Old Kielder Castle Cottage is exactly what it sounds like. It's an old stable block for Kielder Castle, converted into a house. It's right in the village, opposite the castle itself. You can see the castle from the garden.
It sleeps four in two bedrooms. There's one bathroom with a big bath. It's got a 4 Star rating, which means it's comfortable and well looked after. It's not huge, but the space works. There are open beams and stone floors with underfloor heating. There's a wood burner in the living room.
The garden is enclosed and has a couple of different patio levels. It's private. You can store bikes securely.
The village is small. There's a pub about three minutes' walk away and a licensed cafe in the castle visitor centre even closer. You can easily leave the car. The castle has a webcam for watching the ospreys and exhibitions change through the year.
This area is mostly about being outside. It's right in Kielder Water & Forest Park. You can walk or cycle straight from the door. The lake has a hop on/hop off ferry that goes to different spots. There's a bird of prey centre.
It's famously dark here at night, part of the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park. The Kielder Observatory is nearby if you want to book a stargazing session.
For a day out, Hadrian's Wall is about an hour's drive. The Northumberland coast, like Bamburgh Castle, is a similar distance. The local roads are quiet but they're country roads, so journeys take the time they take.
Facilities: there's parking, WiFi, a washing machine, dishwasher, TV. Bedding and towels are included. We can provide a cot, highchair and stairgate. Two well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Useful links: Forestry England Kielder and Northumberland National Park.