Here is where you will find stories, news and holiday inspiration from Edmundbyres and the surrounding area.
The North Pennines is not particularly well known or visited in huge numbers compared to its Lake District neighbour or the castles of the Northumberland coast. Those in the know may well want to keep it like that! For guests at Hepple Hill Cottage this blog will be sharing those well kept secrets.
There is so much to see and do right on the doorstep in Edmundbyres village. The historic towns of Hexham and Corbridge are close by and the vibrant city of Newcastle (it couldn’t be more different than the gloomy archetype of a Northern city) is only half an hour away. If you do want to take to the hills of Cumbria or breathe in the air of the majestic Northumberland coast then that too is perfectly possible!
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.
As a base for exploring the North East, Hepple Hill Cottage is perfectly positioned.