Bog Mill Holiday Cottages

05/09/2024

05/09/2024

Summer holidays done ✔️
Sunshine forecast ✔️
Kids back at school so quiet again in Northumberland ✔️
Availability in the Stable from 14 September ✔️
Rachel waiting by the phone/ laptop to take your booking ✔️
10% Discount possible with code LASTMINUTESUMMER ✔️

Discount code valid against 7 night stays in the Stable September 2024

31/08/2024

Think we have had Uhtred of Bebbanburg staying in the Stable this week 😉🥰

13/08/2024

Northern lights last night over Bog Mill

08/07/2024

What a lovely guest book entry from todays departing guests, thank you for this amazing sketch

06/07/2024

05/07/2024

Last minute availability, first week of the summer holidays.
**now booked**Stable 20-27 July (sleeps 4)

**only 3 night short break remaining Granary 19-22July (sleeps 4)

Short breaks possible within these dates, full details

We are open from January to December and offer short breaks from October through to April. We want all our guests to feel confident that if they book a holiday with us we are taking care of them fr…

27/06/2024

If you are at a loose end this Saturday, we have spaces for both our ever-popular Monster Pot and new Castle Building workshops. Neither require previous experience and are suitable for all ages, and give participants an opportunity to be creative and mindful in a beautiful part of Northumberland. Finished pots, once fired and glazed, can be collected from the studio in Ford Village, or they can be posted out! So if you aren’t lucky enough to live here, but are lucky enough to be visiting, we can reunite you with your pottery creations, and you’ll get a permanent reminder through the post of your time in the pottery and Northumberland.

www.ravnclay.co.uk/bookings/

22/06/2024

Must admit some guests certainly know how to leave a good impression, cottage spotless and just an ice cream left in the freezer for my morning coffee break 🥰🍦☀️ very welcome on this roaster of a day 😊
Thank you J and J!

21/06/2024

New bedroom soft furnishings

18/06/2024

**now booked**
Unexpected availability for a 3 night short break, weekend of 5-8 July in the Granary (sleeps 4)

The Granary sleeps 4 in two bedrooms. One with king sized bed and one twin bedroom.Spacious open plan kitchen diner and lounge area.Main bathroom with bath and separate shower unit, ensuite to firs…

15/06/2024

New sofa and armchairs day in the Stable. Loving the new blue colour 💙

14/06/2024

This weekend, well worth a visit if you are in the area
https://www.facebook.com/Alnmouthartsfestival

Welcome to Alnmouth arts festival.
A vibrant annual event where the
village throws open its doors to

07/06/2024

Let me know if you spot this special puffin

06/06/2024

Only one week remaining in each cottage this Summer Holidays
Granary 19- 26 July (sleeps 4 + cot)
Stable 20-27 July (sleeps 4 + cot)
Byre 23-30 August (sleeps 2)
Book now https://bogmill.co.uk/prices-and-availability/

Alnwick, Northumberland

18/05/2024

Went here recently and remembered how much I love the quarry garden, well worth a visit. Also for kids the new play area is fantastic.

17/05/2024

Last minute breaks available now
21-24/5 Granary 3 nights (sleeps 4)
31/5- 2/6 2 nights Byre (sleeps 2) £190
5/6- 7/6 2 nights Byre (sleeps 2) £190
6/6 - 8/6 2 nights Stable (sleeps 4) £290

To book www.bogmill.co.uk

Alnwick, Northumberland

10/05/2024

Alnwick sky right now!

07/05/2024

It’s here ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️
Byre vacant 2 nights from tomorrow (8th May price just reduced)
Who can get their bag packed first???

04/05/2024

Last minute availability in the Granary Cottage, short breaks available between 5-10 May (now booked) or 21-24 May before we revert to full weeks for the rest of the season.
Book online

The Granary sleeps 4 in two bedrooms. One with king sized bed and one twin bedroom.Spacious open plan kitchen diner and lounge area.Main bathroom with bath and separate shower unit, ensuite to firs…

29/04/2024

The Northern Lights at Kielder Observatory last night 😮

What a way to celebrate their 16th anniversary and congrats to the observatory for 16 years of stargazing and inspiring people to engage with the universe!

https://www.visitnorthumberland.com/explore/things-to-do/attractions/science-technology/kielder-observatory

25/04/2024

Coffee break time in the sun under this magnificent Cherry Tree this morning, sun even poked out its head. Lovely.
The Granary, Bog Mill, Alnwick.

24/04/2024

Brand new cafe opened today in Alnwick, let me know what it’s like if you visit during your stay ☕️🧁

We have had a great trial day with some lovely customers in our new cafe. Our toasted stotties were a huge hit, the Northumbrian equivalent to a panini. Sold with various fillings but my favourite is the chefs macaroni cheese with streaky bacon. Finished off perfectly with crisps and Tomato and Red Pepper Relish mmmmm

17/04/2024

17/04/2024

Cherry Blossom Season in Alnwick is not just in the Alnwick Gardens, our own beautiful trees are almost at full bloom.
We have some unexpected availability right now if you want to come see the blossom at its best
Granary (sleeps 4) available today until Monday morning, grab yourself a short break this weekend

https://bogmill.co.uk/book-the-granary/

https://www.alnwickgarden.com/blossom-watch-2024/

03/04/2024

We have a few spaces left for pottery castle builders this coming week - just in case the weather stays wet, or simply if you fancy having a go at pottery in a beautiful Northumbrian setting. No experience is necessary, and all materials, tuition etc are provided. There's nothing wrong with the rain of course ... but a warm pottery might be a welcome change!

www.ravnclay.co.uk/bookings/

03/04/2024

Not that it ever rains in Alnwick……but just incase

Ultimate Rainy Day List - please check opening hours with venues direct as some of these venues may not be open today.

I'm sorry I can't list individual venues for the below attractions - there are too many to list here. But do check out and support your locals xx

Theatre
Soft Play
Play Cafe
Dessert Cafe
Swimming Pools
Shopping
Petting Farms with Indoor Play & Animal Barns
Your Local Library
Hot Chocolate / Ice Cream Parlour / Afternoon Tea

For loads more ideas, public transport info and a handy map with the locations of these venues, check out this post; https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2018/03/what-to-do-when-it-rains-in-north-east.html

Key:
🐶 Dogs allowed in most indoor areas

🌧 Free Rainy Days Out in Northumberland 🌧

FREE Barter Books 🐶
FREE Hexham Abbey

🌧Museums / Historical Sites/Galleries/Animals in Northumberland 🌧

Woodhorn Museum
Bailiffgate Museum
Bamburgh Castle State Rooms
RNLI Grace Darling Museum
Lindisfarne Castle
Chillingham Castle
Heatherslaw Corn Mill & FREE Lady Waterford Hall
Hexham Old Gaol 🐶
Ad Gefrin Museum
Berwick Museum & Art Gallery 🐶
The Sill Visitor Centre
Lobster Hatchery
Planetarium at Twice Brewed
Roman Army Museum
Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Visit the Upside Down Room and Spooky Basement at Seaton Delaval Hall
Museum of Classic Sci-Fi
Cragside House & Tea Room
Wallington Hall House & Tea Room
Paxton House
Kielder Observatory

🌧Escape Rooms/Arcades & Gaming/Cinemas in Northumberland 🌧

Northumberland Escape Room (Morpeth)
Project Escape (Hexham)
Vue Cramlington / The Forum Cinema Hexham / Fuse Cinema Prudhoe / The Maltings Berwick
Seahouses Amusements
The Family Fun Centre, Spittal

🌧 Crafty /Arty Rainy Day Ideas in Northumberland 🌧

The Creative Chicken, Bedlington
Pot-a-doodle do Pottery, Berwick

🌧Active Rainy Days Out in Northumberland 🌧

Hive Ten Pin Bowling Hexham / Concordia Cramlington
Clip n Climb Ponteland / Concordia Cramlington
Airbox Bounce

🌧Free Rainy Days Out in NewcastleGateshead 🌧

FREE IKEA SmaLand
FREE Seven Stories
FREE Shipley Art Gallery
FREE BALTIC
FREE Discovery Museum
FREE Laing Art Gallery
FREE Lit & Phil & The Common Room
FREE Great North Museum
FREE The Farrell Centre
FREE Newcastle Cathedral

🌧Museums / Historical Sites / Galleries in NewcastleGateshead 🌧

Victoria Tunnel Tour
St James’ Park Tour
LIFE Science Centre
Newcastle Castle
Newcastle Cathedral

🌧Escape Rooms/Arcades & Gaming/ Animal/ Cinemas in NewcastleGateshead 🌧

Lane 7 - bowling, pool, batting cage, ping pong, darts, karaoke, arcades
YuMe World
Junkyard Golf
CTRL Pad
Four Quarters Arcade Bar
Harry's Game Shack Newcastle
Namco Amusements at Metrocentre
ESCAPE Newcastle, EXIT Newcastle, Escape Key Newcastle
Point Blank Shooting (under 18s events during school holidays)
Everyman / North Tyneside / Cineworld/ Star & Shadow Cinema
NERD Arcade Gateshead
CatPawcino / Meow Cafe / Mog on the Tyne Cat Cafes
Dog and Scone

🌧Crafty/Arty Days Out in NewcastleGateshead 🌧

Canny Crafty Gosforth
Kiln Pottery Studio Gateshead

🌧 Active Rainy Day Ideas in NewcastleGateshead 🌧

Mr Mulligans Crazy Golf
Metrocentre - Tree Top Golf, Bowling, Clip n Climb
Axe Throwing (Hatchett Harrys)
Newcastle Climbing Centre
Climb Newcastle at The Pool Byker
The Valley Climbing Centre
Clip n Climb Newcastle (Benfield Road)
Newcastle Trampoline Park
Jump 360 Newcastle
Jump Giants Gateshead
InflateSpace Newcastle
Mister Twisters Jump Centre
Team Sport Go Karting

🌧 Free Rainy Days Out in Sunderland 🌧

FREE Sunderland Winter Gardens & Museum
FREE National Glass Centre

🌧Museums / Historical Sites / Galleries in Sunderland 🌧

North East Land, Sea and Air Museum 🐶
Souter Lighthouse

🌧Escape Rooms/Arcades & Gaming/Cinemas in Sunderland 🌧

Sunderland Bowl - Bowling/Darts/Shuffleboard and Mini Golf
Escape Rooms Sunderland
Laser Quest Sunderland
Cineworld Boldon/Dalton Park
Seaburn Amusements
Harry's Game Shack

🌧Crafty/Arty Days Out in Sunderland 🌧
Rosebud Ceramics

🌧Active Days Out in Sunderland 🌧

Sunderland Wall
Super Tramp Sunderland Trampoline Park

🌧 Free Rainy Days Out in Teesside 🌧

FREE Dorman Museum
FREE Kirkleatham Museum
FREE Mima Art Gallery

🌧Museums / Historical Sites / Animals/ Galleries in Teesside 🌧

Preston Park Museum & Grounds
Butterfly World
Ormesby Hall
Captain Cook Birthplace Museum

🌧Escape Rooms/Arcades & Gaming/Cinema Days Out in Teesside 🌧

Project Escape Middlesbrough
Level X Middlsbrough
Showcase Cinema DeLuxe Teesside Park
Amusement Arcades at Redcar
Amusement Arcades at Saltburn by the Sea

🌧Active Rainy Day Ideas Rainy Days Out in Teesside 🌧

Putter Chaos Middlesbrough
Larry's Lanes
Billingham Ice Rink & Forum
Hollywood Bowl Stockton
Rock Antics Middlesbrough
Clip n Climb Stockton
Jump 360 Stockton
Team Sport Go Karting

🌧Free Rainy Days Out in North Tyneside 🌧

FREE Stephenson Railway Museum

🌧Museums / Historical Sites / Animal/ Galleries Days Out in North Tyneside 🌧

Tynemouth Aqaurium
Segedunum Roman Fort
St Mary's Lighthouse
Bad Cat Cafe Wallsend
Escape Rooms/Arcades & Gaming/Cinema Days Out in North Tyneside
Flight Simulator Brunswick Villate
Pirate Escape Rooms Whitley Bay
Gutterball Arcades / Virtual Darts /Pool
Odeon Silverlink
JamJar Cinema
Amuseument Arcades at Whitley Bay
Arcade Warehouse Royal Quays
Retro Bay Cafe Whitley Bay

🌧Crafty/Arty Days Out Rainy Days Out in North Tyneside 🌧

Katie's Craft House Whitley Bay
HotPotz Pottery Whitley Bay

🌧Active Rainy Day Ideas Rainy Days Out in North Tyneside 🌧

Whitley Bay Ice Rink
Gutterball Bowling & Roller Rink
Inflata Nation Royal Quays
Jump 360 Benton

🌧Free Rainy Days Out in South Tyneside 🌧

FREE The Word
FREE South Shields Museum & Animal Corner

🌧Museums / Historical Sites / Galleries Days Out in South Tyneside 🌧
Jarrow Hall Museum & Hive Cafe 🐶

🌧Escape Rooms/Arcades & Gaming/Cinema Days Out in South Tyneside 🌧

Enigma Escapes
Virtual Darts The Dunes
Arcades at Ocean Beach
The Customs House

🌧Active Rainy Day Ideas in South Tyneside 🌧

Simonside Adventure Climbing Wall
Override Indoor Skate Park
The Urban Factory

🌧Rainy Days Out in Durham 🌧

Free Rainy Days Out in Durham
FREE Locomotion Shildon
FREE Durham Cathedral
FREE Sensory Play at Theatre Hullabaloo
FREE Museum of Archaeology / Palace Green
FREE Oriental Museum Durham

🌧Museums / Historical Sites / Galleries Days Out in Durham 🌧

Bowes Museum
Ushaw Historic House
National Museum of Royal Navy, Hartlepool
Auckland Castle and Spanish Gallery

🌧Escape Rooms/Arcades & Gaming/Cinema Days Out in Durham 🌧

Lane 7 Interactive Darts / Pool / Batting Cage / Shuffleboard / Arcades
Escape Rooms Durham
Odeon Luxe Durham
Gala Cinema
Gaming Hideaway Bishop Auckland
Sim King Gaming Darlington
Crafty/Arty Days Out Rainy Days Out in Durham

🌧Active Rainy Day Ideas Rainy Days Out in Durham 🌧

Lane 7 Bowling
Holmside Park Activity Centre
Durham Climbing Centre
Infinite Air Trampoline Park
TopGear Karting

For loads more ideas, public transport info and a handy map with the locations of these venues, check out this post; https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2018/03/what-to-do-when-it-rains-in-north-east.html

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