Townfoot Cottage | Elsdon | Northumbria | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

5.0★

5 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Garden / Patio
Highchair available
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

93 Customer Review(s)

Karin
September 2024

“A super holiday cottage .”

Spacious , lots of character , brilliant l

Spacious , lots of character , brilliant l

- Karin, September 2024
Kath August 2024

“We had a lovely time at this dog friendly cottage.”

Nice garden for the dog too. The owner Sarah was very approachable and friendly. We will definitely return, good food in the bird in bush village pub.

- Kath, August 2024
Caroline August 2024

“It was a lovely cottage in a great location.”

The wine and chocolates were greatly appreciated.

- Caroline, August 2024
Janine July 2024

“This is a perfectly situated, well maintained, well equipped cottage with an extremely nice host.”

Ideal for long walks straight from the doorstep or to explore the Northumberland coast, Scottish borders and the numerous stately homes in the area. Our family had a fantastic time and Sarah was a lovely host. We will definitely be coming back and would highly recommend Townfoot Cottage and Elsdon! Thank you.

- Janine, July 2024
Alan May 2024

“Fantastic cottage, everything we needed for our restful break,lovely quiet friendly village.”

Sarah was everything you need in a hostess . Highly recommend

- Alan, May 2024
Rachel May 2024

“What a Beautiful cottage, very comfortable and has everything you need and more for your holiday.”

Sarah the owner is lovely, greeted us on arrival and was very helpful and made us feel so welcome from the time we arrived until the day we left. Thank you also for the lovely bottle of wine and chocolates we received on arrival a welcome bonus. We had a wonderful time at Townfoot Cottage, so relaxing and did not want to leave, it is a little Gem in a lovely location with walks straight from the doorstep. We definitely will return. Thank you again Sarah.

- Rachel, May 2024
Louise April 2024

“As described in a lovely village - perfect for what we needed ☺️”

- Louise, April 2024
Heather April 2024

“It's so lovely to find a cottage (and owner) that just ticks all the boxes.”

Warm, comfortable, well-equipped, quiet, perfectly located and beautifully decorated (that's the cottage!). A kindred spirit with similar interests and beliefs to me (that's Sarah!). Very much hope to be back.

- Heather, April 2024
Marguerite October 2023

“Townfoot Cottage is a lovely property.”

The cottage offers many facilities that make a good holiday, and is spacious and tastefully decorated. The host (Sarah) is exceptionally friendly: she provided wine and chocolate upon arrival, and gave suggestions for things to do. When Babet was unfortunately hitting the area, she made sure to pass on recommendations and websites to check, so we’d stay safe. We very much enjoyed staying in Townfoot Cottage and seeing so much of Northumberland’s heritage.

- Marguerite, October 2023
Joanna September 2023

“It was a lovely cottage in a lovely place, we definitely want to return”

- Joanna, September 2023
Tracy September 2023

“Really cosy comfortable cottage.”

Spotlessly clean. Very nice owner, wine and chocolates much appreciated. Best cottage we’ve stayed in for years!

- Tracy, September 2023
Emma August 2023

“Lovely cottage in a beautiful location.”

Had everything we needed and the enclosed garden was great for our dog. Sarah was great and I’d definitely recommend staying here.

- Emma, August 2023
Lorraine August 2023

“This is a lovely clean and cosy cottage with everything you need for a week away.”

Elsdon Village is well placed to visit the area but with the peace and quiet to fully relax. We had a great holiday.

- Lorraine, August 2023
Jayne July 2023

“The cottage was just what we needed.”

Sarah was very welcoming. I can't think of anything that l missed or needed. There was lots of information in the cottage about the local area and beyond that was really useful. Everything was clean and well kept. A great find.

- Jayne, July 2023
Debbie May 2023

“Townfoot Cottage was lovely, very clean and comfortable.”

Sarah was really kind and helpful advising us of places to visit in the surrounding area. Would definitely go back to Townfoot Cottage.

- Debbie, May 2023
Graham March 2023

“This is the second time of staying, and once again had a very enjoyable stay.”

Very comfortable , and all needs catered for, can't wait to return again, always made to feel welcome.

- Graham, March 2023
Jenny February 2023

“The property was absolutely lovely, so cosy and well located in a beautiful spot with easy access to lots of National Trust properties and Kielder Water.”

Sarah is a wonderful and attentive host, we loved our stay and will be back, thank you

- Jenny, February 2023
Karen December 2022

“Such a lovely holiday home where you can relax on a huge sofa in front of the log burning stove while chatting to whoever is preparing food in the kitchen.”

The cottage is well proportioned with plenty of storage space and a secure back garden where our dog was free to totter. We would love to visit again in the summer and experience the garden and surrounding area in full bloom. Whatever the weather, this is a fabulous wee place just to get away from it all and Linda could not have been more welcoming - we arrived to chocolates, wine and a beautifully decorated Christmas tree - it was perfect!

- Karen, December 2022
Sally September 2022

“A lovely, well equipped, comfortable and very clean cottage on the edge of the historic village with beautiful countryside all around.”

Very dog friendly - enclosed rear garden and walks from the door. Good place to visit attractions in the National Park - like Kielder and nearby NT Wallington estate - and the coast. Thank you Sarah for being so welcoming and helpful .

- Sally, September 2022
Keith September 2022

“After a very long drive, the cottage was a welcome sight.”

The owner was there to meet us and demonstrate the quirky light switches. The wine and chocolates were a nice touch plus tea, milk and coffee available. Very comfortable sofas to sink into whilst discussing the days activities and planning the next. Local pub was a good location close to the cottage however due to staff shortage not always able to provide food, however when it did it was good. Back to the cottage review, you had everything available to make the stay like being at home, effort had been taken by owner to make it a stress free holiday. Very quiet location however the locals very friendly and would offer info about the area. The cottage could not be faulted we would like to thank the host for the effort taken to ensure all went well.

- Keith, September 2022
Matt August 2022

“Lovely cottage.”

Will definitely stay again. Thanks

- Matt, August 2022
Alan July 2022

“High quality very comfortable accommodation.”

Lovely location on the edge of a small village, with a nearby village pub which also serves food. A very quiet and peaceful location. Easy off road parking for cars and an enclosed back garden which enabled our two dogs to wander out there safely and unsupervised. Well placed for driving out to visit lots of Northumberland’s many attractive rural locations such as Kielder Water and National Trust properties.

- Alan, July 2022
Harry March 2022

“Friendly owner and lovely cottage”

- Harry, March 2022
Christine October 2021

“Very friendly host, lovely area.”

We found lots of places to visit and could have spent another week here

- Christine, October 2021
David September 2021

“A lovely well equipped cottage in an ideal location for exploring Northumberland ...”

A lovely well equipped cottage in an ideal location for exploring Northumberland The owner Sarah was very pleasant and helpful and if we return to this area we would definitely book the cottage again

- David, September 2021
Mark August 2021

“Townfoot cottage is a delightful and welcoming little cottage .”

We travelled as a family of 5 (2 adults, 3 children). The cottage provided everything we needed and the rooms were comfortable and the triple room for the children was a real bonus. Sarah was there to welcome us on arrival and a little welcome gift of chocolates and wine was really thoughtful. The cottage was well maintained and very clean on arrival and was the perfect base to explore the coastline of Northumberland and also the beauty of the surrounding national park, Keilder forest and waterfall walks. We would highly recommend this cottage and hope to return in the future

- Mark, August 2021
Jill August 2021

“Lovely cottage in a great spot for exploring.”

The cottage was clean and well equipped. The gift of wine and chocs upon arrival was a lovely touch. We explored the area and it is truly beautiful.

- Jill, August 2021
Gordon May 2021

“We really enjoyed our stay at Townfoot Cottage.”

It was very peaceful and quiet and the cottage felt like being at home. It was very comfortable and it was lovely to arrive to find chocolates and a bottle of wine on the dining table. The cottage has every facility you would require, it is very clean and the village very picturesque, we didn't get the chance to try the pub because of Covid regulations but it is only a 5 min walk from the cottage. There is a nice sit out cafe called the Impromptu cafe which serves a nice cup of tea and snacks. The area is absolutely stunning and is great for walking and cycling. Sarah the owner was waiting to greet us and she couldn't do enough to make sure we settled in well. Thank you Sarah, we will DEFINITELY be back to Townfoot Cottage

- Gordon, May 2021
Neil September 2020

“We were made to feel very welcome with chocolates and wine and a safe hello from Sarah.”

The cottage had everything we needed for our stay and the location was ideal for trips to the east coast or just lazing around with walks in the fields with Scamp. We hope to return.

- Neil, September 2020
Julia March 2020

“We had a fabulous week at Townfoot Cottage, properly dog friendly with a secure back garden, lovely walks on the doorstep and doggy treats were part of the afternoon tea waiting for us on arrival.”

Sarah the owner had really thought of everything to make the place a home from home and we cannot thank her enough for the wonderful stay we had.

- Julia, March 2020
Lynne September 2019

“Fantastic cottage in a gorgeous village with a lovely, friendly owner.”

Chocolates, wine and even biscuits for the dogs on arrival. Back garden is small but totally enclosed for the dogs’ safety and extremely private - plus lots of birds if you keep bird feeders filled up! We have been booking holiday cottages in the UK twice a year for 20+ years. We both think this is in our top 3 anywhere in country. We often say it would be nice to return but then usually try somewhere else. This is less than 3 hours easy drive from home so really do hope to make more trips here in the future. Will be a great “home from home” for a 2 or 3 night stay to recharge the batteries! Thank you so much Sarah - we WILL be back!

- Lynne, September 2019
Angela September 2019

“The owner had gone to great lengths to make us feel welcome, wine, scones, chocolates.”

The cottage was warm and cosy, the garden escape-proof (for our dog). The area was beautiful with good dog walks on the doorstep. All in all a lovely week.

- Angela, September 2019
Richard September 2019

“Well what a fantastic cottage in a lovely rural village like Elsdon and what a lovely person (Sarah) who owned the property and lived next door not only did she greet us on arrival but when we went inside she had left us a bottle of wine,a bag or Choi’s and also made us some homemade Scones with jam and Clotted cream which we have not had before and we’re the best Scones ever (thank you Sarah).”

If you get chance check out the local pub 2 mins walk with a micro brewery out the back of the pub(very good beer) and the Landlord is a great and friendly bloke so will definitely be going back.

- Richard, September 2019
Keith July 2019

“This was our 2nd stay at Townfoot Cottage and equally as enjoyable as the first visit in 2008.”

The property is ideally situated for visiting Northumberland and The Scottish Border area and the wonderful surrounding countryside. The property is clean, comfortable and we received a warm welcome from the owner Sarah, along with homemade scones, wine and chocolates, which was a lovely touch and very much appreciated. We would highly recommend this cottage and the friendly village of Elsdon.

- Keith, July 2019
Louise May June 2019

“We really enjoyed our stay at Townfoot Cottage.”

It was very peaceful and quiet and the cottage felt like being at home. It was very comfortable and it was lovely to arrive to find an afternoon tea already for you. The cottage was beautifully clean and the village very friendly. The area is absolutely stunning and sadly apart from the weather changing, it was a really enjoyable break.

- Louise May, June 2019
Michael May 2019

“Fantastic little cottage, really convenient for all the best the local area has on offer.”

Super clean. Warm and inviting, and Sarah the owner was very friendly too. Definitely recommend and hope to return ourselves.

- Michael, May 2019
Kathleen May 2019

“The cottage was very well equipped and Sarah gave us a lovely welcome.”

The table was laid ready for use to sit down and have a cuppa with a scone and jam, there was a bottle of wine and chocolates. Sarah showed us where everything was. A much appreciated guide, the area was stunning. We could not of wished for a better place to stay

- Kathleen, May 2019
Grahame March 2019

“A delightful and beautiful house.”

We very much enjoyed staying there. The owner was perfect - friendly and available if needed but never intrusive. The village is very quiet with one pub (with a restaurant) open just three days a week. But this didn't matter. The house is very well situated for day trips and walks. Hardian's wall and Vindolanda are near by and the drive there on the switchback roman roads was part of the experience. Nearby is Rothbury with a nature reserve on the way where we walked beside the lake to see the birds - and particularly hear the calls, and even feel the down draft from wings as they flew overhead. Further afield was Alnwick with a truly magnificent contemporary garden. We also went to Lindisfarne and down the coast to Alnmouth and Amble (a beautiful and wild coastline). All in all - highly recommended.

- Grahame, March 2019
Rosemary May 2018

“We had a lovely holiday at Townfoot Cottage and have booked to return.”

- Rosemary, May 2018
L April 2018

“We have visited this property on many occasions and always found it to be 10/10, with a very warm welcome from the owner who could not be more helpful.”

- L, April 2018
Harriet February 2018

“The cottage was a great base for the area!”

Cosy and comfy and a fantastic welcome from the owner! We loved the Shower and are jealous of the bathroom!

- Harriet, February 2018
L July 2016

“As always this property is of a very high standard and was an excellent base from which to travel around Northumberland.”

The welcome received was warm and sincere and help was always available if needed. A property to recommend to anyone.

- L, July 2016
Andrew September 2015

“The property was very clean and well furnished with everything we needed for our week's holiday.”

- Andrew, September 2015
Joanne August 2015

“It was a beautiful cottage in a lovely part of the country with a very welcoming owner.”

All in all it was a fabulous break!

- Joanne, August 2015
David May 2015

“A clean and comfortable property with lots to see and do.”

- David, May 2015
Ian February 2015

“The owner was very welcoming and a pleasure to meet.”

Elsdon is a very good location for exploring Northumberland which, even during a cold week in February, was very beautiful. Overall this comfy, cosy cottage was one of the best we've stayed in and we'll definitely be considering a repeat visit.

- Ian, February 2015
Henry September 2014

“Really nice, cosy cottage and friendly owner too!”

Lots of walking and cycling (road and mountain biking) nearby. It was very nice to return to Townfoot Cottage and light up the fire!

- Henry, September 2014
Patsy September 2014

“Beautiful cottage, the owner had paid great attention to detail and provided lots of extra finishing touches.”

The best equipped kitchen ever. The quality of the towels and bedding were very good too.

- Patsy, September 2014
Janet June 2014

“Never been to Northumberland before - lovely lovely place.”

Cottage was lovely and the owners very pleasant, it was ideally suited to our need for somewhere central to the area but also peaceful but not miles from amenities. Avid National Trust members so was fantastic, visitors with us from Australia so we were able to show them the UK at its best, although the weather could have been kinder.

- Janet, June 2014
Roy May 2014

“The cottage was of a very good standard and the owner extremely welcoming.”

Located in a lovely part of Northumberland in a quiet village, which made for a relaxing holiday. Would stay again.

- Roy, May 2014
Sara September 2012

“The cottage was spacious but very cosy and we loved having the log burner.”

The village was lovely and there is plenty to explore in the local area.

- Sara, September 2012
Jane August 2012

“This cottage was a home from home.”

Comfortable and spacious yet cosy. A very warm welcome from the owner and amazing attention to detail. One of the very best we have stayed in and we've been doing cottage holidays for many many years!

- Jane, August 2012
John June 2012

“A very quiet and peaceful village.”

We were welcomed with a bottle of wine, chocolates and scones.

- John, June 2012
Mr Hoskins April 2011

“A lovely cottage in a quiet location, but reasonably central for the areas of Northumberland that we wished to visit.”

- Mr Hoskins, April 2011
L October 2010

“It was our 4th visit and there were the usual high standards at the property.”

Warm welcome from the owner and no complaints whatsoever.

- L, October 2010
Denise September 2010

“Good location for exploring Northumberland (our first holiday in this area).”

Warm welcome from owner (scones and tea on arrival; plus wine and chocolates). Comfortable and well equipped cottage.

- Denise, September 2010
Bill June 2010

“A warm welcome when we arrived.”

A great property to stay at in a wonderful area of England.

- Bill, June 2010
Mr Grantham June 2010

“A delightful cottage in a lovely area within easy reach of many attractions.”

- Mr Grantham, June 2010
Margaret September 2009

“Great for a couple, a family or group of friends.”

- Margaret, September 2009
Joanne August 2009

“Townfoot cottage was a great property of a very high standard.”

It was very clean and inviting, had everything that we needed and lots of storage space. It is situated in an area with lovely scenery and is a good base for people visiting Northumbria for the first time. The owner of the cottage was next door and therefore easy to speak to when we needed information. I would highly recommend this cottage and the area.

- Joanne, August 2009
Andrew July 2009

“The cottage was very nice and very well equiped the owner who lives next door was very friendly.”

A fresh pot of tea and jam and scones were on the table when we arrived and a gift of wine and chocs were nice touches. Thank you

- Andrew, July 2009
Joan June 2009

“A lovely cottage, so well equipped, to be highly recommended.”

Highlights of our visit to Northumberland were Cragside, Alnwick Castle & gardens, and Bamburgh. We certainly hope to return!

- Joan, June 2009
L May 2009

“Excellent as always!”

- L, May 2009
Gregory August 2008

“This is the fourth time we've been back.”

We love the property and the location. We always find something different to do in the surrounding area, i.e National Trust properties, castles and historical sights such as Hadrians Wall and Holy Island, pretty villages and the unspoilt beaches. A lovely family holiday.

- Gregory, August 2008
Deborah August 2008

“A very warm welcome to a comfortable cottage.”

- Deborah, August 2008
Keith June 2008

“We would highly recommend this property and hope to return.”

An absolute gem! From the welcome of tea and scones, chocs and wine, everything was first class. Lovely area, friendly local pub.

- Keith, June 2008
Mary February 2008

“For a quiet holiday in a well-equipped and cosy cottage, this was excellent.”

The owner was very welcoming, but never intrusive.

- Mary, February 2008
Sheena July 2007

“Excellent cottage, lovely welcome from owner.”

So peaceful and quiet, locals very pleasant and new owners of village pub served really good food and were very friendly. If you want a peaceful relaxing holiday away from all the hustle and bustle, this is the place to go.

- Sheena, July 2007
Karen October 2006

“A very welcoming and helpful owner.”

The cottage was furnished to a high standard.

- Karen, October 2006
Michael July 2006

“Exceeds the high standard we have come to expect from Sykes.”

- Michael, July 2006
Sheila May 2006

“We always enjoy our trips to Northumberland and the weather was particularly kind to us this time!”

We visited all the usual haunts - Bamburgh, and the beautiful coast, Keilder, Morpeth, Alnwick and a couple of trips into Scotland.

- Sheila, May 2006
Richard February 2006

“The fantastic fresh scone and tea were welcome!”

Most unexpected! A very nice cottage - no complaints whatsoever.

- Richard, February 2006
Gary February 2006

“An ideal setting with an extremely helpful owner next door.”

This cottage was fantastic and "fully loaded"! The owner has placed literature for all attractions, houses and other very useful information. Great for an "away from it all" break!

- Gary, February 2006
Claire October 2005

“A beautiful cottage, made very welcoming.”

It was in a central position for visits.

- Claire, October 2005
Anne September 2005

“The cottage was excellent, the welcome superb, the little extras yummy.”

Thank you. This cottage is an ideal base for discovering the delights of Northumberland, the superb castles, the wonderful beaches, Beamish living museum; the walks are plenty and varied and these are just a few of the attractions. It is the first time we have been to this part of the country, but we would love to go back.

- Anne, September 2005
Peter August 2005

“Excellent location--quiet and good touring/walking base.”

Very friendly and helpful owner. Lots of info and maps on hand. Sensible pricing.

- Peter, August 2005
Roger August 2005

“The accommodation was great.”

We were most impressed with the welcome received...The whole area was a great place to visit and made for a very enjoyable holiday.

- Roger, August 2005
Emma June 2005

“A very good cottage in a pretty location.”

- Emma, June 2005
Rosemarie April 2005

“Friendly and helpful owner next door, lovely quiet location.”

- Rosemarie, April 2005
Michelle March 2005

“Very friendly welcome.”

Homely and thoughtful 'extras' appreciated. Excellently maintained property, very comfortable. Ideal base for touring this beautiful area.

- Michelle, March 2005
Jason & Joanne December 2004

“It was a lovely remote cottage for a Christmas break and very close to drive to Scotland.”

Owner was very welcoming and very helpful. There was nothing missing from the cottage that was highly essential and even my 2 kids had fun.

- Jason & Joanne, December 2004
David September 2004

“Super beds, loads of towels.”

Multi fuel stove warmed the whole house. Good food at the pub but not open Sun. or Mon.

- David, September 2004
keith February 2004

“Attractive and well laid out cottage, with real charm.”

Friendly welcome from owner. Free internet access and great gammon and chips at local pub!

- keith, February 2004
Sharon October 2003

“Exceptional property with a great host.”

- Sharon, October 2003
Peter September 2003

“Charming owner, nice cottage .”

- Peter, September 2003
Philip August 2003

“Nice location for a peaceful break.”

- Philip, August 2003
Janice June 2003

“Very quiet location.”

Local pub open from 7pm but very good food and service.

- Janice, June 2003
David June 2003

“Delighted with the quality of the decoration, cleanliness and equipment.”

- David, June 2003
D R May 2003

“Warm welcome and lots of useful info about the area and its attractions in the property.”

- D R, May 2003
Yvonne December 2002

“We wanted a relaxing break in cosy surroundings, and this is exactly what we got.”

Sykes were very helpful in advising us on the choice of property and area. The property owners in the adjoining property provided a super welcome (including tea and cake!), but then left us to our own devices. The property is probably the nicest we have stayed in, and the surrounding countryside is beautiful. Quite perfect!

- Yvonne, December 2002
Eirlys November 2002

“We have stayed in several cottages but this was the best one.”

There was a warm welcome by the owners and we will definitely be going back.

- Eirlys, November 2002
Diane October 2002

“The cottage was wonderfully cosy to come back to even if the weather outside was wet and wild.”

- Diane, October 2002
Dr Elston October 2002

“A real home from home.”

A very nice welcome from the owners which was welcome after the journey.

- Dr Elston, October 2002

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x family with 3 single beds (both bedrooms have basins)
Bathroom with L shaped bath and shower, basin, bidet and WC
Well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen with centre dining table and stone flagged floors
Comfortable sitting room and woodburning stove
LPG central heating and woodburning stove
Double electric oven with separate gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine
Smart TV with on-demand services
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
highchair on request
Front garden with off road parking
Private sheltered garden to the rear with garden furniture and BBQ
Secure bike storage
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop in Otterburn 2 miles and pub 7 miles
Note: Check-in 5pm
Please note this property is for holiday letting, any working parties looking to book, please enquire with the office
Please note if you are bringing an electric vehicle, there are charging points within 10 miles of the Cottage, at Thropton and Bellingham
Please note that for safety reasons guests are not permitted to use the Cottage mains electricity supply to charge electric vehicles

The property

A delightful Grade II listed property, in a wonderful peaceful setting, on the edge of the village of Elsdon.

Townfoot Cottage adjoins the owner's farmhouse and was originally an old farm cow byre.

Decorated, equipped and furnished to very high standards throughout, the cottage has retained much character with rugs over stone flagged and wooden floors.

The bathroom has an L-shaped shower bath, offering the best of both - a proper shower with glass hinged shower door, and a spacious deep bath for long hot soaks after a days walking.

A tall chrome towel radiator keeps the room toasty warm.

The cottage enjoys views over Elsdon Burn towards the hills beyond, and is excellently situated for enjoying a variety of walks, including Hadrian's Wall, coastal paths and the Cheviot and Simonside hills.

Boasting lots of activities for the outdoors enthusiasts to enjoy, the area is great for watersports and fishing.

Also secure storage is available for those bringing bikes on which to explore this lovely part of the world and enjoy the many cycle routes and mountain biking trails in the area.

A warm and comfortable retreat from which to discover this ancient and fascinating area.

Elsdon’s pub, the ‘Bird in Bush’ is only five minutes’ walk away and is right on the village green.

It is open most days for food and drink.

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About the location

ELSDON

Otterburn 2 miles; Rothbury 10 miles.

Set in the heart of the Cheviots, on the edge of the Northumberland National Park, the unspoilt village of Elsdon lies in a sheltered hollow amidst beautiful fells, rolling moorland and woodlands. The area is steeped in history, and has numerous listed sites within the Parish, dominated by the fortified Pele Tower. The village of Elsdon has been described as the perfect Northumbrian village, with an ancient parish church, an extensive village green and the remains of a Motte and Bailey Castle, as well as the famous gibbet at the summit of Gallow Hill, with wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. There are several pubs within a 15-minutes drive of the cottage, including The Redesdale Arms, a 16th century coaching inn known locally as the 'First and Last' Inn on the way to Scotland. There is a good range of shops in the small but attractive market town of Rothbury within easy driving distance, and with the National Cycle Route (No 68) running close by, this is spectacular walking and cycling country. A peaceful area full of interest to explore!

Please note this property is for holiday letting, any working parties looking to book, please enquire with the office.

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Reviews & Ratings

“A super holiday cottage .”

“We had a lovely time at this dog friendly cottage.”

“It was a lovely cottage in a great location.”

“This is a perfectly situated, well maintained, well equipped cottage with an extremely nice host.”

“Fantastic cottage, everything we needed for our restful break,lovely quiet friendly village.”

“What a Beautiful cottage, very comfortable and has everything you need and more for your holiday.”

“As described in a lovely village - perfect for what we needed ☺️”

“It's so lovely to find a cottage (and owner) that just ticks all the boxes.”

“Townfoot Cottage is a lovely property.”

“It was a lovely cottage in a lovely place, we definitely want to return”

“Really cosy comfortable cottage.”

“Lovely cottage in a beautiful location.”

“This is a lovely clean and cosy cottage with everything you need for a week away.”

“The cottage was just what we needed.”

“Townfoot Cottage was lovely, very clean and comfortable.”

“This is the second time of staying, and once again had a very enjoyable stay.”

“The property was absolutely lovely, so cosy and well located in a beautiful spot with easy access to lots of National Trust properties and Kielder Water.”

“Such a lovely holiday home where you can relax on a huge sofa in front of the log burning stove while chatting to whoever is preparing food in the kitchen.”

“A lovely, well equipped, comfortable and very clean cottage on the edge of the historic village with beautiful countryside all around.”

“After a very long drive, the cottage was a welcome sight.”

“Lovely cottage.”

“High quality very comfortable accommodation.”

“Friendly owner and lovely cottage”

“Very friendly host, lovely area.”

“A lovely well equipped cottage in an ideal location for exploring Northumberland ...”

“Townfoot cottage is a delightful and welcoming little cottage .”

“Lovely cottage in a great spot for exploring.”

“We really enjoyed our stay at Townfoot Cottage.”

“We were made to feel very welcome with chocolates and wine and a safe hello from Sarah.”

“We had a fabulous week at Townfoot Cottage, properly dog friendly with a secure back garden, lovely walks on the doorstep and doggy treats were part of the afternoon tea waiting for us on arrival.”

“Fantastic cottage in a gorgeous village with a lovely, friendly owner.”

“The owner had gone to great lengths to make us feel welcome, wine, scones, chocolates.”

“This was our 2nd stay at Townfoot Cottage and equally as enjoyable as the first visit in 2008.”

“We really enjoyed our stay at Townfoot Cottage.”

“Fantastic little cottage, really convenient for all the best the local area has on offer.”

“The cottage was very well equipped and Sarah gave us a lovely welcome.”

“A delightful and beautiful house.”

“We had a lovely holiday at Townfoot Cottage and have booked to return.”

“We have visited this property on many occasions and always found it to be 10/10, with a very warm welcome from the owner who could not be more helpful.”

“The cottage was a great base for the area!”

“As always this property is of a very high standard and was an excellent base from which to travel around Northumberland.”

“The property was very clean and well furnished with everything we needed for our week's holiday.”

“It was a beautiful cottage in a lovely part of the country with a very welcoming owner.”

“A clean and comfortable property with lots to see and do.”

“The owner was very welcoming and a pleasure to meet.”

“Really nice, cosy cottage and friendly owner too!”

“Beautiful cottage, the owner had paid great attention to detail and provided lots of extra finishing touches.”

“Never been to Northumberland before - lovely lovely place.”

“The cottage was of a very good standard and the owner extremely welcoming.”

“The cottage was spacious but very cosy and we loved having the log burner.”

“This cottage was a home from home.”

“A very quiet and peaceful village.”

“A lovely cottage in a quiet location, but reasonably central for the areas of Northumberland that we wished to visit.”

“It was our 4th visit and there were the usual high standards at the property.”

“Good location for exploring Northumberland (our first holiday in this area).”

“A warm welcome when we arrived.”

“A delightful cottage in a lovely area within easy reach of many attractions.”

“Great for a couple, a family or group of friends.”

“Townfoot cottage was a great property of a very high standard.”

“The cottage was very nice and very well equiped the owner who lives next door was very friendly.”

“A lovely cottage, so well equipped, to be highly recommended.”

“Excellent as always!”

“This is the fourth time we've been back.”

“A very warm welcome to a comfortable cottage.”

“We would highly recommend this property and hope to return.”

“For a quiet holiday in a well-equipped and cosy cottage, this was excellent.”

“Excellent cottage, lovely welcome from owner.”

“A very welcoming and helpful owner.”

“Exceeds the high standard we have come to expect from Sykes.”

“We always enjoy our trips to Northumberland and the weather was particularly kind to us this time!”

“The fantastic fresh scone and tea were welcome!”

“An ideal setting with an extremely helpful owner next door.”

“A beautiful cottage, made very welcoming.”

“The cottage was excellent, the welcome superb, the little extras yummy.”

“Excellent location--quiet and good touring/walking base.”

“The accommodation was great.”

“A very good cottage in a pretty location.”