Twenty Seven B&B and Self Catering Cottage

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Gradings

  • 2 Visit Britain Stars Bed & Breakfast
2 Visit Britain Stars Bed & Breakfast

Type: Bed & Breakfast

Twenty Seven is our family home. We currently offer one en-suite family room, comprising double bed and a single bed. It can also be used as single, double or twin accommodation.
We have a comfortable dining room/lounge with TV and DVD for you to chill out in after a busy day in the outdoors.
We offer full cooked English Breakfast and vegetarian and special dietary needs can be catered for.
Evening meals and packed lunches can be arrange if plenty of notice is given.

We are a small, friendly family-run business aiming to please our visitors, nothing is too much trouble, if we can do it, we will.
We especially welcome cyclists, mountain bikers, walkers and astronomers.
Well behaved dogs are also welcome, without charge.

We also have a Self Catering cottage which sleeps six people just 10 minutes walk from the B&B. This is new for 2010 - more information on our website: www.staykielder.co.uk.

Our local pub "The Anglers Arms" is only 5 minutes walk away from the B & B, offering good pub grub and real ales. Dogs are now welcome in the bar.


The Reivers Cycle route runs nearby and we can provide a well earned overnight stay for you, secure cycle storage and washing/drying facilities mean you can rest and replenish yourselves for the next stage of your trip.

Walking and Cycle routes pass through Kielder village so you can access the new Lakeside Way and the Deadwater and Lonesome Pine singletrack routes straight from the B & B.

Kielder is an ideal arena for outdoor pursuits and hobbies whether following up on your sport or pastime, or trying something new, we can guide you in the best direction. If we dont know, we usually know someone who does. Just a few of these activities include: walking, navigating and running; cycling and mountain biking; mountaineering and climbing; water sports; hunting/shooting, fishing and golf.
Places of local interest include: Kielder Birds of Prey Centre, Kielder Salmon Hatchery tours, Kielder Castle Forestry Visitor centre, Tower Knowe NWL Visitor Centre, art and architecture in Kielder.

Kielder Observatory - a purpose built world class, state of the art facility built to take advantage of Kielder's dark skies - probably the darkest in England. See our website for more details.

New for 2010 -
Lakeside Way is now well established with some new BIG ART e.g. Janus Chairs - that's 26 miles of easy going trail for walkers, cyclists, horse riders, pushchair and wheelchair users. - Lots of great new vistas.
Two Marathons are lined up for this year along with the second annual Kielder 100 mtb race.

The new Blue route from Castle Hill to Plashetts is now open.

Kielder now boasts 2 mountain bike hire shops:
Purple Mountain Bike Centre offers full range of training courses at their new site near the Castle- see their website www.purplemountain.co.uk
The Bike Place at Kielder, now sited at the Station Garage, offers expert advice on the trails - see www.thebikeplace.co.uk

Within easy travelling distance of 'Twenty Seven' there lies a plethora of tourist destinations to complement your stay: Alnwick Gardens and Castle (1 hour 30 mins); Hadrian's Wall forts and path (45 minutes); Northumberland coast and castles (within 2 hours travel); Scottish border towns (30 minutes + ).

Road Directions

From east head for Newcastle on the A1, then A69 just past Hexham. Turn right signed Acomb and Chollerford A6079. Follow road through Acomb, Wall and Chollerford then pick up signs for Kielder . Once at Kielder Water and you can see the dam, follow the C200 for about 8 miles to Kielder village - Station garage is clearly seen on the left. Take the next right turn into Castle Drive. 'Twenty seven' is near the end of the street on the right, opposite the Village Store.

Public Transport Directions

Public Transport Directions (updated 26th July 2009)
Reaching Kielder by public transport is not straightforward - but improving!

Dial-a-Ride: Kielder - Bellingham return
: Monday & Thursday only:
>>Kielder 10am --> 11am Bellingham 1:30pm --> 2:30pm Kielder<<
1 days advance booking of seat is required
ring Adapt North East 01434 606 156 between 9am & 2pm

Route 880: Hexham - Bellingham - Kielder return
: Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays only
Twice daily - All Year round - Hail & Ride Service - Snaiths Travel
<<Hexham 09:30/15:45-->Bellingham 10:20/16:30--> Kielder 10:50/17:00<<
>> Kielder 10:51/17:26-->Bellingham 11:30/18:05--> Hexham 12:20/18:53>>
Capacity to carry 3 pre-booked bikes - Ring 01830 520 609 to book


Route 714: Gateshead & Newcastle - Kielder return
: Sundays & Bank Holidays - Summer (25 May - 18 Oct)
G'Head 10:35-->The Dam 12:16/14:36/15:36-->Kielder 12:35/14:55/15:55
Kielder 14:10/15:10/16:30-->The Dam 14:29/15:29/16:49 --> G'Head 18:25
ring Arriva 0871 200 2233 for full details

For full timetable information on all public transport journeys in the North East,
call Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit www.travelinenortheast.info

Facilities

Provider Features

  • In countryside
  • Non smoking establishment

Children & Infants

  • Accept children (Minimum age)
  • Cot
  • Food/Bottle Warming Available

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking

Leisure Facilities

  • Access to golf course - 30 minutes to Bellingham - 30 minutes to Newcastleton.
  • Cycle hire - Leisure hire or mountain bike hire available in the village. Spares and repairs.
  • Fishing - Kielder Water
  • Indoor pool - Available 5 miles away at Leaplish Waterside Park. Booking essential.
  • Water sports facilities - Water sports hire available 4 miles away.

Catering

  • Additional meal details - Packed lunches available for you days out or onward journey. Please book in advance.
  • Cater for vegetarians - Vegetarina diets by prior arrangement.
  • Serve breakfast - Full English, local sourced, wholesome breakfasts. Kippers and smoked salmon available. Fresh filter coffee, herb & fruit teas, decaf available
  • Serve evening meal - Evening meals available with prior notice.

Bookable Product Facilities

  • Colour television in all bedrooms
  • Hairdryer in all bedrooms
  • Non smoking rooms available - All rooms are non-smoking.
  • Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms

Provider Facilities

  • Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem) - Wireless ADSL internet available at no additional charge.
  • Central heating throughout
  • Garden/patio for guests use
  • Ironing facilities
  • Pets accepted - No charge is made for up to two well behaved dogs.
  • Public telephone
  • Separate guests' lounge

Target Markets

  • Marketed to any other specialist market - Astronomers. Wildlife watchers. Seekers of peace and tranquility.
  • Special provisions for cyclists - We have washing & drying facilities and secure cycle storage. We also do Packed lunches.
  • Special provisions for walkers - We have washing & drying facilities and we also do Packed lunches

Contact Details

27 Castle Drive
Kielder
Northumberland
NE48 1EQ

Tel: +44 01434 250366

Accommodation Details

Number of Rooms / Units
4
Room / Unit TypeRoom / Unit Tariff*
double en suite£38.00 per person (breakfast included)
family en suite£38.00 per person (breakfast included)
single en suite£45.00 per person (breakfast included)
twin en suite£38.00 per person (breakfast included)

*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.

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

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