About Netherhouses
The Cottage
The cottage living room, complete with wood–burning stove and comfortable sofa.
Netherhouses Cottage, which dates from Victorian times, is a stone built shepherd's cottage which adjoins the main house. It has a small walled garden and there are 3 stone steps leading to the front door. The cottage is comfortably but simply furnished. The ground floor briefly comprises of a living room with a wood burning stove, satellite television and sofa bed. There are various books, maps and games. Internet access is available if guests bring their own laptop.
Adjacent to the living room, the kitchen includes a gas stove, fridge, microwave and there is a utility room with a washing machine and freezer.
Upstairs, there is one double bedroom, one single bedroom and a good sized bathroom.
The cottage is in good decorative order throughout. Heating and hot water are provided by a modern ground source heating system. This ecologically sound, preferred method of heating was partially funded by a grant from the Northumberland National Park.
Surrounding Area
Ruins of a Stell (Northumbrian sheep shelter) by the Rede.
Netherhouses Cottage is well situated for walking, watching wildlife and for exploring the surrounding countryside.
It lies in an area rich in local history with the medieval ruined village of Evistones and the Roman camp of Bremenium nearby.
The Scottish Borders and the market towns of Hexham, Morpeth and Bellingham are all close by. Places of interest such as Hadrian's Wall, Kielder Water, Alnwick Gardens and the beautiful Northumberland coast are easily accessible.
There is a pub (with restaurant) about a mile away and a well stocked local shop in Otterburn.
The owners of Netherhouses, Jim and Claire Procter, live next door to the cottage and would be happy to provide advice and recommendations to visitors.
Location & Map
Netherhouses cottage, is situated in the Northumberland National Park (an area of outstanding natural beauty) approximately 5 miles north of Otterburn, a mile off the A68 along a farm track close to the River Rede.
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Rental Fees & Booking Information
Rental for the cottage is £220 per week or £110 for a weekend, inclusive of fuel and bed linen, etc. The cottage comfortably accommodates three people, although the sofa bed creates additional sleeping for a further person or two people sharing.
If you wish to enquire about a booking or to simply request some more information about Netherhouses Cottage please feel free to do so via our Contact Us page.