The Hay Barn Cottage is the self catering unit on the ground floor of the former hay barn at Bush Nook from which it gets its name. The barn was probably a communal barn when Bush Nook was a working farm more than 50 years ago.

The renovations to the hay barn began in May 2002 when we reluctantly had to replace the original stone flag roof with a lighter slate one, which was completed in early 2003.

The lower part, the Hay Barn, is used for self catering whilst the upper level provides additional rooms for the guest house. These are accessed by an outside stone staircase with a superb view over the surrounding countryside.

The Hay Barn has been restored to retain as many features of the original property as possible. It has one double bedroom which overlooks the garden.

There is a separate bathroom which offers visitors the best amenities possible with a bath (with integral shower) for those long hot soaks after a good days walking in Hadrian's Wall Country.

The lounge area is spacious, light and tastefully furnished and has a bed settee for occasional extra visitors. Its got great views over the beautiful surrounding countryside through the original barn door entrance and also over the garden which is accessible through a doorway leading from the lounge area.

The kitchen (which is beamed) has been carefully thought out in order to provide visitors with everything they might need whilst staying for their holiday. It has got a dishwasher, washer, fridge, microwave, oven and separate hob. There is a dining area alongside the kitchen which is equipped with a good sized table and chairs.

As part of the package all bedding, towels and tea towels are included as are lighting and heating.

There is a 'Welcome Pack' to greet you on your arrival which contains basic initial needs for your first breakfast. There is a small shop/post office in the

village of Gilsland and the nearest supermarket shopping is about ten minutes drive away in either Haltwhistle or Brampton.

"The Hay Barn" has its own off road parking area and also a good sized garden which is being landscaped, where you can enjoy the views over the open countryside which surrounds Bush Nook.

There is also outdoor seating and a table if the weather is suitable for eating and relaxing in the garden.