Groups of up to 6 & individuals are welcomed to this North Pennine Bunkhouse directly on the C2C cycle route and the Isaacs Tea Trail Loop for walkers.
Situated close to the historic Nenthead mines site in the centre of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and UNESCO Global Geopark. Mill Cottage Bunkhouse sleeps up to 6 in an upstairs bunkroom. Each “ship’s cabin” bunk has curtains for privacy and an internal light and shelf. Downstairs there is a small well equipped kitchen and sitting/ dining room with TV and WiFi.
A self-catering continental breakfast can be provided. A community shop and bike repair shop are close by in the village, there is also the Hive cafe for great food.
The bunkhouse is located right on the C2C cycle route and is a short walk away from Isaac’s Tea Trail in the outstanding countryside of the Roof Of England, making it the perfect base for cyclists and walkers alike. There is lockable bike storage and car parking available. Book by the bed or book the whole bunkhouse.
Take the A689 from Alston. In Nenthead opposite Methodist Chapel (the Hive cafe) turn right, go through Nenthead mine's car park, Mill Cottage is 200 yards further up the single track on the left, directly opposite Nenthead mine site.
Welcome back to an old favourite bunkhouse in the North Pennines AONB
July 26th 2022
To the delight of C2C cyclists, walkers and lovers of the remoteness of the North Pennines, Mill Cottage Bunkhouse in Nenthead is taking guests again. Formerly known as the Assay Office Bunkhouse and now under new ownership, the bunkhouse is open to individuals, couples and small groups of up to 6 people. Dogs are welcome (by arrangement), a continental breakfast can be provided and you’ll find a cafe, community shop and bike repair centre in the nearby village.
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Mill Cottage in Nenthead sleeps up to 6 people.. Each bunk has blinds for privacy & an internal light & shelf. Downstairs is a small well equipped kitchen and a sitting/dining room. Optional continental breakfast is available and there is a cafe and shop in the village close by. Perfect for walkers.