Lou is the owner of Cragend Farm with her husband Shaun, and deals with everything from Holiday Accommodation inquiries to egg collection from the chickens; she is the social media and web design finger-tapper.
Only 1 mile away is Cragside House, previously owned by Lord Armstrong, it has always been a popular tourist attraction with its stunning walks, formal gardens, fantastic scenery and a beautiful house that reflects one mans dreams and inventions. Originally part of the estate, Cragend Farm retians close links. Our tours run on Tuesdays and Wednesdays most weeks. Booking essential.
No visit to Northumberland would be complete without a trip to Alnwick Castle and Alnwick Gardens. The Castle is owned by the Percy family and they still reside there, as the present Duke and Duchess of Northumberland. Upon entering the Castle grounds, you can take a guided tour of the state rooms, play in the Knights Quest area or explore the extensive grounds around the Castle, and still experience the Harry Potter fun. Known as the "Windsor of the North" Alnwick Castle is famous for providing the location for the recent Harry Potter films and you are able to see the battlements and the opposing ramparts used in the scenes, as well as filming for other television and films, such as Downton Abbey.
Alnwick Gardens, created by Her Grace, the Duchess of Northumberland attracts visitor`s worldwide. Visit the ornamental garden with a large range of beautiful David Austin roses or take a tour of the Poison Gardens. For a meal with a difference, the unique Treehouse restaurant is well worth a visit.
Fishing has always been a big attraction in Northumberland and much has been reported about the quality of fishing on the River Coquet and we have the fishing rights to the stretch of the Coquet that runs through our grounds. Owning 1.5 mile stretch we have 2 rods available. Please ask.
Kielder Reservoir is always a popular fishing hotspot. Situated deep in the heart of Kielder Forrest, this vast man-made lake is fabulous for both fishing and water sports.
Rothbury lies on the skirt of The Northumberland National Park whose dramatic hills and sheltered valleys stretch from Hadrian`s Wall to the Scottish Borders.
There is always plenty to see and do in and around the Northumberland National Park including bird watching, cycling, fell running, fishing, gardens to visit horse riding, painting, rock climbing, walking as well as a multitude of world class golf courses and the legendry Northumbrian coastline
The Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is among the finest landscape of the country. It was designated in 1958 and covers 39 miles of coast from Berwick to the Coquet Estuary. Within this stretch of coastline is some of the most dramatic coastal scenery with 70 castles, sweeping sandy beaches, rolling dunes, high rocky cliffs and isolated islands.
We hire our surf boards for guests so please ask.
Have a wonderful stay in Northumberland.
Find Out More About Cragend
Cragend Farm has a interesting and diverse history, from technical innovations to historic buildings. Tied in closely to the neighbouring Cragside Estate home of Victorian inventor and industrialist Lord Armstrong.