Gibbs Hill Farm

We went as a group of friends and stayed in the bunk house at Gibbs Hill, the facilities were excellent, comfortable and clean and the family who run the farm and accommodation were very friendly and helpful. There is loads of space to socialise in the accommodation, with a huge dining table in the kitchen area, 2 full size fridge freezers (for beer and BBQ supplies!) and plenty of comfy couches in the lounge area to relax in. We were blessed with sunny weather and sat out on the large veranda all afternoon surrounded by stunning countryside all within walking distance of one of the most iconic and stunning stretches of Hadrians Wall. Would recommend the bunk house for large groups but from what I could see the cottages looked great too so would have no hesitation booking into one of those with the family in the future.

We stayed at Felbridge cottage and we weren't impressed at all. I have checked all listings for this cottage and all are inaccurate, they all need an urgent update. Whilst the location was lovely the cottage was not. We booked this cottage as it states that it has Wifi, it does not. Unless you are under the eves in the bedroom, not convienient or comfortable, this needs to be changed on the websites, we needed to be contactable for my elderly mother and this was not possible. there is no dishwasher and the washing machine is shared with the bunk house next door, not the other cottage and there are restrictions of use and it costs extra to use, not good when we paid a very high price for the cottage. The kitchen wasn't good and needs updating. It wasn't clean, not normal clean never mind Covid clean, crumbs in the breadbin and dirt on the plug switches. We came from an area under tighter restrictions so I took cleaning materials and redid all areas. Cupboards need sorting out as there was an odd assortment of stuff but no oven tray or small bowls.The bathroom was also not good. The sloping roof upstairs isn't practical but cottages often have them, in the bathroom this was difficult as, after others have complained, the shower head attached to the tap had been put on a beam, this just made showering awkward and difficult. I am 5'5'' and I was stood with my head against the shower, the sloping bath made it impossible to stand straight. the shower curtain was too long but didn't cover the bath so the floor got wet. The toilet and bathe were stained, the radiator rusty, the clotheshorses provided were well passed using, rusty and fallong to peices. The bed is not, when zipped together, a super king size as stated, just a normal double. It is also hard as a rock. The bed linen really needs updating as does the bedding, the pillows should have been thrown away long ago. Altogether the cottage is old fashioned and needs an update. It could be lovely but isn't at the moment. Lots needs to be done, change the mat as you go in as it smells and sew the curtain lining back on. Small improvements would help a lot, a good deep clean too.

We rented the whole bunkhouse for a couple of days over New Year and it was great! The kitchen was fully equipped and perfect for bigger groups and the bunk beds surprisingly comfy! The location of the bunkhouse was lovely and peaceful and exactly what we were after! We walked to Sycamore Gap and Twice Brewed and it was only a short car ride back. Val and the others at the farm house were really friendly and helpful but also left us to enjoy our time there without any fuss. I’d definitely recommend this place (especially for groups who might be interested in renting it out fully or for a celebration).