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Bracken Barn Cottage, Widdrington

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Northumberland » Widdrington
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms: 1

Bracken Barn Cottage is a single-storey property in Widdrington, Northumberland. This ground-floor cottage sits in the owners' grounds and offers off-road parking for two cars. The property overlooks fields where sheep and horses graze.

Druridge Bay lies 2 miles east. The seven-mile sandy beach attracts walkers and birdwatchers year-round. Widdrington Inn sits just a two-minute walk away and serves food daily. The coastal bus route stops within two minutes on foot, running twice hourly between Newcastle and Alnwick.

The cottage has one king-size bedroom. The bathroom features a bath with shower over. The open-plan living space combines kitchen, dining and sitting areas. An electric woodburner-effect fire warms the room.

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About Bracken Barn Cottage

Bracken Barn Cottage is a single-storey property in Widdrington, Northumberland. This ground-floor cottage sits in the owners' grounds and offers off-road parking for two cars. The property overlooks fields where sheep and horses graze.

Druridge Bay lies 2 miles east. The seven-mile sandy beach attracts walkers and birdwatchers year-round. Widdrington Inn sits just a two-minute walk away and serves food daily. The coastal bus route stops within two minutes on foot, running twice hourly between Newcastle and Alnwick.

The cottage has one king-size bedroom. The bathroom features a bath with shower over. The open-plan living space combines kitchen, dining and sitting areas. An electric woodburner-effect fire warms the room. The kitchen includes an electric oven, hob, microwave and fridge. A shared external utility room houses the washing machine and tumble dryer. The front patio has furniture and views across fields.

Alnwick Castle stands 15 miles north (25 minutes). Warkworth Castle is 7 miles away (15 minutes). Cragside lies within 45 minutes' drive. Bamburgh Castle sits 25 miles north (40 minutes).

Bracken Barn Cottage suits couples wanting coastal access. The property works well for birdwatchers and walkers. Book here for Northumberland beaches and castles.

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Bracken Barn Cottage Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Bracken Barn Cottage 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.

Warkworth Castle
Distance: 7.1 miles (11 min drive)
NE65 0UJ
Seaton Delaval Hall
Distance: 16.7 miles (22 min drive)
NE26 4QR
Alnwick Castle
Distance: 14.7 miles (25 min drive)
NE66 1NQ
Red Row & Hadston (Millennium Green)
Distance: 2.4 miles (3 min drive)
NE65 9TL
Northumberland Coast Path
Distance: 1.8 miles (5 min drive)
Druridge Bay Country Park
Distance: 3.5 miles (7 min drive)
NE61 5BX
The Co-operative Food
Distance: 1.5 miles (2 min drive)
NE61 5ND
Circa
Distance: 5.2 miles (7 min drive)
NE65 0NB
Quality Meats
Distance: 5.8 miles (9 min drive)
NE65 0BZ
Widdrington Station
Distance: 1.4 miles (2 min drive)
NE61 5QH
Morpeth Bus Station
Distance: 8.5 miles (15 min drive)
NE61 1BA
Newcastle International Airport
Distance: 28.7 miles (52 min drive)
NE13 8BZ
Warkworth Castle
Distance: 7.1 miles (11 min drive)
NE65 0UJ
Seaton Delaval Hall
Distance: 16.7 miles (22 min drive)
NE26 4QR
Alnwick Castle
Distance: 14.7 miles (25 min drive)
NE66 1NQ
Red Row & Hadston (Millennium Green)
Distance: 2.4 miles (3 min drive)
NE65 9TL
Northumberland Coast Path
Distance: 1.8 miles (5 min drive)
Druridge Bay Country Park
Distance: 3.5 miles (7 min drive)
NE61 5BX
The Co-operative Food
Distance: 1.5 miles (2 min drive)
NE61 5ND
Circa
Distance: 5.2 miles (7 min drive)
NE65 0NB
Quality Meats
Distance: 5.8 miles (9 min drive)
NE65 0BZ
Widdrington Station
Distance: 1.4 miles (2 min drive)
NE61 5QH
Morpeth Bus Station
Distance: 8.5 miles (15 min drive)
NE61 1BA
Newcastle International Airport
Distance: 28.7 miles (52 min drive)
NE13 8BZ

Is Bracken Barn Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Bracken Barn Cottage is primarily designed for couples rather than families with children. The one-bedroom layout with a king-size bed suits two adults. However, children can enjoy feeding the horses with carrots provided by owners, watching birds from the window feeder and playing on Druridge Bay's sandy beach just 2 miles away. The cottage has books and games available.
For Couples
This cottage is ideal for couples wanting a peaceful Northumberland retreat. The comfortable king-size bed ensures restful nights. The front patio offers private morning sun and field views for breakfast outdoors. Walk to Widdrington Inn for dinner without driving. Explore romantic coastal villages like Alnmouth and Warkworth. The owners provide welcome treats including wine and chocolates for special touches.
Pet Friendly
Bracken Barn Cottage does not accept pets. The owners' policy prohibits all animals from staying at the property. If you're travelling with a dog or other pet, you'll need to find alternative accommodation in the area. The restriction applies due to insurance requirements and the owners' preferences for maintaining the property standards and guest experience.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Bracken Barn Cottage

Widdrington Inn

Located 2 min walk from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE61 5DZ

Drift Cafe Cresswell

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE61 5JT

Amble Harbour Restaurants

Located 6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE65 0DX

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Bracken Barn Cottage

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, Bracken Barn Cottage does not have a hot tub. The property offers a bathroom with a bath and shower over for guest use.
Is it pet friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at Bracken Barn Cottage. The owners do not accept any animals at this property due to their policy restrictions.
How far is the beach from the cottage?
Druridge Bay beach is 2 miles east of the cottage. Guests can reach the seven-mile sandy beach in approximately five minutes by car or take a 40-minute walk.
What parking is available?
Off-road parking for two cars is provided immediately outside the cottage. The parking area is on the property grounds and included in your stay.
Is the cottage suitable for wheelchair users?
The cottage is all ground floor with no internal steps. However, a short steep slope leads from the driveway down to the cottage entrance which may present challenges.
What shops are nearby?
A Co-op store is located 1.5 miles away at Widdrington Station. The shop stocks essentials and groceries for your self-catering stay throughout the week.
Can I charge an electric vehicle?
No, the property cannot accommodate EV charging including electric bikes. This restriction applies due to the owners' insurance policy requirements for the property.
What kitchen equipment is provided?
The kitchen has an electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge and various utensils. Tea, coffee, sugar, milk and biscuits are typically provided on arrival for guests.

Bracken Barn Cottage Reviews

Sue was a lovely host. We had a very restful stay. ideally located. I definitely recommend if you are in the area.
Great cottage, been here many times its lovely and comfy and great for exploring Northumberland and the owners Sue and John are very friendly and helpful .
We thoroughly enjoyed our week at this lovely, comfortable and well equipped cottage which also boasts a spacious parking area. It is perfectly located for enjoying the beautiful costal route of Northumberland. Even sitting at the dining table offers a view over the fields. Sue and John are friendly and very helpful hosts nothing is too much trouble for them. We unreservedly recommend this cottage to anyone wanting to explore this wonderful county.
William
Brilliant holiday in this lovely cottage. Booked primarily because of earlier excellent reviews which were well justified. Quietly helpful owners who, despite us knowing the area fairly well, gave some great new recommendations for visits. Cottage faultless and easy adjacent parking. Buses to Newcastle and Alnwick at the end of the road. Would certainly hope to return.
Sue was the perfect host throughout. Accomodation was excellent, very comfortable bed and powerful shower and everything at hand in the livingkitchen. Lovely location with views to match with walks nearby if you wished. After a difficult time this was the perfect chill out stay for my wife. Will definitely return.
Stephen
We recently spent a fantastic week at Bracken Barn Cottage and highly recommend it. The property is incredibly comfortable, exceptionally wellequipped, and perfectly situated within easy reach of all the major local attractions. We especially loved being able to head out onto great walks directly from the front door. A massive bonus is The Widdrington Pub, which is just a short walk away and serves excellent food. Huge thanks to the owners, Sue and John, who made us feel so welcome and gave us brilliant advice on places to visit without ever being obtrusive. We had a perfect stay and would certainly visit again.
Valerie
The accommodation is perfect for a short break and Sue and John are great hosts.
Robert
Another lovely stay at this smashing little cottage. Hosts couldn't be better! Lots of interesting places to visit and fantastic beaches.
Leslie
As our second visit, we can highly recommend this spotlessly clean, comfortable and warm cottage. It is in an ideal position, less than a mile from the coast, and also within easy reach of all the popular tourist areas.
Stephen
Lovely accommodation 5 minutes away from coast and bird reserves. Nice little touches like the chocolates, bird feeder at the window. Warm and welcoming
Been to this cottage every year for at least 10 years love it. Wi Fi a bit dodgy at times but plenty lovely places to visit and a 5 min drive to the lovely beach. Owners perfect. Very friendly and there if you need them but leave me alone as it's my retreat. Will be back. x
Bracken Barn Cottage is a spaciously cosy, comfortable, and clean holiday accommodation the owners have taken great care in providing everything needed for a carefree stay, with nothing lacking for convenience and relaxation, inside and out. Sue & John, the friendly owners are on hand to provide a warm welcome, and are readily available to help whilst respecting your privacy throughout your stay. It really is as good as it gets. Widdrington is a superb basis for a holiday in the southern half of Northumberland a quiet location, close to the glorious Druridge Bay beach and nature reserve 40 minutes walk from the cottage, or 2 mins by car and within short travelling distances of the lovely harbour town of Amble, Alnwick, the coastal towns of Blyth, Whitley Bay, Seahouses, & Newbiggin, Castles, historic houses, and museums aplenty not forgetting the Widdrington Inn, just a couple of minutes stroll from the cottage superb food, and a fine range of beers and spirits. I thoroughly enjoyed my fortnight's stay here, and fully intend to make Bracken Barn Cottage my base for a future Northumberland holiday before long. Looking forward to it already!
A quiet comfortable house with everything we needed. Although close to a public house there was no noise. Plenty of things to do in the area.
Welcomed by the owners on arrival and given relevant info about the cottage. Tea coffee and biscuits in the cottage so we could have drink straight away. It's situated in a quiet location but only 2 mins walk from the bus coastal bus route.Ideal for doing coastal walks and visiting other places. Outside seating areas, one over looking a field and long distance views.Local pub 2 mins walk made excellent meals.Well equipment and well maintained cottage. We d definitely return here. Thank you
Property was immaculate, facilities A1, owners very approachable making it a excellent place to explore this beautiful part of the country.
We have just returned home from our holiday at Bracken Barn Cottage and can say that we thoroughly enjoyed it. The cottage was superb and provided everything we needed for our holiday.The owners Sue & John made us welcome and provided us with information regarding the area. We would like to say many thanks to the owners and we will return at some point in the future.
Delightful little cottage, well positioned for cycling and walking along the coast.
Excellent and enjoyable stay one again.
Beautiful cottage, great host, good location and quiet Would recommend
Sue and John gave us a wonderful welcome thank you for the treats! . The cottage is beautifully presented and maintained. It has everything you would need for a selfcatering break in a beautiful area of the country. The beaches are unsurpassed, clean white sand. We visited Alnwick castle, Warkworth Castle, Cragside and Wallington, all within 45 minutes drive. The Widdrington Inn is just around the corner, very handy for tasty, well cooked food and a refreshing drink after a long day out. Wonderful!
e Alice
Thank you for a great stay in your cottage and for the biscuits and Prosecco. In walking distance of Druridge bays beautiful golden sandy beach. Country park nearby. Quiet roads give quick access to Alnwick and the entire Northumberland coast. Highly recommended.
Jackie
Sue and John have obviously put a lot of thought into this cottage and it shows. Everything you could possibly need is here from an iron to an air fryer. Comfortable bed and sofa made relaxing very easy. Sue even gave us some carrots for the horses in the adjoining field! Would have no hesitation whatsoever in highly recommending this accommodation
Beverly
We stayed at Bracken Barn Cottage over the Christmas period. The property was lovely and bigger inside than what it looked from the outside. There was everything we need and it was lovely and cosy inside, if we needed anything we just needed to ask Sue it wasn't a problem. The welcome pack was fantastic we have never had one like it full of goodies. We will definitely be back the cottage was a fantastic base for the coast and Morpeth.
Melvyn
We had a lovely stay at bracken cottage. A warm welcome from the owners, with a nice welcome pack included. Sue and John have done a great job renovating the building onto a surprisingly spacious and comfortable cottage for two. We both found the bed extremely comfortable, and had everything we needed for our stay, except a colander which would be handy. I didn't particularly like the cutlery, flat pressed steel knives and forks let the rest of the equipment Down, but that is just a small niggle. The views from the window overlooking the fields was great, plenty of birds, and two horses to watch. All in all a smashing stay and would fully recommend l.
Barbara
Bracken Barn Cottage is a lovely comfortable and cosy base to explore the local area. It has everything for a relaxed break and the owners couldn't have done more to make us feel welcome.
No problems my 11h ish visit.
Leslie
The property is in an excellent location, close to all amenities. The cottage is warm and comfortable, and very well equipped. We felt very much at home, and would highly recommend.
Richard
Wonderful holiday cottage. Great location. Well appointed with beach & puffin theme. Owner met us on arrival. Highly recommend should be five star rating.
Adrian
Bracken Barn Cottage is a lovely well presented property ,spotlessly clean and with all the amenities for 2 people. Situated next to the owners property its within driving distance from the Northumberland coast ,There's a train station in Alnmouth which serves the ECML about a 20 min drive away . Very cosy place ,quiet with views overlooking fields .Well recommended.
Lovely cottage, very clean and comfortable, friendly and helpful hosts. Would highly recommend this cottage.
Jeremy
This was a lovely cottage and the friendly owners were on hand if we needed to know anything and were very good at recommending places to see. The cottage had everything we needed and was very comfortable and well situated for fabulous views and great historical venues. The coast here is breathtakingly beautiful and is only a few moments away in the car!
Malcolm
We had a lovely stay at the cottage, it was situated in a superb location making it very easy to access the local sites around the area. The cottage was well equipped and had everything we needed, Sue was so accommodating and was super friendly we could not fault our stay and we had one of our best holidays ever
The nicest cottage we have ever stayed in and there have been a few! Lovely, beautifully furnished, well equipped cottage, overlooking the fields and owners garden which, like the cottage, was immaculately maintained. Easy private parking, two minutes walk to a great pub which served excellent food. We felt comfortable from the minute we arrived and met Sue and John, the owners. Within easy reach of the beautiful Northumbrian coastal resorts. If, like my husband, WiFi is essential for you, even on holiday, this was a bit slow and I could not get it at all. Perhaps an extender may help. But please do not let that deter you from booking this wonderful venue.
Robert
Hosts were great in every respect! Lovely cottage in a lovely location. We would definitely recommend it.
Lovely place to stay. Very peaceful, despite being right next door to the pub,which is handy for drinks and nice meals and snacks. Owners very friendly and helpful. Cottage and grounds beautifully kept. An all round good base for lots of places to visit, and on a reliable bus route too. Would definitely recommend.
We enjoyed our stay at Brackenbarn Cottage. The cottage is comfortable, clean and wellequipped. We loved the peace, watching the birds and horses from the window. The pub nearby served some great meals. The owners were friendly and helpful. It is well placed to visit Alnwick and Bamburgh or down to Tynemouth and Newcastle.
Barbara
Sue and John were great hosts. Will definitely go back again.
Christine
My second visit to Bracken Barn Cottage and once again I had a great holiday in very comfortable and well equipped accommodation. A big thank you to Sue and John for making me feel so welcome. This cottage is in a good location for visiting the beautiful Northumberland coast and I highly recommend it.
This cottage is ideal for a couple equipped with everything you need. Sue and john are a lovely couple who are there for you if Needed . The pub next door serves fabulous food we ate there every night and the staff were so friendly and helpful. We would highly recommend this cottage and will be back its 5 stars from us .
Great holiday as usual beautiful cottage in beautiful gardens. Sue and John lovely owners. Widdrington Inn very close for great pub food. In a great area for exploring Northumberland.
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