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Drovers Rest is a holiday cottage in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumbria. Book Drovers Rest online today. This page contains information about Drovers Rest including photos, reviews and more.
Prices start at £259.00 per week.
Overview
With a twin room and a double bedroom, this is an ideal property for a small family, a group of friends or two couples to enjoy a few days of walking and sight seeing. All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire.
Set in an isolated position on the edge of the Northumberland National Park is this charming, stone built cottage, just three miles from Otterburn and seven miles from Bellingham. This wonderful, single-storey property is peacefully located in the surrounding countryside whilst the open-plan living area and delightful lawned garden with patio are the perfect accommodation for a relaxing break. There are great facilities for fishing, horse riding and golf nearby, as well as Hadrian's Wall and a variety of beautiful National Trust homes and gardens. Northumberland is a heady combination of fishing villages, market towns, sandy beaches, magnificent castles and historic Hadrian's Wall, tied together by beautiful countryside and abundant wildlife.
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Location, Location, Location!
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The delightful village of Otterburn is an incredibly tranquil little place, but this was once the site of the famous 1388 Scottish victory over the English. As the former home of a thriving weaving industry, the town was once known for the world famous Otterburn Mill, an integral part of the settlement's past. Close to the banks of the River Rede and situated between the hills and moors of the North Tyne Valley there are numerous excellent walking facilities in the area as well as a popular Coast-to-Coast route for cyclists. The beautiful Kielder Forest and Waters are close by as is the Roman construction of Hadrian's Wall, both of which are worth visiting. The area also provides fantastic fishing, horse riding and nature watching amidst superb, tranquil countryside.
Reviews
"My wife and i plus a small dog had a wonderful weeks holiday, the cottage was well maintained and John and Ann the owners where so friendly and helpful without being intrusive , the scenery was outstanding the forest and mountain, the cottage is only 11 miles to Scottish boarder there where so many places to visit we didn't fit them all in so hopefully we will be back next year, thank you Ann and John .from Heather and Les ."
"Cosy cottage with expansive views of the surrounding countryside. Otterburn is only 3 miles away where you can buy supplies in the village shop then visit Otterburn Mill, the cafe is well worth a visit and you can take dogs in the shop and cafe. Hexham and Hadrians Wall is about a 30 minute drive on quiet roads, Hexham Abbey is well worth a visit as is the market. Keillor Forest is a short drive and there are footpaths all over the place. The cottage itself is owned by the very helpful, friendly Ann and John. It is light, very clean, welcoming and has everything you need for your self catering holiday. We cannot wait to return."
"A lovely warm friendly and welcoming property. A get away from the rat race sort of place. Ann & John very helpful. John even kindly helped make it even darker to enable hubby to use his telescope in this wonderful dark sky region. Shame he couldn't move the clouds but it gives us an excuse to visit again!"
"Spent a lovely half-term week at Drover's Rest. It's warm and very well equipped. The owners made us feel very welcome without being intrusive. The cottage is easy to find, being well signposted and handily placed near to a main road, but no traffic noise at all. Spectacular views and incredibly clear skies at night. Plenty to see & do in the local area, the cottage is also within reach of Hadrian's Wall, Cragside and the many coastal attractions. It's also dog-friendly which is a major plus."
"Had a wonderful holiday at Drovers Rest,Cottage had everything you could need.Very much pet friendly and owner friendly, really made you feel at home.Great views and very peaceful location.Plenty to do and places to visit. Ann &John made you feel so welcome, John is a great character didn't, get a chance to drive his ride on mower, but he did take me for drive in his Porsche."
"We have just returned from our week at Drivers rest. The property is warm, comfortable and we'll equipped. The photographs do not do the location justice the views are stunning. Ann and John are very friendly and leave you to enjoy the holiday. There is a lot to see and do around the area. We had never been to Northumbria before but will definitely return to Drivers rest. We didn't want to leave."
"We stayed a week at this amazing cottage it was so welcoming and all the rooms were fully equipped the scenery was amazing too the owners John and Ann were so friendly and made us really welcome. Plenty of places to visit and loads of information in the cottage . Will definitely be going back there . "
"Lovely cottage in the perfect location, the view from the kitchen door is wonderful. John and Ann were very friendly. Perfect place to explore from, very comfortable to come home to. Can't wait to go back, it was our first visit to Northumberland and definitely won't be our last. "
"the cottage is very comfortable and well equipped ,and is well placed for easy access to Jedburgh, keilder,hexham and Newcastle . fantastic scenery all around, this is our second visit to drovers rest and we will be returning again in the future . the owners Ann & john are close by and very friendly and on hand if you need anything a great place to stay ."
"Drovers Rest was a lovely place to spend our week in the country. The cottage was spacious, well equipped and set in beautiful surroundings, close to many places of interest. The owners were lovely and nothing was too much trouble for them. We do aim to holiday there again in the future!"
"The cottage was lovely, clean and well appointed. there were flowers and a packet of biscuits waiting for us on our arrival. The heating system was excellent. The hosts were very friendly and left you to do your own thing but were very approachable for help and advice. Although the fridge in the cottage has a small freezer the hosts were very willing to share their large freezer with you. The surrounding area was the beautiful Northumbrian countryside. Less than 20 miles to the seaside and many places of interest easily accessible. The local pub (1 Mile approx. away) does excellent food and drink. The local village shop (3 mile approx. away) is well stocked and offers a dining area offering cooked food etc. There is an Otterburn Mill outlet selling clothing and gifts is in the village also offering snack food. We loved the peace and tranquillity of the area and the friendliness of the residents and would recommend a visit."
"Had a great 3 nights at Drover's Rest. Ideally located in the Dark Sky area of Northumberland and close to Kielder Forest for star gazing and going to visits to Kielder Forest and Castle. Cottage was warm and cozy with all the necessary equipment required for a weekend away. Owners live in the house next door and are friendly and helpful. Would recommend this cottage. Lovely location and still close to all the things you may want to visit, pubs, castles, lakes, countryside. Lynne and Allan"
"Very pleasant & clean cottage. The owners were very friendly and welcoming, make sure you take directions as there is no wifi so had to stop at the mill shop in Otterburn! Even through Otterburn is remote, nearest supermarket is 23 miles away in Hexham there is lots to do and see in Northumberland especially if you are National Trust members. We had a very good holiday and would recommend staying in Otterburn again."
"Very well appointed. Lovely area to visit. Would return here for another visit"
"This well equipped cottage provided the ideal location for our peaceful getaway. Lots of attractions both nearby and within reasonable driving distance. Otterburn village is just down the road which has pubs and shops. The owners were very friendly and helpful too."
"This cottage was very nice and had brilliant views.The owners were very friendly and helpful. Plenty of places to visit, A brilliant Holiday. Worth a visit."
"The owners of the cottage were extremely friendly and helpful. The cottages was very clean and practical and it proved to be good base to both tour the area and to go on long walks. I would not hesitate to recommend the accommodation. Dislike the midges until we found a suitable spray"
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Weather Forecast
Arriving at Drovers Rest soon? Make sure you're prepared, whatever the weather, by checking out the weather forecast for the week ahead at Newcastle upon Tyne (observations for Rochester).
| Temp. | Rainfall | Wind | Clouds | Pressure | Humidity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Light Rain | -1°C - 6°C | 2.64mm | 7mph NNW | 91% | 1,006mb | 71% | |
| Tomorrow | Few Clouds | -1°C - 9°C | 0.00mm | 11mph NNW | 15% | 1,009mb | 53% | |
| Sunday | Overcast Clouds | 0°C - 8°C | 0.00mm | 13mph NNW | 100% | 1,006mb | 74% | |
| Monday | Light Rain | 1°C - 12°C | 0.12mm | 13mph NNW | 76% | 1,012mb | 58% | |
| Tuesday | Light Rain | 4°C - 15°C | 1.10mm | 18mph NNW | 75% | 1,013mb | 59% | |
| Wednesday | Overcast Clouds | 7°C - 13°C | 0.00mm | 11mph NNW | 100% | 1,020mb | 83% | |
| Thursday | Scattered Clouds | 4°C - 14°C | 0.00mm | 16mph NNW | 38% | 1,021mb | 62% |