Otterburn Vacation cottage rental with internet access, walking, TV and rural retreat

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  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 28 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

The Old Hayloft is a perfect base for couples or families with small children wanting to explore Northumberland. This cozy two-bed self catering cottage converted from a former stable and hayloft is approximately one mile from the village of Elsdon, in the heart of Northumberland, and provides stunning views of the Northumberland countryside. It is located within close proximity of the wedding venues of Otterburn; Woodhill Hall, Le Petit Chateau and Otterburn Castle (2 1/2 miles from the village of Otterburn itself). Excellent walking and cycling is possible from the door and it is only a short drive to the market towns of Hexham, Alnwick and Morpeth, to Hadrian's Wall, to the Northumberland Coast and to Kielder Water. A well-stocked welcome guide aims to provide you with all the information you need for a thoroughly enjoyable stay in Northumberland.

Downstairs guests have their own private open plan living/eating/kitchen area with a bathroom off (this has a bath with shower over, sink, toilet, heated towel rail and underfoot heating). Upstairs the main bedroom has a king size bed whilst the smaller bedroom has a bunk-bed. (If you book for 2 people then we will assume that you only need us to make up the bed in the main bedroom. If the booking is for two, but you wish to use one of the bunk-beds as well as the bed in the main bedroom please book for 3 people and we will then ensure that both the main bed and the lower bunk in the second bedroom are made up).

When the property was converted in 2012 the owners aim was to try to minimise the property's impact on the environment, but not at the expense of comfort. The property has been carefully decorated using eco-friendly paints and wood oils, the property benefits from super-thick walls (6" plus of Northumberland stone together with insulation designed to ensure the property is cosy even in the snowiest of Northumberland winters), thermostatically controlled central heating, and a constant supply of hot water - helped by the solar water heater. Guests have their own off street parking space together with their own enclosed gravelled patio area, and patio furniture. With its separate secure bike storage/drying area, larger items such as bikes and push chairs can be stored safely out of the way until needed. All bed linen and towels are provided (washed in environmentally friendly washing liquid Ecover). Ecover handsoap, washing up liquid and clothes washing liquid are provided for guests use, and we also provide Faith in Nature organic shampoo, conditioner and shower gel in the bathroom.

The main supermarkets will deliver groceries to the property - and if you want to arrange a delivery time pre-arrival the owners are happy to assist - otherwise a small shop providing essential groceries can be found in Otterburn (approx. 2 miles away) and there is a café in Elsdon (1 1/4 miles).

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
  • Bedroom 2: Bunk bed
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • High chair

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

The property is located next door to the owner's farmhouse but is entirely self-contained. The owners prefer to welcome their guests personally but if this is not possible to do so then guests are able to access the property using the key safe.
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($63.12) £50.00

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

We are happy to welcome up to 2 well-behaved small-medium dogs. The property is not large enough to accommodate any more dogs, or particulalry large dogs. Please let us know if you intend to bring your dogs - and if you are unsure whether the property would be suitable for you please contact us first. Dogs are not to be left unattended in the property or allowed in the bedrooms (we can provide a stair gate if necessary).

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About the owner

Claire C.
Calendar last updated:
30 Jun 2023

Years listed:
10

Languages spoken: English, French
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Reviews

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Sam M
England, United Kingdom

Lovely little place.
Sep 2023

While the directions were lengthly and descriptive, the signage wasnt great. The photos of the property are accurate however there were half a dozen flies in the cottage and spiders and spiderwebs eve… More 

19 Sep 2023

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I6554FBstevew
Kendal, United Kingdom

GREAT BREAK
Dec 2017

Loved our short stay in this lovely cozy accomodation, absolutly perfect for us and easy to get to, well placed to explore the Countryside walks, travel for 30 minutes or so and your into the Scottish… More 

3 Jan 2018

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Roz G
Ilkeston, United Kingdom

Almost perfect
Aug 2017

Lovely cosy cottage on the edge of nowhere. Very nicely fitted out inside, clean & comfy beds. The surrounding countryside is beautiful, great if you like hiking or cycling. We were a little less … More 

9 Aug 2017

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Thank you for your review. It's great to know you enjoyed your stay.

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happyseasidegirl
Heacham

A lovely quiet spot
Sep 2016

We loved our week here, such a lovely peaceful spot. The right amount of space for us, and the downstairs bathroom was helpful as we are awake at different ends of the day, and so did not disturb each… More 

30 Sep 2016

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sueNewRomney
New Romney

Perfect
Jul 2015

Looking for relaxation after days exploring the amazing countryside The Old Hayloft is just the spot. It's easy access for trips into Newcastle or the coastline at Bamburgh, Seahouses & H… More 

12 Jul 2015

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FAQs

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Send Claire (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

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Or send Claire (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Claire (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Claire (the owner) before booking?

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If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

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You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Claire (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Claire (the owner) a message.

If Claire (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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