In a nutshell: A secluded, deluxe find in unspoilt countryside complete with home comforts and several features with wow factor, such as an outdoor bath heated by a log burner.
The location
The northeast of England is an area known for its friendly locals and stunning coastline, as well as numerous castles and historic spots such as Bamburgh, Holy Island and Hadrian’s Wall. For the uninitiated, Northumberland is a UK county that sits at the far north of England, and it’s also the least densely populated.
The beauty of this region is it boasts both beaches and rolling countryside, with Northumberland National Park being a large expanse covering rivers, woodland and hills, stretching across a whopping 1,050 square kilometres.
A place for dark-sky stargazing and peaceful surroundings with close proximity to city culture and coastal highlights alike, central Northumberland is a rural gem with travel appeal. After enjoying a camping trip on farmland in this particular spot last year, I was excited to find out that the owners had been working on building a luxury adults-only hut on their land.
The brand-new Hyem hut at Northumberland Nook is a two-storey abode made from reclaimed timber, complete with high-tech home comforts, a roof terrace and an outdoor bath heated by a log burner. Being a local Northumberland lass, I decided to find out more and recently spent a weekend at this off-grid accommodation with my husband.
The luxurious hut is made from reclaimed timber and has upcycled oak flooring throughout
(Helen Wilson-Beevers)
To give you an idea of the location, Northumberland Nook is in the tiny village of Kirkheaton, just half an hour by car from Newcastle and a similar distance to popular market town Hexham. Driving along the country roads, wall-to-wall greenery leads you to the hut (or lodge, as it could also be described), which has a gated entrance taking you to a large expanse of land, complete with a fire pit, several seating areas, the accommodation itself and a breathtaking view of the rolling countryside. Pet pooches are welcome too, and there’s plenty of room for them to roam in this private garden area.
There’s a fully equipped kitchen complete with a Nespresso machine
(Helen Wilson-Beevers)
The vibe
The hut is off grid – it’s powered by a wind turbine on the adjacent farmland – and the structure is made from…
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