Make your way up the winding hill which ends in a delightful courtyard spilling over with an eclectic mix of flowers and foliage and you suddenly realize that you are in for a treat. Come in the spring and be bowled over by the stunning display of tulips of all shapes and sizes... or in the summer by the flowers and fragrance... or the autumn... or the winter...
Your friendly hosts Malcolm and Lynne have renovated the 19th century former dairy in a sensitive, environmentally friendly way without compromising on the comfort or facilities of these spacious old buildings.
The sturdy, traditional exteriors of Tallet Country Bed and Breakfast and Swallowfields Country Cottage belie bright and airy interiors.
Gather family and friends together to enjoy this glorious place.
Whether your preference is for bed and breakfast or for self-catering facilities you will be extremely comfortable and well looked after.
Both properties are in a dramatic position situated in the peaceful Northumberland countryside in the tiny hamlet of Coldmartin.
The generously proportioned Swallowfields Country Cottage sits handsomely in its surroundings. So much so it has been recognized for its uniqueness by Visit Britain in its North East England Self Catering Holiday of the Year Awards 2005/2006.
Walk straight out on to the hilltop or over on to the moors for a stunning view of the Glendale Valley away up to the Scottish Borders. There are acres of what seems like your very own rolling green hills and moorland right on the doorstep to explore by foot or on bikes. You’ll want to drink in the landscape of heather moorland, gentle valleys, hills and forests, or set up the barbeque and look and cook!
Whether you are gallivanting golfers, firm friends, weary walkers or romantic couples, come inside and enjoy the spacious rooms. Make yourself at home in the dining kitchen, stop to catch your breath and enjoy the feeling that whatever you need to rustle up a holiday treat is only a hand's reach away. And, after an interesting day out enjoy the welcoming sitting room. Sink back into the large sofas and enjoy the peace and comfort or stretch out and raid the CD collection to set the mood…. There are cavernous bedrooms to roam around in, one with a fun sleeping platform for the young or young at heart! All have comfortable beds and superb showers.
The delightfully relaxed feeling Tallet Country Bed and Breakfast has all modern comforts alongside a homely, non-designery feel.
Graded 5 Diamonds Gold Award, you can choose from two comfortable bedrooms each provided with little treats, including fresh flowers, DVD players, a wide selection of teas and coffees, homemade biscuits and luxurious toiletries.
Relax in the lovely reception areas…there are squishy sofas, cast iron woodburners, rooms flooded with light…..books galore, interesting magazines and a great TV combination equipped with Sky television, DVDs and a surround-sound system.
To introduce you to the tastes of Northumberland using some of the finest local produce Malcolm and Lynne have the ingredients to rustle up a ‘welcome pack’ and breakfast full of goodies! Superb bread is homemade and complements the local honey and homemade preserves. As one might expect from a county that has a strong farming and fishing tradition, flavoursome home-cured bacon, rare-breed pork sausage, and farm eggs are centre stage in your welcome pack or breakfast. We are delighted for you to enjoy the holiday experience of a good old-fashioned, home-cooked breakfast, whether it is us or you who dons the chef's hat!
Should you feel like venturing out further afield Swallowfields Country Cottage and Tallet Country Bed and Breakfast are near to the Northumberland National Park, the scenic Glendale area and the stunningly beautiful Cheviot Hills.
Enjoy the freedom of the open roads and the Heritage Coast, Alnwick and Berwick, Scottish Borders and a myriad of castles, Pele towers, country houses, and gardens are all easily explored. Prepare to be delighted by one of the most beautiful and unspoilt parts of the country rich in history and heritage.
We invite you to enjoy this special place. Take a moment or two to explore our website then find the opportunity to treat yourself to a break at Swallowfields Country Cottage or Tallet Country Bed and Breakfast
You will be welcome.

We are acutely aware of our beautiful surroundings and our responsibility in looking after the environment. Click here for our environmental policy and the measures we take to keep the countryside as natural as it is today.