Living/dining area: With wood burner, 32" Freeview Smart TV, Karndene floor and French doors leading to patio. Kitchen: With breakfast area, electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washer/dryer and karndene floor. Bedroom: With kingsize bed, French doors leading to patio and en-suite with walk-in shower and toilet.
Oil underfloor heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Use of freezer.
Garden with patio and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.
Extra Amenities
Merry Burn Barn, fully renovated in 2020, is set amongst beautiful countryside on a working farm. This tranquil location, close to Falstone with its friendly village pub, is set in the Northumberland National Park Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the largest dark sky park in Europe. On site, the friendly owners run Ferny Rigg Alpacas, the first licensed alpaca business in Northumberland, and the properties kingsize bed features a luxurious alpaca duvet! The views from the cottage guarantee a relaxing break whether a short break or a week stay, a different experience awaits, with fresh eggs often available from the owners hens.
Merry Burn Barn also offers free use of ¾ mile of single bank fishing on the North Tyne (guests must have own fishing license). Merry Burn Barn is ideal for those wishing to either escape for relaxation or for true adventure seekers wishing to explore the many activities around Kielder Water. The area along the water offers kayaking, sailing, fishing, walking and mountain biking with regular events throughout the year. The visitor centres along the water has a range of facilities from picnic benches to shops, to cafés and an on-site leisure spa. Lots of visitors love to visit the observatory, you don’t need be an expert as its fun for all ages.
Winter in Northumberland is as lovely as summer, with the scenery in autumn and the frosts of winter months making the surrounding countryside stunning. Whilst in the area a day trip to Hadrian’s Wall to see Roman forts is a must, or even a day trip over to the beautiful coast makes a lovely day out. Shop 10 miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile. Please note: This property is set 1 mile down an unmade road. Merry Burn Barn can be booked together with smaller Ferny Rigg Byre (ref UK3326) to accommodate up to 4 guests
Self-catering features
Open Fire / Woodburner
Bike Store
Dishwasher
Ground Floor Facilities
Fuel and Power Included
Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
Grouped Properties
Horse Riding Nearby
Romantic Getaways
Rural Location
Television
Woodburning Stove
Decorated at Christmas
WiFi
Bed Linen & Towels Included
Short Breaks All Year
Northumberland National Park
Washing Machine
Working Farm
Fishing Nearby/On-site
Northumbrian Cottages
Open Plan
Accessible Cottages
Entrance Ramp/Level Access
Parking - On Site
Last Minute Breaks
Kielder map and Merry Burn Barn - UK3325 Cottage location