Cottage Description
Knowehead is a 5 bedroom self catering holiday accommodation that sleeps 10 and is located in Brampton, Northern England. This property is pet friendly allowing for 3 pets. Local to Cumrew, Cumwhitton, Hayton, Upper Denton
- Bike Store
- Cot Available
- Detached Property
- DVD player
- Dishwasher
- Ground Floor Facilities
- Fuel and Power Included
- Garden / Patio
- Highchair
- Pub within 1 mile
- Open Fire
- Rural Location
- Shower
- Television
- Wifi
- Short Breaks All Year
- Car Parking Available
- Bed Linen & Towels Included
- Washing Machine
- Heritage Collection
This stunningly situated, renovated farmhouse stands in an elevated position enjoying spectacular views down the South Tyne Valley. It is stylishly presented and has a lovely, welcoming ambiance. It is ideal for families or groups of friends looking for a smart, peaceful rural retreat to unwind and enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Also at the same location, Snope Cottage ref MUT can be booked, which is a smaller detached cottage. Set within 80 acres of picturesque, private farmland, visitors are free to roam at their will, and there are 5 miles of top class salmon fishing available on request. Access is up a delightful ½-mile private road which winds through 20 acres of beautiful woodland, home to a stunning waterfall, lovely river bank and woodland walks and a wealth of wild life. The property stands on the Cumbrian/Northumbrian border in the North Pennines, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and an UNESCO European and Global Geopark. This is one of England’s most special places and there is much to discover - a stunning landscape of open heather moors and peatlands, attractive dales and hay meadows, tumbling upland rivers, wonderful woods, welcoming communities, intriguing imprints of a mining and industrial past and an abundance of distinctive birds, animals and plants. The Heritage site of Hadrian’s Wall is nearby. Alston, the highest market town in England with galleries, cafes, pubs and steam railway, is 7 miles. The Lake District and Scottish Borderland are within 30 miles and the cities of Carlisle, Newcastle and Edinburgh will make an interesting day out. Shop 7 miles, good pub serving food, 1 mile.
Living room with open fire. Two steps to large dining room. Spacious well-equipped beamed farmhouse-style kitchen/dining room. Utility. Boot room with ladder steps to gallery. Twin bedroom. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 7ft bed, TV and en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Double bedroom with 5ft bed. Further double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with roll-top bath and toilet.
Food
Days Out
Beach
Bike & Hike
Sports
Nature
Gardens
Activities
Historical
Eating & Drinking
No recommended Eating & Drinking found within 30 miles of this property.
Fun Days Out
As well as being voted the country's most tranquil spot, this park is truly is a haven for walking, cycling and horse riding.
Rheged - 20.5 Miles (32.8 KM)
An award winning family day out, Rheged attractions include a giant cinema with a screen the size of six double decker buses, a kids play centre and an international mountaineering exhibition as well as superb shops and great food.
Wonderful fun for kids — the soft play area includes ball pools, climbing walls, giant ball arena and aerial runways. There are themed party rooms, a café and much much more.
Hall Hill Farm is home to a number of farmyard animals, some of which you can stroke and feed. Visitors here can enjoy a complimentary farm trailer ride and there are also donkey rides.
Beach
No recommended Beach found within 30 miles of this property.
Biking & Hiking
A great biking centre for families, novices and those who enjoy a challenge, it has a short red route, two blue routes and a skills loop to learn some of the basics. There's also a black graded ridge just for experts. One hour's drive from Glentress and Innerleithen.
A former railway line that is now a lovely traffic free path open to pedestrians, cycles, horses, and dogs, its 10.5 mile route winds all the way up from Swalwell to Consett.
Golf & Sports
A splendid 18-hole golf course set in undulating parkland with fine views over the Tyne Valley.
Prudhoe Waterworld has a 25m pool incorporated into a free form shape with shallow beach area, a wave machine and 40m aqua-slide plus plenty of other activities.
Clay pigeon shooting for all ages in a carefully controlled environment with fully qualified instructors, where safety is of the utmost importance.
Nature Reserves
Discover Iron Age remains, 5000 year old cairns and the wonder of one of the largest forests in Britain. This beautiful place is perfect to explore however you choose, be it on horse back, on a mountain bike or on a leisurely stroll.
Gardens & Woodlands
17th century Acorn Bank Garden's claim to fame is its collection of medicinal and culinary plants, the largest in Northern England with over 250 varieties.
A moorland country park on the banks of the Derwent Reservoir, ideal for that country walk with the dog or cycling by the river.
The Lowther Parklands consist of 150 acres of grounds with play activities for children, including rides, boating, adventure playgrounds, miniature railway and a putting green.
Bolam Lake - 29.6 Miles (47.4 KM)
Set at the very heart of the beautiful Northumberland countryside, this lake is surrounded on all sides by sites of historic importance and stunning views. Explore the woodland and grassed areas in the vicinity.
Local Attractions
Preserved steam and diesel locomotives from Britain and overseas run between Alston station and Kirkhaugh. There are refreshment facilities and a railway shop at the station.
Historical & Heritage Sites
Delve into the history of mining on the North Pennines in this fascinating museum. Hear about the people that worked there, the lifestyle they lead and the legacy this important mine had on the social and cultural history of the area.
Carlisle Castle is still a sight to behold. Founded in 1092, it's housed a few famous guests in its time, including Mary Queen of Scots who was imprisoned here.
A vast and eerie ruin of the 14th and 15th centuries, associated with the de Soulis, the Douglases and Mary Queen of Scots, it was partly restored in the 19th century. Nearby is the 14th-century Hermitage Chapel.
This great heritage centre is located on the former Waverley railway route at the half way point between Hawick and Newcastleton. Learn about the history of the railway and its local area. The centre is also part of the Waverley Walk, a great route for hikers or cyclists alike.
