Self-Catering at Akeld Cottage | Holiday Cottages in Bamburgh

Holiday home
Akeld Cottage is a delightful cottage set in a charming countryside location on the edge of the Northumberland National Park, three miles from Wooler. Set over the ground floor level, this cottage offers three bedrooms including one double, one twin and one adult bunks, meaning it can sleep up to six people comfortably. There's also a bathroom, a kitchen, a sitting room with dining area, while outside, there is off road parking for two cars plus an enclosed lawned garden with patio and furniture. Akeld Cottage sits on the edge of the Northumberland National Park, offering friends and families comfortable and spacious holiday accommodation is a lovely rural setting.

Accomodation Details
All ground floor. Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x small double with en-suite with shower, basin and WC, 1 x single. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen. Sitting room with dining area.

Area
Wooler is a delightful, historic market town on the banks of the River Till, one of the tributaries of the Tweed, nestling in the foothills of the Cheviots which form part of the Pennine Way. Known locally as 'The Gateway to The Cheviots', Wooler has a selection of hotels and eating places and offers a magnificent location for exploring the whole of Northumberland and the Scottish Borders.

Region
Northumberland is a heady combination of fishing villages, market towns, sandy beaches, magnificent castles and historic Hadrian’s Wall, tied together by beautiful countryside and abundant wildlife.

Amenities
Oil central heating with woodburning stove. There is a starter pack provided for the wood burner - The local garage at Wooler sells wood burning logs in the court yard as does Farm to Freeze on the other side of the road. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Additional roadside parking is available a short walk away. Enclosed lawned garden with patio, furniture and BBQ. Two well-behaved dogs welcome, however, this property does not accept puppies. Dogs to be kept out of the bedrooms. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 3 miles. Note: Two small steps up to small double bedroom from sitting room. Please note: charging of electric vehicles is only allowed on prior agreement with the property owner.

Mr Hindmarch

August 2020

Location amazing.. The view from the garden is mesmerising. The only negative is the decor is a little "grandma friendly", but that doesn't mean it wasnt comfortable, just not our taste.

Mr Hindmarch, August 2020

July 2020

Really enjoyed staying in this cottage.. Very comfortable, great views from the house and quiet. Our dog loved the garden. Good location for hill walking - there's a nice walking loop behind the house that is good for an evening stroll. The lanes are good for cycling too - so quiet and not too hilly most of the time, but if you go up Wooler Common or take Sustrans route 68 out of Wooler you're in for some serious hill climbing.

Mr Wakley, July 2020

Great cottage in lovely Northumberland.. Fantastic garden for the dog. Loads of beaches and places to visit nearby.

Mrs Bell, July 2020

December 2019

Amazing little cottage ..

Mrs Wilkie, December 2019

November 2019

Booked Akeld Cottage last minute as a 'firework free' zone for our two dogs and couldn't have picked a better cottage/location.. Warm and welcoming with fresh flowers and welcome pack. The garden was particularly great, very dog friendly, completely secure. The views from the cottage are amazing, would love to visit in summer.

Mrs Chadwick

December 2018

Really pleased with cottage - location was a gem of a find comfortable home from home

Ms Marsh

October 2018

Lovely cottage! Very peaceful. Thoughtful owners.

Mr Butterfield

Lovely location a couple of miles outside Wooler, great garden and views and place to set off walking from.. The cottage was very cosy and everything worked well. Everything you might need in the kitchen. We would go again.

Mr Martin

September 2018

If you have dogs, this is the place for you, loads of space, excellent secure garden, wonderful views.. We are going back next year.

Mr Welby-everard

August 2018

A pleasant cottage in beautiful countryside

Mrs Williams

July 2018

Found the booking experience simple and all the necessary information was provided It was booked last minute and I felt relieved that the holiday was booked and could look forward to it.. The cottage itself was just as nice if not better than the listing Many thanks

Mr Wigham

June 2018

Lovely cottage in a beautiful setting .. Fantastic welcome gift . Home from home. What more can I say apart from my other half would like to live there permanently. Also it’s our second year we have been and are thinking about returning next year. The owners Mr and Mrs Jeffreys are very accommodating. I couldn’t wish for more .

Mrs Brown

March 2018

Very helpful owner who sorted a minor issue with hot water.. Free horse ride was great. Cottage had good garden and lovely views but at the front where the entrance and car space was is influenced by other cottage owners. Thus, as the snow melted various large broken plastic plant pots marking lawn plots were unattractive and made driving in and out of a parking place an issue as it meant avoiding these unattractive 'scrap yard' pots. Maybe without the snow they look less of a mess. Ariel view would show the picture as does looking down from the hills.

Mrs Storey

This cottage has beautiful views and great garden.. The rooms and beds are comfortable and the owner's welcome pack was appreciated. If 6 people are staying here then 1 toilet in the bathroom can be tricky and the kitchen is on the small side. It would also be nice to have more local information available with maybe a few games and books for the children. Considering the weather was cold we were always warm and cosy, so thank you for a welcome break in this beautiful part of the North.

Mr Kitchen

February 2018

Lovely well presented cottage, the owner left us several lovely items in the welcome pack.. The property was excellent for our dogs with a lovely fenced garden with panoramic views down the valley. In a lovely location close to all the amenities in Wooler, yet on the edge of the beautiful Cheviot hills. We had a delightful drive over to Bamburgh with some magnificent scenery, and hardly another car on the road.

Mrs Lea

October 2017

This was a lovely find, lots of personal touches that made it feel more like home than a holiday let..

Mrs Baglee

August 2017

Lovely, unexpected welcome pack, clean comfy beds, lovely views, close to attractions, peaceful, fabulous horse ride, everything was perfect..

Mr Towersey

A perfect location in a wonder cottage.. Lovely views of the Cheviot Hills from a large garden. Will return in the future!

Alicia F

August 2016

I am almost reluctant to review this beautiful cottage as you may fill it up and next time I want to go it will be fully booked. The cottage is spacious and well equipped with a wonderful garden and views out over the countryside. Just around the corner you can access public footpaths to take you further into the area. There is a Co-Op open 7-11 everyday in Wooler and lots of other places to eat a short drive away. This is a great base for accessing the area with many popular attractions within a 30 minute drive - many just 10 minutes away. We took advantage of the free horse riding on offer and were made to feel very welcome there too. An excellent find at a great price. I loved it!

Mrs Taylor-davies

March 2016

This was our second time at Akeld Cottage, I love the elegant sitting room, objets d'art and comfortable furniture. Also the efficient central heating and hot water supply; the superbly laundered and ironed bed linen; the dog friendly garden (a must); the view; the lovely neighbours and the nearby town..I could go on. I'll visit again for sure.

Mr Short

November 2015

The Cottage was clean and fully prepared for our arrival and there were beautiful views from the windows in the best part of the UK. RECOMMENDED.

Mr Hall

July 2015

I have never been in a better appointed cottage. I would certainly recommend it !

Mr Bell

May 2015

A warm and cosy cottage with a fantastic garden for the dogs and humans. The surrounding views were awesome.

Mr Strong

Liked the peace and quiet of Northumberland. The cottage is in a lovely spot, with a pleasant outlook. The garden is secure and secluded and perfect for a dog. Wooler is handy for supplies and the coast is a 30 minute drive giving access to sandy beaches which are also perfect for dog walking. Highly recommended for a perfect holiday.

GraemeAustralia

Our week in this cottage was fantastic. Close to walks in the Cheviot Hills, to castles on the coast and to lovely driving on the country roads, this was a favourite. We arrived to find a welcome pack in the fridge and the heating was on, so coming in from the cold to this little cottage with food and wine provided was just magic! We had a night at The Red Lion at Milfield Village and found the food was superior to any pub food we have eaten. This cottage and this area thoroughly recommended.

Mrs Pett

March 2015

The cottage was beautiful and catered for every need. We especially liked the garden which was safe for our dog. The view across the garden to the hills was wonderful as was the peace and tranquillity of the area. There were such lovely places to visit not far away too.

Mrs Tompkins

October 2014

Lots of castles very close by and the garden was very safe for dogs and children. The cottage was very warm - heating was amazing. We appreciated the service package of milk, eggs and butter etc.

Jen C

We love this cottage - the location is perfect for exploring the beautiful countryside around Wooler and is within easy travelling distance of the glorious Northumberland coastline. The cottage itself is warm and comfortable and copes with our family needs well. The dogs love the secure garden, and it is so nice to be able to let them run around and run off excess energy whilst looking at the wonderful views. The welcome pack of food makes breakfast on the first day here a very easy meal, and having central heating for our autumn stay is a real boon. Our daughter spends most of her holiday riding at the owner's stables 'Kimmerston'.

Mr Adams

June 2014

Akeld Cottage is superb value for money; comfortable, unpretentious and in a wonderful location. The property was very clean, well stocked, and the gifts of a welcome pack and also a complimentary riding lesson were a wonderful bonus. Being in the scenic foothills of the Cheviots was great for walking, and the location was also an ideal base for travelling to the main Northumberland attractions, and also Scotland. Highly recommended for a wonderful holiday.

jackwadams

This was our first trip to Northumberland, and after an extensive search for self-catering holiday cottages, we settled upon Akeld Cottage, and are very glad we did. It is located in the very scenic foothills of the Cheviots, which are ideal for walking into the stunning Northumberland National Park - which is full of wild- and bird-life. The cottage is a short drive from Wooler, where there is a very convenient Co-op store. It also makes for a perfect base to see some of the main Northumberland sites - Lindisfarne and the Farne Islands are within easy driving distance, and Edinburgh is just over 50 miles away. The cottage itself is well proportioned, well furnished and stocked, comfortable and unpretentious. The decor and furnishings are not the height of luxury, but they suit the property well, and are just what you need for a comfortable base. The garden is very well maintained and has a wonderful area for eating outside. It is part of a small complex of cottages, and the neighbours were all very friendly, and it was very quiet and peaceful. There is a great master bedroom with double bed, a twin room, and a room with a bunk bed, all of which slept three adults comfortably. There is only one bathroom and the shower is not that powerful, but it does the job, and with a bit of negotiation it is easy enough for a family to work out the morning shower run! Lastly, we were greeted with a generous welcome pack, and also given an amazing deal at the owner's horse riding centre, which is also highly recommended (Kimmerston Horse Riding Centre). We could not have asked for more from our holiday rental, and this was excellent value for money. Highly recommended.

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Akeld Cottage in Bamburgh, Northumberland