Englewood Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Four poster bed
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Washing machine

Reviews

64 Customer Review(s)

Mr Quigley
July 2021

“Just lovely.”

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It's easy to romanticise over the bleakness of the location and the hardships it would have brought in days gone by but now, it is just perfect for those who want to be close enough for Hadrians Wall, Barnard Castle and High Force yet far enough away to just open the door, be on the moors within a minutes walk and not see a living soul for ages (plenty of sheep though). I believe the house is an old miners cottage with a fabulous fire place and log burner taking centre stage in the front room. Sadly we didn't need to light it as the weather was beautiful yet comfortable indoors as the house was cool due the thickness of the stonework throughout. There is a pub in Allenheads (20-30 min walk) very friendly but they don't do food. The pubs in Allendale do however the one landlady did not appear to be as friendly for some reason but their food was awesome. There are some nice walks around the village but it is definitely worth travelling out for the day as there is lots of National Trust related sites nearby. It is worth noting that the neighbours, Sam and Charlie had a wonderful knack of turning up when we needed advice but apart that you will not get disturbed apart from the occasional bleats and baa's from the other neighbours. As I sat by the brook that runs at the bottom of the garden I imagined that this is the kind of place you would have expected to find William Blake when he wrote the poem "And did those feet in ancient time" Note. Do not be offended; Dogs must be kept on a lead, especially tiny ones like mine that could have easily disappeared down one of the many rabbit holes given the opportunity.

- Mr Quigley, July 2021
Ms Evans October 2020

“The location, layout, character and views were even better than expected!”

Particularly loved the walks; literally from the doorstep and the garden, stream, Moor and rescue sheep all just a few steps from the back door. Lovely and cosy inside and lots of books to read; learnt a lot about the local industrial, ecological and social history of the area c/o of local people, very friendly neighbours and the books, maps and DVD's in the cottage. Particularly suited for people who like walking longer distances without seeing many people; you can easily walk for hours from the doorstep, taking in bleak moreland, beautiful hidden streams, waterfalls, woodlands and of course further afield, Hadrian's Wall. Will be back! Kim and Fergus

- Ms Evans, October 2020
Mrs Battersby October 2020

“We walked in & we were all like wow!”

! Gorgeous cottage so cosy & warm. The bed was solid which is a rarity with most places the bed is normally too soft & we all go home with bad backs so it was nice. The views were amazing and the walks so many to choose from!! Loved 'high force' & 'slaley forest' great walks for the family & dog!! Weather was rubbish but you can't book that & neighbours so friendly. Booked to come back next summer!!

- Mrs Battersby, October 2020
Mrs Hudson October 2020

“What a stunning cottage and in the most beautiful surroundings.”

What i would like to say is its awful, please don't book it. (Leave it to us) Everything you'll ever need in the cottage and outside the cottage. We loved it. Thank you x

- Mrs Hudson, October 2020
Mrs Burkin August 2020

“A welcoming and cosy cottage in a remote and relaxing peaceful area surrounded by natural beauty and nature.”

- Mrs Burkin, August 2020
Mrs Lewis July 2020

“The cottage is very cosy & welcoming which was lovely & well stocked with things to do on rainy days!”

My kids didn’t sleep great though as mattresses very lumpy, more like caravan mattress, also the bath has no shower curtain or screen so had to be very careful at bath times!!! Lovely neighbours either side but need to make guests aware that they too have access around & through the property on a daily basis as not very private! Overall though we still enjoyed every minute & Allenhead is breathtaking

- Mrs Lewis, July 2020
Mrs Warner-bradshaw February 2020

“Great, comfy cottage.”

Quirks of an old building. Plenty big enough for the 2 of us and our dogs. Area VERY quiet. Tourist shops shut all around, most places that were open, did not welcome dogs, so not much to do for us. Loads of RnR got! Weather was restricting, but it was not good over all England. To improve cottage further: provide bed linen and towels; provide a welcome pack of eg milk, tea, coffee.

- Mrs Warner-bradshaw, February 2020
Mr Hamilton October 2019

“Your email telling us that the pub in Allenheads has closed turns out to be plain wrong -- to the chagrin of the landlord.”

We would have eaten there twice had we known it was open for business as usual. Landlord asked us to contact you and express his concern.

- Mr Hamilton, October 2019
Mr Thackrey July 2019

“Delightful hideaway in Northumberland.”

Beautiful cottage, lovely neighbours. A real escape. Worked really well for us and our toddler. No wifi, but 4G etc. works fine - a genuine escape!

- Mr Thackrey, July 2019
Mrs South July 2019

“A lovely cottage in a stunningly beautiful part of the country.”

- Mrs South, July 2019
Mrs Alexander April 2019

“When we arrived on a chilly evening Englewood Cottage was warm and cosy.”

It was beautifully decorated with some lovely period features and very well equipped, especially the kitchen. The rooms were light and airy and generously sized for a former miners Cottage, so there was plenty of room for 3 adults and a medium sized dog. Those neighbours we met were friendly and welcoming. Location wise, the Cottage is on a quiet road in a village with an interesting industrial history, and a pleasant pub. It overlooks open moorland, so is perfect for a peaceful holiday with gentle strolls along the river or more challenging hikes along footpaths over the moors from the door. There was plenty of choice for walking a short drive away with a National Trust site and a RSPB reserve in the area. Hadrian’s Wall was within easy reach and the nearest town, Hexham, had a good selection of shops and a couple of large supermarkets. We loved the Cottage and the neighbours we met were friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed some great walks during the week and therefore highly recommend it to anyone who wants a characterful base from which to explore the beautiful North Pennines with their dog.

- Mrs Alexander, April 2019
Mrs Sanderson April 2019

“Wow! What a fabulous cottage and what an amazing area to stay in.”

It is only an hour's drive from Newcastle but it feels like being in another world. We so appreciated the peace and quiet and the beautiful countryside which is right on the doorstep. It provided us with a wonderful opportunity to escape the usual busy ness of life. The cottage itself is delightfully presented and was lovely and warm. It is one of the best cottages I have stayed in. I loved every minute and was sad to have to leave!

- Mrs Sanderson, April 2019
Mrs Cottle August 2018

“We booked Englewood Cottage at short notice so didn't have a great deal of choice but were delighted with the cottage - a real little gem.”

I was glad I knew about the garden being across a little alley way in advance - it helped plan things with the dogs but it really wasn't a problem. And the access from the bottom of the garden to the stream was delightful. The cottage was very attractive internally - a lovely 4 poster bed in the large master bedroom - probably the comfiest bed I've ever had in a holiday let. We didn't use the twin bedroom but it was also large and airy. The kitchen was remarkably well equipped (I don't have 4 different choices of pudding bowl at home!!). And the living room was comfortable and cosy. Lovely to have the stove available but the storage heater kept us plenty warm enough so we didn't light the fire although coal was available had we wanted to. We were concerned that parking in the road would be problematic in a terrace of houses but it wasn't at all - we were out every day and were always able to park right outside the house. Cannot find anything that could have been improved. Thoroughly recommended.

- Mrs Cottle, August 2018
Mr Radford July 2018

“We loved it there great area and the cotttage was excellent.”

The neighbors were nice too and within an hour of everything we wanted to do with our young children I was uncomfortable on the bed so I slept on the floor . The lady in the local pub was very ignorant to us and her attitude stank ! But apart from that a cracking holiday and We would definitely go back again !

- Mr Radford, July 2018
Mr Davidson March 2018

“Very cosy and characteristic terraced cottage, we got there just as "mini beast from the east" hit so many of the activities we wanted to do was impossible, this did not detract from the cottage positivity but frustrated us a bit !”

I would suggest the owner leaves operating instructions for the tv system ,we couldn't get it to work and after ringing owner got help from next door neighbour. I do think considering the weather that 2 logs and 1 bucket of coal is a bit mean as a start up pack !! overall the actual cottage and location was brilliant and a great chillout experience

- Mr Davidson, March 2018
Ms Forster January 2018

“Comfort warmth walks views facilities everything”

- Ms Forster, January 2018
Mrs Mcallister-rees November 2017

“Had a great week.”

The cottage was really comfortable from the seating to the beds and very cosy. The only down side was that a lot of windows couldn't be opened, notably the back bedroom. Loved the stable door though. Would definitely recommend this a fantastic base and will book again if we want to stay in the same area.

- Mrs Mcallister-rees, November 2017
Mrs Allen July 2017

“A very neat, welcoming, and well stocked cottage.”

Thought had really gone into making sure it met all our needs.

- Mrs Allen, July 2017
Mrs Collier December 2016

“We thought the photo was of the front of the property and cause us some problems finding it in the dark.”

The local pub was a must and so friendly. Would consider booking again although that is not something we do, like to go different places.

- Mrs Collier, December 2016
Miss White August 2016

“The owners have put a lot of thought into this cottage n barring the linen, towels n food, I would say almost everything else you need is in the cottage.”

.. Including things like salt & pepper, vinegar, oil, sugar etc etc. ALL crocker, cutlery n utensils... Absolutely A1.

- Miss White, August 2016
Mrs Frye June 2016

“This charming cottage was set in a lovely and interesting old mining village, with country walks on the doorstep.”

It was a very good base for touring the area, with quiet roads in beautiful countryside - just what we had hoped for, in fact.

- Mrs Frye, June 2016
Mr Woodfield May 2016

“Englewood Cottage is in a Very good location for walking round and about and getting to and from Weardale and Teesdale.”

Cottage well renovated/maintained with many features and nice touches either original or in keeping with period. Good value for money - realistic price for this type of property.

- Mr Woodfield, May 2016
Miss Barnes February 2016

“Englewood Cottage is a beautiful cottage, tucked away from the world.”

Gorgeous lounge with wood burner. Walks that you can pick up straight out the garden gate.

- Miss Barnes, February 2016
Mrs Mcginn August 2015

“I loved the quaintness of the cottage, it was clean, beautifully decorated and the location was glorious.”

We had such a relaxing holiday. It was so tranquil to spend the morning in the garden by the stream, with tea and watching the sunrise. Also great to look for shooting stars by night. I loved everything about this cottage, I think my favourite bit is the fire, but closely followed by the master bedroom and then kitchen.

- Mrs Mcginn, August 2015
Miss Brooks August 2015

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

Good having an enclosed garden.

- Miss Brooks, August 2015
Mrs Taylor October 2014

“The cottage was really nice and cosy and the location was perfect for walking and seeing various sights in the west of Northumberland.”

We would definitely stay here again.

- Mrs Taylor, October 2014
Mr Jones September 2014

“Location was good to reach several areas of interest.”

Comfortable and relaxing cottage.

- Mr Jones, September 2014
Mcnally December 2013

“The scenery and the lovely cottage and the wood burning fire.”

- Mcnally, December 2013
Mrs Sawyer September 2013

“We loved the area; so quiet and peaceful.”

The cottage was in reach of all the things we wanted to do and the places we wanted to visit. Even on wet days we went out and were never bored. The cottage was so homely, especially in the evenings with the wood burner blazing. The ultimate place for rest and relaxation.

- Mrs Sawyer, September 2013
Mrs Wood July 2013

“We felt the cottage did not feel like a holiday let, but a home that we went to stay in.”

Very warm, cosy and extremely pleasant place to spend our holiday. There was nothing we didn't like about the house.

- Mrs Wood, July 2013
Mrs Leigh June 2013

“Lovely traditional cottage, excellently placed for walking in the North Pennines.”

- Mrs Leigh, June 2013
Mr Burman December 2012

“The location of the cottage is in a beautiful peaceful location with views to roaming hills to the front and rear of the property.”

- Mr Burman, December 2012
Mr Aston November 2012

“Second visit to the property - loved it, had a great peaceful stay!”

- Mr Aston, November 2012
Ms Tate October 2012

“The cottage is in a very peaceful location with stunning views over the fells and surrounding countryside.”

We wanted a relaxing break and this was just the right place to unwind. Plenty of places to visit during the day. The cottage was really warm and inviting. The wood burner stove was great!

- Ms Tate, October 2012
Mr Ureel September 2012

“Very good communication with owners, beautiful area, cottage was charming.”

- Mr Ureel, September 2012
Mrs Marsh July 2012

“The cottage was in a lovely location, very rural and peaceful and easy to access surrounding places of interest.”

The cottage itself was cosy, clean, well equipped and furnished very comfortably; it was such a relaxing place to be, in fact the perfect country retreat. We felt completely at home here! Watching the rabbits from the window was fun, and we even saw a red squirrel! The watercolours by the owner were a lovely touch! Would definitely like to return some time!

- Mrs Marsh, July 2012
Miss Charles March 2012

“The surrounding countryside was beautiful and the cottage itself was lovely - comfortable and very cosy.”

It was also much larger than anticipated. The selection of books and DVD's was great, ideal in case of bad weather or if you just wanted to relax. A fantastic introduction to this beautiful area, we will definitely be returning. Thank you!

- Miss Charles, March 2012
Miss Hunt March 2012

“We really enjoyed the tranquillity of the surroundings and the locality.”

The cottage itself was beautiful and picturesque and very well equipped with everything we needed for our holiday. The cottage was ideally located enabling us to complete many excursions in the vicinity.

- Miss Hunt, March 2012
Ms Hadaway November 2011

“The cottage was beautifully finished, the photos do not do it justice, lovely location, and we will be back.”

- Ms Hadaway, November 2011
Mrs Sparkes October 2011

“A lovely, cosy cottage in quiet surroundings, ideal for walkers and dog owners.”

- Mrs Sparkes, October 2011
Mr Bridgeland-Hewitt May 2011

“Lovely cute cottage in a wonderful setting with an incredibly comfortable bed and excellent standard of equipment.”

The books and DVD's were a brilliant touch. Frankly, would love to own a place like this, almost perfect!

- Mr Bridgeland-Hewitt, May 2011
Mrs Oldfield May 2011

“Englewood Cottage was cosy and comfortable with many period features which we appreciated.”

We found the county of Northumberland to be outstandingly beautiful with so much space and expansive views. As keen walkers, we were truly spoiled for areas to explore.

- Mrs Oldfield, May 2011
Mr Hollo-Tas February 2011

“The location was wonderful and the wood burners great.”

The TV/Sky was good to have and the owner very helpful.

- Mr Hollo-Tas, February 2011
Ms Speight January 2011

“Sykes is a reliable value for money company with lots of choice available.”

The place we stayed (Englewood Cottage, Northumberland) was one of the best houses we've rented. It was cosy, clean and well equipped and in a beautiful location. I will use Sykes again as my first choice of agent and may re-visit Englewood Cottage again one day.

- Ms Speight, January 2011
Mr Bertels July 2010

“We spent three wonderful weeks in Englewood Cottage.”

It was one of our best holidays in the last years. We had seen many places in this beautiful countryside: Hadrians Wall, castles, High and Low Forces, Lake District, Stone Circles, Bond Museum (that was for Dad), Galloway Mountains, Alnwick Castle (Harry Potter), St. Mary Lighthouse, Edinburgh, Gretna Green, steam engine in Alston. It was fantastic! The cottage is a lovely accommodation. We and our kids love this place!

- Mr Bertels, July 2010
Mrs Wells July 2010

“The location was beautiful - lovely scenery and good for walking.”

We were on our honeymoon and the cottage was peaceful and romantic

- Mrs Wells, July 2010
Mr Neal October 2009

“Lovely location and really enjoyed Englewood Cottage very much, warm and cosy evening with the log burner.”

- Mr Neal, October 2009
Ms Glaves September 2009

“Lovely, cosy cottage with every comfort, in beautiful, breathtaking surroundings.”

We felt at home and were amazed by the views and nature. Lovely walks on the doorstep, ducks and a heron on the stream at the bottom of the garden. Beautiful quality furniture and fittings. We have stayed in some beautiful accommodation and locations, but Englewood is certainly our favourite.

- Ms Glaves, September 2009
Mr Morgan September 2009

“Wonderful cottage in an ideal location.”

- Mr Morgan, September 2009
Mrs Heppleston June 2009

“A wonderful place to really relax, the area was full of wildlife & with plenty of walks & cycle routes, there were plenty of things to do to enjoy the holiday.”

The cottage was very comfortable & cosy even when the weather was bad. I would highly recommend this cottage to anybody who needed to get away from the 'rat race' of modern life. To sum it all up- one fantastic holiday was had by all.

- Mrs Heppleston, June 2009
Dr Cunliffe April 2009

“The cottage was peaceful, well equipped and welcoming.”

A relaxing and rewarding week in one of my favourite parts of the country.

- Dr Cunliffe, April 2009
Mr Wallace December 2008

“The location of the cottage was perfect for a peaceful week away.”

The lounge and bedroom were perfect and there was plenty of entertainment provided for when we were housebound with the flu!

- Mr Wallace, December 2008
Ms O'Dell September 2008

“Cosy cottage.”

Good having a real fire in the kitchen as well as the solid fuel burner in the lounge. Well equipped cottage with books, games, TV good quality and size. Would recommend the Black Bull Inn at Frosterley.

- Ms O'Dell, September 2008
Ms Bridger June 2008

“The location was lovely and areas that I wanted to visit were accessible”

- Ms Bridger, June 2008
Mrs Killingbeck May 2008

“Wonderfully relaxing.”

Peaceful. Superb cottage. Excellent for walking.

- Mrs Killingbeck, May 2008
Mr Illman August 2007

“The cottage was very cosy and well presented.”

The area was outstandingly beautiful and peaceful allowing us to relax away from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives.

- Mr Illman, August 2007
Dr Lyon January 2006

“The whole week was just great.”

The cottage was everything you could want. The weather was what you would expect at that time of year but the fire, the heating and the whole ambience of the place was cosy, clean and comfortable. There was everything your needed and for a complete escape week. To be amongst such rugged country side and the walking it offered was tremendous.

- Dr Lyon, January 2006
Ms Merrifield March 2005

“Peaceful location, surrounded by moors, comfortable cottage with a lovely log/coal stove.”

It's a perfect place for walking and also on the C2C bike path.

- Ms Merrifield, March 2005
Dr Lawrence December 2004

“Wonderful cosy warm cottage in excellent location for all times of year.”

This cottage felt loved and cared for and a real 'home' rather than impersonal holiday venue.

- Dr Lawrence, December 2004
Mr Whitlock September 2004

“Property near perfect.”

Lovely area. Best cottage we have ever stayed in and we have been to many all over the country.

- Mr Whitlock, September 2004
Ms Ford August 2004

“Fantastic holiday.”

Lovely cottage - comfortable, homely and well-equipped - in beautiful,peaceful moorland setting. Lots of walks and interesting places to visit nearby.

- Ms Ford, August 2004
Mr White April 2004

“A lovely place, clearly much loved by the owners.”

- Mr White, April 2004
Mr Harris June 2003

“The setting was beautiful.”

Plenty to see and do in the area.

- Mr Harris, June 2003
Mrs Hogan-Taylor April 2003

“The actual cottage which we all loved.”

The walks that one can do without having to drive first. The nearest pub! Old and very interesting. Many places of interest being within easy traveling distance.

- Mrs Hogan-Taylor, April 2003
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The property

A charming, stone-built, terraced cottage situated in a wonderful position just outside the village of Allenheads.

The cottage dates back to 1854 and much of the original charm and character has been retained.

The spacious accommodation is very well equipped and furnished.

The cottage is surrounded by spectacular moorland and boasts a garden which runs down to a small stream.

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x four-poster double, 1 x twin
Modern three piece bathroom
Well-equipped beamed kitchen/diner with pine fitted cupboards, original stone-flagged floor and an original decorative cooking range
Very comfortable beamed sitting room with inglenook fireplace and multi-fuel stove.
Electric storage heaters with multi-fuel stove
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, washing machine, TV with FreeSat, DVD, iPod dock
Electricity and starter pack for multi-fuel stove inc. in rent
Please bring own bed linen
Pleasant riverside garden with garden furniture
Parking on quiet road
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Supermarket 7 miles, pub and cafe 1 mile
Englewood Cottage has its own Facebook page.

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About the location

ALLENHEADS

Allendale Town 7 miles; Hexham 18 miles.

The village of Allenheads is situated in the heart of the North Pennines in beautiful Allendale. Allenheads is reputed to be one of the highest villages in England and stands over 1,400ft above sea level. The dale was once an important lead-mining area and there is an interesting display of former life in the village in the Allenheads Heritage Centre and blacksmiths shop. The village is surrounded by wonderful heather-clad moorland making the whole area an ideal place for walkers and lovers of country life. The award-winning Killhope Lead Mining Centre, the fascinating city of Durham, Beamish Open Air Museum, Hadrian’s Wall and the attractive market towns of Allendale Town, Alston and Hexham are all within easy driving distance.

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“Just lovely.”

“The location, layout, character and views were even better than expected!”

“We walked in & we were all like wow!”

“What a stunning cottage and in the most beautiful surroundings.”

“A welcoming and cosy cottage in a remote and relaxing peaceful area surrounded by natural beauty and nature.”

“The cottage is very cosy & welcoming which was lovely & well stocked with things to do on rainy days!”

“Great, comfy cottage.”

“Your email telling us that the pub in Allenheads has closed turns out to be plain wrong -- to the chagrin of the landlord.”

“Delightful hideaway in Northumberland.”

“A lovely cottage in a stunningly beautiful part of the country.”

“When we arrived on a chilly evening Englewood Cottage was warm and cosy.”

“Wow! What a fabulous cottage and what an amazing area to stay in.”

“We booked Englewood Cottage at short notice so didn't have a great deal of choice but were delighted with the cottage - a real little gem.”

“We loved it there great area and the cotttage was excellent.”

“Very cosy and characteristic terraced cottage, we got there just as "mini beast from the east" hit so many of the activities we wanted to do was impossible, this did not detract from the cottage positivity but frustrated us a bit !”

“Comfort warmth walks views facilities everything”

“Had a great week.”

“A very neat, welcoming, and well stocked cottage.”

“We thought the photo was of the front of the property and cause us some problems finding it in the dark.”

“The owners have put a lot of thought into this cottage n barring the linen, towels n food, I would say almost everything else you need is in the cottage.”

“This charming cottage was set in a lovely and interesting old mining village, with country walks on the doorstep.”