A fabulous, large two bedroom apartment occupying the second (top) floor of Kilham House, set in a peaceful, secluded position amidst the stunning scenery of the Northumberland National Park. The apartment is entirely self-contained with a separate entrance and staircase ensuring guests have complete privacy. Guests have full use of the owner's large garden and a utility / boot room on the ground floor which is ideal for storing outdoor clothing. Dogs are welcome and can sleep in the spacious utility room. Please note that dogs are not allowed in the Apartment. Larger parties of up to ten guests may also use two double bedrooms (one with a double sofa bed) in a separate guest wing of the main house for a nominal additional cost.

All the rooms have superb views over the Cheviot Hills, the rolling blanket of people-free hillsides that slope and swell amidst the 400 square mile National Park. The apartment is an ideal bolt-hole for anyone wanting to ‘get away from it all' without being too far from pubs, restaurants and local shops. Northumberland is officially England's quietist county and with very little traffic and noise pollution is the perfect place to unwind, relax, enjoy the countryside (be it on two legs, four legs or two wheels) and even indulge in some star gazing- the area's unpolluted sky puts on England's best star shows.

The surrounding countryside is spectacular and offers ample opportunity for walking, riding and cycling on the doorstep. With a 15 to 20 minute drive of the house, there are several attractive villages including Cornhill-on-Tweed which offers an excellent village shop selling pies and delicious local goodies. The attractive villages of Ford and Etal and the charming market town of Wooler are also nearby. More extensive local shopping is available at Kelso which offers some interesting, independent shops - a fabulous deli and butcher, excellent fish monger, woollen shops, country sports shops and an art gallery to name but a few - as well as a good selection of lively pubs and restaurants. Edinburgh is an easy day trip distance from the house, about an hour's drive or 45 minutes on the train from nearby Berwick upon Tweed.

If you can tear yourself away from the view, the local area is home to a myriad of interesting places to visit. Blow the cob webs away with a stroll on one of the many stunning beaches that make up the Northumberland's magnificent coastline, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Whether for walking, kite-surfing, riding, sandcastle-building, dune-surfing or just sitting the Northumberland beaches are well worth a visit. One of our favourite spots is Bamburgh Beach, with miles of pristine sand, nestled behind huge sand dunes and overlooked by the impressive Bamburgh Castle.

Pop in for a pint of local ale at The Black Bull at Etal, Northumberland's only thatched pub or the Border Inn at Kirk Yetholm, at the start of the Pennine Way, treat yourself at the Terrace Café at Floors Castle, nominated as one of the top ten cafés in Scotland or head home and put your feet up and let us arrange for dinner to be delivered to you.

Kilham House is only a few miles from two of the area's best eateries; the Collingwood Arms at Cornhill-on-Tweed, known for bringing together the best of the Border's produce and the nationally-acclaimed Wheatsheaf restaurant at Swinton. Foodies will be spoilt with the variety of really local produce on offer with fresh fish from the boats at Eyemouth, fabulous meat, pies and cheese from the celebrated Foreman's butchers in Norham and the homes of Doddington Dairy ice cream, Lindisfarne Oysters, Chainbridge Honey and Craster Kippers all just down the road.

Floorplans for the Holiday Apartment at Kilham House will be available soon. In the meantime, please contact us if you have any queries in relation to the layout of the property.

Accommodation

Guests have use of a separate entrance and back staircase leading to the apartment, which is entirely independent from the main house.

Bedroom 1 with two 3' beds which can be superking or twin, wardrobe and chest of drawers.

Bedroom 2 with two 3' beds which can be superking or twin, dressing table and chest of drawers.

Sitting room with two sofas, dining table, wood burning stove (initial supply of logs are provided), large, HD television with Freeview and DVD player, i-pod dock, games and books.

Kitchen with electric oven and hob, refrigerator with ice-box and dishwasher.

Bathroom with original Victorian roll-top bath, basin and WC.

Shower room with large walk-in shower.

Guests have use of a large utility / bootroom on the ground floor with a washing machine and dryer. Dogs are also welcome to sleep in this room. The room is also suitable for storage of outside clothing, fishing rods, golf clubs etc.

Two additional double bedrooms one with a double sofa bed in a guest wing of the main house close to the entrance to the apartment are available on request at additional cost providing accommodation for up to 10 guests. A bathroom with shower, and a second bathroom are also located on this floor, for the use of any such additional guests. Please contact us for further details.

Garden and grounds

Guests have use of the large garden at Kilham House which has superb views of Kilham Valley and the Cheviot Hills. There is off-road parking to the side of the house and guests have use of a separate drive.

Welcome hamper

A welcome pack is provided.

Catering and housekeeping

Kilham House Holiday Apartment can be let on a pure self-catering basis or treat yourselves to a proper rest and book a cook (either full time or for the occasional, special meal) or homemade meals delivered daily to the house. Alternatively, we offer a food-shopping and wine delivery service. Daily housekeeping is also available. Please contact us for further details.

Facilities for babies

A travel cot and high chair are available on request.

Dogs

One well behaved dog is welcome. Dogs must be kept in the spacious utility room on the ground floor.