How to Find Us: Highfield House, Whittonstall, County Durham, DH8 9LQ Contact: Caroline Zuch Telephone: 01207 580 348 / 07711 847 323 Email: crumzuch@gmail.com
Directions From the A1 at Newcastle, head west onto the A69 and follow the signs for Hexham. At the Styford/Brocksbushes roundabout (just before reaching Corbridge) join the A68 and head South. Continue on the A68 for approx 7 miles and on reaching Kiln Pit Hill turn left at the sign for Whittonstall. Travel 0.9 miles down this road turn right into the entrance of a private farm road, traveling through two large stone pillars. Follow this road for approx 1 mile and just before you reach the crossroads turn right through some wooden gates into the entrance. This leads directly to Highfield Cottage. It is quite hidden by foliage so keep an eye out for it. For the B&B entrance, continue to the crossroads, turn right then first right again, through wooden black/green gates and follow the drive up to the main house.
Railways and Airports: Car is essential as there is no public transport within walking distance. 17 miles from Newcastle International Airport; 50 miles from Teeside International Airport; 5 miles Stocksfield Railway Station; 14 miles from Newcastle Railway Station; 16 miles from Durham Railway Station.
What to do in Local Area
Distances
Nearest pub 1 mile. Restaurant 1 mile. Shops 4 miles. Railway Station Stocksfield 5 miles. Nearest village with shops Corbridge 11 miles. Nearest Town Hexham 14 miles. Derwent Reservoir 3 miles. Slaley Hall 4 miles. Blanchland village 9 miles. Newcastle 14 miles. Durham 16 miles. Hadrian's Wall 30 miles. Northumberland coast 40 miles.
Restaurants
If you wish to book an evening meal at a local restaurant we recommend:
The Anchor at Whittonstall 01207 561110
The Feathers at Hedley on the Hill 01661 843 607
Activities and Shopping
Ramblers and cyclists will enjoy exploring the heather moorlands with rugged uplands which includes some of the highest, wildest and most beautiful scenery in the country.Hamsterley Forest provides miles of lovely forest walks leading to High Force; England's largest waterfall.
We are 5 miles from De Vere Slaley Hall and 10 miles from Matfen Hall both offering excellent golf; swimming and spa facilties as well as a "Go Ape" adventure course at Matfen.
The historic market town of Hexham, dominated by its majestic Abbey offers an abundance of amenities (including cinema; theatre; major supermarkets) only 14 miles and the pretty village of Corbridge renowned for its specialist shops and quaint tea rooms is 11 miles. Durham, Bowes Museum, Raby Castle, Beamish Museum, Vindolanda, the Roman Site at Corstopitum and Housesteads Roman Fort Museum at Hadrians Wall are all interesting historic attractions within easy driving distance.
The vibrant city of Newcastle, well-known for its global and cultural pursuits and the extensive shopping facilities at Gateshead Metro Centre along with the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, the Baltic Centre and the Sage Gateshead music venue are only 16 miles east.
Kielder Forest and Water Park within an hour's drive offers all sorts of water sports and activities including cycle hire; mountain biking; zip wire; fishing; walking; horse riding.
The immediate area also benefits from various excellent farm shops; cafes and local artists' galleries.
Coast
We are approximately 40 miles (an easy drive on dual carriageways) from the unspoilt and breathtaking Northumbrian coastline with its stunning walks and beaches and fantastic castles such as Alnwick (now famous as a film location as "Hogwarts" in Harry Potter), Dustanburgh and Bamburgh. Alnwick Castle and Alnwick Gardens have an extensive events programme, in particular in the school holidays. Tynemouth is 28 miles away and is great for surfing and has a stunning priory and castle.