The Steadings

Special place.

We Loved it. Would Hope to come again! The photos don’t do justice to the outstanding views from the property. The nearness to Simonside walk was fantastic. And the grass garden was absolutely perfect for an afternoon of ball games.

Great accommodation for a family break over new year , plenty of space for the children .

The games room provided plenty fun on cold days . There was everything we needed and it felt like a big comfortable family home .

Perfect property.

Beautifully decorated for Christmas, Plenty of room for 6 adults and 3 children plus 4 legged friend, would definitely book again.

Wow, what a beautiful property The Steadings is.

We were visiting Northumberland for a family wedding, so needed a property with multiple bedrooms. The Steadings fulfilled all our needs and is certainly spacious enough, with all the rooms being more than spacious enough. The 2 downstairs bedrooms in particular were incredible. The house was very well equipped and the Games Room was brilliant. And then you factor in the wonderful views across the valley below to the River Coquet. Would have no problem recommending this property to any larger parties looking for accommodation in this area - a true gem

Excellent accommodation!

We had a fantastic time staying at The Steadings to celebrate a special birthday. The space was perfect for enabling us to bring our family together in a beautiful setting with fantastic walks on the doorstep. The accommodation had everything we needed and more and we would happily return and highly recommend to others.

The Steadings is a fabulous property, equipped with everything you need including ample cooking equipment (with the exception of a cafetiere).

It's off the beaten track - about ten minutes by car to Rothbury - but surrounded by beautiful countryside and plentiful walking opportunities. It's well situated for visiting the wonderful sites of Northumberland - Alnwick and the coast, Hexham and the Roman Wall as well as Newcastle which is a fabulous city. None are more than an hour away by car and many in half an hour. Rothbury has a well stocked Coop and Alnwick has everything you could possibly need. We were a family of nine and three generations and everyone absolutely loved the Steadings. Loads of space for us all and enough for people to do their own thing when desired. A lovely welcome from the owner and thereafter a thoroughly relaxed atmosphere. I have no hesitation in recommending the Steadings. Absolutely perfect for a large group.

The Steadings more than matched expectations.

The accommodation was ideal for our family get together in an area we love.

We had a great time and the facilities were excellent including the efforts by Ann the owner to fix the pinball machine.

We would highly recommend this facility to all our friends and would certainly go back. We are also very satisfied by the way Sykes handle all of our business and will continue to use you. Thank you again

Beautiful property.

Very spacious with all amenities. Stunning views. Very helpful host when we wanted something. Definitely recommend this for a special get together.

This was a beautiful property, probably the best I’ve ever stayed in.

The photos didn’t really do it justice - it was comfortably and tastefully furnished, the beds were extremely comfortable and the large round kitchen table was great for our noisy family evening meals. Worked well for our multi-generational family, we were able to spread out when needed. The outdoor space was delightful, the views stunning, and the games room was a particular hit with the children and adults alike.

A fantastic bank holiday weekend break .

Everything we needed was in place for our family gathering

The property was the best cottage I've stayed In and I've done quite a few now it was brilliant.

Very spacious and clean. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything and more. The scenery amazing and the garden was gorgeous space to relax in. The beds very comfy and the bathrooms was plenty. We absolutely loved this holiday.

We were a family of 10 staying at the end of Feb 2025 and everyone had a fantastic time.

The cottage is excellent in every way and better than the photos we do a lot of UK cottage holidays and usually try a new place each time but we all agreed we will be back hopefully over Christmas.

Great place for a big family get together.

We loved the comfortable spaces to relax or gather together. Very cosy, nicely furnished, beds very comfortable, kitchen well stocked. We had a lovely Christmas break surrounded by the beautiful countryside.

Absolutely amazing!

The photos do not do the house justice. Better than all expectations, the owner was lovely and said we could contact her if we need anything. But everything was perfect, cannot wait to go back again.

An absolutely perfect property in an idyllic setting.

.. it far outdid expectations. The rooms were beautiful and the whole house brilliantly kitted out in both furnishings, style and equipment which made our break so easy. The layout of the house was really great too - heaps of space and always either a quiet nook to escape to or warm room to engage with the family. The games room was a huge hit with kids and adults alike and the fireplace a real winner. The views are incredible too. We promised ourselves we'd return.

A lovely holiday in great accommodation and a beautiful area.

Everything was as described. The property had plenty of room and was very comfortably furnished. The pool room / games room was great and we spent many evening hours playing pool and table football . A chalkboard for recording scores would be a useful addition for us competitive types . Our party of 8 adults and two children had plenty of room and were not under each others feet at all during our stay. The Steadings is in a great area, enjoying wonderful views across the valley to Rothbury. Rothbury was a great large village with shops and amenities to suit all. We had a great week and would readily book again. The only things to be aware of would be the very slippery ( but lovely) wooden floors in the living room and steps to the living room. Thank you for such a lovely holiday in a great area.

We have all been very impressed with your lovely house there was nothing to find fault with.

The house felt very homely and welcoming and beautifully decorated. We always take our dogs with us and found that the courtyard was secure and felt quite relived that we knew they safe and the lawn to the side enabled us to tire them out with ball games whilst looking out at the wonderful views.We would certainly recommend it to our friends thank you.

We really enjoyed our stay at the Steadings,it is in a stunning location.

The owner left brownies and milk for us,which was a nice touch,and the children and adults enjoyed the games room,I would definitely return.

Lovely property, great size and location.

Window catches were loose, dishwasher stopped working, but was very quickly repaired. That's nit picking really, was truly a very enjoyable stay. Loved it

A beautiful house with lots of space for us all.

Good location for exploring in and around the area and Rothbury village has everything you need. A second set of door keys would have been useful but we managed.

Beautiful house in a beautiful setting.

Teenage sons loved the games room. Pinball machine didn't work but they were more than happy with pool table. We took disposable bbqs and couldn't find bin bags but apart from that was perfect family holiday in every way for a mix of ages from 19 to 90 !! There's some lovely local walks on the door step which could possibly be added to the welcome pack? Thanks for the lovely homemade brownies and fresh milk and flowers !

The cottage was really beautiful and we had an amazing week.

There’s lots more space than I had expected and the courtyard at the back is particularly beautiful and tranquil. The flowers and brownies were a lovely welcome. Thank you so much.

Thank you for the most wonderful stay in this gorgeous, homely residence.

It truly is home from home, with everything & more, that you could possibly want. It is so spacious and spotlessly clean, in the most idyllic surroundings, a very welcoming space. Beautiful furnishing, comfortable beds, the bonus of a games room, very well equipped kitchen utensils. We will definitely return, it is possibly the best accommodation my family has stayed in. Six adults, three children & one infant. I would highly recommend this !

Gorgeous cottage, just as described.

Comfy beds and well spread out so that everyone had “space”. Children and adults loved the games room. Spacious kitchen with loads of equipment needed for meals. Beautiful rural location with short drive to town which is also beautiful for river walks.

Lovely place to stay.

Pictures do not do this place justice at all. Nice owner who was there to help instantly when we needed it. Spotless clean. Well worth the money. Lovely area too. We will be back. Thank you

The house was absolutely beautiful and very comfortable.

The weather was not pleasant so we stayed in doors most of the time and the house was so comfortable we didn’t mind at all. Just 2 things, the knives we had to eat with were very blunt and we had to buy a bigger pot to cater for 9 of us. Other than that it was an absolute wonderful place to stay in. The host was very helpful and very friendly. The kids didn’t want to go home. Highly recommended.

Stayed at the “Steadings” holiday home near Rothbury, accommodation and hosts were excellent.

Definitely will be back!

We had a wonderful family holiday at the steadings.

The house had more than enough room for us all. The grandchildren loved it. The games room was a real treat, especially the pinball . We would recommend this home to everyone.

Just come back from a lovely weeks stay, really enjoyable it was better than stated and would definitely recommend.

we loved sitting looking out of the window and seeing all the different wildlife in the garden,the games room was a massive hit with all of us.fantastic surroundings. Would definitely go back. Jones family x

We were not disappointed with the steadings- it is well appointed and spotlessly clean, with comfortable furnishings and lots of space; the games room was a real success.

A quiet location with lovely outdoor space and easy travelling to everywhere we wanted to visit. The welcome brownies were delicious. The owners were friendly, notified us of an issue (beyond their control) and dealt with appropriately, thank you. A great time was had with extended family and is easy to recommend. Thank you.

The Steadings was perfect for our family break.

The views from the kitchen are beautiful and we made the most of the lovely forest walks which are close-by - good for walking the dog. Kids and grownups loved the games room! The house is gorgeous and has lots of space for a large group of family or friends. We would love to return.

Very spacious, beautiful views and ideally placed for visiting historical houses, sites and of course castles!

The Steadings provided comfort and space for our whole family to enjoy.

(There were 9 of us, 6 adults and 4 children aged between 6yrs and 7 months) We all had a great time, with the freedom to have our own space when we needed it. I will recommend it highly to friends and family. Many thanks.

The Steadings was ideal for us, four adults and two children.

We all loved the games room, and there was plenty of room for everyone. The location was good, we were within an hour of many exciting places, Holy Island, Bamburgh Castle, Kilder forest and various sites of Hadrians wall. there were also sandy beaches within range, although the weather didn’t encourage swimming during our time there

The photographs do not do this property justice, it is absolutely enormous and simply stunning in its entirety.

As a family of 5, we had so much space to ourselves when needed with lots of areas to get together for that all important quality time. The games room was an instant winner. The views are stunning, it’s easy to locate, and the tower ruins are a stones throw from the front door. There’s a National Heritage site 10 minutes away which is also beautiful and a little village down the road. I would highly recommend this property for large groups. The owners were lovely and sociable (as was their little dog) and the brownies and cows milk were an unexpected treat upon arrival. Thank you so much, I expect we will be visiting again

The cottage is beautiful.

Private and peaceful surrounded by lovely countryside views. Lots of walks from the doorstep and plenty to do within a short drive. Cottage was spotlessly clean and well equipped.

Lovely place in a gorgeous setting.

The games room especially went down well with all the family

If I could award the Steadings 6 stars I would.

It is such a lovely house; the location is great and the views just gorgeous. We were a party of three families and all agreed it was the best holiday house we have stayed in. There is masses of space and the two master bedrooms in particular are beautiful. The house is warm, comfortable and has everything you need. The games room was a massive bonus and enjoyed by us all. We all appreciated the welcome milk and brownies from Lindsay too! We walked into Rothbury but if you want to drive there is plenty of parking with local shops that can supply what you need (the butcher is lovely!). Lots to do in the surrounding area and fab walks from the front door. All in all a wonderful place to stay and we didn't want to leave!

Excellent accommodation superbly furnished and with the added bonus of a games room.

Situated in a beautiful location. Would strongly recommend.

Very enjoyable stay in this beautiful location.

Everything first rate in the cottage. The enclosed garden was ideal for the dogs. Games room was enjoyed by all. Couldn't find a switch to use the outside lights was the only negative.

We loved our week at The Steadings .

Very comfortable well equipped property in a stunning location. Our 4 grandchildren really loved it too with the games room Beds comfy and kitchen had everything you needed to cook with. Farms bottle of milk and brownies was much appreciated . Access to the garden from the lounge would’ve been nice without going out the front door but that’s not a negative just an observation

We were so impressed by the overall cleanliness, facilities, and the warmth of the welcome we received.

A truly lovely place to come back to after a day out re exploring , Northumberland......... We will definitely recommend it to anyone, looking for a great break, thank you, for a relaxing stay.

Everything was fantastic, and the owners even gave us cake as a welcome,

Absolutely loved our stay at The Steadings, booked for 6, however only 3 of us went.

We had so much space, we went for New Year for a week as we arrived the Christmas lights outside looked so pretty on entering it felt so warm and cosy as the Christmas decorations were up with the fairy lights on the tree & around the beams, while unpacking Ann knocked to greet us & told us to knock at the farmhouse if we had any problems, however, we did not need to, Beds comfy, shower good, white goods worked well, new sofa's which were comfy & looked better than ones in photos, our bulldog Vinnie enjoyed the large enclosed garden, we used garage door of (games room) to enter garden which had fantastic views to front & side of property also from bedroom windows there was a beautiful garden with a pond & fountain although belongs to B&B. We used the games room every night our nephew had so much fun, however, it was cold at this time of year, we just wore our coats & boots. I would love to see games room renovated with heating & flooring to flow with comfort of this fab property. We enjoyed chocolate brownies and a bottle of milk in a glass bottle obviously produce from the farm, an added extra touch. Well done. Deborah from Gateshead

The cottage was warm and cosy, the beds were very very comfortable.

We have been twice now.

Having one shower was a pain with 6 of us!

The mornings were long getting ready

We enjoyed our stay in this attractive and comfortable holiday home, a converted farm steading in rural Northumberland.

The location is stunning with great views across the Coquet valley to fields and wooded hills on the other side. It is a couple of miles from the small market town of Rothbury with its quality, independent shops and opportunities for eating out. Friendly hosts were on hand for any problem but not needed. Surrounded by bird song and wild flowers in early June, the cottage was peaceful and relaxing.

We booked this break relatively last minute and were impressed to receive an email from Ann straight away to say she was looking forward to welcoming us- this was a nice touch alongside the milk & brownies on arrival.

The property has fabulous views down the valley to the Coquet river and has a lovely enclosed garden out front which was perfect for our dog. We loved the games room; given we visited the week before restrictions lifted allowing you inside a venue, we felt we had a venue all of our own to have a drink and play some pool! Rothbury is ten minutes away in the car and we enjoyed a lovely meal outdoors at La Mensa & drinks in the beer gardens at The Newcastle Arms and The Queens Head during our stay. The cottage is spacious and comfortable and was immaculately clean. We had a really enjoyable week at The Steadings.

Fantastic cottage.

Clean, cosy and very well equipped. We had a lovely week. Thank you

The setting was so rural and peaceful.

The television and games room were enjoyed greatly by the children. I was a little anxious going on holiday during the Corona virus pandemic, but everything was cleaned and managed well.

There can be few better places to spend a week before 12 weeks 'self isolation' than at 'The Steadings'.

A fine cottage based on a working farm at the historic 'Tosson Tower' site. Outstanding views over the Coquet Valley, Rothbury and towards the Cheviot Hills. Very close to Tosson Tower is the Simonside Forestry Walking Area.[ Although the single track road to get to the visitor parking areas is a bit grim for low slung saloon cars] Nearby attractions include Cragside and Wallington Hall NT Properties. The scenery of the magnificent Northumberland Coastal Region including Bamburgh, Seahouses etc is about 40 to 60mins drive away via Alnwick with the Castle and its historic connections. The cottage itself is some two miles or so from Rothbury with its shops and other amenities. The cottage and its owners were very 'dog friendly' and walks starting from the cottage itself supported our canine friend. The secure garden was also a definite plus! The cottage itself was warm, well equipped and a delight to return to after a hectic outdoor day. If there is any slightly negative comment, which did not in anyway affect our party of two, is that with only one shower a full six person party would lead to some morning queuing. The cottage itself is extremely spacious with good wi-fi. Overall a delightful cottage holiday in a turbulent week.

The Steadings was a fully equipped, comfortable home-from-home.

There were 5 of us and there was more than plenty room for us all. The outside area is lovely too, and the views just beautiful. Wonderful walks right on the doorstep. I'm sure we will return. Thank you!