Forest View

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Gradings

4 Visit Britain Stars Hostel

Awards

Visit Britain Cyclists Welcome 2011
Visit Britain Walkers Welcome 2011

Type: Hostel

Forest View is set in the hamlet of Byrness on the edge of Kielder Forest and Northumberland National Park. An ideal stopover on the A68 England to Scotland route. The Pennine Way runs just a few hundred yards from the hostel. The building has just undergone a major refurbishment with new beds, curtains and carpets. The central heating is supplied by an eco-friendly wood pellet boiler and the hot water by solar panels. The log burning stoves in the quiet room and dining room keep the hostel cosy all year round. The beds are arranged in 2, 3 and 4 bedded rooms and bed linen is supplied. There are 3 bathrooms. Secure storage is provided for up to 10 bikes. There is a large selection of bottled beers and wines, meals can be provided (Breakfast available at £4.00 per person) or guests can use the well-equipped self-catering kitchen.

Road Directions

Forest View is just off the A68, 4 miles from the Scottish Border, 16 miles south of Jedburgh and 10 miles north of Otterburn.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest rail station Newcastle-upon-Tyne 40 miles then National Express to lay-by 200yrs from hostel.

Facilities

Provider Features

In countryside
Non smoking establishment

Children & Infants

Accept children (Minimum age) - 4
Facilities for children - Garden. Selection of games in dining room.

Parking & Transport

On site parking - Parking Uncovered: 10

Leisure Facilities

Arrangements for riding/pony trekking
Cycle hire - 10 miles away
Fishing - 10 miles away
Other sporting facilities - Golf course 18 miles.

Catering

Bar
Cater for vegetarians
Cooking facilities for guests use
Food shop
Serve breakfast
Serve evening meal - also open to non-residents
Serve lunch - Packed lunch

Bookable Product Facilities

Non smoking rooms available

Provider Facilities

Cater for females
Cater for groups
Cater for individuals
Cater for males
Central heating throughout
Drying Facilities
Garden/patio for guests use
Ironing facilities
Launderette
Number of Shared Bathrooms - 2
Public telephone - Outside hostel front door
Separate guests' lounge

Target Markets

Activity breaks - Pennine Way stop
Marketed as green/environmentally friendly - Eco boiler central heating, Solar panels [hot water]
Special provisions for cyclists
Special provisions for walkers

Contact Details

Otterburn Green
Byrness Village
Northumberland
NE19 1TS

Tel: +44 01830 520425

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Accommodation Details

Number of Rooms / Units: 7

Room / Unit Type	Room / Unit Tariff*
4 bedded room with shared bathroom	£15.00 per person (room only)
Double room with shared bathro	£15.00 per person (room only)
Triple room with private bathroom	£15.00 per person (room only)

*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.