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Directions were clear on how how to find the property and easy to park up right by it. The property is a lovely barn conversion. Very well decorated & furnished & extremely clean. There was a very thoughtful welcome package of a vase of beautiful spring flowers, some crisps, biscuits & milk in the fridge. Thank you. The barn is very well equipped with plenty of cooking utensils for cooking meals. The bed was very comfortable. We felt very relaxed during our stay. The little garden area next to the stream is lovely & the weather allowed us to sit outside a couple of times.
Rowan Barn is in a great position for discovering Northumberland. The village of Bellingham has several cafe/ tearooms, Coop store, pharmacy, butchers gift shops & petrol station so has everything you need. If you enjoy walking there are plenty of walks to do in the area & beautiful Kielder is only a few miles down the road.
We would highly recommend Rowan Barn such that we have booked a further stay there. Thank you for a fabulous stay.
Thank you so much for your review and pleased you had a a great time.
Alison & Kyle
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sally5.0★Mar 2025
"This was our second stay in Rowan barn."
A beautifully modern highly rated renovated barn. It's so relaxing comfortable and warm. A beautiful bathroom and very comfortable beds.
Lovely welcoming touch to be greeted by fresh flowers and welcome snacks.
We really enjoyed our stay and will most certainly not hesitate to return for another holiday. Thank you.
Thank you for leaving your review and so pleased you enjoyed your second stay at Rowan Barn.
Alison & Kyle
Property Owner
Reviewed by Peter5.0★Mar 2025
"I love Rowan Barn, it has everything I need, It's warm, cosy and comfortable."
Plenty of hot water and a really good powerful shower. Light, airy, fresh and inviting. Just like coming home
Such lovely comments, thank you
Property Owner
Reviewed by Vicky5.0★Feb 2025
"This is a gorgeous little hideaway, beautifully renovated in a peaceful location with all the amenities of a small town just a few minutes away."
Private park place, outside seating area overlooking stream, modern, bright comfortable living/dining area with everything we needed, good shower, plenty of hot water. A wonderful little place! And Alison and Ryan were very helpful and friendly.
Thank you for your positive feedback, lovely to meet you and pleased you enjoyed your time at Rowan Barn.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Vicky5.0★Jan 2025
"We had a lovely relaxing stay in this fabulous cottage over the new year, it was clean and fresh with everything we needed."
We would definitely recommend this place you won't be disappointed and we would book to stay here again x
Thank you for your positive feedback and pleased your stay was relaxing.
Alison & Kyle
Property Owner
Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Dec 2024
"Well equipped, lovely cottage in a great little village."
Everything we needed for a fabulous few days in Northumberland.
Had asked for the twin beds to be made into a King size bed to give us more space as had seen in a previous review which was a great touch as that was a much bigger bedroom.
Can’t think of any negatives at all!
Thank you for your positive feedback and pleased you enjoyed your time at Rowan Barn
Property Owner
Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Oct 2024
"This is the third time we have stayed at Rowan Barn and it just doesn’t disappoint."
It’s a beautiful property the decor and facilities have all been carefully thought out. All you need to take with you is your toiletries and clothes !! This is a gem of a property nestled in the heart of a very friendly village. We will definitely be back
Thank you for your lovely feedback again. So pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Alison & Kyle
Property Owner
Reviewed by Denise5.0★Oct 2024
"Property was beautiful in all respects."
Had everything we needed.Thank you for allowing us to stay in your cottage.We had a great week there.Will definitely be coming back.
Thank you for your lovely feedback and pleased you had a great week.
Alison & Kyle
Property Owner
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Aug 2024
"Beautifully appointed property and spotlessly clean."
Nice hospitality touches and fully accessorised kitchen made for a very comfortable stay.
Recommend to anyone staying in Bellingham.
If you're using both bedrooms, the one with the double bed is a tad tight as there's not much room between the bed and walls. Larger built people may have a slight problem maneuvering. We used the two single beds in the double bedroom, which were very comfortable.
First and Last brewery, a few minutes walk away, is worth a visit if you're into real ale.
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback and pleased your stay was comfortable.
The two single beds can be made up as a superking on request at the time of booking or please contact with a week’s notice of your arrival and this can be arranged for guests.
Thank you,
Alison & Kyle
Property Owner
Reviewed by David5.0★Jul 2024
"RowanBarn was a delight."
Beautiful house in a lovely village setting, the owners and their daughter were so helpful and friendly.
The layout of the property was stunning inside with everything you could need with a cosy outside patio beside a gentle burn.
Just a joy, I would recommend it to anyone thank you.
Thank you for your feedback, it was lovely to meet you and pleased your stay was enjoyable.
Alison & Kyle
Property Owner
Reviewed by Jean5.0★Jul 2024
"This was our second time staying at Rowan Barn and from the moment we opened the door it felt like coming home."
It’s such a beautiful place to stay and the decor and attention to detail provides such a relaxing atmosphere. Everything has been carefully thought through and the facilities are excellent for both families with little ones to just adults. We love it so much we’ve booked again in October. We would definitely recommend this property.
So pleased you enjoyed your stay again and thank you for such positive comments.
Alison & Kyle
Property Owner
Reviewed by Denise5.0★Jul 2024
"Very disappointed at the lack of secure bike storage , the safe shed was full of tools."
We were offered to store them in the adjoining property which would have worked but the property was being renovated and the very wide entrance door was constantly blocked by a large camper van overnight so no go !!!!!! Area was beautiful and accommodation was spotless .
Thank you for your feedback. We can only apologise for the lack of space in the secure shed for storage of bikes, this will be addressed at the earliest opportunity. As for a camper van being parked over the doors of the adjoining building where you were shown to store bikes, we have no idea why this was parked there, it didn’t belong to us and we never gave permission to anyone to park there so can only apologise again.
Our phone numbers are available for guests to contact us so that we may help with any issues such as these.
We hope all other aspects of your stay were enjoyable.
Kind regards,
Alison & Kyle
Property Owner
Reviewed by Robert4.1★Jun 2024
"A wonderful, well appointed cottage in a tranquil, beautiful village."
Rowan Barn is a lovely base for our week exploring the area. We’ve walked locally from the cottage, and also ventured to Blanchland, Kielder, Stonehaugh, Elsdon, Wark and Sycamore Gap. So much to see and so many miles walked!
The accommodation exceeded our expectations, including a sunny breakfast area to start the day and a sunny side garden to end the day, and the village has everything you may need.
Thank you for your lovely feedback, pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Alison & Kyle
Property Owner
Reviewed by Kelly5.0★Jun 2024
"Mum and I got really lucky when we chose Rowan Barn for our mini break to Northumbria."
The photos don't do this beautiful cottage justice. Every little thing has been thought about. There were even freezer bags! A lovely welcome tray and milk in the fridge. I could easily have moved in and re-located from Chorley. It's ideally located for day trips. We discovered a hidden gem in Howick Hall - a must visit if you love trees and plants. We've both raved about the Barn and Northumbria to friends and family since we came home. We plan to come back. Thank you for providing a lovely place to stay.
So pleased you had a great stay and thank you for taking time to provide such lovely comments.
Alison & Kyle
Property Owner
Reviewed by Joan5.0★Jun 2024
"Rowan Barn is a fabulous place to stay in a lovely village where you have everything you need nearby."
The Barn is very comfortable and equipped with everything you need to make a stay there very enjoyable.
Thank you for your lovely comments and pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Alison & Kyle
Property Owner
Reviewed by Christine5.0★Jun 2024
"We absolutely loved our 3 day break at Rowan Barn."
The only thing we wished was that we
Could have stayed there longer. We will definitely be returning in the near future.
The Barn is beautifully presented,with everything that you could wish for.
A first class place to stay. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
So pleased you loved your stay and thank you for your lovely feedback.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Peter5.0★May 2024
"The main issue was the conflicting location information because you stated that the cottage was 2."
4 miles from Bellingham whereas it was in the village. You need to change this. This is totally a Sykes problem. The owners were brilliant and the cottage was great.
Thank you for your feedback. We shall ask to get the printed directions changed to be accurate for the location. Pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Alison & Kyle
Property Owner
Reviewed by Michael4.4★May 2024
"Great place."
Lovely renovation.
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback and for your lovely comments.
Alison & Kyle
Property Owner
Reviewed by Chris5.0★May 2024
"We had a lovely 3 night stay that we wished could have been longer."
Rowan Barn is a beautiful property situated within the heart of the village. The decor and furnishings are of an exceptionally high standard the attention to detail makes it all the more special. You can tell a lot of thought has gone in to this venture by Kyle & Alison they deserve success. Although the cottage is of a high standard it has a really cosy , homely feel just right for relaxing. We will definitely return !
Thank you so much for your lovely comments and pleased you enjoyed a relaxing break at Rowan Barn.
Alison & Kyle
Property Owner
Reviewed by Denise5.0★Apr 2024
"Excellent property and location."
Great owners who took pride in the property and this showed in the standard of accomodation.
Thank you so much for your kind review.
Alison & Kyle
Property Owner
Reviewed by Donald5.0★Apr 2024
"Thank you for a lovely stay, the barn was perfect and had everything we needed for our young family."
Loved the soaps and welcome basket, thank you.
Thank you for your feedback. So pleased you all enjoyed your stay.
Alison & Kyle
Property Owner
Reviewed by Fran5.0★Apr 2024
"We loved staying here."
The comfort was outstanding. Everything we needed was there. The under floor heating is sublime so comfortable, can walk about in bare feet. We loved the patio, faces the morning sun, and just listening to the babbling brook and the birds. The local shop has anything you need and thete are restaurants/cafes to choose from. There many places accessible from Bellingham for walks, scenic drives, castles, houses etc. The local walks along the river bank and up Hareshaw Linn to see the waterfalls. After a night's rain very scenic.
Thank you for taking time to write your feedback. We are pleased you loved your stay at Rowan Barn and found everything comfortable.
Alison & Kyle
Property Owner
Reviewed by Ethel5.0★Mar 2024
"It was an honour to be the first guests to stay at Rowan Barn."
The conversion has been completed thoughtfully and to a very high standard of finish inside and out. It is very well equipped and comfortable & the welcome pack was very much appreciated. The hosts were helpful and attentive and readily available and should be proud of what they have achieved to provide a lovely place to stay. The Barn is superbly situated with a sitting out area next to a small river and close to the excellent amenities in Bellingham, as well as having lovely walks from the door. We would like to thank Alison and Kyle, wish them well with their venture and would love to stay again.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. You were the perfect first guests and so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again in the future.
Alison & Kyle
Property Owner
This property is part of the Northumbria Coast and Country Cottages collection.
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Summary
Two floors
Two bedrooms, 1 x double bed, 1 x twin (zip/link can be super-king-size on request)
Bathroom with bath, shower, basin, WC
Open plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area
Utility room
Oil central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster
TV, WiFi
Fuel and power incl in rent
Bed linen and towels incl in rent
Off-road parking
Travel cot and highchair available
Non-enclosed side patio with furniture
Secure bike storage
Sorry no pets and no smoking
Shop, pub, and river 0.1 miles
Note: The patio is not enclosed
Note: Next to stream
The property
Rowan Barn is a beautiful, contemporary barn conversion located in the quaint village of Bellingham at the heart of the Northumberland countryside.
Perfect for a party of four friends or a small family, this property is an ideal base for exploring the scenic landscape that Northumberland has to offer.
Through the doors you will find a slick open-plan living, dining and kitchen area that offers everything you need for making your home cooked meals, including a fully-fitted kitchen, dining table for catching up on your days adventures and a tidy living area with a Smart TV to keep on top of all your favourite shows after a fun-filled day.
When the sun is shining, why not take the opportunity to get outside with a relaxing glass of wine or ice-cold beer on your own patio situated right next to a stream, offering lovely views and a calming atmosphere.
If you have your own bikes there is secure storage too.
When sleep starts to call, upstairs you will find a delightful double and a flexible zip link twin or king size bedroom which will warmly invite you to your rest.
There is a contemporary bathroom which provides you with space to get ready for the day.
If you can tear yourself away from your new abode, the village of Bellingham offers several attractions such as the local Heritage Centre, Bellingham Golf Club which is a lovely course with gorgeous views, and you can sample some local pub grub at the Rose & Crown just a short walk from your front door.
When you feel the need to explore further, you can find the Hareshaw Linn Waterfall, Eldson Castle, Minotaur Maze and the highly praised Riverside Kitchen should you get peckish on your travels.
The local town of Hexham also provides many options with its local Abbey dating back to the 12th century and The Sele which offers the perfect opportunity to let the children get stuck into the play area.
Rowan Barn offers all this and more in your ideal escape to the Northumberland countryside.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.
Known as the ‘capital’ of the North Tyne Valley, this delightful town of natural stone houses nestles close to the banks of the River North Tyne. Said to be sited on a Roman station, the charming market town has much of interest, including a 12th century church, heritage centre and 30ft waterfall, just to the north. It’s also on the edge of the Northumberland National Park and is just a short drive from Hadrian’s Wall and Kielder Water and Forest. Suitable for year-round holidays, this unspoilt area with its fishing, horse riding, abundant wildlife and superb walking country is a nature lover’s dream. There is a superb golf course close by and the area has abundant historical sites, stately homes and famous gardens.
