Eskeleth

Morpeth, Northumberland

An idyllic holiday spot, this restored farmworkers cottage on the Wallington Estate is perfect for a peaceful getaway.

Eskeleth has been recently refurbished and is a fine example of an 18th-century farmworker’s cottage. The cottage is light and bright and decorated in warm tones, it has many original features including beams. The cottage once formed part of the large farm steading of Hartington Hall which dates to the 16th-century. Hartington Hall was once a Bastle House; these were defensive farmhouses unique to the Anglo-Scottish border area and hark back to the wilder days in the region’s history. 

Head down the sweeping driveway and arrive to the rear of the cottage. On entering at the rear, off the hallway you will find the kitchen diner with cooking range and a large but cosy sitting room with a stone surrounded wood burner. A door from the sitting room leads to the twin bedroom, which can also be set up as a large double, with ensuite shower room. Turning left after entering the cottage brings you to the family bathroom with shower over bath and the king sized bedroom. You can also enter the cottage through the traditional front porch. 

At the front of the cottage is a garden with mature beds, manicured lawn and open views to the Hart Burn valley.  To the rear is a large garden with lawned areas and outdoor seating to enjoy the open views to the countryside. Space in the outbuilding can be used for storing items including bikes. 

There are many National Trust places nearby to explore, such as Wallington which is just 3 miles away, Hadrian’s Wall, Cragside and Seaton Delaval Hall. Other places of interest to visit include Northumberland National Park, Alnwick Castle and Gardens, and Northumberland International Dark Sky Park. There are also many walking and cycling routes around Northumberland's countryside and coast, including the cycle route from Wallington to Blyth or the 4.2km River Walk at Wallington.