Wagtail - A shepherd’s huts with lots of luxuries, brilliant for stargazing | Cottage in Greenhead
1 Bedroom Cottage in Brampton, Greenhead
Couples can disconnect from daily life at this romantic, rural base, on a sustainability-focused farm close to Hadrian's Wall.
Two conjoined shepherd's huts with lots of luxuries and a bathtub brilliant for stargazing
Stargazing is rarely this indulgent. Occupying one of its two cleverly-conjoined shepherds' huts, the bathroom at Wagtail impressively contains a freestanding copper tub. Just above, visible through a glass ceiling, is a certified Dark Sky area, part of the Northumberland National Park and completely free from light pollution.
Run a deep bubble bath using the indulgent White Company products, pour a glass of wine - there's a handy timber shelf on which glasses might be placed - and you're all set to commence gazing at the incredible spread of stars on show above. If you're lucky and the sky is clear you might also witness the soft haze of the Milky Way or spot the odd shooting star.
That tub typifies Wagtail, both in the sense of its gently upscale nature and the rustic peace on offer to couples here. Part of the working Low Tipalt Farm, its pair of merged huts neighbour the owners' house, yet are carefully angled so as not to be overlooked.
Situated in such a gloriously remote part of Northumberland, it comes as no surprise to learn that the owners are great champions of the environment and have taken great care ensure the hut's eco credentials. To keep you warm and toasty in the cooler months, Wagtail is insulated with 100ml of sheep's wool, while the anti-allergenic pillows are filled with loose Sheep's wool rather than synthetic foam.
You enter up five steps to find an open-plan studio containing a kitchen, a dining table and a raised double bed with storage space beneath. This small, open-plan space benefits from wonderful upland views and contains a fridge, a gas oven, two hobs and a sink — whose oak cover doubles as a chopping board or prep space — in the kitchen.
A light-filled glass corridor leads to that bathroom, which also contains a loo, a heated towel rail and two armchairs framing a large window overlooking more rolling fields. Filled with board games, a chest here doubles as a coffee table.
Outside, beyond fragrant lavender plants, are bench seats and another table. Boasting a chiminea barbecue too, the enclosed garden area is situated at the huts' far side and thus visible only to cows or sheep in neighbouring paddocks. You also have access to a fairy-lit barn with a firepit and a bar area — ideal upon less-clement days.
Although the 4G reception is strong enough for Netflix-streaming, Wagtail has no TV or Wi-Fi as this is intended as somewhere to recharge; a retreat from daily, stressful life, soundtracked only by the occasional baa or moo. To further aid that process, the owners have fenced off a pathway providing guests with exclusive, access to Tipalt Burn, without having to worry about disturbing any local livestock. Better still, a hamper and locally-recycled rug are provided so you can have riverside picnics. Look out for passing wildlife: deer, hares, curlews, oystercatchers or, yes, wagtails.
Otherwise, you might explore the 16th-century, 100-acre farm: designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, it champions rare native British breeds. Alternatively, the Hadrian's Wall footpath, Pennine Way and Hadrian's Cycleway are all within a few minutes' drive, numerous other NNP hikes are achievable and it's less than an hour to Kielder Water or Newcastle.
Wagtail - A shepherd’s huts with lots of luxuries, brilliant for stargazing is located in Brampton. Wagtail - A shepherd’s huts with lots of luxuries, brilliant for stargazing provides accommodation, featuring Parking, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, among other amenities. This Cottage features Parking, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Wagtail - A shepherd’s huts with lots of luxuries, brilliant for stargazing has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 2 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Brampton has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Brampton, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Toilet paper
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Bathtub or shower
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Towels provided
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1 bathroom
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Bed sheets provided
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1 bedroom
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Dining table
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Fireplace
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Oven
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Refrigerator
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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Streaming services
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Games
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Netflix
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Unit size: 11 sq ft (1 sq m)
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English
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In a rural location
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Firepit
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Garden
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Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
