Overview

Wild Northumbrian is a special place to escape the fast-paced modern lifestyle. It’s a place to disconnect from the hustle and bustle and connect with nature. It’s completely off-grid and unplugged, allowing visitors to dream, laugh, and wonder while being present in the moment. It’s a place where you can create precious memories and moments. Moreover, Wild Northumbrian is a dog-friendly retreat and welcomes four-legged family members throughout the site.

Activities

Wild Northumbrian offers a variety of exciting activities to make your stay even more memorable. Visitors can join Heather and Cain from Wild Intrigue for a range of tracking and mini expeditions, including bat nights with pizza and other wildlife activities. The team can also arrange bespoke sessions with an on-site astronomer, who can take visitors on a journey to distant planets and galaxies. Depending on the group size, this experience costs £125-150 per night.

For those interested in capturing the beauty of nature through photography, visitors can join wildlife photographer and filmmaker Cain Scrimgeour at Wild Northumbrian. He teaches the art of fieldcraft and immerses visitors in the wild landscape, searching for those magical and inspiring moments destined to be observed and photographed.

Food

The Wild Northumbrian site has a communal kitchen, which you can use to wash your dishes and prepare meals. Each yurt or hut comes with its own fridge shelf, which is convenient for keeping food fresh, especially during warmer weather.

The Hollybush Inn now offers bespoke packed lunches for all Wild Northumbrian guests who plan to go on expeditions. This option is an excellent way to take food with you on your adventures.

Linus and Louise provide a unique culinary experience with food sourced from Northumberland’s woods, meadows, and hedgerows. Guests can also visit the Northern Wilds Wild Food Wagon for some off-road foraging.

The Pheasant is a popular gastro pub serving delicious local food, including fish, game pies, and various local beers and wines. With a great atmosphere, it’s the perfect spot for a special night out. Booking is highly recommended!

A friendly pub is just a 15-minute walk from the site for those looking for a more low-key option. With an open fire and a warm welcome, they offer delicious, simple meals and a great selection of beers, wines, and other drinks.

Accommodation

The Houlet Treehouse Yurt is a stunning and unique accommodation option. It is nestled among the trees and offers a one-of-a-kind experience. With elevated views from the canopy, it provides a luxurious stay for couples and families alike. The yurt has all the necessary amenities, including a kitchen area with a running cold water sink, a gas camping stove, and an outdoor bush shower. Guests can enjoy a comfortable stay amidst nature’s tranquillity. The yurt also features a ground-level fire pit and seating area, a hammock that hangs in the shade of the yurt, and a private stargazing platform for a perfect evening under the stars.

Swallow Hut is an enchanting, rustic barn accommodating up to four people. It is an ideal option for families. The hut features a double and two single beds, all on stilts with ladders to climb up, providing everyone with “the top bunk” experience. It also has a comfortable sofa and floor seating space, complete with a cushioned base for children to play and relax. The hut has an outside fire pit and seating area, a covered verandah for guests to relax, and is located near the central kitchen and washing facilities.

Tod is the most secluded of all the yurts. It offers breathtaking views of the valley and is situated above the river Tarset. Tod has a private compost loo, an outdoor hot shower, and a hikki wood-fired outdoor bath, which are ideal for couples or families seeking a remote getaway. Guests can also enjoy a covered sink area with running cold water for washing and washing up. The yurt is self-contained, and everything guests need is available in their private area, except for the refrigeration of food, which is available in the shared kitchen hut.

Nearby

The location is between Northumberland National Park and Northumberland International Dark Sky Park, providing visitors abundant opportunities to explore the nearby attractions.

Hadrian’s Wall, the Cheviots, and the Scottish Borders are all located nearby, making it easy to keep yourselves entertained during your stay. If you’re interested in stargazing, Kielder Observatory is just a half-hour drive away. It is situated in one of the darkest skies in Europe, allowing visitors to enjoy the starlit nights.

If you wish to hire a bike, visit The Bike Place’s website for more information. They provide bike rental services locally and can drop off and collect bikes from the site to suit your needs.

Summary

Wild Northumbrian is surrounded by nature and offers ample opportunities to explore nearby attractions such as Hadrian’s Wall, the Cheviots, and the Scottish Borders.