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The Arches, Bamburgh

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The Arches is a converted stone barn in Northumberland with exposed beams and original stonework throughout. Set in rural countryside near Wooler, this barn features vaulted ceilings and traditional character in every room. The open-plan living space has an oak-framed design with barn doors opening onto the garden.

The barn sits in open farmland with views across rolling hills and distant moorland. Fields surround the property on three sides. You can see the Cheviot Hills from the windows.

The Arches sleeps six guests across three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The ground floor has a master bedroom with en-suite. Two further bedrooms sit upstairs under the vaulted roof.

About The Arches

The Arches is a converted stone barn in Northumberland with exposed beams and original stonework throughout. Set in rural countryside near Wooler, this barn features vaulted ceilings and traditional character in every room. The open-plan living space has an oak-framed design with barn doors opening onto the garden.

The barn sits in open farmland with views across rolling hills and distant moorland. Fields surround the property on three sides. You can see the Cheviot Hills from the windows.

The Arches sleeps six guests across three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The ground floor has a master bedroom with en-suite. Two further bedrooms sit upstairs under the vaulted roof. The kitchen opens into the dining area and sitting room with wood-burning stove.

Wooler sits 3 miles away (6 minutes). Visit Chillingham Castle (8 miles, 15 minutes), walk in the Cheviot Hills (4 miles, 10 minutes), explore Bamburgh Castle (18 miles, 25 minutes), or head to Alnwick Garden (20 miles, 30 minutes).

The Arches works perfectly for families and groups wanting authentic barn living in Northumberland's countryside.

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at The Arches

Original Stone Walls

Thick stone walls and exposed stonework create authentic barn character throughout the property with traditional craftsmanship on display.

Vaulted Ceilings

High vaulted ceilings in the upstairs bedrooms showcase the original roof structure and oak beams of this converted barn.

Wood-Burning Stove

The sitting room features a traditional wood-burning stove perfect for cosy evenings after days exploring the Northumberland countryside.

Cheviot Hills Views

Windows frame views across farmland to the Cheviot Hills, giving guests a real sense of rural Northumberland from inside.

Open-Plan Living

The ground floor flows from kitchen to dining area to sitting room, making the most of the barn's spacious footprint.

Rural Location

Surrounded by working farmland and open countryside, the barn offers peace and quiet with easy access to Wooler and attractions.

Getting To The Arches

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Arches by car, take the A697 north from Morpeth or south from Coldstream. Turn off towards Wooler and follow signs to the property. You'll have off-road parking for multiple vehicles at the barn.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Berwick-upon-Tweed, approximately 25 miles from The Arches. From there, you can hire a car or take a taxi through the Northumberland countryside to reach the barn.

Off-road parking for multiple cars
Berwick-upon-Tweed station (25 miles)
Accessible from the A697

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Chillingham Castle
Distance: 8 miles
NE66 5NJ
Bamburgh Castle
Distance: 18 miles
NE69 7DF
Alnwick Garden
Distance: 20 miles
NE66 1YU
Cheviot Hills
Distance: 4 miles
NE71 6RJ
Humbleton Hill
Distance: 5 miles
NE71 6SU
College Valley
Distance: 6 miles
NE71 6TY
Wooler
Distance: 3 miles
NE71 6BL
Alnwick
Distance: 20 miles
NE66 1TN
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Distance: 25 miles
TD15 1HU
Wooler Bus Services
Distance: 3 miles
NE71 6BL
Berwick-upon-Tweed Station
Distance: 25 miles
TD15 1QZ
Local Taxi Services
Distance: 3 miles
NE71 6BL
Chillingham Castle
Distance: 8 miles
NE66 5NJ
Bamburgh Castle
Distance: 18 miles
NE69 7DF
Alnwick Garden
Distance: 20 miles
NE66 1YU
Cheviot Hills
Distance: 4 miles
NE71 6RJ
Humbleton Hill
Distance: 5 miles
NE71 6SU
College Valley
Distance: 6 miles
NE71 6TY
Wooler
Distance: 3 miles
NE71 6BL
Alnwick
Distance: 20 miles
NE66 1TN
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Distance: 25 miles
TD15 1HU
Wooler Bus Services
Distance: 3 miles
NE71 6BL
Berwick-upon-Tweed Station
Distance: 25 miles
TD15 1QZ
Local Taxi Services
Distance: 3 miles
NE71 6BL

Is The Arches Right For Your Group

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

For Families
The Arches offers children space to play in the garden and surrounding farmland to explore safely. Kids can spot sheep in nearby fields and enjoy the open countryside setting. The wood-burning stove creates a cosy base for family evenings. Wooler sits 3 miles away with shops and facilities. The Cheviot Hills provide excellent family walking routes within 10 minutes' drive.
Groups Will Love...
The vaulted ceilings in the upstairs bedrooms showcase the original roof structure of this converted stone barn. Exposed oak beams span the width of the building, revealing the craftsmanship of the original agricultural construction. These high ceilings create a sense of space and light whilst maintaining the authentic barn character. The exposed timber framework tells the story of the building's working past.
Pet Friendly
The Arches welcomes dogs, making it perfect for families who want to explore Northumberland with their pets. The rural setting provides immediate access to farmland walks and countryside routes. Fields surround the barn on three sides, giving dogs space to exercise. The Cheviot Hills sit 4 miles away with excellent walking trails. The stone floors and barn construction suit families travelling with pets.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Arches

The Tankerville Arms

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE71 6BL

The Black Bull

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE71 6AD

The Plough Inn

Located 8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 4RJ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Arches

Is The Arches pet friendly?
Yes, The Arches welcomes dogs, making it ideal for families who want to bring their pets to explore Northumberland's countryside. The rural setting and surrounding farmland provide excellent walking opportunities straight from the barn door.
What original barn features does The Arches have?
The Arches retains exposed stone walls, vaulted ceilings and exposed beams throughout the property. The oak-framed structure and barn doors opening to the garden showcase the building's agricultural heritage.
How many guests does this barn conversion sleep?
The Arches sleeps six guests across three bedrooms with two bathrooms. The ground floor master bedroom has an en-suite, whilst two further bedrooms sit upstairs under the vaulted roof.
What is the kitchen and living space like?
The ground floor features an open-plan layout connecting the kitchen, dining area and sitting room. This design makes the most of the barn's footprint and creates a sociable space for groups and families.
Where exactly is The Arches located?
The barn sits in rural countryside near Wooler in Northumberland, surrounded by farmland on three sides. Views stretch across fields to the Cheviot Hills, giving guests a real sense of the Northumberland landscape.
What can you see from The Arches?
Windows look out across working farmland and rolling hills towards the Cheviot Hills. The rural setting means you'll see sheep grazing in nearby fields and wide open skies typical of Northumberland.
Is there parking at this barn conversion?
Yes, The Arches provides off-road parking for multiple vehicles directly at the property. The barn's rural location means you'll need a car to explore the surrounding area and reach local attractions.
What makes The Arches special compared to other barn conversions?
The combination of authentic stone construction, vaulted ceilings and its position in working Northumberland farmland creates genuine barn character. The wood-burning stove and views to the Cheviots add to the rural experience that guests remember.

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The Arches Reviews

We had a lovely time staying at the Arches, the cottage was very cosy and comfortable and the welcome hamper was exceptional. It was extremely well equipped the owners have obviously put a lot of care and attention to details into presenting the cottage.We would have liked to see some personal recommendations for places to eat around the local area but we did manage to find some very nice seafood places.We would definitely recommend the Arches to anyone visiting the Bamburgh area.
We would recommend The Arches and would happily return. Thank you for a lovely stay and the generous Welcome Pack.
Debbie
I would like to thank Andrea personally for providing us with a great property at such short notice 1 hour due to an error by Sykes. The property was great and once wed found the dog walking paths we enjoyed the break. The welcome pack was truly appreciated. Thank you Andrea but not Sykes holidays which we wont book with again.
The location is fantastic, parking a large car was a bit tricky as inside a walled area. Hot water was slightly problematic went cold on 4th person so water needs leaving on but owners had left instructions. Couldn't find the pub 1 mile away but found 3, 3 miles away.owners book needs updating referring to covid. Very generous basket left. Would recommend this property and cragside a must to visit.
Stephen
We love the Arches and keep returning. It is our idea of a perfect holiday cottage.
Very comfortable, clean and had everything we needed. Lovely big rooms, bathroom was particularly spacious. Heating was really good, because it was quite warm unfortunately we never needed to use the real fire. Ideally located for everything we wanted to see. Thanks for the welcome pack too. This was undoubtedly one of the best cottages we have stayed in. We also had a slight issue with the parking, despite parking in front of the sign saying the arches. In the end we put both cars in the bay at the front of the house which was fine. Maybe encourage people to do that in the first instance. in the end 2 other cars from other cottages parked along that lane so we couldnt anyway! Thanks for a lovely stay
A lovely, cozy cottage in a stunning part of the country. We had a fantastic week and the Arches was part of what made it so good. It was comfortable and a lovely home away from home. We would definitely like to return one day.
We were confronted by the farmer on this site to be told that we could not park along side the property in the allocated space as this was private land. We managed to park in the small area in front of the property .What sad people . We would suggest you check out these lets, as we found it very distasteful.At least the weather was good.We would like some reply to this feedback.
Beautiful cottage comfy bed the first time my husband hasnt had a bad back on holiday. Fantastic bathroom and shower. Everything you need is provided the gift bag of goodies was highly appreciated. Only wish would be if the garden was gated so our doggy could go in the garden without her lead . Best cottage we have ever stayed in. Hoping to return again . Also found a lovely pub in Belford The Salmon lovely staff and delicious food.
Elizabeth
We enjoyed our stay at The Arches. It was very clean and the welcome pack was appreciated. On a very small note, there was no visitors book which always makes interesting reading, and it felt that things hadnt been updated since Covid restrictions. Other than that we had a good stay. Thank you.
Slightly musty smell on entering the property, lack of outside space not really covered in property details
The welcome pack we received from the owners was a really nice touch. We found our stay at the Arches as very comfortable,the beds were really comfy and the bathroom really exceptional.This is a large laid out cottage and met all our needs.Its location made it very easy to travel and explore the local towns and beaches.
Tamasin
We had a lovely week at the Arches, the location is perfect and the cottage was beautiful and had everything we needed.
Richard Arnold
Yes. Liked the cottage & location for the isolation. Pity not an enclosed garden as dog didnt get any freedom. Thought the bathroom was good but a pity it was very short on drying space for towels. Needed a bigger towel rail. Think bathroom potentially an issue for older visitors as no rail to hold on to. Thought the settee & Room carpet a bit tired. Whilst I slept ok daughter thought middle bed not great. Cut my hand drying kitchen spoon. Dodgy handle with metal sticking out! Told Sykes about leak from valley gutter but no acknowledgement. Probably needs looking at might just be leaf debris blocking it but had a steady leak coming into bathroom.
We really loved our stay at this stylish and comfortable home. Everything that we needed was provided and we were very comfortable. Many thanks for a brilliant week.
Great location, comfortable beds, well equipped. Excellent Beautiful coastline, stunning beaches, lovely evening skies, great seafood ?
The property was very clean, warm, quiet, spacious and inviting. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, cutlery etc, which is often not the case. The inclusion of things like tinfoil, washup liquid, dishwasher tablets, cling film etc were very helpful and was much appreciated, made a big difference for selfcaterers and avoids having to get those basics in. Very well situated for exploring the area and also for walks from the door.
Great place and great location abd comfortable bed.
Very well appointed and extremely comfortable. Brilliant bathroom underfloor heating, extra large bath and a wonderful wet roomwaterfall showerjust what was needed after long bracing walks.
Beautiful location and very well appointed.
A very comfortable property with all the facilities required. Appreciated the dishwasher. Enjoyed the chocolate cake very much.
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