There is a private enclosed lawned garden to the rear of the property with a picnic table on the patio. An Outback barbecue will be available in the spring and summer months.

There is private parking to the side of The Hemmel.

There is an electric car charger, which is powered by solar panels on the roof of The Hemmel. It will charge no more than approx 3kwh per hour on a sunny day. Alwinton village at the bottom of the valley has an additional charger, if required.

Babies and children are not permitted at The Hemmel.

Two well-behaved dogs are welcome at a cost of £20 per dog per stay. They must be clean before access into the property and are not permitted on the furniture or in the bedroom.

High-quality bed linen and towels are provided for guests along with guest toiletries. A hairdryer is provided. A welcome pack is provided with locally sourced produce. 

Experience a midnight picnic under the stars!

As an optional extra, Stargazing kits are available to hire at this property. Take your basket down to the garden, set up your midnight picnic and have fun stargazing.

Due to its rural location within a dark skies area, the property is ideally placed to experience the full magnificence of the night sky. Set up your telescope to look for galaxies and planets or see which constellations you can spot using the handy guide.

The basket will include:

A flask for two, Choc Affair hot chocolate, Choc Affair chocolate bar, Northumberland Bakery cookies, two hot water bottles, Stargazing for Beginners guide, 2023 Guide to the Night Sky, a practical guide to the key constellations, 10x50 Binoculars, travel telescope, large picnic rug, and two fleece blankets.

Stargazing kits can be booked for use during your stay at a charge of £20.

Fibre Broadband is available at The Hemmel.

Mobile reception is patchy depending on the network, with Vodafone offering the best connection. There is a landline at the nearby owner's property for emergency use.

There is LPG Gas central heating throughout the property with underfloor heating. There is a wood burning stove in the sitting room with a supply of wind-felled logs from the grounds of the estate provided.

Please note that The Hemmel is not on the national grid and is dependent on wind and solar power, with a generator for backup. This means that the number of electrical appliances in the property is more limited to the key essentials and a dishwasher cannot be supported.

The Hemmel is a detached property and is not overlooked.

While the property is situated in a fabulous secluded position, it is important to note that this is accessed by a three-mile-long Forestry Commission track used by logging lorries, which comprises loose gravel and cattle grids. This is steep in places and care should be taken, especially during the winter months, as adverse weather and heavy goods vehicles can leave the track rutted and pot-holed. Please drive slowly, paying particular attention to the road surface. Sports cars and low-suspension vehicles should be avoided. Four-wheel drive vehicles may be required in winter conditions. Please contact us if you have any concerns.

For guests looking to holiday together, this cottage can be booked alongside six other properties further down the lane.

Chaffinch Cottage (sleeping 4), Dipper Cottage (sleeping 6), Leyland Barn (sleeping 4), The Old Barn (sleeping 4), The School House (sleeping 4) and Tutor's Lodge (sleeping 4).

Take some time to fully relax and rejuvenate and book a treatment with a fully qualified Complementary Therapsit at The Holistic Healing Cabin.

The rustic cabin on the estate, heated with wind felled logs, is a warm and inviting space where guests can enjoy spa treatments. There are various treatments available, such as a soothing aromatherapy massage, a Swedish deep tissue massage, a facial, reflexology or crystal therapy to name a few. Further details will be sent to you before your arrival. Booking in advance is required, subject to availability. Please contact us for further information.