Large farmhouse with valley views in rural setting

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Morpeth, England

Northumberland National Park9 min drive
Cragside15 min drive
Alnwick Castle25 min drive
Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)67 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

+3

4 Single Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

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 integrated electric 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 there is 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).

Property manager

Richard Sharrocks

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

This property accepts cash

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Morpeth

Located in Morpeth, this farm stay is in a rural area. Crown Studio Gallery and The Congregational are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cheviot Hills and Macdonald Linden Hall Golf Course.

Morpeth, England

What's nearby

Northumberland National Park - 9 min drive
Cragside Country Park - 14 min drive
Cragside - 15 min drive
Alnwick Garden - 23 min drive
Alnwick Castle - 25 min drive

Getting around

Alnwick Alnmouth Station - 30 min drive
Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

Three Wheat Heads Inn - 9 min drive
La Mensa - 11 min drive
The Narrow Nick - 11 min drive
Newcastle Hotel Pub - 11 min drive
The Star Inn - 12 min drive

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

8 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Elizabeth R.

4 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

22 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect !

Everything was perfect for a lovely relaxing weekend away

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

15 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

19 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Richard Sharrocks

Why they chose this property

Secluded, beautiful views, unique, period features, rural, private, memorable, open fires

What makes this property unique

Follions is located in the beautiful rolling countryside of Northumberland surrounded by open fields (and the odd sheep). At Follions you have privacy away from it all. The town of Rothbury with shops, bars and restaurants is twelve minutes drive whilst the village of Thropton with an excellent pub/restaurant is less than ten minutes drive.
The property has a large walled garden to keep the young ones in your party entertained which includes a trampoline (summer months) and a play house.
The coastal areas of Alnmouth, Seahouse, Eyemouth and the Farne Islands are within easy reach.