Staying at Cragend Grange
Kick off your shoes, put your feet up and make yourself at home. Our stunning Northumbrian bedrooms have something for everyone. Whether you want a traditional rustic farmhouse style room with high beams and packed with history, or a luxurious large suite with a private entrance and boutique style furnishings, there is something for you.
Bed & Breakfast is on offer in both 'The Armstrong Wing’ and the ‘West Room’ of Cragend Grange.
Prices range from £135 per night with minimum booking 2 nights including breakfast. The Book Now button takes you to the booking form. Please contact us if you need assistance.
Our Breakfast Menu is available to view on our blog.
The Armstrong Wing: Large room with Super King Bed and large ensuite bathroom (2 floor mattresses available for children £10 pn.each).
The West Room: Character, history and comfort with King Size bed with ensuite shower room (space for travel cot).
Recently covered in a magazine article, our rooms are full of character and style.
We are very happy to receive people on short notice if we can. "Stay With Us" Gift cards are available for you to give to a friend or relative.
Our 16th century barn re-modelled by Lord Armstrong of Cragside in 1870's now converted into a home; two bedrooms available for earnest travellers to Northumberland. Next door to Cragside National Trust property.
Children and Dogs welcome.
Armstrong Wing
Large room with Super King size bed and large ensuite bathroom with shower, bath and toilet. TV, WIFI and sofa. Complimentary bathrobes. Tea and coffee in the room. Ground floor room with private entrance. Breakfast included. Historic room. B&B. Dog friendly.
West Room
Kingsize bed, an ensuite Lefroy Brooks shower w.c. and basin. High barn ceilings with loads of character. Complimentary bathrobes. Tea and coffee in the room. WIFI. West facing view to Cragside woodland. Breakfast included. B&B. Historic room.
Breakfast is served in the large kitchen with a wood burning cooker and oak beams.
The Neighbourhood
Cragside is a National Trust property and Cragend Farm's heritage is linked to the estate. Rothbury is just a few miles away and is a vibrant Northumberland village. Alnwick and Bamburgh, Holy Island and the coast are just further north. The National Park area of Rothbury is very beautiful. and has Dark Sky status; we are also privileged to have amazing clear skies for star gazing here on cloudless nights. Cyclists, walkers or foodies will find much to see and do.
Getting Around
Access from A1 to the A697 to the B6344 from Morpeth or Wooler, Alnwick, Newcastle, Hexham, Amble, Bamburgh.
Parking is free on the farm. No caravans. 35 minutes to the sea. 40 minutes to Newcastle. Places to eat: please ask as there are many different pubs and restaurants locally.
Other Things To Note
Lambing at Cragend starts in early May, with calves due in June. Goats are more unpredictable but if we do have any goat kids it will be from April.
Walkers, cyclists, and dog owners welcome. Near Rothbury. Cragside is next door, and we are proud that Lord Armstrong once owned this farm too. Cragend has a weighbridge a turbine and a hydraulic silo (Grade II* listed) all built by Lord Armstrong in the 1880's. Cragside, Hadrians Wall, Alnwick Castle, Wallington, Gibside, Brinkburn Priory, Holy Island etc. Sandstone Way is near by. Close to many National Trust and English Heritage sites.
Eco Credentials: The farm heating and water is run on wood burning bio-mass burners. All wood is sourced locally. Made in Britain.
Historic Tours by appointment. £12.50 per person. Guests may request as tour as part of their stay and is gratis if we have a tour that day.
This is a working farm. We have fresh eggs for sale.
This is a family home and we ask you to respect that.
Check Pricing & Availability
You can book direct by selecting a date, or enquire using the contact form.
Call 01669 621533 or email
lourenwick@cragendfarm.co.uk
for further information.
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I loved it. A working farm full of character sited on NT land. My room and bathroom were huge and great for me and my 2 spaniels. There was large paddock available to exercise the dogs. The owners were quite inspiring and very helpful, giving me good advice on the area and directions. Breakfast was excellent catering for my preferences
DS Devon Autumn 2021.
We had the most amazing stay with Shaun and Lou in Rothbury. We highly recommend the farm for a stay in Northumberland. The breakfast was amazing, the location stunning and the hosts just lovely. They made our two children very welcome and they even got to feed the kid goat! Thank you so much.
H&S Uppingham
Exceptional historical farm accommodation with welcoming hosts. Beautifully restored farm in rural location just around the corner from Cragside. Lovely extra large bed in huge bedroom. Great fresh breakfast. Fantastic hosts, Lou and Shaun who really could not have done more to make us feel welcome. Just sorry we weren't able to stay longer!
B from Co.Durham Armstrong Wing
Northumberland offers so many challenges and delightful scenery for the cyclist and Cragend Farm is the perfect base. Lou and Shaun will be able to offer excellent local knowledge on routes of varying lengths as well as hearty breakfasts and secure cycle storage.
R & S King, Oxon
I headed out on the first day to explore the Northumberland National Park and had the roads almost to myself (during the Easter holidays!!) Although slightly more undulating than my home in the Cotswolds, Northumberland packed in regular climbs without ever becoming too daunting. Shaun offered to show me the route of the Tour of Britain which would have been fun.
On day two, I made the most of the Cragside Estate's 6 mile carriage route and completed a few circuits of this. The Cragend Estate borders Lou and Shaun's Cragend Farm and it's great fun whizzing around the estate, passing the many lakes and varied scenery, climbing the hills steadily and whizzing down the far side and through the archway and over the cobbles of Cragside House and then passing the farm two or three times. The Cragside Loop is on Strava and I managed the 6 mile loop in just under 30 minutes. The record of 17 minutes 20 seconds will take some beating!!
On my third day, after a more informed chat with Shaun, I ventured into the Northumberland National Park again and completed a 30 mile loop with about 3000 feet of climbing. The scenery is stunning and the cycling options are so varied. The welcome at Cragend Farm is exceptional, a real treat for cyclists.
I'm already planning my next trip to Cragend Farm and either a ride to the coast or a quick dart into Scotland!!
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.