Our Happy Place
Review Submitted: March 10, 2010
Date of Stay: April 2009
I can't imagine anywhere more peaceful and enjoyable to spend time than this lovely cottage. It is set in wonderful surroundings, looking out over the Cheviot hills.
The cottage is very well equipped all round, and the kitchen has dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, cooker and every utensil you could wish for, whether you are cooking a simple breakfast or a full scale Sunday lunch.
The owners are friendly and helpful, without being intrusive. They always ask if there is anything needed to make their holiday home better, and they really want to know. It is clearly very important to them to give the best they can to their customers. Gaby has always made a cake or something tasty to welcome us after a long journey.
There are numerous pubs and restaurants within a short drive of Wanney cottage, where the meals have been generous, delicious and by no means overpriced. If you don't feel like driving, there is a pub at the end of the lane, 5 minutes walk away, which is also very friendly and serves nice food.
Bellingham is only a short drive away and it is easy to buy any fresh food there for your stay.
On our visits we have visited, Hadrian's Wall, Alnwick, Kielder Forest, Gateshead, Newcastle, South Shields and numerous other places. On our next visit we may take a day trip into Edinburgh. Whether you want towns and villages, seaside or sprawling, beautiful countryside, you are never very far away from the kind of day you want.
There is a lovely walk from Bellingham to Hares Lynn Waterfall. This is a fairly easy and pretty walk to the stunning waterfall at the end. You need to be mobile, but not necessarily fit to take this walk.
If you don't feel like getting out and about, you are in the right place for a wonderful rest. To wake up every morning to the peace and tranquility, or to sit in the conservatory and watch the birds in the garden and the ever changing colours of the countryside in this beautiful place is the best therapy in the world.
We have visited the cottage four times up to press and we can't wait for our next visit.
Enjoy, I know you will.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Pet-friendly,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
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