Brackenlea Holiday Cottage
Brackenlea Cottage is a traditional 2-bedroom Northumberland cottage offering charming three-star, self-catering accomodation. The cottage is located in the pretty and friendly village of Harbottle in the Northumberland National Park, nestling in the beautiful hills of Upper Coquetdale.
The cottage very definitely offers the visitor the best of all worlds in terms of its location in Northumberland. Harbottle itself is a small and quiet village, ideal for those seeking a quiet get-away. Yet the nearest town for all amenities is only a short car-ride away; a journey that takes you to the beautiful market town of Rothbury, a town full of character and Northumbrian style.
As you leave the cottage on your first morning of your stay you are spoilt for choice:
Turn to your right and you are minutes from a walk in the beautiful Northumberland National Park. Clennell Street, Windy Ghyle and even Cheviot itself are there for you to enjoy. The Coquet Valley is picturesque and peaceful if a low-lying walk is your preference.
Whereas if you turn to your left you have Cragside House, Alnwick Castle and the beautiful Alnwick Garden. Kielder Water offers many outdoor activities. Hadrians Wall, Housesteads and Vindolanda are there if archaeology draws your attention. They are all equally worthy of a visit. As are the wonderful unspoilt beaches of the Northumberland coast, Holy Island & Lindisfarne Priory, and the nature reserves of the Farne Islands.
A little further afield there is easy access to Newcastle and the huge Metrocentre indoor shopping centre, National Trust properties, The Beamish Tourist Experience. Even Edinburgh is less than two hours drive away.
