The Old Farmhouse | Lowick | Barmoor Ridge | Northumbria

5.0★

6 Guests
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

54 Customer Review(s)

Jacqui
September 2024

“We had a great week in this delightful part of Northumberland.”

The property is spacious, well equipped and comfortable. When we arrived the heating was on and we felt very welcome. We really cannot fault the property or its owner - highly recommended.

The property is spacious, well equipped and comfortable. When we arrived the heating was on and we felt very welcome. We really cannot fault the property or its owner - highly recommended.

- Jacqui, September 2024
Mr June 2024

“The farm house was lovely and peaceful.”

The owner was extremely friendly and helpful, but left us alone. We found it reassuring to know that someone with local knowledge was living next door. The only surprise was the extremely large farm building that runs all the way across the rear of the house, this blocked out any view from the rear of the building, although I suppose that being a farm you are going to need farm buildings. It was the fact that I could not find any mention of this when booking the property. However the view from the front of the property was stunning looking over to the Cheviots & watching hare’s & other wildlife in the field directly opposite on a daily basis. Thank you for allowing us to stay in such a beautiful place that you obviously love so much. The wine and biscuits we found when we arrived were a lovely treat.

- Mr, June 2024
Wendy June 2024

“Having stayed there before, we returned because we knew how spacious and comfortable the Old Farmhouse is.”

We appreciated having 2 sitting rooms with TV's plus 2 bathrooms upstairs. It's handy having a separate utility room with an extra fridge, plus downstairs toilet. We particularly enjoyed sitting outside both at the front with the lovely view and at the back in the enclosed garden with a BBQ. The owner is very welcoming and hospitable - and we hope to return for a 3rd stay one day!

- Wendy, June 2024
Duncan May 2024

“Another great stay at the Old Farmhouse.”

A lovely place in a great spot - totally recommended.

- Duncan, May 2024
Adrian July 2023

“Surprised and pleased to find as well as towels bed linen there was hand soap ...”

Surprised and pleased to find as well as towels bed linen there was hand soap shower gel tablets powder etc for dishwasher and washing machine and washing up liquid plus pan scrubs etc it might be worth adding this to info about house so know don’t need to bring

- Adrian, July 2023

Thank you for your great feedback Property Owner
Lucinda October 2022

“A lovely property.”

Nothing to moan about apart from the frying pans were no longer non-stick!!! Beautifully clean and looked after. A real gem

- Lucinda, October 2022
Alan October 2022

“Excellent stay at the Old Farmhouse.”

We were a family of 6, and the house was a good size and in a great, quiet location.

- Alan, October 2022

Thank you for your kind feedback sorry about frying pans I replace every year but they do seem to get a bit the worse for wear by the end of a busy season. Property Owner
Nigel September 2022

“The Old Farmhouse was a brilliant place to stay.”

It was much bigger than we had expected, beautifully presented and had everything you could want for an enjoyable stay. It is ideally situated to explore places like Holly Island and all the coast line down to Craster. We used it mainly as a base for some walking in the Cheviots. There are fantastic views over these from the 2 front bedrooms. The house is very well set up for families with both front and back gardens enclosed to stop little ones making the great escape. Cots and high chairs were available. There were only 4 of us so we rattled around in the space. 6 adults wouldn't feel squashed. The location is very quiet even though there is a road running in front of the house. This appears to have about 2 cars a day using it and although on a working farm you wouldn't know it. Lowick is just down the road and has a good locals pub as well as a decent Pub/Restaurant ( The Black Bull) Ford & Etal estate is close by and definitely worth a visit. There also some beautiful walks around the estate. One very, very small niggle was the ensuite was a tad cosy but it was perfectly usable. The owner, Mrs Reavely is delightful and only lives at the other end of the farm. She kindly left lots of fresh flowers, wine and a very large box of sweets! If you are thinking of visiting this part of the country I would highly recommend the Old Farmhouse as an ideal base

- Nigel, September 2022
Nicola August 2022

“Beautiful property ,spacious with everything needed for a week away .”

Excellent base to explore the area. Safe and secure back garden area perfect for a young family and beautiful views from the front garden . The road at the front is deceiving as cars travel very fast along it so care is needed . Overall a lovely, welcoming property that was comfortable, spacious ,and well equipped.

- Nicola, August 2022
Deborah July 2022

“The Old Farmhouse is a very comfortable, well furnished spacious house in a beautiful setting with fantastic views of the Cheviots.”

An unexpected welcome pack of two bottles of wine (enjoyed by the adults) and a lovely box of biscuits which were enjoyed by all the family was a lovely thought as were the fresh flowers. Mid week we even received some fresh home grown vegetables from the very friendly and helpful owner which were delicious. The enclosed garden was very much appreciated by our granddaughter and meant we could relax knowing she was safe playing. Garden furniture at the front and the rear of the property meant we could make the most of the sun early mornings and late into the evening and the sun room meant we could enjoy the sun even when there was a slight breeze, It is an excellent base for Northern Northumberland and the Borders, we had fantastic days out exploring with lots to do within 30/40 minutes of the property. We would definitely stay again and don't think anyone would be disappointed if they booked this property. Thank you from all of us.

- Deborah, July 2022
David July 2022

“Excellent property: comfortable, well furnished and great location for all tourist sites.”

Welcome pack included two bottles of wine and a lovely box of chocolates that went down very well. Owner very friendly and helpful. Would definitely return given availability. NB1: the internet is slow by modern standards (0.3 MBPs), due to remoteness and overhead telephone wires. This was good on one hand as our kids had to engage in conversation, games etc with the rest of the family. On the other hand there weren't any games at the house, which is unusual for a holiday let so we had to go and buy some in Berwick. Suggest raiding Berwick charity shops for a few jigsaws and games for future visitors. NB2: the road outside the house is very fast and can be dangerous for kids. Our 12 year old nearly got herself run over goofing about. There are suitable warnings in the information pack but I think Northumberland CC should be putting up a hazard sign so it would be worth raising this with them.

- David, July 2022
Garry June 2022

“The Old Farmhouse was a spacious, comfortable, clean and well equipped place to stay.”

The enclosed garden space at the back is ideal for young children to play safely and also a nice wee sun trap for the adults to sit and enjoy. We chose this location as there was much to see and do all within half hour drive of the property. The property owner was very friendly and helpful.

- Garry, June 2022
Wendy May 2022

“Farmhouse was lovely, very high standard throughout, made very welcome by host.”

Had everything to make our stay enjoyable and relaxing. Plenty of room for family gathering both inside and out. Safe back garden for children, great space for outdoor eating and very good gas BBQ. Good area as base to be able to access so many places, wonderful beaches, castles, nature walks. For families -swimming pool at Berwick great, Kelso -playground, river walk, skateboard track. Farne Islands boat trip recommended. Lots wildlife seen- deer, hares, dolphins, seals, numerous different birds, wild ponies. Recommend staying here

- Wendy, May 2022
Stephen April 2022

“We had the most enjoyable stay.”

Our accommodation was faultless, and our host extremely attentive. Many thanks, and we look forward to being able to return one day.

- Stephen, April 2022
Clifford April 2022

“The Old Farm House was a beautiful old farm cottage, it was located near to Lowick and was handy for Bamburgh and into the Scottish borders, we had a wonderful relaxing week and I would throughly recommend this cottage to anyone, the only slight niggle was the internet was very slow, but hey we were on holiday so it did not matter that much, Northumberland is a fabulous holiday destination.”

- Clifford, April 2022
Sarah April 2022

“We had a very comfortable stay at the old farmhouse.”

It was especially great for us that it was so child friendly with the stair gates, highchair, plates/cups, cot and safe back yard with the little slide and getting to feed the little lamb. We will hopefully be back some time!

- Sarah, April 2022
Liz July 2021

“A great place to stay.”

Very clean and well maintained. Really well equipped especially in the kitchen. Loads of space so not on top of one another. Host really friendly and helpful. Will definately stay here again.

- Liz, July 2021
Trudie June 2021

“We had a wonderful stay at the Old Farmhouse which was warm, clean and fully equiped.”

In a perfect location for both the Scotish Boarder and the Northumberland coast there was lots to do and see all easily accessable.We were made to feel very welcome and would highly recommend the property.

- Trudie, June 2021
Caroline June 2021

“Lovely comfortable cottage in excellent location to explore the region.”

Had a wonderful week.

- Caroline, June 2021
Teresa October 2020

“Although accomodation appears to be quite isolated it is very central to many of the tourist attractions and not too far from them.”

Would definitely recommend and would stay there again mi

- Teresa, October 2020
Rachel December 2019

“The house was lovely, beautiful decor, great facilities and location.”

We had a wonderful Christmas staying here and Santa found us no problem! We would recommend 100%

- Rachel, December 2019
David September 2019

“Comfort of cottage.”

Good location for exploring Northumberland. Good eating places nearby. Good pubs in Lowick. Thoroughly enjoyable holiday.

- David, September 2019
Peter August 2019

“The farmhouse was so thoughtfully presented and tasteful.”

It was warm and inviting especially after a cold day out . The owner had equipped the house beyond our expectations. A very enjoyable, restful week. Huge thankful .

- Peter, August 2019
Anthea July 2019

“The accommpdation fine and a very friendly owner who was most helpful.”

Parking excellent for 3 cars and views stunning over Teviot hills and the Scottish borders

- Anthea, July 2019
Esther May 2019

“There were a few things in the kitchen we would have appreciated but were not there.”

ie:- serving dishes, Medium sized dish for cooking a fruit crumble/cottage pie in, A toast rack, A tray, Meat platter would have been nice but not essential. Washing-up bowl, (we bought one and left it there ) And a rail or hooks in the kitchen for the towel and tea towels etc. Otherwise we found it very well equipped.

- Esther, May 2019
Deborah April 2019

“Lovely cottage in a great location for exploring the area.”

Plenty of room for all the family, we had a really good holiday.

- Deborah, April 2019
Graham September 2018

“A warm welcome from the owner who showed us over the Cottage and explained how the heating worked etc.”

Well furnished, and comfortable. Home from Home. Well situated to explore Northumberland. Would certainly recommend the Cottage for people to stay.

- Graham, September 2018
Ian August 2018

“It was a fabulous house in a beautiful area and the owner gave us a very warm welcome.”

It's the little touches that make for a perfect holiday and I can't thank the owner enough, and Stanley, for making it memorable.

- Ian, August 2018
Jennifer August 2018

“The Old Farmhouse met all our expectations.”

It is in a lovely location with beautiful views across to the Cheviots. The accommodation is spacious and very well equipped. It provides brilliant facilities for every age group. Our 20 month grandaughter slept very well here and she loved running around in the safe private garden. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and staying at The Old Farmhouse as well as the sun shining were definitely the two major factors to our holidays success!

- Jennifer, August 2018
Chris July 2018

“The old farm house was absolutely beautiful, absolutely everything thought of, there was a lovely bottle of wine and box of chocolates waiting for us on arrival.”

.. very private and spacious... the old steam train only 5 mins away, holy island 20mins, bambrugh and seahouses 20mins... something to do every day that we where there... can't fault the place

- Chris, July 2018
Sandra May 2018

“The cottage is very comfortable and very well equipped and the owner was very helpful and friendly.”

There was so much to see and do in the area that we will have to come back for another holiday there.

- Sandra, May 2018
Rita July 2017

“Wonderful situation .”

Extremely well equipped. Extremely clean and well cared for.Very spacious for four adults and two teenage children. Well situated for exploring the Northumberland coast.

- Rita, July 2017
Christina September 2016

“Beautiful cottage, countryside.”

Lots of places within easy reach - we were out every day.

- Christina, September 2016
Jean June 2016

“This is the most comfortable house ever.”

Northumberland is not known for it's weather and to come "home" to the Farmhouse after a day out is so nice. The view at the front of the house is just so beautiful. The owner is such a friendly lady who could not do enough to make you comfortable.

- Jean, June 2016
Deirdre June 2016

“A spacious and peaceful cottage away from the crowds.”

There are excellent facilities within the cottage and plenty to see and do in the surrounding areas.

- Deirdre, June 2016
Sarah September 2015

“The Old Farmhouse was stylish, smart and spacious yet had a cosy feel.”

The attention to detail in the house was brilliant, with lots of lovely finishing touches. It was really child-friendly and the owners were very friendly too.

- Sarah, September 2015
Kelda August 2015

“This was the best holiday cottage we have ever stayed in - nothing was lacking and it was exceptionally clean.”

I would recommend it to anyone wishing to stay in the area.

- Kelda, August 2015
John August 2015

“The Old Farmhouse was super and beautifully equipped.”

As we had our grandchildren with us, the front and back gardens were completely safe. On a quiet road and overlooking a beautiful aspect, stunning views. Close to Alnwick, Holy Island and Bamburgh. Really nice, super place. Good parking. One of the best cottages we have ever stayed in.

- John, August 2015
Phil April 2015

“The Old Farmhouse was amazing; tastefully decorated and everything you could want or need was there, any other random requests were granted by the attentive hosts.”

It was a true home from home experience, in a stunning part of the country. There was ample room for everyone, 3 generations of my family all happy and comfortable. With 2 large reception rooms there was no getting under each others feet and no 'dancing' outside the bathroom as there are 3 toilets. The bedding was luxurious and all the appliances are good quality. This is an ideal base for visiting the many attractions that Northumberland has to offer. There are lots of leaflets and guide books in the house to give you ideas, the owners have a wealth of local knowledge to share too. There are well looked after gardens front and back, with patio furniture and a BBQ if the weather is nice too. Thank you to the owners for helping to make my 50th birthday celebrations as memorable as they were.

- Phil, April 2015
Wayne September 2014

“A great cottage for our large group and would be happy to recommend it to anyone.”

- Wayne, September 2014
Jean August 2014

“The owners were very friendly and helpful.”

The property was the best we have ever stayed in and was just as pictured and described. We knew the area well and the farmhouse was very well located for what we wanted to see and do.

- Jean, August 2014
Bethan July 2014

“Fabulous cottage - very homely but extremely well presented and a great size for a family.”

Great location - close to everything Northumberland has to offer.

- Bethan, July 2014
Pat June 2014

“Plenty to see and do in the area and the views from the cottage were wonderful.”

A lovely big space for a family get together.

- Pat, June 2014
Paul December 2013

“The owners were very friendly and welcoming, they greeted us on arrival and were on hand if we needed anything during our stay.”

The house, decoration and furnishings are a credit to the owners who have put a lot of thought, time and no doubt money, into making the property a beautiful and welcoming space.

- Paul, December 2013
John June 2013

“Lovely quiet location in beautiful landscape.”

Plenty to do in the area and a lovely house to relax in at the end of the day.

- John, June 2013
Andrew June 2012

“As a family group we thought that this cottage was fantastic.”

The owners were very nice, extremely welcoming and helpful. We would love to stay here again and would also recommend it to anybody.

- Andrew, June 2012
Fiona October 2011

“Excellent cottage - lovely accommodation and furnishings.”

Very friendly and helpful owners.

- Fiona, October 2011
Caroline July 2011

“Would have no hesitations in recommending this property for a very relaxed holiday amidst beautiful landscape.”

The property was a beautiful house with lots of space and a very secure garden for children. Ideal location for lots of attractions - would recommend for a family holiday.

- Caroline, July 2011
Katherine July 2011

“The Old Farmhouse is the most fabulous property.”

Holiday cottage? No, more like a perfect family home. Location ideal for exploring Northumberland. Accommodation spectacularly well kitted out - all furnishings of an excellent quality. I 100% recommend!

- Katherine, July 2011
Claire May 2011

“The house was fabulous and the kids loved it as much as the adults.”

The owners of the property were so lovely and helpful too! I would definitely recommend to anyone!

- Claire, May 2011
Elizabeth October 2010

“We were given a warm welcome and advised to ask for anything we needed, be it things or information.”

Our hosts then respected our privacy. They were friendly and helpful and very pleasant in their manner. The house was terrific - we had everything we needed. I would love to go back.

- Elizabeth, October 2010
Fay August 2010

“The Farmhouse had everything needed.”

It was like home from home. The owners were on hand and visited most days to make sure that we had everything we needed. It was a perfect base for Northumberland. We even managed a day in Scotland.

- Fay, August 2010
Josephine August 2010

“This was a fantastic holiday.”

The Old Farmhouse was beautiful in a beautiful location. The landlord and landlady were charming and interested in giving us a wonderful time. We loved the swallows who shared the farm with us and we loved the trips around the farm with the farmer. The accommodation was impeccable in every respect. The Northumbrian coast and countryside were glorious. This was a fabulous holiday - we'd love to go back.

- Josephine, August 2010
Pamela June 2010

“This was one of the best properties I have ever stayed in - top class!”

- Pamela, June 2010

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Summary

Four bedrooms: 2 x king-size double (one with en-suite shower, basin and WC), 1 x twin (zip/link, can be double by arrangement), 1 x child's single
Note: Cottage is suitable for a maximum of 6 people plus 1 infant
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC
Ground floor basin and WC
Kitchen with Electric range double oven, 5 ring ceramic hob, microwave, integrated dishwasher, family sized fridge/freezer
Utility room with a larder fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer then leading onto the downstairs cloakroom
Dining room seats 6
Sitting room with open fire.
Oil central heating with open fire 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVDs, DAB radio, iPod dock, CD, WiFi
Back patio leads to an adjoining converted space with a leather sofa and french windows overlooking the Cheviot Hills
Property is on a working farm with sheep in a field depending on time of year
Wildlife in area includes hares, deer
There is also a local conservation that can be visited
Fuel, and starter pack for fire inc. in rent, additional fuel available to purchase from owners
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent, please bring own beach towels
Dishwasher tabs for two cycles a day are provided along with non bio washing capsules for the washing machine
Welcome gift provided of a bottle of red and white wine and chocolates
Cot and highchair if requested at booking and there is also a Moses basket available
Off road parking for 3 cars
Attractive garden with solid wood furniture on the front and rear patios plus a double gas BBQ on the back patio with a charcoal BBQ also available
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 2 miles
Note: charging electric cars is not allowed at the property
Note: Cottage is suitable for a maximum of 6 people plus 1 infant
The Old Farmhouse - Gold winner for Best in North East England in Sykes Gems awards 2018, 5 Star Gold - Tourist Board Rating
The beaches Scremerston Cocklawburn are very accessible approx 7 miles away
Only 10.5 miles to Spittle beach, there where there is also a lovely play park and promenade
Please Note: This property will be pet friendly from the 5th October 2024, please contact us to book with a pet.

The property

Lowick 2 miles. A cosy, detached house on a working arable farm, in a wonderful rural position between the villages of Lowick and Ford. This cottage has a 5 star Gold Award from the Tourist Board and offers superb accommodation with magnificent views towards the Cheviots and a sea view from the garden. This spacious alternative to our traditional cottages has been extensively refurbished and redecorated to a high standard; including a sitting room with open fire, comfortable bedrooms, one with en-suite, and a landscaped garden area with furniture, it is ideal for relaxing at the end of a day out. The Heritage Coast, market town of Alnwick, Ford and Etal railway and Berwick-upon-Tweed are all within reach, while the owners are on hand to personally welcome visitors. With golf, riding and fishing available locally, this is a great spot for exploring Northumberland. Note: This cottage is next to Ref. 409, together they sleep 11.

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Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £0.

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About the location

LOWICK

Holy Island 7.9 miles; Wooler 8 miles; Berwick-upon-Tweed 11 miles; Bamburgh 12.7 miles; Seahouses 16 miles

The small attractive village of Lowick is ideally placed for a holiday in Northumberland. Kimmerston Riding Centre is just a few miles to the west of the village. The pretty village of Ford with its castle and craft shops is 2 miles away, part of the Ford and Etal Estate which has facilities for cycling and fishing, as well as a mini railway – ideal for all the family. There are also excellent golfing opportunities, with 8 golf courses within 20 miles of Lowick. Northumberland’s beautiful coastline, Holy Island, the Cheviots for hill walking and mountain biking and the fascinating border town of Berwick, are all only short drives away. A superb base for exploring all the region has to offer.

Note: Cottage is suitable for a maximum of 6 people plus 1 infant.
Note: charging electric cars is not allowed at the property.
Please Note: This property will be pet friendly from the 5th October 2024, please contact us to book with a pet.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We had a great week in this delightful part of Northumberland.”

“The farm house was lovely and peaceful.”

“Having stayed there before, we returned because we knew how spacious and comfortable the Old Farmhouse is.”

“Another great stay at the Old Farmhouse.”

“Surprised and pleased to find as well as towels bed linen there was hand soap ...”

“A lovely property.”

“Excellent stay at the Old Farmhouse.”

“The Old Farmhouse was a brilliant place to stay.”

“Beautiful property ,spacious with everything needed for a week away .”

“The Old Farmhouse is a very comfortable, well furnished spacious house in a beautiful setting with fantastic views of the Cheviots.”

“Excellent property: comfortable, well furnished and great location for all tourist sites.”

“The Old Farmhouse was a spacious, comfortable, clean and well equipped place to stay.”

“Farmhouse was lovely, very high standard throughout, made very welcome by host.”

“We had the most enjoyable stay.”

“We had a very comfortable stay at the old farmhouse.”

“A great place to stay.”

“We had a wonderful stay at the Old Farmhouse which was warm, clean and fully equiped.”

“Lovely comfortable cottage in excellent location to explore the region.”

“Although accomodation appears to be quite isolated it is very central to many of the tourist attractions and not too far from them.”

“The house was lovely, beautiful decor, great facilities and location.”

“Comfort of cottage.”

“The farmhouse was so thoughtfully presented and tasteful.”

“The accommpdation fine and a very friendly owner who was most helpful.”

“There were a few things in the kitchen we would have appreciated but were not there.”

“Lovely cottage in a great location for exploring the area.”

“A warm welcome from the owner who showed us over the Cottage and explained how the heating worked etc.”

“It was a fabulous house in a beautiful area and the owner gave us a very warm welcome.”

“The Old Farmhouse met all our expectations.”

“The old farm house was absolutely beautiful, absolutely everything thought of, there was a lovely bottle of wine and box of chocolates waiting for us on arrival.”

“The cottage is very comfortable and very well equipped and the owner was very helpful and friendly.”

“Wonderful situation .”

“Beautiful cottage, countryside.”

“This is the most comfortable house ever.”

“A spacious and peaceful cottage away from the crowds.”

“The Old Farmhouse was stylish, smart and spacious yet had a cosy feel.”

“This was the best holiday cottage we have ever stayed in - nothing was lacking and it was exceptionally clean.”

“The Old Farmhouse was super and beautifully equipped.”

“The Old Farmhouse was amazing; tastefully decorated and everything you could want or need was there, any other random requests were granted by the attentive hosts.”

“A great cottage for our large group and would be happy to recommend it to anyone.”

“The owners were very friendly and helpful.”

“Fabulous cottage - very homely but extremely well presented and a great size for a family.”

“Plenty to see and do in the area and the views from the cottage were wonderful.”

“The owners were very friendly and welcoming, they greeted us on arrival and were on hand if we needed anything during our stay.”

“Lovely quiet location in beautiful landscape.”

“As a family group we thought that this cottage was fantastic.”

“Excellent cottage - lovely accommodation and furnishings.”

“Would have no hesitations in recommending this property for a very relaxed holiday amidst beautiful landscape.”

“The Old Farmhouse is the most fabulous property.”

“The house was fabulous and the kids loved it as much as the adults.”

“We were given a warm welcome and advised to ask for anything we needed, be it things or information.”

“The Farmhouse had everything needed.”