Barnacre in Longhirst near Morpeth | Stunning Northumberland Group Cottage

About Barnacre

Barnacre is a stunning semi-detached holiday home on the outskirts of Morpeth in Northumberland. This all-ground-floor property sleeps 11 people across five bedrooms and four shower rooms. Perfect for large groups, it features two spacious sitting rooms, a secret games room with billiard table and off-road parking for four cars. The property includes Sky TV throughout and high-quality Denby dinnerware.

Set in a quiet village location, you'll find easy access to Northumberland's stunning coastline and countryside. The property sits just 3.1 miles from Morpeth town centre with convenient bus stops directly outside.

Accommodation includes two king-size bedrooms with en-suite walk-in showers, one family room with double and single bed plus shower room and one interconnecting family suite with king-size and twin rooms sharing an en-suite. The kitchen boasts gas double oven, microwave, fridge/freezer with water dispenser and dishwasher. All bedrooms feature televisions.

Groups can explore Morpeth (3.1 miles, 8 minutes), Newcastle (14 miles, 25 minutes), Alnwick Castle (19 miles, 30 minutes) and Northumberland's beaches. The area offers golf courses, historic sites and excellent walking opportunities.

This exceptional property combines space, comfort and entertainment facilities. Ideal for multi-generational families and friend groups wanting quality accommodation near Northumberland's attractions. Barnacre delivers memorable group holidays with style.

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating
✓Gas double oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer with water dispenser, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, coffee maker
✓2 x tv with sky, 5 x tv, dvd player, wifi, selection of books, pool table
✓Fuel, power and starter pack for multi-fuel stove included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Cot and highchair available
✓Off-road parking for 4 cars
✓Enclosed private courtyard with patio and furniture
✓Shared garden with gravelled area and furniture
✓One small, well-behaved pet welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 1.4 miles, pub 3 miles
✓Please note: this property only allows check-ins on mondays and fridays

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Barnacre

Secret Games Room

Hidden billiard room provides hours of entertainment for groups and competitive evening fun

Spacious Layout

All-ground-floor design with five bedrooms and two sitting rooms gives everyone personal space

Excellent Kitchen

Well-equipped kitchen with quality Denby dinnerware and modern appliances for group cooking

Comfortable Beds

King-size beds and quality mattresses ensure everyone gets excellent sleep after busy days

Perfect Location

Quiet village setting with easy access to Morpeth, Newcastle and Northumberland attractions

Four Car Parking

Off-road parking for four vehicles means no worries about street parking for groups

Getting To Barnacre

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Barnacre by car, head towards Morpeth in Northumberland and follow local signs to the village outskirts. The property offers convenient off-road parking for four cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Morpeth, approximately 3 miles from the accommodation. From there, it's a short taxi ride to your Northumberland base.

Off-road parking for four cars

Morpeth station (3 miles)

Bus stop directly outside property

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Alnwick Castle

Distance: 19 miles

NE66 1NQ

Newcastle City Centre

Distance: 14 miles

NE1 4ST

Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum

Distance: 3.1 miles

NE61 1PD

Northumberland Coast Path

Distance: 12 miles

NE61 5BX

Plessey Woods Country Park

Distance: 8 miles

NE23 7JG

Morpeth Common

Distance: 3 miles

NE61 2YB

Morpeth Town Centre

Distance: 3.1 miles

NE61 1PS

Cramlington Shopping Centre

Distance: 10 miles

NE23 6RT

Newcastle Eldon Square

Distance: 14 miles

NE1 7XE

Morpeth Bus Station

Distance: 3.1 miles

NE61 1BE

Morpeth Railway Station

Distance: 3 miles

NE61 2BE

Wansbeck General Hospital

Distance: 6 miles

NE63 9JJ

Alnwick Castle

Distance: 19 miles

NE66 1NQ

Newcastle City Centre

Distance: 14 miles

NE1 4ST

Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum

Distance: 3.1 miles

NE61 1PD

Northumberland Coast Path

Distance: 12 miles

NE61 5BX

Plessey Woods Country Park

Distance: 8 miles

NE23 7JG

Morpeth Common

Distance: 3 miles

NE61 2YB

Morpeth Town Centre

Distance: 3.1 miles

NE61 1PS

Cramlington Shopping Centre

Distance: 10 miles

NE23 6RT

Newcastle Eldon Square

Distance: 14 miles

NE1 7XE

Morpeth Bus Station

Distance: 3.1 miles

NE61 1BE

Morpeth Railway Station

Distance: 3 miles

NE61 2BE

Wansbeck General Hospital

Distance: 6 miles

NE63 9JJ

Is Barnacre Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

Children love the secret games room with billiard table and the large front garden for running around. All ground-floor accommodation makes it safe for small children. Sky TV in both sitting rooms provides entertainment options. The enclosed private courtyard offers secure outdoor play space. High chairs and cots are available on request.

Groups Will Love...

The secret games room with billiard table is the property's star feature for groups. Hidden away with dark walls, it provides hours of competitive entertainment for all ages. Combined with two separate sitting rooms featuring Sky TV, groups have multiple spaces to gather or split up as needed throughout their stay.

Pet Friendly

One small, well-behaved pet is welcome at Barnacre. The property has an enclosed private courtyard and shared garden areas where pets can exercise safely. The ground-floor layout means easy access for older dogs. A good housekeeping bond of £350 applies to all bookings including those with pets.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Barnacre

The Joiners Arms

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE61 3SW

Emily's Tea Room Morpeth

Located 3.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE61 1LX

The Tap & Spile

Located 3.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE61 1LH

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Barnacre

Is the property pet friendly?

Yes, one small well-behaved pet is welcome at Barnacre. There's a good housekeeping bond of £350 required for all bookings.

How many people does Barnacre sleep?

The property sleeps 11 people across five bedrooms including king-size rooms and family rooms. All accommodation is on the ground floor making it suitable for all ages.

What entertainment facilities are available?

There's a secret games room with billiard table plus Sky TV in both sitting rooms. The property also has WiFi throughout and a selection of books for quieter moments.

How far is Barnacre from local attractions?

Morpeth town centre is 3.1 miles away with shops and restaurants. Newcastle is 14 miles away and Alnwick Castle is 19 miles from the property.

What cooking facilities are provided?

The kitchen has a gas double oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer with water dispenser. High-quality Denby dinnerware and Dualit appliances are provided for group dining.

Is there outdoor space at the property?

Yes, there's an enclosed private courtyard accessible from bedrooms and living areas. The property also has a shared gravelled garden area with outdoor seating.

What parking is available?

Off-road parking for four cars is provided at the property. This makes it ideal for larger groups arriving in multiple vehicles.

Are shops and restaurants nearby?

The nearest shop is 1.4 miles away and the closest pub is 3 miles from Barnacre. Morpeth town centre offers a good selection of shops and restaurants just 3.1 miles away.

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Barnacre Reviews

We have had an amazing weekend staying at Barnacre cottage beautiful inside and out the only complaint was no welcome pack on arrival I booked with Skye's cottasge in 2023 at seahouses and we received a lovely welcome pack which was a lovely touch but apart from that it was fantastic I would definitely recommend to use this site if youre looking to book a get away with friends and family.

Annaliese

Barnacre is a lovely large house that kept 9 of us comfortable for a family weekend. The dining table easily seated us all and the 4 bathroom enabled is all privacy and convenience. The pool room was fab. Lots of TVs so no issues over what to watch and lots of board games were available. Only negative really was the kitchen. No baking trays for the oven though there was some oven proof dishes. Would have been helpful to have some oven gloves available. It was fortunate that we took tea towels, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets and surface wipes. Overall an enjoyable stay for our family and would stay again

Andrew

Everyone loved the house, loads of space and great location. Games room was fantastic and everyone enjoyed playing pool. Garden had plenty of space to play and young ones loved the enclosed courtyard. The WIFI was poor especially in the far bedrooms.

Philip

A comfortable and spacious house which provided lots of space for a group of 7 people. The bedrooms were clean and comfortable. It has 2 large lounges, we didn't use the second one. Our only issue was the kitchen. It's generally well equipped but small for cooking meals for a group this size.

Barnacre was easy to find and in a nice location. The property was fantastic, with brilliant bedrooms, plenty of toilets, and multiple sitting rooms. Dining was a joy too. The secret room was a fun feature, and the property was well stocked. It is also a good location for getting around. The only negative for us was that we would not describe this property as petfriendly. Pets are not allowed to be left unattended in the property, and there was no mention of this. There were also other animals wandering around the garden, including ducks, cats, and other dogs. Being on a main road, the gate offers no real security. As a result, we were unable to go out for dinner as we could not leave our pets. This is the first time we have experienced this issue in a holiday property, so it is something to bear in mind before booking. Apart from the pet issue, this property would have been 10 out of 10 for us.

Philip

Fabulous bedrooms, lounges and secret room such a good idea. Good layout with ability to sleep 11. The kitchen was small and dated and needs an overhaul, the crockery, glasses and cutlery were excellent and well stocked. One negative is that we were unable to use the main shower room due to infestation of woodlice which kept reappearing, they also appeared in the main lounge, informed the owner that it needed to be treated and dealt with. Location was good for Morpeth, Alnwick and Newcastle area.

Daniel

Lovely location with shops etc within a few miles. The layout of the building allows for privacy if there is a large party, which this is aimed at. The facilities are more than adequate, if a little dated in places. The secret room is a nice touch. Finding the entrance to the property in the dark and rain, for the first time, was a nightmare, unfortunately the owners can't legislate for the cars parked opposite and the inconsiderate speed of some passing traffic. Overall, a great location, lovely accommodation and excellent value for money.

Lovely place. Plenty of room for our family, children & grandchildren. Celebrating my birthday. Everything we needed. Kitchen well stocked. Bedrooms perfect space for all right down to our baby twins in cots. Lovely little court yard to let the dog out first thing. Be nice in summer to sit out there

Paloma

We loved the accommodation and surroundings. All the rooms were very comfortable and nicely decorated. We could all sit comfortably around the dining table and in the sitting room we were 10 The kids loved the hidden room. We had a great time and would recommend without hesitation.

We have had a fantastic holiday at Barnacre, with three generations of our family aged from 8 to over 70. The cottage is wonderful superb spacious and very comfortable accommodation with numerous seating and entertainment areas in a fabulous layout. The facilities and equipment are superb. We have stayed in lots of holiday cottages over the years and this one was outstanding!

Lesley

Excellent stay in a beautiful property. It exceeded our expectations! Bedrooms are spacious and the whole house is beautifully furnished. The kitchen has everything you need to entertain and the areas to relax in are cosy and comfortable. Would love to stay again!

Esther

Was a great property lots of room, great size bathrooms, only thing i would add is, this is a great property for anyone with mobility issues, but soo much room in the bathrooms a few shower stools would be a great addition. We had to use our portable commode to shower family members that cant stand for long. Leave instructions for heating, it may be set to owners requirements but coming on at midnight on the first night and not replying to our voicemails for support, with a nearly 90 year old is not great. We had to try get it working, one side of the house was boiling or side cold then it would swap. And no logs like it said in the write up. Loved the secret play room, and the dinning room was a great size to fit us all round. Lots of great spots for hide and seek. No windows in most of the bedrooms only sliding door which lead to a communal courtyard so not safe with kids or pets to open at night. All in all lovely chilled with a honest review for anyone with mobility issues. A lot of walking around the building.

Rebecca

The property was excellent and a perfect base for exploring the surrounding area. The property was clean, well decorated, sapcious, comfortable and well equipped. I would definitely stay here again. The property is perfect for large groups. The secret games room made the holiday for the younger members of our party!.

The property is great with superb accommodation for 10. However it could do with a deep clean particularly in the kitchen. In common with a lot of self catering properties the kitchen gets used but not really cleaned between lettings. The oven didnt get hot theres something wrong as we couldnt even cook pizzas. The microwave is a bit small for a 10 person property. The other thing was the kitchen tap gets very hot and needs a clear warning. I slightly scalded my hands on the hot setting. I was not using the Quooker boiling water facility. The property is spacious, well equipped and the children enjoyed the pool table.

Claire

A nice, comfortable stay in a well located and well equipped large property. Very helpful, quick acting owners. Plenty of space. The bathrooms look very new. As did the laminate flooring. The kitchen is well equipped. Lovely Denby crockery. 2 lounges with Sky TV in one. And a billiard table in the secret room for evening competitive action! Some flooring and decor is a little tired, but perfectly fine for a week's stay. As with other cottages we've used, the cleaners forget to look up or under! Whilst this might be picky, it did detract from the overall cleanliness. This is so easily rectified too! We would stay again, if back in the North East.

Louise

We had a lovely stay at barnacre. Very comfortable beds. We loved the big living room & hidden games room was a big hit with everyone. Our only negative feedback would be the kitchen, particularly the oven being small for the size of the property & not working very well. We were cooking for 11 people each night of our stay & it took 34 times the usual cooking times to cook anything. All the heat seemed to come into the kitchen, making the room very hot but not the food!

Deborah

Barnacre and its neighboring property, The Granary are our favorite places to stay when we visit from the States each year. The properties together give us plenty of room for our large and evergrowing family. Barnacre has everything we need, plenty of rooms for us to spread out or hang out together, a beautiful little outdoor courtyard and a large front garden where the kids like to run around. The location is fabulous, a quiet little village. It is near Morpeth where you will find most of the shops you need and also close to beautiful Northumbrian beaches, castles and other attractions. There are plenty of options for eating out, we just found a new one this year, The Courtyard in Pegswood, a 3 minute drive, I highly recommend. We also cook a lot ourselves and love that there is a lot of beautiful dinnerware provided. Plenty of serving dishes too. I say it every year, it is like our home away from home.

This is the 2nd time weve stayed in the property in 18 months. The property has everything you could ask for, very clean and comfortable. Easy access to to surrounding areas Newbiggin, Blyth, Morpeth, South Shields, Newcastle. Well definitely be looking into booking again in the future.

Cristina

I wish you had contacted me. After you left I found that the batteries had gone flat in the thermostat control unit so the heating did not come on in the bedrooms. You had my contact number so I cant understand why you didnt tell me you were cold

We had a fantastic week at Barnacre the house exceeded our expectations. The pool table was a great addition and it was lovely to see my son learn a new game and get so much better as the week progressed. The location is fantastic with some lovely country walks on the doorstep and a short drive into Morpeth and my favourite beach at Cresswell. The hosts were very quick to respond to messages when we needed help with the sky package. We are already planning a return visit! Thank you for such a fantastic week.

Sandra

We had a lovely stay at Barnacre with our children & grandchildren. The house provided everything that we needed, our only gripe being the kitchen is on the small side, however the rest of the house is very spacious. The house was ideal for our 3 small grandchildren as it was all on one level and they enjoyed playing in the garden.

Christine

First time staying here. We loved it. Lots of space. Lovely bedrooms.

Graham

Lovely house, kids loved running round and the secret games room. Few down sides, very creaky floorboards and woodlouse infestation.

Lawrence

We have been to many cottages over the last 20 years this has to be rated the best Well done BARNACRE

Deborah

Another fabulous stay at Barnacre. We love the property and the location. Plenty of room for our large family and we book the adjoining property The Granary so that our friends can come to stay too. We had our young grandchildren with us this year and found that being on one level so convenient and safe for them. They too now love the house and will no doubt look forward to our visits there as much as we do.

Michael

Well laid out,well thought out,well kitted out. ...sky sports TV a major plus... . Our third visit.......4th time this October.. Highly recommended!

You get what they promise and they promise what you get

This was the perfect house for a family get together. Everyone had plenty of space and single storey living worked well with small children.

We had an amazing stay the cottage was beautiful and had everything we needed to keep 4 generations comfortable. Easy access to surrounding areas and also a bus stop straight outside.

Everything was perfect. Its a beautiful spacious property and very comfortable and clean. Bedrooms are large and en suite and lovely walk in showers. Its in a quiet peaceful village and easy to access Northumberlands coastline and visitor attractions. The only slight disadvantage it has is the small kitchen. Not room for more than 4 to sit at a table in a compact space. It also meant a walk down a corridor to carry meals down to the dining room. But overall a 5 star property..

Andrew

Excellent comfortable property with something for everyone. Well equipped although the oven is a bit tired and struggled to get to temperature.

Excellent accommodation Excellent location Accommodated our family perfectly, plenty of room and private space for everyone.

A beautiful property with plenty of room to spread out Everything was perfect with lovely personal touches. The kitchen was well equipped, the bedding luxurious and having good internet connection and Sky TV was a bonus. The weather was awful all week so we couldn't make use of the lovely outside space. We would love to come back to this amazing property, hopefully in better weather, as Northumberland is our go to place for a summer break.

Lovely for quiet holiday but still got plenty to do if you are more active, plenty room to rest in, garden is lovely, enjoyed every moment, loved the secret room.

Deborah

We had a fabulous week once again in this property, we have stayed there a few times before and it is always our goto when back in the UK to visit with friends and family. This time we really enjoyed being able to make use of the courtyard to sit out to eat during the perfect summer weather. I love this property, it really feels like our home away from home.

Very spacious accommodation. Easily fit in family of 10. Could perhaps do with an extra recycling bin

Shelagh

Barnacre is a fantastic property plenty of space for a big family with 2 lounges ... Barnacre is a fantastic property plenty of space for a big family with 2 lounges to relax in and all the bedrooms except one had Televisions in, and the secret room with the pool table was amazing and kept the kids and adults occupied in the evenings, the gardens were large and safe for the kids to run about in, we even had a game of rounders one night, highly recommend and the owner was lovely, we would go back

Shirley Ann

We had a fabulous weekend stay at Barnacre. The cottage was comfortable, clean and child friendly. Beds were extremely comfortable, rooms spacious apart from kitchen but a large dining area made up for this. Only small problem was the large fridge had a puddle on the floor from the freezer side which I reported after leaving. There's a private outdoor area and a spacious area at the front also. We enjoyed nearby Cresswell beach and Morpeth Coronation Fair day nearby. Thanks for a great weekend. We will definitely return.

Very comfortable, warm and convenient spot for local attractions. The facilities and layout of the property worked well for the three families with five young children.

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Barnacre, Longhirst

About Barnacre

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Secret Games Room

Spacious Layout

Excellent Kitchen

Comfortable Beds

Perfect Location

Four Car Parking

Getting To Barnacre

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Barnacre Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Joiners Arms

Emily's Tea Room Morpeth

The Tap & Spile

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Barnacre Reviews