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This stone built cottage is located in the hamlet of Slaley, six miles from the town of Hexham in Northumberland and can sleep five people in two bedrooms.Moorgair Cottage is a stone built cottage adjoining the owners farmhouse, situated in the hamlet of Slaley, close to the village of Blanchland, six miles from Hexham in Northumberland. This cottage sleeps five and comprises of a family room with onedouble and one single bed, a twin bedroom as well as a ground floor family bathroom. The cottage also has a living area with a kitchen, a dining and a sitting area with a log burning stove. To the outside of this cottage there is off road parking for two cars and a garden with furniture. Moorgair Cottage is in a perfect location for exploring many parts of the Northumberland area.
Amenities: ...This stone built cottage is located in the hamlet of Slaley, six miles from the town of Hexham in Northumberland and can sleep five people in two bedrooms.Moorgair Cottage is a stone built cottage adjoining the owners farmhouse, situated in the hamlet of Slaley, close to the village of Blanchland, six miles from Hexham in Northumberland. This cottage sleeps five and comprises of a family room with onedouble and one single bed, a twin bedroom as well as a ground floor family bathroom. The cottage also has a living area with a kitchen, a dining and a sitting area with a log burning stove. To the outside of this cottage there is off road parking for two cars and a garden with furniture. Moorgair Cottage is in a perfect location for exploring many parts of the Northumberland area.
Amenities: Oil central heating and log burning stove in sitting area. Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, automatic washing machine and tumble dryer, TV, DVD, WiFi, payphone. All fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for two cars. Private garden with lawned area and garden furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Golf locally. Small shop and pubs 1.5 miles.
Region: Northumberland is a heady combination of fishing villages, market towns, sandy beaches, magnificent castles and historic Hadrian's Wall, tied together by beautiful countryside and abundant wildlife.
Town: Hexham is a lively little market town packed with fascinating antique shops. There are many attractions and amenities for visitors, and here you will find the attractive old Hexham Abbey which dates back to the 7th Century and its amazing Saxon crypt; the colourful stalls of The Shambles in the Market Place on Tuesdays, and the 14th Century Moot Hall, now an art gallery. Hexham is very popular with tourists visiting Hadrian's Wall, located nearby. There are many lovely open spaces, including the Sele, a public park next to the Abbey, and the riverside country park of Tyne Green. Horse racing enthusiasts will enjoy a day out at Hexham Race Course which is located south of Hexham.
In summary: the cottage is clean, warm and well-equipped. The owner is helpful and lovely without being intrusive. The village shop sells great bread, wine and beer.
We had a fabulous time, despite some challenging weather. Hexham, Corbridge and Hadrian's Wall are close by, providing great walks both in town and country. Each day we came back at sunset and lit the fire (very easily which is not usual for us - and many thanks for the free logs and kindling), then opened a bottle and cooked dinner. Everything was so easy.
We appreciated the care taken to make us happy. There was even bird food for us to put out on the feeder opposite the dining table window! There were none of the irritations that sometimes occur in holiday cottages such as a dirty and scratched frying pan, or no bin bags, or no washing up liquid, or not enough wine glasses. Small things, but when owners take care of them they help make the transition from home to holiday a smooth one.
Visited January 2023
Written January 12, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Deb
England, United Kingdom5 contributions
Brilliant as always
Cosy cottage with everything you could want, this was our 4th stay! Gordon thinks of everything, it is a real home from home.
Visited October 2022
Written November 13, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
GABRutland
Rutland, United Kingdom19 contributions
The best self catering we've been to? Quite probably
Moorgair is the cosiest, cleanest and best equipped holiday cottage we've been to, and we've been to quite a few over the years. It is equipped with good quality appliances, the finish of the decor is immaculate and is spotlessly clean (okay, I admit it. I did run my finger across the top of the door frame- no dust at all) - there has been a lot of attention to detail to get this place spot-on. Gordon, the owner is friendly and approachable and lives next door, so is easily on hand should there be a problem, but on the other hand he is in no way obtrusive.
The cottage is on a quiet country lane, but the local attractions are within easy reach. Even on the one day of our visit when the weather was just too dismal to venture out, we were quite comfortable and content to just sit and chat; even though there is an excellent range of books, games and dvds to explore.
All in all we had a wonderful week at Moorgair - thank you Gordon (and Dory, Bentley and the alpacas)
Visited October 2022
Written October 24, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Venture569070
1 contribution
Perfect Cosy Cottage!
Set in a perfect, quiet location, Moorgair is a really lovely cottage. It has everything you need, without a lot of clutter, and is extremely cosy and comfortable. A lot of thought has gone in to making this a great place to stay, whether you are couples, or a family with all the extras you might need. It is incredibly clean - and looks like it's just come on the holiday market!
The host, Gordon, was so helpful and nice to communicate with, from the initial enquiry and booking, and definately whilst we were there. Can't recommend it highly enough!
Visited January 2022
Written January 25, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Lauren C3x28
Amersham, United Kingdom1 contribution
Fabulous Place
Such a great spot, we loved Northumberland and Moorgair was a great home base while explored all the beautiful spots close by.
Visited November 2021
Written November 10, 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Deb
England, United Kingdom5 contributions
Absolute Bliss
This was the 3rd time we’d stayed in Gordon’s gorgeous cottage, and yet again it didn’t disappoint. A clean, cosy home from home, Gordon keeps it pristine. It’s a perfect base to relax and recharge and forget about life for a while. Hexham is a beautiful place to walk, eat and shop, even as we did take part in the Tyne Green parkrun! Slaley community pub is a real gem too and just a brisk walk or short drive away, Sunday lunch is a must and a great way to start your holiday at Moorgair.
Already booked up for stay number 4.
Visited October 2021
Written November 9, 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
HenBlaidd
Birchington, United Kingdom2 contributions
Fantastic, tranquil, beautiful
I can only reiterate what has gone before - fantastically presented cottage in a stunning location. Gordon and Catherine are attentive without being overbearing and will help out in any way they can - just knock and they will be there! This was our second stay and (needless to say) it will not be our last. In fact, we have already booked next year!
Visited August 2021
Written August 27, 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Rubi
Wilmslow, United Kingdom2 contributions
Lovely well-equipped cottage in beautiful tranquil location
My friend and I spent a week at Moorgair in June 21. The cottage is a delightful place to stay, the owners have achieved a good balance between modern functionality, e.g. the well-equipped fitted kitchen and bathroom, and more traditional furnishings although not old-fashioned. We appreciated the many touches that make a big difference like tissues in every room; plenty of spare bags for the rubbish bins; plenty of hand-gel and other Covid-safe supplies; large duvets; good quality towels, linen, fixtures and fittings; attractive ornaments without cluttering the place.
I slept in the twin room and as I walked in after a long hot drive it was a great pleasure to see the soft pastel harmonious colours. There was plenty of room to store my clothes, the bed was very comfortable and I appreciated that the quilt cover was a double or king, certainly bigger than a single so none of the usual problems of it falling off or me waking up with a cold back. The sound proofing seemed good as when my friend stayed up to watch TV I couldn’t hear it.
Moorgair is in a beautiful tranquil rural location, surrounded by fields and trees. The cottage itself is private with it’s own garden and outdoor furniture. I believe the owners operate a working farm so there are cattle, sheep and other animals in the fields from time to time – nice for a townie. It is well placed for visiting many of the charming villages, towns and cities in the North East as well as attractions such as Hadrian’s Wall and for walking.
The owner lives next door and as other reviews have remarked was always polite and very helpful but never intrusive.
It was a delight to stay at Moorgair. My friend and I consider ourselves fortunate to have found it and would be very pleased to recommend it.
Thank you for providing such a lovely place and for being such nice hosts.
Visited June 2021
Written June 21, 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Bryan S
Colchester, United Kingdom2 contributions
Cosy Cottage
Moorgair is a comfortable and cosy cottage which is well equipped and maintained.
We were made very welcome by the owners and appreciated the cakes and biscuits they provided for our arrival. The cottage is ideally situated for visits to lots of local places of interest. We had a great week thank you very much.
Visited June 2021
Written June 14, 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
X6274QVandrewh
5 contributions
Week long break in Northumberland
A very comfortable, cosy cottage in the heart of rural Northumberland. Within easy reach of Northumberland National Park, Hadrians Wall, Cheviot Hills and Durham & Newcastle.
The owners did a brilliant job in deep cleaning the property before we arrived and everything was geared to keeping us safe during the pandemic.
The owner, Gordon, also lived next door to deal with any questions we had,
Visited October 2020
Written October 22, 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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