Homildon Cottage, Wooler

Homildon Cottage is a 200-year-old stone property sleeping eight guests in four bedrooms. Located in the hamlet of Humbleton, Northumberland, this dog-friendly cottage sits just over a mile from Wooler. Groups benefit from a converted stable games room with multi-games table, perfect for evening entertainment. A bridleway leads directly from the front door into Northumberland National Park and onto St Cuthbert's Way.

The cottage sits in a quiet hollow with views across surrounding fields to Humbleton Hill. Mature gardens feature lawns, established borders and a kitchen garden with fresh herbs. A neighbouring wetland attracts wildlife and birds.

Ground floor accommodation includes one king-size bedroom with en-suite shower room, two doubles and one twin. A fourth double bedroom sits upstairs under beamed ceilings. There are two bathrooms plus an additional WC in the utility room. The vaulted lounge features a wood burner. A kitchen-diner with Aga and large table seats eight. The conservatory and snug provide extra social spaces.

Ford & Etal Estate (8 miles, 15 minutes) offers a steam railway and working watermill. Wooler has shops, pubs and a nine-hole golf course. The Cheviot Hills provide walking routes from gentle valley strolls to challenging climbs.

Homildon Cottage suits active groups who want direct National Park access, multiple social spaces and proper countryside seclusion with excellent facilities.