Guests consistently praise 'The Barn' for its comfort, beautiful furnishings, and welcoming atmosphere. The property's rural setting offers tranquility and stunning views, with the added charm of friendly animals and a helpful host. Its proximity to local attractions and the market town of Hexham enhances its appeal. While some minor suggestions for improvement are noted, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
Reviews consistently mention the property as clean and well-maintained, with no negative comments on cleanliness, indicating a high standard upheld by the host.
The property is appreciated for its peaceful countryside setting, with easy access to local attractions like Hadrian's Wall and Kielder Forest. Its proximity to Hexham and local pubs adds to its charm.
Guests find the beds and sofas very comfortable, and the property spacious and airy. The presence of a log burner and double bath contribute to the overall comfort.
The Barn is equipped with a well-appointed kitchen and efficient log burner. However, there is a suggestion for better use of space regarding the table-tennis table and outdoor seating for guests with dogs.
While guests speak highly of the host's welcoming nature and helpfulness, there are no specific mentions of gifts. Therefore, it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness based on gifts, and this score is set to null.
Matfen 1.9 miles. A fabulous recently converted 17th century water mill, The Barn is nestled in the Northumberland countryside on the outskirts of Matfen. Set over three floors, this quirky property is the perfect base for a family or group of four with beautiful features throughout. Ample off-road parking ensures an easy arrival and time to take in the tranquil, rural surroundings before stepping inside the picturesque cottage. Be welcomed by a handy porch to leave your boots and follow the steps up to the social heart of the house. Feel the warmth of the underfloor heating as you step into the open-plan living/dining room; vaulted ceilings and stunning beams overhead make for a spacious room to unwind by the warmth of the woodburning stove, sink into the plush corner sofa for a movie night on the Smart TV, or grab a book from the generous book shelves. Rustic meets charming décor in this delightful home, such as pretty artwork, colourful rugs and quirky heart-shaped seats at the dining table, fit for four guests to tuck into a hearty meal. A contemporary, galley-style kitchen is nicely presented with key amenities for your self-catering holiday, including an electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Two guests benefit from the master bedroom on the lower-ground-floor; stand at the top of the stairs to admire the wooden beams and lovely furnishings throughout, such as a king-size bed, vintage dressing table, en-suite cloakroom and a freestanding bath waiting to be filled with bubbles. Up on the first floor, find a pleasant twin room with access to the neighbouring, beautifully-appointed shower room. Pack a lunch and head into the field at the back of The Barn, where a peaceful picnic bench beside the brook awaits, and the St Oswald's Way footpath leads directly to Hadrian’s Wall, around a mile away. You'll be in a great location for exploring Northumberland, with a prehistoric standing stone and the Roman road, The Devil's Causeway, leading to picturesque towns and villages. Take a short journey into the centre of Matfen to start your day with breakfast at Dulcissima coffee house and deli, where you can also pick up self-catering essentials, whilst the Matfen Black Bull serves delicious evening meals. The Grade II listed Maften Hall county hotel, spa and golf estate is within walking distance with restaurants, a championship 9 hole golf course and spa days on offer for those seeking relaxation. Those seeking adventure will enjoy the tree-top crossings at Go Ape, less than a mile away. Spend the day in the historic market town of Hexham with its selection of great restaurants and a cinema - Discover the medieval Hexham Abbey, wander through the quaint Sele park and gardens and stop off in one of the many pubs or cafés. The nearby Roman settlement of Corbridge also offers a selection of cafes, historic pubs, boutiques and antiques shops. Newcastle upon Tyne and its brilliant attractions are within easy reach, whether that's to discover history and art in one of the museums or galleries, such as the popular Biscuit Factory gallery, taking a tour through the fascinating Victoria Tunnel, or dressing up for an evening in of Britain's best cities for nightlife. Discover Northumberland National Park, known for the quality of its night skies and Kielder Observatory, be sure to venture into the spectacular landscapes to escape the hustle and bustle; The property is also within an hours drive of the beach. Make The Barn your home-away-from-home for making memories with your loved ones.
The picturesque town of Matfen is located in the Northumberland countryside. Visit Matfen Village Store and Café, a pleasant site to pick up your self-catering needs, and Matfen Black Bull, a charming country local bar. The historic Hadrian's Wall is just a few miles north, with a prehistoric standing stone nearby. Enjoy an indulgent spa day or a round of golf on the outstanding course at Matfen Hall or jump through the treetops at Go Ape Matfen.
Over three floors.
Two bedrooms: 1 x lower-ground-floor king-size with freestanding bath, heated towel rail and en-suite cloakroom with basin and WC.
1 x twin.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Electric central heating with underfloor heating and woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi, selection of books.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking.
Access to field with picnic bench.
2 well-behaved dogs welcome (please refer to notes below).
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 2.1 miles.
Newcastle International airport 14 miles.
Note: There is livestock around the property (sheep, chickens, dogs, cats, horses) - Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times, and are permitted in the entrance hall and living area only please.
Note: The competition horses and stables near the barn are out of bounds to guests for safety reasons.
Note: Stabling for two horses and use of international size arena available to rent - Please contact the owner directly to arrange.
Note: Due to surrounding livestock and the layout of the bedrooms, which are located on different floors, this property does not allow children under 7.
Note: Upon entering the porch, there are stone steps up to the ground floor, please take care.
Note: Sorry, no stag/hen parties or similar
Bev
Fabulous stay just wished could have seen the sites, were at a wedding near by and so hangu for us to get to the venue with local taxi recommended by Cilla. Lovely accommodation and views beautiful. Quiet, peaceful, if you need a relaxing stay it us perfect. We will be back. Bev
David
The king size bed and sofa were very comfortable which is not always the case with holiday rentals. Will definitely return. Thank you
Stephen
My partner and I needed somewhere we could go, away from the hustle and bustle of city life to process our thoughts and recharge our batteries, The Barn worked a treat ! An amazingly beautiful setting in the countryside with views for miles around from every window, beautifully and comfortably furnished with a well equipped kitchen. Nothing to do but walk and relax then walk again, just what we needed!! and our two dogs loved it too. Cilla was the perfect host with knowledge of the local area and we can't thank her enough for her kindness, if you want a countryside peaceful setting this is the place to be. 6 miles away is Hexham a little market town where the locals are super friendly and even more super dog friendly with shops and cafes to browse round and the local pub is a short walk across a couple of fields where we were made to feel very welcome. We were only 2 hours away from home but we felt like we were a million miles away from our everyday life, it was just perfect !
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