West Lodge
West Lodge
Burnfoot Holiday Cottages
Burnfoot Holiday Cottages
Burnfoot Netherton
Burnfoot Netherton
Northumberland
Northumberland
NE65 7EY
NE65 7EY
Directions
Directions
Nestled between the Cheviot Hills and the River Coquet, Burnfoot is a quarter mile from the village of Netherton and six miles north-west of Rothbury. Alnmouth, Alnwick, Amble, Bamburgh, Cragside, Craster, Farne Islands, Hadrian’s Wall, Holy Island (Lindisfarne), Morpeth, Seahouses, Warkworth, Wooler and the Scottish Borders are all within a short drive.
Nestled between the Cheviot Hills and the River Coquet, Burnfoot is a quarter mile from the village of Netherton and six miles north-west of Rothbury. Alnmouth, Alnwick, Amble, Bamburgh, Cragside, Craster, Farne Islands, Hadrian’s Wall, Holy Island (Lindisfarne), Morpeth, Seahouses, Warkworth, Wooler and the Scottish Borders are all within a short drive.
The cottages are located on the edge of the Northumberland National Park within a nationally important Area of High Landscape Value. They are set on the banks of Wreigh Burn in a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
The cottages are located on the edge of the Northumberland National Park within a nationally important Area of High Landscape Value. They are set on the banks of Wreigh Burn in a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Directions
Directions
For sat-nav directions, the postcode is NE65 7EY.
For sat-nav directions, the postcode is NE65 7EY.
To navigate to Burnfoot Holiday Cottages from the A1, take the A697 Coldstream road, then the B6344 signposted to Rothbury. The B6344 ends at a T junction. Turn left here on to the B6341 and proceed straight through Rothbury and on to Thropton.
To navigate to Burnfoot Holiday Cottages from the A1, take the A697 Coldstream road, then the B6344 signposted to Rothbury. The B6344 ends at a T junction. Turn left here on to the B6341 and proceed straight through Rothbury and on to Thropton.
Just as you enter Thropton, immediately after the Cross Keys public house on your right, turn right towards Snitter and Netherton, then first left, again towards Snitter and Netherton, following the road through Snitter and on towards Netherton.
Just as you enter Thropton, immediately after the Cross Keys public house on your right, turn right towards Snitter and Netherton, then first left, again towards Snitter and Netherton, following the road through Snitter and on towards Netherton.
Five minutes after Snitter, the road drops down towards a small river. Immediately after the river, you will find our entrance on the right after the first converted farm building, opposite Burnfoot House on the left.
Five minutes after Snitter, the road drops down towards a small river. Immediately after the river, you will find our entrance on the right after the first converted farm building, opposite Burnfoot House on the left.
Castle and Gardens
Castle and Gardens
Here is a list of a few of the best Castles, Gardens and Stately Homes within an easy drive of Burnfoot:
Here is a list of a few of the best Castles, Gardens and Stately Homes within an easy drive of Burnfoot:
ALNWICK CASTLE
ALNWICK CASTLE
Home to Duke and Duchess of Northumberland whose ancestors have lived there for over 700 years. Now known by many as the setting for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films. Surrounding landscape designed by Capability Brown who was himself trained at Kirkharle, not far from Burnfoot.
Home to Duke and Duchess of Northumberland whose ancestors have lived there for over 700 years. Now known by many as the setting for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films. Surrounding landscape designed by Capability Brown who was himself trained at Kirkharle, not far from Burnfoot.
ALNWICK GARDEN
ALNWICK GARDEN
Over £30 million has been spent to create this exciting contemporary garden. A good day out for all ages, with fun water features and mazes, a poison garden and walkways through the trees to the Treehouse restaurant.
Over £30 million has been spent to create this exciting contemporary garden. A good day out for all ages, with fun water features and mazes, a poison garden and walkways through the trees to the Treehouse restaurant.
BAMBURGH CASTLE
BAMBURGH CASTLE
Home to the Armstrong family. A visit to the castle is must with a walk along the beach and wonder at its stunning location.
Home to the Armstrong family. A visit to the castle is must with a walk along the beach and wonder at its stunning location.
DUNSTANBURGH CASTLE
DUNSTANBURGH CASTLE
Approximately 700 years old. Not that much to see on entering the ruins, but well worth a visit to see the awesome effect it has on its setting on the coast. Makes a great walk from either Craster or Embleton.
Approximately 700 years old. Not that much to see on entering the ruins, but well worth a visit to see the awesome effect it has on its setting on the coast. Makes a great walk from either Craster or Embleton.
EDLINGHAM CASTLE
EDLINGHAM CASTLE
Next to a delightful little church in a very pretty valley.
Next to a delightful little church in a very pretty valley.
CRAGSIDE HOUSE AND GARDENS
CRAGSIDE HOUSE AND GARDENS
Nearby in Rothbury worth the visit, you are able to access the House and gardens, with plenty of trails for children to discover.
Nearby in Rothbury worth the visit, you are able to access the House and gardens, with plenty of trails for children to discover.
WALLINGTON HALL
WALLINGTON HALL
Wallington Hall is the National Trust’s largest estate.
Wallington Hall is the National Trust’s largest estate.
LINDISFARNE CASTLE AND PRIORY
LINDISFARNE CASTLE AND PRIORY
Situated on Holy Island with lots to see but beware of the changing
Situated on Holy Island with lots to see but beware of the changing
WARKWORTH CASTLE AND HERMITAGE
WARKWORTH CASTLE AND HERMITAGE
Situated in a nice small village with cafes and art galleries, sitting proudly on the hill is Walkworth castle it self.
Situated in a nice small village with cafes and art galleries, sitting proudly on the hill is Walkworth castle it self.
HADRIAN’S WALL
HADRIAN’S WALL
A walk along what is now a World Heritage Site is recommended, with the ever popular picture of Sycamore gap its a must view.
A walk along what is now a World Heritage Site is recommended, with the ever popular picture of Sycamore gap its a must view.
Beaches
Beaches
being close the the Heritage Coast there are numerous walks and beaches.
being close the the Heritage Coast there are numerous walks and beaches.
Holy Island (Lindisfarne)
Holy Island (Lindisfarne)
Accessible only at low tide along a long causeway.
Accessible only at low tide along a long causeway.
Bamburgh
Bamburgh
With the view of the bamburgh Castle in the back ground the beach is fairly exposed and runs all the way down to Seahouses
With the view of the bamburgh Castle in the back ground the beach is fairly exposed and runs all the way down to Seahouses
Seahouses
Seahouses
Seahouses is the place where you catch the boat out to the Farne Islands. All of the boat trips from Seahouses are very are guaranteed to get up close to a large grey seal colony, as well as puffins, guillemots, razorbills and gannets which live in this important sea bird sanctuary. You may see a dolphin or two if you’re lucky.
Seahouses is the place where you catch the boat out to the Farne Islands. All of the boat trips from Seahouses are very are guaranteed to get up close to a large grey seal colony, as well as puffins, guillemots, razorbills and gannets which live in this important sea bird sanctuary. You may see a dolphin or two if you’re lucky.
Low Newton
Low Newton
You don’t have to be big on walking to get to Low Newton. There is a large car park close by, with a 5 minute walk down to the village square right next to the beach. The Ship Inn is in a corner of the square and is a must for lunch out one day.
You don’t have to be big on walking to get to Low Newton. There is a large car park close by, with a 5 minute walk down to the village square right next to the beach. The Ship Inn is in a corner of the square and is a must for lunch out one day.
Craster
Craster
Craster is a quaint fishing village where you can buy some of the famous ‘Craster kippers’ or a range of fresh fish from the fish shop. First of all you may like to walk along the coast to Dunstanburgh Castle.
Craster is a quaint fishing village where you can buy some of the famous ‘Craster kippers’ or a range of fresh fish from the fish shop. First of all you may like to walk along the coast to Dunstanburgh Castle.
Cycling
Cycling
The route of the Pennine Cycleway runs very close to Burnfoot – for good reason due to the roads being so quiet. There are plenty of relaxing circular cycling routes from Burnfoot, and the route to the Barrowburn Tea Room makes for a very pleasant day’s cycling with plenty of picturesque places to stop and rest beyond Alwinton.
The route of the Pennine Cycleway runs very close to Burnfoot – for good reason due to the roads being so quiet. There are plenty of relaxing circular cycling routes from Burnfoot, and the route to the Barrowburn Tea Room makes for a very pleasant day’s cycling with plenty of picturesque places to stop and rest beyond Alwinton.
Bicycles can be hired from ‘The Bike Shop’ in Alnwick (they deliver and collect – call 07599 350 000 or email Adam@thebikeshopalnwick.co.uk).
Bicycles can be hired from ‘The Bike Shop’ in Alnwick (they deliver and collect – call 07599 350 000 or email Adam@thebikeshopalnwick.co.uk).
Electric bikes can be hired from Go Electric in Seahouses and Wooler (they deliver and collect) – see their website at www.goelectrichire.co.uk.
Electric bikes can be hired from Go Electric in Seahouses and Wooler (they deliver and collect) – see their website at www.goelectrichire.co.uk.
there are also mountain bike trails, there are two local Forestry Commission woods with exciting off-road trails. The first is the Simonside Hills, Thropton Woods. Also with Kilder Near by for the more adventurous
there are also mountain bike trails, there are two local Forestry Commission woods with exciting off-road trails. The first is the Simonside Hills, Thropton Woods. Also with Kilder Near by for the more adventurous
Star Gazing
Star Gazing
Our area is Europe’s largest certified Dark Sky Park.
Our area is Europe’s largest certified Dark Sky Park.
It is scientifically proven to be the most tranquil place in England, and certainly has the least light pollution.
It is scientifically proven to be the most tranquil place in England, and certainly has the least light pollution.
On a clear night at West Lodge the amount of stars on view to the naked eye is breath taking enough, but a view through a powerful telescope is unforgettable.
On a clear night at West Lodge the amount of stars on view to the naked eye is breath taking enough, but a view through a powerful telescope is unforgettable.
Walking
Walking
For keen walkers, there is a public footpath starting at Burnfoot that leads directly into the heart of the National Park, enabling you to walk from your front door to the summit of many of the Cheviot Hills, as well as to several climbs on the Rothbury Moors. The same footpath interconnects with many others to provide a range of less adventurous, but no less picturesque, circular walks.
For keen walkers, there is a public footpath starting at Burnfoot that leads directly into the heart of the National Park, enabling you to walk from your front door to the summit of many of the Cheviot Hills, as well as to several climbs on the Rothbury Moors. The same footpath interconnects with many others to provide a range of less adventurous, but no less picturesque, circular walks.
Hill walks which take you into the heart of the Cheviot, and to the summit of The Cheviot itself. Many of these walks are described well at www.cheviotwalks.co.uk.
Hill walks which take you into the heart of the Cheviot, and to the summit of The Cheviot itself. Many of these walks are described well at www.cheviotwalks.co.uk.
If you are a keen walker, then the annual Rothbury and Coquetdale Walking Festival is for you. Held in June every year for two weeks, it already attracts visitors from all over the globe.
If you are a keen walker, then the annual Rothbury and Coquetdale Walking Festival is for you. Held in June every year for two weeks, it already attracts visitors from all over the globe.
With Plenty of walks to choose from on the door step we recommend using Ordnance Survey Map OL16 (The Cheviot Hills) and then you can plot you own route.
With Plenty of walks to choose from on the door step we recommend using Ordnance Survey Map OL16 (The Cheviot Hills) and then you can plot you own route.
Local pubs and restaurants
Local pubs and restaurants
Food.
Food.
Bewicks Kitchen and Coffee House, Rothbury centre
Bewicks Kitchen and Coffee House, Rothbury centre
The Star Inn, Harbottle (Tel: 01669 650221)
The Star Inn, Harbottle (Tel: 01669 650221)
Laundry Court Restaurant at Kirkharle Courtyard (Tel: 01830 540 362)
Laundry Court Restaurant at Kirkharle Courtyard (Tel: 01830 540 362)
The Three Wheat Heads, Thropton (Telephone: 01669 620 262)
The Three Wheat Heads, Thropton (Telephone: 01669 620 262)
The Tankerville Arms, Eglingham (Telephone: 01665 578 444)
The Tankerville Arms, Eglingham (Telephone: 01665 578 444)
Newcastle Hotel, Rothbury (Telephone: 01669 620 334)
Newcastle Hotel, Rothbury (Telephone: 01669 620 334)
The Rose & Thistle, Alwinton (Telephone: 01669 650 226)
The Rose & Thistle, Alwinton (Telephone: 01669 650 226)
The Queens Head, Rothbury (Telephone: 01669 620 470)
The Queens Head, Rothbury (Telephone: 01669 620 470)
The Plough, Powburn (Telephone: 01665 578 259)
The Plough, Powburn (Telephone: 01665 578 259)
The Shoulder of Mutton, Longhorsely (Telephone: 01670 788 236)
The Shoulder of Mutton, Longhorsely (Telephone: 01670 788 236)
Mulan, Morpeth (Telephone: 01670 503 288)
Mulan, Morpeth (Telephone: 01670 503 288)
The Anglers Arms, Weldon Bridge (Telephone: 01665 570 271)
The Anglers Arms, Weldon Bridge (Telephone: 01665 570 271)
The Cook and Barker Inn, Newton on the Moor (Telephone: 01665 575 234)
The Cook and Barker Inn, Newton on the Moor (Telephone: 01665 575 234)
The Treehouse at Alnwick Garden, Alnwick (Tel: 01665 511 852)
The Treehouse at Alnwick Garden, Alnwick (Tel: 01665 511 852)
Take Out.
Take Out.
Rothbury Fish & Chip Shop, High Street, Rothbury (Tel: 01669 620 477)
Rothbury Fish & Chip Shop, High Street, Rothbury (Tel: 01669 620 477)
Also does Chinese food.
Also does Chinese food.
The Village Tandoori, Bridge Street, Rothbury (Tel: 01669 620 221)
The Village Tandoori, Bridge Street, Rothbury (Tel: 01669 620 221)
The Cross Keys pub, Thropton (Tel: 01669 620362)
The Cross Keys pub, Thropton (Tel: 01669 620362)