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Cragend Grange

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Excellent location!

10

About this property

Historic Setting: Cragend Grange in Rothbury offers a 4-star bed and breakfast experience within a historic building. The property is pet-friendly and located on a quiet street, providing a peaceful retreat. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace and a beautiful garden, perfect for relaxation. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, ensuring connectivity during the stay. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, bathrobes, and garden views. Additional amenities include a work desk, TV, and free on-site private parking. Dining Experience: A full English or Irish breakfast is served daily, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Local specialties and warm dishes are available, alongside juice and fruits. Activities and Attractions: Cragend Grange is located 13 mi from Alnwick Castle and 24 mi from Newcastle International Airport. Guests can enjoy hiking and cycling in the surrounding area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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George
United States United States
“This is a unique place. The owners have modernized but preserved an important piece of the Cragside estate. And they are welcoming, friendly, intelligent and informative. A wonderful stay. Thanks”
Chris
New Zealand New Zealand
“Lou and Shaun were incredible hosts and the place was incredibly surprising - a wonderful Northumberland farm experience and the biggest B&B room we have stayed in. There is so much history to the place and a visit to Cragside is a must do to...”
Dr
Belgium Belgium
“We had a lovely stay (4 nights) this August. Lou and Shaun are excellent hosts and gave us tons of recommendations, and excellent breakfasts, paying attention to our vegetarian diet. The room is huge and comfortable, and the surrounding...”
Brown
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very welcoming. Owners were very helpful. Accommodation very pleasant and historically interesting. Breakfast was good and plenty to eat. Location very good.”
Anthony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely location, building and hosts. Spacious rooms and great if you want a rural location but still convenient to popular tourist sites. Lou and Shaun were excellent hosts providing a wealth of information about the area and life on a working farm.”
Matthew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location, the view, the building, the room, the breakfast, the hosts, and the peacock are all fantastic. Surrounded by nature, fields, cows, sheep and trees makes you really relaxed. There's lots of agricultural and industrial history on site...”
Jerome
France France
“Amazing farm in an amazing location. Very quiet and relaxing. Close to Cragside and other attractions. Very welcoming hosts, and great breakfast”
Rose
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything! The bedroom and bathroom were beautiful and well equipped. The hosts were exceptionally knowledgeable about the farm and area. Delicious breakfasts.”
Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful location and very close to local attractions, spacious room , very welcoming and friendly hosts, very accommodating, lovely fresh and wide selection of foods for breakfast 😀”
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful location-beautiful sympathetic renovation.Lots of interesting history for the property and surrounding area”

Hosted by Lou Renwick

9.7
Host Review Score
Lou Renwick
A heritage site in its own right, Cragend Farm is located next to National Trust property Cragside. As seen on Matt Bakers travels with Mum & Dad Series 3 . We offer either the Large Luxury Super King room with TV Sofa, Ensuite Bath and Shower Room (Armstrong Wing) or the King Size room (West Room) with high beams full of character and history with ensuite shower, wc and basin. Travel cots available for either room. Extra mattresses available for Armstrong Wing for two children on request. Both rooms have WIFI. Dogs welcome. Cragend Farm sits quietly on the edge of the famous Cragside Estate, 25 miles north of Newcastle, and has been a farm since the 16th century. It was re-modelled and transformed by Northumbrian Industrialist Lord William Armstrong of Cragside in 1880’s with stone from the Cragend Quarry. Now owned by Shaun and Lou Renwick the farm is being given a new lease of life. The farm has stunning views of the Northumberland Countryside.
Continuing to harness Cragend’s surrounding natural resources, heating and hot water onsite are generated by wood burning systems, including the Esse Range for cooking. Delicious food is always on the go at Cragend, with Shaun & Lou’s home cooked breakfasts. Cragend free range eggs are also available to take home. The land around the farm buildings is receiving much needed love and attention for woodland, wildlife, like squirrels and deer. We have visiting geese at certain times of the year. The Black Burn flows to the east side of the boundary and is a vision of bluebells and primroses in Spring with wild garlic and watercress in profusion. The banks of the River Coquet are very special for numerous reasons, the flora and fauna are exemplary, and the salmon and trout fishing are a treat only available to a special few. We have Grown in Britain status for our woodland.
The farm, originally owned by The Duke of Northumberland, of Alnwick Castle and Syon House, was rented out for many centuries until Lord Armstrong bought it in 1860’s, as part of a grand scheme to create a Model Farm to showcase his innovative water powered hydraulic machinery that worked threshing machines and milling devices. Evidence of this 19th century cutting edge technology is still visible at Cragend. Rothbury emerged as a relatively important town in the historic district of Coquetdale because of its situation at a crossroads over a ford along the River Coquet. Turnpike roads leading to Newcastle upon Tyne, Alnwick, Hexham and Morpeth allowed for an influx of families and the enlargement of the settlement during the Middle Ages. Today, the town is used as a staging point for recreational walking. Landmarks in and around Rothbury include the Victorian era mansion Cragside, the Simonside Hills and Northumberland National Park. Nowadays it plays host to Music and Food festivals with lots to see and do at National Trust Cragside. Alnwick, Morpeth Hexham Holy Island are near by with amazing beaches. Northumberland Dark Skies are a sight to be seen.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Cragend Grange

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night
Crib upon request
£10 per child, per night
2 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Cragend Grange of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

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