Rose Cottage

Rose Cottage - Dog Friendly Accommodation in High Humbleton, Northumberland

Rose Cottage is a charming tranquil cottage with stunning views across the Glendale Valley in north Northumberland, close to the Scottish border. It is in the tiny hamlet of High Humbleton, on the edge of the Northumberland National Park and you can walk the Cheviot hills from the front door. Humbleton Hill, just up the road from the cottage has a prehistoric hill fort and is the site of the battle of Homildon Hill 1402 mentioned in Shakespeare’s Henry IVth.



The cottage is ideally situated for all the attractions in the area with easy access to Alnwick, Berwick, Edinburgh, Newcastle, the Roman Wall and the Keilder reservoir. The unmatched Heritage Coast with its huge empty beaches at Bamburgh, Embleton and Alnmouth are within easy reach.

The unique nature reserve of Holy Island is just 12 miles away, with the castle and monastery and its connections to early English Christianity. The area is rich with English and Scottish castles, Norham, Dunstanburgh and Floors, and the Border Abbeys of Kelso, Dryburgh and Melrose. There are opportunities locally for fishing, gliding, horse riding, cycling, hill climbing, bird watching and golf.

Visit the unique herd of wild Chillingham Cattle, said to be the sole survivors of the cattle who roamed the ancient forests of England. The cattle have lived in the 365 acres of Chillingham Park since the 13th century.

Rose Cottage is close to the small market town of Wooler which has excellent shops, bars and restaurants. Taste the specialities of the area, Craster Kippers, Lindisfarne Oysters and abundant local farm produce.

The cottage sleeps six. There is a sitting room with open fire, sun room with dining table and modern kitchen and bathroom, and there are two bedrooms. There is a bothy down the garden which sleeps 2  with an  en suite shower.    Large safe garden with off street parking. Well behaved pets welcome.



About Rose Cottage
The cottage has been our second home for nearly 40 years and is furnished with personal books and pictures which many visitors find gives it a welcoming feeling. The cottage is available all year. Bookings are Friday to Friday.

The kitchen and bathroom are modern additions with excellent facilities, dish washer, clothes washer, micro wave and electric oven.
The bathroom has a walk in shower.

There is good heating throughout. The beds with duvets, towels and linen is provided free if required. The sitting room has a TV and there are lots of board games and packs of cards.

The cottage is 12 miles from the wonderful sandy beaches of Northumberland with many castles within easy reach. Day trips to Edinburgh, Newcastle and the Roman Wall are all within 60 miles. There are number of interesting gardens to visit, as well as country houses. Golf, fishing and bird watching are all within easy reach.