The Granary at Rothley East Shield
Set on a working farm, the Granary delivers an authentic pastoral experience albeit with reassuringly modern comforts.
The owners of The Granary are the real agricultural deal, building up an award-winning organic farm spanning 1,650 acres of rolling land. This now includes the renovation of the old stone Granary that sits on their steading near the market town of Rothbury, creating a delightful two-bedroom cottage for those eager to get a taste of the pastoral life.
Thanks to its setting on a bustling farm, the Granary delivers authentic bucolic charm in spades – the owners will even introduce budding farmers to the ins and outs of organic farming on request. Meanwhile, guests content to simply enjoy the sense of rural charm can snuggle up in front of the wood-burning stove or sink into the bubbling hot tub and watch the four-legged Rothley residents grazing the surrounding pastures.
The Granary features a contemporary open-plan ground floor layout, encompassing a spacious, well-equipped kitchen with Neff appliances and dining area, complete with space for up to eight guests, and a comfortable living area with a large corner sofa which converts to a full size sofa bed for families or slightly larger parties.
A pair of French doors flank the wood-burner in the living area, leading out onto a south-facing patio and enclosed garden. Every convenience has been thought of, from a dedicated wine cooler in the kitchen to a handy boot and utility room accessed via the back door. There’s even a ground floor shower room in which to rinse off after a soak in the hot tub, sufficiently screened and raised to afford sweeping country views.
Two tranquil, good-sized bedrooms are set in the Granary’s pitched roof. Both feature smart en-suite bathrooms and one can be configured as a double or twin room. The master bedroom adds a delightful little rooftop balcony - the perfect spot from which to observe the early morning farm action with a cup of coffee.
A stroll down to Rothley Low Lake, which forms part of the wider farm estate, is not to be missed. Designed and landscaped by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown in the late 18th century, the trademark serpentine lake and organic landscaping is one of few examples of his work in the North-East. Guests can walk round the field to the North of the lake, taking in the species-rich grassland, mature trees, new tree planting on the site of Capability Browns plans as well as taking in the views, or can simply rest by the lakes edge listening to birdsong, watching fishermen gently casting.
Guests of The Granary also have the opportunity to go fly-fishing on the lake, with a permit for one rod provided. Watch fish rising whilst seeing swallows swoop for a quick drink, with the sounds of the countryside all around. Please inform Crabtree & Crabtree if you'd like to fish during your stay upon booking.
Garden lovers will also want to visit the beautiful Wallington and Cragside National Trust properties, which are just a short drive from the Granary, while a range of independent shops, restaurants and pubs can be found in the charming market town of Rothbury.
Special Offers
Upon departure, guests who stay at this property will be offered a 10% discount for use on a future booking at The Granary at Rathley East Shield. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. If you have previously booked this property and wish to stay again, please contact us providing the lead booker’s name for the returning guest code.
Property Layout
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance opens into a boot room / utility room with bench seat, hooks for coats, Belfast sink, washing machine and separate dryer.
Shower room – shower with rain forest head and separate mixer, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
Spacious open-plan living area comprising:
Well equipped bespoke kitchen with integrated units, granite work surfaces and Neff appliances. Butler’s sink, separate fridge and freezer, Wi-Fi enabled oven, combi microwave, induction hob, dishwasher, Nescafe Dolce Gusto coffee machine (pod type), wine cooler, bar seating around the kitchen island. Digital radio.
Dining area seating up to eight guests – with four chairs and bench seating.
Step down to living area with 5-seater corner sofa, two additional armchairs, wood burning stove (logs supplied), Smart TV. The corner sofa can convert to a sofa bed to accommodate families or slightly larger parties and is available on request at an additional cost.
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom one with 5’ king size bed, small built in wardrobe, chest of drawers, small wall-mounted TV. Velux window benefits from both sun-shade and black-out blinds as preferred. French door onto north facing fenced roof terrace with café table and chairs. Views across countryside and surrounding farmland.
En suite shower room with bath with shower over, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
Bedroom two with zip and link beds which can be set up as a 6’ super king or two 3’ twin beds, small built in wardrobe, chest of drawers and small wall-mounted TV. Velux window benefits from both sun-shade and black-out blinds as preferred.
En suite shower room with walk in shower, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
A sofa bed can be made available at additional cost.
OUTSIDE
The Granary sits within its own garden enclosed by farm post and rail fencing. To the front of the property is patio area with outside dining space for six guests and a chiminea. The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn.
Guests of The Granary have exclusive access along to Capability Brown Lake, just a short stroll across the fields from the cottage, on the owners' private land.
To the side of the property is a small patio area with a high jet hydrotherapy spa hot tub with screening for greater privacy. Maximum six guests. Rules of use apply. It is important to note that the hot tub is drained, cleaned and refilled at the end of every stay. Due to the generous heating and hot water capacity at the property, the hot tub should be heated to temperature and ready for use on the day of arrival. Important – please note that the hot tub needs daily testing and will require attendance by the owner or one of the property team to check the PH levels. Privacy will be respected but this is essential for health & safety purposes. If guests are not agreeable to daily checks, then regrettably the hot tub will be removed from use for the duration of the stay. Please contact us if you have any concerns.
The Granary sits in a working farm therefore farm machinery may be in use around this area and to the barns to the rear of the property. There may also be some movement of sheep and cattle.
There is parking for two cars adjacent to the property.
Location
Situated approximately 22 miles northwest of Newcastle, The Granary at Rothley East Shield is wonderfully located to explore Northumberland’s beautiful National Park, coastline and everything in between. Straight from the cottage door, guests can take a walk round the field that borders Rothley Low Lake. This lake is one of only two landscapes designed and built by Capability Brown in his life time. Guests can walk round the field to the North of the lake, taking in the species rich grassland, mature trees, new tree planting on the site of Capability Browns plans as well as taking in the views or simply rest by the lakes edge listening to birdsong or watching fishermen gently casting. It is one of the most peaceful places to simply sit and be. Fly-fishing on the lake is also an opportunity available for guests of The Granary, with a permit for one rod provided.
The local village of Scots’ Gap (2.8 miles) has a newsagent, small grocers, and a fuel station. If you carry on further south to Kirkharle (8 miles), there’s the lovely Kirkharle Courtyard, which houses a number of independently owned craft units, as well as a farm shop and coffee house.
The attractive town of Rothbury is 10 miles away and is home to several independent shops, pubs, cafés, and restaurants for both daytime and night-time eating. It has an excellent butcher shop opposite the T-junction as you drive in, or head to Tulley Delicatessen for a great selection of cheeses.
A half-hour drive to the nearby town of Morpeth (12.5 miles) will provide a wider range of shops and eateries, or you can find some lovely characterful shopping in the village shops at Longframlington, Longhorsley and Belsay.
Just a 20-minute drive away, The Bird in the Bush in Elsdon comes highly recommended for its bar and restaurant food, and Elsdon is also home to the award-winning, family-run microbrewery, First & Last. Or, if you would prefer to eat-in but let someone else do the cooking, you can order takeaway meals from various restaurants in both Rothbury and Morpeth, including fish and chips, Italian, Indian, Chinese and Thai cuisines.
FISHING ON SITE
There is a fishing permit for one rod for guests at The Granary at Rothley East Shield. Guests must bring their own equipment and are welcome to fly fish on Rothley Low Lake, close by the cottage. Please inform Crabtree & Crabtree at the time of booking if you'd like to fish during your holiday.
FARM TOURS
Farm tours can be arranged on request - subject to owner availability and at additional cost depending on guest requirements.
Amenities
- Allows babies in armsUp to 12 months.
- Allows children1 - 16 years.
- Bath
- CotA travel cot is available on request. Travel cot bedding is not supplied.
- Dog friendlyTwo well-behaved dogs are welcome. An additional dog may be possible with prior agreement. Dogs are not permitted upstairs, on the furniture or in the bedrooms. It is important to note that the area around The Granary is a working farm with livestock therefore dogs should be closely supervised at all times, and kept on leads when walking in the area, including the trail around Capability Brown's Rothley Low Lake. Dog sitting is available at The Granary, arranged by the owner and subject to availability.
- EV chargingRefer to Important Information for further details.
- Enclosed garden
- Fishing on siteRefer to Location tab for further information.
- HairdryerA hairdryer is provided in each double bedroom.
- HeatingThe property benefits from underfloor heating throughout the ground floor with three separate zones which can be regulated. Wood burning stove in the open plan living area. Oil fired central heating with radiators and heated towel rails on the first floor which are thermostatically controlled.
- Highchair
- Horses welcomeStabling and grazing are available for guests to bring their own horses by prior arrangement with the owner. Additional costs apply. There is excellent riding nearby in Harwood Forest.
- Hot tub/outside bath
- Linen & towels providedHypoallergenic duvets and pillows are provided.
- Open fire/ Woodburning stoveLogs supplied.
- Outside space
- Wi-FiFibre Wi-Fi is available. There is adequate mobile coverage on most networks.
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Important Information
The property sits on a working farm with associated farm vehicles therefore children must be supervised at all times and must not be left alone around the hot tub.
An electric car charging point can be made available at the property on request, for an additional fee. If you will need to charge more than one electric vehicle during your stay, please indicate this accordingly on your booking form. The EV Charger is on the side of the cottage, so directly on-site and exclusive for guest use. For safety reasons, please only use the dedicated charger for car charging at this property. Discover alternative electric vehicle charging points here.
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