Some excerpts from the website of Lee Farm that might be useful
A traditional stone built Northumbrian farmhouse benefiting from full
central heating throughout, The Lee offers bed and
breakfast accommodation of the highest standard. Guests begin their days with a traditional farmhouse
breakfast which is served using local produce when at all possible - A real Taste of Northumberland!
Breakfasts are served in the relaxing atmosphere of the guests'
dining room. To view a sample menu, please click. Guests have exclusive use of the adjoining
lounge with comfy chairs and colour
TV and VCR. It's the ideal place to relax and unwind after a days exploring - or to plan the activities for the day to come. In the winter, there is a cosy log fire to snuggle up to. To take a look around this delightful
room using the latest QuickTime technology, please click. There are
three guest bedrooms, all decorated and appointed to a high standard, each with a colour
TV, as well as full
hospitality trays (including hand made biscuits - yum, yum!),
hairdryers and views. Briefly, the
bedrooms are appointed as follows : Can be used as a
Double, Twin or Family Room.
Private Bathroom, with
Bath Shower. There is also a sun
room / conservatory - Complete with Applejack, our Victorian Rocking Horse! And there are well kept large
gardens for guests to wander, or just sit on the grass. Ample off-road private
parking for your cars with pets by arrangement. We are open all year round (The ideal winter retreat!) and our current rates are: Rates from £35.000 - £37.50 per person per night
Lee Farm has the facilities of several
rooms within the farmhouse used on a Bed
Breakfast basis. The farmhouse has direct access from the road with good gravelled and secure
parking area at the side and front of the property. The
parking area is well lit in the dark by spotlights directed onto the house. Access from this area is gained via the conservatory door with a 830mm effective opening width (approx) and three shallow (10mm) steps and a door thresh. Internally the farmhouse has large amounts of circulation space, good colour and tone contrast and a good mix of both natural and domestic light giving a light and airy feel. The large
dining room has good space, good colour and tone contrast and lots of light from two windows and domestic lighting. The guests
lounge has good space, good colour and tone contrast and lots of light from both natural and domestic lighting. All
bedrooms are on the first floor, accessed via a shallow curved staircase with 15 easygoing steps. The stairs are supported by a solid handrail to the right(ascending).
Bedrooms have either en-
suite or private facilities, however it is recommended that in order to give added support for guests hand rails be fitted to all
showering/
bath areas. An additional
shower room can be available on the ground floor. All
bedrooms are spacious with good colour tone contrast and good lighting. Summary The farm may not be fully accessible to all disabled people due to the location of
bedrooms, however all ambulant disabled people will be well catered for.
Northumberland is England's most northerly county, and many would say, the most beautiful. For those interested in the history of England, the ancient kingdom of Northumbria has many sites of interest; From a multitude of castles including those at Dunstanburgh, Bamburgh, and Lindisfarne to the extensive Roman remains dotted along. All of which are within easy travelling distance from The Lee. And the National Trust properties of Wallington Hall and Cragside House are only a few minutes drive away. For an unforgettable day, take a
trip to the. One of the regions most talked about destinations - with a variety of specialist
gardens and attractions including; The Grand Cascade, The Poison
Garden and the world's largest Tree House! For the walker and nature lover, Northumberland offers wild and unspoilt areas such as the 400 square miles that is the. Northumberland National Park. Which just happens to be on our very doorstep! The nearby coastline also offers spectacular walking and scenery with mile upon mile of sandy beaches and rugged dunes. For the sporty, we have miles of cyclable bridle ways, great fishing in nearby rivers and more
golf courses than you could possibly play on! (Including one at Rothbury). The nearby village of Rothbury offers a number of
pubs,
restaurants, cafes and take aways. And if you really yearn for the city life, the bustling city of Newcastle upon Tyne is within easy reach.
Your hosts at The Lee farm are Susan Aynsley, her husband Paul and their daughter Vicky. Our English Tourist Board Gold Award winning Farm House consists of three individual
ensuite bedrooms, all equipped to a very high standard within the delightful stone built farmhouse. We are proud to have been named the, Pride of Northumbria - Bed
Breakfast of the year, in 2001. The Lee is a working livestock. so there is always plenty to see and do right on our doorstep. is often referred to as, England's last Wilderness with beautiful and varied countryside and almost endless sandy beaches. There are also more castles and fortifications than any other county in England, so don't forget that camera! We very much hope you enjoy this virtual
tour to The Lee Farm, and look forward to
meeting you in person in the very near future. Accessibility Statement a lazy grace production
We have amassed a huge amount of kind comments in our visitors guestbook over the years, and felt it important to share just a small selection with you hope you will be inspired to come and add your own! Elegant, yet warm cosy: All our needs met. Thanks!. Fabulous. A wonderful house, lovely people and great
breakfasts.. Exceptional! You gave us everything we could have wished for - Thank you!. It is by far the best BB we have stayed in we will definitely be back when we visit the area again.. Best place ever, pleasure to have been here, will be a pleasure to return.....we hope to continue coming back for many years to come.. A+ in all respects.. An oasis of peace friendliness. Thank you.. Surrounding area only topped by excellent accommodation.. Many thanks. Beautiful, peaceful Perfect.....yours was the nicest placed we had stayed.. Lovely
rooms - Wonderful
breakfasts.. Absolutely wonderful. So friendly. Best ever.. Perfect in every way. Thank you!. Thank you for a wonderful stay. This is a beautiful place.. Beautiful place, wonderful people.. Can we live here please??!!. Excellent once again. See you next year.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss any queries or questions you may have regarding the Bed and
Breakfast holiday accommodation at The Lee Farm. Please feel free to contact us by any of the methods below: Mrs Susan Aynsley, The Lee Farm, Nr Rothbury, Longframlington, Morpeth, Northumberland. NE65 8JQ. If you would prefer, you could fill in the enquiry form below and we will get back to you as quickly as possible :
The Lee is a working livestock farm covering some 1200 acres and is part of the Duke of Northumberland's estate. The Aynsley family have farmed here for over 125 years. All of the jobs on the farm are carried out by Paul, his father and one farm worker, Tim. The award-winning sheep flock at The Lee are North Country Cheviots, a hardy breed developed many generations ago in this very area. Like the Aynsley family themselves, the sheep are very much a part of the Northumbrian countryside! We also have a herd of 210 suckler cows, who graze the open fields throughout the spring, summer and autumn months and who are housed throughout the winter. Guests are allowed to wander wherever they wish throughout the farm - But please remember to shut the gates! And we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about the farm and farming. During lambing time (beginning mid. March) there are always a few extra mouths to feed in the form of pet lambs, and guests are more than welcome to grab a bottle and help out! The farm terriers are always on hand to provide amusement and there antics are often referred to as, Better than the telly!! And then there is Domino, the miniature pony who stands a whopping 31 inches high - despite the diminutive size, he is ALWAYS ready for treats and will make friends with you in an instant if you offer some food. We strive to make your holiday stay with us at The Lee to be as enjoyable and memorable as we possibly can. Don't forget to take a look at what our previous guests have said about their stay in the
We are located almost centrally in the county of Northumberland, making The Lee the ideal base for exploring this beautiful and varied county. The Lee is situated south east from the pretty village of Rothbury. Look out for our signs on the B6342 and the B6344. If you would like a more route accurate map then please to visit the multimap website. Please feel free to print off this map, and if you need further directions etc, please don't hesitate to