Dark Sky friendly accommodation in Kielder Water & Forest Park. Twenty Seven B&B - run by wife & husband team Jill & Terry Gregg is your place to stay when exploring Kielder - stay B&B all year round Located in Kielder village - England's most remote village - we are an ideal venue to view the dark skies. Great for all outdoor activities. As the most tranquil place in England the vast Kielder Water & Forest Park is an amazing oasis where adventure and stunning scenery combine in a landscape rarely seen in England. With a 27 mile shoreline Kielder Water is the largest man-made lake in Northern Europe and Kielder Forest the largest planted forest in Northern Europe which means there is plenty to experience and enjoy. Twenty Seven B&B actively supported the application by KW&FP and NNPA for Dark Sky Park Status for the area which was granted at Gold Tier level as Northumberland International Dark Sky Park Kielder is a great arena for outdoor pursuits with plenty of fresh air and clean spring water. If you are into walking orienteering running cycling mountaineering climbing hunting and fishing then Kielder is the place to visit. Nearby attractions for the less active include Kielder Castle Forestry Visitor Centre Kielder Salmon Hatchery tours the renowned Kielder Observatory for the best dark skies in England Kielder Birds of Prey Centre NWL Visitor Centre and Kielder Arts and Architecture. Twenty Seven is an ideal base to explore further afield: Alnwick Gardens & Castle (1.5 hr); Hadrian's Wall forts and path (45 mins); Northumberland coast and castles (2 hr) and Scottish border towns (45 mins). After a busy day you will receive a warm welcome where you will find a comfortable dining conservatory and lounge with log burner. All rooms have towels complimentary tea & coffee making facilities and toiletries. The local pub "the Anglers Arms" is only 5 minutes walk away from the B & B offering pub grub and real ales.

All rooms have colour television with FreeSat decoder hair dryer and tea & coffee making facilities. All rooms are non-smoking. En-suite rooms available.

We are Dark Sky Friendly & actively supported the bid for KWFP & NNPA in achieving Dark Sky Park Status .Astronomy courses available. We are well equipped for walkers and cyclists and have washing and drying facilities and secure cycle storage available. We also do packed lunches with notice. We are the closest accommodation to Kielder Observatory. Evening meals can be arranged in advance during winter months when some local pubs are not open!

Style:

• Unique
• Traditional
• Secluded
• Homely
• Comfortable

Rooms Facilities:

• Wireless internet connection
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Pets allowed
• Non-smoking
• Hairdryer
• Desk
• Colour television
• Alarm clock

Bed Details:

• Twin (single beds)
• Super king-size
• Standard single bed
• Standard double bed
• Single bed
• Fold out bed
• Double bed

Bathroom Details:

• Shower
• Shared bathroom
• En suite

Eco Policy:
We try to minimise the packaging of all items used in the business. We recycle: glass paper card cardboard aluminium and steel cans some plastics. We use local produce especially eggs and meat to minimise food miles and maintain local businesses or combine deliveries with others. We use cfl lightbulbs where appropriate and minimise the number of electronic devices left on standby. We have no external floodlights especially as we are one of the areas with lowest light pollution in UK. We compost organic kitchen waste. We only use our wireless internet when guests actually require access. We do not launder towels daily unless guests request fresh ones.

Amenities:

• Lounge
• Wakeup call
• Non-smoking (throughout)
• Ironing facilities
• BBQ/Picnic area
• Lock-up facility for bicycles
• Internet access (wireless) in public areas
• Airport/Train/Bus pick-up service

Parking:

• Off-site parking
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Number of Rooms: 2

Number of Floors: 2

Mobility Description:
Please see our access statement which is available on our website www. StayKielder. co.uk

Smoking Policy: No smoking

Dining Facilities:

• Twenty Seven prides itself on setting you up for the day with a traditional freshly prepared home cooked breakfast. Full English locally sourced wholesome breakfasts. smoked salmon when available. Fresh filter coffee herb & fruit teas and decaf are available. Packed lunches Afternoon Teas / Soup and a Sandwich and evening meals are available by arrangement in the winter months.

Children Policy: Children welcome

Child Facilities:

• Highchairs
• Cots

Check In Time: 2001-01-01 17:30:00.000

Check Out Time: 2001-01-01 10:00:00.000

Reception Closing Time: 2001-01-01 19:30:00.000

Pet Policy:

• Dogs

Recreation:

• Water activities
• Water-skiing
• Walking
• Rock climbing
• River
• Playground
• Nature trail
• Sailing
• Mountain climbing
• Golf - miniature
• Golf
• Garden
• Fly fishing
• Fishing
• Mountain biking
• Lake
• Kayaking
• Gym off-site
• Golf - driving range
• Football field
• Cycling
• Canoeing
• Bird watching
• Boating
• Archery
• Animal watching

Business Facilities:

• Internet connection (wireless)
• Internet connection (high speed)

Directions:
From east head for Newcastle on the A1 then A69 just past Hexham. Turn right signed Acomb and Chollerford A6079. Follow road through Acomb Wall and Chollerford then pick up signs for Kielder . Once at Kielder Water and you can see the dam follow the C200 for about 8 miles to Kielder village - Station garage is clearly seen on the left. Take the next right turn into Castle Drive. 'Twenty seven' is near the end of the street on the right opposite the Village Store.;