The Old Hayloft, Elsdon, near Otterburn – Home 449056 Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- 28 nights min stay
The Old Hayloft, Elsdon, near Otterburn – Home 449056
- Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- 28 nights min stay
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
The Old Hayloft is a perfect base for couples or families with small children wanting to explore Northumberland. This cozy two-bed self catering cottage converted from a former stable and hayloft is approximately one mile from the village of Elsdon, in the heart of Northumberland, and provides stunning views of the Northumberland countryside. It is located within close proximity of the wedding venues of Otterburn; Woodhill Hall, Le Petit Chateau and Otterburn Castle (2 1/2 miles from the village of Otterburn itself). Excellent walking and cycling is possible from the door and it is only a short drive to the market towns of Hexham, Alnwick and Morpeth, to Hadrian's Wall, to the Northumberland Coast and to Kielder Water. A well-stocked welcome guide aims to provide you with all the information you need for a thoroughly enjoyable stay in Northumberland.
Downstairs guests have their own private open plan living/eating/kitchen area with a bathroom off (this has a bath with shower over, sink, toilet, heated towel rail and underfoot heating). Upstairs the main bedroom has a king size bed whilst the smaller bedroom has a bunk-bed. (If you book for 2 people then we will assume that you only need us to make up the bed in the main bedroom. If the booking is for two, but you wish to use one of the bunk-beds as well as the bed in the main bedroom please book for 3 people and we will then ensure that both the main bed and the lower bunk in the second bedroom are made up).
When the property was converted in 2012 the owners aim was to try to minimise the property's impact on the environment, but not at the expense of comfort. The property has been carefully decorated using eco-friendly paints and wood oils, the property benefits from super-thick walls (6" plus of Northumberland stone together with insulation designed to ensure the property is cosy even in the snowiest of Northumberland winters), thermostatically controlled central heating, and a constant supply of hot water - helped by the solar water heater. Guests have their own off street parking space together with their own enclosed gravelled patio area, and patio furniture. With its separate secure bike storage/drying area, larger items such as bikes and push chairs can be stored safely out of the way until needed. All bed linen and towels are provided (washed in environmentally friendly washing liquid Ecover). Ecover handsoap, washing up liquid and clothes washing liquid are provided for guests use, and we also provide Faith in Nature organic shampoo, conditioner and shower gel in the bathroom.
The main supermarkets will deliver groceries to the property - and if you want to arrange a delivery time pre-arrival the owners are happy to assist - otherwise a small shop providing essential groceries can be found in Otterburn (approx. 2 miles away) and there is a café in Elsdon (1 1/4 miles).
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Bunk bed - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Stove
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($62.74) £50.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
About the owner
Claire C.
- Calendar last updated:
- 30 Jun 2023
- Years listed:
- 11
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, French
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 16 reviews
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16 reviews
- Excellent
- 14
- Very Good
- 2
- Average
- 0
- Poor
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“Lovely little place.”
While the directions were lengthly and descriptive, the signage wasnt great. The photos of the property are accurate however there were half a dozen flies in the cottage and spiders and spiderwebs eve… More
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“GREAT BREAK”
Loved our short stay in this lovely cozy accomodation, absolutly perfect for us and easy to get to, well placed to explore the Countryside walks, travel for 30 minutes or so and your into the Scottish… More
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“Almost perfect”
Lovely cosy cottage on the edge of nowhere. Very nicely fitted out inside, clean & comfy beds. The surrounding countryside is beautiful, great if you like hiking or cycling. We were a little less … More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your review. It's great to know you enjoyed your stay.
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“A lovely quiet spot”
We loved our week here, such a lovely peaceful spot. The right amount of space for us, and the downstairs bathroom was helpful as we are awake at different ends of the day, and so did not disturb each… More
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“Perfect”
Looking for relaxation after days exploring the amazing countryside The Old Hayloft is just the spot. It's easy access for trips into Newcastle or the coastline at Bamburgh, Seahouses & H… More
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“Great accommodation & lovely area!”
So pleased we booked The Old Hayloft it suited us perfectly! It had everything in it that you could possibly want, everything was good quality & really clean. Would definitely book here again &… More
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“Perfect base for a peaceful country break”
Mr and Mrs Cowie at Raylees farm have done a great job converting the Old Hayloft into a comfortable apartment for couples and small families. A compact and well-equipped kitchen diner has everything … More
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“Great little place, wish we could've stayed longer”
We had a great three nights at this property. It's well equipped and very well presented, it was just the right size for my husband and I and our 16 month old. The owner was very helpful on arriv… More
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“Lovely hideaway”
Fantastic location. Very clean and ideal for exploring Northumberland. Close enough for the beautiful beaches for surfing and long walks. Hosts were excellent and helped us with a engine problem by su… More
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“Great cottage”
This was a perfect base for a few days visiting Northumberland. The cottage was very comfortable and a really nice location: easy to get to, close to lots of places to visit, but also feeling very rur… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Claire (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Claire (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Claire (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Claire the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Claire (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Claire (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Claire (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Claire (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Claire (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Claire (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Claire (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Claire (the owner) a message.
If Claire (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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