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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.

    Kidlandlee is an off-grid experience benfiting from sustainable solar and wind power with a modern central heating system. The sitting rooms feature log fires which may be stocked with wood harvested from the forests. 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. The cottages and barns are located within the Dark Sky park which is the largest protected sky in Europe. Nearby beaches, castles and stately homes make incredible days out.

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    The Grounds

    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:

    Dipper Cottage, Chaffinch Cottage, Leyland Barn and the Old BarnChaffinch Cottage, Dipper Cottage, Leyland Barn, The Old Barn

    Access with steps

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

    Level access bedrooms

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

    Hearing

    The (bedroom) TVs have subtitles.

    General

    Staff are available 24 hours a day.

    Getting here

    Kidlandlee Holiday Cottages
    Harbottle
    Morpeth
    Northumberland
    NE65 7DA

    Travel by public transport

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

    You can get a taxi with Potts Taxis by calling 07964910232. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
    You can get a taxi with Rothbury Taxis by calling 07771 967375. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

    Parking

    We have a car park. There are accessible parking spaces. Parking is free.
    There is a drop-off point at the main entrance. The drop-off point does not have a dropped kerb.
    From the parking to the main entrance, there are 8 steps. There is no ramp and no lift.

    The Old Barn and Leyland Barn are on level ground from car park to main doors. Chaffinch Cottage has one step up from the parking area to the bottom of the main door. Then five steps up to the main door entrance. Dipper the same but you can use the side door which is on level ground and cars can park right up to this door. 

    Steps from Parking for dipper and Chaffinch Steps to main entrance for both Dipper and Chaffinch Parking and main entrance for Leyland Barn and The Old Barn

    Arrival

    Path to main entrance

    From the street to the main entrance, there are 8 steps. There is no ramp and no lift.

    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.
    Both The Old Barn and Leyland Barn are on level ground to their main doors. Dipper Cottage side for is on level ground but Chaffinch side door is on a slop.
    When you arrive, we can help carry your luggage.

    We can help with luggage if this is requested at the booking stage.

    Side door to Chaffinch Cottage which has a slight slope from car park Side door to Dipper Cottage which you can drive up to. Main doors to both Barns which you can drive right up to.

    Getting around inside

    Bedrooms

    Most bedrooms have windows.
    Bedrooms have ceiling lights, bedside lamps and natural daylight.
    Lights are energy saving. TVs have subtitles.
    All bedrooms are non-smoking.
    No bedrooms have fitted carpets.
    We have wi-fi free bedrooms, for visitors with electro-sensitivity.
    We will always try to accommodate the needs of those with allergies if they are made known to us at the booking stage.
    We can move the bedroom furniture, to improve accessibility.

    We are able to move the furniture around to make rooms more efficiant for those using wheel chairs. 

    Self catering kitchen

    Dipper Cottage, Chaffinc Cottage, Leyland Barn and The Old Barn

    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.
    The table and plates have high colour contrast.
    From the main entrance to the dining room, there is level access. The route is 330mm wide, or more. The door is 330mm wide.

    The Kitchen, dnning room and lounge are all open plan in The Old Barn and Leyland Barn. The kitchens in Dipper Cottage and Chaffinch Cottage are seperate. 

    Chaffinch Kitchen Dipper Kitchen The Old Barn Open Plan Leyland Barn Open Plan

    Lounge

    Dipper Cottage, Chaffinch Cottage, Leyland Barn and the Old Barn

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

    The lounge areas in The Old Barn and Leyland Barn are open plan with the Kitchen and Dining area. Dipper and Chaffinch Cottage have lounge/ dinning areas in one room. 

    Chaffinch Lounge/ Dinning Dipper Lounge/ Dinning The Old Barn Lounge/ Dinning Leyland Barn Lounge/ Dinning

    Getting around outside

    Chaffinch Cottage, Dipper Cottage, Leyland Barn, The Old Barn

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

    Dipper Cottage, Chaffinch Cottage have level back doors to the outside spaces/ gardens. The main entrance to the front of the cottages has five steps. Leyland Barn and The Old Barn all have doors that are level to front and rear with patio areas from the doors into the gardens. 

    Customer care support

    Accessibility equipment

    All accommodation is dog friendly and each has there own enclosed garden. However, there is a small field opposite the Cottages and one behind the barns for dogs to run off steam. There are dog bins near these areas. We also provide dog bowels, towels dog bags and outside washing areas and maps of short walks around the estate.
    We have an area to charge mobility scooters and battery powered wheelchairs.

    Just a reminder that we are completely off grid and generate our own electricity through solar and wind. We do have  back up generator so this should kick in the the power is low. We would keep an eye on this for our guests if tey just let us know that they are charging. 

    You can hire mobility equipment from British Red Cross Equipment hire Newcastle by calling 0191 273 7961.

    Customer care support

    Staff are available 24 hours a day.

    As we are very remote the only way to get doctors to us would be via air ambulance or mountain rescue. 

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