The Chard in Northumberland | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About The Chard

Escape to The Chard, a serene haven nestled in the picturesque outskirts of Longtown. This romantic retreat is perfect for couples seeking a tranquil getaway amidst the beauty of Cumbria's countryside.

Designed for two, this ground-floor accommodation offers a cosy double bedroom, ensuring a restful night's sleep.

The open-plan living space, complete with mood lighting, creates an intimate atmosphere for you and your loved one to unwind.

The Chard boasts a well-equipped kitchen for preparing delightful meals, and a private garden where you can enjoy the serenity of the pond. The highlight, a luxurious hot tub, invites you to soak away your cares under the stars.

With its idyllic setting and thoughtful amenities, The Chard is the perfect backdrop for a memorable escape, offering privacy, comfort, and a touch of luxury.

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Need To Know

Microwave, fridge with icebox, portable electric hob and microwave
Electric underfloor heating
TV with DVD player and WiFi
Fuel and power included in rent
Bed linen and towels included in rent
Private parking for two cars
Garden with hot tub and covered decked area with furniture and lawn area with additional seating, fire pit and pond
Sorry, no pets or smoking allowed
Pub within 3.4 miles, shop within 3.3 miles
Please note as the hot tub is emptied, cleaned and re filled between each booking it may not be at the optimum temperature for your arrival

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Green Meadows Lodge 9

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Green Meadows Lodge 10

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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests adored the peaceful and private setting of The Chard, with many praising the cleanliness and comfort of the property. The hot tub was a consistent highlight, providing a perfect space to relax and unwind. The friendly and welcoming hosts, along with the lovely personal touches, also received high commendations in the reviews.

Getting there

To get to The Chard, if driving, take the M6 motorway and exit for Longtown using local roads. For rail travellers, the nearest train station is Carlisle, from where a taxi can be taken to reach the destination.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.

Service	Distance (miles)	Postcode
Pharmacy	3.5 miles	CA6 5SD
Train Station	8.5 miles	CA1 1QZ
Pub	3.4 miles	CA6 5UY
Dog Walk	0.5 miles	CA6 5PE
Supermarket	3.3 miles	CA6 5SD
Indian Takeaway (Spice of India)	3.5 miles	CA6 5SD
Chinese Takeaway (Golden City)	3.5 miles	CA6 5SD
Italian Takeaway (Pizzeria Italia)	3.5 miles	CA6 5SD

For families with Kids

This destination offers a delightful escape for families with children. The spacious garden and pond provide a natural playground for exploration and wildlife spotting. Nearby, the town of Longtown and the city of Carlisle offer family-friendly attractions and activities to keep the little ones entertained.

Is The Chard A good location for couples?

For couples seeking a romantic retreat, this destination offers privacy and tranquillity. Enjoy intimate moments in the hot tub or explore the romantic border town of Gretna Green. Nearby Carlisle provides opportunities for romantic dining and cultural experiences.

Dining and Cafes

Nearby, indulge in local cuisine at The Sycamore Tree (01228 791919), just a short drive from The Chard. For a unique dining experience, visit the Hidden River Cafe (01228 791318) set amidst the beautiful countryside.

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find scenic countryside walks, a tranquil river, and a local Spar for convenient shopping.

Quickfire FAQs

Does this accommodation have a hot tub?

Yes, the accommodation includes a luxurious hot tub, perfect for relaxing and unwinding in privacy. The hot tub is meticulously cleaned and refilled between bookings to ensure optimal hygiene and comfort for your arrival.

Is this accommodation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not permitted at this property. The accommodation is designed to provide a peaceful and allergen-free environment for all guests to enjoy their stay.

What type of parking is available?

Private off-road parking is available for guests, ensuring convenience and security for up to two cars during your stay at the property.

Is there Wi-Fi available?

Yes, the property is equipped with broadband Wi-Fi, allowing guests to stay connected and share their experiences with friends and family during their break.

Is the accommodation suitable for guests with limited mobility?

The accommodation is all on the ground floor, including a ground-floor bedroom, making it accessible and convenient for guests with limited mobility.

How far is the nearest pub and shop?

The nearest pub is located approximately 3.4 miles away, while the closest shop is around 3.3 miles from the property, making it a short drive to local amenities.

The Chard Reviews

Me and my Boyfriend had the best stay here, the owners were lovely and there to greet us when we arrived! ! Was so clean and tidy, would highly recommend

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Property was clean, great shower, extremely comfy bed love the bedding! Nice little extras cosy blankets, picnic crockery incl wine glasses great while in the hot tub! Gorgeous, private, peaceful, romantic location. To keep cost down, we used the hob, bought food from the very friendly local Spar, and enjoyed delicious meals with a beautiful outlook. We were fortunate with weather so sunbathing on the decking, hopping in & out of the hot tub was a perfect way to unwind and relax. The owners are extremely friendly!

The stay was absolutely beautiful, it had everything we needed and it was just one of the nicest places to stay.

Gareth

Loved our stay here. It was very peaceful and private and the cottage had everything we needed. We will definitely go back for another visit.

Great accomodation, very quiet & peaceful, owners made us feel very welcome

Ramona

A real break from the everyday craziness. The little cottage has everything in it what you need . Situated in a beautiful setting really private and peaceful. The hot tub, amazing. We will be definitely returning. Thank you

Harrison

Very nice and friendly. Extremely welcoming, gave us info on everywhere in the area which was helpful. The whole area of the plot was incredible, so nice and peaceful. Lovely to just sit outside at night and look at the stars. Hot tub was unreal, so spacious and set to the perfect temperature. We agreed it was the best place we have stayed at so far in terms of a lodge break. Cant fault it one bit, had everything we needed too. Thank you very much for our stay, and the lollies were a nice touch for the drive home.

Lovely property, ideal setting if you want a relaxing stay, hot tub was excellent

Brilliant place to stay, facilities were fantastic and set up brilliantly. prosecco left was a nice touch and owners very welcoming.

Lovely little cabin, so quiet and just what we needed to recharge. The hot tub was the highlight of our stay, even when it was raining. All the facilities we needed were there including a fan which came In handy as the weather was muggy if not sunny all the time. We made friends with the wild life including ducks and pheasants and fed the Koi Karp in the pond. Only saw Trevor on our stay but he was lovely and told us about the area. Went to Gretna and into to the town of Carlisle. Lots of nice restaurants but book in advance. We would come back again and stay longer than the 3 days we did this time. Thank you for such a fantastic time. We didn't want to leave.

What a wonderful place to stay for a quiet break away! ! The owners were just lovely, even to the point of finding a cover for my motorbike as we were expecting rain without me asking... that's the extra mile right there!! We will definitely be looking to book again in the future as it was just perfect for my wife and I. Thank You So Much

Rebecca

Booked this for my partners birthday for 3 nights very last minute at such an amazing price! We arrived here Tuesday afternoon, we managed to score perfectly with the weather! The place was beautiful and very secluded considering there was lodges around us! Lovely pond in front of the lodge with a fire pit to the side and it made us feel alone and away from everything else. Inside it was small but perfect for everything we needed, totally immaculate and a bottle of Prosecco on arrival. We had a lovely few days here. We ordered a takeaway on the first night, and travelled out to Longtown and Gretna the other days short ride out in the car, come home and cooked food with the hob supplied. On my partners birthday we came back to a bottle of Prosecco and happy birthday balloons what a lovely personal touch which made us want to come back again! Spent most nights in the hot tub and chilling around the fire pit. We were greeted every morning by the owners dogs after breakfast was cooked very friendly and happy to see us, we seen the owner Danielle a few times and she was ever so lovely recommending us places to visit. She was on hand if we needed her but never bothered us during our stay. I would 100 recommend this place to anyone that comes and were looking to book back up again in the future!

Absolutely beautiful, can't wait to go back

Jonela

The property was wonderful, I thoroughly enjoyed my time and the jacuzzi was amazing, clean and ready for use for the evening of my arrival. The only issue is the wifi is really slow. Additionally there is no reception what so ever, so bear that in mind, but that is to no fault of the owners.

We loved our 3 night mini honeymoon

Beautiful, relaxing stay. We weren't able to use the chiminea as it hadnt been emptied and was very wet which was a shame, but not the end of the world.

Kelsey

This is a beautiful little property. We were greeted by the owners daughter who was extremely helpful and answered all of our questions. The property was beautiful, it was spotless and had everything we needed for 3 nights. The hot tub was ready for us when we got there and we enjoyed sitting on the decking taking in the gorgeous view. The property feels so secluded and you are completely left alone for your stay which was brilliant. The shack was an amazing feature which we were not expecting, we bought some of the honey on sale and it is amazing! There are some great places to eat in Longtown, which is only a 5 minute drive away. We will definitely be coming back in the future.

Charlotte

It's a beautiful little place in a lovely part of the world. It's incredibly private so the hot tub and bifold doors meant we spent lots of time drinking in the nature of the pond and wildlife area. We had lots of visits from Mr Pheasant It is compact with no wardrobe and only a small handheld mirror, so pack light. As pathetic millennials we would have loved a bigger TV maybe that swivelled around to the bedroom area, or a bigger sofa as we had very rainy weather so settled in for a movie and popcorn and found it a little tricky to get properly comfy but that compelled us to get out and brave the rain more and of course to enjoy the hot tub in the rain...which is fanctasic! We would highly recommend going for a meal at the hidden river cafe. It's a beautiful restaurant with great food and we saw deer on our way there. Book a taxi well in advance if you want to have a drink. Longtown has lots of amenities and is a short drive, not really walkable for the pub but with a hot tub at home we were happy to get back and settle in for the evening. Good takeaways available which is great as cooking isn't the easiest but I did manage a full English! Would highly recommend for couples wanting some down time. It's a bit like very glamourous glamping, I felt at one with nature, yet I had all my creature comforts. I would love to go back and try one of the other properties on site, all of which seemed really private and like they had something unique to experience. Also, the Moat honey sold in the shack is chefs kiss. Would highly recommend.

Sophie

Absolutely stunning location and the perfect property for any couple looking to travel to the Lakes andor Scotland. The accommodation couldnt be improved upon, is perfectly private and wonderfully inspiring. Would recommend to absolutely anyone.

No oven and we had brought oven meals with us, so was a shame but we still had a lovely time. The lady that greeted us was so lovely, very informative and friendly. Lovely accommodation

Lovely owners, great location and a stunning cabin. Very clean and tidy on arrival. Highly recommend.

The owners were amazing, Danielle showed us to the lodge and explained all about the local area. Told us all about what was going on around as recently got a wedding license. It is an amazing place 1 of 5 holiday let's on the site but you wouldn't know it all looks like the house

Charlotte

All staff friendly and welcoming, lovely greeting. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, very private and peaceful. Would definitely visit again.

Sherraden

What a lovely relaxing few days, after both working all the way through Covid etc and me from home we needed a change of scenery and this was perfect ! Lovely accommodation in perfect surroundings, lovely hosts to show you around but then they leave you to it. A perfect stay I highly recommend that you try .

Khakan

One of the best places I stayed at! The owners were really friendly and helpful, couldn't ask for better host!

Thomas

An amazing holiday the owners were lovely and friendly, always waving and saying hello when they saw us. They're two dogs were adorable coming to say hello on a morning. The stay was lovely and private with all the facilities and location exceeding our expectations.

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Attractions Near The Chard

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an The Chard itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Northumberland has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

Found a special day out near your cottage? Please let us know and we'll add it so that other visitors can enjoy it too!

Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery - CA3 8TP

about 10 Miles

This is a museum and art gallery in one and will suit those looking for an educational and cultural day out. You can explore the fantastic art collection including Fine Art, Decorative Art and Textiles. If you love nature then this aspect of Tullie House will appeal. The museum holds large and important collections of zoological, botanical and geological material. And for lovers of history there is plenty to wet your appetite here. Tullie House collects a wide range of historic materials including objects, ephemera (printed material), photographs and associated information files. We think this museum and art gallery are excellent value for money as well.

Kielder Water Bird of Prey Centre - NE48 1BT

about 18 Miles

Housing the most fascinating collection of Birds of Prey in the North East this centre is definitely worth a visit if you are staying in the Kielder Water area. Located in Falstone it's easy to get to and makes a great day out for both families and couples. As well as seeing the amazing birds you can learn all about the captive breeding programme and the excellent work being done there. Some of the highlights of the day might include watching a Falcon stoop down from the skies at over 100mph and admiring the grace of the Eagles, Kites and Hawks.

Lake District Wildlife Park - CA12 4RD

about 27 Miles

We love this day out in Cumbria where you're encouraged to "take a fresh look". Some of the amazing animals you will get to see include the only Canadian Lynx in the UK and you will have the opportunity to help their Lynx Conservation Project. The Asian Fishing Cat is also well worth a look - these cats are known for diving under the water and catching fish! Other activities include fantastic flying displays and play areas for the little ones...

Mabie Farm Park - DG2 8EZ

about 27 Miles

Mabie Farm Park is a firm favourite. Ideal for families with younger children ,this family oriented farm park has lots of animals to meet and also offers Donkey Rides, Paddle Boats and Slides as well as Trampolines and Bouncy Castles. Kids can run around on the Soft Play Area while mum and dad relax in the Tea Room. There is also a Farm Shop onsite selling toys, gifts and fresh local produce including cakes and jams. Seasonal activities can also be enjoyed including a spookly tea and walk on Haloween. The Farm closes for the winter on October 31st.