Welcome to Kidlandlee
For lovers of the great outdoors or those seeking a blissful escape from it all, the beautifully secluded location of our award-winning luxury holiday cottages and barn conversions offers peace and tranquillity where the landscape takes center stage.
10% Seasonal Discount on remaining dates for Leyland Barn, Old Barn, The School House and Tutors Lodge – Monday 3rd February to Friday 28th March 2025.
Gold Award Winner at the Visit England National Awards and North East Tourism Awards
Dipper Cottage
Escape from it all, relax and unwind with friends and family in the largest of our renovated stone farm cottages, four poster bed included!
Chaffinch Cottage
Sooth your cares away in our charming 19th century stone cottage, snuggle by the log burner and admire the views.
The School House
Forming part of Kidland School in 1914 the old Farmhouse and gardens have been lovingly restored to capture the true essence of Kidlandlee once more.
Tutors Lodge
The warmth of the Aga welcomes you home from an invigorating walk in the hills, cosy rooms and homely comforts are in abundance here.
The Elm
The Elm with its Shanti Outdoor Bath area allows you to relax, take in the views or stary nights in a slightly different way to normal. Sitting just below The Oak this couple’s lodge has…
The Oak
If lazy days watching the clouds roll by are what you have in mind, then the views from The Oak are just the ticket. The Oak is one of four wooden clad cottages sitting on…
The Willow
Influenced from our travels in the Himalayas, The Willow brings tranquillity to your stay. Watch the clouds roll past or the sun rise from your very own view of the hills.
The Maple
With sweeping views from every room, The Maple sits at the highest point of Kidlandlee alongside The Willow. Stary Skies, sunrises or rolling clouds across the hills….truly relaxing.
Leyland Barn
Spot deer and red squirrels from the picture window of your open plan living space, five star luxury accommodation in harmony with nature.
The Old Barn
With breath taking views across the hills of the Upper Coquet Valley escape the stresses of everyday life and indulge in a touch of pure luxury.
Spa Cabin
We all lead busy lives, rushing from A to B, thinking of everyone else, making sure we just stay on top of things as well as being one step ahead.
"This was my fourth visit to Kidlandlee. I have stayed in 4 different cottages and would return very happily to any of them. It isn't just the stunning scenery that makes Kidlandlee so special. The cottages are all finished to a very high standard and are cosy and welcoming on arrival. The housekeeping team are to be congratulated and the owners deserve credit for their green, sustainable ethos which does not detract from the comfort and luxury in Tutor's Lodge. On the one bad day of wind and rain, it was no penance to snuggle indoors with dog and a book."
"What a gorgeous place to stay, we have had an amazing time here in the Old Barn at Kidlandlee. The attention to detail, warm welcome and little touches really do make you feel at home. We also booked a stargazing kit which really added something extra special to our stay. The peace and tranquility of kidlandlee was just what we needed to relax + unwind, we will be repeat customers! We didn’t want to leave, but already can’t wait to come back. Thank-you so much team!! 5* quality in all aspects, highly recommend!"
"Well what a wonderful week in peaceful Kidlandlee. From the moment we arrived till the moment we left, we didn’t want to leave. There is no detail that hasn’t been thought about - the attention to detail and luxury is staggering. There is everything you could possibly need to cook, BBQ, explore or simply chill. The tranquility and stunning scenery is amazing, with the beautiful views and abundant wildlife. A big thank you for the very generous hamper. We have booked to return to this little piece of Heaven."
"I almost don’t want to leave a review in case I then can’t book in the future due to Kidlandlee’s popularity. It is a bit of UK paradise. 3 miles from the nearest road (which is no more than a lane). All you can hear are birds singing. The views across the valley are stunning. You can’t help but just sit and gaze and realise how lucky you are to be here. If you’ve never been to this part of the World you don’t realise what you are missing. Book up now."
"The most amazing place I have ever stayed. Stumbled across it by accident on a walk in the Cheviots. Attention to detail was amazing, everything was just perfect. And it was dog friendly!!"
"A lot of places with spectacular countryside and surrounding views rest on their laurels, and often the quality of the accommodation is forgotten and feels a little tired. The Oak at Kidlandlee is not one of those places! It was spotlessly clean, very well equipped, and there was a lovely welcome pack. Add to this the most incredible views and it’s the perfect place to get away from it all. We visited the surrounding pubs and restaurants, but after eating just wanted to get back to the cottage, relax, and look at the wonderful views. Oh, and the outdoor bath is a must!"
"Dipper Cottage was wonderfully comfortable, warm and very well appointed! We had a lovely week stay, the views up there are fabulous and the road up, although rough, is perfectly manageable except for very low-slung vehicles eg sports cars. My Berlingo made light work of it. I totally recommend a stay here! The owners are onside and very helpful. Wonderful walking country."
"Lovely place! The house is spotless, the surroundings absolutely beautiful and the owners most welcoming and helpful. This is a destination I highly recommend!"
"Thank you to the Kidlandlee team for another fantastic stay at Leyland Barn, from the doorstep of the cottage the walks into the hills, Kidland Forest and surrounding area are superb, we’ve spotted deer, buzzard’s, a fox , plenty of rabbits and come across an adder on our walks ! There’s plenty of bird life to see in the garden looking through the window while having a cuppa….it really is a special place and can’t wait to come back yet again !!!! In fact already booked for next year."
"Absolutely beautiful and peaceful place with accommodation of a very high standard. Fantastic place to be surrounded by nature and get away from it all."
Location
Sitting 1400 feet above sea level deep in the heart of the Northumberland National Park, this is a place of big sky views and never-ending walking and cycling from the doorstep.
Surrounded by the beautifully rugged hills of the Upper Coquet Valley in the heart of the National Park, this really is a place to escape the crowds and get away from it all. The cottages and barns are located within the Northumberland Dark Sky park which is the largest protected sky in Europe. It has gold tear status which makes it a destination for star gazers from around the world.
For family days why not visit nearby beaches, castles and stately homes or just hop on a train and explore Edinburgh within the hour!
Whether it be an executive escape, or a fun filled family holiday, the calm natural beauty of Kidlandlee will certainly send you home relaxed, refreshed and plenty of fond holiday memories.
Cragside House and Gardens
Alnwick Gardens and Alnwick Castle
Bamburgh Castle
Sustainable Tourism
Kidlandlee is an off-grid experience without compromising on luxury. Sustainable Tourism and our commitment to Improving/ lowering our environmental impact on what is one of the most beautiful hamlets nestled deep in the heart of Northumberland’s National Park , is why we have been awarded Gold with Green Tourism and Silver for Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism at the North East Tourism Awards this year.
Our cottages are powered by solar trackers and wind turbines, water is pumped from two bore holes and filtered on site, two bio waste systems naturally treat and dispose of your wastewater and we encourage wildlife habitats too so watch out for the Red Squirrels!
Supporting local businesses our Hospitality baskets are full of products locally sourced by Sue and her team at Tully’s of Rothbury, and our Stewardship this year will help us to support our Educational, tree planting and re wilding projects.
Our Visitors Charter has great ideas on how you can play your part whilst staying in our beautiful National Park and exploring all that is amazing about Northumberland!
Glo at The Spa Cabin
Many of our guests have said that their ‘one quiet moment’ happens once they get to Kidlandlee. The slower pace of life, and vibrant energy of the hills, soothes the mind/ body and makes you stand still, and reconnect.
With this in mind, we thought why not go the extra mile and allow our guests to experience a range of treatments to enhance that sense of well-being while at Kidlandlee.
We have teamed up with Glo who have created Rest and Unwind and Glo Platinum treatments that we think you will love in our dedicated treatment room right here on site. A rustic, wooden cabin, heated using wind-felled logs to create a warm and inviting space in keeping with our ‘Green’ ethos.
‘Spa to You’ Rest and Unwind, and Glo Platinum Treatment packages are for individuals, couples or even groups of friends & family staying together. You can create your own bespoke packages via the Glo Platinum range so there is something for everyone.
So why not take advantage of that ‘one quiet moment’ whilst you are staying with us and truly unwind, relax, and treat yourself to that well-deserved time for just you.
