The Bothy at Ivy Cottage

It's one of the best stays we've had! Fearga and Graham are ever so kind and helpful. The place is adorable, cosy, and so comfortable. They thought through everything, from fluffy towels to a great quality speaker for my music. Their generous breakfasts kept us energetic till dinner. We would definitely love to come back.

It was very cute and beautifully presented. The host was so lovely and had ensured the Bothy was well stocked with breakfast things and even chocolate treats. We were offered a bottle of wine on arrival which was so sweet and gave recommendations for local restaurants. The bed was very comfortable and the WiFi worked well enough to stream. The property is really conveniently located but secure and private.

I think because it was winter it was a little cold and a little damp but the lovely hosts provided heaters and hot water bottles so at night we were very cosy.

Everything!! The room was warm and cosy, very quiet. The bed was so comfie. The shower was hot and powerful, just what I needed after a long walk in the surrounding area. We got back to the bothy just after dark. The torches available on the bedside table helped up find our way. Fearga went out of her way to make sure our stay was perfect. The breakfast provided for 2 could have fed a family of 6. The kettle and coffee machine was a nice touch, with a huge selection of drinks, biscuits, and chocolate. The radio and Bluetooth speaker both used. We loved our stay, no complaints at all.

Nothing at all. It was perfect! Can't wait to go back again.

Firstly, instructions to find the property were excellent. The hosts are warm and welcoming and give fantastic advise for places to visit if needed - nothing was too much bother. The Bothy itself was better than we expected. The place is spotlessly clean, the bed super comfy and we loved sitting outside enjoying a coffee breathing in the beautiful fresh air. The breakfast selection was brilliant and enough food to feed an army! We visited three different places to eat, and one meal my husband said it was the best lamb dish he'd ever tasted. A wonderful quiet place to stay, perfectly located to visit many areas of Hadrians Wall.

Nothing - only wish we'd booked to stay for longer.

Lovely hosts - very friendly and helpful with suggestions on where to eat and what to see. Nice cosy little cottage with all the kitchen necessities cleverly fit into a small space. The range offered for breakfast was very thoughtful and a really nice touch.

Location was idyllic, very peaceful with nature all around. The views were very special.

Very charming place, and welcoming hosts. Breakfast was selected before arrival, and was placed in a fridge for us to use in the morning. The bothy is very close to Greenhead, which has an excellent restaurant (Greenhead Hôtel), and some of the best bits of Hadrian's wall.

Nothing really.