Wash House Cottage

Wash House Cottage is in a row of cottages overlooked by the historical house at Wallington, with the walled garden, woodland, adventure playground and trails all on its doorstep. With neighbouring cottage Laundry Cottage, it was part of the laundry for the main house with estate workers living in flats above. It was improved by Mary Trevelyan in the 1930s upon inheriting Wallington. Look out for the original tile upstairs featuring her name.

The cottage is light, fresh and cosy, with handy features like a boot room and locked bike storage. Downstairs, there’s space to relax by the sitting room’s wood burner, looking out onto mature trees and the courtyard, and to gather round the table in the dining kitchen. Upstairs you’ll find two double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a family bathroom.  

You’ll have your own well-manicured garden at the front of the cottage overlooking the courtyard, and to the rear is an enclosed garden with seating and views of the grounds.

At Wallington there are walks along the riverside, and through woodland and grassy fields. The Dragon cycle trail is great for all ages. You’ll be able to enjoy estate walks in the evening, after other visitors have gone home for the day. While you’re out, spot wildlife including red squirrels, otters and white-clawed crayfish.

During opening hours take a look in the main house, and wander the Walled Garden, Edwardian conservatory and peaceful Mary Pool. You’ll find National Trust places Hadrian’s Wall, Lindisfarne Castle, Seaton Delaval Hall, Gibside and Cragside are also nearby, as well as the beach at Seaton Sluice which is a haven for wildlife and a desginated area of Special Nature Conservation. Visit the villages and towns of Rothbury, Ponteland and Morpeth for shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants.

Wash House Cottage is next door to Laundry Cottage, a National Trust holiday cottage for 5 people. Larger groups can book both cottages together. 

Heating: The house is heated with biomass heating. There is a wood burner in the sitting room. Guests will need to provide any further logs and kindling. Logs can be purchased in local stores or in Rothbury (approximately 8 miles away). 

Parking: There are two allocated parking spaces, located a few yards away from the cottage back door and additional cars may park in the main visitor car park at Wallington.

EV charging: EV charging points are available in the main visitor car park at Wallington. You will need to bring your own charging cables. The provider is RAW Charging. 

Garden: There is an enclosed garden to the rear of the cottage which overlooks the grounds of Wallington. Garden furniture is provided for al fresco dining. There is a locked shed which guests will have access to for storing bikes. There is also a well manicured front garden which guests can access through the front door. This garden is viewable from the main courtyard which visitors will see. Both gardens lead directly into the grounds of Wallington, offering out of hours access.

WiFi: We’re pleased to provide free WiFi access at this accommodation, which is supported by BT. Please note intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and therefore should not be relied upon.

Induction Hob: Guests with a pacemaker should note that there is an induction hob in this cottage.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm.