The Hemmel. Old Town Farm – Home 2523957 Barn
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- min stay varies
The Hemmel. Old Town Farm – Home 2523957
- Barn
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Nearest beach 50 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car essential
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Lovingly converted, light and modern barn - log-burning stove; open plan living/kitchen; luxurious shower room and exposed beams throughout. Shared courtyard garden and large private garden that is securely fenced for dogs and has a patio with fantastic views across the Rede Valley. Located on a working farm within the Kielder Dark Sky Park - perfect for star gazers and anyone seeking a relaxing countryside break. Well behaved dogs welcome.
Ideal for friends sharing or a family holiday, The Hemmel is located only 15 miles from the Scottish Border and enjoys quick and easy access to many of Northumberland's finest attractions including: Hadrian's Wall; Kielder Water and Forest Park; the Cheviot Hills; and Alnwick Castle and Gardens. Old Town Farm sits on the edge of the Northumberland National Park and within the newly designated International Dark Skies Park.
The Hemmel has two double bedrooms, both tastefully decorated. One with king-size bed, the other has a zip and link king-size bed which can be separated to create twin beds. both have top quality mattresses. The house is on one level and has a large luxurious bathroom with walk-in shower. There are open beamed ceilings throughout and a modern log burning stove. The living area is open plan and there is also a south-facing entrance hall/sun-room with seating that overlooks the grassed courtyard.
A large patio takes advantage of fabulous views to the north and west across the Rede Valley. This area gets the morning and evening sun, perfect for morning coffee and summer barbecues. The private garden to the rear of the garden is large for dogs and kids to run around!
Otterburn village is only 1 mile away and has an excellent village shop. Otterburn Woolen Mill and Country Store has a coffee shop brimming with tasty treats. Locally there are pubs and hotels serving good quality meals and Bellingham village (8 miles) has a wider selection of shops, a bank and petrol station.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed - 1 Shower
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Table tennis
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- 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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24 hours after booking |
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
About the owner
Kate K.
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 14 Mar 2024
- Years listed:
- 11
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 44 reviews
Excellent
44 reviews
- Excellent
- 42
- Very Good
- 2
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Lovely week”
The property was perfect for us and our dog. Well furnished, spotless and ideally situated for us to tour Northumberland. The secure garden was ideal for our dog and for watching the huge variety of v… More
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“Just perfect!”
This is our third stay at The Hemmel and hopefully not our last! Our friends stayed in the nearby cottage and enjoyed it just as much. The Hemmel is such a lovely clean, cozy cottage and Kate is a won… More
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“Perfect place to get away from it all.”
The Hemmel is a beautifully rennovated barn just outside Otterburn. We loved our stay . Busy days walking, cycling and going to the beach and perfect evenings in front of the log burner. Kate is an e… More
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“Otterburn cottage”
What a lovely cottage for 2 days of complete peace & relaxation with a lovely log burner & comfy beds. Perfect with the dog as all secure.kate the owner very helpful would definitely recommend
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“Gorgeous dog friendly barn conversion!”
Stayed in the Hemmel for a few nights with my wife and our two dogs while in the area on business, and it really is every bit as good as all of the reviews say. About a mile out of Otterburn, the cot… More
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“Very comfortable”
Had a very pleasant short break here, the cottage has everything you need and is conveniently located for a lot of places We will be visiting again
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“Attractive and comfortable cottage”
An attractive cottage in a very good position with lovely views of the surrounding countryside . . Beautifully appointed and equipped and very comfortable . Thoroughly enjoyed our weeks stay here . T… More
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“Heavenly Hemmel”
The Hemmel is a barn conversion in a beautiful location with a breathtaking view of the valley and distant hills. The accommodation is in our opinion 5 star plus. The property exceeded our expectation… More
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“Sensational...”
This was our 2nd visit to The Hemmel, we’ve also stayed in The Granary (part of Old Town Farm) twice. I really can’t praise this property enough, spotlessly clean, high quality furniture … More
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“Lovely Cottage”
This place is a little gem Had a very relaxing time Everything you could need for a relaxing break I would highly recommend a stay here
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Response from the owner Thanks Janet. Was lovely to meet you and glad you enjoyed your stay and that the skies were clear for stargazing!, best wishes to you and your husband
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Kate (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 Kate (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 Kate (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 Kate 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 Kate (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 Kate (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 Kate (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 Kate (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. Kate (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 Kate (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 Kate (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 Kate (the owner) a message.
If Kate (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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