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Behind Hepple Hill Cottage on the moor is an abandoned farmhouse – Belmount. It is here in 1880 a young farmer was murdered.

Edmundbyers is lucky to have this unique country pub

Sheep in the village are a common sight. They know where they are going

If you get the chance, grab the window seat at this cute coffee shop in Hexham for a great view of the Abbey.

Villagers, friends, tradesmen and even the odd passerby came to our Open House at Hepple Hill

After spending most of last year working on the cottage, we decided to throw a party to thank everyone who helped and give neighbours the opportunity to see what has been going on.

Bouchon Bistrot à Hexham

Beautiful French country cooking close to the Abbey

Andi Peters, star of breakfast show Good Morning Britain, was saying good morning from Hexham this week. 

The former children’s TV presenter and his crew stayed at the Beaumont Hotel and filmed from there for the show in the morning as part of the “Banish the January Blues’ feature.

St Cuthbert’s life is now celebrated with a long distance walking trail called The Way of Light. Part of it is behind Hepple Hill Cottage.

Visiting the former steel town of Consett may not be on the top of your list when staying in the beautiful countryside of Edmundbyres.

The beautiful village of Blanchland is four miles away from Hepple Hill Cottage. Turn left out of the drive and you’ll be there in under 10 minutes.