4.8★
Northumbria Coast and Country Cottages rating
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6 Guests
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3 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
* Based on a combined average customer score
126 Customer Review(s)
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John 
“This is our third visit and never disappoints.”
Just wish we could have stayed longer.
Just wish we could have stayed longer.
- John, April 2025 -
Colin “We loved our stay at hartam house, every thing we could want for a holiday stay, we will definitely be returning.”
- Colin, March 2025 -
Amanda “This house is in a perfect location, close to stunning walks along the river or in the forest our dogs loved it.”
It was warm and cosy even though it was freezing outside. The kitchen is well equipped and had every thing we needed. The beautiful flowers and wine were lovely and the property was very clean. The 9 mile ride to the shop wasn't even a chore. Thank you so much, we really enjoyed our stay. Sorry we had to leave a day early due to a dog emergency.
- Amanda, February 2025 -
Julia “Had a perfect family birthday holiday.”
There is even a stair gate for our 2 year old. Have given you 5 stars for all the facilities. My son ( who's 40th birthday it was) loved doing astronomy in the garden.) wonderful for our dog. Did the rspb birdwatch at the cottage which was a homework project for our 5 year old. Loved the log fire and walks over the back garden. Most of all much appreciated the prompt response to the power cut by the owner not his fault it was the result of exceptional weather conditions. Will be back as long as our glowing review means it will not be available! Julie Dickson and family
- Julia, January 2025 -
Vicky “It’s a nice house, well equipped and in a good location.”
However the sofa was old and well used, therefore the cushions were flat and uncomfortable. And the bay window in the lounge was incredibly drafty, so much so that we had to keep the curtains closed throughout our stay as the house was too cold otherwise. Obviously, this wouldn’t be a problem for stays in the summer months but in January it wasn’t ideal. I would potentially return to this property but not in the winter months.
- Vicky, January 2025 -
Pauline “Beautifully presented, fabulously placed cottage.”
Fantastic walks, scenery. We'll be back to stay again. Thanks for letting us stay.
- Pauline, December 2024 -
Helen “Walked in to an exceptionally clean warm house.”
Even the cutlery drawer was clean! No clutter. Space for our food. Furnishings looked new. Beds were clean and very comfortable. Nothing to fault at all. We walked from the house into the forest and to Keilder Water. As stated in a previous review, the garden opens up onto the cycle track at the top. This is quite high up in the garden and our dogs didn’t go out. A great stay and we will return as a lovely area for walking. Thank you
- Helen, November 2024 -
Hannah “Absolutely fantastic stay.”
Perfect for us humans and the dogs! Would love to return
- Hannah, November 2024 -
Jayne “House was perfect for us, stayed to avoid firework noise-very quiet.”
Good walks from the house. Top of garden isnt secure but garden large enough our dog didnt notice. Everything provided, lovely bottle wine and beautiful free roses in hall nice touch. Short walk to pub and cafe which sells basics but not open everyday during winter. But we took everything with us so not a problem. Lovely walk to keilder water from house
- Jayne, November 2024 -
David “Fantastic cottage, immaculate and very clean.”
Stayed for kielder marathon weekend and ideal location for the start. Only disappointment was that there wasn't a welcome pack and for a cottage 9 miles from the nearest shop even some T bags and milk would have sufficed. Some people were left flowers and wine but we had nothing.
- David, October 2024 -
Lorraine “Beautiful house very warm and cosy however, for me, a little bit to remote for local shops etc.”
you can not let your dogs free in garden as it’s not secure although plenty of open green spaces to take them to for toilet walk.
- Lorraine, September 2024 -
Carolyn “Exceptionally clean and cosy cottage.”
Surrounded by beautiful countryside. Fantastic beaches within 50miles. Visited Almouth beach, very clean and dog friendly.
- Carolyn, September 2024 -
Joseph “What a beautiful cottage really clean and comfortable.”
The garden was good to sit out after a long day exploring. The neighbours are all so friendly and welcoming. Me and my wife would really want to thank everyone for the opportunity to stay in such a lovely place.
- Joseph, September 2024 -
Lynn “Lovely comfortable cottage.”
Very peaceful spot and great walks from the doorstep. The dogs loved rabbit watching
- Lynn, August 2024 -
Marie-louise “Fabulous cittage with beautiful gardens.”
We had an amazing holiday with grandchildren and dogs- we all.loved Hartam House! Everything perfect, the location, the house itself, and even the occasional rain didn't spoil our week. Thank you
- Marie-louise, August 2024 -
Steven “Can not fault this cottage, it is clean comfortable and well equipped, We were lucky enough to be there on so far the only beautiful week of weather of this bad summer which meant we could sit out in the private gardens which offer total peace and quite apart from the lovely sound of the birds, The Blackcock pub in Falstone is a delight the walks around Kielder are all about getting back to nature and a visit to Hexham and Hadrians wall is well worth it.”
- Steven, June 2024 -
Beverley “The photos could do with updating, there are no views of the beautiful countryside from the living room due to the hedges in the front garden.”
Garden at the back could do with a bit of a tidy up. The house though inside is very spacious and well equipped. Great location for walks to Kielder dam. The path at the end of the garden up to the old railway line is a bit of a challenge with a low hanging tree. We unfortunately had perfect weather (warm & humid) for the thousands of midges in the garden so weren’t able to sit out. However, we did enjoy our stay and would book again, but in colder weather to avoid the midges.
- Beverley, June 2024 -
Karl “A lovely house in a fabulous location.”
Clean with everything we needed for a perfect week. Comfy beds and bedding. Lovely garden.
- Karl, June 2024 -
Graham “Tired property showing its age ie damp patches ,cracks in plaster.”
I've seen bigger toilets on a aeroplane which for a big chap was a struggle. Never been a fan of leather furniture and was proved right not comfortable at all. I think the only place I was really comfortable was in bed which was something. Garden was a bit overgrown and the track leading to the old railway line was lethal.garden furniture not worth its name and the bbq was rotten.other than that think I've said enough.
- Graham, May 2024 -
Peter “What an excellent place to stay.”
So enjoyed our visit. The cottage was lovely and great for the dogs. The walks in the vicinity are fabulous.
- Peter, May 2024 -
Deborah “Lovely property and the owner very helpful.”
Highly recommend the pub and the tearooms both dog friendly. Lots of walks and places to visit.
- Deborah, April 2024 -
Maria “Lovely quiet property and great location.”
We didn't use the car all week just walked from the door to Kielder forest, Kielder water and Falstone village. The cafe in the village is excellent. We have just booked again for next year.
- Maria, April 2024 -
Karen “Lovely cottage with all you could need, very comfy beds and crisp bedding.”
The garden is great for dogs but be advised it is open at the top. My daughter particularly lived using the telescope at night to look at the stars/moon. A great place for a base for exploring, lots of different walks literally on your doorstep from the top of the garden. Kielder Forrest is so lovely and lots of walking to be done there, it's about a 15 min walk away from the cottage and there are quite a few different paths signposted in the car park.... its beautiful on a sunny day with the view over the water.... it is huge! :) The village is literally a 10 min walk away with a lovely little pub that is very welcoming with a roaring fire and allows dogs (just make a note of the opening times) The Tea Shop is great and the owners are beyond helpful and friendly....they also allow dogs in here and the cheesecake is amazing... they also sell a small amount of essentials and some local art :) (again make note of the openjng times) Overall we really enjoyed our stay here and would definitely recommend it..... :) The only couple of recommendations I would make would be some soft furnishings/cushions on the sofa and maybe some games/cards or books for days when the weather is not so good. Other than that it was a lovely place to stay, the locals are very friendly and helpful and we would definitely go back :)
- Karen, March 2024 -
Joanne “Loved our stay in Falstone.”
Took our 2 goldens and the house is well set up for them. A great stay lovely and quiet. Weather could have been better so need to go back.
- Joanne, March 2024 -
Louise “Such a beautiful cottage in a lovely location.”
The house was well equipped & very clean. Smooth checking in process. So many lovely walks in the area and a perfect place to explore. I can't wait to come back
- Louise, February 2024 -
Helen “This was our second stay at Hartam House.”
It is extremely comfortable and was exceptionally clean on arrival. Paul the owner was friendly and very helpful. He even offered us 2 extra nights completely free of charge as there were no other bookings after us for a few days. Unfortunately we couldn't take him up on his very generous offer. The house is beautiful, the log fire a particular favourite. There were plenty logs/kindling and paper left for us to use. Bird feeders in the garden attracted a variety of birds. The area is very quiet. On a clear night the amount of visible stars was amazing. Telescope and binoculars in the cottage were put to good use. A welcome bottle of prosecco was very thoughtful, thank you. We will certainly return to Hartam House next year
- Helen, January 2024 -
Clare “Excellent property - modern, comfortable with generous proportions.”
When choosing a holiday cottage I always look at the condition of the sofas & try to see how comfy they look to be & also what the bathroom looks like. Although there isn't a photo of the bathroom, can I reassure anyone deliberating, it did not disappoint. Plenty of space, clean, modern - perfect. Oh & the sofa is comfy too! Lovely view over fields towards Kielder dam with the river to the left. Impressed with the generous central heating. Met Paul as we had arrived early who was very friendly, welcoming & helpful. We didn't meet Nurmala as she was busy preparing the house but would like to thank her for the fluffy towels, warm duvets, plump pillows & simple but elegant bedding. My elderly sat nav got a bit confused when entering Falstone, but if you check the owners directions when you reach the tea rooms you won’t have a problem. Would I stay again? Definitely.
- Clare, January 2024 -
Pauline “We had an absolute fantastic stay.”
Plenty of room for us and the dogs. Clean, well provisioned. Very welcoming. We are already planning our next visit.
- Pauline, December 2023 -
Jackie “Great walks around the area.”
Well worth a visit to the observatory, went twice, but didn't get to look at the dark skies due to poor weather. Kielder bird of prey a great experience, feeding the birds. Fantastic forest walks from there too. The site has a shop selling essentials which is nearer than Bellingham. Also a nice bar/restaurant there too, looking out on to the water. Local village pub cosy, with good food. There are quite a few houses around the property & the road to get there could be better. Would be good to have cushions on the sofa for more comfort & a bit more homely. There were only 2 of us, so didn't want to eat in the dining room. Trays would be a good addition. Nice touch with the telescope, which we managed to look through on a couple of nights
- Jackie, November 2023 -
Andrew “A brilliant location (we stayed for the Kielder Marathon weekend).”
The house is beautiful and was perfect for the 6 of us (plus baby). There is more than enough parking for cars too. The fire and availability of logs was great (though we didn't use the fire as it was still quite warm, I can imagine in the very cold weather it is fantastic. Great communication from the owner and Sykes Cottages too. We would definitely look to stay here again!
- Andrew, October 2023 -
Reg “A very well presented property - lovely and secure for the dogs.”
Great waking from the garden onto the old railway track and across to Kielder Water. Comfortable and having Netflix was great to catch up on some series (After some long and tiring hikes) Couple of minor points - Outside lights were present, but none seemed to work and the hand rail on the stirs is loose at the top fitting (Not an issue for us, but an older person may cause it to come loose if they need to use it for support. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
- Reg, September 2023 -
Darren “The oven gloves have a hole in them and need replacing”
- Darren, August 2023 -
Tracey “Excellent location, well equipped comfortable, clean house.”
Would highly recommend.
- Tracey, July 2023 -
James “We enjoyed a great week at hartham house.”
It's an ideal location for mountain biking and walking from the doorstep, so much so that we only used the car once all week. Lovely village with a play area and green gym, nice tea rooms and pub with great food, surrounded by beautiful countryside. The house was perfect for our stay.
- James, July 2023 -
Linda “Had the most relaxing and enjoyable week at this cottage despite some wet weather.”
Gorgeous garden for both humans and dogs, lots of places to explore. Perfectly situated for Kielder dam - 30 mins to walk to dam, 10 mins in car. The local tearoom is a must ( try the cheesecake! ), we will be regular visitors again next year - just booked the cottage again it was so good. Lots of activities locally -Osprey cruise, Kielder observatory, Kielder castle with the excellent burger bar, archery and rifle shooting at Waterside.
- Linda, July 2023 -
Kenneth “Great location for exploring and having a relaxing time.”
Village pub and cafe are lovely, cafe does a great breakfast and bar food at pub is fantastic. House has everything you need, very well maintained and very comfortable.
- Kenneth, July 2023 -
Catherine “We enjoyed our time at Hartam House very much.”
Local residents were very friendly and the area is beautiful. The house is clean and well equipped although a bit sterile and anonymous but that’s just our opinion and doesn’t detract from the high standard of the property. The house also overlooks and is overlooked by other properties which took a bit of getting used to even though we knew it was amongst other houses. The garden is lovely and there are plenty walks from the house. A real highlight for us was the local pub just 10 minutes walk away. A proper village pub with great atmosphere and food to match but make sure you book if you want a meal. Daily walks by Kielder Water and in the forest we’re a joy. Overall we had a great time with superb weather so thanks Paul for organising that too.
- Catherine, June 2023 -
Becky “Had a wonderfult stay - Thank you :-)”
- Becky, April 2023 -
Cathy “This was our second visit in just over a year.”
For us, with two Irish Wolfhounds, this cottage ticks all the boxes. The proximity to Kielder Reservoir is perfect and the Black Cock in the village is lovely, and they used to own wolfhounds! On a clear night, you really must step outside - the starts are amazing!
- Cathy, April 2023 -
Greg “Great property, making an ideal base to enjoy surrounding Keilder Forest.”
Well equipped and presented throughout. Really enjoyed our stay, highly recommend.
- Greg, April 2023 -
Eloise “Hartman house was wonderful!”
- Eloise, December 2022 -
Tony “Well what can we say, the cottage was so much more than expected.”
Every facility was covered. The never ending supply of fire wood was very welcoming. Everything so spotless. The nearby Kielder dam and forest within a 30 minute walk from the cottage is absolutely beautiful which we did a couple of times. Thank you to the hosts for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home.
- Tony, November 2022 -
Allison “We've been to Hartam House a few times now and it has everything we need it's clean well equipped and most importantly it's dog friendly.”
We always looks forward to going and hate having to leave.
- Allison, November 2022 -
Susan “Lovely property in a beautiful location.”
- Susan, October 2022 -
Kevin “The house is in a lovely setting With plenty of room for parking cars You can walk all the way around the outside of the house as it has a rap around garden.”
The only thing that isn’t in the house is a tumble dryer. With the unpredictable weather this would be a good benefit. The Vue from the bedroom windows is wonderful The house is set on the top of a hill and overlooking part of the kielder forest The local village is wonderful and all the nabours are very friendly In the village is a lovely pub that allows dogs in and servers great food but you must cook in advance. Their is also a very nice tea room that sells great home made cakes. Again this is very popular with walkers in the area. I would recommend this property to anyone who wand a wonderful peaceful holiday away from the crowds.
- Kevin, July 2022 -
Marcus “Hartam House was an an excellent base for exploring the area around Kielder.”
The owners were very welcoming and the house itself was lovely - well kept, clean and right on the doorstep of trails from where you could explore the reservoir and forest by bike or by foot (by car, to the south Hadrian's wall is a short drive away and the Scottish borders to the north). There's a pub a short walk away in the local village and another one just outside the village, both were very good and offered a decent choice of food. If you're looking for a break to really get away from it all, relax and explore the great outdoors, then it's highly recommended
- Marcus, July 2022 -
Tracey “A beautiful, comfy, well equipped house in a stunning location.”
Paul made us very welcome and, being close walking distance to Kielder water, gave us lots of walking choices and swimming for dogs. The garden is beautiful but, although its not totally enclosed, it opens up onto a no traffic country track and fenced fields. I can highly recommend staying here, we had a fab time.
- Tracey, June 2022 -
Paul “Hartam House was very clean on our arrival.”
The house is very well equipped, the beds were very comfortable with warm duvets. The garden was lovely and good for our two dogs and our children to play in. The bottle of wine was very well received. The owners Paul and his partner were present when we arrived and they ensured we had everything we needed. We were a party of four adults and two children and all our needs were catered for. There are plenty of walks on the door step, a park for the children, river walks, nice local pub serving good food and lovely tea room serving breakfast, lunch and drinks. All in all, a very positive experience and we would go back to Hartam House.
- Paul, May 2022 -
George “Excellent property, very well presented, very well equipped and comfortable.”
The owner was very obliging, ensuring everything was available. Lovely location with easy access to the village and local countryside.
- George, May 2022 -
Simon “The cottage was well equipped, clean and comfortable and we had a lovely relaxing break.”
The only slight negatives are that the pictures on the website led us to beleive that the cottage was more on it's own, rather than being close to several other properties and the bath towels were on the small side. Over all it was excellent, being very well located for exploring Kielder and in close proximity to a couple of very good pubs!
- Simon, April 2022 -
Gary “Had a lovely week at this clean and welcoming house .”
Great garden with walks from the doorstep. Relaxing away from it all holiday.
- Gary, April 2022 -
Janice “The cottage is clean, warm, welcoming & beautifully situated.”
We had everything we needed. A welcoming bottle of wine was much appreciated - thankyou. The garden is lovely & we were able to make the most of the beautiful weather which we were so lucky with & it provided a great space for our 2 dogs. Many thanks to the owner, Paul, and to Sykes for facilitating a smooth and stress-free change of date due to the devastating effects of storm Ahwen on the area in November.
- Janice, March 2022 -
Aileen “The cottage was very well situated.”
It has amazing views and has everything we needed. The only thing we would say the sofa maybe needed cushions as it wasn’t the most comfortable. Other than that we would definitely recommend the house to anyone
- Aileen, March 2022 -
David “The property was very comfortable and had all things required for a pleasant comfortable stay over the New Year period.”
Paul the owner was very helpful and accommodating. Having the welcome pack and the free supply of logs was much appreciated. All, including our young grandchildren enjoyed the dark sky and star gazing, as well as the walks from the house.
- David, December 2021 -
Paul “Well what can i say .”
Brill . If your into peace and quiet ,this is the place for you . Great walks from the door .. Nice little town not far away for supplies . as we say int yorkshire . itll do for me ..
- Paul, November 2021 -
Charlotte “Hartam House is a lovely house to stay in.”
The road it is on is super quiet and no light pollution. You can even see rabbits in the garden. There are 2 telescopes that you can use too. The beds were super comfy and there is plenty of storage in each bedroom. There are also lots of plug sockets. I loved that you had a small table in the kitchen and also a separate dining room. Considering the weather can be a bit hit and miss I would have liked to have a tumble dryer or at least a washing machine that can also dry. There is a pub within 5 mins walk and a tea room that is open for part of the week. The local shop is a 20 minute drive, so I recommend coming with a few provisions like milk, bread, tea etc just to tide you by the first morning or ensure you have stop to get something to cook for dinner. Would recommend Hartam House.
- Charlotte, August 2021 -
Louise “Comfortable, clean house in lovely location - can walk/cycle to Kielder Water from the door.”
- Louise, August 2021 -
John “Perfect location for a family holiday, especially for cycling.”
The house was very clean and tidy and met all of our needs. There is a playground and a pub nearby.
- John, July 2021 -
Pauline “Lovely clean comfortable well equiped house in a lovely location.”
Owner was very helpful and locals were all friendly an enjoyable stay
- Pauline, July 2021 -
Rachel “Spotlessly clean when we arrived.”
Comfy beds. Beautiful view across the wildflower meadow, use of telescopes to watch the stars, 5 mins walk to the river and its wildlife. Only 30 mins walk to Kielder Water. Lots of birds and wildlife to see. Comfortable, beautiful and relaxing.
- Rachel, May 2021 -
William “We had a lovely stay, the house is exactly as described on the website and in the reviews.”
Any disappointments were down to local pubs not open yet and locked gates on some of the less used forest walks. The garden is great for chasing the dog round, if you've the energy. We have a 30 mtr lead to stop her wandering off when not being watched closely. Thanks
- William, April 2021 -
Debbie “Beautifully situated.”
Very peaceful. Wonderful walks on your doorstep. House very spacious and clean and met all our needs
- Debbie, October 2020 -
Jason “I loved Hartam house the first thing I noticed was how clean it was.”
The bed was really comfortable but unfortunately I am allergic to feathers and the duvet was full of feathers. The grounds to the property are very well keep and very lovely to look at. A enjoyable place to stay.
- Jason, October 2020 -
Colin “The cottage was well equipped, very clean and comfortable.”
It was an excellent base for exploring Kielder, close enough to cycle onto the bike tracks. Bike storage in the shed was very useful.
- Colin, August 2020 -
Bernard “Take plenty of repellant during summer months.”
- Bernard, July 2020 -
Andrew “We are regulars - and will continue to be so at Hartam House, our "Expectations are Always Met" !”
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- Andrew, February 2020 -
Paul “The house was really top quality, lovely location.”
The host was really helpful. We all really enjoyed our stay.
- Paul, January 2020 -
Ann “A lovely modem clean house with a lovely garden and bird table attracting lots of various birds.”
A previous guest had seen a greater spotted woodpecker .but we were not that lucky although we did hear owls .the local pub was very welcoming with delicious food
- Ann, November 2019 -
David “We had such a lovely week in Hartem house.”
The owner Paul was friendly and helpful when i called for key collection. The house was clean, warm and welcoming in a stunning location ideal for us with our bicycles and our dog. We would definately return and recomend to friends and family.
- David, September 2019 -
Elizabeth “Really enjoyable week in a very quiet area.”
Cottage very nice, and owner very quick with communication.
- Elizabeth, September 2019 -
Rosemary “The cottage was great the only point I would make is we were looking for a property standing on its own judging by the photos.”
When actually it’s at the end of a street f houses.
- Rosemary, August 2019 -
Marianne “House was spotless and well equipped.”
Access to Kielder park a short walk from the bottom of the garden. A great base with which to explore the wider area including the Scottish border. What more would you want if you enjoy the outdoors? Will definitely return.
- Marianne, June 2019 -
Glynis “Wonderful holiday cottage fabulous first time we have used cottages we usually go with caravan but will do and use them again.”
We went to northumberland for first time
- Glynis, May 2019 -
Linda “Cottage was in a lovely peaceful location and the the cottage was well equipped.”
Also telescopes available for anyone interested in the night sky.Keilder water is a great location if you want to get away from all the hustle and bustle.The biggest surprise was the lack of traffic on the roads.
- Linda, April 2019 -
James “Once again it was a pleasure to stay at Hartam House; Paul has the place setup ...”
Once again it was a pleasure to stay at Hartam House; Paul has the place setup better than a ‘home from home’ and I’m looking forward to my next visit
- James, April 2019 -
Deborah “Lovely cottage in an ideal location, well equipped and spotlessly clean.”
Really nice garden with some super walks from the door. Also easy access to the lakeside way for cycling. The only downside was next doors cockerel who started crowing every morning about 4am.
- Deborah, April 2019 -
Andrew “Returned for a second time and we will definitely be back again !”
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- Andrew, March 2019 -
Jo “Really first class very clean very comfy all one could wish”
- Jo, December 2018 -
James “Paul has created a fabulous holiday cottage, with all the ‘mod cons’ you need.”
..I will definitely be booking again and perhaps bring my fishing gear next time
- James, November 2018 -
June “The cottage was lovely, everything there that was needed and more.”
It was like home from home, with beautiful flowers and wine to greet you. Only thing I think it should be clear about in advert is pets not allowed upstairs, not everyone is happy to leave their pets downstairs and being forewarned is best. Other location and cottage brill.
- June, November 2018 -
Judith “A lovely holiday cottage, very close to Kielder Water and many forest walks.”
The house is really well equipped and very comfortable. The open fire was well used as temperatures dipped during our week but we were lucky to have a few clear skies. The owner had set up a telescope in the lounge - very thoughtful as I'd told him I was interested in the dark skies experienced up there. A good local pub which welcomes dogs is a bonus. My only negative would be the single, separate toilet with no hand washing facility if someone else is using the house bathroom. We were only a group of four but if there had been six of us, I think there may have been a bigger issue. Having said that, I would be very happy to stay there again, in a small group, it's a great place. The neighbours are very friendly and came to offer us candles when we had a short power cut (which we were assured was a rare event). I'd definitely recommend to others.
- Judith, October 2018Thank you so much for your kind words regarding your stay at Hartam House and for also pointing out your issue with the lack of hand washing facilities in the separate w/c room. We welcome all constructive criticism and do our best to take the appropriate action where necessary. We have recently acquired and installed a new toilet that has an integrated hand basin and tap. We would be delighted to have you and your family return to stay at Hartam House in the future. Property Owner
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Denise “Garden would have been more pet friendly had it been enclosed, and the areas inside the house where pets where not allowed should have been specified in the advertisement.”
Other than that, a nice cottage in a superb location.
- Denise, September 2018(Owners Response) Thank you for your feedback. We do ask that dogs are not allowed in the bedrooms only. Property Owner
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Andrew “Excellent situation in a wonderful part of the country”
- Andrew, August 2018 -
Robert “A well equipped and very clean house with great views, with the added bonus of a plentiful supply of beautiful birds feeding in the garden and bird food supplied, together with direct access onto the untrafficked track behind the house for walking with the dog to either the village or to the reservoir.”
- Robert, June 2018 -
Eleanor “When I booked this property I was under the impression that it was it was in an isolated position, as suggested by the photograph.”
However, it was, in fact surrounded by other properties, some actually overlooking the house. Don't get me wrong, the area was a quiet one, and the people we met there were lovely; it was, though, not what we were looking for. If we had been made aware that the house was in such a situation we would not have booked it. The house itself was first class. It was beautifully decorated, very well equipped and had a lovely garden. The owner, Paul, was a very polite and attentive host, without actually bothering us. It is, in fact, probably the nicest property that we've stayed in. We did have a nice time, however, were initially disappointed with the location, and felt that we had been misled. Also, although the house is dog friendly, they are not allowed upstairs.
- Eleanor, December 2017 -
Johanna “My ratings may be off as they aren’t showing up clearly on iPad.”
But great stay in a lovely cottage. Paul the owner was fabulous in making sure the place was kept warm, having kept trying to get in contact to ask how we were doing. Bottle of wine and milk left for us, and Christmas decorations up to make it even more homely. Only downfall is the local area closes lots of pathways and visitor centres at this time of year.
- Johanna, December 2017 -
Chris “We had another great stay at HARTAM house everything was has it should be would recommend this cottage to anyone great for families couples and dogs.”
- Chris, October 2017 -
Jan “This cottage has everything you could possibly want.”
Clean, comfortable, well equipped and a great location.
- Jan, September 2017 -
Gordon “Second time we have booked this house, One word sums it up EXCELLENT, ...”
Second time we have booked this house, One word sums it up EXCELLENT, Location very good can walk for miles from the house, Everything you would need is in the house, home from home,
- Gordon, June 2017 -
Aubrey “The owner was concerned about the shower in the bathroom and replaced it during our first day there.”
The house was very well equipped and maintained
- Aubrey, June 2017 -
Gayle “Great cottage, perfect location, beautiful surroundings, perfect for an Easter break with new lambs and bunnies just outside your window.”
- Gayle, April 2017 -
Julia “Excellent cottage, clean and very comfortable.”
Great position in a very friendly village. We will be back! Thanks
- Julia, April 2017 -
Chris “Hartam House is a great Base to discover the delights of Northumberland the ...”
Hartam House is a great Base to discover the delights of Northumberland the house it's self is fantastic and wants for nothing the neighbours were great the house is a credit to the owner we have already booked for next year
- Chris, December 2016 -
Christine “Excellent cottage and location thank you.”
- Christine, November 2016 -
Denise “It was absolutely lovely”
- Denise, October 2016 -
Val “We loved this cottage.”
It was spacious,clean and extremely comfortable.The garden was lovely and there are many walks from the door.True it is a little overlooked by the neighbours but they are so friendly and welcoming it doesn`t really matter.The sky at night was magical and the tearooms at Falstone top rate.I would like to stay there again.
- Val, October 2016 -
Colin “Lovely house,lovely location.”
Everything we needed was provided. Dog friendly local pub and some good walks from the doorstep. LP
- Colin, September 2016 -
Paul “Our stay in Hartam House was a fabulous one for us the location was brilliant as we love to walk and averaged around 7/8 miles a day only twice having to use the car ( 1 to the Lewisburn walk & 2 the visit The College Valley near Wooler)to achieve this as there were loads of walks right from the door , our 2 Chocolate Labradors were in their element with having the little burn in the garden and lots of enclosed space to sniff .”
We met the owner Paul when he came to mow the lawn and he was a really nice chatty man making sure everything was ok with our stay and very helpful with the local area, it was our wedding anniversary on the 28th August and he left us a Bottle of Champagne, Chocolates and a card which was really thoughtful and made our day. The cottage itself was very clean and comfortable especially the beds , there was 4 of us + 2 Dogs that stayed for 10 days and we felt it would of been a bit cramped with the full occupancy of 6 , the kitchen was well stocked with a variety of utensils and enough to be able to cook full meals if you wanted to although the knives could do with being a bit sharper (our only little complaint ) and the kitchen appliances were very user friendly (but a full range of instructions available in a large file). we also met some of the neighbours while we were there and they were very friendly and chatty telling us about the local area also. All in all we had a fabulous time and the weather was quite kind to us although a little bit of drizzle one day didn't keep us in and we didn't want to leave .
- Paul, August 2016 -
Kathrin “We just liked everything; the house, the garden, the surroundings, the neighbourhood.”
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- Kathrin, July 2016 -
Sheila “Hartam House is probably the best holiday cottage I have ever had.”
Everything worked, and the local area is beautiful. Falstone is a good centre for Kielder and the local pubs do good food. It was so peaceful, too. I will certainly tell my friends about it. The dog loved it, too.
- Sheila, June 2016 -
Tony “A great cottage in a stunning location with lots of walks from the doorstep.”
It's a walkers paradise, surprised the cottage isn't rated higher than 3 stars!
- Tony, May 2016 -
K “The property was well thought out with all amenities and facilities well provided for.”
It was spacious and accommodating with well thought out kitchen and bathroom/toilet layouts, good heating and a feature open wood-log fire, if required. There were lovely views, and it was an excellent location for exploring Kielder Forest, Kielder Water, Hadrians wall and further afield. It had first class furnishings, comfortable beds and was clean and tidy, with attention paid down to the smallest details, we wanted for nothing. It had easy access, a big drive, secure bike storage and all mod-cons. Excellent accommodation.
- K, March 2016 -
Susan “Hartam House is a credit to the owner.”
It is well furnished, comfortable, warm and well equipped. It is so quiet and peaceful and the views are wonderful.
- Susan, November 2015 -
Clare “Beautiful House in a beautiful setting, could not have wished for a more relaxing holiday on this cosy and well equipped home.”
High quality fixtures and fittings, everything thought of.
- Clare, October 2015 -
Sally “A clean, well equipped house in a beautiful location.”
- Sally, August 2015 -
Keith “A well kept house with all you need to have a great holiday.”
- Keith, July 2015 -
Raymond “The house was immaculately clean and everything we needed was to hand.”
The Owner was on site when we arrived and was really pleasant and helpful.
- Raymond, May 2015 -
Daphne “Hartam House had a great location and every effort was made by the owner to make our stay a success.”
It was very clean and spacious. There were beautiful walks from the door and the activities on Kielder Water were a short distance by car.
- Daphne, April 2015 -
Clare “A superb cottage, beautifully presented and clean.”
The perfect location for exploring Kielder Water.
- Clare, March 2015 -
Allan “Lovely cottage in a great location and very peaceful”
- Allan, March 2015 -
Helen “Fantastic house.”
Very well equipped, had a beautiful log fire and was extremely clean. Had top quality furniture and was in an excellent setting.
- Helen, November 2014 -
Rachael “Lovely peaceful location but not isolated.”
The cottage was very thoughtfully equipped and it was clear that the owners took a lot of pride in providing a good experience to customers. It was a lovely cottage and really good to be able to take the dogs.
- Rachael, November 2014 -
Malcolm “The welcome pack left by owners was a unexpected bonus, good location of cottage.”
There was stunning scenery, good walks and abundant bird/wildlife. Thoroughly enjoyed a visit to Observatory.
- Malcolm, August 2014 -
Sue “Felt comfortable and relaxed.”
Very thoughtful owners ensured we were OK throughout our stay. Beautiful flowers and wine to welcome us. Highly recommended.
- Sue, June 2014 -
Donna “Fantastic property, particularly like the fact that the garden was enclosed for the dogs.”
Will certainly book again.
- Donna, May 2014 -
Linda “We loved the garden with a lot of birds, the kitchen was fine and the living room also.”
There was a lot of information in the house about things to do in the neighbourhood and there were lots of DVD's for a rainy day
- Linda, May 2014 -
Terry “Excellent location, appreciated welcome gifts, amenities close by.”
Great variety of outdoor pursuits nearby. Log fire. Full laundry available. Peaceful and relaxing.
- Terry, April 2014 -
Bryan “This was the first time that we have stayed in Northumbria.”
Upon arrival we were exceptionally pleased with the clear and concise written directions to the property. All facilities were within reasonable distance at Hexham, where we did a large shop prior to arrival. I must say that the fire in this property was the easiest that I've ever lit. A first class installation!
- Bryan, March 2014 -
Joanna “Well positioned house, great access to a multitude of walks from the doorstep.”
Very quiet and peaceful, cleaned to 5 star standard. Great attention to detail. Our twelve year old son said it was the best house ever. Would love to visit again.
- Joanna, February 2014 -
Alan “The property was in an excellent location with plenty of walks and interesting places to visit within a modest amount of driving.”
The accommodation was excellent and well equipped to a very high standard. Nice welcoming touches.
- Alan, February 2014 -
Tracey “Thoroughly enjoyable and peaceful break, will recommend, and definitely be back!”
- Tracey, November 2013 -
Richard “The property was cleaned to a 5* standard.”
A lot of effort had been put in by the owners to ensure we had a comfortable stay. This property has everything we have spent the last 13 years looking for in a holiday property. The hardest decision we had was did we go out to explore the amazing surroundings of Kielder Waters, and the Scottish Border, or did we stay in light the log fire and enjoy the house and its views! We arrived home yesterday and have already booked one of our first of many trips back!
- Richard, November 2013 -
Penny “Lovely village.”
Very cosy house, and very well decorated. Perfect setting, and would love to visit again.
- Penny, October 2013 -
Sharon “Fabulous holiday home and well situated in the quiet village of Falstone.”
- Sharon, June 2013 -
David “First class property in an excellent location with a safe dog friendly garden.”
Loved the log fire. The owners have gone to extra ordinary lengths to provide us with a memorable holiday.
- David, May 2013 -
Philip “Never been on holiday in this area before, but will come again, its very beautiful, easy going and relaxing.”
- Philip, May 2013
Summary
- Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x adult bunks
- Bathroom with bath, shower over and basin
- Separate WC
- Fitted kitchen
- Dining room
- Sitting room with open fire.
- Oil central heating with open fire in sitting room
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, slimline dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
- Fuel, power and fire starter kit with unlimited logs supplied for open fire inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Cot and highchair available on request
- Off road parking for 3 cars
- Lockable bike storage
- Lawned gardens to front, side and rear of property with furniture and BBQ
- Two well-behaved dogs welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 9 miles, pub 10 mins walk, Kielder Water and Kielder Forest 15 mins walk
- Note: A small stream runs through the garden, so please ensure children are supervised at all times.
The property
This attractive, detached cottage is situated in the pretty Northumberland village of Falstone, just a stone's throw away from Kielder Water & Forest Park.
Beautifully appointed throughout and providing light and airy accommodation, this Falstone cottage is ideal for families and friends looking for a relaxing retreat where they can enjoy time together and explore the countryside.
The front of this Northumberland cottage boasts stunning views of the surrounding forest and the North Tyne River after it exits Kielder Water.
With lovely furnishings, this Falstone cottage provides three bedrooms and a beautifully fitted, modern kitchen, a great place to prepare home-cooked food before everyone gathers together in the dining room.
The welcoming sitting room has a comfy leather sofa and chair, perfect to relax in after a day out walking or cycling.
The gardens to the side of this Falstone cottage meander up past the stream and directly to a woodland cycle path, which leads into the Kielder Forest, Kielder dam and the Lakeland Way cycle route, all just a five minute ride away, plus only 150 yards from this holiday home is the North Tyne River, where fishing can be enjoyed (permit required).
If all this sightseeing has increased your appetite, why not take a walk to the local pub or tea rooms in Falstone and sample some of the many delights on offer.
With the Scottish border just eight miles away and the Heritage Coast and Hadrian's Wall just over an hour's drive, this Falstone cottage is in an ideal position for exploring this vast historic county.
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About the location
FALSTONE
Bellingham 9 miles; Newcastleton 24.5 miles; Carlisle 49 miles.
The delightful village of Falstone lies at the foot of Kielder Water, the largest man-made lake in Northern Europe, and on the edge of Kielder Forest, the largest forest in Northern Europe. With probably the best ‘dark skies’ in England, and one of the most tranquil places in rural England, the area is ideal for outdoor activities. There are many signed walking paths through the forest, with the 26 mile Lakeside Way around the lake, as well as higher level fell walks. There are cycle tracks with different routes to suit a variety of abilities, plus fishing and an abundance of wildlife in the area, with red squirrel, roe deer and many bird species, including the Osprey. Hadrian's Wall is an easy drive away and there are many castles and fortified houses in the area, reminders from the times when the “Border Reivers” raided the Anglo-Scottish border. National Trust properties, including Wallington Hall and Cragside are also just a scenic drive away from this pretty village.