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Northumberland’s Summer Festivals and Events
Fancy attending a festival without the noisy neighbours, freezing cold tents and dare we even mention the portaloos?Thanks to our stunning range of properties across

Independent Shops Not to Miss When Staying At Our Properties
While you’re out exploring the great Northumberland countryside, why not head into our historic towns and sample some of the amazing independent stores of Hexham,

Our Favourite Northumberland Wedding Venues
As the warmer weather comes, so does the wedding season. Northumberland has many amazing wedding venues to choose from, so whether you’re looking for a

Look up to the Skies!
Over the next few months, if you’re staying with us in The Steadings, The Byres or Charlton Gate, you’ll be right at the heart of the action of the

Visit us at Hexham Abbey Wedding Fair
Springtime in Hexham is simply beautiful, and the icing on the cake has to be the stunning couples and their loved ones that we begin to welcome at our Hexham House Apartments as the wedding season well and truly kicks off.

“For the Love of the North” as Guests at Seal Cottage!
On a cold January Saturday we waited at Central Station for our train to take us along the beautiful Tyne Valley to our weekend getaway in the lovely surroundings of Hexham.
Our Favourite Spring Walks
Here at Wooden Star Cottages, we’re very lucky to have the great Northumberland countryside surrounding all of our stunning properties.

A Big Welcome to the 1900 Festival
A Big Welcome to the 1900 Festival
Calling all history-lovers, walking-enthusiasts and keen-travellers, it’s time to tick Hadrian’s Wall off your bucket list.

Exclusive Wedding Party Hire at Hexham House Apartments
Wedding season is fast approaching, and here at Wooden Star Cottages we’ve been getting in the spirit after Lydia and Duncan selected our stunning Hexham House Apartments to accommodate their wedding party for the weekend.

Alternative Weekends Away!
Going away for the weekend doesn’t have to just be about you and your significant other, (although we have the perfect spot for that too with our Studio at Shellbraes!) Getting the girls together is always a treat too, here at Wooden Star Cottages, we’ve come up with some alternative weekends away.

Our Top 3 Northumbrian Coastal Picks!
Our Top 3 Northumbrian Coastal Picks are the places we escape too when the rolling hills of Northumberland are hanging onto the clouds!

Exclusive In Cottage Catering Services!
Whatever your reason for getting together in a Wooden Star Cottages property we can offer In Cottage Catering Services to help make your stay extra special!

Activities for the Kids with Wooden Star Cottages
There’s fun for all the family when you book a stay with us in Northumberland. So to keep the little ones busy we’ve put together