Easter is a special time of year for us. On Good Friday in 2017, we opened the door to our first guests at Drakestone Cottage, and on Good Friday a year later, we opened the door to our first guests at Stanegate Cottage. The time has gone quickly but it's an easy anniversary to remember and coincides with the beginning of the busy holiday season each year. Both of … [Read more...]
News
Easter availability 2019
We have some availability during the Easter Holidays and if you have stayed with us before, there is a 5% loyalty discount off our website prices when you book directly with us again. We accept payment by Visa/Mastercard, bank transfer or cheque. Bookings can be made online or over the telephone. Stanegate Cottage This cottage is now fully booked over … [Read more...]
2019 is booking up quickly!
It's only the 1st February and we are delighted to have 35 bookings in the diary for 2019 already! We think this is due to us being more established, Northumberland winning Gold for the ‘Best UK Holiday County/Region’ at the British Travel Awards 2018 and Brexit uncertainty meaning more customers are seeking a UK holiday this year. Drakestone Cottage is going into its … [Read more...]
Our 200th booking!
We are delighted to have received our 200th booking today, a couple from Wales who have booked a week in June at Drakestone Cottage with their dogs. They will receive a complementary bottle of champagne in the welcome pack when they arrive. We also believe they will be our first Welsh guests! Thank you to everyone who has booked with us since we started in 2017, the support … [Read more...]
Book now for 2019
We are actively taking bookings for 2019 in both of our cottages in Northumberland - Drakestone Cottage and Stanegate Cottage. They are both ideally located for visiting this award-winning county - lots to see and do! Prices start from £350 for 7 nights and short-breaks are available. Our calendars are up to date and include prices for all of 2019 - just select an arrival … [Read more...]
Christmas newsletter
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year December is a good time to reflect - it has been a busy and enjoyable year at Karen's Kottages. This time last year we had just purchased Stanegate Cottage, which we renovated over the winter and opened at Easter. The cottage has been very popular in its first season including with our first overseas guests from Denmark and America who … [Read more...]
It all started here…!
It's two years since we picked up the keys for Drakestone Cottage in the Northumberland National Park. The cottage had stood empty for a long time and was in a sorry state. However, we loved the area and knew we could turn the cottage into a nice place to stay - and it was here that the Karen's Kottages journey began! We had a lot to do - renovate and furnish the cottage, … [Read more...]
The Twelve Days of Christmas
Christmas is a time for sharing so we are going to enhance our cottage bookings leading up to Christmas with our 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' special offers. Starting from 1st December 2018 we will be sharing twelve offers that last for two days each - just select the photo to find out more about each offer! Offers Availability Calendars and Bookings All … [Read more...]
December availability
We have some December availability in our 4* self-catering holiday cottages in Northumberland. To book a cottage online and pay by Visa/Mastercard, select a date in the calendar and follow the process - or complete our booking form for payment by bank transfer/cheque. Our usual changeover days are Friday and Monday but we can be flexible on arrival/departure dates - just … [Read more...]
Northumberland wins GOLD in the British Travel Awards 2018
We are thrilled to hear that Northumberland won the GOLD award in last night's prestigious British Travel Awards 2018 for 'Best UK Holiday County/Region'. Prior to winning Gold this year, Northumberland won Silver for the last consecutive four years running. Cornwall won Silver this year and the Peak District & Derbyshire, Bronze. Well done to all three Counties! British … [Read more...]
We welcomed our 150th booking this week
We welcomed our 150th booking at Karen's Kottages this week. This family booked Stanegate Cottage in Hadrian's Wall Country a few months ago and are looking forward to exploring the area on their bicycles. We hope they enjoy the complimentary bottle of champagne to celebrate this milestone with us - thank you! If you would like to book one of our cottages, please visit … [Read more...]
Late Availability
We have added a late availability page to our website, accessible from the home page. Just select the image with the alarm clock to find out more! … [Read more...]
We now have full online book and pay facilities
Bookings can be made online through our calendars - just select the cottage and an available date (typically a Monday/Friday as these are our changeover days) to check the price and follow the process and pay by Visa/Mastercard. To make a booking and pay by cheque or bank transfer, please complete our booking form here. Our calendars are always up to date - please contact … [Read more...]
Winter short-breaks in Northumberland
Our 4* cottages in Northumberland are in ideal locations for a cosy short-break during the winter months. There are plenty of great walks from the front doors of Drakestone Cottage and Stanegate Cottage, and both cottages have modern heating, wood burning stoves, cosy furnishings, board games, fast WiFi, Smart TVs and dark sky friendly beginner's stargazing kits. Stay with … [Read more...]
Book now for 2019
We are now taking bookings for 2019 in both of our cottages in Northumberland - Drakestone Cottage and Stanegate Cottage. We offer short-breaks of 3-4 nights and full weeks (or longer) - our usual changeover days are Friday and Monday. 7 nights start from just £350 (or £333 if you have stayed with us before) with our 5% loyalty discount. A 10% deposit secures the booking … [Read more...]