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Welcome

Sitting 1400 feet above sea level deep in the heart of the Northumberland National Park, this is a place of big sky views and never-ending walking and cycling from the doorstep. Surrounded by the beautifully rugged hills of the Upper Coquet Valley, this really is a place to escape the crowds and get away from it all.  An off-grid experience without compromising on luxury. Sustainable Tourism and a commitment to Improving our environmental impact is why we have been awarded Gold with Green Tourism. An executive escape, or a fun filled family holiday, the calm natural beauty of Kidlandlee will certainly send you home relaxed, refreshed and with plenty of fond holiday memories.

Chaffinch Cottage

Level access

The main entrance has 5 steps and a handrail. There is no lift and no ramp.

There is level access from the main entrance to:

Chaffinch LoungeChaffinch KitchenEnclosed garden, picnic and BBQ area

Access with steps

The main entrance has 5 steps and a handrail. There is no lift and no ramp.

Bedrooms

We have non-allergic bedding.

Level access bedrooms

The route to the bedroom is 750mm wide, or more.

General

Staff are available 24 hours a day.

Getting here

Chaffinch Cottage
Kidlandlee, Harbottle,
Morpeth
NE65 7DA

Travel by public transport

You can only get to Kidlandlee by car as we are quite remote and three miles from the main road. In the winter it is advisable to use a four wheel drive. 

Parking

We have a car park. The parking is less than 50 metres from the main entrance. Parking is free.
The drop off point is by the side gate where there is one step up and a short walk to the main door. There is a back gate which leads you up a slight slop to the back door which is level access to the cottage. From the parking to the main entrance, there is 1 step. There is no ramp and no lift. Chaffinch Cottage Entrance

Arrival

Main entrance

The door is 330mm wide.
The main entrance has 5 steps.
This entrance has a handrail.
The other entrance door is 330.00mm wide.
The back door to Chaffinch cottage is on a level and will take you in via the kitchen and then trough to the main parts of the cottage which are all on one level.
Chaffinch Back Door Gate to Back door from parking area.

Getting around inside

Bedrooms

All bedrooms have windows.
Bedrooms have ceiling lights, bedside lamps and natural daylight.
Lights are LED and energy saving. All bedrooms are non-smoking.
We have non-allergic bedding.
No bedrooms have fitted carpets.
We can move the bedroom furniture, to improve accessibility.
The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the front only.
Mater Bedroom

Self catering kitchen

Chaffinch Kitchen

We have a separate kitchen and dining room. From the main entrance to the kitchen, there is level access.
The route is 750mm wide, or more.
The door is 330mm wide.
From the main entrance to the dining room, there is level access. The route is 750mm wide, or more. The door is 330mm wide.
Chaffinch Kitchen

Lounge

Chaffinch Lounge

From the main entrance to the lounge, there is level access. The route is 750mm wide, or more. The door is 330mm wide.
Chaffinch Lounge

Getting around outside

Enclosed garden, picnic and BBQ area

From the main entrance to this area, there is level access. The route is 750mm wide, or more. The entrance is 330mm wide.

There is a lovely enclosed garden with a picnic bench and BBQ for the summer. This is just outside your kitchen and can be accessed fro the parking area too. 

Enclosed Garden

Customer care support

Accessibility equipment

Chaffinch Cottage is dog friendly and has an enclosed garden. There is a field directly opposite Chaffinch Cottage for doggies to run around and there are dog buns at the entrance. We provide towels, bowls, dog bags and a little treat for doggies. Also a map of walks around the estate and places to wash muddy paws.
You can hire mobility equipment from British Red Cross by calling 0191 273 7961.

Customer care support

Staff are available 24 hours a day.
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