Located in Northumberland National Park, Birch Cottage offers a warm and welcoming retreat with a multi-fuel burner, beamed living room ceilings and an inglenook fireplace. Relax amid panoramic views over Whitelee Fell National Nature Reserve or watch wildlife on the live feed TV. Enjoy private parking, 100mb fibre-optic WiFi and an enclosed garden with furniture.
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9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroom
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Birch Cottage- 15841
Explore the Roman wall, Lindisfarne, Alnwick Castle, Kielder Forest Park and the Scottish Borders with wildlife in abundance.. Ground Floor:
Living room: Sky, DVD Player, CD Player, Multi-Fuel Burner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Gas Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Four Poster Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and 100mb fibre-optic Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for multi-fuel burner included. Cot and highchair available on request.. Small enclosed garden with garden furniture. 7kw EV fast charging point for electric vehicles. Private parking. No smoking. Please note: The property has a natural water supply from a spring.. Birch Cottage has a multi-fuel burner for a warm and welcoming interior, perfect for relaxing after a day exploring. Relax amid spectacular and dramatic scenery in this gloriously unspoilt part of Northumberland. Lying within the Northumberland National Park and enjoying panoramic views over Whitelee Fell National Nature Reserve, the cottages are former shepherd’s cottages on the owner’s sheep farm, renovated to a very good standard and retaining lots of character. Oak Cottage and Birch Cottage have beamed living room ceilings and all three have inglenook fireplaces with multi-fuel stoves for a warm and cosy atmosphere as well as power showers in the bathroom. There are wildlife cameras which feed live pictures direct to the flatscreen TV in each cottage, so you can watch barn owls, badgers and other wildlife. The area is rich in wildlife and ideal for walkers. Whitelee Farm is an idyllic base for exploring the Roman wall, Lindisfarne, Alnwick Castle, Kielder Forest Park and the Scottish borders. Newcastle and Edinburgh are within an easy drive. Shopping in Otterburn and Jedburgh, both 15 minutes away.
Birch Cottage can be booked together with Oak Cottage (16498) and Rowan Cottage (80119) to accommodate up to 13 people.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 3 pets
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Freezer
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
CD player
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In a rural location
On a lake
On a river
Things to do
Fishing
Ecotours nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Electric car charging station
Garden
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 3 pet(s)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Northumberland National Park and Cross Borders Drove Road reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Jedforest Deer & Farm Park and Heart of Hawick. Kielder Observatory and Scott's View are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours. Visit our Newcastle-upon-Tyne travel guide
Situated on a river, this cottage is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Northumberland National Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Jedforest Deer & Farm Park and Mary Queen of Scots House. Jedburgh Abbey is 12.4 mi (20 km) away.
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Birch Cottage- 15841 Reviews
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Really enjoyable my 2 night break in Birch cottage.
Really enjoyable my 2 night break in Birch cottage. Very comfy. The greyhounds loved it. Very friendly hosts and pleasure to meet you both. Would definitely stay again and recommend.Lovely scenic position and just off the A68.
Clare Clark
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Christopher Hines
6 May 2025
We regularly visit Northumberland and love the area.
We regularly visit Northumberland and love the area. Birch cottage being just south of Carter Bar was ideal for us as we also visited relatives in the Scottish Borders. This is an excellent location for visiting this Beautiful rural area , the cottage had all the amenities we required and the local bird life was lovely to see. The owners were friendly and welcoming. We will happily rebook if available when we plan our trips next year .
Christopher Hines
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Aston Goundry
7 Apr 2025
Our family really enjoyed staying here.
Our family really enjoyed staying here.We arrived late to the scent of honeysuckle and roses and we were surrounded by wildlife and beautiful dark skies.The cottages are charming historic farm workers cottages. They’re lovely and have everything needed. A nice comfortable sitting room for socialising.The owners are very friendly. Be prepared to offer a cup of tea and have a nice chat.There’s a lovely roadside cafe a few miles south. Northumberland itself is a lovely place. Yes they’re a little rustic and there are a few little faults like 1 radiator that needs to stay on.So if you are expecting pristine perfection then spend an absolute fortune on a city hotel. If you’re happy with rural and lovely then you should have a nice time
Aston Goundry
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Debs Lucas-Byrne
9 Aug 2025
Wonderful hosts, beautiful cottage, home from home.
Wonderful hosts, beautiful cottage, home from home. Lots of walks & beautiful, scenic views. Not suitable for people with walking difficulties
Lovely cosy cottage, very warm and great to have coal fire burning when we arrived - thank you! Only feedback is could have done with a few more plates and bowls and perhaps a couple of firelighters.
Rowan S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Barry Marriott
5 Oct 2025
The nearest amenities are some distance away, so for people who may be used to just nipping out to t
The nearest amenities are some distance away, so for people who may be used to just nipping out to the shop for something, you need to plan. But the remoteness of the location suited us
Cottage is just perfect. Very well equipped and comfortable with amazing views. Fantastic base .
A real gem. Such a lovely warm welcome. The wildlife webcam was amazing.
Mark W.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Martyn
1 Nov 2020
Great location with fantastic views!
The cottage was great, very clean and very comfy.
Great location with fantastic views!
The cottage was great, very clean and very comfy. The fire is great for winter nights.
It’s a little bit of a trek to any civilisation or shops, which was absolutely fine for us.
The wildlife cameras linked to the tv and a great addition, and kept the kids entertained and engaged.
Would you stay again? Absolutely, yes.
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Martyn
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Philippa
13 Sept 2020
We had a lovely week in Birch cottage.
We had a lovely week in Birch cottage. It is an excellent place to get away from it all. Our hosts were very friendly and helpful. The surrounding countryside is beautiful, we were lucky to be there when all the heather was in flower turning the hills purple. Our toddler loved staring at the birds in the garden (so many birds!) and saying hello to the sheep in the field.
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Philippa
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Andy
16 Aug 2020
Lovely cottage in an lovely location.
Lovely cottage in an lovely location. John and Jill were fantastic hosts. It is quite a remote location but all the better for it with stunning scenery, quiet and plenty of wildlife (especially on the wildlife cameras). Would definitely recommend.
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Andy
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Audrey
30 Sept 2019
Lovely warm cosy cottage with all mod cons.
Lovely warm cosy cottage with all mod cons. Where myself, daughter and son in law, granddaughter plus two dogs were very comfortable for our weeks stay.The owners made us very welcome on arrival, they are a really lovely couple. Would not recommend the area for anyone with mobility problems. Sept. 2019
Audrey
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Anthony
8 Sept 2019
Lovely old cottage in quiet secluded country surroundings.
Lovely old cottage in quiet secluded country surroundings. The owners, John and Jill are really friendly helpful people. If you want peace and quiet then this is for you. The only down side is that you are miles from any shops , pubs or towns and you need to drive a fair distance to seek out any of these facilities. Make sure you take adequate provisions with you. We loved it.
Anthony
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stuart
20 Aug 2019
Took or family on a much needed getaway, the plan being to relax away from the hurly burly in some b
Took or family on a much needed getaway, the plan being to relax away from the hurly burly in some beautiful scenery, potter around the local sights and mostly have some much needed down time.
John & Jill were so lovely, making us feel very welcome, helping where needed.
We visited Hadrian's Wall, Hexham Abbey, Lindisfarne, Cragside and a fair bit of Jedburgh.
Stuart
From a partner site
8/10 Good
David
9 Jul 2019
Birch cottage is a fantastic location for all that North Northumberland has to offer.
Birch cottage is a fantastic location for all that North Northumberland has to offer. The host's were excellent and very friendly. The cottage has everything you'll need a comfortable stay. The wildlife is outstanding and the CCTV around the farm is brilliant.
One downside was the late check-in and early checkout. meant a two night stay was very short and felt we had to rush out on the morning we left.
We would definitely stay longer if we had the chance. A really pleasant stay in a beautiful location. Beware the morning and evening Midges.
David
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jaime
31 Mar 2019
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A gorgeous cottage set in a stunning location, very rural and quite remote, hence lower score for local amenities, but that was fine by us! John and Jill are fabulous hosts and we would definitely recommend this cottage to friends!!!!!
Jaime
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Hannah
24 Feb 2019
Beautiful cottage in a lovely location.
Beautiful cottage in a lovely location. Jill and John are the perfect hosts. Local amenities in Jedburgh or Otterburn. 40 minutes to Kielder Forest and Water park. Scotland is a few minutes drive away.
Cottage is well equipped and so cosy and warm. Nice enclosed garden for the dogs to run around in and beautiful walks close by. We had no mobile phone reception, but that didn't bother us! Really good Wi-Fi available at the cottage. My son loved the nature camera, especially watching the barn owls. Would definitely visit again.