Welcome to Dene Cottage,
a high quality self catering holiday cottage
located in a rural hamlet in the
beautiful Northumbrian countryside.
ABOUT
Dene Cottage is a self-contained annexe to Dene House, located in the hamlet of Callaly, 2 miles from the village of Whittingham in Northumberland.
The cottage affords high quality accommodation for couples in a peaceful setting.
The historic market towns of Alnwick and Rothbury are each a 15 minute drive away, and the beautiful beaches of the Northumberland Heritage Coast are within easy reach.
Bordering Thrunton Woods and situated close to the Northumberland National Park and Cheviot Hills,
Callaly is an ideal location for walkers and cyclists with miles of woodland and moorland trails on the doorstep.
Full weeks or short breaks available.
THE COTTAGE
Dene Cottage offers spacious accommodation, refurbished to a high standard.
There is a well-equipped kitchen and cosy lounge/diner with wood burner
on the ground floor, a relaxing bedroom with king-sized bed
and a bathroom with shower over bath upstairs.
Outside there is a large courtyard for parking, and a peaceful,
private garden adjoining woodland to the rear.
We are committed to improving the energy efficiency of the property
and implemented many upgrades during the refurbishment
to make the cottage as environmentally friendly as possible.
Dene Cottage combines comfort with country charm in an idyllic setting,
making it a luxurious relaxing retreat for couples.
Nearest shop 5 miles, pub 4 miles, restaurant 6 miles.
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Sleeps 2
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The cottage has its own entry porch
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Downstairs there is a fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, washer/dryer, large fridge-freezer, microwave, electric cooker/hob and plenty of storage space
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The spacious lounge/dining room has a wood burning stove, Sky TV/DVD, WiFi, good selection of books, maps & guides, DVDs & games, DAB radio/CD player
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Upstairs there is one bedroom with king sized bed, and a fitted bathroom with electric shower over bath
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Linen, towels and hairdryer provided
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Outside to the rear there is a seating area with bistro table and chairs overlooking the private garden and wooded area. BBQ for guests' use
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Ample on-site car parking
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Storage for bicycles
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Oil-fired central heating & electricity included
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Initial fuel for woodburner included
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Collection from Alnmouth railway station possible by arrangement
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No smoking
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Sorry no pets
EXPLORING THE AREA
The countryside around Callaly is beautiful and varied.
To the south there is open heather moorland, to the east Thrunton Woods and Crags, and to the west/ northwest the Cheviot Hills and Northumberland National Park. Spectacular views can be enjoyed from the many footpaths and cycle tracks in the surrounding area. Our garden adjoins woodland and the area has an abundance of birds and wildlife. Many species of birds regularly visit the garden, including tits, finches, tree sparrows, nuthatches, treecreepers, woodpeckers, and, of course, pheasants! If you are lucky you may also see roe deer and red squirrels.
At night you can often hear owls calling, and as Callaly is situated in a dark sky area it is a great location for budding stargazers. We have no shop or pub but these can be found nearby, with the nearest convenience store, post office and petrol station at Powburn, public house in Glanton and restaurants in Thropton, with many more in Alnwick and Rothbury.
A short drive from Callaly lies the beautiful Breamish and Ingram Valley in the Northumberland National Park. Popular with cyclists, and affording many interesting walking routes with panoramic views of the Cheviot Hills. The Pennine Cycleway (route 68) passes about 5 miles west of Callaly, travelling up through Ingram and past Wooler, then joining other routes further north.
A little further south lies the picturesque village of Rothbury, offering a wide choice of shops, pubs and tea rooms, and a golf course beside the River Coquet. Possibly the most popular visitor attraction in this area is Cragside, the estate built by the Victorian inventor Lord Armstrong. Now owned by the National Trust, the house itself is fascinating to visit, being the first to be lit by hydro-electricity back in 1878. There are many footpaths to explore on the beautiful wooded estate with more outstanding views across the valley to the Simonside Hills, this area being another popular location for walkers.
The attractive market town of Alnwick is 10 miles east of Callaly and offers many shops and amenities, including supermarkets, restaurants, a golf course, theatre/cinema and leisure centre. Its famous castle, seat of the Duke of Northumberland, and the neighbouring Alnwick Garden with its fabulous tree house restaurant are highly recommended visitor attractions.
Alnmouth is 5 miles further east and has a lovely beach and golf courses. Here you will also find the nearest railway station on the East Coast line up to Edinburgh.
The Northumberland Heritage Coastline is designated an AONB, with spectacular sandy beaches, rocky headlands, dramatic castles and attractive coastal villages to explore. Walkers are spoilt for choice as the Northumberland Coast Path follows this beautiful coastline for 60 miles from Cresswell up to Berwick-upon-Tweed. Popular coastal visitor attractions include Bamburgh Castle, Dunstanburgh Castle, the Farne Islands and Lindisfarne.
Suggested days out include:
Alnwick and Rothbury
Alnwick Garden
Castles - Alnwick, Warkworth, Dunstanburgh, Bamburgh, Edlingham
Numerous stunning beaches along the Heritage Coastline
National Trust properties - Cragside, Wallington
Lindisfarne (Holy Island)
The Farne Islands, by boat from Seahouses
Walking - Coastal path, Northumberland National Park, the Cheviots and Simonside Hills
The thatched villages of Ford and Etal, and Heatherslaw Mill
Hadrian's Wall
Day trips to Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders
Newcastle's Quayside
BOOKING YOUR STAY
Check availability and book online using our live booking calendar. Secure payments by credit card or BACS.
CONTACT US
If you wish to make an enquiry about Dene Cottage please contact us by telephone, email or post, or fill in the form below.
Helen Bradley
Dene Cottage
Callaly
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 4TA
Tel: +44 (0) 1665 574294
Mob: +44 (0) 7887 394076
Email:
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