Breakfast more than sufficient, and adapted to everyone’s taste. Ideal location to explore Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland. The Bothy at Ivy Cottage provides everything needed for perfect holiday. We also enjoyed Fearga’s warm hospitality. She is a wonderful host who did everything, and more, to make our holiday as comfortable as possible.

Stayed in August 2025

We had a lovely stay at the Bothy at Ivy Cottage and couldn't have asked for anything more. Our hosts made us feel very welcome and at ease, whilst also giving us the privacy to enjoy the seclusion that we wanted. We also really appreciated the quality and variety of the breakfast options, aswell as the comfortableness of the Bothy in general. Would definitely stay again if the occasion arises.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing!

It was small but perfect. Everything you could wish for had been provided and our hosts were absolutely charming.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing.

Everything. Idyllic location, superb hosts, perfect.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing comes to mind.

The food and drinks provided were exactly as requested. Spot on. The hosts were very welcoming , helpful and friendly.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing it was perfect

Amazing location and perfectly kitted out

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing

The Bothy was small but comfortable and perfect for a few days. Location is good and convenient for Hadrian's Wall. Best of all, Fearga, our host was extremely welcoming and provided all the ingredients for an excellent breakfast. She also made good suggestions for where to eat and things to do. Thank you Fearga & Graham. We enjoyed our stay and loved spotting the wildlife including the local stoat and red legged partridges.

Stayed in June 2025

The driveway a little tricky but no real worry

Everything was exceptional and our hosts, Fearga and Graham were superb

Stayed in June 2025

The Bothy was in a lovely location and was a perfect little spot to stay. We couldn't have been looked after better and it was just what we needed for a break. All the amenities you could need, great little breakfast and a friendly atmosphere. Absolutely would stay again.

Stayed in May 2025

Everything has been fantastic!

A cosy and private place in the middle of the countryside with a beautiful view. Located nearby Haltwhistle with many options for meals and drinks. Hadrians wall can be reached within a few minutes. Fully equipped. Individual breakfast considering all wishes after prior notification. Comfy beds. Fearga and Graham are such friendly and open minded hosts. They met all our needs and provided us with many helpful information. 12 points if it were an ESC ranking. 👌😇

Stayed in May 2025

The breakfast was a generous and premium quality spread "made to order" for us and delivered to our room in advance so we could enjoy at our leisure in beautiful cottage or on our private porch overlooking the valley. Just lovely!

Stayed in May 2025

Loved everything.

Stayed in April 2025

Tv maybe if weather was too be bad.

Beautiful self selected breakfast with excellent quality product. Comfortable bed and quality towels etc. Location and surroundings. Friendlies of the owners.

Stayed in April 2025

Storm Darragh 🤣

The bothy was sensational! Fearga went above and beyond, from the communication before, the advice before we arrived, to the little touches during our stay and even down to the hot water bottles. Would recommend to anyone and we will definitely be back.

Stayed in December 2024

The cottage was cosy, very clean and practical. The places we wanted to visit were nearby and the breakfast we got was of high quality and delicious. The owners of the property, Fearga and Graham, were very friendly and interesting people to talk to. Fearga advised us on how to spend the days.

Stayed in October 2024

Room was small and only one little window.

Hosts were great, very informative. Room was cute and comfy. Breakfast bar was good.

Stayed in August 2024

We loved everything!

The Bothy is an amazing place to stay. It was so quiet and peaceful and the views over the surrounding countryside are beautiful. The Bothy has everything you need for a very comfortable stay and has plenty of room for 2. Fearga and Graham were very welcoming and approachable and ensured that we had everything we needed for our last minute booking. Our stay was perfect and we will definitely be back 😊

Stayed in September 2024

It was quiet and cosy. The Bothy is situated 2 miles outside Haltwhistle in beautiful country surroundings. Hosts were really nice and friendly.

Stayed in August 2024

The parking situation was awkward.

Breakfast was delicious

Stayed in July 2024

Very welcoming hosts! Helpful advice on how to fit in all of our plans for the area. Received detailed information prior to arriving. Breakfast options and portions were ample, quality food. We took them up on the BBQ offer and with good weather thoroughly enjoyed cooking outdoors. The actual bothy was better in person than in photos. Good products used for the bed linen, towels and dishes etc. Well designed for a small space. Quality and cosy! We loved the cows greeting us through the window in the morning.

Stayed in July 2024

The weather could have better but unfortunatelythats out of your control, first class break

The breakfast was brilliant. the produce was first class. The owner were such lovely people and made you so welcome . I would certainly recommend the Bothy. Will stay again

Stayed in May 2024

Fearga very kindly did our breakfast washing up on one day, but this wasn't the norm. I'd rather not have had to do our own washing up on the other two mornings. Good that there was a fridge in the bothy, however it was only small and full up with our fab breakfast items. There wasn't, therefore, any room for our bottle of rose wine and cider! A suggestion is to provide a fulll size fridge (there is the room for it).

We loved the quirkiness of the accommodation, a 220 year old bothy, converted to a high standard. Very clean and comfortable. Very secluded, which we loved, but easy to get onto the main A69 to travel out and about. The breakfasts were veritable feasts! Fearga was happy to supply us with more strawberries 🍓 when we asked! Lots of useful information provided about the surrounding area, and several recommendations for places to eat. We particularly enjoyed our dining experience at Il Piccolo in Corbridge (about a 25 minute drive away, but well worth the journey). Shame that it was necessary to put the heater on - in mid-June! - but it was very efficient and kept us warm at night. A very nice extra was the choice of a bottle of red or white wine on arrival.

Stayed in June 2024

We should have stayed longer, two nights is by far too short to get a proper experience of the area! Our opinion and advice to all is to stay at least several days, take time to explore the area and have yourself pampered in luxury by this wonderful place and its attentive lovely owners.

Long before our stay, Fearga & Graham already reached out to us with useful information what to expect, how to get there and how they could personalize our breakfast. The minute we arrived, they came out to welcome us and it was very nice getting acquainted to these wonderful people. There's an interesting story behind it, but most of all they make you comfortable and at home in their tastfully renovated and decorated bothy. Breakfast was amazing and once again: thank you for the carefully chosen (local & fresh) products, they were delicious! The place is a perfect base to explore Hadrian's Wall. Better said, it's "ground zero", right in the middle of many interesting sites and sections within 30 min drive.

Stayed in June 2024

We could choose breakfast and everything was delicious. The Bothy was clean and comfortable and the hosts were friendly and accommodating.

Stayed in June 2024