Crabtree & Crabtree invites you to reimagine self-catering and define your own luxury with our exclusive portfolio of holiday cottages, set in the very best spots of some of Great Britain’s wildest regions: the North of England and South of Scotland.

A classic country-house cottage in the midst of Northumberland’s National Park.

Nearby Bellingham sits 5 miles from Birks Stable Cottage, often known as the gateway to Kielder Water & Forest Park (14.4 miles). Bellingham supports two cafes, a butchers shop, a small Co-op store, and a handful of independent shops as well as a couple of pubs and a brewery. The Pheasant Inn at Stannersburn (5 miles) is a traditional Northumbrian pub serving hearty home-cooked food, and the Holly Bush Inn at Greenhaugh is another great option for breakfasts, lunches or evening dining using fresh, locally sourced produce. A little further afield sits the pretty market town of Hexham (20 miles) characterised by cobbled streets and historic architecture which offers quirky coffee shops, excellent local shopping and award-winning restaurants, including Michelin-starred Restaurant Hjem. It also boasts its own racecourse, theatre, cinema, golf course and leisure centre, including a pool and a tenpin bowling alley. The popular tourist village of Corbridge is 22.5 miles away and offers a variety of shops, a delicatessen, and one or two restaurants and cafes, while nearby Matfen Hall (22 miles) offers excellent spa and leisure facilities.