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Overview
For those seeking a quintessential country cottage surrounded by lush woodland and birdsong, Milfield Hill is a real home-from-home which is perfect for couples.
A warm, traditional country cottage within easy striking distance of the coast
At Milfield Hill guests can relax in peaceful surroundings, gently roam over 40 acres of private land and enjoy spectacular views, yet close to all the attractions of the fantastic Northumberland coast or the rolling hills and valleys of the Border country.
Sitting in an elevated position just a quarter of a mile from Milfield and a cosy village pub, this two bedroom cottage will suit walkers, wildlife enthusiasts and sightseers looking to explore the wider area. Pristine throughout, the cottage is presented in a traditional cottage style with two pretty bedrooms overlooking the garden to the Milfield Plain beyond.
The sitting room with dining space has a deep, roomy sofa and an open log fire where you can while-away an afternoon with a good book, leading to a compact but very well equipped kitchen for holiday stays. A partially glazed door allows sunlight to flood in and extends into a large open lawned garden with seating for enjoying those bright sunny days and the delights of the outdoors.
Property details
Ground floor
Sitting room with a large comfortable sofa with armchair provide plenty of seating space for rest and relaxation. Open fire with logs supplied. Technology includes a flat screen Smart TV. Dining space with seating for four.
Kitchen with induction hob, electric oven, microwave, small dishwasher. Pantry cupboard with fridge/freezer, Miele washing machine, tumble dryer.
Bedroom one with 5’ king size bed, chest of drawers, side tables and hanging space. Overlooking the rear garden.
Bedroom two with 3’ twin beds, wardrobe with hanging space, side table, vanity unit with basin. Overlooking the rear garden.
Family bathroom with large walk-in shower with high quality thermostatically controlled Hansgrohe shower and separate handheld shower head. Underfloor heating, basin, WC.
Outside
There is a large lawned garden to the rear of the cottage and open space to the front. Please note that the garden areas are not enclosed. The area is surrounded by woodland.
Storage for outdoor kit such as bikes, fishing gear and golf clubs can be made available.
Parking
There is parking for two cars in front of the cottage.
Electric Vehicle Charging
For safety reasons, we do not permit electric vehicle or hybrid car charging at this property. If you’re travelling by EV, discover your nearest electric vehicle charging point here.
Babies & Children
A travel cot and highchair are available on request.
Dogs
Two dogs are welcome with a charge of £25 per dog. We ask that dogs are kept off the furniture and out of the bedrooms.
Guest amenities
Bed linens, bath sheets and hand towels are provided for guests along with hand soap.
Wi-Fi & Mobile Coverage
Wi-Fi is available. There is good mobile coverage on most networks.
Heating
Oil fired central heating throughout the property with an open fire in the sitting room and a basket logs supplied, more logs can be purchased locally if required. Underfloor heating is available in the bathroom.
Guest privacy
The cottage is detached and is not overlooked. The owner’s property sits approximately 50 yards up the private drive from the cottage and while they are very willing to help guests with any part of their stay, they are equally respectful of guest privacy.
Location
The cottage is just a quarter of a mile from the village of Milfield which has a post office, a country store, a cafe, as well as the Red Lion Inn for a wholesome meal and good well-kept beer after a busy day out-and-about.
A little further afield, 5.5 miles will take you to to the pretty town of Wooler which offers a good range of independent shops including two excellent butchers, a very good delicatessen, several pubs and cafes and the renowned Milan Restaurant. Cornhill on Tweed is eight miles away and offers an excellent village shop selling pies and delicious local goodies, while the Collingwood Arms restaurant has a super reputation for serving seasonal dishes prepared using the wealth of local produce on offer.
Activities
Sitting in the foothills of the Cheviots on the edge of the Northumberland National Park, the cottage is ideally placed for walking, cycling and enjoying the great outdoors. The outstanding countryside around the property offers gentle walks in scenic surroundings, and the wider area enjoys a vast number of designated walking routes, including more challenging hikes amidst the dramatic scenery of the National Park. St. Cuthbert’s Way passes through Wooler, the 62 mile walk from Melrose Abbey to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, or enjoy walks to Linhope Spout and Routing Linn with their fantastic waterfall picnic spots and super wildlife spotting opportunities.
For cycling and mountain biking, you will find everything from gentle low-level meanders to big hill country treks including trails for family-friendly recreation, with bike hire available locally. For more challenging terrain, you can join long-distance routes such as the Pennine Cycleway, the cycle challenges of the Wooler Wheel Hub, or excursions which take in historical sites such as the Flodden Trail or St. Cuthbert’s Cave.
Horse riding is available locally at nearby Kimmerston, and fishing is available on the River Till or Wooler Water. Both have good runs of sea-trout and salmon throughout the season as well as good numbers of grayling and brown trout. For golf enthusiasts, Wooler has its own 9 hole course with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside whilst Goswick, Bamburgh, Dunstanburgh and Alnmouth are all within easy driving distance. For something a little different, gliding can be arranged through the Borders Gliding Club at Milfield where you can soar effortlessly on a rising thermal amidst the spectacular scenery of the National Park.
For families, the Breamish Valley is a popular area with pretty river picnic spots where children can paddle and embark on a minnow hunt, and you can be assured a warm welcome at Ford & Etal Estates (3.5 miles) which has a super range of child friendly activities with over 20 attractions to explore, including a 15” gauge steam railway, fishing, canoeing, cycle hire and riding centre. Alternatively why not head to Alnwick Castle (22 miles), film location for Harry Potter and enjoy a spot of broomstick training!
The stunning heritage coast is just a half-hour drive with miles of pristine sandy beaches, jolly pubs serving the freshest fish and chips, and picture postcard coastal villages with charming galleries and gift shops waiting to be explored. Experience the exhilarating thrill of kitesurfing at Bamburgh, coasteering at Beadnell or perhaps just enjoy the simple pleasures of a picnic and a game of beach cricket on sands which remain almost deserted even in the summer months.
History buffs will be enchanted by the rich heritage of the area, where dramatic castles and grand stately homes punctuate the landscape - Bamburgh, Alnwick Castle & Gardens, Warkworth and Chillingham all sit nearby. Wooler is at the heart of one of the richest archaeological landscapes in North-west Europe. Spectacular Iron Age hillforts and settlements rim the Cheviots, while the enigmatic prehistoric cup & ring markings abound across the outcropping rock surfaces. You can follow in the footsteps of ancient pilgrims to the mystical Holy Island of Lindisfarne to complete the final journey of St. Cuthbert, or simply sit back and enjoy the breathtaking views from the sheltered dune-fringed sands of this uniquely special place.
C&C experiences
We invite you to enjoy the most coveted and exclusive local experiences available in the North of England and the South of Scotland on your next Crabtree & Crabtree adventure.
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Cycling & mountain biking
Whether you ride fast or slow, on-road or off-road, there is something uniquely special about enjoying some outdoor time on two wheels. Here in the region we have something for everyone from high-energy mountain biking blasts to gentle forest paths the whole family can enjoy.
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Historic houses and castles
With more stately homes, castles and historic sites here than you can shake a proverbial stick at, visitors are quite simply spoilt for choice.
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Walking
From the lush green uplands to shimmering sea, the area boasts a hugely diverse and enticing landscape that is perfect for exploring on foot. From gentle rambles to long-distance hikes, there are a vast array of trails and waymarked routes for newbie walkers or experienced alike.
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Wildlife
Our region is home to outstanding scenery which boasts emerald forests, pristine lochs and rivers, heathery hillsides, sweeping moorlands as well as a picture perfect coastline.
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Children and families
Here at Crabtree & Crabtree, we like to think we’ve pulled together some rather nifty ideas to keep tots to teens happy and entertained during your stay.
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Fishing
Welcome to the realm of the king of fish, the mighty River Tweed. Every year thousands of Atlantic Salmon make their way up river, an annual odyssey that is one of nature's miracles.
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Shooting
For sheer variety alone Northumberland and the Scottish Borders are irresistible to any gun.
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Golf
There are 40 golf courses in Northumberland, and another 21 in the Scottish Borders offering visitors an incredibly wide and varied range of golfing options.
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Ancestral history research
Crabtree & Crabtree know that tracing the history of your family can be a wonderful journey of discovery. Here are our top tips for starting your family tree.
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Adventure Sports
If you love a challenge or just crave a little excitement away from the day-to-day bustle of working life, we have lots to offer - whether it be watery pursuits, muddy blasts or thrill seeking, adrenaline-charged adventures.
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Additional housekeeping
Award yourself a real break and let us provide a pair (or more) of helping hands.
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Dog sitting
Our experienced dog sitters will look after your furry friends whilst you are out exploring.
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Holiday photography
Family holidays, reunions and honeymoons kindle priceless moments that deserve preserving.
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Wine delivery
Crabtree & Crabtree have teamed up with Corney & Barrow one of the longest established independent Wine Merchants in the UK to offer a bespoke service.
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"We had a great time in Northumberland in the cottage. The cottage is very well equipped, comfortable, in a lovely quiet location and a very good base for exploring the area. The garden and the views are superb and the owners are friendly and helpful. The cottage is definitely five star! We enjoyed visits to Flodden battlefield, Wooler where walked part of St Cuthbert's Way, Etal and Ford and Berwick ramparts and also back across the border to Kelso, Floors Castle estate and gardens, the Hirsel estate and walks along the Tweed. Look forward to visiting the area again."
Mrs Campbell"We have just had the usual super holiday in Milfield cottage, with excellent cycling in gorgeous sunshine. What's not to like! We hope to book for next year soon. I also want to let you know that we are very impressed with the service we have received from you, not only the way you have dealt with the impact of covid, which must have been very stressful, but also the service in general. So much pleasenter to deal with a local company than one of the big organisations. So thank you."
Mrs & Mr Goodhand"We had a lovely time at Milfield Hill Cottage. It was very peaceful: quiet and dark nights, and not too far to travel to our favourite beaches. The owner gave us some great suggestions including a coastal walk from Burnmouth to Eyemouth with a Mackays Ice Cream in Eyemouth. Worth a wait in the queue! There is a log basket in the lounge with lots of interesting leaflets and magazines of the area which is well worth digging through if stuck for ideas on where to go. The cottage itself was well kitted out with everything we needed (or may need) and it was all quality. We were even provided with half dozen free range eggs from their hens, bonus! We were entirely happy with the Crabtree & Crabtree service, and felt comfortable in booking with you in the current Covid-19 climate due to your safety policies. This is the second time we have booked a cottage with yourselves and you didn’t disappoint. We have recommended you to friends on more than one occasion and will certainly consider you next time we want to visit the area."
Walton family"We had such a perfect stay in Millfield Cottage. Northumberland is a stunning part of our country and I didn’t want to leave.The cottage had all the amenities and we loved warming by the open fire in the evenings."
Mr & Mrs Court"The property was almost perfect and beautifully maintained. Would recommend the property to all friends stipulating good value for money."
Mr Dale"We stayed at this property in August this year. Lovely quiet location just as described. Owner was away initially but upon return we were given free range eggs that were delicious. Ideal place to explore Northumbria and very close to Scottish Borders. All in all a lovely place to stay with a stunning outlook. We would certainly consider returning or booking other properties in your portfolio."
Mr & Mrs Jarman"We had a fantastic week up in Northumbria, our cottage was absolutely lovely, it really was home from home. And we certainly plan on a return visit."
Mrs Chapman"A wonderful relaxing holiday at Milfield Hill, the cottage was beautifully furnished, the gardens and woodland exceptional , host so friendly and helpful. Hope to be able to revisit this haven of peace and tranquility he has created someday."
Mrs MullinAvailability
- Two dogs are welcome with a charge of £25 per dog.
- Typical arrival day: Flexible during low season. Saturday during high season.
- Arrival time: 4pm
- Departure time: 10am
"Sitting out in the pretty woodland garden, listening to the sounds of birdsong."Sue, Crabtree & Crabtree
