East Cottage
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Overview
Located deep in Roman Wall country, 8 miles from the ancient market town of Hexham, East Cottage is a cosy bolthole for four with oodles of country charm, beautiful nature reserves and stunning landscapes on the doorstep.
Oodles of country charm
Here you can relax on squishy sofas, toast marshmallows over the open fire, or pop your wellies on and head outdoors to pick fresh herbs and veg from the garden for supper, or perhaps say hello to farm animals Tulip, Betsy or Barty.
The interior is eclectic and charming, soothed by antique furniture and characterful features such as the bespoke iron spiral staircase, the mezzanine bedroom, the original dovecot in the bathroom and arrow-slit windows in the kitchen. The front door opens into a light open plan living area with a large south-facing window with a double aspect ceiling exposing the original roof beams. It also benefits from underfloor heating and an open fire to keep things cosy on cooler days.
The hand-crafted shaker style kitchen with granite worktops comes well equipped with all the essentials required of holiday living, including a traditional dresser with a wonderful collection of china and pottery. An aged pine dining table has seating for 6. A bespoke spiral staircase leads to an extremely pretty mezzanine double bedroom with Velux window for a spot of star gazing, as well as an additional twin bedroom and large shower room.
Property details
Ground Floor
Open-plan living space with bespoke spiral staircase leading to the mezzanine first floor bedroom. The sitting room area features a large sofa and armchairs set around a large open fire. Flat screen TV with DVD player, CD stereo/radio, books and games. A large south facing window and glazed door leads out to a small private patio area.
The handmade kitchen with granite work surface is well equipped with large fridge/freezer, microwave, gas hob, oven, toaster, full size dishwasher and washing machine. There is a dining area with seating for up to six guests.
First Floor
Bedroom one is mezzanine level with oak beams and Velux window. King size bed, two side tables.
Shower/wet room with waterfall shower, ample hot water, basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Bedroom two with twin beds, side tables.
En-suite bathroom with bath, basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Outside
There is a small patio area to the front of the property which sits in a shared courtyard.
A shared garden nearby is available for guest use, including a vegetable garden and greenhouse where guests are welcome to pick fruit and veg when in season.
There is an nearby drying room available for use by guests including a tumble dryer, clothes airer and boot rack and hooks for outdoor gear or wet clothes.
Parking
There is a shared private parking area to the front of the cottage.
Babies & Children
Travel cot with sheets, highchair and changing mat available on request.
Dogs & Other Pets
Two well-behaved dogs are welcome at a cost of £30 per dog. They must be cleaned and dried before entering the cottage, are not permitted on the furniture, and must be kept to the downstairs, uncarpeted areas of the property. There is an outside kennel for use if required.
For guests who wish to bring their own horses, the farm has stabling for four horses, grazing paddocks, and day livery can be provided. Additional charges apply.
Guest Amenities
Bed linen and towels are included. Guest soaps and a hairdryer is provided in each bedroom. Feather duvets and pillows are provided but hollowfibre can be provided by arrangement.
There is an honesty freezer for use by guests containing locally produced meats from the farm.
Wi-Fi & Mobile Coverage
Wi-Fi is provided. Mobile signal can be variable but is generally good on the Vodafone and EE networks.
Heating & Electricity
Oil central heating throughout with underfloor heating throughout the ground floor. Wood burning stove in the sitting room with initial basket of logs supplied.
The farm has a Gold Award for Green Tourism and uses eco-friendly technology with its own wind turbine and solar panels which supply the electricity to the farmhouse and cottages.
Guest Privacy
East Cottage directly adjoins two other cottages in one long traditional Northumbrian sandstone building. Each cottage has its own front door and there is a shared courtyard to the front of the property. Each cottage works well individually but can be taken together to accommodate larger groups.
The owners live in a farmhouse to the side of the cottages and while they are on hand to help with any questions, they are equally respectful of guests privacy.
Additional Accommodation
For guests looking to holiday together, this cottage can be booked alongside West Cottage, sleeping 4 and Middle Cottage, sleeping 2, The Hay Loft, sleeping 2 and The Showman's Wagon sleeping 2+2. The properties are located next to each other. Middle Cottage and East Cottage have a connecting door.
Location
The cottage sits in the hamlet of Gunnerton on a small 37 acre working farm in an area with a strong philosophy on good locally produced food. Here guests can help themselves to fruit and veg from the garden when in season, or purchase homemade jams, chutneys and rare breed Dexter beef from the farm.
The farm also has strong links with local suppliers such as the Pie Mill or Ridley’s Fish & Game where an order of delicious locally produced food can be delivered straight to your holiday home for arrival, or during your stay.
Just up the road is a village shop and country pub in Barrasford, or a short drive will take you to The Feathers, a fantastic artisan restaurant passionate about food provenance and renowned for its excellent regional food and relaxed friendly environment. Here you can sample the delights of Dexter beef supplied straight from the owners' farm along with a fine real ale.
A little further afield sits the pretty market town of Hexham (10 miles) characterised by its cobbled streets and historic architecture which offers quirky coffee shops, award winning restaurants and excellent local shopping. It also boasts its own racecourse, theatre, cinema, golf course and leisure centre, including a pool, running track and tenpin bowling alley.
Activities
Sitting in the heart of the Northumberland countryside, the cottage is the perfect base to explore the wider area. Gunnerton is located deep in Roman Wall country, surrounded by footpaths and bridleways, beautiful views, big skies and wonderful wildlife.
Starting right on the doorstep, guests are welcome to wander the land around the farm, enjoy the peaceful surroundings, and children will love to spot the chickens, the Shetland ponies and the occasional newborn calf.
If you wish to explore your creative side, the lovely owners are able to run bespoke courses on request - with everything from cookery demonstrations, art workshops, flower arranging, furniture painting, artist blacksmithing or even classic car restoration! Photography workshops, fly fishing and clay shooting can also be arranged here.
For history buffs, this is a perfect base from which to explore Hadrian’s Wall, Chesters and Vindolanda which are steeped in Roman history and offer a fascinating insight into Roman life on the edge of the empire 2000 years ago. Here you can see in incredible 3D detail what life was like on the wall in the life of a Roman soldier, discover latest artefacts, including the world famous Vindolanda writing tablets.
Alternatively, explore 17th century Chipchase Castle on the doorstep; the stately home and gardens of nearby Wallington Hall; or captivating Cragside, home to the famous industrialist and inventor Lord Armstrong.
Also within easy reach are the award winning Alnwick Gardens and Alnwick Castle, home to the Duke of Northumberland and one of Britain’s most iconic castles. With its rich history, exquisite art, beautiful gardens, and film location for Harry Potter, there is plenty of wizardly magic and mayhem to keep all ages entertained.
A short half hour drive will take you to the Kielder Water and Forest Park, the largest man-made lake in northern Europe with something for everyone including water sports enthusiasts, cyclists, walkers, naturalists, artists, families and photographers. A highlight is the star gazing treat at the Kielder Observatory where you can view the outstanding dark skies of the Northumberland National Park using powerful telescopes and may even be lucky enough to see a passing comet or stunning meteor shower.
For a spot of shopping, visit some of the delightful market towns such as Morpeth, Alnwick and Hexham with their open air markets, great selection of shops and many art galleries showcasing the work of local artists. Northumberland also hosts the annual art tour in the summer and winter when many artists open their homes and studios to visitors and it provides a great opportunity to meet the artists and purchase original pieces of art.
Finally a trip to the impressive city of Newcastle with its amazing Millennium revolving eye bridge and the fantastic glass Sage building for music. Admire the wonderful architecture of the north-east’s most eminent architect John Dobson or perhaps enjoy an evening of arts at the wonderful Theatre Royal.
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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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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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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Horse riding
Horse riding is intrinsically linked to the history and heritage of the area and goes right back to the 13th and 14th centuries where townspeople would ride the clan’s boundaries to protect their common lands. Thankfully our riding pursuits today are not quite so dramatic!
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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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Shopping, arts and crafts
We are extremely fortunate to have a region where independent shops are king, and to have an area flowing with creativity through its talents in arts, crafts and textiles.
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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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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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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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Spas and beauty treatments
Everyone needs a little time-out to relax and for many that may involve a little pampering, the chance to experience new therapies, or simply some dedicated ‘me time’ to enjoy or practise disciplines which bring a sense of well-being and good health.
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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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Additional housekeeping
Award yourself a real break and let us provide a pair (or more) of helping hands.
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Nannies and babysitters
Relax, explore the local area, enjoy a long lunch or a romantic evening out by hiring a fully qualified registered and experienced nanny or babysitter to come to your house.
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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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"East cottage is a lovely little place in an idyllic setting. Very well equipped with everything we needed. The owners couldn’t have been more friendly and we all loved visiting their farm."
Curtis FamilyAvailability
- Two dogs are welcome with a charge of £30 per dog.
- Typical arrival day: Flexible
- Arrival time: 4pm
- Departure time: 10am
"The green spiral staircase is a statement piece which adds such character and charm to the living space."Emma, Crabtree & Crabtree
