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Large farmhouse with valley views in rural setting

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5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Morpeth, England
  • Northumberland National Park
    9 min drive
  • Cragside Country Park
    14 min drive
  • Cragside
    15 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    68 min drive

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About this property

Large farmhouse with valley views in rural setting

General
Follions is a substantial late-1800s stone-built traditional Northumberland farmhouse located just outside Thropton and Rothbury close to Morpeth, Alnwick and the Northumberland coast including Holy Island. This home from home has been lovingly renovated retaining many original features and a country charisma.

Follions has five bedrooms and two bathrooms on the upper floor. 2x King size beds (5'), 1x Queen size (4'6") and 4x Single (3') beds. In total, Follions sleeps ten guests in 7 beds. There is also a cot, high chair, stair and door gates available for use by guests.
Dogs (up to 3) are more than welcome to stay (£50 charge per booking).

Details
Follions has five spacious bedrooms serviced by two bathrooms and a WC suitable for up to ten guests and three dogs. The house has a large private garden and private off-road parking for four cars.

The dining room has a large dining table which comfortably seats ten diners. The well-equipped kitchen has an oil-fired range, separate integratedelectric oven and hob,toaster, bread maker, electric frying pan, slow cooker,and a Nespresso coffee pod machine (pods, not Vertuo) and milk frother in kitchen. Due to the design of the kitchen thereis no dishwasher

A travel cot with mattress (no bedding provided), high chair and stairs gates are also available for use (at no charge).
Guests have full access to the garden with a trampoline, play house and picnic benches. There are also apple trees, strawberry runners and raspberry bushes to enjoy in season. Up to 3 dogs welcome (please bring your own bedding and bowls). Please remember to include that a pet will be joining you in your booking information so that we can invoice you accordingly.


The farmhouse is adjacent to a small working sheep farm. So long as you can cope with the odd sheep's bleat and the sound of the farmer's quadbike doing the rounds in the morning, then that is all you know of the farm next door. Guests are not permitted to enter the farm buildings or areas of the working farm - this is for your own safety (farms are dangerous places!) and to allow the farmer (who does not own the farmhouse) to carry out his busy duties of running his farm.

Location
The property is located five miles from the nearest town (Rothbury) which has a mini-market (Co-Op) and a selection of pubs and restaurants. Slightly closer to hand is a charming village (Thropton) with two good pubs (of which one serves exceptionally good food).
During your stay at this farm stay, you'll be close to The Congregational.
  • 9 minutes by car from Northumberland National Park and 11 minutes from Crown Studio Gallery
This farm stay offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Morpeth farm stay is smoke free.

Property manager

Richard Sharrocks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and public transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 4 spaces)
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bath
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Large farmhouse with valley views in rural setting Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Natasha K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous house
Richard was a great host though there were quite a lot of strict rules sent before fhe stay and during which made us feel a bit on edge! Felt a bit like someone had let us stay in their home rather than we were paying guests. But the house is immaculate and grand so I can see why care is needed. The area is very quiet and theres not alot in the nighbouring towns. Probably Alnwick a 15-20 min drive away is your biggest town. You need to be self carering but kitchens well equipped. Comfortable stay. Host communication excellent and quick. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and tranquil holiday home
Really stunning modern property and ideal for a family get together. Would definitely recommend. Very clean and lovely comfy beds. Beware of the potholes!! The roads leading to the property are very poor. A more generous supply of toilet roll, firewood and kitchen essentials (oil, salt, pepper) would have been appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect !
Everything was perfect for a lovely relaxing weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house, stunning views and great set up for young children
We had a fantastic stay at Follions. What a location with the most amazing view. The house is beautiful with large rooms, equipped with everything you need and makes you feel at home. The facilities for young kids were ideal- cot, high chair, games, trampoline, outdoor play house etc. Only comments would be lack of dishwasher was not ideal (but we knew this on booking) and that 5 pm checking is late when travelling with young family. Overall we loved our stay and will be coming back. :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W., Shotley Bridge

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Farmhouse
Such a beautiful Farmhouse! It has that warm homely feel as soon as you walk in! Through out the house it has been tastefully decorated and what ever window you look through the views are amazing. Richard the host is a very friendly and helpful person and nothings a bother with him. The beds are really comfortable. The kitchen has everything you need. I can’t recommend enough and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Friend trip
Beautiful property. Lots of space indoors and outdoors to relax. The surrounding area is stunning, with expansive views of the rolling countryside. The only sounds are birdsong and the very occasional car! The only downside of the property( which had been flagged-up by the owner) was the lack of dishwasher. As a group of 10, staying for 3 mights, there was a substantial amount of time spent washing and sorting crockery and cutlery! This time could have been better spent catching up, exploring or walking! That aside. We would all happily return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

kelly r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting
Brilliantly equipped house in a beautiful setting. Ideal place as a base to explore with younger children. We can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

jackioe g.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful weekend
This beautiful farmhouse was ideal for a fabulous family weekend. Large but still homely and so clean throughout.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Lynda mcloughlin M.

Follions
Follions has some great features but is let down by a couple of things: Pros: great location for accessing Northumberland coast and other attractions Enclosed garden Trampoline Parking Spacious rooms Three bathrooms Cons: No outdoor seating apart from picnic benches( not the best for us oldies) Poorly laid out kitchen ie fridge freezer in utility area No dishwasher combined with lack of worktop space near sink made washing dishes for a party of nine very difficult With a little tweaking, Follions would be perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Despite the Storm
We had a very enjoyable stay, despite the weather. The property had everything we needed and the communication from the host was top.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pros & Cons
Location was excellent. Central for touring Northumberland. Good parking facilities. Plenty of wildlife. WiFi was not consistent. Telephone landline inconsistent. Very poor reception for mobile phones.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and quiet
We so looked forward to our first trip away together as a family since Dec 2019 and Follions was all we needed and more. The garden is delightful, the rooms so spacious and light and the views all great. Having 2 supermarket deliveries meant we didn’t need to shop at all. Lots of places for day trips (hikes, quiet beaches) but perhaps our best day was spent just at the house relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great find!
We have just returned from a fantastic week in Northumberland. Follions is a gorgeous house with a great garden perfect for the kids to play. The house was really well stocked with everything we needed and lots to see and do in the surrounding area. I would definitley recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
An excellent stay
My family and I had an excellent stay at Follions. The house is an excellent size with everything we required and great for our family get-together. The location is perfect, being close to nearby villages but also very secluded. Richard and Julie were excellent hosts who were responsive to my questions. The house is well set up for kids with toys, books, dvds and excellent hide and seek spots!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in stunning countryside
We had a great stay at Follions. Excellent communication from the owner meant arrival was easy which was much appreciated after a whole day in the car. The property is beautiful with loads of space and really comfy beds. The kitchen is well equipped and I really enjoyed watching the birds feeding in the garden. Great location, lovely and peaceful with stunning views but within easy reach of lots of visitor attractions. We visited Alnwick for the castle, gardens and the excellent Bater Books. We also drove to Holy Island, Cragside and Bamburgh Castle. An excellent property- highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019