A speciality of the gardens are the rhododendrons which cover the grounds with a multitude of colour in late May & early June. This along with their tranquility makes the gardens and grounds an ideal place to unwind.
The Apartment is self-catering with its own separate entrance sleeping 2-4 people, ideal for couples or small families. It is furnished to the highest standards of comfort and offers central heating, television, video, shower and bath.
The apartment comprises: entrance hall, sitting room with wood burning stove (logs provided), sofas and dining table and chairs, kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and tumble dryer.
Upstairs: bedroom one with twin beds, bedroom two with a double bed (all bedding and bed linen supplied), bathroom with bath and shower (towels supplied) and an airing cupboard.
The Holiday Apartment is available throughout the year and for short breaks. Pets are welcome with a £5 surcharge for each animal. We expect them to be kept under strict control at all times.
Meldon Park is situated 8 miles from the market town of Morpeth and 15 miles north of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and a 20 minute drive from Newcastle airport.
The private grounds are available plus all surrounding land offering extensive wooded walks along the banks of the river Wansbeck and many more exciting places to explore. The tranquillity of the kitchen garden and grounds, the elegance and grandeur of the house provide a venue for a relaxing and inspiring holiday.
Meldon is close to Cragside, built by a Tyneside industrialist, Sir William Armstrong. It was the first house lit by hydro-electric power and Sir William brought the railway to Rothbury to allow him to get to work. It is also close to Wallington, and Alnwick Castle and Gardens.
On a wet day you can go shopping at the Metro Centre, followed by drinks at the Millennium Bridge and lunch at the newly renovated Baltic Flour Mill.
Meldon is ideally situated for golfing, fishing, riding and sailing. Or you may prefer visiting stately homes and gardens, bird watching or leisurely driving around the countryside. Full details of these and other activities are available in the apartment.
Or you could always venture further south to Tyneside and County Durham. English Christianity was cradled here, and the northern heart of the Industrial Revolution grew up on coal and steam. The pride of the North East, which flourishes in our great football teams, also flowers in a great celebration of our past – at such sites as Beamish – where the story of the region has literally been re-built.
HOW TO GET THERE:
From the south and north:
Leave the A1 north of Newcastle at Morpeth. Go into Morpeth town centre and take the B6343 to Cambo, Scots Gap and Mitford for 8 miles. At the Dyke Neuk Pub go straight on for 500m, until you get to the stone pillars on the left-hand side. Turn in and take the left hand drive through the stable yard leading to the house. The apartment is on the left hand side of the house.
Conditions of Hire:
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A deposit of 25% is required at the time of booking. The balance must be paid 4 weeks before arrival. Cancellations: Guests will lose their deposit. |
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Guests are responsible for the care of all furniture and equipment in the Apartment and for leaving it in a clean condition on departing. Damages will have to be paid for by guests on departure. |
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The Booking is made on the undertaking that the property will be placed at the disposal of the hirer on the booked date, but if the owner is prevented from doing so by circumstances beyond their control, the hirer’s deposit or full payment (depending upon what amount has been paid by the date of cancellation) will be returned in full and the hirer will have no claim against the owner of the property. |
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Guests are asked to arrive after 4.00pm on Saturday and must depart by 10am on the day of departure. |
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The person making the booking must be over 18 years of age. In the event of non-arrival and where no notice of late arrival has been received the owner may re-let the property from midday following the date of booking. |
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Pets are welcome with a payment of £5 surcharge per animal per week. Guests are expected to clean up after their pets. Guests must mention their intention to bring pets at the time of booking. |
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Payment: Cheques should be made out to J & E Cookson, or alternatively cash may be sent by registered post. We regret that we cannot accept credit cards. |
PRICES – 2007/2008
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26 May-6 October £450 |
| Mid Season |
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24 March-26 May 6-27 October £375 |
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Other times £325 |
| Special Season |
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Xmas + New Year & Easter £450 £35 per person per night
(£15 per child of 12 or under) |
| WEEKLY LETS |
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from Saturday 4.00pm to Saturday 10.00am |
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maximum 3 nights |
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