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Otterstone Cottage

Kielder (8mls N), Northumberland
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs allowed 2
4
star
Downstairs bathroom
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Pub nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Family friendly
Quirky
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Immerse yourself in nature; watch the sunset from the two-tier decking or star gaze under the Northumberland Dark Skies whilst relaxing in the beautifully crafted wood fired hot tub
  • Discover Kielder Water and Forest Park and the breath taking beauty of the Northumberland National Park
  • A tranquil cottage for four with picturesque views of the lake and two wood burners in stone fireplaces

 

Property code: 88214

A cottage with character, stunning views, lots of outside space, and a hot tub overlooking Kielder Water in Northumberland’s International Dark Skies Park. Perfect for couples and families.

This former shepherd’s cottage dating back two hundred years retains an abundance of original character and has been extended to offer comfortable holiday accommodation. It offers the ultimate in cosy comfort indoors, a summer house outside and wonderful decking overlooking stunning views of Kielder Water and the forested landscape beyond – there’s even a fantastic wood fired hot tub to enjoy it from. There is a pub/restaurant 1 mile away and another pub serving food and a great cafe both in Falstone (1.5 miles). Enjoy birdsong and spotting local wildlife on the walking and cycling trails. This is official dark skies territory so star gazing is great in this region and a trip to the observatory is a must. Adventurists can sail, canoe, and water-ski during the season, and bike hire is available too. Visit Bellingham village for shops, pubs, and restaurants (9.5 miles).

Step through the front door into the hallway where you can store your outdoor clothing and boots. Head through to the lounge with its stone fireplace and feature walls and plenty of comfortable seating. Enjoy wonderful views of both the front garden and the water scenes through the French doors. While you are likely to spend most of your time enjoying the outdoor features, there is also a warming wood burner in the lounge adding to the cosy charm of spending an evening indoors with a Smart TV, DVDs, and a range of books for your entertainment. The kitchen/dining room has everything you need to prepare your meals and picnics, including an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and another Smart TV, perfect for keeping everyone happy. At mealtimes, you can sit together at the large dining table with views of the front garden. There is a wood burner set in the inglenook fireplace and a sofa where you can relax with a drink whilst chatting to the family cook. The ground floor accommodation is completed by the family bathroom with a shower, and WC. After a day of exploring, head upstairs to find the two delightfully presented bedrooms for a good night’s sleep; both are king-size with views of Kielder Water and plenty of storage space for your things.

Outside, there is a two-tier decking area to the rear where you can spend some time relaxing weary legs lounging in the hot tub or sitting on the comfortable garden furniture with a drink admiring the views and magnificent dark skies. Dine alfresco with the water as a backdrop. To the side, there is a charming summer house with sofas and throws positioned so you have a tranquil view of the lake at any time of the year and listen to the birdsong. Parking is off-road for two cars.

  • 2 bedrooms - 2 king-size
  • 1 bathroom - with shower, and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, 'Tassimo' coffee machine and a washing machine
  • Highchair provided, travel cot available on request
  • Wood-fired hot tub (starter pack included; including kindling, logs and firelighters. Additional logs available via honesty box system)
  • Wood burner in the lounge and dining room (starter logs provided)
  • Smart TV/DVD
  • Enclosed garden with tiered decking garden, furniture, and hot tub
  • Summer house with sofas and throws
  • Off-road parking for two cars
  • Pub and restaurant 1 mile
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Holly Hopkinson

This property joined our collection in 2022 and is managed by Holly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 32 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Susan, 2nd November 2024

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We , (both in our seventies ) and our little dog had a wonderful stay in this cottage we found it clean, tidy, surprisingly spacious , well equipped and comfortable . We felt at home especially in front of the log fires each evening.! Spectacular views across the dam and lovely walks through the forest which ever way you go. It was too cold to sit Read moreoutside but the seating are was very pleasant with planters adding some colour .We didn't use the hot tub , just not our thing ! S Hide

Reviewed by Andrew, 26th October 2024

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The cottage is perfectly located at the foot of Kielder water with an outstanding view over the lake. It is very well equipped and is really warm and cosy. The view from the bedrooms is lovely and the beds are comfortable. The hot tub is great, though does take a bit to get up.to temperature but it's location as night falls is just wonderful. The wRead morealks from the house are also lovely. I highly recommend this property if you are after a quite, comfortable scenic retreat. Hide

Reviewed by Lesley, 5th October 2024

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Reviewed by julie, 28th September 2024

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Just enjoyed a lovely relaxing week at Otterstone cottage. Location is beautiful and peaceful just what we needed. Cottage is comfortable and homely. Lovely sitting room and loved the fire so cosy. Views are outstanding. Beds are so comfy. Mattress best we have ever slept on Shower is small and my 6ft.1 son couldn't fit in it but enjoyed the bath iRead moren stead Hot tub does take ages to heat up and was a bit of a faff to keep warm so only used a cpl of times. All in all was great and would recommend Hide

Reviewed by Mark, 14th September 2024

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Lovely cottage and beautiful location.

Reviewed by Craig, 31st August 2024

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The cottage is in a lovely location and it has everything you could need, it is a bit tired and could do with a makeover but overall it was comfortable and we enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Veronique, 3rd August 2024

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Lovely peaceful place to get away & relax. The hot tub is great after long walks, amazing views. Thanks for a lovely stay.

Reviewed by Robert, 20th July 2024

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This cottage has a superb location and views over Kielder water. We loved watching the osprey which we saw daily. The cottage is dated and needs to be spruced up. Decking and plant containers needed painting as not done for a long time. Bedding plants would help in summer. Garden weeding and removal of nettles required. Comfortable inside but decorRead more a lil dated. Could be fabulous with a bit of updating. Hide

Reviewed by Steph, 13th July 2024

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Lovely cottage in fabulous, peaceful location. Downside for people who need to use the loo in night might be that the bathroom is downstairs. Good shower and bath and loads of really hot water. Would definitely return

Reviewed by Linda, 8th June 2024

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An excellent location. The cottage was well stocked with everything you would need. Wood burners added to the comfort on chilly nights.

Reviewed by Debra, 25th May 2024

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The cottage was clean but tired. However, the location and views were perfect. The large garden was appreciated and you are not overlooked. Watching ospreys catching fish and the sunsets were highlights and delightful to be seen from the cottage. The midges were beginning their season, incense sticks kept them away, but being indoors was best at duRead moresk, which is a shame with such wonderful views, but the patio doors were a bonus in the living room to continue appreciating the view from inside. Hide

Reviewed by Julie, 23rd March 2024

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Lovely comfy cottage beautiful views, hot tub takes bit off work to heat, but lovely quiet and tranquil.

Reviewed by Brendan, 2nd March 2024

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Cottage and facilities were tremendous hot tub was out of this world we did use all of the logs on the fires and the hot tub. Cottage is immaculate really nice place to stay only downside was none of the pubs were open on the Monday but it meant we spent more time in the hot tub enjoying the magnificent scenery

Reviewed by Charlotte, 24th February 2024

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We had an amazing weekend away with the dog. The cottage is perfect and the location and views were incredible. We have already booked another stay for next year.

Reviewed by June, 17th February 2024

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We had a fantastic week with our dog. Although the weather wasn't great all the time, we managed to enjoy the hot tub (takes about 3 hours to heat up). There are numerous walks from the cottage but you do have to navigate a road (forestry trucks drive too fast!) for about 200m. It's a pity the garden gate is locked so you can't walk across the fielRead mored to the dam. The cottage is warm, spacious and well-equipped. The dark skies and silence were much appreciated. We'd definitely stay there again. Hide

Reviewed by Pam, 3rd February 2024

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We loved staying at this small cosy cottage in Yarrow. A perfect position if you love walking, cycling, or just being out in the sticks. The cottage was perfect for the dog too as it was easy to keep every thing clean and he felt perfectly at home there. We had every kind of weather from the moment we arrived but we felt warm and cosy the whole timRead moree. Loved being there. Hide

Reviewed by Gail, 21st January 2024

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Absolutley love this place. This is it second visit, and will definately be going back again. Hosts were amazing especially during the blackout because of the storm. We could not recommend this enough. Thank you so much Margaret & Dave

Reviewed by Mark, 30th December 2023

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Reviewed by Damian, 9th December 2023

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The day I arrived at the cottage it was foggy and raining so I could not see the local area well. When I stepped inside the cottage felt welcoming and was very warm. It is deceptively spacious. On waking up the first morning and looking out I could not believe the views and location. Outstanding! The cottage is beautifully furnished and well equippRead moreed. It really did feel like a home away from home and I will be back. Hide

Reviewed by Kenneth, 30th September 2023

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Reviewed by Julie, 12th August 2023

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Reviewed by Janet, 22nd July 2023

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Lovely cottage in a fab quiet location. Very relaxing break would love to visit again.

Reviewed by Brian, 10th June 2023

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If you want to rest and destress this is the place to stay sitting in the hot tube watching the sunny going down in the evenings was so relaxing

Reviewed by Stephen, 3rd June 2023

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Superb tranquil location.

Reviewed by Laura, 8th May 2023

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Lovely Cottage with scenic views. A lovely relaxing spot with hot tub and outdoor space. You can also take your fur babies.

Reviewed by Richard, 15th April 2023

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The location is stunning with clear viws of the dam and Reservoir. And the night sky was superb.

Reviewed by Jenny, 8th April 2023

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Beautiful cottage overlooking Kielder Water. Lovely seating area off the lounge area to admire the views from. Location nice and quiet but shops within 20 minutes drive. Wood fired hot tub, easy to use but first heat up took about 6 hours, after that it was ready to use after about 1/2 hours heating.

Reviewed by Stephen, 1st April 2023

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Lovely period property with amazing views over the reservoir. Ideally located for walking and cycling the trails and paths around Kielder Water. Very peaceful and relaxing.

Reviewed by Sarah, 24th March 2023

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The cottage is fabulous and cosy with amazing views. It had everything we needed and would recommend. Great for time out and relaxing and great for walks around the reserve or to the pub :)

Reviewed by Sarah, 11th March 2023

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A lovely cottage in a beautiful location. Very welcoming, exceptionally well equipped. Despite it being snowy, it was cozy. If you want peace, quiet and a very rural location, this is your place. Thankyou, loved it!

Reviewed by Gail, 22nd January 2023

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This is a beautiful cottage right at the heart of kielder. The views are stunning, and at night the sky is an absolute wonder because of its location. There are easy tranquil walks. The cottage has everything you need, it's cosy and the hosts are exceptional. We can't wait for our next visit. Thank you for your hospitality, you really made our holiRead moreday Hide

Reviewed by Alison, 13th January 2023

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Lovely weekend - bit pricey but was a special treat

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