Outchester & Ross Farm Cottages

Summary

Enjoy a peaceful, relaxing holiday in warm, comfortable cottages in a choice of two lovely, coastal locations between the historic Holy Island of Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland.

About Outchester & Ross Farm Cottages

We offer a choice of 4 & 5 star self catering holiday cottages (for 2 – 6 people) which are spacious and extremely well equipped, with free Wi-Fi, iPod docks, Freeview television, DVD player, dishwasher, microwave, deep-freeze and washer-drier. Each of the cottages has its own off road parking and every cottage has its own private garden, complete with lovely views of this beautiful location.

Star gazing observatory and additional telescopes, canoe, bird hide, family sizes canoe, children’s play area and large mobile barbeque available for guests at no extra charge.

Many of our cottages are fuelled by an environmentally friendly wood chip boiler. Guests may bring one well behaved dog to three of our cottages only: Wagtail (sleeps 6), Curlew (4) and Hedgehope (4).

Alternatively you can stay in one of the UK’s most romantic retreats. Our beautifully restored Ducket is a fairy tale 18th century stone tower overlooking the sea and Holy Island with 21st century facilities over five floors connected with a hand crafted spiral staircase. It sleeps two adults and is five star accredited. See view from the top window in the pictures displayed here.

All of the double bedrooms in our cottages have televisions and king-size beds. We can supply as many cots and high chairs as you require at no extra cost, and central heating/hot water are included in the rent.

Visiting Belford & Exploring Northumberland

Outchester and Ross Farm Cottages have quite possibly the best location for holiday cottages on the Northumberland coast. Halfway between Berwick and Alnwick, two miles east of the A1, our holiday cottages are set in area of open farmland with peace and tranquillity on our doorstep. The cottages at Ross are walking distance from the beautiful Ross Beach – a three mile stretch of sand with views of Holy Island to the left and Bamburgh Castle to the right.

The whole coastline adjoining Outchester and Ross is classified as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a National Nature Reserve in recognition of the coastal birdlife.

Northumberland has masses to offer the holidaymaker. There are more castles and fortified houses here than in any other county in Britain, a result of centuries of border warfare with the Scots. These include Alnwick, Bamburgh, Chillingham, Dunstanburgh, Lindisfarne, Norham and Warkworth.

The National Trust own three major properties in the area: Cragside, Lindisfarne Castle, Wallington Hall and, a recent acquisition, Seaton Delaval Hall, possibly Vanburgh's greatest creation. English Heritage run a large number of diverse properties, including Berwick Castle and Ramparts, Brinkburn Priory and Warkworth Castle. We are very close to the Scottish border, where there are a host of magnificent properties to visit, among them Floors Castle, Manderstoun House and Mellerstain. For those interested in gardens, we have the world famous Alnwick Garden on our doorstep.

Hadrian's Wall, built by Emperor Hadrian in 122 AD, runs across England and there are many Roman forts open to the public: Vindolanda, Chesters and Housesteads are all worth a visit for those interested in the Roman period.

The Farne Islands can be reached by boat from Seahouses. There one can see one of the largest colonies of grey seals in United Kingdom waters. The puffins are very attractive in their spring plumage and are always a great favourite with children.

You can be assured that, whatever your interests, you will find many things to enjoy in the area during a holiday at Outchester and Ross. Or you can simply relax in the peaceful surroundings of our cottages.

For more information please see our website.

Rates: From £450 to £1200 per week depending on season & unit.
Short breaks available out of peak season.
Maximum of 6 people + cot.
Children are welcome (small children not advisable in the Ducket)
Guest are currently permitted to bring 1 well behaved dog to 3 of our cottages only: Wagtail Cottage, Hedgehope Cottage and Curlew Cottage.
Disabled facilities - please enquire for exact details.
Plenty of parking space
Wi-Fi/internet access.
4 and 5 Star Visit England.

Please note that map locations may be approximate.