Drovers Rest | Otterburn | Horsley | Northumbria

Customer rating

4.9★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

127 Customer Review(s)

Maria
June 2026

“The property is cosy and spotlessly clean, in a very quiet and remote location.”

It has everything you need, although it's worth noting that there is no wi-fi, which may be important to some guests. The owners live a short distance away, and they are friendly and helpful without intruding on your privacy. The area is beautiful. The Northumberland coast is an hours drive away, and Kielder is about 45 minutes, lovely for walking and being in nature. There are also lots of pretty villages to explore.

It has everything you need, although it's worth noting that there is no wi-fi, which may be important to some guests. The owners live a short distance away, and they are friendly and helpful without intruding on your privacy. The area is beautiful. The Northumberland coast is an hours drive away, and Kielder is about 45 minutes, lovely for walking and being in nature. There are also lots of pretty villages to explore.

- Maria, June 2026
Linda November 2025

“The accommodation was very comfortable and very quiet.”

The owners were more than helpful and very friendly. We would definitely recommend the cottage and will be returning.

- Linda, November 2025
Christine October 2025

“What an absolutely divine cottage!”

We felt so happy there that we didn't want to come home. So sad to leave, but happy that we found it. Ann is an absolute treasure!

- Christine, October 2025
Robin September 2025

“An excellent cottage,Anne and John are excellent hosts nothing is too much trouble, even a lovely welcome pack, milk in the fridge etc.”

Had a really good week,thanks

- Robin, September 2025
Keith September 2025

“Warm and friendly hosts and a warm comfy cottage, what could be better.”

ps nice weather too!!

- Keith, September 2025
Anthony September 2025

“The cottage was clean and comfortable with all the equipment needed for a self catering holiday.”

The position of the cottage, although isolated, proved very central for all the places we visited.

- Anthony, September 2025
Sue July 2025

“Anne and John was very friendly very accommodating lovely biscuits always on ...”

Anne and John was very friendly very accommodating lovely biscuits always on hand they have a lovle cottage land ect I wish them good luck plus good health

- Sue, July 2025
Jacqueline June 2025

“We had a wonderful stay.”

The property was spotlessly clean. There was no hairdryer, but I'd taken my own as it hadn't stated that one was provided. Just an observation as most people might expect this to be provided. A lovely cottage in a beautifully quiet position. I would definitely recommend. Thank you.

- Jacqueline, June 2025
Trevor May 2025

“It was an absolutely fantastic cottage set in beautiful surroundings.”

The hosts/owners were friendly and totally amiable and lived next door, so very hand’y if you need anything at all . We had a brilliant holiday and fully intend to return soon for a longer stay. Its location is very good for any body that wants to visit the Northumberland national park . This area also has a high number of visitors attractions including NT and English heritage. In my humble opinion it should have a 4 star rating not 3 stars. We can’t wait to get back . Mr Trevor ward . #tjx_ontheroadagain … tjx_ontheroadagain (instagram)

- Trevor, May 2025
Pamela April 2025

“A delightful, comfortable property, with everything you could need for an enjoyable stay in Northumberland.”

Extremely well maintained and clean throughout. The owners were lovely and the welcome basket of goodies was a nice touch. A great base for visiting coast and countryside as long as you are happy to do some driving but as the roads are not busy this is not too onerous! Nature watching and star gazing included free of charge!

- Pamela, April 2025
Fran February 2025

“This is the third time we have stayed at the Drovers Rest and we as a family absolutely love it.”

It is peaceful and quiet. It is a good place to visit lots of different parts of Northumberland. The hosts are lovely. Would recommend for a quiet relaxing break.

- Fran, February 2025
Deborah February 2025

“Really enjoyed our holiday.”

Very comfortable. Owners really helpful. Will definitely be going back.

- Deborah, February 2025
Elizabeth October 2024

“A warm and cosy cottage, all on the ground floor, so no stairs to climb.”

Plenty of room inside to move about and a comfy sitting area. Although this is near a main 'A' Road, there was virtually no noise from the traffic at all. Easy access and parking right outside the front door. Very friendly hosts who are nearby if needed.

- Elizabeth, October 2024
Beverley September 2024

“This is a lovely comfortable cottage.”

Lots of thought have gone into making it homely. Warm and cosy and well equipped kitchen. The countryside around is stunning. No internet which wasn't mentioned by Sykes but good to have a break from it anyway. Lot of driving if you want to head to the coast not in distance but many winding roads but the beautiful villages and scenery on route made it worth the effort. John and Annie seem very kind friendly folk. Left us some lovely biscuits in welcome pack. Great property for keen walkers and bird watchers. Recommended . Bev & Phil Rothwell.

- Beverley, September 2024
Robert September 2024

“Drovers Rest is a spacious and comfortable two bed cottage with all facilities.”

The owners , John and Anne, are friendly and helpful We were able to walk everyday and were very lucky with the weather. There is a 3 acre garden with lovely views of the surrounding moors and the dark skies are fantastic. Robert and Sandra Hird.

- Robert, September 2024
Anne June 2024

“Lovely property in a great setting.”

Although it's on a main A road it is sheltered by trees, but roads in Northumberland are not that busy anyway. Lots of wildlife in the huge garden, including hares. This was our fourth visit and already planning our fifth! Owners make their guests very welcome.

- Anne, June 2024
George May 2024

“First of all we must say that we had a lovely holiday as the feedback shows.”

There would be one thing we would suggest: The bath has no hand grips. Hand grips are essential for safety especially for those with mobility issues. Personally I felt unsafe whilst taking a shower as the bath itself is very slippery and it would have been so easy to fall. Apart from this the bath room is immaculate as is the entire cottage... we would not hesitate to recommend and return!!

- George, May 2024
Paul March 2024

“It was a lovely, comfortable, homely cottage in peaceful surroundings.”

We really enjoyed our stay. The hosts were friendly and welcoming. One small thing. The instructions for recycling could include glass as we only noticed a glass recycling bin outside at the end of our stay so put ours in with general rubbish. Thank you John and Anne for a lovely stay and generous welcome pack.

- Paul, March 2024
Kathryn February 2024

“Clean and tidy cottage.”

The kitchen had everything we needed and the bed was comfy.

- Kathryn, February 2024
Lisa December 2023

“Beautiful cottage in a lovely location a home from home with everything you need.”

Lovely sites nearby and lots to do. Great for our family of four. The owners are so friendly and helpful. Would really love to go back. Highly recommended.

- Lisa, December 2023
Sarah October 2023

“We had a lovely week in Northumberland despite the rain and Drover's Rest was a warm and comfortable base from which to explore.”

The listing does mention this but be aware that there is no soap and it's worth also bringing cooking oil and salt and extra toilet roll. There was also no tea or coffee, which we found unusual but milk and biscuits were provided. Overall, it's a very solid choice with a friendly host but it lacks some comforts that other cottages provide.

- Sarah, October 2023

Drovers Rest is a self catering cottage ( the clue is in the title ) and therefore we do not provide groceries. However, a complimentary kitchen roll, two toilet rolls,washing up liquid,dishwasher tablets,bottled water are provided also biscuits..We try to keep our overheads low so that our guests can enjoy an inexpensive stay compared with that of our competitors in this beautiful area. Property Owner
Jayne October 2023

“Mr and Mrs Curry were absolutely lovely and very welcoming.”

Overall the cottage is lovely and comfortable but just a couple of small things would improve it. We were out all day every day of our holiday but due to cold weather weather needed the heating on when we returned and then a hot bath. You need to be aware that if you have the heating on too much you won’t have enough hot water for a really good warm bath. The DVD player wouldn’t play some of our discs and jumped in parts on others. The toilet seat needed tightening and the bathroom light needed changing- I did inform Mrs Curry about this. Nothing really bad but the DVD player was a bit irritating. However overall the stay was very positive and I would certainly be happy to recommend the cottage to others. It’s a beautiful area and the cottage is well equipped and comfortable.

- Jayne, October 2023

We keep a dialogue with all our guests so that any concerns which arise can be dealt with immediately if possible, however if we are not informed of these we can not achieve this. Property Owner
Kris October 2023

“Excellent location for discovering the area.”

Hosts extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Great value for money

- Kris, October 2023
Katharine October 2023

“A lovely cottage with everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing stay, The owners were welcoming and there if needed but also gave you privacy.”

A great base for exploring wild Northumberland, great dark skies and star gazing opportunities. Fantastic walking close by and kielder water was definitely worth a visit. A fantastic cottage for a couple or family with loads to do close by. Definitely recommend, 5 star.

- Katharine, October 2023

It was a pleasure to have you...many thanks... Property Owner
Frank September 2023

“Drovers Rest is one of the cleanest and most comfortable cottages we have stayed in.”

The owners really made us feel welcome and we had a great week in Northumberland, regardless of the poor weather. The only issue we had was with Sykes who have turned out to be the worst cottage rental company we have ever dealt with.

- Frank, September 2023
Anneke September 2023

“We had a lovely stay in Drovers rest.”

Beautifull cottage in a amazing landscape.

- Anneke, September 2023
Philippa August 2023

“Lovely comfortable cottage.”

Beautiful and peaceful location. Everything you need.

- Philippa, August 2023
Charlotte July 2023

“A lovely cottage in a beautiful setting.”

Everything as described and extremely clean and comfortable. Property owners very welcoming.

- Charlotte, July 2023
Marian May 2023

“Had a very enjoyable holiday in very clean and comfortable Drovers Rest.”

Cottage is well located for exploring the beautiful countryside and the cottage is a joy to come back to. We spent a few evenings sitting outside the cottage watching the glorious sunsets. Just what we needed to unwind and relax. The cottage owners were very kind and friendly and couldn’t have been more helpful. We will doubtless return.

- Marian, May 2023
Ian March 2023

“We had a comfortable stay in this clean and well insulated cottage.”

Although the weather wasn't great, there are some fantastic places to visit, the pub up the road was good and you can go walking from the cottage doorstep. The hosts John and Anne were very hospitable and we had a couple of great chats.

- Ian, March 2023
Paul October 2022

“The cottage was lovely and the owner was very friendly.”

The location is the perfect combination of remote, but with great links to many places to see in the area. Amazing views of the night sky. Highly recommended.

- Paul, October 2022
Raymond October 2022

“As we were there in 2018, we knew what to expect, and we were not disappointed.”

Unlike our previous experience at the Pheasant in Bowes, there was CONTROLLABLE CENTRAL HEATING,. Ann and John are a lovely couple. We enjoyed the peace and quiet, and there were numerous places to get a meal. Overall everything was excellent.

- Raymond, October 2022
Frances October 2022

“Wonderfully comfortable and very well equipped.”

Beautiful views from the garden. Peaceful without being remote. Lovely warm welcome from the owner.

- Frances, October 2022
Tony September 2022

“Lovely cottage I would highly recommend Drovers Rest it was very clean well ...”

Lovely cottage I would highly recommend Drovers Rest it was very clean well equipped very cosy warm cosy bed Realy enjoyed our stay Thankyou Ann and John

- Tony, September 2022
Marilyn September 2022

“We found the property very well kept and well equipped.”

The owners were very friendly and approachable and our holiday was all we had hoped for as all the attractions we wished to see were within reasonable distances . Only small minus was we would have preferred WiFi to be available but this proved a minor inconvenience.

- Marilyn, September 2022
Afsheen August 2022

“Another amazing stay here, we will surely come back again.”

Location is perfect, so close to so many things. Cottage and garden itself is just fabulous, the skies are amazing. The owners live onsite and are lovely they are happy to have a chat or leave you to your own devices. We stayed with our 2 children and it was perfect!! We really didn't want to leave!!

- Afsheen, August 2022
Christopher July 2022

“The cottage was absolutely beautiful, and furnished and equipped to a high standard.”

We generally cooked supper at home, and everything we needed was available. The location was idyllic, with easy access to walks, in remote, unspoiled countryside. The proprietors live on site, and they were welcoming and helpful without being in any way intrusive. Altogether a delightful week!

- Christopher, July 2022
Margaret July 2022

“Comfortable, clean, pleasant surroundings and in a good position for exploring the area.”

- Margaret, July 2022
Gill June 2022

“A lovely place to stay and either use as a base to let you explore the countryside or a place to just relax and chill.”

Will certainly visit again.

- Gill, June 2022
Anne June 2022

“This was our second stay at Drovers Rest and we are already planning our third!”

The owners are so friendly and welcoming. The garden is stunning with so many birds and a family of hares. The countryside is beautiful with so many interesting places to visit. Highly recommended!

- Anne, June 2022
Helen June 2022

“A well equipped cottage in a beautiful location with easy access to the wonders of Northumberland”

- Helen, June 2022
Barbara May 2022

“This lovely cottage is the perfect base for exploring the stunning historical Northumbrian countryside.”

We’ve had a packed fortnight, visiting as many of the sites as possible, both English & Scottish! Despite the cold, the rain & wind, we were warm inside and entertained by the hares, swallows and blue tits nesting

- Barbara, May 2022
John May 2022

“Very comfortable and clean cottage.”

Only suggestion would be to have two standard lamps in living room as it is a bit dark at night, reading, with the current lighting. Otherwise vey good.

- John, May 2022
Dave December 2021

“Excellent”

- Dave, December 2021
Ken October 2021

“Drovers Rest provides excellent accommodation Everything is provided to make ...”

Drovers Rest provides excellent accommodation Everything is provided to make your stay comfortable It’s location makes it great for visiting all of Northumberland and Scottish Borders

- Ken, October 2021
Anne September 2021

“A very beautiful, well equipped cosy cottage.”

Weather was quite good and saw a lot of the amazing countryside. Owners extremely friendly. Would definitely like to return.

- Anne, September 2021
Rachael August 2021

“Fantastic holiday- great accommodation and a wonderful location.”

Perfect in every sense.

- Rachael, August 2021
Stephen August 2021

“Drovers Rest was spotless, including the cutlery and crockery.”

Towels and bed linen provided were clean and fresh. The cottage was very comfortable for chilling at the end of a day out. A welcome start to our stay was the biscuits left by the owners, Ann and John. Drovers Rest was very peaceful with lovely views over the surrounding area. The cottage was in Ann and John's own garden, but it was very private and we were able to wander round their garden as we wished. Ann and John were very welcoming, friendly and great to chat to. They had thought of everything to make a visitor's stay comfortable. The surrounding area is well worth exploring by walking or by car, especially the nearby Kielder Forest and Water Park. Hope to return to this little gem in Northumberland. Margaret and Stephen Mead

- Stephen, August 2021
Katie July 2021

“Drovers Rest was a wonderful place to spend a week with our two children.”

The cottage was very well equipped and comfortable, the location is wonderful. I would echo previous reviews to reassure folk that despite the closeness to the road, you genuinely do not notice it - and having come from Leeds the level of traffic is very low anyway. John and Anne were extremely kind and helpful hosts. We will certainly be coming back!

- Katie, July 2021
Anne July 2021

“Drivers Rest is in idyllic surroundings with plenty of wild life to watch.”

The hosts are extremely friendly and helpful but are not intrusive. The cottage has all you need for a very comfortable stay. The owners wifi does not extend to the cottage but G4 is fine. We had a great holiday and are determined to return next year.

- Anne, July 2021
Paul July 2021

“Lovely cottage in a quiet location, the owners are close by and very ...”

Lovely cottage in a quiet location, the owners are close by and very accommodating, were very helpful when we had car problems, highly recommended

- Paul, July 2021
Karen June 2021

“Very nice cottage ,clean and all necessary facilities and good location for touring and sight seeing places of interest.”

The owners were very friendly and made us feel welcome.

- Karen, June 2021
Anthony June 2021

“Beautiful cottage fantastic surroundings , Ann & John very friendly and helpfull if needed but gave you total privacy while there.”

Can’t recommend this beautifull cottage highly enough A big THANKYOU to Ann & John for a fantastic holiday and we can’t wait to return ….

- Anthony, June 2021
Alan May 2021

“A very comfortable property in a lovely setting.”

Clean, comfortable and homely for relaxing evenings and ideally located in a beautiful area of the country for daytime excursions.

- Alan, May 2021
Juliane April 2021

“We had a great time at Drovers Rest.”

Anne was a perfect host. This is a fantastic holiday cottage, very clean, well equiped and in a lovely,quiet rural location.

- Juliane, April 2021
Jacqueline September 2020

“Anne and John were nearby if needed but left us be, cottage a home from home and scenery beautiful, plenty to discover around the area.”

Hopefully we will get back

- Jacqueline, September 2020
Lynsey March 2020

“Drovers rest was a lovely cottage, that had everything we needed for our week away.”

Our dog enjoyed the large garden. It is well situation for exploring the local area.

- Lynsey, March 2020
Nigel December 2019

“As soon as we arrived we felt at home.”

Anne & John had provided us with everything we needed. The bed was very comfortable, the shower was great and there was plenty of room. Though the cottage was near to a main road we didn't hear the traffic at all due to its position, being lower than the road and behind a copse of trees. This gave us many a restful night's sleep. The cottage is ideally situated for sight seeing and there are many tourist leaflets provided. Anne & John are very accommodating and friendly. Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable.

- Nigel, December 2019
Jonathan November 2019

“The property is in a stunning location with easy access to both Northumberland and Scotland for those who want to explore.”

The property is of a really high standard and was very comfortable and cosy. The owners didn't intrude on our visit at all which is unlike other properties we have stayed in in the past. The whole experience was fantastic and we look forward to returning to explore more of the area.

- Jonathan, November 2019
Trudie October 2019

“The cottage was lovely !”

! first time there won't be our last

- Trudie, October 2019
Allan September 2019

“All that is missing is a splash back for the cooker, it did inhibit the use of cooker, other than that it was perfect in every aspect, a big thankyou to Anne and John.”

- Allan, September 2019
Leslie August 2019

“The cottage is in the country and you wake up to views of the hills and valleys ...”

The cottage is in the country and you wake up to views of the hills and valleys the owners lived near but where not intrusive but were willing to help if you needed them a very charming and friendly couple, there was plenty of places to visit we could have spent two weeks and not seen it all, we are certainly going back there next year thank you again for a lovely holiday Yours Heather and Les

- Leslie, August 2019
Anna August 2019

“Lovely little cottage with shared grounds with the owners house.”

Cottage was sparkling clean. Friendly owners next door who were available if we needed anything. Would recommend.

- Anna, August 2019
Steve August 2019

“Very friendly and helpful property owners.”

- Steve, August 2019
Debbie July 2019

“What a lovely couple and a lovely cottage so relaxing quiet and a wonderful place to stay .”

Will recommend it to family and friends and hopefully be back again .

- Debbie, July 2019
Samantha June 2019

“A truly lovely cottage with everything you could possibly need.”

- Samantha, June 2019
Dorothea May 2019

“There were one or two things missing, there were no instructions for any of the electrical items, for example the cooker.”

Also waste bins in the bedrooms and no chairs or stools in the bedrooms to sit on or put clothes on.. The cottage was rather cold (not good weather though, cold) and was not helped that the 3 piece suite was leather. The bathroom floor really does need replacing. The bed was exceedingly comfortable and the whole place was very very clean and nicely furnished. The owners, Ann and John were very helpful and kind.

- Dorothea, May 2019
Sally May 2019

“Ann and John made us very welcome in their cosy cottage.”

There was everything we needed to self cater and the cottage was very clean and comfortable. We had a wonderful holiday and would thoroughly recommend Drovers Rest.

- Sally, May 2019
Yvonne May 2019

“We really enjoyed our time in Northumbria and the cottage really helped with this.”

It is a warm and comfortable place to rest and play. The hosts are warm and generous people and the cottage is clean and comfortable. We would recommend upgrading some facilities such as adding wifi, a dishwasher and dark curtains in the bedrooms. However, apart from this we enjoyed our time here.

- Yvonne, May 2019
Sharon May 2019

“Very comfortable short stay for a local wedding.”

Would highly recommend.

- Sharon, May 2019
Jackie March 2019

“In regards to pet friendly.”

..although it was stipulated that dogs must b kept on leads ..i did not expect it to compulsory for the private garden...so anyone taking pets should b made very clear about this. Mr and mrs curry..charming hosts..warm..funny and friendly..beautiful location.

- Jackie, March 2019
John December 2018

“We would deffinetly stay there again, the cottage was very clean, and cosy, and ...”

We would deffinetly stay there again, the cottage was very clean, and cosy, and the owner's very friendly and very helpful,

- John, December 2018
Harvey October 2018

“Lovely clean cottage.”

Felt very welcome. Key collection instructions & directions to location very clear.

- Harvey, October 2018
Afsheen August 2018

“Fantastic cottage, a real home from home.”

Amazing views from cottage. Super clean. Super comfortable. Close to pretty much most stuff in Northumberland. Our kids 5&7 loved it. The owners were fantastic, they were really good with the kids and the children were free to explore all of the grounds and we didnt need to worry about them being quiet. The owners live on site and are there if you need them and also great to have a chat with. But also happy to leave you alone to get on with your holiday. I put out the kids washing to dry but it rained, when we returned it had been dried and folded for us!!! When we return to Northumberland we will be staying here again!

- Afsheen, August 2018
Debra July 2018

“Lovely cottage very comfortable and clean would recommend to family and friends.”

In a great location for seeing all that Northumberland has to offer.

- Debra, July 2018
Nigel April 2018

“The Drovers Rest is a very clean comfortable cottage situated in a beautiful ...”

The Drovers Rest is a very clean comfortable cottage situated in a beautiful area which and is well placed to enable visits to all the fantastic places to visit in wonderful Northumberland

- Nigel, April 2018
Robert November 2017

“Clean well presented accommodation.”

- Robert, November 2017
Beverley October 2017

“Beautiful cottage, lovely and clean.”

Everything was provided that you would ever need. Surroundings and the view was stunning. Would highly recommend the Drovers Cottage to all family and friends in need of a break from our busy lives.

- Beverley, October 2017
Jeremy September 2017

“We have been to Northumberland several times but this was the best cottage in the best location in our experience.”

It was beautifully presented and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

- Jeremy, September 2017
Michael December 2016

“Hosts anne and John very friendly and welcoming went out of their way to make sure our stay was enjoyable”

- Michael, December 2016
John November 2016

“It is a delightful cottage, with two bedrooms, well provided for all that is needed and we were very comfortable, cosy and warm.”

It is a great place to explore the surrounding areas. the owners are near by and very helpful. The photo does not do justice to the cottage's location but that was not the slightest problem. There is a nearby pub that serves a very good evening meal; booking is advised

- John, November 2016
Richard October 2016

“The cottage was lovely.”

The location was great, quiet and peaceful. The owners were very accommodating. We enjoyed the time we were there immensely.

- Richard, October 2016
Tony June 2016

“Had a fantastic 4 night stay, Drovers Rest is a lovely clean and well decorated cottage.”

We will be back in March 2017.

- Tony, June 2016
Rodney May 2016

“A lovely well equipped cottage, situated in stunning countryside.”

The owners who live nearby were really friendly and helpful, but not in any way intrusive.

- Rodney, May 2016
Kathryn February 2016

“Drovers Rest was clean, well kept and comfortable.”

The property owners was helpful and friendly.

- Kathryn, February 2016
Wendy August 2015

“The views from the garden are stunning and the peace and quiet is delightful.”

- Wendy, August 2015
Stephen June 2015

“The hosts were very friendly and would have done anything we needed to make our stay enjoyable.”

They left us alone to our own devices but were there for advice and help if necessary. The area it is in is outstandingly beautiful in our opinion.

- Stephen, June 2015
Alan March 2015

“Excellent location and accommodation.”

Had very friendly owners, would highly recommend to friends and family.

- Alan, March 2015
Jade January 2015

“Had a lovely stay at this cosy cottage in January.”

Enjoyed walks and meals in the local pub.

- Jade, January 2015
Rebecca December 2014

“Loved everything about it, will hopefully be going again.”

- Rebecca, December 2014
Fiona October 2014

“Very friendly owners, anything we could have needed was supplied.”

cleanliness faultless, lovely holiday altogether

- Fiona, October 2014
Grant September 2014

“Drovers Rest was in a quiet location with the friendly owners property nearby.”

We appreciated being left to our own devices and found the property well placed to explore the area.

- Grant, September 2014
James August 2014

“A lovely bungalow with wonderful hosts and a beautiful garden.”

We would definitely return.

- James, August 2014
Violet July 2014

“The cottage was in a great location, quiet, very comfortable & spacious and had everything we needed.”

The location was very handy for the wedding we came up for. The owners were very friendly and helpful and we were able to visit a number of National Trust properties in the area.

- Violet, July 2014
Vanessa July 2014

“Couldn't fault this spotlessly clean cottage, it was spacious and comfortable throughout.”

Nestled in the countryside surrounded by rabbits and sheep.

- Vanessa, July 2014
Donald June 2014

“The very good condition of the property and the warm welcome given by the owners.”

It had a nice lay-out and was very comfortable. Situated in lovely countryside with good food pub and shop close by.

- Donald, June 2014
Margaret Jane May 2014

“There was lots to see and do in the area.”

We felt that the property should have a higher grade than three stars, definitely worth four!

- Margaret Jane, May 2014
Helen April 2014

“We really enjoyed staying at The Drovers Rest, the owners were very welcoming.”

- Helen, April 2014
Emma February 2014

“Rural location, larger than it looked on the website.”

Property spotlessly clean and warm, bedrooms comfortable, garden large, great leaflets providing info on local attractions and the owner was friendly and very helpful. Great location for touring area, 14 miles from Kielder Forest and reservoir. Wonderful towns, very quaint with friendly local shops. Great historic locations within easy driving access.

- Emma, February 2014
David August 2013

“Lovely cottage with extra welcoming touches and the owner was very friendly and helpful.”

Particularly liked the diary which visitors filled in and which gave us ideas on where to visit and good places to eat. We had a quiet and relaxing holiday and some great meals at the local pub.

- David, August 2013
Angela July 2013

“The cottage and surrounding is restful, and a home away from home.”

I have no problem in recommending Drover's Rest to anyone, we will be going back!

- Angela, July 2013
Jonathan June 2013

“Drovers Rest was in a good location for exploring the area.”

The house had plenty of room for four people and was well equipped. The property and garden was well maintained and the area was nice and quiet, with the nearest shops only being a short drive away. We would recommended the Drovers Rest to anyone as good value accommodation.

- Jonathan, June 2013
David June 2013

“The location of the cottage was lovely and the views breath-taking.”

The property itself was immaculate and beautifully decorated. The owners were very friendly and helpful. This cottage is perfectly located for exploring the area. There is much to see and do, and information about available sites, walks and history were readily available and current within the cottage.

- David, June 2013
Katrina November 2012

“Wonderful place - cosy, quiet and away from the hustle and bustle - definitely return if this way.”

- Katrina, November 2012
Philip July 2012

“Excellent Cottage, extremely friendly hosts, ideal for exploring Northumberland.”

- Philip, July 2012
Deana May 2011

“We (me, my husband and our dog Cody) had a really good week's break walking in this beautiful area.”

The location of the cottage provided a excellent base from which to explore the area, from Kielder to the Cheviotts and Hadrians Wall to the Coast, all within a reasonable driving distance through lovely countryside. The cottage itself was of a high standard, clean and comfortable, with excellent views in a peaceful setting and a pleasant garden to relax in. It had everything we needed (and more). The owners were very welcoming and whilst they are nearby should you need anything they also gave us our privacy. The shop in Otterburn was well stocked with all the essentials and local produce needed for the stay. We would definitely consider staying here again.

- Deana, May 2011
Gill March 2011

“We liked the home comforts that Drovers Rest provided for us.”

Upon our arrival the owners even provided a vase full of lovely daffodils which was very welcoming. After long days out it was a pleasure to return to the cottage each evening. The facilities were excellent and it was ideally situated being central to most places of interest. Northumbria is a wilderness of beauty - we thoroughly enjoyed this holiday.

- Gill, March 2011
Josie July 2010

“The cottage was comfortable and in a lovely position.”

Nice pub a mile up the road. Ideal for avid walkers and cyclists.

- Josie, July 2010
Kenneth June 2010

“The splendid views surrounding the property gave a feeling of being miles from anywhere and anybody.”

However, there were numerous interesting places to visit within very easy distance and good food available at the pub 1 mile up the road.

- Kenneth, June 2010
Geoffrey June 2010

“The location of the cottage, was peacefully set in complete privacy.”

It was within easy reach of quite a few tourist attractions and restaurants. We will definitely go back to the same cottage again.

- Geoffrey, June 2010
Val April 2010

“The cottage is perfect for families and people with good dogs and good well behaved children!”

Exactly as said on the web. Fantastic setting.

- Val, April 2010
Andrew August 2009

“The location was great for what we wanted, ie.”

in the middle of nowhere. This might not suit everyone though. Otterburn was a very pleasant village, only about three or four miles away, and the scenery from the cottage was wonderful. The couple who owned it lived adjacent and were very pleasant, friendly and helpful.

- Andrew, August 2009
Peter August 2009

“The cottage was well situated for exploring the Northumberland National Park and Hadrians Wall in the south of the region.”

It was also easy to drive into Scotland, and to the Northumberland coast. The scenery was wonderful and there were so many places to visit. The cottage was easy to access off the A68 but was surrounded by the serenity of the high moors.

- Peter, August 2009
Wayne & Jennifer June 2009

“A very clean and well equipped cottage in lovely surroundings.”

- Wayne & Jennifer, June 2009
Judy August 2008

“Excellent in every way.”

- Judy, August 2008
Katharine August 2008

“The cottage was well maintained, in a peaceful location and convenient for many attractions.”

- Katharine, August 2008
Anne June 2008

“The cottage was really pleasant.”

It is a lovely unspoilt area, lots to see and do. Nice for relaxing.

- Anne, June 2008
Terry June 2008

“The location of the property was superb for our purposes i.”

E. touring and site seeing. The local walks were ideal with some lovely views and we saw plenty of wildlife including deers and birds of prey.

- Terry, June 2008
Christopher May 2008

“Good area, the owners made us welcome then left us to get on with our holiday.”

The accommodation was very clean and in great condition.

- Christopher, May 2008
Robert May 2008

“Once there we found the cottage was delightful.”

It was quiet and peaceful. We would like to go back now!

- Robert, May 2008
Jennifer April 2008

“Great holiday.”

Lots of places for young and old, not far to travel for all ages. Cottage is beautiful in good area.

- Jennifer, April 2008
Helen February 2008

“The cottage was beautiful and in a fantastic location.”

We were given fresh eggs by the owners and they were extremely friendly. An ideal holiday with the wonderful surroundings of Kielder Forest.

- Helen, February 2008
Jackie November 2007

“We did enjoy both the property and the area.”

We would very much like to return to this property again. Thank you.

- Jackie, November 2007
Lawrence March 2007

“The attention to cleanliness and equipment was brilliant!”

- Lawrence, March 2007
Philip November 2006

“Ideal location which makes visiting the surrounding area easy.”

Friendly owners next door which is really useful for information and help.

- Philip, November 2006
Peter October 2006

“Cottage excellent and as described in brochure.”

Relaxing and quiet location with gorgeous views. Warm and friendly welcome and advice on nearby walks/National Trust attractions. We will be back!

- Peter, October 2006
David August 2006

“Very relaxing and quiet location.”

- David, August 2006

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Summary

All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire.
Oil heating with electric fire
Gas cooker, microwave, fridge/ freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio/cassette/CD
All fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available
Off road parking for 2 cars
Large lawned garden with pond, patio and garden furniture
Lockable bike storage
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 3 miles, pub 1 mile
Note: There is an unfenced pond at the property so please ensure children are supervised

The property

Otterburn 3 miles.

A charming, stone-built cottage, in an isolated position, on the edge of the Northumberland National Park, 3 miles from Otterburn and 7 miles from Bellingham.

Peacefully located, this fabulous, single-storey property is well equipped and comfortable throughout, and boasts a spacious, open plan living area and delightful lawned garden and patio, perfect for relaxing and unwinding.

There are excellent walking, fishing and cycling opportunities from the doorstep, towards Hadrian's Wall and Kielder Forest, and a highly regarded golf course is within easy reach.

Visit the many National Trust homes within easy reach, such as the magnificent Cragside house and Wallington Hall.

The historic market town of Alnwick, with its majestic castle and splendid gardens, is just a 40 minute drive away, making this an excellent base for an all year round enjoyable holiday.

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About the location

OTTERBURN

Bellingham 7 miles; Alnwick 29 miles.

The delightful village of Otterburn, once the site of the famous 1388 victory of the Scots over the English, nestles close to the banks of the River Rede, between the hills and moors overlooking the North Tyne Valley. It offers excellent walking opportunities and is on a variety of popular routes for cyclists. Hadrian's Wall and the beautiful Kielder Forest and Waters are close by, providing fantastic fishing, horse riding and nature watching, amidst superb, tranquil countryside. Otterburn is the former home of a busy weaving industry, and the world famous Otterburn Mill marks the village's historic past. Nearby Bellingham, built predominantly from local stone and slate, houses a handful of pubs, shops and tea rooms and a highly regarded 18 hole golf course. Visit the nearby, majestic, stately homes of Wallington Hall and Cragside, or the historic market town of Alnwick, with its stunning castle and gardens, a mere 40 minute drive. Otterburn is a superb location for a relaxing holiday, any time of year.

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Reviews & Ratings

“The property is cosy and spotlessly clean, in a very quiet and remote location.”

“The accommodation was very comfortable and very quiet.”

“What an absolutely divine cottage!”

“An excellent cottage,Anne and John are excellent hosts nothing is too much trouble, even a lovely welcome pack, milk in the fridge etc.”

“Warm and friendly hosts and a warm comfy cottage, what could be better.”

“The cottage was clean and comfortable with all the equipment needed for a self catering holiday.”

“Anne and John was very friendly very accommodating lovely biscuits always on ...”

“We had a wonderful stay.”

“It was an absolutely fantastic cottage set in beautiful surroundings.”

“A delightful, comfortable property, with everything you could need for an enjoyable stay in Northumberland.”

“This is the third time we have stayed at the Drovers Rest and we as a family absolutely love it.”

“Really enjoyed our holiday.”

“A warm and cosy cottage, all on the ground floor, so no stairs to climb.”

“This is a lovely comfortable cottage.”

“Drovers Rest is a spacious and comfortable two bed cottage with all facilities.”

“Lovely property in a great setting.”

“First of all we must say that we had a lovely holiday as the feedback shows.”

“It was a lovely, comfortable, homely cottage in peaceful surroundings.”

“Clean and tidy cottage.”

“Beautiful cottage in a lovely location a home from home with everything you need.”

“We had a lovely week in Northumberland despite the rain and Drover's Rest was a warm and comfortable base from which to explore.”

“Mr and Mrs Curry were absolutely lovely and very welcoming.”

“Excellent location for discovering the area.”

“A lovely cottage with everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing stay, The owners were welcoming and there if needed but also gave you privacy.”

“Drovers Rest is one of the cleanest and most comfortable cottages we have stayed in.”

“We had a lovely stay in Drovers rest.”

“Lovely comfortable cottage.”

“A lovely cottage in a beautiful setting.”

“Had a very enjoyable holiday in very clean and comfortable Drovers Rest.”

“We had a comfortable stay in this clean and well insulated cottage.”

“The cottage was lovely and the owner was very friendly.”

“As we were there in 2018, we knew what to expect, and we were not disappointed.”

“Wonderfully comfortable and very well equipped.”

“Lovely cottage I would highly recommend Drovers Rest it was very clean well ...”

“We found the property very well kept and well equipped.”

“Another amazing stay here, we will surely come back again.”

“The cottage was absolutely beautiful, and furnished and equipped to a high standard.”

“Comfortable, clean, pleasant surroundings and in a good position for exploring the area.”

“A lovely place to stay and either use as a base to let you explore the countryside or a place to just relax and chill.”

“This was our second stay at Drovers Rest and we are already planning our third!”

“A well equipped cottage in a beautiful location with easy access to the wonders of Northumberland”

“This lovely cottage is the perfect base for exploring the stunning historical Northumbrian countryside.”

“Very comfortable and clean cottage.”

“Excellent”

“Drovers Rest provides excellent accommodation Everything is provided to make ...”

“A very beautiful, well equipped cosy cottage.”

“Fantastic holiday- great accommodation and a wonderful location.”

“Drovers Rest was spotless, including the cutlery and crockery.”

“Drovers Rest was a wonderful place to spend a week with our two children.”

“Drivers Rest is in idyllic surroundings with plenty of wild life to watch.”

“Lovely cottage in a quiet location, the owners are close by and very ...”

“Very nice cottage ,clean and all necessary facilities and good location for touring and sight seeing places of interest.”

“Beautiful cottage fantastic surroundings , Ann & John very friendly and helpfull if needed but gave you total privacy while there.”

“A very comfortable property in a lovely setting.”

“We had a great time at Drovers Rest.”

“Anne and John were nearby if needed but left us be, cottage a home from home and scenery beautiful, plenty to discover around the area.”

“Drovers rest was a lovely cottage, that had everything we needed for our week away.”

“As soon as we arrived we felt at home.”

“The property is in a stunning location with easy access to both Northumberland and Scotland for those who want to explore.”

“The cottage was lovely !”

“All that is missing is a splash back for the cooker, it did inhibit the use of cooker, other than that it was perfect in every aspect, a big thankyou to Anne and John.”

“The cottage is in the country and you wake up to views of the hills and valleys ...”

“Lovely little cottage with shared grounds with the owners house.”

“Very friendly and helpful property owners.”

“What a lovely couple and a lovely cottage so relaxing quiet and a wonderful place to stay .”

“A truly lovely cottage with everything you could possibly need.”

“There were one or two things missing, there were no instructions for any of the electrical items, for example the cooker.”

“Ann and John made us very welcome in their cosy cottage.”

“We really enjoyed our time in Northumbria and the cottage really helped with this.”

“Very comfortable short stay for a local wedding.”

“In regards to pet friendly.”

“We would deffinetly stay there again, the cottage was very clean, and cosy, and ...”

“Lovely clean cottage.”

“Fantastic cottage, a real home from home.”

“Lovely cottage very comfortable and clean would recommend to family and friends.”

“The Drovers Rest is a very clean comfortable cottage situated in a beautiful ...”

“Clean well presented accommodation.”