The owners of The Granary are the real agricultural deal, building up an award-winning organic farm spanning 1,650 acres of rolling land. This now includes the renovation of the old stone Granary that sits on their steading near the market town of Rothbury, creating a delightful two-bedroom cottage for those eager to get a taste of the pastoral life.
Thanks to its setting on a bustling farm, the Granary delivers authentic bucolic charm in spades – the owners will even introduce budding farmers to the ins and outs of organic farming on request. Meanwhile, guests content to simply enjoy the sense of rural charm can snuggle up in front of the wood-burning stove or sink into the bubbling hot tub and watch the four-legged Rothley residents grazing the surrounding pastures.
The Granary features a contemporary open-plan ground floor layout, encompassing a spacious, well-equipped kitchen with Neff appliances and dining area, complete with space for up to eight guests, and a comfortable living area with a large corner sofa which converts to a full size sofa bed for families or slightly larger parties.
A pair of French doors flank the wood-burner in the living area, leading out onto a south-facing patio and enclosed garden. Every convenience has been thought of, from a dedicated wine cooler in the kitchen to a handy boot and utility room accessed via the back door. There’s even a ground floor shower room in which to rinse off after a soak in the hot tub, sufficiently screened and raised to afford sweeping country views.
Two tranquil, good-sized bedrooms are set in the Granary’s pitched roof. Both feature smart en-suite bathrooms and one can be configured as a double or twin room. The master bedroom adds a delightful little rooftop balcony - the perfect spot from which to observe the early morning farm action with a cup of coffee.
A stroll down to Rothley Low Lake, which forms part of the wider farm estate, is not to be missed. Designed and landscaped by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown in the late 18th century, the trademark serpentine lake and organic landscaping is one of few examples of his work in the North-East. Guests can walk round the field to the North of the lake, taking in the species-rich grassland, mature trees, new tree planting on the site of Capability Browns plans as well as taking in the views, or can simply rest by the lakes edge listening to birdsong, watching fishermen gently casting.
Guests of The Granary also have the opportunity to go fly-fishing on the lake, with a permit for one rod provided. Watch fish rising whilst seeing swallows swoop for a quick drink, with the sounds of the countryside all around. Please inform Crabtree & Crabtree if you'd like to fish during your stay upon booking.
Garden lovers will also want to visit the beautiful Wallington and Cragside National Trust properties, which are just a short drive from the Granary, while a range of independent shops, restaurants and pubs can be found in the charming market town of Rothbury.
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