18 hours Ago By Stephanie Chase
TUCKED away in the woods surrounding Tiptoe Farm, on the banks of the River Till in Northumberland, are two Scandi-style “tree cabins”, each sleeping two people, built to blend into the forest backdrop. You’ll struggle to choose where to relax here. 4 The TipToe retreat in Northumberland has two Scandi-style 'tree cabins' 4 The gorgeous cabins have everything you need to relax Will it be in the marshmallow-soft, super-king bed with a Velux window above for waking up to dawn skies? Or perhaps you’ll unwind under the stars in the outdoor Jacuzzi bath, the sounds of deer and the babbling brook the only noises to disturb you.
Then, of course, there’s the mirrored woodland sauna yards from your cabin’s front door. There’s also a chic kitchen, including a Nespresso Pixie, a smart TV and a stylish bathroom with divine green-cedar-and-lavender-scented Laura Thomas Co products. read more on travel HOL YEAH! How I booked 4 family trips including big hol abroad & 5-day break for under £1k TOP SPOT One of the UK's oldest beach bars to open new rooftop terrace in time for summer WHAT WE LOVED Tiptoe truly is a retreat for the body and soul.
A 90-minute bread-making workshop with baker Pauline Beaumont, £45 per person, is like a therapy session, chatting and kneading the dough. Plus, the satisfaction when your cheese soda bread comes out of the oven is just wonderful. You’ll also find a Pilates studio on site, where a one-on-one class, £25, will leave you feeling both calm and energised.
Most read in Best of British ISLE BE SEEING YOU Scotland's 'greatest islands' revealed after 20 year adventure by expert BLOOMING MARVELLOUS Best place to spot Cherry blossom in Scotland revealed PARKING MAD Full list of major Scots airport drop-off & pick-up prices this summer revealed GOLD STANDARD Scotland's best beach revealed as iconic movie spot tops list WHAT WE DIDN’T LOVE The woodland sauna is only available 3-7pm and is shared with the other cabin, which limits opportunities to work up a sweat. OUT AND ABOUT After top-notch, hearty dishes? 4 At The Potted Lobster try the Shetland mussels with crusty bread Head to The Collingwood Arms, just a 10-minute drive away in Cornhill-on-Tweed, to tuck into crayfish mille-feuille, £11.50, local-ale-battered haddock and chips, £17.
50, and green apple and cinnamon sorbet, £2.50 per scoop ( Collingwoodarms.com ).
Those with furry friends will love a trip to The Hirsel, a 500-acre park nearby with a stunning lake. After walking up an appetite, head to The Homestead Cafe for a cheddar and Hirsel apple chutney toastie, £9.50, then browse the artisan shops selling farm produce and local craftware – think ceramics and pheasant feather art ( Hirselhomestead.
co.uk ). 4 Wander the stunning three-mile beach near Bamburgh castle You’re just 40 minutes from Northumberland’s award-winning coastline, and the historic town of Bamburgh, with its imposing castle, which featured in Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny.
Soak up the drama of countless battles in The Armoury and channel your inner Professor Jones in the archaeology museum, stuffed with extraordinary finds. Entry costs £18.75 per person ( Bamburghcastle.
com ). Read more on the Scottish Sun HAGING ON Rangers star 'wants to LEAVE' as he's linked with Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce SINISTER ATTACK Woman, 72, & boy, 12, attacked by Daniel rivals as gangland feud spreads Next, wander the stunning three-mile beach, before retreating to The Potted Lobster for a slap-up lunch of Shetland mussels with crusty bread, £14, and a 10oz Northumberland sirloin with hand-cut chips, £38, washed down with a glass of crisp Château de Berne rosé, £11.25 ( Thepottedlobster.
co.uk ). THE DAMAGE Stays at Tiptoe Retreat cost from £185 per night ( Tiptoeretreat.
co.uk )..
