The Square - Gardener's Cottage ref: 323002

About the local area

A warm welcome awaits guests in Wooler; a small and friendly town found nestled at the foot of the wild, heather topped expanses of the Cheviot Hills. This is the gateway to the Northumberland National Park and sits on the challenging and beautiful route of 'St Cuthbert's Way' only 7 miles west. The surrounding area, with its  spectacular scenery, is known locally as Glendale (the inspiration for 'Postman Pat!') and its many picturesque bridleways and footpaths are popular with those who enjoy cycling, walking and horse riding. Chatton Trout Fishery invites guests to fish without a  rod licence in the picturesque 4 acre lake, and where disabled anglers are also catered for, close by. Bamburgh, renowned for its majestic fortress and expansive stretch of golden, sandy beach is only 11 miles east and the historic market town of Alnwick, offers many facilities and where visitors will enjoy exploring the popular Alnwick Garden with its Grand Cascade waterfall and the largest tree house in Europe, only a 20 minute drive. Newcastle and Edinburgh are equidistant, each being just over an hour's drive making Chiullingham a superb rural base to explore this beautiful stretch of North Northumberland.

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