Walltown Farm Cottage
Beside bold colours and charisma, this three-bedroom family base also delivers space, comfort and country quiet.
“Colour,” reckoned the abstract Russian painter Kandinsky, “is a power which directly influences the soul.” Sabina Forwood, Walltown Farm Cottage’s interior designer, certainly agreed.
Just like her other projects (Walltown Byre, Fell End and Lowtown Cottage), this is a vibrant, fun base full of thought-provoking details and dynamic, bold hues. Snuggled away amid Northumberland’s sleepy south-west, it’s also pleasingly large, spacious and restful — ideal, in other words, for family groups.
What will catch your eye first? Perhaps it’ll be the kitchen’s fuchsia cabinets, or the striking gold Buddha between them. Maybe you’ll fall into the downstairs sitting room’s burnt orange sofa, or admire the unique collections housed in the vintage dresser.
Entered via a handy internal porch where dogs might sleep, the ground floor includes the kitchen and a sitting room. This can be warmed by its log burning stove in the impressive inglenook, and contains ample seating around the fire and large dining table for lazing or grazing.
A second sitting room awaits upstairs, complete with a window seat, a Smart TV and even a kitchenette. Blending blue and green pastels, warm floral prints and bold soft furnishings, this floor’s two bedrooms — their king and super-king-size beds able to be split into twins on request – have south-facing vistas to ensure plenty of light. Also here is the family bathroom, complete with a soaking tub and facing hills and the ruined Carvoran Roman Fort.
King of the castle is a second-storey master bedroom below wooden beams. The super-king bed here can be accompanied by a single for young children.
Walltown Farm Cottage lies close to the village of Greenhead, inside the Northumberland National Park and just half a kilometre from the Hadrian’s Wall Path. Carvoran’s ruined fort neighbours a Roman Army Museum, with 3D films and replica armour; both it, and the remains of 12th-century Thirlwall Castle, are within easy walking distance.
Two local, pretty market towns, Hexham and Brampton, burst with shops and award-winning restaurants. Great for families, Hexham also boasts a leisure centre, including a swimming pool and bowling alley, plus several art shops — ready for those whose creativity Sabina has stirred.
ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION
For guests looking to holiday together but enjoy their own space, Walltown Farm Cottage can be let in conjunction with Walltown Byre sleeping six, Lowtown Cottage sleeping four, and Fell End sleeping eight plus five children's beds. Walltown Farm Cottage sits 50 yards from Walltown Byre, while Lowtown Cottage is approximately a 10 minute walk away along the public footpath, and Fell End is approximately a 25 minute walk away along the public footpath or a short drive.
Special Offers
Upon departure, guests who stay at this property will be offered a 10% discount for use on a future booking at any of the Walltown Crags Cottages (Fell End, Lowtown Cottage, Walltown Byre, Walltown Farm Cottage, Walltown Farm Cottage & Byre). This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. If you have previously booked one of the applicable properties and wish to book another, please contact us, providing the lead booker’s name and cottage for the returning guest code.
Property Layout
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance into porch with coat rack, bench seat and shoe storage, three built-in cupboards and umbrella stand.
Well-equipped kitchen with free-standing fridge/freezer, cooker and grill, 5-ring electric hob, and 4-slice toaster with vintage sideboard and dresser. There is also a kitchen table with four chairs.
A door from the kitchen leads to the sitting room with large log burner in an impressive stone inglenook, two armchairs, four-seater sofa, cupboard storage and display shelves, footstool, and side tables with lamps. There is also a large dining table seating eight guests. South-facing sash windows offer lovely countryside views.
Utility room and WC with washing machine, tumble dryer, cupboard storage, WC, and basin.
FIRST FLOOR
First floor lounge with three-seater sofa which can be used as a sofa bed upon request for an additional charge of £50, side cabinet with Smart TV, window seat, round dining table with 4 chairs, armchair, and side tables. The lounge also contains a kitchenette area with under-bench fridge with freezer compartment, 2-ring induction hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, and sink.
Bedroom one containing king size bed which can be split into 2’6” twins upon request, with bedside tables and lamps, dressing table, and armchair. Window is south-facing.
Bedroom two containing 3’ twin beds, with bedside table and lamp, dressing table with mirror, storage bench seats, and stool with lamp. Window is south-facing.
Family Bathroom with shower over bath, WC, basin with illuminated mirror above, and heated towel rail. There are lovely views out of the large window to Crag Hills and the roman fort.
SECOND FLOOR
Bedroom three - master bedroom containing super king size bed and a 3’ single bed suitable for a child, with bedside tables and lamps, dressing table, storage chest, desk and chair, two armchairs, footstool, hooks and hangers, The room has exposed beams and sloped ceilings to front and back with two Velux windows. Please note, there are no coverings on the Velux windows - eye masks are provided for guest use instead.
Family bathroom with shower over bath, heated towel rail, WC, and basin with illuminated mirror above.
OUTSIDE
Small private lawned area to the side of the property and patio with bistro set (Garden furniture is provided from April to October inclusive). This is not enclosed. The is also a small garden area to the front of the property which guests are welcome to use. This is not enclosed either as there is no gate to the front and the left side of the front lawn is owned by the neighbouring property. There is a warm external boiler room with coat hooks and shoe storage space. Up the stone steps by the patio area, through the wooden gate there is a wild garden which guests are welcome to visit. However, it is not dog-proof or child-proof and this area houses a small chicken coup. Children and pets are to be supervised at all times.
Private parking is available to the side of the property. There is ample space for three cars.
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Location
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the North Pennines, Haltwhistle is a charming market town in the heart of Hadrian's Wall Country. Home to a mixture of independent shops, traditional pubs, and the region's only open-air swimming pool, it's the perfect base for a country escape.
The closest town to the central section of Hadrian’s Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and within easy reach of the well-preserved Roman forts of Vindolanda and Housesteads, Haltwhistle is ideal for families and history enthusiasts. The town is also known as a gateway to the Pennine Way, a 268-mile trail which traverses sweeping moors and lush woodlands, which is sure to delight keen walkers.
Beyond Haltwhistle, the beautiful castle and gardens in the historic town of Alnwick are just a short drive away. The Northumberland National Park is brilliant for hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting, while the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is within easy reach for day trips, from the iconic Bamburgh Castle to the puffin-dotted Farne Islands.
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 dogs are welcome and must be kept to the ground floor and off the furniture. Please note the garden is not enclosed and dogs must be supervised at all times due to nearby livestock.
- HeatingThe property benefits from oil central heating. There is a log burner in the sitting room.
- Highchair
- Linen & towels provided
- Open fire/Woodburning stoveInitial supply of logs provided.
- Outside space
- Wi-FiWi-Fi is provided. Mobile signal is good on most networks.
All Amenities
Dog Friendly
Important Information
Though in a quiet and picturesque, rural area, Walltown Farm Cottage sits on a working farm therefore farm machinery, equipment and farm vehicles will be in use around this area and to the barns to the rear of the property. It is absolutely essential that children are supervised by adults at all times.
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.
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