These luxurious lodges are contemporary, beautifully designed and have stunning views across Kielder Water and Forest Park. To complete your rural retreat, you can relax in your own private eco-friendly hot tub and take advantage of the spa treatments available. Kielder Water is renowned for all kinds of water sports, including windsurfing and waterskiing.
Straker Lodges has an indoor hydrotherapy pool and sensory room with a sauna and on-site aromatherapist, as well as lounges, bars and a restaurant with a takeaway service. Go horse riding, walking and try your hand at clay pigeon shooting under the watchful eye of qualified instructors at Otterburn Sporting Clays.
Straker Lodge offers outstanding accommodation for up to six people. It has underfloor heating, a wood burning stove, flat screen TV and Blu-Ray player, as well as a whirlpool bath, separate deluge shower and utility room. Bi-fold patio doors lead to a large terrace with garden furniture and barbecue. It really is the height of luxury.
The Northumberland coastline is stunning, perfect for clifftop and beachfront walks - and the National Park and Cheviot Hills are a nature lover's paradise.
Luxury lodge. One double with overhead hoist, flatscreen TV and en suite bathroom with spa bath and separate shower/steam room and one 2ft 6in twin (can be linked to form double, if twin single beds only 2ft 6" wide). Shower.
Our one bedroomed luxury lodge is perfect for a romantic getaway for two. This perfectly formed accommodation which has an enclosed sun terrace with Spa tub jacuzzi, perfect for viewing the beautiful Northumbrian countryside or our dark skies. Arriving on site you will be sign posted to your private accommodation, with allocated parking for one car, this leads to a short stone path. The path has a slight incline, leading up to a ramped deck area onto which the star themed chalet is situated. All on one level, you enter straight into the lounge area, with 43” Smart Freesat HD TV, large comfortable sofa and breakfast bar with stools.
Luxury lodge with one double with overhead hoist and one twin (can become a king-size), both with access to en suite Jack and Jill bathroom with bath and level entry shower. Shower. Open plan kitchen/lounge/dining area with bi-fold patio doors leading to terrace with garden furniture.
Our two bedroomed luxury lodge is perfect for a family getaway. Arriving on site you will be sign posted to your private accommodation, with allocated parking for two cars. The ground floor comprises of an open-plan living/dining and kitchen area with comfortable seating, dining table and a fully equipped kitchen.
Our two bedroomed luxury lodge is perfect for a family getaway. Arriving on site you will be sign posted to your private accommodation, with allocated parking for two cars. The ground floor comprises of an open-plan living/dining and kitchen area with comfortable seating, dining table and a fully equipped kitchen. Patio doors lead out o a private decked terrace, furnished with outdoor seating, a charcoal BBQ and Jacuzzi hot tub. There is a master king bedroom with en suite wet room and walk-in dressing room, and a cloakroom.
Our luxury 3 bedroomed lodge. Ground floor: One super king-size double with overhead hoist and en suite shower, one king-size double and one twin. Bathroom with whirlpool bath and separate deluge shower.
26 reviews from guests who stayed at Calvert Kielder
"Beautiful location, with excellent scenery and views. Looking to book it again for summer next year."
"Very enjoyable stay, nice place and good staff"
"Beautiful lodge in stunning surroundings, staff are fab, shout out to the handuman for checking hot tub everyday"
"Excellent lodge."
"Our Calvert Kielder review: Great experience, we'll be back for sure!"
"This treehouse really is a unique find! Its super clean and minimal, but still has all the fun of glamping. The kitchen is well stocked and the pull-down bed plus stools are so comfy and easy to store away. We loved it!"
"Would've preferred a proper table over the breakfast bar setup."
"Unusual, clean minimalistic treehouse den with all the fun of glamping. Well stocked kitchen area. Pull down bed, table and make up stools were brilliant and comfy and easily put away."
"The lodge was stunning, really spacious and super well equipped. Cleanliness was top-notch too!"
"Beautiful lodge. Enormous. Very well equipped. Very clean. Underfloor heating was amazing. Just beautiful house."
"We stayed at this lodge recently and honestly, its even more stunning in person. The entrance gives a real wow moment, much better than the pictures suggest. We did have a couple of minor issues, like resetting the hot tub and turning off the underfloor heating, but everything was sorted smoothly via email instructions. The lodge is well-equipped and though most of the site was closed due to the time of year, we still loved it!"
"Would definitely stay again!"
"We really enjoyed our stay at the lodge! It was super cosy and spotlessly clean, with everything we needed for self-catering. The peaceful surroundings made it perfect for relaxing and the facilities were top-notch. We didnt try the restaurant, so cant say much about that. Overall, a lovely, quiet getaway wed recommend!"
"Really great experience overall"
"Really enjoyed the peaceful surroundings here"
"We had such a lovely stay! The lodge was perfect, super cosy with underfloor heating and a stunning hot tub overlooking amazing scenery. Everything we needed was there. Cant wait to return - it really was a fantastic experience!"
"Lovely stay, would recommend"
"We had such a great stay at this lodge! The place is seriously well-equipped, with loads of gadgets and features that made our trip really comfortable. The views, especially at night with a clear sky, were absolutely stunning - we couldnt get enough of them. The lodge itself is massive and super private; we barely heard a thing from neighbours, which was perfect for relaxing. The only downsides were a slight drain smell in the main bedroom and some flickering lights during the night, which was a bit odd. We knew the hot tub might not be ready on arrival, so no surprises there. We ordered a takeaway one evening and the food was tasty and good value - plenty of it too! Weve reported the minor issues, so hopefully theyll be sorted soon. Theres a cute activity centre nearby with a pub serving lovely food and a small shop for essentials. Overall, wed definitely recommend this place and are already thinking about coming back!"
"We loved the peaceful location, perfect after a long 20-mile hike. The log-fired hot tub was such a treat for sore legs. The Pheasant pub served a cracking Sunday roast-really refreshing countryside escape!"
"Food smelt fantastic, too bad we didn't dine in!"
"The lodge was spotless and well-maintained, with all the gadgets and utensils we needed. Loved the location, cant wait to return soon!"
"We had a lovely stay at this modern lodge. Everything was well thought out and made our break comfortable. The only downside was the hot tub, which took a while to heat up, meaning we missed out on some of that first evening. Still, overall, a great experience!"
"The Straker Lodge was simply incredible, it really exceeded all of our expectations, beautiful accommodation in stunning surroundings. The only thing we could mention was that the spa bath in the bathroom didn't work but this didn't spoil our fabulous weekend at all, we shall be back!"
"The Straker Lodge is like something right out of Gr and Designs. We absolutely loved the lodge, with every kitchen utensil you could possibly imagine, a great hot tub and fantastic modern conveniences. It's brilliant for children. We'll definitely be back next year!"
"This place is simply fantastic for a getaway! The accommodation is great, with all the facilities you could possibly need. Everything feels really well looked after and the vibe is just right. The location works well for exploring the area, plus theres a lovely atmosphere that really makes you want to stay longer. Highly recommend it if youre after a comfortable and enjoyable stay! Cant fault it at all."
"Everything we needed was close by and every piece of kitchen gadgetry was available. The building is exclusive and set in a beautiful location. The telescope was really popular with us. We would definitely stay again!"
The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Calvert Kielder, with real driving times.
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A brooding border fortress in remote Liddesdale, once called the guardhouse of the bloodiest valley in Britain.
Hermitage Castle is a semi-ruined stronghold in the remote valley of the Hermitage Water, in Scotland's wild border country. It was targeted for 400 years because of its role in controlling the Scottish Middle March, and it has a name as one of the most sinister and atmospheric castles in Scotland.
Tip: In the summer season (1 April to 31 October) it is covered by the Historic Environment Scotland Explorer Pass, but not in winter, so check before you go.
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A Roman fort south of Hadrian's Wall, with live excavations and Britain's famous Writing Tablets.
Vindolanda was a Roman auxiliary fort just south of Hadrian's Wall, near the village of Bardon Mill in Northumberland. It was occupied from roughly 85 AD to 370 AD and is one of Europe's most important Roman archaeological sites, with live excavations taking place every year.
Tip: Combine it with the Roman Army Museum on one Saver Ticket, and check the tour timetable for the guided fort tours.
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One of the best-preserved forts on Hadrian's Wall, set on a dramatic crag.
Housesteads Roman Fort is an auxiliary fort on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. It sits at the end of a one-mile crag of the Whin Sill, which the Wall runs over, overlooking sparsely populated hills. It has been called the "grandest station" on the Wall and is one of the best-preserved and most extensively displayed forts.
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Little-altered medieval fortified manor house with battlements and a walled orchard, close to the Hadrian's Wall Trail.
Aydon Castle is a fortified medieval manor house near Corbridge in Northumberland, and is thought to be one of the least-altered examples in England. Begun in the late 13th century, it was progressively turned into a miniature castle as Anglo-Scottish border warfare grew fiercer, and was attacked at least three times by Scots raiders.
Tip: English Heritage lists it as closed for winter, so check it has reopened before you travel.
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A Norman castle ruin above the River Tyne, with a barbican, gatehouse and towering keep.
Prudhoe Castle is a ruined medieval castle on the south bank of the River Tyne in Northumberland, now looked after by English Heritage. It sits on a ridge above the river and guarded an important crossing. You approach past a mill pond, through the 14th-century barbican and over the inner ditch to the formidable gatehouse.
Tip: Check the English Heritage website before you go, as access to the inner ward and chapel is limited to certain days. There is free parking a short walk from the entrance, along a slope with cobbles and loose gravel.
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Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.
