Old Hall Cottage

75 Customer Reviews

• "Fabulous cottage and extremely well catered for……for both people and dogs."

  All efforts have been made to make visitors feel welcome.

  Reviewed by Kathryn5.0★Oct 2024

• "I had a fantastic stay, a really well equipped cottage, lovely and warm, fantastic nature all around and wonderful walks."

  Can highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Samantha5.0★Oct 2024

• "A relaxing time in this lovely comfortable cottage, everything we needed for a week stay, thoughtful welcome pack from the owner."

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Sep 2024

• "Fabulous cottage tucked away in a valley with every provision you need."

  Our dogs loved it with the enclosed garden and the treats. Lots of birds visit and wildlife, hedgehog ,frog and bats to name a few. The cottage is central to northumberland for visiting Hadrians wall , Cragside and the coast. We loved our holiday here from Diana and Colin.

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★Sep 2024

• "Loved the cottage, perfect for us with a dog."

  Everything has been thought of by the owners. A lovely peaceful spot. Would definitely recommend. And will hopefully return.

  Reviewed by William5.0★Jul 2024

• "This is an extremely comfortable holiday property in a stunningly quiet location near to Kielder Water."

  The owners provide everything you would need for a quiet break away. It is well equipped for dog owners. We loved it.

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Jul 2024

• "Lovely comfortable cottage everything you could want to get away from it all"

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jun 2024

• "Beautiful cottage and a great welcome pack."

  The only downside was the midges in the garden. I suggest to take plenty of repellent with you. Everything else was spot on the birds and the mice in the garden were amazing to watch and overall our stay was brilliant.

  Reviewed by Carole4.7★Jun 2024

• "Lovely location, lovely cottage."

  Peaceful and friendly. Enjoyed watching the birds on the bird feeder from the kitchen window.

  Reviewed by Tanya4.7★Mar 2024

• "Lovely cottage, peaceful location, perfect for getting away from it all, especially if you have dogs with the enclosed garden."

  The owner Helen is so thoughtful, we had a lovely welcome pack and also a text when we were on the way to warn of a road closure. Very cosy and comfortable with a log burner in the lounge.There were also treats for the doggos! So many species of birds in the garden, with helpful books provided to identify them. There is also a telescope provided to view the stars at night. Ideally located for Kielder Water and walks. Certainly one of the best cottages we have stayed in.

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Mar 2024

• "Lovely secluded cottage, equipped with everything we needed."

  We loved watching all the different birds in the garden. Ideal base for exploring Kielder and surrounding area.

  Reviewed by Mandy5.0★Feb 2024

• "We have had a wonderful week with our dog Ruby."

  It was bitterly cold which meant we had plenty of dark clear skies to see the millions of stars. We had to buy extra fuel for the stove! We loved the silence as we took walks following the public footpaths. Its vital that you keep your dog on a stretch lead as there are so many sheep, rabbit and we also saw deer. The bedding and towels were so fresh and clean. On arrival there were plenty of goodies which were much appreciated, even something for Ruby .

  Reviewed by Catherine4.1★Jan 2024

• "A fantastic location which is very peaceful."

  The property comes with everything you would need for a break. Great location for forest walks, wildlife and spotting stars at night.

  Reviewed by Jules5.0★Nov 2023

• "Our second stay at Old Hall Cottage and just like our last visit, we found the cottage to be everything that we wanted."

  It is situated in a beautiful unspoilt area of Northumberland close to Kielder Water & Forest and is so peaceful. Amazing variety of birds can be seen daily at the feeders right outside the kitchen window. We chose the cottage because both our dogs hate fireworks and I can report that we never heard or saw a single one! The owner has thought of everything that you could possibly need and the welcome pack is a nice touch. Double bed is probably the best we have ever slept on in a holiday let. Maybe not next year, but we would certainly return in the future. The weather worsened as the week went on but the cottage was warm on arrival and once you've mastered the log burner is really quite cosy.

  Reviewed by Joan5.0★Nov 2023

• "A beautiful well appointed cottage in a charming and quiet location."

  The birds were fantastic. Super handy location for walking and riding around Kielder area.

  Reviewed by Mary5.0★Oct 2023

• "Absolutely lovely Cottage, very thoughtful welcome pack in the kitchen, great instructions and how to’s."

  Very clean, has everything you would need. We Loved feeding the birds and watching them at the kitchen window. Perfect family getaway!

  Reviewed by Samantha5.0★Oct 2023

• "Very remote but we loved it ."

  Tesco managed to find us with our delivery thank goodness. Not far from Kilder so ideal for dog walkers and cyclists. Fenced in so safe for dogs . Lovely to hear the stream running behind and down the side of the garden, apart from that it was extremely peaceful. Log burner was so cosy and threw out lots of heat , very welcoming on the chilly evenings . Scottish border no far so perfect for a day trip . Only problem we had was the Wi-fi had been turned off . We didn’t realise till of 2nd to last day . Worth checking.

  Reviewed by Sarah4.7★Sep 2023

• "Very nice accommodation had everything I needed."

  Clean and tidy lovely house in a very quiet location plenty of parking and great star gazing site

  Reviewed by Keith5.0★Aug 2023

• "This is a lovely, comfortable, spotlessly clean cottage in an idyllic remote location very close to Kielder Forest and Lake."

  The owner provided a lot more extras than we've ever had in any cottage, both for us and for our dog - who, incidentally, was much more relaxed on this holiday than she normally is. The weather was unseasonably wet and cold and the central heating is turned off in the summer but we had the wood burner and there were portable heaters had we needed them. The wonderful thing about the cottage is the numbers of birds on the feeders just outside the kitchen window: siskins, sparrows, finches, titmice and woodpeckers. The owner provides cartons of seed to buy and it was worth it just to see the clouds of birds descend and observe them closely. It made our holiday!

  Reviewed by Dawn5.0★Jul 2023

• "Such a comfortable stay with great welcome pack which was unexpected."

  Owner also brought down a fan as the weather was hot which was appreciated as upstairs got very warm so it made sleeping a little better. Beautiful location and setting.

  Reviewed by Mark4.7★Jun 2023

• "Old Hall Cottage was just perfect for us and our two Labradors."

  Lovely comfy cottage with a good secure garden, and very peaceful and relaxing. The highlight for me was feeding and watching the birds from the kitchen window. I counted 17 different species in the garden! The road to and from the cottage is very narrow so fingers crossed on not meeting another vehicle but this just added to its charm. The whole area is beautiful with stunning scenery and many challenging walks. National Trust membership is recommended! I would definitely recommend a stay here. Thankyou Helen for all the goodies, both human and doggy, you are very thoughtful, and for making our weeks stay even better than we’d hoped. Very Highly recommend a stay here! Eve, Stuart, Gunner & Hazel x

  Reviewed by Eve5.0★May 2023

• "Beautiful holiday cottage in a peaceful rural setting."

  Very spacious, clean, everything thought of to make your holiday go smoothly. Amazing welcome pack provided for both humans and doggy companions, and a generous supply of fuel for the stove. I hope I can make a return visit sometime and have already recommended to friends and family. Thank you to the owners.

  Reviewed by Jen5.0★Apr 2023

• "Great location, extremely peaceful, garden excellent for dogs as fully enclosed."

  Amazing array of visiting birds. Comfy with storage heaters and enclosed fire for cold evenings. Great WiFi but no mobile signal but landline provided. Bit of an art to using shower cubicle with two sides open and curtain but manageable. Beds very comfy and kitchen has full range of equipment. Close to Kielder and many walks or cycle routes. Bellingham has enough shops & resteraunts for most needs.

  Reviewed by Alex5.0★Mar 2023

• "Everything about this cottage was just perfect, from the small gifts of scones, butter, jam, milk, eggs and a bottle of wine."

  Really comfortable and loads of space both inside and outside. The number of birds that visit the garden are worth the visit on thier own. Will book to stay here again without hesitation.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Mar 2023

• "What a fantastic cottage this is."

  Great to arrive to the log burner set and burning and warm for us. Also the fresh scones and home made jam and bottle of wine. Great personal touches. We were both in need of some peace and relaxation and that is what we got. The cottage is in a lovely setting with good views. Also good to watch the many birds at the bird feeder outside the kitchen window. The bird song in the morning was lovely to waken to. Thanks for such a wonderful place and yes we will be back. Mike & Stu, Edinburgh

  Reviewed by Mike5.0★Feb 2023

• "We really enjoyed our stay."

  The house had everything we needed. A well equipped kitchen, comfortable living room + bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + utility area. We enjoyed the wood burner + appreciated it being ready to light when we arrived + a supply of wood that covered our stay. The welcome treats were a nice surprise + tasty! The birds outside the kitchen window made washing up a pleasure + it was good to have extra feed to give them. Would recommend the property for its relative seclusion whilst being a short, scenic drive to Kielder Waters and we enjoyed Sunday dinner a nice nearby restaurant.

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Jan 2023

• "Lovely welcoming cottage."

  Ideal for family holiday. Welcome packs and roaring fire so good on arrival. Bird life fascinating from kitchen window and fox seen outside gate. Carpark after Kielder Dam brilliant for access to trails. Dog walking and biking. 5 year old had new bike and grandfather biked with him.

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Jan 2023

• "Lovely, cosy, welcoming cottage."

  All the comforts of home, in a tranquil, rural location. This was our second visit, and we'll definitely go back again - you can't get much more of a recommendation than that!

  Reviewed by Rowena5.0★Dec 2022

• "Love the cottage have already booked next Xmas"

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Dec 2022

• "Old Hall cottage was delightful , beautiful surroundings and so quiet and an ideal place for a quiet relaxing getaway."

  The owner left everything you could possibly wish for , for both human and four legged guest s . This made our stay truly wonderful and would not hesitate to return or to recommend Old Hall Cottage to everyone we know .

  Reviewed by Charles5.0★Oct 2022

• "Wonderful welcome pack much appreciated."

  Everything you could possibly need in the cottage was there, it felt like home from home.

  Reviewed by Thomas5.0★Oct 2022

• "A lovely, well appointed rural cottage."

  We wanted a relaxing, peaceful week and that is exactly what we got. From watching the birds out of the kitchen window, seeing the deer every morning on our stroll with the dog and on a few nights lucky enough to see the sky full of stars. All in all a fabulous cottage in a great location.

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Sep 2022

• "We had a great stay (August 22)."

  The cottage is perfect for what we needed. We needed out of the way and a place to relax in stunning countryside. Thank you for going above and beyond with all the goodies that made our stay more comfortable. We can recommend the Pheasant Inn (but book before you stay - it gets busy). Hexham market day was Tuesday and Alnwick via the moors gave spectacular views! Spent the week reading, playing board games, jigsaw, running, walking the dog and watching the wildlife (woodlice, deer, weasels, huge variety of birds, bats). Then there was the stargazing! Beautiful!

  Reviewed by Jonathan4.7★Aug 2022

• "Damp in downstairs bathroom we felt it necessary to keep fan on whenever possible."

  Otherwise lovely cottage and great welcome pack.

  Reviewed by Kevan4.1★Aug 2022

• "A really comfortable and well-situated cottage for a week's self-catering holiday."

  If you like to be away from civilisation (and make the most of the Dark Skies Park for star gazing) then you'll really enjoy the remote location. The cottage is comfortable and well appointed (especially with its own telescope which we enjoyed using). Highly recommended!

  Reviewed by Andrew4.4★Jul 2022

• "Very pretty cottage with a lovely garden extremely generous welcome pack for ourselves and our dog."

  We had an enjoyable holiday and lots of photos birds in garden very entertaining Osprey cruise well worthwhile lovely to see. Thank you

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Jun 2022

• "This is a gold star holiday home, the owners have thought of everything that you might need and go the extra mile when it comes to welcoming gifts."

  Reviewed by June5.0★Jun 2022

• "Really enjoyed our stay at the cottage."

  Lots of goodies had been left for our enjoyment which was very thoughtful. Weather was mixed (no great surprise) but hot water bottles and heaters had been provided for when it got really cold. Watching the birds outside the kitchen window was quite a highlight of our stay, we watched them for hours and used the reference books provided to identify species of which we were uncertain. Lovely cottage, very clean and with all eventualities covered in terms of items left for our use.

  Reviewed by Keith5.0★Apr 2022

• "Ideal location for people wanting peace and quiet."

  Amazing array of bird life with feeding stations straight outside the kitchen window. Access road is well maintained and NOT pot holed although you need to take care as it is a single track road but virtually no traffic. Nothumberland is an amazing area to visit and we will certainly be back.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Nov 2021

• "Had a wonderful stay- the cottage is extremely well equipped and very comfortable."

  Helen has thought of everything and a bit more besides! Northumberland is a stunning place - will definitely. More to see and do ….

  Reviewed by Donna5.0★Oct 2021

• "Lovely well appointed cottage with spacious rooms."

  Our dog liked the enclosed garden, BUT the side wall in front of the greenhouse is too low to be effective for an energetic dog. Twice I stopped our Springer jumping over into the field next door. Thereafter we had always to be on our guard! Thankfully there were no sheep there during our stay. A wire fence on top would probably suffice to secure. Regretfully the WiFi at the cottage was poor, cutting out and buffering at many odd times day or night on a daily basis. Most annoying.

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Sep 2021

• "The owner left some lovely items on arrival bread butter scones bottle wine etc ..."

  The owner left some lovely items on arrival bread butter scones bottle wine etc which were a lovely thought after our journey

  Reviewed by Alan3.8★Sep 2021

• "We spent a lovely week in Old Hall Cottage, which we found very homely and welcoming, the cottage is in a beautiful, peaceful and remote location."

  We throughly enjoyed being so close to nature and enjoyed day trips to Hadrian's wall and Kielder water. This cottage would be great for people bringing their own bikes as the nearest village, Falstone is a bit far to walk really but would be a wonderful bike ride on the quiet single track road.

  Reviewed by Claire4.7★Jul 2021

• "The cottage was stocked with all the small neccesities that you wonder wether to take with you (milk, bread, tea, coffee etc) and also didn't leave out the dog (dog bed, bowls and treats)."

  lovely welcome pack too. The cottage itself is amazing tucked away on a beautiful quiet country setting. Plenty of walks on the doorstep and plenty of activities (if you're so inclined) a few miles up the road at Kielder resevoir. Second stay and definately won't be our last.

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Jun 2021

• "A lovely and well equipped cottage with a friendly feel and great wildlife."

  The rooms are spacious, with comfortable beds and sofas. You might have to slant to one side when upstairs and in the bathroom, but it all makes for the beauty of this quirky place. As stated this property is isolated and it is very isolated as far as pubs and shops go. Because the access is down the single track lane with many pot holes, the 2 miles to a shop feels like 5. We also visited when the pubs had not fully opened due to Covid restrictions, so eating out was not possible locally and we couldn't find anywhere doing takeaway. Fortunately we went prepared for this and it is very easy to prepare meals in the well equipped kitchen. We would definitely recommend taking some food with you. The welcome pack was lovely with scones, bread, milk and butter and the wine a lovely treat too. The dogs loved the enclosed garden, which is very safe for them to explore. The only thing missing was an area to sit and enjoy the wildlife or read outside (not that we had the weather to do that, but it was noticeable). The picnic table is in a shaded area away from the lovely views. Sometimes you want to sit back and relax in a chair with the views or a book or a glass of something, not sit forwards at that type of table. A minor point, but we would have missed this opportunity given better weather.

  Reviewed by Annette5.0★May 2021

• "Very peaceful location once you've negotiated the single track road."

  The owners have provided everything you would need, even treats for the dogs and good welcome pack. The only things which let it down are the heating system, which is a combination of storage heaters and a multi fuel stove. A conventional boiler would make life easier, and the downstairs shower needs a proper enclosure, shower curtains are not nice.

  Reviewed by David4.1★Apr 2021

• "We loved how well-equipped this beautiful and cosy cottage was; it felt as if we were borrowing it from friends."

  The owners really had thought of everything and the welcome goodies in the kitchen were very welcome indeed! A truly wonderful holiday.

  Reviewed by Stephanie5.0★Oct 2020

• "This is a lovely cottage in a very quiet rural location."

  It was spotless on arrival and we had everything we needed, just like a 'home from home'. There was a lovely much needed (after a long journey) welcome pack, the beds were really comfortable, the cottage was well-equipped, it was warm and cosy on the colder evenings and there were lots of local footpaths. Will definitely recommend to friends and family and hope to return in the future if visiting the area.

  Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Sep 2020

• "Lovely cottage in a quiet, peaceful location."

  Sadly did not see the dark skies owing to bad weather but still have a lovely stay.

  Reviewed by Julie4.4★Aug 2020

• "The cottage was very comfortable and it was great to have outdoor space too."

  The birds in the back garden were a treat to watch and included siskin, a woodpecker, chaffinch and nuthatch plus more. This was a quiet base to have a stay cation. We took food and drinks and the kitchen was well equipped to prepare these. It was nice to have a welcome pack too. Thank you. The area around is stunning and we had some interesting visits during the week. An excellent place to stay.

  Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Jul 2020

• "Out in the sticks very quiet ."

  nice walks with the dog A very nice welcome pack for us and the dog . Love this place Nice to see different species of birds out the kitchen window plus the stoat. Would recommend this lovely place . .

  Reviewed by Bryan5.0★Jul 2020

• "Wonderful cottage."

  Lovely welcome pack much appreciated and location glorious - very remote just what we needed. We will return to this cottage when the current crisis ends

  Reviewed by Marie5.0★Mar 2020

• "Everything about this cottage was fabulous, the welcome pack was amazing and an unexpected surprise."

  Seeing the birds so close to the kitchen window was fascinating and even when cooking/washing up had been finished we would carry on spectating and this also made washing up a delight not a chore and everyone was willing to wash and dry.

  Reviewed by Joan5.0★Feb 2020

• "A hidden little gem, quiet and relaxing, everything you could want and more if your looking to get away from it all."

  lovely welcome pack on arrival and dogs well catered for.

  Reviewed by Clare5.0★Jan 2020

• "Lovely cottage which is very well equipped and cosy."

  Reviewed by Lorna4.7★Oct 2019

• "Wonderful cosy cottage."

  Dog friendly with a secure garden. Dark skies and solitude! We had a fantastic stay and the welcome pack was great. Local pubs served really good food. Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Sep 2019

• "The house and garden was great and secure for our grandchild and our dog."

  If you like peace and quiet this is the place to go pitch black at night. Wonderful welcome pack on arrival for us and dog. Definitely recommend this cottage beautiful location and spotless.

  Reviewed by Daren5.0★Jul 2019

• "The Cottage, location and extras supplied by the owners were exceptional."

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Jun 2019

• "We had a great time."

  The owners had thought of everything and the cottage was lovely.

  Reviewed by Becki5.0★May 2019

• "The cottage was a real home from home, clean and comfortable with all the necessary facilitates and more."

  The owners were extremely considerate and had left essentials over and above the norm'. I particularly like the fact that our holiday was not 'interrupted' by anyone (owners/cleaners etc). We were trusted to arrive and lock up on departure. It was a truly relaxing/chilled/quiet week's holiday, which is exactly what we needed.

  Reviewed by Colette5.0★Mar 2019

• "The cottage was perfect and the welcome was wonderful - Christmas lights and a tree, a lit fire, wine and chocolates and delicious scones and bread were all unexpected treats and made us feel instantly at home."

  The owners have thought of everything to make this a truly special home from home and we loved being there. They even provided treats, towels, poo bags and a bed for the dog. We wouldn’t change a thing!

  Reviewed by Rowena5.0★Dec 2018

• "Lovely place."

  The hob was not working properly as some rings would not adjust from hot. The cottage was very cold on arrival even though the log burner was lit, but by the following day it was very cosy. Apart from that , huge care had been taken to detail- most impressive. The birds were a delight and I would be more than happy to return

  Reviewed by Zoe5.0★Nov 2018

• "Lovely cottage, beautiful location, well equipped."

  Welcome pack unexpected but greatly appreciated. We had a wonderful week, thank you very much!

  Reviewed by J5.0★Oct 2018

• "The welcome package waiting for us on arrival was absolutely wonderful and very much appreciated lovely cottage and very comfortable ."

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Sep 2018

• "The cottage was comfortable,warm and in a lovely peaceful location."

  The welcome pack was the best we have ever had.As well as the regular tea etc,the owners had provided bread, butter, eggs,scones,excellent jam and wine! We had never been to Northumberland before and loved it's unspoilt wilderness.There was plenty to see and do :Kielder,Hadrian's wall etc. I would highly recommend this cottage. Sue and Ray

  Reviewed by Raymond5.0★Sep 2018

• "Brilliant cottage."

  ..real get away from it all stay... Excellent welcome pack.

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Aug 2018

• "This is just a beautiful house with stunning views and absolute home from home comfort."

  A lovely welcome of scones, eggs, bread, jam, wine and milk. Tea and coffee also left to use along with dog beds, blankets and biscuits. The beautifully enclosed garden is just great for the dogs enabling you to enjoy inside while they enjoy outside. A lovely large bath is there to be enjoyed along with the lovely log burner to settle in front of afterwards. We got snowed in and enjoyed the wonderful care and hospitality of the local farmers who cared enough to pop round and share their freezer contents. It is wonderfully out of the way but Falstone is only 3 miles one way and Bellingham 5 miles the other - so easily popped to for supplies - even on foot in the snow. We will defilintely be going to this cottage again - in fact I think I could llive there. The owners very kindly towed us out on our day of departure after we had the biggest snowfall since 2010 while we were there. A lovely relaxing break!

  Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Feb 2018

• "What a wonderful holiday we had at Old Hall Cottage."

  It all started with the welcoming fire blazing when we arrived. The next lovely surprise was the fresh scones, jam, bread and wine that greeted us in the kitchen and the doggy welcome pack etc in the back hall. The cottage is set in the most beautiful location, lots of walks, wildlife (a variety of birds and a stoat visited us every day in the garden). Within easy travelling distance of the Scottish border. We were treated to some fabulous sunsets at Kielder Water and there are some great waterfall walks nearby too. Old Hall Cottage is definitely a place we will visit again.

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Feb 2018

• "It was the small things that impressed us the most about Old Hall Cottage."

  The fresh bread, scones, eggs, butter and wine waiting for us, dog biscuits, dog towels and a bed waiting for our dog. The shed was well stocked with fuel for the fire and it was obvious that lots of time and effort is spent with the upkeep and cleanliness of the cottage. A lovely, peaceful week which we needed to re-charge our batteries. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Carl5.0★Feb 2018

• "If guests book this cottage with a view to visiting Kielder Observatory they must book with the Observatory well in advance of their visit."

  Reviewed by Zena4.2★Nov 2017

• "Beautifully refurbished cottage Lovely rural setting"

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Oct 2017

• "A car is definitely required for this cottage as the nearest facilities are 7 miles away but if you want to get away from it all this is the perfect place."

  The cottage was so comfortable and cosy we were quite happy to spend most of our time there plus a few walks with our dog. The owners have made every effort to welcome you by providing substantial goodies on arrival even for our dog. We would definitely stay again.

  Reviewed by Rita5.0★Oct 2016

• "A lovely cottage with some very special local walking."

  The birds in the garden kept us amused for hours. if you like star gazing then this is the place for you. Peace & quiet second to none. Not much else to say really, loved it !

  Reviewed by Gary5.0★Oct 2016

• "2nd visit to this cottage."

  Perfect in every way.

  Reviewed by Stella5.0★Oct 2016

• "We booked, purely based on the online representation of the cottage."

  It was stunning, both the setting and environment around it as well as the inside. It offered everything that had been promised and more, the owners provided a range of little touches that just made us feel so incredibly welcome and they didn't just permit dogs on the property, they made sure that we felt our dogs were as welcome as us. The information on site was perfect and helped us shape our week. It was an all-round outstanding holiday.

  Reviewed by Sandra4.8★Aug 2016

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