Tarset Tor Bunkhouse and Bothie Holidays

Tarset Tor – Eco-Friendly Self Catering Holiday Accommodation in Lanehead, Northumberland

Wake up to a new experience in one of Britain’s most breathtakingly unspoilt landscapes. Tarset Tor offers stylish, eco-friendly self-catering accommodation located in a secluded spot on the edge of Kielder Forest, in the heart of the Northumberland National Park. Designed to integrate effortlessly into their natural surroundings, these striking timber eco-buildings provide a peaceful base for outdoor enthusiasts, families, groups and backpackers seeking comfort alongside adventure.

Eco-Friendly Accommodation in a Unique Setting
Tarset Tor’s purpose-built holiday homes make the most of their remarkable woodland location. Guests can enjoy a beautifully tranquil environment while benefiting from contemporary living accommodation and green energy technology. The site features a barbecue and fire pit, private woodland bar, bird hide, sauna available daily, drying room, cycle store with bike wash, free WiFi, and shared social spaces that encourage relaxation and connection with nature.

The Bunkhouse – Flexible Group Accommodation
The stylish Bunkhouse is a superb social space, offering comfortable and contemporary accommodation for 16 to 20 guests across four separate rooms. Shared cooking, eating, showering and lounge facilities make it ideal for group stays. Its versatile floorplan allows the space to be adapted for events, conferences and parties, while a south-facing covered veranda spans the length of the building, creating additional outdoor space for socialising.

Bothy Bunkhouses – Private and Peaceful Retreats
The self-contained Bothy Bunkhouses allow guests to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of Tarset Tor in a more private setting. Three Bothies sleep eight guests each, with open-plan living spaces featuring efficient biomass pellet stoves, kitchen and dining areas designed as generous social spaces. Each includes two bedrooms with en suite showers on the mezzanine level and a ground floor toilet. Please note that the stairs are steep.

Bothy Cabins for Couples and Families
Bothy Cabins 4 and 5 are ideal for couples or families. These cabins feature a king size bedroom on a mezzanine floor with an en suite shower room, along with a four bed family room downstairs with an en suite WC. Together with the rest of the site, the whole Tarset Tor accommodation can sleep up to 56 guests.

Additional On-Site Facilities
Guests have access to a pool table available daily or per game, a five-a-side football pitch newly added for 2025, and all bedding and bed linen is provided. Pets are welcome, making Tarset Tor a great choice for dog-friendly holidays. Campervan pitches are available during school summer holidays with use of shared facilities, and a limited number of tent pitches can be booked when reserving the whole site.

A Base for Outdoor Adventures
Tarset Tor is ideally located for exploring Kielder Water and Kielder Forest Park, with easy access to mountain biking trails, the Reivers Cycle Route, the Pennine Way, fishing on the River Tyne, and a wide selection of outdoor activities. Rob and Claire welcome guests and are happy to suggest and organise activities including cycling, horse riding, fishing, golf tours and adventure breaks.

Please note that Tarset Tor does not accept groups of under 21s unless accompanied by a parent. Guests are encouraged to book direct for the best prices and enjoy this unique eco-friendly holiday destination all year round.