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Cragend Grange

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Historic Setting: Cragend Grange in Rothbury offers a 4-star bed and breakfast experience within a historic building. The property is pet-friendly and situated on a quiet street, providing a peaceful environment. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace and a beautiful garden, perfect for relaxation. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, ensuring connectivity. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, bathrobes, and garden views. Additional amenities include a work desk, TV, and free on-site private parking. Dining Experience: A variety of breakfast options are available, including full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Local specialities, warm dishes, juice, and fruits are served daily. Activities and Attractions: Guests can engage in hiking and cycling, with Alnwick Castle 22 km away and Newcastle International Airport 39 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Green Tourism
    Green Tourism

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jerome
    France France
    “Amazing farm in an amazing location. Very quiet and relaxing. Close to Cragside and other attractions. Very welcoming hosts, and great breakfast”
  • Rose
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything! The bedroom and bathroom were beautiful and well equipped. The hosts were exceptionally knowledgeable about the farm and area. Delicious breakfasts.”
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful location and very close to local attractions, spacious room , very welcoming and friendly hosts, very accommodating, lovely fresh and wide selection of foods for breakfast 😀”
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Wonderful location-beautiful sympathetic renovation.Lots of interesting history for the property and surrounding area”
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “I echo the high sentiments in most the other reviews here. Great, spacious and homely room and a lovely, historical farm. Hosts are wonderful and make a great breakfast. Absolutely recommended!!”
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Mattress too soft for us as we like a medium to hard. Breakfast and facilities great. Lou and Shaun perfect hosts. Definitely stay again and recommend to friends.”
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Loved everything about this place, great hosts, great breakfast, great accommodation and right on the doorstep of Cragside, and the farm has an interesting history too - just didn't have enough time to join the farm tour this time.”
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Breakfast was lovely The owners made us very welcome The room and surroundings were great”
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very spacious room with large comfortable bed and large bathroom. Breakfast was a delight with delicious honey straight from the hive. Shaun was great, very friendly and knowledgable. Super location ideal for exploring Northumberland. Alnwick...”
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Breakfast very good. Location pleasantly quiet, very rural. Hosts very helpful and knowledgeable about area.”

Hosted by Lou Renwick

10
Host review score
Lou Renwick
A heritage site in its own right, Cragend Farm is located next to National Trust property Cragside. As seen on Matt Bakers travels with Mum & Dad Series 3 . We offer either the Large Luxury Super King room with TV Sofa, Ensuite Bath and Shower Room (Armstrong Wing) or the King Size room (West Room) with high beams full of character and history with ensuite shower, wc and basin. Travel cots available for either room. Extra mattresses available for Armstrong Wing for two children on request. Both rooms have WIFI. Dogs welcome. Cragend Farm sits quietly on the edge of the famous Cragside Estate, 25 miles north of Newcastle, and has been a farm since the 16th century. It was re-modelled and transformed by Northumbrian Industrialist Lord William Armstrong of Cragside in 1880’s with stone from the Cragend Quarry. Now owned by Shaun and Lou Renwick the farm is being given a new lease of life. The farm has stunning views of the Northumberland Countryside.
Continuing to harness Cragend’s surrounding natural resources, heating and hot water onsite are generated by wood burning systems, including the Esse Range for cooking. Delicious food is always on the go at Cragend, with Shaun & Lou’s home cooked breakfasts. Cragend free range eggs are also available to take home. The land around the farm buildings is receiving much needed love and attention for woodland, wildlife, like squirrels and deer. We have visiting geese at certain times of the year. The Black Burn flows to the east side of the boundary and is a vision of bluebells and primroses in Spring with wild garlic and watercress in profusion. The banks of the River Coquet are very special for numerous reasons, the flora and fauna are exemplary, and the salmon and trout fishing are a treat only available to a special few. We have Grown in Britain status for our woodland.
The farm, originally owned by The Duke of Northumberland, of Alnwick Castle and Syon House, was rented out for many centuries until Lord Armstrong bought it in 1860’s, as part of a grand scheme to create a Model Farm to showcase his innovative water powered hydraulic machinery that worked threshing machines and milling devices. Evidence of this 19th century cutting edge technology is still visible at Cragend. Rothbury emerged as a relatively important town in the historic district of Coquetdale because of its situation at a crossroads over a ford along the River Coquet. Turnpike roads leading to Newcastle upon Tyne, Alnwick, Hexham and Morpeth allowed for an influx of families and the enlargement of the settlement during the Middle Ages. Today, the town is used as a staging point for recreational walking. Landmarks in and around Rothbury include the Victorian era mansion Cragside, the Simonside Hills and Northumberland National Park. Nowadays it plays host to Music and Food festivals with lots to see and do at National Trust Cragside. Alnwick, Morpeth Hexham Holy Island are near by with amazing beaches. Northumberland Dark Skies are a sight to be seen.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

Cragend Grange takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night
Cot upon request
£10 per child, per night
2 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Cragend Grange in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.