What our Visitors Say

“A real home from home without the hassle! Everything we could have needed was here.”
August 2022

“The downstairs was lovely and cool during the heat wave (!) and the living room was actually a very comfortable bird hide.”
August 2022

“Thank you so much for the rental of your delightful cottage. It is in such a beautiful spot and the walks have been stunning.”
April 2022

“The cottage is a great base for exploring this wonderful area and the Scottish Borders.”
March 2022

“Lovely cottage and an ideal location. It was so nice to be able to do some great walks from the front door. We definitely hope to return – there’s so much more to explore!”
June 2021

“Thank you so much for such a wonderful stay in this beautiful little cottage. We have had the most lovely time exploring and have been so lucky to see so much of the wildlife from red squirrels and deer to a barn owl catching a mouse! We cannot wait to return. Absolutely loved it!”
May 2021

“Our fifth visit and thankfully nothing has changed!”
Sept 2020

“We had a great week in your lovely cottage. We particularly enjoyed walking to the border ridge through the forest and the views from Byrness Hill are amazing.”
August 2020

“The birds in the garden are always a pleasure to watch and this time we have seen Mr Squirrel three times!”
November 2018

“Thank you so much for our wonderful stay at the Old School House. The cottage is lovely: cosy, well-equipped and in the most fabulous location. We hope to return shortly”
September 2018

“The cottage has a lovely comfortable feel and the surrounding countryside is beautiful. “
June 2018

“Our first stay in the Old School House and what a delight it’s been! A warm, cosy and comfy place to relax in one of our favourite parts of the country, and some great walks straight from the door. We have never before been anywhere so generously provisioned for self-caterers”.
September 2017

“Wonderful cottage. The wood burner made for nice cosy evenings. This was our first visit to Northumberland and it certainly didn’t disappoint”.
August 2017

“Lovely cottage, great walks and fabulous scenery. We particularly enjoyed just sitting quietly and watching the wildlife in the garden!” April 2017

‘We had such a pleasant stay and we’re finding it hard to let go of it. Looking forward to coming back already’
August 2016

‘What a beautiful cottage – knew we were going to love it just walking through the garden to the door! We’ve never stayed in such a well-appointed cottage’
June 2016

‘Loved the cosy cottage; very well-equipped and comfortable. Stunning scenery, lovely walking and friendly locals. Would definitely come here again’ April 2016

‘The cottage was lovely and cosy and we had a great few days” March 2016

‘The cosiest and best equipped cottage we have ever stayed in’
July 2015

‘What a lovely cottage, one of the cosiest we’ver ever stayed in. August 2015

‘We had a wonderful stay in your delightful cottage’ September 2015

‘We instantly felt the stress melt away as we settled with a cup of tea and soaked up the peaceful atmosphere.
Oct 2015

‘Northumberland and the Borders have been a revelation and so much still to discover – highlights: the walk up the path to the kitchen door, big skies, vast empty spaces’
July 2015

‘loved the peace and quiet, plenty of walks for the dogs, loved the cottage. we will miss it’
June 2015

‘Highlight was Kielder Observatory. We drove back over Forest Drive with an array of wildlife in our headlights. Lovely warm and comfortable cottage to return to’
May 2015

‘Great cottage, great walks, great part of the country’
Feb 2015

‘The children adored the ponies in the field behind’
Feb 2015

‘After coming for several years we have just realised pipistrelle bats roost in the roof of the log store’ just love all the various walks in the woods. Set off in any direction and there’s a path’
Sept 2014

‘Lovely cottage. Bed lovely and comfortable with crisp clean cotton sheets. Home from home’.
Aug 2014

‘A wonderful cottage in stunning surroundings- everything you could possibly want from a country retreat’

‘Saw the red squirrels and loved the different birds that visited the garden each day.’

‘The cottage was exactly what we wanted. The scenery was awe inspiring’

“A lovely cosy cottage and the wildlife was phenomenal. Our dog thinks he’s in heaven. Lots of lovely walks”
June 2013

‘Even after two great weeks we’re sad to be leaving. A fantastic visit we won’t forget. Kielder Water is a must see, especially on a still bright day and the view from the hills behind the cottage was breath-taking. Thank you.’
Nov 2013