: September 2008
Spent 2 weeks in Autumn 2008 at this lovely property and would recommend to those who require almost complete tranquillity bar the farm animals and wild life which are an assett, if you don't mind having to travel 6 miles to get provisions or eat out then the Longknowe can provide the ideal place to chill out, walk and enjoy unspoilt countryside
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