This romantic woodland cottage is a dreamy escape for two, ideal for couples – and a well-behaved dog – who want to slow down and reconnect with nature. Tucked among trees on the edge of a country estate near Belford, it blends boutique-hotel comforts with a wonderfully private, away-from-it-all setting. With its garden room, telescope and leafy views, it’s made for stargazing, nature-watching, reading and long, lazy evenings.
Arranged over two storeys, this enchanting property blends contemporary comforts with woodland charm. The lounge has an abundance of natural light thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights, while warm tones, soft textures and a Smart TV invite you to curl up on sumptuous sofas in the glow of the wood burner. A couple of steps lead up to the kitchen, which features a second wood burner in a stone fireplace, a wooden dining table, and a comfy chair. From here, you can access a convenient utility room and WC. When night falls, head upstairs for a luxurious soak in the deep bathtub, before getting cosy under the covers of the king-size bed. Outside, the multi-level garden feels magical, with colourful planting, a patio and deck with outdoor furniture, and a garden room with a sofa and telescope for cosying up beneath starlit skies. The woodland beyond beckons with its inviting stream – though keep dogs on leads here – and there’s private parking for two cars.
The charming village of Belford (1 mile) has a cluster of shops and eateries, and a small local museum. From here, set out to walk to St Cuthbert’s Cave (7.5 miles), where Lindisfarne monks reputedly brought the body of St Cuthbert to evade marauding Vikings. Cross the causeway to explore the sights of Holy Island (11 miles) or set off in the opposite direction to visit the windswept beach and fortress-like castle at Bamburgh (6 miles).