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Swallow Cottage (nr Powburn), Powburn

Guest Rating
Rating
4.9
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
4.9
out of 5
Northumberland » Powburn
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms: 1

Swallow Cottage (nr Powburn) is a traditional stone cottage for two set in the peaceful hamlet of Branton in rural Northumberland. This one-bedroom retreat sits in the foothills of the Cheviot Hills and offers an ideal base for couples wanting to explore the region.

The surrounding area provides direct access to walking routes through spectacular countryside. You can visit Alnwick (9 miles) and Rothbury (10 miles) for local amenities. The Northumberland coast lies 16. 4 miles away with its castles and beaches.

The cottage features an open-plan living space with woodburning stove for cosy evenings. The kitchen includes an electric oven, grill, hob, microwave and fridge. One double bedroom provides comfortable sleeping arrangements.

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About Swallow Cottage (nr Powburn)

Swallow Cottage (nr Powburn) is a traditional stone cottage for two set in the peaceful hamlet of Branton in rural Northumberland. This one-bedroom retreat sits in the foothills of the Cheviot Hills and offers an ideal base for couples wanting to explore the region.

The surrounding area provides direct access to walking routes through spectacular countryside. You can visit Alnwick (9 miles) and Rothbury (10 miles) for local amenities. The Northumberland coast lies 16.4 miles away with its castles and beaches.

The cottage features an open-plan living space with woodburning stove for cosy evenings. The kitchen includes an electric oven, grill, hob, microwave and fridge. One double bedroom provides comfortable sleeping arrangements. The bathroom has a bath with shower over, basin and WC. Oil central heating keeps you warm. Off-road parking for one car is included.

Cragside House (10 miles, 20 minutes) offers gardens and grounds to explore. Alnwick Castle (9 miles, 18 minutes) features film locations and state rooms. Bamburgh Castle (17 miles, 30 minutes) stands on the dramatic coastline. Holy Island (22 miles, 35 minutes) provides history and wildlife.

Swallow Cottage (nr Powburn) suits couples wanting peaceful countryside breaks with excellent walking and touring opportunities throughout Northumberland.

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Swallow Cottage (nr Powburn) Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Swallow Cottage (nr Powburn) during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Northumberland's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Alnwick Castle
Distance: 9 miles
NE66 1NQ
Cragside House & Gardens
Distance: 10 miles
NE65 7PX
Bamburgh Castle
Distance: 17 miles
NE69 7DF
Ingram Valley Walk
Distance: 3 miles
NE66 4LT
Breamish Valley
Distance: 2 miles
NE66 4LW
Cheviot Hills Trails
Distance: 5 miles
NE71 6RJ
Powburn Village Shop
Distance: 1.2 miles
NE66 4HX
Alnwick Town Centre
Distance: 9 miles
NE66 1TU
Rothbury Shops
Distance: 10 miles
NE65 7TZ
Powburn Bus Stop
Distance: 1.1 miles
NE66 4HX
Alnmouth Railway Station
Distance: 20 miles
NE66 2RJ
Taxi Services Alnwick
Distance: 9 miles
NE66 1TU
Alnwick Castle
Distance: 9 miles
NE66 1NQ
Cragside House & Gardens
Distance: 10 miles
NE65 7PX
Bamburgh Castle
Distance: 17 miles
NE69 7DF
Ingram Valley Walk
Distance: 3 miles
NE66 4LT
Breamish Valley
Distance: 2 miles
NE66 4LW
Cheviot Hills Trails
Distance: 5 miles
NE71 6RJ
Powburn Village Shop
Distance: 1.2 miles
NE66 4HX
Alnwick Town Centre
Distance: 9 miles
NE66 1TU
Rothbury Shops
Distance: 10 miles
NE65 7TZ
Powburn Bus Stop
Distance: 1.1 miles
NE66 4HX
Alnmouth Railway Station
Distance: 20 miles
NE66 2RJ
Taxi Services Alnwick
Distance: 9 miles
NE66 1TU

Is Swallow Cottage (nr Powburn) Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Swallow Cottage is not suitable for children as it is designed specifically as a couple's retreat. The property sleeps only two people in one double bedroom with no additional sleeping arrangements. The rural location and traditional cottage layout make it ideal for adult guests rather than families with children.
For Couples
Perfect romantic retreat for two with cosy woodburning stove and peaceful rural setting in Northumberland countryside. The cottage offers complete privacy in the quiet hamlet of Branton with stunning walks starting from the doorstep. Explore Alnwick Castle, Bamburgh beaches and Holy Island together. Return to your intimate cottage for evenings by the fire.
Pet Friendly
Swallow Cottage does not accept pets. The property has a strict no pets policy for all guests. If you're travelling with a dog, you'll need to find alternative accommodation in the Northumberland area that welcomes animals. Many other properties in the region do accept pets.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Swallow Cottage (nr Powburn)

The Plough Inn Powburn

Located 2.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 4HX

Ingram Valley Cafe

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 4LT

The Star Inn Netherton

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE65 7HD

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Swallow Cottage (nr Powburn)

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, Swallow Cottage does not have a hot tub. The cottage focuses on traditional features including a woodburning stove and peaceful rural setting.
Is it pet friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at Swallow Cottage. The property has a strict no pets policy for all guests.
How many people does the cottage sleep?
The cottage sleeps two people in one double bedroom. It is specifically designed as a couple's retreat with compact but well-equipped accommodation.
What cooking facilities are available?
The kitchen includes an electric oven, grill, hob, microwave and fridge. All cooking equipment and utensils are provided for preparing meals during your stay.
Is there parking available?
Yes, one off-road parking space is provided at the cottage. The space is included in your rental at no additional cost.
What heating does the cottage have?
The cottage has oil central heating throughout and a woodburning stove in the living area. Fuel and power costs are included in the rental price.
Are bed linen and towels provided?
Yes, all bed linen and towels are included in your rental. The cottage is supplied with everything needed for your stay.
How far is the nearest shop?
The nearest shop is 1.2 miles away in Powburn village. The village pub is 2.5 miles from the cottage for dining options.

Swallow Cottage (nr Powburn) Reviews

We would have given 5 stars for everything but we found the shower extremely difficult to access. It would have made a big difference if there had been a grab rail on the wall. The cottage was lovely and cosy with a very generous welcome pack and we would have recommended it apart from the shower
Cottage was perfect for the two of us. It was in a central position for all the places we wanted to visit. The cottage was clean and very well equipped with everything we needed and more. Great location enjoyed walking around the lakes and use of the facilities very quiet place great for relaxing.
Comfortable and cosy. Nice quiet location, close to main attractions.
Very well equipped property with all you could want and more. Ideal for two people. Lots to do in the area, walking, visiting places etc.
A lovely little cottage set in a peaceful and pretty location. Lovely walks nearby. We'll equipped and comfortable.
We were worriedly about the glass shelf in bathroom as wall was cracked didnt feel safe we did not use it. Review Our fourth visit to this cottage ,lovely for two , walks out of door quiet , Small but well equipped will come again thank you Karen Sorry its a late review
A comfortable, home from home cottage, ideally situated to visit attractions in this beautiful part of Northumbria. Very quiet and local walks to nature reserve just outside door and road access easy to visit both NT properties and coast. Everything we needed at cottage, even a welcome pack which was a lovely thought after a long journey. We would definitely return.
My only reservation is that the sofa and easy chair are very low. Anyone with arthritic back and knees, like me, could struggle to get up from them. Other than that, lovely cottage and location.
Barney
A delightful base for both walking in the Cheviots and visiting Lindisfarne, Bamburgh and the Farne Islands. The cottage feels like a home, and is generously provided with OS maps, walking guides and DVD's. We wished we had booked for 2 weeks rather than one.
Patricia & Allan
Our only problem was the key safe was rather high up on the wall so I couldnt see the numbers. Fortunately another person much taller than me was passing and he opened it for me. I cant see any reason why it had to be so high up the wall. Otherwise the property was excellent.
Steven
Excellent property, everything worked, clean, comfortable and warm without the need for the log burner. Welcome pack much appreciated and did nothing to reduce my waistline !
Lovely property and great location to get around all the sights of Northumberland. The living area is bigger than the pictures make out.
Lesley
Swallow Cottage was the perfect location for a short break for the two of us, comfortable and wellappointed with easy access to local walking routes and interesting places to visit. I'm sure we will be back!
We had a fantastic week in this cosy, little cottage. There are lots of places to walk directly from the cottage with our favourite being the walk to the cafe in Ingram! It is also well placed for a short drive to castles, the beach and Holy Island. The cottage itself is compact but had everything we needed and was easy to find. It was a bonus to discover a nature reserve on the doorstep when we first arrived, a lovely place to walk after a long car journey.
Stephen
Thankyou for sharing your cosy little cottage with us. Fabulous accommodation with everything we could possibly need. Thankyou also for the lovely welcome goodies, much appreciated. So much to see and do around here without travelling more than 30 minutes. Highlights for us included Rothbury and the Simonside Hills, a visit to Bamburgh and the Castle, a walk from Ingram up to Linhope Spout nice cafe in Ingram too, Alnwick and Chillingham Castles, and Holy Island. Would definitely return!
Stephen
We enjoyed our week's stay in Swallow Cottage. Compact but clean and wellequipped it is ideally placed for walking and touring the region. We would certainly stay again and recommend.
Colleen
The cottage is delightful, well equipped and very comfortable. We absolutely loved our stay, not far from Cheddar but very much in the countryside. We really enjoyed the peace and quiet, and the little walks in the owners meadow, it was perfect and wed love to come back.
Alison
Swallow cottage was a lovely base for our holiday. Everything we needed was to hand. Very clean & tidy. Everything was easy to use.
Beautiful cottage met all our expectations.
Lovely. And clean everything you need for 2 I am booking again
Lovely weekend break, clean comfortable warm cottage with numerous extra touches. Love the area and hope to return.
This is a lovely cottage as a base for exploring Northumberland, with some nice walks straight from the door. I highly recommend it to any single person or couple who would like to explore Northumberland. This was my first visit in winter and I did worry about how warm it would be, but I needn't have, it was nice and cozy inside, despite sub zero temperatures outside. The Branton lakes were frozen over, which looked beautiful, only a few hundred yards from the house.
Great place to stay and the attention to detail made it a wonderful Christmas for my wife and I
Lovely welcome gifts and milk, washing liquid, foil and cling film all very helpful. Great location and had a few meals at the bosk that were very nice. We had an enjoyable stay a nice cottage in a lovely location.
Clean, comfortable and cosy cottage. In a very quiet location but within easy reach of the coast and the countryside.Really enjoyed our stay and will hopefully come back for another visit.
Delightful peaceful location good for hills or coast.
Excellent location quiet and close to fabulous hill walks. Wonderful welcome pack, well appointed cottage with good cooking facilities.
Our tenth visit to this cottage so something must be right! Saw my first red squirrel from the cottage window.
Lovely property well appointed in peaceful location and quiet.
A lovely little cottage wish I owned it. and location perfect for walking up onto Ingram Valley And Liner Spout. Beautiful scenery from windows and peaceful forecourt where we had our breakfast some mornings after doing our morning Tai Chi truly lovely.
The property was just as we required, comfortable and had everything that two pensioners required. We would definitely look at booking the same property again in the future.
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