Eglingham is a picturesque rural village, situated seven miles to the north-west of the market town of Alnwick.

Harehope Farm is a small hamlet just over a mile from the village. The access land is well served with permissive paths, bridleways and quiet lanes with superb views towards the Cheviot Hills and the Northumberland National Park.  There is an opportunity to see local wildlife - red squirrels, deer, hares and birds of prey have been regularly seen.

There is a regular (daily but not Sunday) bus service to Alnwick and Wooler a quarter of a mile from the cottage.  Details are provided on the local area including days out, public transport, walks, cycling, shopping and where to find local food.

The Tankerville Arms is the popular village pub and restaurant.  The 14th century St. Maurice’s Church may originally have served as a fortified 'pele tower' where villagers could take refuge from marauding bands of cattle thieves, or Border Reivers.  A short distance from the village is Chillingham Castle, reputed to be England’s most haunted, and Chillingham Wild Cattle, thought to be the only pure wild breed in the British Isles.

Alnwick has Fairtrade town status. Alnwick Garden is a world class visitor attraction with spectacular water displays and one of the world’s largest tree houses.  Alnwick Castle, known as ‘The Windsor of the North’ is home to the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland and open to the public in the summer.

Wooler is a small town at the foot of the Cheviots with some interesting independent shops, galleries and plenty of places to eat and drink.

Northumberland is the least densely populated county of England, so peace and tranquility is guaranteed.

Northumberland National Park covers 400 square miles or 103,600 hectares of wild Northumbrian countryside with spectacular scenery, wildlife and history.  The Cheviot Hills are one of the few places left in Britain where you can walk all day without seeing another soul.  There are waymarked walking routes including the Pennine Way, St Oswald’s Way and St Cuthbert’s Way.  NCN route 68, the Pennine Cycleway, also runs through the area.

The Northumberland Heritage Coast is spectacular and varied.  The Farne Islands are superb for boat trips, birdwatching and wildlife.  Lindisfarne, or Holy Island, is thought to be the birthplace of Christianity in England.  The coastline is punctuated by many magnificent castles, including Bamburgh Castle, one of the North’s iconic images.   There are miles of quiet sandy beaches and picturesque harbour villages.  The North Sea Trail and NCN 1, the Coast and Castles route are waymarked for exploring on foot or bicycle.

The cities of Newcastle Upon Tyne and Gateshead are a short journey by rail to the south, with the Scottish borders and Edinburgh to the North.  To the west are the Roman remains of Hadrian’s Wall, one of the North East’s two World Heritage Sites and Kielder Forest and Lake, voted the most tranquil place in Britain.