Product Description

Located on the stunning 360-acre Beacon Hill Farm estate in rural Northumberland, Merlin Cottage is a beautifully designed two-bedroom property offering both luxury and accessibility for guests seeking a peaceful, inclusive retreat. With panoramic westerly views, a private garden, and elegant modern interiors, this 5 Star Gold award-winning cottage is the ideal choice for families, couples, and small groups looking for a luxury accessible holiday in Northumberland.

Merlin Cottage is Mobility M2 graded, making it perfectly suited for guests with limited mobility or wheelchair users. Entry is via a ramped path into a large, level-tiled hallway, and the entire cottage is laid out on one floor with no internal steps.

The heart of the home is a vast open-plan living area, designed for both relaxation and connection. The comfortable lounge features a Smart TV, Wi-Fi, and a wood-burning stove, while floor-to-ceiling windows and patio doors open out onto a private terrace and garden, offering peaceful countryside views.

The well-equipped kitchen includes granite worktops, a washer-dryer, dishwasher, and an American-style fridge freezer—everything you’d expect from a premier self-catering cottage. The oak dining area provides a warm space to enjoy meals with family and friends.

Sleeping arrangements include a spacious master bedroom with a super-king-size bed, TV, and en-suite bathroom, plus a twin bedroom and a fully accessible family bathroom with a bath and roll-in power shower, designed for wheelchair use. Grab rails, a shower wheelchair, and bath seat are available on request to ensure a comfortable disabled holiday experience.

An EV charger is available outside the cottage, and private parking allows for easy drop-off and wheelchair access via level paths and flat sandstone paving.

Guests at Merlin Cottage have access to the full range of Beacon Hill Farm’s luxurious facilities, just a short walk from the cottage. At the award-winning Beacon Hill Spa, open from 7am to 9pm daily, guests can enjoy a wheelchair-accessible indoor pool heated to 31°C, Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, and gym. The unique Laconium Therapy Room, complete with heated beds and aromatherapy, offers a tranquil escape for total relaxation. The spa also includes quiet lounges such as the Orangery and Garden Room, ideal for unwinding with a coffee and a good book. A beauty salon is also on-site, offering a wide menu of treatments including massage, facials, and reflexology.

Merlin Cottage is a wonderful choice for families, with a host of child-friendly facilities on-site. Children can explore the indoor heated Games Room, featuring air hockey, table football, table tennis, and a pool table. There’s also a comfortable lounge area with sofas and a TV, creating a sociable space for young guests.

Outside, kids can enjoy a covered adventure playground with swings, climbing frames, a Wendy House, and a Tarzan course. There’s also a football pitch, cricket net, croquet lawn, and a 14-foot trampoline with safety netting.

Families can head into the magical 40-acre woodland for adventures on the Harry Potter Trail, where children can build dens, light campfires (with frying pans provided), and create lifelong memories in the great outdoors. Nearby Meg’s Lake is set in a peaceful 20-acre nature reserve, ideal for spotting wildlife, splashing in the clear waters during summer, or enjoying a family BBQ with stunning views.

Kids are also welcome to feed the estate’s friendly ponies and goats, and bicycles can be stored securely outside the cottage or in the locking bike shed. A tennis court is available year-round, with racquets provided and coaching available upon request.

Merlin Cottage, along with its neighbouring properties Curlew and Kestrel, offers one of the finest disabled-friendly family holiday experiences in Northumberland. With Mobility M2 grading, level access, wide interior spaces, and dedicated mobility equipment such as a Vecta Sport mobility scooter, shower wheelchair, and manual wheelchair available to borrow, Beacon Hill ensures all guests can explore and relax in comfort.

Whether you’re planning a disabled spa holiday, a luxury accessible family escape, or a quiet countryside break with thoughtful amenities, Merlin Cottage at Beacon Hill Farm offers the perfect combination of style, support, and serenity for your next Northumberland adventure.