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Falstone Barns

Type: Self-Catering

Falstone Barns is set in the delightful village of Falstone below Kielder Water and overlooking the beautiful North Tyne River, which boasts the finest salmon fishing in England.

These newly converted 200 year old barns provide luxurious holiday accommodation of outstanding quality, overlook a cobbled courtyard sits in 38 acres of private estate, overlooking the North Tyne river. (Best for Salmon in England).

We offer private fishing, shooting, walking and water-sports at nearby Kielder Water; also cycling opportunities, pamper breaks and tailor made stays for that special celebration and corporate entertaining.

When you arrive, you will experience a personal service and relaxed atmosphere second to none. Themed apartments offer classic opulence, French Bourgeois, Versace Glamour and romantic medieval delights. Falstone Barns truly is your place in the country.

Falstone Barns is in an ideal central location, enabling access to some of the North East's most spectacular visitor destinations. Exploring the Coast as well as rural destinations can be done with ease. Edinburgh is only 1hr and 30 minutes away and so Falstone Barns is ideally placed for a 2 centre break.

The Farm and Farmhouse where the Barns are sited, are ancient and of special historical interest. A 13th Century Cross was found in the walls of the Walled Garden and the Bastle House which forms part of the farmhouse is the only date-stoned privately owned Bastle in the heart of Northumberland's National Park; and an area of 'outstanding' natural beauty.

Falstone Bastle, Farm and Farmhouse will be of enormous historical and geneological interest to all those interested in the Reiver trail and it's 'Bloody' tales.

Put all of this together, and we have a holiday destination which is not only unusual and luxurious, but extremely accessible and interesting.

Gradings

1 Accessibility - Mobility
5 Visit Britain Stars

Awards

Visit Britain Cyclists Welcome 2008
Visit Britain Walkers Welcome 2008
Visit Britain Families Welcome 2008

Accessibility:

Room Information

Number of Rooms / Units:: 4

Room / Unit Type	Room / Unit Tariff*
Classic Opulence	from £200.00 to £600.00 per unit per night
French Bourgeois	from £200.00 to £600.00 per unit per night
Versace Glamour	from £200.00 to £600.00 per unit per night
Romantic Medieval	from £100.00 to £300.00 per unit per night

*Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

A1 (from South and north) then A69, A68 (signs to Kielder Water) A687 to Bellingham then Falstone on the C200. On entering Falstone over the bridge, pass the Blackcock Inn on the right. Falstone Barns are located on the right, down the farm lane and before the railway bridge.

Public Transport Directions

Hexham station (train and bus) - 28 miles away. Transfer by bus from the Bus station to Bellingham. Post bus then available for transfer to Falstone. Newcastle airport A69, A68, A687, C200.

Facilities

Provider Features

Castle - Falstone Farm houses the site of the original castle. The Farm being situated on the ancient Drovers road from Scotland into England. Falstone Farm has always been a central focus and there has always been a house of importance here. The remains of the castle site exist to this day.
Farm - 38 acres
Film or TV location - Falstone Farmhouse was the subject of one of John Grundy's (An historian of local renoun), programme on stone. Falstone Farm bastle has 6ft thick walls, designed to keep out the invading Scots.
In countryside - Falstone Barns and farm overlook acres of unspoilt meadow and woodland, banked by the North Tyne river in an area of 'Outstanding Natural Beauty' on the edge of Northumberland National Park.
Of historic, literary or architectural interest - 17thC Bastle house of special architectural interest. Site of a castle on the riever trail. Falstone Bastle houses the only inhabited date stone in the National Park.

Accessibility

NAS MOBILITY

Children & Infants

Accept children (Minimum age) - Children are more than welcome at Falstone Barns. Indeed we regard them as special visitors. There is no minimum age restriction.
Childrens Play Area - Children have a specially dedicated play area called, 'Little-Ones'. Safe and developmental play is the emphasis in this area. In addition to this, children are invited to explore the area around the 'Elephant tree'. The courtyard represents a safe haven for children where they may play under watchful eye of parents. The farm is a working and as such children may observe farming activity close-hand but under strict parental supervision.
Children's videos/DVDs Available
Cot - Travel cot available on request
Facilities for children - Facilities for children fall way above the 'norm' at Falstone Barns. We provide a baby bath seat, toilet seat for 'little-bottoms', step for 'little-legs', high chair, room to store a push chair, kids cutlery.
Food/Bottle Warming Available - In addition to a bottle warming there is also a microwavable sterilising unit.
Highchair

Parking & Transport

On site parking - Parking for at least 20 cars.

Leisure Facilities

Access to golf course - 10 miles to Bellingham 20 miles to Matfen Hall
Arrangements for riding/pony trekking - Pony trekking 10 miles Riding 25 miles
Cycle hire - Nearby at Kielder 'The Bike Place'. Can provide storage for bikes. Leaplish and Kielder Castle provide World class mountain bike trails.
Fishing - On site - private fishing offered, best Salmon and trout fishing in England.
Health/Fitness/ Beauty Facilities - At customer's request, both beauty and complimentary therapies available.
Tennis court - in the village
Water sports facilities - Sailing, water skiing at Kielder 3 miles away

Catering

Bar - Each apartment provides fine wine and local beers for clients to purchase.
Food shop - Basic necessities available from tea-rooms in village.

Payment Methods

Daily rates available
Delta accepted
Diners Club accepted
Euros accepted
JCB accepted
Maestro accepted
MasterCard accepted
Midweek breaks
Solo accepted
Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
Visa accepted
Weekend breaks

Bookable Product Facilities

Classic Opulence

Barbecue
CD Player
Central Heating
Colour Television - Flat screens in living area as well as bedrooms.
Dishwasher
Drying Facilities
DVD Player
Freezer
Hairdryer
Ironing Facilities
Microwave
Modem Point
Radio
Real log/coal fires
Telephone
Washing Machine

French Bourgeois

Barbecue
CD Player
Central Heating
Colour Television
Dishwasher
Drying Facilities
DVD Player - Ipod docking station available.
Freezer
Hairdryer
Ironing Facilities
Microwave
Modem Point
Radio
Real log/coal fires
Telephone
Washing Machine

Versace Glamour

Barbecue
CD Player
Central Heating
Colour Television - Flat screens in living areas and bedrooms.
Dishwasher
Drying Facilities
DVD Player - Ipod docking station available.
Freezer
Hairdryer
Ironing Facilities
Modem Point
Radio
Telephone
Washing Machine

Romantic Medieval

Barbecue
CD Player
Central Heating
Colour Television - Flat screen in living area and bedrooms.
Dishwasher
Drying Facilities
DVD Player - Ipod docking station available.
Freezer
Hairdryer
Ironing Facilities
Microwave
Modem Point
Radio
Real log/coal fires
Telephone
Washing Machine

Provider Facilities

Garden/patio for guests use - With barbeque facilities.
Launderette - All apartments are fitted with Washer/dryers
Linen available free of charge
Linen provided
Registered with One NorthEast

Target Markets

Aim to attract conferences and business meetings - Conference facilities can be arranged from Leaplish Conference Centre just 10 mins away, whilst Falstone Barns will provide the privacy and relaxing atmosphere after the day is done.
Marketed to any other specialist market - fishing, shooting, pamper, golf, corporate, tailor made breaks.
Special provisions for cyclists
Special provisions for walkers - Fabulous walks in Northumberland National Park and beyond. As little as an hour or all day long.