Northumberland holiday cottages: Heather Cottage near Lowick

HEATHER COTTAGE
and
ORCHARD COTTAGE
Hetton North Farm,
Lowick,
Berwick-upon-Tweed,
Northumberland
TD15 2UL

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Sleeps 6 / 4 (cot available).
Well behaved pets by arrangement.
No smoking.

Quality in Tourism: 3 Star
(both properties)

Price range:
£180 - £495 per week.
Short breaks October to April.

For further details please contact:

Mandy Nesbit
Tel: 01289 388232

Last minute vacancies during weeks starting:
11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar

Heather Cottage
This delightful, spacious cottage is well-appointed, furnished and decorated to a high standard; with a log burning stove, central heating and fitted carpets throughout, it is warm and welcoming and an ideal home from home all year round. Great for a family of up to six people or equally the perfect retreat for a couple. The cottage provides a comfortable and convenient base for those wishing to tour the North Northumberland region. The owner who lives on farm has extensive knowledge of the area as the farm has been in the family since the 1930's and is always happy to advise guests on local amenities and attractions in the area.

All ground floor accommodation

South facing sitting room with stunning views of surrounding countryside, including our beautiful cows, calves and sheep with lambs. Welcoming log burning stove with beautiful oak surround. Colour TV with DVD, video and Freeview, CD player and radio. Lovely comfy sofa and chairs. There is a selection of books, games, CDs and DVDs to suit all tastes and ages.
Kitchen/Dining area - a modern well-equipped fitted kitchen with fridge freezer, microwave, electric double oven, automatic washing machine, toaster, coffee machine, blender, additional portable CD/radio. Walk in pantry.
South facing double bedroom with lovely views over the fields. The bed is facing the window, so wake up in the morning with your cup of tea to beautiful views and perfect peace and quiet.
Twin bedroom with views over large lawned garden offering total peace and privacy. Be charmed by the early morning birdsong.
Single bedroom looking onto a lovely shrub border. Additional folding bed available for use in this room.
All bedrooms have duvets with beautiful bed linen provided and beds made up all ready for your arrival and radio/alarm clocks.
All non-south facing rooms are double glazed, warm and cosy.
Bathroom - bath, WC and washbasin. Mira over bath electric shower. The bathroom gets the early evening sun; relax in a leisurely bath whilst enjoying the last sun of the day.
Oil fired central heating and hot water; Oil and electricity charged at cost on departure. Basket of logs and firelighters provided for you to enjoy a luxurious real fire.
Cot (bring own linen) and high chair available on request.
Bring own towels.
Ample on-site parking.
Storage on farm for cycles, canoes, climbing equipment etc.
Well behaved pets by arrangement.
Private water supply.

Orchard Cottage
New for 2011, next door to Heather Cottage. Appointed and furnished to the same high standard as Heather Cottage with all the same facilities.

Photo on right:
Orchard Cottage kitchen

Situation
The cottages are situated amidst the most beautiful countryside on a traditional working, family farm just off the Devils Causeway, an ancient Roman road. The single storey, south facing cottages have lovely views (as shown in this photo) and are a haven of peace and tranquillity. To the rear is a large well maintained garden with outdoor furniture and barbecue. The peaceful country lanes and footpaths are excellent for walking, cycling, and bird watching, starting right from the cottage door.

Location

Hetton North Farm is set in the heart of the Till Valley, a hidden area of outstanding beauty, which lies between the stunning Northumbrian coast, the Cheviot Hills and the Rivers Till and Tweed.
Awe inspiring Holy Island is only 5 miles away. Many glorious sandy beaches are to be found within a short drive. Cheswick beach is 6 miles away and the superb beach at Bamburgh is only 10 miles.
Located equidistant between the large village of Belford and the thriving market town of Wooler, gateway to the wild, romantic and very accessible Cheviot hills, both are only 6 miles away, and offer a variety of shops and services.
The village of Lowick is just 2 miles away and has a shop, mobile post office and two public houses, both serving food.
There are three golf courses within 6 miles including the renowned Goswick golf course and many others are only a short distance away.
The area offers excellent fishing and horse riding opportunities.
Fabulous walking and cycling are available in every direction with St Cuthbert's Cave, on the St Cuthbert's Way very nearby.
For Rock climbers the well-known Kyloe crags and Bowdon Doors are within 3 miles.
The historic town of Berwick upon Tweed with its magnificent Elizabethan walls is only 12 miles away and Alnwick, home of Alnwick Castle and gardens is only 20 miles away. Berwick has a swimming pool, sports centre, theatre showing live shows and films. Berwick railway station is on the main east coast line and provides easy access to Newcastle and Edinburgh both 50 miles away.

Hetton North Farm
The traditional family run 250 acre farm is a haven for bird and wildlife; barn owls, hares, deer, pheasants and mallard ducks are all commonly seen on the farm as well as many other species. It offers wonderful opportunities for the more serious bird watcher as well. Livestock on the farm comprises suckler cows and calves, and a small herd of pedigree Charolais cows and calves, with calving taking place in the spring and autumn. There is a flock of mule ewes lambing in the spring. Visitors are welcome to view the many farming activities, from feeding to sheep shearing, silage and hay making, harvesting and viewing all the new born lambs and calves. There is something to see at all times of the year. We welcome our guests to participate in farm life, and we are happy to arrange a farm tour through the fields of stock in our pickup. Feeding pet lambs and calves is always a firm favourite, especially with the children. The Coal burn runs through the farm flanked by woods and fields, offering many inviting places to walk, have a picnic or bird watch. There is ample parking for cars and storage is available for cycles, canoes, climbing equipment etc. on farm. Guests may even bring their own horse - accommodation can be arranged.

Hetton North Farm has a charm all of its own that few can rival, and many of our guests return year after year to share in its magic.

A few of the places to see and things to do:

The Holy Island of Lindisfarne, castle and priory
Wooler and the Cheviot hills either by foot or car
Many glorious sandy beaches e.g. Cheswick, Cocklawburn
Berwick-upon-Tweed and the Elizabethan walls
Seven remarkable castles within 20 miles
Boat trips to the Farne Islands and the Grace Darling museum
Beautiful coastline - Craster, Beadnell and Newton by the sea
Alnwick Castle and Garden and the Harry Potter experience
Chillingham Castle, Church and Wild Cattle
Ford and Etal, including Heatherslaw mill and light railway
Rothbury and Cragside House
Flodden Field battle site
Border towns and abbeys of Jedburgh and Kelso and Floors
Melrose and Abbotsford, home of Sir Walter Scott
Duns and the Jim Clark museum and Manderston House
St.Abbs and Eyemouth, a traditional fishing village

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