Railway Cuttings

Kielder Forest and Water sit at the heart of what brings people to this corner of Northumberland—walking trails, cycling routes, and some of Britain's darkest night skies. Railway Cuttings stands in the village of Falstone, occupying what was once part of the Border Counties Railway line that connected England and Scotland. The pub is a ten-minute walk away, serving real ale and food; a small tea room and shop face it across the road. For serious stargazing, Kielder Observatory opens its telescope to visitors (booking ahead is essential).

The cottage itself is a stone semi-detached property on a single floor, giving you four bedrooms' worth of sleeping space—a king bed in one room, two singles in the other—plus one shower room. The living space flows from a sitting area with a Smart TV through to a dining zone and a kitchen equipped for actual cooking rather than reheating takeaways: electric oven, induction hob, microwave, dishwasher, and a separate washer-dryer. Underfloor heating runs throughout. Bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi are included; you'll need to pay for electricity. There's parking for two cars on site, and you have the whole property to yourselves. One well-behaved pet can come along at no extra cost. Smoking is not permitted inside.