The Maple

Patio area with picnic bench and two wooden lounging chairs. Access around to the outdoor Shaanti Bath area, to the side of the property. 

A 6 ft long, luxurious copper bath, enclosed on 3 sides with the garden side open to allow views over the valley and stargazing.

Shanti Bath Baskets can be added for £20 as an optional extra. The baskets will have two bathrobes, four battery operated lightbulbs in jars, six battery operated tea lights and two bath melts or bath bombs from The Holistic Healing Cabin, and a bar of chocolate.

There is private parking to the rear of the cottage for three cars. 

There is an electric car charger, which is powered by solar panels on the roof of The Maple. Please note due to being solar-powered, cars can only be charged during the day and not at night. 

For safety reasons, please only use the dedicated charger for car charging at this property. Discover alternative electric vehicle charging points here. Alwinton Village at the bottom of the valley has an additional charger if required.

A travel cot and highchair are available on request.

Two well-behaved dogs are welcome at a cost of £20 per dog per stay. They must be clean before access into the property and are not permitted on the furniture or in the bedrooms.

High quality bed linen and towels are provided for guests along with guest toiletries. A hairdryer is provided in each bedroom.

Experience a midnight picnic under the stars!

As an optional extra, Stargazing kits are available to hire at this property. Take your basket down to the garden, set up your midnight picnic and have fun stargazing.

Due to its rural location within a dark skies area, the property is ideally placed to experience the full magnificence of the night sky. Set up your telescope to look for galaxies and planets or see which constellations you can spot using the handy guide.

The basket will include:

A flask for two, Choc Affair hot chocolate, Choc Affair chocolate bar, Northumberland Bakery cookies, two hot water bottles, Stargazing for Beginners guide, Annual Guide to the Night Skies, a practical guide to the key constellations, 10x50 Binoculars, travel telescope, large picnic rug, and two fleece blankets.

Stargazing kits can be booked for use during your stay at a charge of £20.

Take some time to fully relax and rejuvenate and book a treatment with a fully qualified Complementary Therapsit at The Holistic Healing Cabin.

The rustic cabin on the estate, heated with wind felled logs, is a warm and inviting space where guests can enjoy spa treatments. There are various treatments available, such as a soothing aromatherapy massage, a Swedish deep tissue massage, a facial, reflexology or crystal therapy to name a few. Further details will be sent to you before your arrival. Booking in advance is required, subject to availability. Please contact us for further information.

Broadband Wifi is available.

Mobile reception is patchy depending on the network, with Vodafone offering the best connection. There is a landline at the nearby owner property for emergency use.

LPG gas central heating throughout the property. Wood burning stove in the sitting room. Initial supply of logs provided, with extra supplies available from the dedicated log store outside at no extra cost.

Please note that Kidlandee is not on the national grid and is dependent on wind and solar power, with a generator for back-up. This means that the number of electrical appliances in the property is more limited to the key essentials.

While the cottage is situated in a fabulous secluded position, it is important to note that this is accessed by a three mile long Forestry Commission track used by logging lorries which comprises loose gravel and cattle grids. This is steep in places and care should be taken, especially during the winter months, as adverse weather and heavy goods vehicles can leave the track rutted and pot-holed. Please drive slowly paying particular attention to the road surface. Sports cars and low suspension vehicles should be avoided. Four-wheel drive vehicles may be required in winter conditions. Please contact us if you have any concerns.

For guests looking to holiday together, this cottage can be booked alongside seven other properties at Kidlandlee. 

Leyland Barn (sleeping 4), The Old Barn (sleeping 4), Tutor's Lodge (sleeping 4), The School House (sleeping 4) and Chaffinch Cottage (sleeping 4), which adjoins Dipper Cottage (sleeping 6), The Hemmel (sleeping 2), The Willow (sleeping 4), The Elm (sleeping 2), The Oak (sleeping 2).

Upon departure, guests who stay at this property will be offered a 10% discount for use on a future booking at any of the Kidlandlee properties (Chaffinch Cottage, Dipper Cottage, Leyland Barn, Number One Clayport Street, The Hemmel, The Old Barn, The School House, The Willow, The Maple, The Elm, Tutor’s Lodge) This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

If you have previously booked one of the above properties and wish to book another, please contact us providing the lead booker’s name and cottage for the returning guest code.