Hunting Hall Green Holidays

What our guests say about a visit to

The Fuffins

We are always grateful for the kind words our guests write in the visitor’s book. Thank you to everyone who has contributed; your enthusiasm and encouragement are inspiring!

To the Fuffins we’ll drink many toasts,
It is run by such wonderful hosts.
It has peacocks and pigs,
Archaeological digs –
We’ll come back, and then haunt it as ghosts!

...on 2^nd thoughts...

… but it really just wouldn’t be right,
To give anybody a fright –
So we’ll be most discreet,
Keep things clean, wipe our feet,
Weed the garden, and keep out of sight.

Richard and Helen, York, October 2022

Our second time at Hunting Hall and we have absolutely loved returning to The Fuffins for a wonderful week (which is not long enough!). It was lovely walking the farm trail again and seeing all the work which has been done in the last couple of years, plus the beautiful birthday bridge. The girl’s will miss Winston [the farm cat], specially seeing him appear at the kitchen door every day! There’s so much to see and do in this area, you don’t need to travel far. Karen’s recommendation of The Hirsel Estate was superb as the rhododendrons were spectacular. It is so peaceful here – the only sounds are the birds and the sheep – Hunting Hall is a really special place thanks to Karen and Tom. We have never seen so many hares in one day as we did on the farm trail, plus deer. We’re coming back to experience it again – and thank you for the welcome treats - much appreciated – the cake was divine. Thank you, Karen and Tom, for everything!x

Kelly, Jonathan, Erin and Daisy, York, May 2025

Our 5th or 6th visit to Hunting Hall and 2nd in The Fuffins. We love it here, the beautiful house, warm welcome of yummy cakes, and fantastic hosts. We’ve ventured further on the farm trail this year, loved Karen’s Birthday Bridge. Seen lots of deer, hares, rabbits, fox and so many birds, which I love. Loved our walk to the Lowick Village Shop, the breakfast at the Black Bull was brilliant – a great find. Thank you, as always, we love our holidays here. See you next May x

Tracey, Andrew, Theo and Willow, Mirfield, August 2025

Our second visit to The Fuffins but we’ve lost count of the number of times we have been to Hunting Hall and stayed in Newt Cottage. Over the years we have always looked forward to our weekly stay at Hunting Hall. Driving up the A1 and spotting the familiar signs leading up to our haven is always exciting. Karen and Tom are special people, who make our world a special place. Their influence on our environment motivates us to do our bit too. See you next year. Loads of love, Nick and Chris xxxxxx.

Nick and Chris, Merseyside, May 2025

We have had a wonderful break in this beautiful cottage –so hard to choose between Fuffins and Newt now! Thank you so much for your kind and generous hospitality.

Carolyn and Ian, Skelton, January 2026

Our fifth stay in The Fuffins and, as always, we’ve loved every minute. Hunting Hall is so pretty at this time of year, and we’ve really enjoyed our farm walks. So much hard work has gone on since our last visit and it was great to see all the new trees, the birthday bridge and the pond renovations. We’ve been to all of our favourite places, and even added some new ones to the list. Thank you so much, Karen, Tom and Winston, for making us feel so welcome. We’re really sad to be leaving but look forward to seeing you again next year.

Viv and Paul, Kent, May 2025

Lovely quiet and peaceful stay. Lots of great wildlife sightings. Really enjoyed our time here. Thank you for sharing this beautiful space with us.

Ceri, Mark and Judith, Wetherby and Harrogate, October 2025

Our second visit to Northumberland and it will not be our last. A lovely week in The Fuffins and we walked far too far, it’s hard to pick the best walk as they were all different and amazing, big bonus – sunshine all week, we wish we had brought our shorts. Thanks, Karen and Tom.

Fiona and Martin, Aberdeenshire, October 2025

Thank you for another wonderful stay. We have enjoyed new walks and places to visit, as well as revisiting places from our last visit. A brilliant trip to Holy Island, Cragside and more great pizzas at the Cheviot Brewery. We hope to be back again.

Katy and Dave, Chesterfield, September 2025

We have loved every minute of our time in your ‘oh so cosy cottage’. There was nothing we could fault! Kitchen was beautifully equipped and beds so snuggly! Extremely warm. A beautiful area to explore, we were so lucky with the weather. Thank you very much. This must be the origin of the expression ‘magnetic north! Really enjoyed our trip to the Farne Islands and Lindisfarne. Thank you, Karen and Tom, for everything. We feel sure we will see you again.

Beverley and Richard, Philip and Marion, Sporle and Chelmsford, September 2025

What a wonderful, magical place. We’ve had a brilliant time exploring Northumberland and relaxing in this comfortable cottage surrounded by beautiful landscape. Thank you!

Rachel and James, London, November 2025

We’ve had a wonderful week – restful and relaxing after a stressful and emotional few weeks. Thank you, Karen and Tom, for your fantastic hospitality and kindness. We’ve missed H.H. in 2024, so it’s amazing to see the changes and all the hard work both of you have done. The farm trail was super, especially the Iron Age info. boards and the recently drained Meg’s Pond. We’ve visited some of our favourite places and a few new ones too. We very much look forward to staying in The Piggery for the first time next June.

Graeme and Andrea, Warboys, August 2025

Another lovely visit! Enjoyed vising all our favourite spots along with some new ones! Meg’s Wood has grown so much! We first came 17 years ago and the trees were just shrubs. Karen and Tom were welcoming as always. Thank you Hunting Hall!

Toni, Will and Teigen, Beverley, August 2025

A lovely two week stay partly enjoying local environs and partly venturing out. House was very comfortable and the information provided goes beyond anything we’ve seen before. Tremendous eco-focus all around. We ventured to various places[. . .] Many thanks to Karen and Tom.

Chloe, Alex and Norah, Larbert, July 2025

One of many returning visits. As welcoming and peaceful as ever. Enjoyed the new farm trail and information. Good to see all the ecological changes. Thank you, Karen and Tom. We will be back!

Jane and Ian, Cumbria, July 2025

Another lovely week exploring this beautiful part of Northumbria – and visiting old favourites. Thank you, Karen and Tom, for your warm welcome, all the treats, and another very comfortable stay in The Fuffins. Looking forward to coming back next year.

Claire, James and Joe, Edinburgh, June 2025

Another wonderful visit to The Fuffins! The boys loved it as usual, especially Will as he can roam about safely and visit his old friends, the animals! Fuffins never changes (I’m glad to say) and we always love coming here. Lovely to see you again, Karen and Tom. See you again next year!

Brenda, Jim, Fynn and Will, Osset, June 2025

Thank you for your warm and generous welcome. We enjoyed the bread, cake and all the other goodies! We’ve so appreciated the peace and tranquillity of Hunting Hall. It truly is an inspiring place to stay. The notes for the farm trail added a lot to the walk. Saw hares, dragonflies, a flying heron and identified 30 different birds - with the help of an app! Thank you, Karen and Tom, for sharing this beautiful place with us.

Margaret and David, Peebles, June 2025

Loved our time here once again. Delicious ginger cake left for us. Discovered the Cheviots for the first time – so beautiful, wild and scenic. Look forward to our next visit.

Alison and Alec, Nr. Saltburn, April 2025

Our third time at Hunting Hall and another fabulous week! We thoroughly enjoyed the very comfortable cottage and its stunning garden and views and, of course, the farm and all its animals and farm trail. Following the great suggestions in the folder we did some great walks, including Blawearie, Cuthbert’s Cave etc. We also did a boat trip and saw the puffins, visited Housesteads, popped over to Lindisfarne and fitted in some beach cricket on a stunning local beach. A highlight of the week was the Palm Sunday procession, with Freddie the farm’s donkey at the front! The Black Bull was excellent, with a beautiful walk back in the evening sunshine. Thank you so much to Karen and Tom for sharing their beautiful home with us, making us so welcome, and the fabulous specially gluten free treats! We will be back ♥

Kiri, Andrew, Maia and Rory, West Sussex, April 2025

Such and amazing week here with so much lovely spring sunshine. We enjoyed seeing the lambs going out in the field and visiting our favourite places (Cragside, Wallington, Howick Hall, Cheswick Beach, Ford Moss). We also added in some new adventures (The Hirsel thank you for the suggestion Karen) and were lucky enough to see dolphins on our boat trip to the Farne Islands  We can’t wait to come back Thank you, Karen and Tom.

Henry, Bella, Bemn and Naomi, Upminster, April 2025

A super week, loved our daily animals check. Lucky enough to see a lamb being born  Beautiful cottage and sparkling clean. Farm trail is great. Trips out to Bamburgh, Holy Island, Alnwick Garden, Eyemouth. Thank you for all your work – it means a lot to us. P.S. – nice birthday bridge, Karen! 

Steve and Gill, Kendal, Tim and Liz, Biggleswade, March 2025

Possibly our 4th or 5th visit to Hunting Hall. Our first visit to The Fuffins. Just wow!! We loved Newt Cottage but as the kids grew the Fuffins is magical. Tom and Karen’s welcome, as always, is faultless, the chocolate cake was amazing and the bread enjoyed by all. There are so many magical memories created here; the donkey delivering treats and Easter Eggs to our door will never be forgotten. Helping Tom in the lambing shed, bottle feeding and carrying lambs. I’ve never seen a 13 year old as enthralled. Hunting Hall feels like home, the warm welcoming smell of fresh linen, little touches, beautiful garden. We can’t recommend it enough and have already re-booked. A huge ‘thank you’x.

Tracey, Andrew, Theo and Willow, Mirfield, April 2024

This is our first visit to The Fuffins and most definitely will not be our last. There is just so much to see and do within a few miles. We have walked the farm trail quite a few times and have always seen deer and hares… and most importantly the welcome from Karen and Tom is second to none, the cottage is amazing and the cake and bread which was made and left for us by Karen was faultless. There is so much more to see and do. We will be back countess times, of that I am sure. Be safe, say safe and be happy. Thank you. P.S. How could I forget to mention all the animals and peacocks who bring so much to this whole experience. .

Lyn and Steve, Shropshire, May 2024

Lost count now of the number of times we have been to Hunting Hall. We haven’t, however, stayed in The Fuffins before; we always chose Newt Cottage. Both cottage are stunning and by far the best we have every stayed in. As usual you have both made our holiday so pleasurable. Your commitment to looking after our world in this ‘Garden of Eden’ makes it such a special place. You also look after your guests with so much love and care it is always a treat and a very special place to come back to time and time again. Thank you so much, Karen and Tom, we will see you again next year. Look after yourselves, too. xxxxxxxxxxx

Nick and Chris, The Wirral, May 2024

Another perfect week, thank you. We don’t want to go home but will definitely be back. x

Jane, Rob, Jack and Grace, Yorkshire, October 2024

Thank you for a wonderful week in your cosy, clean cottage. We have had a brilliant time; a week has not been long enough! We enjoyed the farm trail and meeting all the animals, especially Winston [the farm cat]. We have done some wonderful walks and found many lovely teashops and pubs. Thank you for all the welcome gifts and flowers too.

Katy and Dave Stiles, Chesterfield, October 2024

Thank you for such a warm welcome and incredibly peaceful stay. Enjoyed your farm and livestock and farm trail, especially the blue flowers: borage and [phacelia]. Enjoyed all the birds, delightful watching them on the bird feeders. Marvellous place from which to explore the wider area, too. All the very best for your future here and many, many thanks! X

Peter and Sarah, Keighley, October 2024

Thank you so much, Karen, Tom, family and team. This is such a special place and it’s been wonderful to see all you are achieving here, as well as experience the beauty of Northumberland more widely. All the kind and welcoming touches such as the lovely cake, bread, flowers etc. were also hugely appreciated.

The Towers and the Laceys, Cambridge, August 2024

Thank you for making us so welcome and comfortable and for the gifts and flowers awaiting us. We have had a lovely time here.

Tony and Jane, York, October 2024

Thank you, Karen and Tom, for making us so welcome. We have greatly enjoyed the cottage and farm trail, plus the magnificent cake.

David and Amanda Eichler, Stamford, August 2024

A wonderful stay – Karen, you made us all feel so welcome.

Ian, Emily and Hareton, London, August 2024

Another lovely, relaxing week at the farm – lots of beach walks this time in wind, rain and baking heat! Thank you, Karen and Tom for such a warm welcome back – and all the extra treats as usual. Already looking forward to coming back next summer!

Claire, Jim and Joe, Edinburgh, July 2024

Once again our stay in Fuffins has sped by! It’s always the same, year after year [Brenda and Jim were among our very first guests in 2006 and have come back every year ♥]. We love it here! The boys had a great time too, especially our grandson, Will, who went to see the ‘Dig’ [the archaeology excavation at the farm’s Iron Age settlement] with his Grandad.

Brenda, Jim, Will and Fynn, Burnley, June 2024

Great place. We loved the animals and saw the baby cows. Enjoyed it as always. Thank you to Karen and Tom (Matthew aged 11)

Sarah, Robert, Matthew and Joseph, Newcastle, May 2024

Dear Karen and Tom, Thank you both so much for another wonderful stay at The Fuffins. Everything has been perfect, as always xxx

Sue and John, North Nottinghamshire, May 2024

Thank you again for a lovely stay and making my 60th birthday so special. The Fuffins is so special. Karen and Tom, we shall be sad to leave you. You have achieved so much, plain to see when you do the walk around the farm. You are the most wonderful hosts and a beautiful, magical place to stay. Thank you!

Ian and Melanie, Lincolnshire, May 2024

Another lovely week at The Fuffins! Boys have thoroughly enjoyed the farm as always, giving Tom a hand with mucking out and the company of the loveliest Mist, Queen and Winston [the farm sheep dogs and cat]. Thank you for such a lovely week, of course we will be back.

Sally, Guy, Walter and Rupert, Buckinghamshire, April 2024

We have had such a wonderful week in the super cosy and comfortable cottage. It’s been a real delight sharing the area with our children, having visited and stayed in Newt Cottage before they were born. We’ve loved hanging at the cottage, playing board games, exploring the farm trails, getting muddy in the garden, meeting the animals and enjoying a gin/beer in front of the fab fire! The area is stunning and we enjoyed many day trips. Thank you so much Karen and Tom for sharing your beautiful home and all the lovely touches e.g. flowers, cakes etc. We’re desperate to come back as soon as we can x

Kim, Andrew, Maia and Rory, East Grinstead, February 2024

We’ve been coming to Northumberland since 1980 – WHAT A PLACE!!! If you can’t enjoy a stay at The Fuffins, you can’t enjoy ‘owt’. Thank you.

Margaret and Tony, Harrogate, February 2024

Our first visit to Hunting Hall and what a week! A typical warm Northumbrian welcome and we couldn’t have asked for friendlier, more helpful hosts than Karen and Tom. Everything was great; our ‘little’ home for the week, the walks and exploring, and appreciating the farm, it’s ethos and the animals (especially Winston, Queen and Mist)💗. Thank you, Karen and Tom, for all the goodies, we enjoyed them. The natural wild flower arrangements were beautiful. Like everyone else who comes here the first time, it won’t be out last. See you in 2022 hopefully and have a wonderful Christmas.

Michael and Gabrielle, London, December 2021

A much needed break. What a lovely cottage, immaculately clean, so cosy, and beautiful flower from the cottage garden…We really enjoyed the farm trail, spotted the kingfisher but not sadly the barn owl, despite lurking in the sitouterie till 6pm!! Lovely walk, Bamburgh to Seahouses on the beach, and enjoyed a leisurely Sunday around Berwick… Thank you so much Karen and Tom, you are very special and the world needs more people like you! xxx

Katie and Andy, Norfolk, February 2023

Big skies, big hills, big food and, most importantly, big hearts! Return visit after 4 years, first time in the Fuffins after 9 wonderful holidays in Newt. Beautiful cottage and stunning garden. Those views! From watching the clouds dance over the Cheviots to the sky setting alight at sunset, to stepping out into a sea of stars with the milky way stretching overhead. Stepping back inside to such a beautiful, warm, cosy second home is the absolute cherry on the cake. We’ve had a lovely week exploring some of our old favourites, but finding new discoveries and new perspectives . . . It’s good to be back to sip on the magic potion which is this very special place. Thank you, Karen and Tom and Winston [the cat] too, for the lovely warm welcome. Carried on where we left off as good friends do! xxx

Kirsty, Lynda and Ian, Derbyshire, October 2023

Thank you so much from ‘The Returners’ and ‘The Newbies’. We loved our visit to the dig and hope it goes well in the coming weeks. This is an inspirational place with so much going on – you are doing such an amazing job of looking after your little patch of earth – Wendell Berry speaks of ‘The Peace of Wild Thigs’ – it’s here!! Many thanks x

Our second visit, so beautiful at this time of year. So much hard work put into keeping your home ‘tip top’! Thank you so much x

Paul, Jackie, Chris and Phil, Whitby and Bungay, April 2023

A week has been too short in the absolutely gorgeous cottage in the most idyllic setting. We have all loved our week on the farm – seeing the calf born on Sunday morning was very special! And we won’t forget sharing the garden with the peacocks!! The farm trail was superb, would love to do it in all seasons. And the welcome ‘goodies’ went down a treat, thank you so much, you have created something very special, Karen and Tom and we will be returning. It will be very hard to return to normal life after staying here! Thank you so much for everything!!

Kelly, Jonathan, Erin and Daisy, York, May 2023

We have enjoyed our wintery stay here. Cottage is so cosy and comfortable. Everything you do is done with such care. Thank you so much.

Catherin and Ken, Appleby, December 2023

Third visit – second time in The Fuffins . . . Enjoyed the farm trail, scrumping the apples from the orchard. Jordan loved playing with the dogs and looking at all the animals each morning. Amazing flocks of fieldfares and redwings. Lovely bike ride round Ford and Etal, also enjoyed relaxing in the cosy Fuffins. Thanks Karen and Tom for another friendly welcome – we would love to return to sample a different season.

Emma, Andrew and Jayden, Greater Manchester, November 2023

Another wonderful stay at Hunting Hall. As always, perfect comfort and hospitality from Karen and Tom. We so enjoy our stay here every year. We’ve visited some old favourites and a few new places too. Weather has been kind to us and we’ve enjoyed some lovely walks. Thank you as usual for the bread, cake and other provisions. This continues to be an extra special place.

Andrea and Graeme, Cambridgeshire, October 2023

Our 4th stay at The Fuffins and once again we’ve enjoyed every minute of our holiday. Already booked our next visit. Thank you, Karen and Tom, for making Hunting Hall farm such a special place. We really love it here.

Viv and Paul Knight, Kent, September 2024

Perfect week with friends and family. Great walks, great weather and lovely evenings enjoying wine and meals together.

Toni, Jaz, Will, Teigan, Kal, Clare and Colin, Beverley, August 2024

Our 7th visit and as warm a welcome as ever. Visited some new places and some familiar ones. Witnessed the changes to the farm – now insomniacs have loads of sheep to count!

Jane and Ian, Cumbria, August 2023

This is our 4th visit to Hunting Hall and we loved it just as much this time round! The farm is such a peaceful place and the children love the farm trail . . . Thank you, Karen and Tom, for making our visit so special.

Naomi, Ben, Henry and Bella, Upminster, August 2023

A beautiful and peaceful place. We have had a lovely relaxing week in this quiet rural retreat with great visits to the coast and inland – Ford and Etal. We hope to return. Thank you.

Rosemary and John, Sheffield, July 2023

Thank you, Karen and Tom, for another wonderful week in this beautiful part of the world. A very happy week returning to old favourites . . . and exploring new places . . . Looking forward to returning next year. Thanks for making us feel so welcome once again.

Claire, Jim and Joe, Edinburgh, July 2023

Our week at Fuffins has sadly come to an end. We look forwards to it all year, then in an instant it’s gone. The boys love coming here, they love the farm and the freedom and, of course, the animals! We really enjoyed our chat [with Karen] about the farm and all its history, it was great! We will look forward to returning as soon as we have left! The Piggery is going to be fabulous, well done! Lots of love,

Brenda, Jim, Fynn and Will, West Yorkshire, July 2023

We have had an absolutely brilliant (and much needed) holiday and our usual Hunting Hall therapy . . . Packing to leave now (boo hoo!) But back again soon (hurrah). Hats off to Karen and Tom for working so hard to create a little heaven here.

David and Suzanne, Beverley, June 2023

Thank you, Karen and Tom, for another lovely holiday in this idyll - already planning to come again, hopefully bringing our grandchildren. Loved seeing hares and a woodpecker all without getting in a car! We feel relaxed and very, very happy!

Jane and Brian, North Yorkshire, June 2023

Another gorgeous week at Hunting Hall – all down to Karen and Tom again! Thank you both so much for all your kindness and for sharing this little piece of heaven with us. See you next year!! :)

Sue and John Crawford, North Nottinghamshire, May 2023

This is our second stay at Hunting Hall but our first time at The Fuffins. It is such a lovely cottage with an expansive and beautiful garden brimming with wildlife. Karen and Tom were so hospitable, leaving freshly baked cake and bread for us and bringing us round Easter eggs delivered by Freddie the donkey. Look out for the charming farm cat, Winston, and the adorable sheep dogs, Mist and Queen, although our highlight is the beautifully curated farm trail. We can’t wait to revisit next summer and see the new wildflower meadows. Thank you so much Karen and Tim, we have had an utterly amazing stay!

Ludo, Samantha and Freddie, Edinburgh, April 2023

Another lovely week on the farm, thank you so much Tom and Karen. Fabulous cottage - thoroughly enjoyed the peace and quiet and runs out and about xx

Sue and John Richardson, Blyth, March 2023

We’ve had such a lovely stay! The house is perfect, and so comfortable. The boys loved the farm and they’ll miss seeing the tractor and the dogs. Had some brilliant days at gorgeous beaches – Ross, Embleton etc. and enjoyed castle days. Thank you!

Jodie, Greg, Isaac and Charlie, Nottinghamshire, March 2023

We brought the Yorkshire sun with us (and the snow!). Hunting Hall Farm in the snow looks even more spectacular and the deer and wildlife were even easier to spot. Lots going on at the farm, as always; ewes being scanned, bullocks being made lighter and Tom planting a mixed hedge at the new copse.

David and Suzanne, Beverley January 2023

Our second visit and just as perfect as the first! Wasn’t expecting snow and big freeze but still made it round about – Holy Island, Craster, walked the coast from the causeway to Berwick – and a lovely warm Fuffins to come back to. Thank you, Karen and Tom for all your hospitality, warm welcome and all the goodies you so generously provided! See you next year and have a very merry Xmas.

Michael and Gabrielle, Norfolk, December 2023

Back again to recharge our batteries. Revisited our favourite places and found some new places. Weather pretty good- no storm and no power cuts which is always a plus! Seeing the seal colony/pups at St Abbs head was a bonus – the variety of ‘coast’ from the cliffs at St Abbs to the wide expanse of beaches makes every walk different. The new coffee shop at Fenwick Village Hall is definitely worth a visit – even the donkeys have been! Thanks for another wonderful stay.

Sarah and Jon, Blackburn, November 2022

Where did the time go? A week isn’t enough. We’d better come for a fortnight in January then. Daisy wrote an essay and had much needed time to re-charge her batteries. Suzanne celebrated her birthday this week with dear friends. Some good weather, some good walks – sorry we didn’t seem to have time for tree planting Tom! Will try harder in January.

David and Suzanne and Daisy, Beverley, November 2022

Another really lovely relaxing week (our 6th!), which is just what the doctor ordered. Thank you for all your wonderful hospitality, the place as always is immaculate! The boys have so enjoyed the company of the dogs this week, Hunting Hall really holds a special place in the hearts – lots of memories made! See you again, lots of love!

Sally, Guy, Walter and Rupert, Buckinghamshire, October 2022

PERFECT AGAIN Nothing else needs to be said!

David and Janet, Warrington, October 2022

Thank you for a warm welcome and a slice of heaven at this time of sadness [following the death of the queen].

Betty and Catherine, North Wales, September 2022

We’ve lost count how many times we’ve visited now. However, nothing has changed, still such a wonderful homely feel, comfortable, beautifully clean and fresh. Thank you for your super supply of food goodies and your warmth and kindness. Tinged with sadness following the death of HM QE II yesterday, we’ll always remember where we were when…

Graeme and Andrea, Cambridgeshire, September 2022

Another amazing week here, thank you Karen and Tom. We don’t want to go home!

Jane, Rob, Grace and Jack, North Yorkshire, August 2022

Another fabulous week at The Fuffins. We love it here – thank you for making it such a wonderful place for a holiday, Karen and Tom. .. And we have so enjoyed the Farm Trails and highly recommend trying all the trail routes. Thank you also Mist, Queen and Winston, [the two farm sheep dogs and the farmhouse cat] for being such winning company!

Kate, Dom and Peter, Glasgow, July 2022

Back again to this magical place. As welcoming as ever. A lovely stay. Big thanks to Karen and Tom!

Jane and Ian, Cumbria, July 2022

Thank you again for letting us share the delights of Fuffins, the farm trail, the dig and the area. We’ve had another wonderful break. Bes wishes for a successful season.

Amanda and Christopher, Elizabeth and Michael, Worcester and Marlow, July 2022

Once again we have had a fabulous holiday! Fuffins feels like our second home. It’s so familiar and comfy. Lovely seeing you both again, Karen and Tom. The boys love being here. The adore Winston [the farmhouse cat] and are going home to nag their Mum and Dad for a cat. I hope they succeed! See you both next year. Xxx

Brenda and Jim, Fynn and Will, West Yorkshire, June 2022

I wish I had a job where I could wear a boiler suite and drive around this idyllic farm all day with my dog sitting on my lap and pretending that I’m working. Tom has nabbed mu ideal job! We’ve had yet another blissful week at Hunting Hall and we brought (as recommended by Karen) the sunny Yorkshire weather up with us. We’ve been visiting for many years but always find something new… Thank you, Karen and Tom, for preserving some much needed sanity at Hunting Hall where you both work so very, very hard to make it very, very special.

David and Suzanne, Beverley, June 2022

We waited 2 years but it was worth the wait. Wonderful week of wholesome family time and fresh air. The cottage is absolutely perfect. Faultless. We loved the archaeological dig, such friendly people and interesting activity… Great walks from the farm to Lowick and we loved the trail. Simply and incredible farm cottage and week. Thank you xxx

Emma Leigh, Mikey and George, Worcestershire, June 2022

Another wonderful return visit to the Furrins. Everything perfect as usual and great to see Tom and Karen again. Enjoyed many of our usual days out and frequent walks around the pond field and farm trial. Particularly enjoyed a few hours ‘helping’ with the [archaeology] dig – fascinating to hear what ¬may¬ be there. Thank you again for a beautiful place and a warm welcome. See you in September. Love from…

David, Janet and Joan, Warrington, May 2022

We’ve had another wonderful week at the Fuffins – thank you so much Karen and Tom for all of your hard work and dedication. See you all next year! xx

John and Sue, North Nottinghamshire, April 2022

Very warm welcome from Tom and Karen Mist and Queen [farm sheepdogs], Winston [farmhouse cat] and the peacocks… Thanks for the ‘welcoming’ food items left – quite exceptional and very enjoyable. Thanks for very well prepared accommodation in a delightful location. But thanks most of all to Tom and Karen for being such welcoming hosts!

Lynton and Barbara, Flintshire, April 2022

Another wonderful week on the farm and exploring this beautiful part of the world. Thank you, Karen and Tom, for such a warm welcome, comfortable stay and all the extra Easter treats!

Claire, James and Joe, Edinburgh, April 2023

To our dear friends, Karen and Tom – thank you very much for another lovely week in The Fuffins. We have enjoyed every moment 😊😊 x

Chris and Lousie, Lancashire, April 2022

A wonderful first family holiday – so good to be back at Hunting Hall farm after first visiting here as a NC AONB intern in 2012! We have had a great time revisiting old favourites (Barter Books) and discovering new places (Hirsel Estate). Maddie has enjoyed seeing the animals every morning and evening and also playing in the house. Had a beautiful walk in Kyloe Woods with Karen and Tom. We have made so many happy memories here and will be back to make more next year. Thank you for making us so welcome! xxx It has been wonderful to see Maddie enjoying playing and seeing the animas every day on the farm. She has seen new sights and experienced so many new things! Can’t wait to come back next year!

Sam, Ant and Maddie, Walton, March 2022

Another wonderful week at Hunting Hall, so relaxing and revitalising. Despite the wind we managed to get out for some wonderful walk on Holy Island and in the Cheviots (the Hillfort Trail). The boys have loved being able to walk around the farm independently and we are so happy to see all of the animals. They even enjoyed mucking out the donkeys! Already looking forward to coming back next year.

The Scott Family, Cullercoats, February 2022

What a delightful place to stay. And what passion, talent and attention detail are displayed by Tom and Karen. So sad to see all the tree down from the storm and hope to return when a few more attractions are open. But notwithstanding it was lovely weather and this area is simply beautiful, as are the people who live here. Thanks to Tom and Karen for a lovely stay.

Janice and Paul, Suffolk, January 2022

An amazing 2 weeks of fabulous sunshine with hardly a cloud in sight for a fortnight. We brought the Yorkshire weather with us. Great walks, great sightseeing and some lovely lunches. A very thorough post-Xmas recovery. Enjoyed doing a few jobs around the farm to try to tidy up after Storm Arwen, whose effects were devastating in this area. It was good to be able to show Tom how proper Yorkshire dry stone walling is done!

Daisy joined us for the weekend. She is a 21 year old working girl now but has loved visiting Hunting Hall since she was 7! And she still gets just as excited coming as when she was little. Tom and Karen have watched her growing up.

David and Suzanne Tucker, Beverley, January 2022

Finally back after 12 years, still as lovely as the first time. Had 2 weeks with lots of walks, nights in front of the fire and long soaks in the bath. Survived Storm Arwen - that was an interesting 24 hours. Thanks to Karen and Tom for providing porridge, soup and flasks of hot water to keep us going!

Sarah and Jon, Blackburn, November 2021

Well, what can we say, other than amazing and fantastic. Over the years we have stayed in many self-catering places. We can honestly say this has been THE BEST. Thank you, Tom and Karen, for a wonderful welcome, lots of lovely treats and beautifully clean home.

Phil and Chris Edwards, Suffolk, November 2021

Another beautiful week in a beautiful cottage with the very, very lovely Tom and Karen! Thank you x million!

Tanners and Joan Shaw, Warrington, October 2021

We have had a lovely time again, thank you very much Karen and Tom. See you in February 2022 xxx

Claire, Peter and Emily-Kate Unsworth

A wonderful week in a superb cottage. Our 1st visit following a recommendation and we weren’t disappointed 😊 A lovely welcome and Karen and Tom were a pleasure to have met. The local area and farm walks were a breath of fresh air in more ways than one!! Thank you.

John and Jo, Southwell, October 2021

As always we’ve had a lovely week at The Fuffins. The boys love coming to the farm. The animals fascinate them! The fell in love with Winston and are now nagging their Mum for a cat! The ice cream was delicious, Karen. See you next year. Take care, lots of love.

Brenda and Jim Scott, West Yorkshire, September 2021

An amazing place to stay – thank you, Karen and Tom, for everything you do here. Beautiful beaches, walks in the Cheviots and history all around. Lovely seeing the hares on the farm and so many birds on the coast.

Stuart and Alison, Reading, September 2021

This is our third visit to Hunting Hall and it has been as wonderful as ever. My parents stayed in Newt Cottage this time so it has been a lovely family holiday. Highlights have been seeing 50 or so seals at St Cuthbert’s Isle off Holy Island, Ford Moss nature reserve, the beach, and Floors Castle. The farm is so peaceful and refreshing – thank you Karen, Tom and family!

Naomi, Ben, Henry and Isabella, Upminster, August 2021

A fantastic fortnight exploring old haunts and discovering new ones. Always amazes us how much there is to find in Northumberland. Favourite moment of many was watching the bats spectacular aerial displays – standing by the first ‘TOOT’ sign at about 9.30 p.m. – Thank you Karen and Tom. See you next year! Xx

Charlotte, Brian, Eaden and Romilly, Cambridge, August 2021

Our 4th visit to this beautiful place! Thank you Karen and Tom – We love staying here, it is perfect in every way for our family. Just what we all needed! From farm walks, coast cycling, to visiting the National Museum of flight, combined with great weather all week too. We will be back.

Richard, Kirsty, Bruce and Douglas, Cheshire, July 2021

Another lovely visit and we’re already planning the next one . . . This time we loved the Berwick ramparts as well as our usual haunt of Cheswick Sands!

Liz, Jeremy and Monty, July 2021

It has been such a tonic to be on this wonderful farm in the fabulous Fuffins. Just what we needed. Thank you so much, Karen and Tom, for a magical holiday. We’re already looking forward to next year 😊

Kate, Dom and Peter, Glasgow, July 2021

A wonderful week in a beautiful place! We’ve found this the perfect home to explore the castles and coast – and The Fuffins is a great haven to retreat to in the rain! Looking forward to coming back next year!

Claire, Jim and Joe, Edinburgh, July 2021

In a daze, a sun and T-shirt week in north Northumberland. Hills and beach, nine Iron Age forts, one cup and ring stone (large) one broch; strange geology; two curlews, umpteen joyful larks. Exhilaration, fresh air and fun.

Pauline and David Ward, Cheshire, June 2021

Another visit… and already booked the next! Well worth waiting for – we feel recharged and refreshed. And we saw dolphins at Cheswick Bay. AND a hare in the field. Thank you for a beautifully clean cottage and another wonderful holiday. A very special place. x

Jane and Brian, Filey, June 2021

Great place, loved The Fuffins, loved the animals, loved Northumberland. Really enjoyed ourselves 😊

Gill and Steve, Kendal, June 2021

Blessed with fine weather and great walking. So many highlights – where to start? Followed all the way up college valley by a heron, blue tits feeding their young in the barn wall, the new swinging hammock! and a pod of dolphins close to the shore at Goswick. And seeing Karen and Tom again and catching up on family news xx

David and Suzanne Tucker, Beverley, June 2021

There is such a lot of loved poured into the cottages here at Hunting Hall! Thank you, Karen and Tom, for everything – but more importantly, for sharing this beautiful haven with us! 😊 ♪♫♪

Sue and John Crawford, North Nottinghamshire, May 2021

Our second visit and we’ve already booked our third. We’ve had a wonderful two weeks and managed to fit in plenty of trips to some fab local places, making sure that we left lots of time for pottering around on this beautiful farm. Thank you, Karen and Tom, for making this such a special place. See you next year. X

Viv and Paul Knight, Headcorn, Kent, May 2021

My first and very memorable time in Northumberland. What an experience! Everything here is perfect, cosy, and the welcome I received was fabulous, having heard so much about [my family’s] wonderful hols . So quiet and peaceful, beautiful . Thanks also for the aids you loaned me. I loved all the animals and views. A truly super time. (Eileen)

Eileen, Andrea and Graeme, Surrey, May 2022

We keep coming back and we love this place – peaceful, friendly and beautiful. Thanks, Karen and Tom, for providing a warm welcome to a little bit of paradise.

Janet and David, Warrington, May 2021

An oasis in a frenetic world.

Robin and Jacqui, Warwickshire, April 2021

5th visit to The Fuffins and we are so lucky to have been able to [come] as lockdown restrictions have lifted. What a week it has been, wall to wall sunshine, if a bit chilly! Boys have enjoyed it so much. Thank you, Karen and Tom, for all your hard work as always making our Hunting Hall holiday a heavenly home from home! We will of course be back!

Sally, Guy, Walter and Rupert Williams, Pitstone, April 2021

Another lovely stay! Did lots of walks around the farm trail, even a picnic in the orchard! We find this place very beautiful and special! And Tom and Karen are very special people. Next stay’s already booked!!!

David, Janet and Joan, Warrington, 2020

One week turned into three! So lucky to be blessed by good weather great walking and another fantastic holiday in the best spot ever, which is why we we’re back in January. Good luck with the new wood project, we’re really looking forward to seeing it develop. Hope you have a good autumn…

David and Suzanne Tucker, Beverley, October 2020

Another wonderful week at The Fuffins. Our second time back and we have loved exploring new places and visiting our favourites from last year. Thank you, Tom and Karen, for making everything so perfect.

Naomi, Ben, Henri and Isabella Davidson, Upminster, July 2020

Well, we finally managed to visit for our annual holiday in The Fuffins. We always visit in June but due to ‘covid’ we couldn’t make it so we changed to October… We always love our visit and this year has been no exception! See you both next year x

Brenda and Jim Scott, West Yorkshire, October 2020

Another BRILL week! See you again soon hopefully. 😊

Paula and Damian, Scunthorpe, September 2020

In a peculiar year, it has been total bliss spending time at The Fuffins. 8 years since our first visit and so looking forward to returning time and time again. X

Martin, Sasha, Jess and Maddie, August 2020

We have had another great time. Came across the ‘Ring and Cup’ marked stones about 5 miles south [west] of Hunting Hall. These are very old and worth visiting.

Carolyn and Malcolm, July, 2020
Note from Karen – The prehistoric cup and ring markings at Roughtin Lynn are particularly impressive, but there are several examples in the area. Don’t forget to visit Hunting Hall’s own Iron Age settlement!

Our 3rd time here, we enjoy it so much. The house is perfect – kids love it... Hopefully back again next year.

John, Nicola, Lucy and Ewan, Glasgow, July 2020

Our first time at Fuffins – we’ve had a superb week; experienced so much friendliness and kindness! We hope to be back. Thank you so much, Karen and Tom! X

Pete and Debbie Holmes, Moulton, October 2019

4th stay here and another fantastic week, really don’t want to go home. Everything is so peaceful and we have been looked after so well as always. Best day was having a leisurely walk across the fields to the orchard and ‘Black Bull’ for Sunday roast – stuff of our dreams!! Thank you again – we will be back!

Sally, Guy, Walter and Rupert Williams, Buckinghamshire, October 2019

Perfection!

Keith, Sue and Kay, Fife, November 2019

Our 8th visit? Who knows – all we know is that we keep returning to The Fuffins because it brings us peace and tranquillity every time. [ ] Karen and Tom are great friends and wonderful hosts – we found new places to visit and returned to some old haunts too. Always a delight, thank you x

Suzanne and David Tucker, Beverley, July 2019

What is it about The Fuffins? We read about bad flooding at home; we hear gloomy BBC forecasts. But when we’re at The Fuffins we don’t care because we just love it. Thanks again Tom and Karen; warm welcome as always and your special ingredients for making it so special

Susan and Keith, Mary and Gordon, Leeds, February 2020

The heron welcomed us on the A1 when we arrived, and said goodbye near Meg’s Wood on Friday afternoon. This is our first winter visit and we were blessed with wonderful sunny weather. Great walking weather and we ‘summited’ Yeavering Bell. A week was great – 2 weeks will be better. Thank you, Karen and Tom, for providing such a special welcome, as always.

David and Suzanne Tucker, Beverley, January 2020

Another wonderful relaxing stay at Hunting Hall; special mention for our wonderful hosts, the ‘chocolate cake’ and all our animal friends; off to say goodbye to them all until our next time.

The Newington Knitters, Edinburgh, November 2019

I chose The Fuffins to stay for our 25th wedding anniversary – the cottage, our hosts and Northumberland surpassed our expectations. Karen and Tom, Thank you!

Mike and Hazel, Sheffield, November 2019

Perfect. Thank you, Karen and Tom, for your wonderful welcome and advice on new things to see (cup and ring marks).

Adrian and Judy Bond, Bury St Edmunds, September 2019

Another delightful week at The Fuffins and very relaxing, which is just what we needed. Visited some new places and some old haunts too. Thanks again, Karen and Tom, for your continued luxury and attention to detail. Perfect! x

Andrea and Graeme Rolt, Warboys, September 2019

Another brilliant stay! Food at the Black Bull in Lowick very good. The Milk Bar in Wooler also good for a toastie and gorgeous milkshake. Freddie and Jamie are both smashing!!! See you next year hopefully. 😊 x

Paula and Damian, Scunthorpe, August 2019

First holiday in a long time where we’ve thought ‘we don’t want to go home’ – what an amazing oasis! Thank you, Karen, Tom and family, for your tlc at The Fuffins.

Alex, Sarah, Tim and Joel, Nottingham, July 2019

Yet another perfect week here, revisiting old favourites and making new memories. We’ve all had a thoroughly relaxing week, just what we needed. Thank you for your kindness. Xx

Jane, Rob, Grace and Jack Lusted, North Yorkshire, July 2019

A beautiful place to live, if only for a week. I loved meeting the sheep who grew the wool I knitted into a cardigan. The cats and dogs were also a great bonus for the family 😊

Simone and Kathy, David and Elizabeth, Cambridgeshire, July 2019

Another perfect holiday – many thanks.

Carole and Trevor, Loughborough, July 2019

As planned, we brought Harry for the first few days of our second visit to The Fuffins and he loved it! A good first little holiday with the grandparents (and we had the rest of the week to recover!). An amazing week, particularly visiting the Farne Islands. Recommended!! Now we need to book for next year – Harry said 3 days were not enough…!

Janet, Brian and Harry, North Yorkshire, June 2019

The boys love it here. Fynn wants to come and live in Fuffins! We had a lovely holiday as usual. The donkeys are brilliant! Also we visited ‘the [archaeological] dig’ over in the field. The [archaeology group] people were lovely and really welcomed us. We learned a lot. See you next year, Karen and Tom x

Brenda and Jim, Fynn and Will, Yorkshire, June 2019

Thank you for arranging perfect weather! Everything else was perfect too. Thank you so much.

The Cutlers and the Wrights, Marlow and Worcester, May 2019

We have enjoyed another lovely relaxing week here in The Fuffins 😊 - the views, weather and walks have been amazing 😊 It has been a special time with our family and our friends Karen and Tom – thank you!

The Holmes Family, Lancashire, April 2019

Thank you for a lovely stay again. The kids as always enjoyed the animals and we loved The Fuffins – it’s amazing!

John, Nicola, Lucy and Ewan Hales, Glasgow, March 2019

How do you do it, Karen and Tom. Not only do you provide us with the perfect wonderful cottage; a whole host of ‘fun’ farm animals, but this year heaps of sunshine and NO rain! All week!! Remarkable!

Susan and Mary and Keith and Gordon, Leeds, February 2019

Thank you once again for spoiling us. It’s always such a special time here. We think this is our 13th visit to Hunting Hall. We will return soon!

Claire, Peter and Emily-Kate 😊, Cumbria, October 2018

This is our first visit to The Fuffins and we hope to return! The cottage is spotless, we were so comfortable and all the special touches much appreciated. The farm is beautiful, we loved the trails. Thank you for all the local information too!

Philip, Lila and Gabriel, Edinburgh, October 2018

We have truly loved staying in this gorgeous little cottage. It has been all we could have wished for! Henry has adored helping Tom with the farm duties and every day, come rain or shine, has been magical. Would love to return in the spring sometime, when the fire could be lit and wellies could be muddy 😊 Thank you so much Tom and Karen x

Sarah, David and Henry Crook, August, 2018

Fuffins and Newt this time – amazing comfortable space! Fantastic hospitality from Tom and Karen and all the farm animals. Lovely farm trails. Now need to join the real world again. A wonderful haven of tranquillity and peace. Thank you!

The Edinburgh Knitters, November 2018

Thank you once again for spoiling us. It’s always such a special time here. We think this is our 13th visit to Hunting Hall. We will return soon!

Claire, Peter and Emily-Kate 😊, Cumbria, October 2018

Philip, Lila and Gabriel, Edinburgh, October 2018

So, as our entry for March 2015, we’re back via a week in Newt last year. Our 4th visit now and still looking forward to our arrival as much as the first time. The cottage, its comforts and lovely edible goodies are always wonderful. It’s so much like coming home despite the 280 miles trip. We saw some more places and interesting sites this time – particularly in the Scottish Borders area. Thank you again, Karen and Tom, just carry on doing what you’re doing – fantastic!

Graeme and Andrea Rolt, Warboys, October 2018

Thank you for your warm hospitality and brilliant attention to detail. We love what you are doing here… very best of luck with all your ventures. We have had a very special (though too short) time here at the Fuffins. Many, many thanks.

The Masons and the Elstobs, Ripon, September 2018

Well – what an exciting week… “the great storm” – amazing weather uprooting trees (and almost - us!)Blown around Duddo standing stones and Lindisfarne. Wow! Then… “the great power cut” – 24 hours of back to time past with not internet, TV. Just shows they make life easy but are non-essential every day!! We were very grateful for Tom and Karen’s flasks of boiling water for cups of tea though – and the fish and chip van’s perfect timing to arrive in Lowick. Fantastic cottage, lovely walks, amazing place and lovely people. Already booked to comeback 😊 x

Jane and Brain, N. Yorkshire, September 2018

Once again a wonderful stay – we met up with old friends and made some new ones (staying in Newt). We walked the farm trail – smiled at the donkeys, nosey peacocks and inquisitive piggies! We visited Alnwick Gardens and dined in the Treehouse whilst a harpist played (magic!!). We heard traditional Northumbrian folk music in Bamburgh – wonderful.

We’ve collected sea glass and sea pottery from local beaches, foraged sloes and blackberries, walked from Craster to Dunstanburgh and beyond – and walked to St Cuthbert’s Cave. Stayed for the day on Lindisfarne when the tide was in. Lots and lots of memories made. Thank you for this special place, Tom and Karen xxx

David, Janet and Joan, Cheshire, October 2018

We’ve been wracking our brains trying to think how The Fuffins could be improved but have come to the conclusion that it’s impossible. It is absolutely perfect and we have loved every minute! Thank you so much for letting the girls help out with the animals – They’ve had big smiles on their faces all week. Thank you, Tom and Karen, we’ll be back!

Sasha, Martin, Jess and Maddie, Malvern, August 2018

We have all loved staying on the farm and in such a lovely cottage so well equipped and homely. Alana has absolutely loved helping on the farm and so have we! The walks around the fields and all you have done to enhance an appreciation of nature are inspiring. Thank you so much!

Nick, Antonia and Alana Fox, August 2018

Sarah, David and Henry Crook, August, 2018

Another brilliant week. Explored some new places and old. Fantastic accommodation as always and a warm welcome. We love it here. Thank you

Rob, Jane, Grace and Jack Lusted, North Yorkshire, July 2018

We keep returning – that says it all. Best cottage ever, best relaxation ever, best hosts ever. Many thanks to you both.

David, Suzanne and Daisy Tucker, Beverley, July 2018

A wonderful holiday exploring the new (to us) area of Northumbria and the comfort and peace of Fuffins – thank you.

Judith and John Ayres, Devon, July 2018

Just a perfect holiday – thank you, Karen and Tom.

Carole and Trevor Hazel, Durham, June 2018

After many lovely visits it is hard to think of something to say that I haven’t said before! I think the fact that we have returned many, many times says it all. Thanks as always, Karen and Tom, for giving us such a great place to stay. See you next year. x p.s. The grandchildren loved The Fuffins and can’t wait to return next year!

Brenda and Jim Scott, Ossett, June 2018

Sorry Karen and Tom but we’ve run out of superlatives! Just brilliant – as always!!!

Susan and Keith, Mary and Gordon, Leeds, June 2018

Another lovely holiday at the Fuffins. We have enjoyed seeing the farm in spring and exploring new places. Thank you, Karen and Tom, for everything. Good luck with the Shepherd’s Hut! 😊

Julie, Mark and Bethany Casse, East Sussex, May 2018

Again a lovely month in this beautiful cottage, thank you Karen and Tom, for everything. We so enjoy being here. We look forward to coming here for a month every year. See you again next year. xx

Pat and Laurie, Kent, April 2018

Another lovely stay here at The Fuffins – enjoyed being on the farm, local walks and lovely log fires 😊 on cold days. Thank you very much, Karen and Tom, for a lovely holiday 😊

The Holmes Family, Lancashire, March 2018

Our 4th visit to The Fuffins (although Jane came to Newt in 2016). As ever it has been a real treat, a warm welcome, a warm home, Tom and Karen you are so kind and hospitable. Until next time, paradise on Beal; love to stay forever. Back hopefully soon.

Ian and Jane, Canada, March 2018

Thanks for a brilliant stay, lovely cottage with great hosts.

Chris, Jacqui and Otis Matthews, W. Yorks, February 2018

Every entry in this book records how wonderful Fuffins is and the extraordinary welcome you get. Every entry is ‘spot on’! Roll-on the next visit.

Mary, Susan, Keith and Gordon, Leeds, February 2018

Unfortunately the snow did not last long enough to prevent our departure :-(. Another fabby w/e at Hunting Hall. Excellent hospitality from Karen and Tom and the multitude of animals and pets who greeted us. Till next time.

Edinburgh Knitters up to some crafty activities, January 2018

We have had a wonderful stay at the Fuffins. It's a beautiful and peaceful place and we'd love to visit again. Keep up the great work – we loved your hospitality and focus on the environment. Best wishes for 2018

Lotte and Christopher Morris, London, January 2018

Another brilliant stay! Thank you again for being so welcoming and all the lovely goodies (especially the Christmas Cake!) All the best for 2018 and hopefully we'll see you again next year 😊

Paula and Damian, Scunthorpe, December 2017

Thank you so much for our wonderful holiday! It has been perfect! You have all been so welcoming and helpful. You cottage is a splendid place to stay and a very difficult place to leave! So peaceful and calm. With best wishes, Christina and Stuart.

Christina and Stuart, Abingdon, November 2017

Wow! What a fabulous place. Love your cottage and the care and detail put into it. What a privilege to stay here amongst your family, animals and home. Brian and Gillian really enjoyed their spinning lesson and we would love to come back and see the changing seasons. Thank you for the love put into the Fuffins.

Janet and Brian Easterwood, Birmingham, Gillian and John Taylor, Sudbury, October 2017

The warmest welcome we could wish for. Tom and Karen have made a wonderful haven for us all (humans, animals and birds).

Richard Mercia and Carolyn Smith, Calverton, October 2017

Wonderful.

Pauline and David Ward, Cheshire, September 2017

Another fabulous week, perfect dark skies. Stunning walks to St Abbs. Short train ride to Edinbugh offers some wonderful views. Thank you as always.

Damian and Paula, Scunthorpe, September 2017

Another wonderful stay – do we qualify for a season ticket yet?

John and Sarah Webb, London, and Linda Cuthbert, Devon, September 2017

Thank you, Tom and Karen, for another lovely stay – 5th time I think.

Annette and Terry Major, Swanely, September 2017

Wonderful accommodation – every single thing you could want is here plus lots of lovely nice touches; cake, flowers and toiletries. Very well positioned for seeing the sights. Hope to return.

Elizabeth Martin and Gill Miles, Suffolk, August 2017

Fantastic cottage. We absolutely loved it. Interesting garden goings on! – peacocks etc. Thanks to Karen and Tom for being so welcoming.

Jack, Betty and Pam Topham, Ashton-under-Lyne, August 2017

Superb accommodation, our first visit and I know we will be back again. Enjoyed every minute from the first day to the last. Farm is wonderful and the surrounding areas equally so. Karen and Tom are so helpful and welcoming. Thank you so much!

Stephen and Denise, Bolton, July 2017

Think this is our fifth visit and our joy at being here is still as great as our first visit. Once again we have found so many new places to visit. We found some superb cup markings at the top of Doddington Golf Club. A great week's weather and a great way to celebrate Suzanne's retirement. I gave her a choice of anywhere in the world to celebrate – Suzanne chose Hunting Hall, so that says it all!

David, Suzanne and Daisy, Beverley, July 2017

It was Sheep Rodeo Time on Thursday! They thundered through the farmyard, leaping an invisible gate, sleek from the shearing and hungry enough to stop for a quick nibble at the honeysuckle. Wool everywhere and peacocks shed feathers in sympathy. Many thanks to Tom for letting us watch the shearing and explaining the details of what we saw.

We also appreciated Mr Big the Goat and his 2 heavies. “How nice to see you, Mr Bond…” We love Hunting Hall.

P.S. The history tour was great; thank you so much for that, it sparked off quite a few ideas…

Helen Taylor and Richard Beaven, July 2017

Nothing ever changes in this beautiful cottage! It's always perfect. See you next year!

Brenda and Jim Scott, Ossett, June 2017

Wonderful cottage and area. Many thanks Karen and Tom, keep up the good work.

Kevin and Jackie Lyne, Northants, June 2017

Cannot say enough good things about Hunting Hall and of the spectacular time we always have here. Tom and Karen are just gorgeous and have created a home from home that we simply don't want to leave. I already have last day sniffles and will only be consoled by coming back soon. Love the cottage, the farm and the extra bonus this year of Sebastian. See you all soon and THANK YOU!!

Ariana, Adam, Sarah and Jill, Isle of Man June 2017

What an amazing welcome! We have had a fantastic time in this gorgeous cottage which had everything which was needed. Many thanks to Tom and Karen who made this such a special holiday for us all. The kids loved the animals and my daughter adored her spinning class. A huge thanks for all the extra touches which made a truly magical stay. Thank you!

Becky, Philippe, Beth and Emile Guiblin, London, June 2017

Perfect as always!

Paddy and Richard Clark, Denstone, May 2017

Another lovely week at Hunting Hall and first time in the Fuffins – everything so lovely – farm trail, piggies, goat, geese, hens, horse, peacocks, sheep, ducks. Delightful comfortable cottage and helpful, kind Karen and Tom – thank you loads!

Joan Shaw and Janet Tanner, Warrington, May 2017

Here for our second visit, last year 3 weeks, this year 4 weeks. Excellent location. Tom and Karen, thank you for a wonderful time.

Laurie and Pat Sinton, Kent, April – May 2017

First impressions, I do not doubt, will match our last impressions. We try to be green at home but the Fuffins has opened up new ideas. Karen and Tom are genuinely lovely and this is just the base we need to see this part of the world. There is nothing missing.

Martin and Liz McLure, Blantyre, February 2017

We had exhausted our words praising the Fuffins last visit! There's nowhere quite like it, is there?

Susan and Keith Macdonald, Mary and Gordon Mellor, Leeds, February 2017

Another wonderful week at Hunting Hall – think this might be my 10th visit, and now 10 years since I first came here. Thank you, Karen and Tom for sharing this lovely part of the country with us. I so love walking the farm trail every morning and evening, especially the Dene and the wood and pond in the Pond Field. The cake was superb too – everything just perfect 😊 xx

Margaret and Jason Clarke, Edinburgh, December 2016

Such a wonderful place – we've had the best holiday ever – gorgeous countryside, gorgeous house! Thank you so much.

Tessa and Anthony Oram, December 2016

A superb stay in the most comfy cottage with every item you need for a luxurious time. Thank you Karen and Tom x

Edinburgh Knitters! Aka Alison, Anne, Jane, Viv and Jill, November 2016

Sixth visit to Fuffins, we can never tire of Northumberland. A lovely restful week in a superbly presented cottage. Thank you, Karen and Tom.

Chris and Irena Chinn, Norfolk, November 2016

Seventh year at The Fuffins (we think) and lovely as always. Thank you, Karen and Tom.

Unsworth family, Cumbria, October 2016

We have run out of superlatives! Fuffins has all we could want from a holiday.

Susan, Mary, Keith and Gordon, Leeds, October 2016

Everything was spotlessly clean. We loved our stay here. Everything was perfect. We loved it all. Our 1st time.

Helen and Alwyn, North Yorkshire, October 2016

Another wonderful time at The Fuffins. Thank you again for all the great attention to detail and the goodies – yum, yum! Thoroughly recommend trips to St Abbs Head, Ford Moss, Cragside, Ross Bank Sands and, of course, Bamburgh. Hope to see you in 2017

Peter and Susan O'Sullivan, Wiltshire, September 2016

Another brilliant visit, see you again soon. x 😊

Paula and Damian, Scunthorpe, September 2016

Thanks for another lovely stay at the cottage and providing all the comforts for Amber. She slept 11 hours a night. As wonderful as we remembered. See you next year.

Bianca, Paul and Amber Swannell, September 2016

Our first visit, and it certainly won't be our last. We've fallen in love with the cottage, and the farm, and the area. Thank you so much Karen and Tom for such a magical holiday. So sad to be leaving tomorrow.

Viv and Paul Knight, Kent, September 2016

Blessed with good weather and we did lots of visiting, walking and a first – swimming at Embleton beach (briefly). And returned home to the perfect cottage.

David, Suzanne, Daisy and Bethany, August, 2016

Once again we have been overwhelmed by this wonderful place! Our advice to anyone staying here at The Fuffins is don't try and fill every moment with sightseeing but to make the most of being right here in this beautiful home. Thank you Karen and Tom for welcoming us back – we have loved every moment.

Sasha, Martin, Jess and Maddie, Malvern, August 2016

What a truly fantastic holiday we all had in a magical part of the world. The cottage was beyond belief, really a home from home. The boys' faces, discovering the joys of the farm, were brilliant. And, of course, the highlight of the holiday was taking Mist for walks!! Thank you Tom and Karen for all you have provided, terrific!

Paul, Eimer, Eric and Arthur, Leicestershire, July 2016

Thank you so much Karen and Tom for a lovely stay, and to stay in this lovely cottage, and for all the nice welcome and bits and pieces that you left for us to enjoy, and what a lovely insight to be on a farm with all your wonderful animals. We will be back very soon. Thank you, Pat and Laurie X

Pat and Laurie Sinton, Kent, June - July 2016

Amazing house and facilities. The farm trail was lovely and overall we had a very enjoyable stay. Would definitely come back again! Many thanks to Tom and Karen xx

Patrick, Jenny, Emilia and Pablo Santamaria-Crew, May 2016

Every year we visit this beautiful cottage and beautiful county and it never ceases to please. We absolutely love it!

Brenda and Jim, West Yorkshire, May 2016

Lovely to be back again – thanks Tom and Karen for making this such a perfect place to stay! Xxx

John and Sarah Webb and Linda Cuthbert, May 2016

A beautiful place to stay and enjoy the wonderful Northumbrian countryside – we will be back! Thanks for your wonderful hospitality – you should be so proud of the warm and cosy cottage with so many lovely touches. Many thanks.

Mark and Alison Noblet, Huddersfield, April 2016

Guests beware! Fuffins is seriously addictive! This was our third visit (first in April) and already planning our fourth. And without being smug, we've just enjoyed seven dry days of total sun and blue skies. Karen and Tom, you are stars!!

Susan and Keith, Mary and Gordon, Leeds, April 2016

Another fabulous stay despite the weather! We love this place and will definitely be back. Spent our time at Cheswick beach, Lindisfarne, Bamburgh and Alnwick this time. Discovered Barter Books in Alnwick which is great. Also got half my Harry Hare knitted 😊 Thanks to the Burns for another lovely stay – all the best and hopefully see you again soon xxx

Sally, Guy and Walter Williams, Buckinghamshire, March 2016

What an amazing place to stay. We have loved every minute. Love the special touches and eco-friendly. You have put love and thought into this, and we appreciate this. Look forward to returning. Thank you. x

Deb, Stu, Jack and James Horrocks, Lancashire, February 2016

We have fallen totally in love with Hunting Hall! Thank you for welcoming us to your home, for giving the boys the experiences of working with you and for the spinning lesson. Loved every minute!

John, Vicky and Chris Collinson, South Yorkshire, February 2016

The cottage is absolutely perfect, comfy and warm. Farm animals roaming around and so much to see, you almost don't need to go anywhere.

Alice and Brad, Suffolk, October 2015

We have especially enjoyed the comfort of the cottage and all the homely touches. Thank you, Karen and Tom, for such a wonderful welcome.

Julian and Heather, Suffolk, October 2015

Yet another brilliant week! Not so good for stargazing so we'll have to come again - any excuse!!! Great to see lots of bunnies around again and the peacock chicks are so cute 😊 Will hopefully see you all again very soon. Don't want to go home :-(

Paula and Damian, Scunthorpe, September 2015

Back again this summer to enjoy a fantastic peaceful week at The Fuffins. Our mother, Joan Tucker, has lots of lovely trees planted in her memory – the crab apple trees around the edge of the lawn and trees below in the Dene. Wonderful to have these trees growing here. As always a wonderful welcome in the best cottage we have ever stayed in and an outstanding location (is there any wonder we keep returning?) How can a place just keep getting better? It's magic. We look forward to seeing Mum's trees growing and the birds finding new food and new nesting places. And we look forward to contributing to a new copse in the yard corner. P.S. Great hospital corners, Tom.

David, Suzanne and Daisy Tucker, Beverley, August 2015

A brilliant time here - thank you. All the extra touches like flowers and homemade cake greatly appreciated. We enjoyed our spinning lesson and Bethany loved helping with the pigs. All the information very helpful. Farm trail very enjoyable. We liked seeing all the nature – birds, butterflies, hare, deer… Thank you for making us so welcome 😊

Julie, Mark and Bethany, East Sussex, August 2015

We've had another lovely week here. We've never stayed in a better cottage. Lovely trips out and we all love the farm. Thank you.

Rob, Jane, Grace and Jack lusted, Skipton, July 2015

A wonderful first holiday with baby Alistair. Beautiful cottage, visits to the beaches, Cheviot hills and celebrating Annabelle's 4th birthday at Alnwick Gardens. Thank you for making us so welcome.

Tracy, Chris, Anabelle and Alistair Hodgson, Sheffield, July 2015

We've had an absolutely marvellous time. Thank you, Karen and Tom, for everything. A really beautiful place and spotlessly clean. Stunning views, so difficult to tear ourselves way from. We hope to return very soon.

Peter and Susan O'Sullivan, Wiltshire, July 2015

Our second holiday here and with the glorious weather, the best yet! We will be back 😊

Pam, Andy and Mathew, East Kilbride, July 2015

The weather has let us down this year, but we forgive it as it's the first time it has! As usual the girls were delighted with the little pigs. They loved saying hello to Whin and Bella and fussing over them both. The cottage has been wonderful as usual.

Brenda, Jim, Ellie and Laura, Osset, June 2015

Another wonderful week in this lovely cottage. Unique location, fantastic wildlife and warm hospitality from Karen and Tom.

Ian, Marlene and Gail Smeaton, Ayshire, June 2015

We've had a wonderful time this week with so much to do here on the farm and further afield in Northumberland. Many thanks!

Alice, Colin, Aidan and Emily Forde, Birmingham, May 2015

Our sixth visit and The Fuffins is still the gold standard against which all other cottages are to be measured. We've had a wonderful week with all-season's weather. The peace and warmth of the Fuffins renews the spirit. Very many thanks to Tom and Karen xxx

Richard Beaven and Helen Taylor, York, May 2015

We have so enjoyed a wonderful, relaxing holiday in your lovely cottage, Karen and Tom. It has also been great for us all to spend so much time together. Special memories – thank you so much 😊 xx

Chris, Louise, Tom and Emily Holmes, Clayton-le-Moors, Lancashire, April 2015

Our second trip to Hunting Hall and another fantastic week spent on this delightful farm. Such a friendly welcome from Karen and Tom and all the home from home comforts make this a very special place. Thank you again, we will be back.

Andrea and Graeme Rolt, Warboys, March 2015

A wonderful few days in this cosy, comfortable cottage. Some of the things we enjoyed: walking from Craster to Newton and lunch at the Ship Inn, Barter Books in Alnwick, Karen's delicious cake, watching the tide come in over the causeway. We hope to visit again. Thank you x

Sarah, Tony, Arthur and Louie, Nottingham, February 2015

Loved the cottage and the farm animals and the farm walk. Karen's a lovely bubbly host! Great clear dark skies for star gazing. Beaches at Cheswick and Bamburgh were great and Goswick golf course is a good test. Loved it all.

Joyce and William, Perth, February 2015

What more can we say that hasn't already been said? This place is so relaxing and warm - and fun watching the animals. All held in place by the wonderful welcome and cheerfulness of Karen and Tom. Pure magic, all of it!

Susan and Keith, Mary and Gordon, Leeds, January 2015

Peaceful, beautiful, relaxing week in a superb cottage in a wonderful location. Karen & Tom are perfect hosts and we would love to come to this place again.

Sue and Pete, Canterbury, November 2014

Another fabulous week. Stunning night skies (less cloud). Beautiful walks around the farm. Spotted dolphins off St Abbs. Beautiful place.

Damian and Paula, Scunthorpe, November 2014

Lovely blustery holiday. The boys loved playing in the fields and really enjoyed pond dipping.

Tony, Jane, Charlie and Jamie Nice, Melton, October 2014

Our first visit to Hunting Hall and what an idyllic week. Warm October sunshine, cycling through quiet lanes, ambling around the farm, talking pigs with Tom and lots of playing with wool... We didn't need to stray far to see some wonderful countryside - Karen's cycle route via Roughtinglinn is highly recommended. The walk leading to the waterfall is magical and worth seeking out. Thanks for creating a perfect retreat here - quiet, relaxing and with such a warm welcome. We hope we'll be back again before too long. X

Alison, Andy and Phoebe Hyde, Edinburgh, October 2014

What a wonderful and welcoming cottage, with everything imaginable provided. So comfortable in every way. The cottage is so comfortable and well set out. It was such a joy to come back to every day, and get cosy in front of the lovely log fire. What a treat form day 1. It will be a fabulous memory. What a great region of the country - Lindisfarne, Bamburgh, Alnwick, even a trip to Edinburgh for the day (?9.50!!). We found a lovely new coffee shop in Berwick too - fairtrade and organic and lovely food - on the quayside at the Chandlery, Lowry's. Really nice. Thank you so much for the most wonderful holiday in the North and all the lovely touches that make this such a great place. Xx

Robert and Patti, Gloucestershire, October 2014

We've had a wonderful week with glorious weather. We love the warm welcome from Karen & Tom (& all the Northumbrians we've met!). Thanks a million!!

Gill, Jenny & Tony, Stroud and Oxford, September 2014

We had hoped to bring Mum up to share in the joy of Fuffins and Karen & Tom's wonderful Northumbrian hospitality, but she passed away 93 years young on the 16th August. Our visit to Hunting Hall to recharge our batteries and to laugh over 'grandma Joan' stories was just what we needed. Peace, nature and herons (Grandma's favourite bird). It is hard to put into words how time at the Fuffins has helped us all. Thank you. We hope to organise 'Joan's tree' in a short white. Until next summer xx

David, Suzanne, Bethany and David Tucker, Beverley, East Yorkshire, August 2014

Thank you so much, Tom and Karen, for creating this wonderful place! We've had another very special week and had some really great day out, but the highlight of each day is coming home to the farm and The Fuffins - it really is a little piece of heaven and we don't want to leave!

Sasha, Martin, Jess and Maddie, Malvern, Worcs., August 2014

We came to you for 1 weekend, then 1 week and it was 2 weeks... so next time? Such a special place made extra special by the cherishing evidenced everywhere - the animals, our welcome, the environment. Thank you Tom and Karen - a special place created by special people - we will be back!

Jane and Ian, Canada, July 2014

Thank you so much for creating such a lovely holiday cottage! We really enjoyed the stay, everything is perfect. Many interesting places to visit nearby. Hope to be back soon xx

David, Guang, Jay and Jack, Surrey, July 2014

Another lovely holiday in our favourite cottage in our favourite county. Weather has been fantastic! Lovely to see you all. Ellie and Laura love the farm, especially this year as they had baby chickens to fuss over. See you next year xx

Brenda and Jim, Ellie and Laura, Osset, W. Yorks, June 2014

Another lovely holiday. We loved Fuffins even more than Newt! We hope to see you again. Thank you! Anne Hawley, Dent, Cumbria, June 2014

Another great visit. Been lovely to see you again and catch up. Tom and George said fishing in the burn was their favourite part of the holiday! Looking forward to our next visit already xxx

Tim, Ash, George and Tom Gale, Penrith, Cumbria, May 2014

This has been our fifth visit to Hunting hall and we are delighted to see the developing of the environmentally-friendly policies - the greening of the hedgerows, the increase of orchards and fruit trees and the very peaceful atmosphere. For us, this has been a very relaxing break from the 'quiet' life we lead in retirement. We particularly have enjoyed renewing contact with Tom and Karen, Margaret, Roberta and Alice, You have all been very friendly and hospitable.

Jeremy and Jan Howat, York, May 2014

A wonderful cottage! A relaxing, peaceful holiday - thank you.

Heather Julian, Ben and William, Beccles, Suffolk, April 2014

Our first trip to Northumberland. Wow!! We will be back as we've booked Easter 2015!

Iain Chloe, Poppy Ilaria Shaw, Cambridge, April 2014

This is our 5th Year in a row. It feels like our second home! We love it so much... Thank you so much for making our stay so wonderful. See you next year xxxx 😊

Claire, Peter and Emily-Kate Unsworth and Cousin Maisie, Cartmel, Cumbria, April 2014

It just gets better and better every time we come here. Thank you ever so much for your lovely welcome, yummy cake (enjoyed by all) and for all your thoughtful touches that make this such a special place to visit. We included the orchard this time on out (many) tours of the farm trail. Thank soft the tip about his extra leg. It will be lovely to see how the orchard progresses, much as we've seen Meg's Wood change over the years. This is such a wonderful place... thank you xx

Margaret, Jason and Kelsey Clarke, Balerno, Edinburgh, February 2014

How can an email be warm-hearted? Well it is when Karen and Tom send it. And then it is made even better with their lovely smiling welcome and that fire!! Despite the grey skies every day, we had a wonderful hike - knowing we could come back to a warm and very comfortable Fuffins. Thanks Karen & Tom, you have a great place & a marvellous approach to life.

Susan and Keith, Mary and Gordon. Leeds, February 2014

Had a splendid week with lovely weather. Loved the spotless cottage and our warm welcome - especially New Year celebrations in the Piggery with Tom and Karen's friends and relatives. Thank you, Karen and Tom, for your kindness.

Andrea, Krishna, Ameya and Morgan, hackney, London, January 2014

A wonderful week at Hunting Hall Farm. The cottage was cosy and comfortable and with all the animals, just perfect for a small boy... The weather has been great - picnics on the beach in November, you can't ask for more than that! Thanks ever so much for this lovely place to be.

Cath, Shane and Noah, Claire and Steve, Co. Durham and Leamington Spa, December 2013

We had a wonderful relaxing time in The Fuffins. It's obvious how much love and care has been invested in this place and it's been a pleasure and privilege to stay here. We will hope to return!

Nick and Julia Godwin, Oxford, November 2013

What a wonderful find! Your cottage is spotless... everything you could possibly need and such lovely hosts too. Thank you Tom, Karen and Margaret, we will be back soon. 😊

Andrew and Tracey, Nunnington, N.Yorks, October 2013

Dear Karen & Tom, Margaret, Thank you all for such a lovely holiday. This is definitely the warmest welcome and the best stocked self-catering cottage we have come to! Further, it was great to see the environment being considered too! We've had a lovely week visiting this very special area. We iosh you well for future years!

Rob Fford & Tina Clark, Hampshire, October 2013

Superb cottage - surpassed all expectations. Enjoyed our walks around the farm and watching all the animals. Thank you both.

Jean and Jane, Lincs., September 2013

Farm, cottage, area, hospitality, welcome – all fantastic. Many thanks!

Kevin, Pat, John and Sue, Kent and Devon, September 2013

Had a fabulous time in a beautiful cottage. Loved it – thanks!

Mark, Jenny, James and Ellis, Bolton, September 2013

We have thoroughly enjoyed our family holiday in The Fuffins and Newt Cottage to celebrate our Silver Anniversary. The cottages are delightful 😊😊, a real credit to the hard work of our friends Karen, Tom and family. It has been great to visit our favourite coastal places and Ingram Valley again. Thank you, Karen and Tom, for your kindness and our lovely college reunion day 😊 x

Chris, Louise, Tom and Emily, Lancashire, August 2013

After a slightly curtailed visit to Newt Cottage in 2007, we (Susie and Andy) have returned, along with Sarah, Laura and grandson Samuel – hence the need for the larger Fuffins! We have had a fantastic week in beautiful accommodation and managed to cram in a huge amount (Farne Island, Lindisfarne, Berwick, Alnwick Garden, Ford and Etal) and some delightful beaches. Many, many thanks for providing us with such a wonderful holiday. We shall be back!

Susie, Andy, Sarah, Laura and Samuel, July 2013

We have returned to Hunting Hall and The Fuffins after two years and we have had an absolutely fantastic holiday on the farm again. Everything was great – the cottage with its garden, the farm including the Newt trail, as well as this fabulous area of the North East. We couldn't have wished for more, but maybe the sun ;-) as always, time went too fast. Dear Karen & Tom, thank you very much for being wonderful hosts and for your patients with Hanna & Ruben!

Katrin, Thomas, Hanna and Ruben, Potsdam, Germany, June 2013

We decided to mark our 5th visit by getting married. We knew it would be a wonderful place for a honeymoon. Very many thanks to Karen, Tom and Margaret for the very special festive evening and to the local gods for fantastic weather. High “Ah..h...h” factor due to bunny washing face on lawn, little piglets, and big eared fox cub in dene.

Helen Taylor and Richard Beaven, York, June 2013

Once again it's been perfect! We have had a fantastic holiday. The grandchildren were in awe of the area, the farm and the cottage. They want to return next year - so see you next year!

Brenda and Jim Scott, Osset, June 2013

I always said that I would never stay anywhere twice - this is our third visit! It is impossible to fault anything, Karen and Tom, you have done wonders here. This is a very special place.

Alex and Kay Horton, Southbourne, June 2013

Yet another fantastic stay in The Fuffins! We have all enjoyed the walks around the farm and Bruce loves his pond dipping and bird watching trips!!! Thank you for all your hard work with the cottages and the orchard. We will be back... it is a perfect family break.

Richard, Kirsty, Bruce and Douglas, Kingsley, May 2013

Stylish, modern, cosy and a fabulous setting, Fuffins proved perfect for our holiday. A great place for a family holiday!

Beate, Lydia, Robert and Scarlett, Brampton/Welwyn, May 2013

We're losing count now of how many time we've been here – we love the place, the farm, the cottage, the lovely welcome, the wildlife – I don't know how many times I've walked around the trail either – it's where I come to in my mind if I can't get to sleep at night! Thank you for letting us share this wonderful place with you xxx P.S. We were delighted to see the gray wagtail (in fact the pair). Also have seen our first wheatear of the year here, as well as the newly arrived swallows and sand martins – fabulous! 😊

Margaret, Jason and Tom Clarke, Edinburgh, April 2013-09-14

Friendly welcome as always (4th visit). Bamburgh, Seahouses, Embleton, Ford, Etal, Duddo standing stones, but best of all the Low Burn, the Burns, the animals and Hunting Hall Farm. Thanks for the hospitality. Hope to stay at the Fuffins again next year!

John, Diane, Alfie and Jack, West Bridgford, April 2013

Arctic weather but Mediterranean hospitality. Perfection. À bientôt

David, Suzanne, daisy Tucker and Natasha, Beverley, March 2013

We have had a lovely visit. Thank you.

Kelly, Alex, Sam and Olivia Webb, Morcambe, March 2013

Our third visit, so wonderful. Different season and so restful. Thanks so much and we will be back again. Thanks Karen & Tom

Chris and Irena Chinn, Norfolk, February 2013

We had a lovely week on the beaches, at Alnwick, in the hills and on the farm. Thank you for making it so comfortable and enjoyable.

Tony, Jane, Charlie and Jamie Nice, Wycomb, October 2012

A warm welcome to this lovely cottage, together with great autumn weather, made our first visit here perfect. Cannot wait for a return visit. Thank you Karen and Tom!

Ian and Marlene Smeaton, Ayrshire, October 2012

It was a privilege and a pleasure to celebrate our Golden Wedding by coming back to The Fuffins. Thank you all so much for your welcome, your hospitality and most of all for that wonderful present of the painting by Alice. It will be greatly treasured, along with all our happy memories.

Mike and Ann Marshall-Hollingsworth, Hayes, September, 2012

We've had such a lovely week again. Thank you so much – Eaden is already asking to come back again... – I'm sure we will. X

Charlotte, Brian, and Eaden, Cambridge, September 2012

Excellent and immaculately kept accommodation. The girls particularly enjoyed their story-book twin bedroom. Pigs and surprisingly endearing.

Kate, John, Agatha and Hester, Lincolnshire, August 2012

Our first visit to The Fuffins and we couldn't have wishes for more! Thank you Karen and Tom, for your warm welcome and for letting the girls follow you around the farmyard – the highlight of their week! The cottage and garden here are wonderful and we really don't want to leave. We will certainly be back to explore more of this beautiful part of the country.

Martin, Sasha, Jess and Maddie Rae, Malvern, August 2012

Had a fantastic two weeks on our forth visit here! Loved spending tine in this unique cottage and area again and we were once more astounded by your kindness and hospitality towards us. Thank you so much for letting us borrow the tandem again too. Lots of love!

Tony, Nina, Rosie and Fraser Payne, Cheltenham, July/August 2012

The Fuffins is perfect. We have learnt such a lot about living a greener life in all aspects of fige. Thank you so muc for your fabulous hospitality, gorgeous cake and bread. We don't want to leave. Hope to see you soon. P.S. Thank you for letting the boys be so hands-on!

Sarah, Michael, Lewis and Raphael Buchallet, Essex, July 2012

We have had a great holiday – cottage is gorgeous and really don't want to leave! Thank you Karen & Tom for your fantastic hospitality. Hope to see you again soon!

Jimmy, Shirley, Hannah, Holly and James, Dalgety May, July 2012

Our third visit to The Fuffins. Lovely home from home, and frequent early morning visits form the peacocks, peahen and baby rabbit! The weather was not the best sadly, but on the couple of dry days we got we visited Eyemouth and fed the seals (watch out for the cheeky seagulls!) and Spittal. See you soon!

Lorriane, Jim, Andrew and Matthew, Lanarkshire, July 2012

Cottage just as we had thought it would be. So welcoming, bread and cake fantastic. We wanted a relaxing week, what more could we have asked for. The hare having his breakfast on the grass every morning was the icing on the cake!! Many thanks for a wonderful time.

Melanie and Ian, Spalding, July 2012

Our 4th time, and The Fuffins and Hunting Hall never fail to enchant. Many thanks to Tom and Karen for their wonderful hospitality, and we have sussed your peacock surveillance scheme.

Richard Beaven and Helen Taylor, Haxby, York, June 2012

This year's visit was different as we brought our daughter Kate, her husband Gareth and our grandson Fynn. They stayed for a few days, and loved it as much as we do. Hope to bring our son and his wife and family next year, they will love it also!

Brenda and Jim Scott, Osett, June 2012

3rd visit to hunting Hall and it's been amazing. Fantastic hosts yet again. Made to feel part of the family. See you next year!! Best wishes xxxx 😊

Peter, Claire, Lauren and Emily-Kate Unsworth, Cartmel, June 2012

First visit but we shall definitely come again. Thank you so much Tom and Karen for a lovely relaxing holiday. A week is not enough. We've never been self catering before where groceries were provided! We can recommend a walk across the fields for Sunday lunch at the Black Bull, the 45 min walk back helps the digestion. The Red Lion at Millfield is good and excellent value. We got everything we needed from the shop in Lowick, which is very well stocked with friendly staff and we especially recommend the Border tart! Thanks also for the bread and cake, I needn't have brought ours and our cake is going home again untouched.

Robin and Anne Titley, Herefordshire, May 2012

We have had a fantastic holiday at The Fuffins. The cottage has become our home from home, with the boys enjoying the farm and gardens. Thank you for such warm and genuine hospitality throughout the week. We leave with many happy memories.

Rhiannon, James, William and Edward, Oxford, May 2012

So much chocolate cake, so little time... Whether it's swimming at Eyemouth, watching from the warmth of the cafe crashing waves, terrorising the little pigs recently born, playing at Harestanes, the outdoor play space at the Barn at Beal... so many distractions away from the chocolate cake in the fridge. Both my 4 year old daughter, Jessica, and I have loved our visit. Mum and Alex had to stay behind to look after our sick Father in law – still, more chocolate cake for us... xxx

Garry and Jessica Deane, Sale, March/April 2012

Our second visit to Hunting Hall, first time in the Fuffins. A wonderful warm welcome from Karen & Tom. Tiny pigs and lambing in progress added to the Northumberland experience & the weather was the icing on the cake; magnificent. So many palaces on the farm to sit and reflect, relax, or dream of the future. Thank you for a wonderfully peaceful and relaxing week and we cannot wait until next time.

Chris and Irena Chinn, High Kelling, March 2012

Very relaxing holiday. Second time here. We have enjoyed every minute. Thank you for making it so special.

Nicola, Paul, Benjamin and Euan, Hull, February 2012

A beautiful place to get 2012 off to a good start. Lovely cold, sunny days, finished off with cosy nights in by the fire. Thanks to Karen and Tom for the high standards and friendly welcome. Would love to try a different season here.

Emma and Andrew, Payton, January 2012

We were looking for an escape from all the pre Christmas chaos and luckily found Hunting Hall and The Fuffins. Steaming mugs of hot chocolate and Karen's scrumptious chocolate gingerbread by a roaring fire – bliss! The Fuffins truly is an idyll; A great place to relax and unwind – just what the doctor ordered!

Tracy, Tabby and Ollie, Fife, December 2011

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