Scotchcoulthard Farm and Self-Catering Holiday Cottages is situated four miles north of Hadrian's Wall in The Northumberland National Park at its most spectacular part. It is halfway between Carlisle and Hexham on the edge of Wark Forest which leads into Kielder Forest. It is necessary to cross the wall to reach Scotchcoulthard and the sites of Housesteads, Vindolanda and The Roman Army Museum are only a short distance away.
Although remote, Scotchcoulthard is not isolated. It is possible to be parked in The Metro Centre, Newcastle, Carlisle, The Lake District or Scotland within an hour. Set on a small farm within 180 acres it is surrounded by splendid scenery with magnificent views and not another inhabited dwelling in sight.
Although remote, Scotchcoulthard is not isolated. It is possible to be parked in The Metro Centre, Newcastle, Carlisle, The Lake District or Scotland within an hour. Set on a small farm within 180 acres it is surrounded by splendid scenery with magnificent views and not another inhabited dwelling in sight.
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2. Follow this B6318 (Military) road for about 7 miles passing the 'Milecastle Inn' on the right hand corner of cross roads. DO NOT TAKE THE TURNING OPPOSITE THE MILECASTLE. 1st left after about mile signposted 'Cawburn' and 'Edges Green'. Then follow 'Local' directions below. If on the A69 continue to Bardon Mill which you will find with the Garage on the right and The Little Chef on the left.
The open fire in the living room kept the cottage lovely and warm and the views of the open countryside were second to none. If your looking for somewhere in the middle of nowhere this is the place. The nearest big town Hexham in roughly 40 mins away. The drive to the cottage takes you over the wall at Caw Pass and a further 2-3 miles takes you onto an unmade road down to the farm.
We are 7 miles from the nearest town (Haltwhistle) with the last 4 miles only passing about 6 houses. Please do not drive on the hay meadows (even if there are already tyre tracks) It ruins the meadow and you can get stuck. If that should happen we have to get the local farmer to come and pull you off!
The self-catering cottages all have extensive views and open out onto patio and lawned areas. The grassed area at the back of The Byre and Hawthorn is ideal for ball games and is edged by trees. As we welcome dogs there are plenty of places to walk your dogs and let them have a good run or splash in the streams.
Hawthorn is a three bed-roomed cottage, though it is mainly let as a two bedroom in a combination to suit the guests needs. The twin bedroom is the walk through to one of the bedrooms. There is an extra single bed in the double room, accessed by a ladder above the stairwell. As you enter the door there is a pine staircase ahead with the living room and kitchen on either side.
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Penny Sutherland
Nov 02, 2021
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Perfect hideaway quite literally in the middle of nowhere. Beautiful cottages, fully equipped, full of character and very comfortable. Just returned from a 2 week stay with our 3 dogs who loved being called for by the farm dogs Lenny and the beautiful Sadie to come out to play and who accompanied us on our walks around the farm and the surrounding areas. Loved it so much we have already booked to return next year. Lots to do with Hadrian's Wall nearby and of course the dark skies
Rona Robertson
Oct 26, 2021
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Becky Longthorne
Nov 30, 2019
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Leslie Wykes
Aug 23, 2017
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Stayed here January 2017 absolutely amazing, really relaxing and a great hideaway from the hussle and hussle of everyday life. Brilliant walked for us and our two collies. Nothing was to much trouble great hosts my wife first visited was with her mum they recommended it to me and me and my wife went and found it to be a great chill out. I would definitely go again and recommend it.
