Get Away from it All at These Luxury Lodges, Huts and Cabins
Sometimes you just need to escape
Hygge at Vallum
In brief: These modern cabins are the ideal place to unwind in luxury and nature.
Our highlight: Enjoying dinner at the Michelin-starred Restaurant Pine next door.
Insider guide: ‘Hygge’ means an atmosphere of warmth, wellbeing and cosiness, and that is exactly what guests will experience staying at these cabins. Surrounded by beautiful Northumberland countryside, it’s the ideal setting to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The modern and contemporary cabins are fully equipped with everything you could need including a modern kitchen, luxury bathrooms and outdoor decking, not to mention eco-friendly heating throughout.
Military Road, East Wallhouses NE18 0LJ
07307 187992
hyggeatvallum.co.uk
The Nest
In brief: A new retreat hidden on the banks of the historic Hurworth Burn Reservoir.
Our highlight: Watching the sunset from a bubbling hot tub, glass of fizz in hand.
Insider guide: The Nest’s luxury one-bedroom lodges and elevated treehouses all come complete with outdoor hot tubs. The spacious five-bed home-from-home here (for up to 12 guests) also has its own hot tub and is ideal for families and groups. All of these beautifully-designed retreats are the perfect base from which to cycle along the historic railway paths or stroll by the Hurworth Burn reservoir, and at night nothing beats a dip in the hot tub under the starlit skies.
Red Hurworth Farm, Hurworth Burn Road, Wingate TS28 5NN
0333 090 3817
restatthenest.co.uk
Hillside Huts & Cabins
In brief: Luxury shepherd’s huts and cabins nestled in the Northumberland hills.
Our highlight: The huts overlook a wildflower meadow (noted for its bird- and wildlife and acting as a bespoke yoga area).
Insider guide: Hillside Huts & Cabins is home to four individual luxurious shepherd’s huts and cabins, with relaxation and well-being at their heart. Set within the woodland of the farm, they all have king-size beds and ensuite bathrooms. The food hampers are locally sourced (featuring Pilgrims Coffee), their goat’s milk soaps are made locally by Todburn Soaps and they’re doing their bit to reduce single-use plastic. Outside, guests also have their own decking with a private wood-fired hot tub and fire pit, so they can enjoy their surroundings long into the evening.
Earsdon Hill, Morpeth NE61 3ES
07767 668400
hillsidehuts.co.uk
South Berrington Sherpherd’s Huts
In brief: Four stylish shepherd’s huts with all mod cons.
Our highlight: The Beach Hut, sleeping four with its seaside-themed interior.
Insider guide: These dog friendly huts, tucked away near Lowick in North Northumberland, are perfect for anyone looking to enjoy the great outdoors, but with all mod cons too, including your own kitchen and bathroom. The cosy huts are larch clad and super-insulated so they stay warm year-round, making them the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle at any time of year. A breakfast hamper and recipe boxes can be provided and there’s a village store for supplies and pubs nearby if you want to eat out.
Ancroft, Northumberland
07950 203402
southberrington.com
Huts in the Hills
In brief: Luxury shepherd’s huts in the heart of Northumberland.
Our highlight: The Hütte – a Swiss-style, two-storey shepherd’s hut with outstanding views of the surrounding countryside.
Insider guide: The team at Huts in the Hills believe taking a bath with a view should be on everyone’s list for 2024. Each of their stunning huts has its own outdoor bath with views in every direction, set far, far away from anyone else, giving you complete privacy. Huts in the Hills offer sumptuous accommodation in the stunning Northumberland countryside. Their exquisitely designed shepherd’s huts take glamping to a whole new level, with power showers, dishwashers and crisp Egyptian cotton sheets as standard.
Prendwick Farm, Whittingham, Alnwick NE66 4UZ
01669 630273
hutsinthehills.co.uk
Woodland Chase Glamping
In brief: Adult-only luxury glamping in Northumberland.
Our highlight: The Fieldhouse with its own sauna, outdoor shower and cold dunk bucket.
Insider guide: Retreat and reconnect at Woodland Chase Glamping. Set amidst beautiful farmland in the heart of Northumberland, Woodland Chase offers a luxurious adult-only escape without compromising any of life’s luxuries. The individually handcrafted cabins, with modern and cosy interiors, come complete with a private wood-fired hot tub and fire pit. It’s the perfect place to unwind, but just a stone’s throw from Northumberland’s spectacular coastline, it’s also a great base when you want to go exploring.
Old Felton Farm, Felton, Morpeth NE65 9NT
07931 334275
woodlandchaseglamping.co.uk
Glebe Holidays Northumberland
In brief: A luxurious eco-lodge and cottage within the Edlingham valley.
Our highlight: Savouring a glass of prosecco under the dark skies in the huge two-person al fresco bath carved from a single river-stone boulder.
Insider guide: All guests are promised luxury at Glebe Holidays Northumberland whether they choose The Glebe Retreat, a striking couples eco-lodge with stunning outdoor bath named one of the 25 best cabin stays in the UK by the Times, or the historic two-bedroom traditional stone The Old School with wood-burning stove. Appreciate the surrounding wildlife and unwind. With just two properties, guests are promised privacy and a personal touch.
glebeholidaysnorthumberland.co.uk
Trees at Tughall
In brief: Three contemporary cabins, each with its own specific relationship to its surroundings.
Our highlight: Hawthorn – offering a romantic break for two between the banks of the Tughall Burn and towering ash trees.
Insider guide: Connect to the great outdoors in luxury, just four fields from Beadnell beach and a 30-minute drive from the Cheviot Hills. Each of these cabins offers a unique connection to the outdoors, and each comes complete with a wood-burning stove to keep the heat in, covered decking if you want to dine out and a fire pit for cosy nights. Contemporary and minimalistic, they’re free from the clutter and bustle of modern life and provide the perfect sanctuary when you just want to switch off.
Tughall Grange Farm, Chathill NE67 5EN
07593 437255
treesattughall.com
Blossom Plantation
In brief: Stylish cabins and treehouses with hot tubs in the heart of Northumberland.
Our highlight: Each pod has gorgeous views across the lake.
Insider guide: Set on a family-run, working sheep farm, Blossom Plantation offers the perfect balance of modern, chic accommodation with peaceful surroundings. Whether you want to explore the local area or simply relax in tranquillity, this adult-only location is the ideal base, complete with a wood-fired hot tub and an electric log burner. Just north of Alnwick, with beautiful beaches a few miles away and the fabulous new bar and restaurant The Tempus only a short stroll away across the vineyard, this is a great place for walking in the day and stargazing at night.
Charlton Hall, Chathill NE67 5DZ
blossomplantation.co.uk
Kip & Nook
In brief: Gorgeous glamping experiences nestled within a country landscape.
Our highlight: A new addition, The Den. This Scandinavian-inspired container is truly off-grid with no WiFi, solar panels to produce renewable energy, and a wood-fired hot tub.
Insider guide: Experience the wild outdoors in a secluded location. Kip & Nook offer a glamping experience you won’t forget in their containers, loft and barn. The OG container for two has a stylish open-plan interior, The Loft offers a relaxing retreat for a joint couples trip with friends and The Barn is great for a group gathering, with an Instagrammable modern-classic interior.
Pinkney Carr Farm DL2 2RD
01325 344584
kipandnook.com
Wagtail
In brief: Luxurious conjoined shepherd’s huts on a sustainability-focused farm close to Hadrian’s Wall.
Our highlight: The free-standing copper bathtub under a glass ceiling, from which you can stargaze.
Insider guide: Couples can disconnect from daily life at this romantic, rural base in Greenhead. Part of the working Low Tipalt Farm, these conjoined shepherd’s huts provide the perfect place to recharge. One hut contains an open-plan studio with kitchen, dining area and raised double bed, with wonderful upland views. Meanwhile, through a light-filled glass corridor, you reach the other hut, which is home to a freestanding copper tub and glass ceiling. Run a deep bath, pour a glass of wine, and you’re all set to start your stargazing.
Greenhead, Northumberland
01573 226711
crabtreeandcrabtree.com
Miss Ellie
In brief: A totally unique glamping experience on a narrowboat in Northumberland.
Our highlight: The accompanying wood-fired hot tub and fire pit.
Insider guide: Miss Ellie is the larger of Middlemoor Farm Holidays’ two narrowboats – quirky accommodation which can sleep up to four adults and two children. Guests are treated to biscuits from The Northumbria Bakehouse, and with fluffy towels, a spacious kitchen and outdoor seating, Miss Ellie has everything you need for a home-from-boat experience. Although you might not be able to sail off into the sunset on this boat, there are 10 miles of private farm tracks to wander.
North Charlton, Alnwick NE67 5HP
07976 900668
middlemoorfarmholidays.co.uk
Newlands Lodges
In brief: Six bespoke holiday lodges set within a private 300-acre family estate.
Our highlight: Maple Lodge’s large apex windows are orientated so you’ll find yourself waking up to the sun peeking over the valley, and drifting off with it sinking below the fields.
Insider guide: Newlands Lodges are set amongst the beautiful rolling hills of Northumberland, and, nestled in the woods, they offer complete peace and tranquility during your stay. While interiors range from soft and neutral to modern and monochrome, all six lodges provide a luxurious breakaway. To make your stay extra special, each lodge comes with a private hot tub, while four have their own traditional sauna and star-gazing patio.
Boundary Lane, Shotley Bridge DH8 9AZ newlandslodges.co.uk
Bilton Barns
In brief: A range of stunning self-catering accommodation overlooking Alnmouth Bay.
Our highlight: The two bespoke cabins with hot tubs, stargazing windows and fire pits.
Insider guide: Choose from traditional stone cottages, converted barns and the two cabins all on the working farm at Bilton Barns. There are a further two cottages too, one in Alnmouth village and one in Seahouses. All the accommodation here is thoughtfully designed, and the three barn suites have sitting rooms upstairs to make the most of the sweeping views. The cosy stone cottages have log burners and open-plan living areas, three bedrooms and two bathrooms, whilst the Bilton Lookout is a two-storey wooden cabin and the Bothy is a unique L shape. Both sleep two and both have a log burner, large decking areas, fire pits and hot tubs. Bilton Barns is just outside the pretty village of Alnmouth and the market town of Alnwick is only four miles inland.
Alnmouth, Alnwick NE66 2TB
01665 830427
biltonbarns.com
