Set in the heart of the Northumberland countryside between Alnwick and Morpeth, Beacon Hill Farm offers one of the UK’s most welcoming and luxurious holiday experiences for guests with limited mobility or additional accessibility needs. As the only double winner of England’s Self Catering Holiday of the Year, Beacon Hill stands out not just for its exceptional quality but for its unwavering commitment to inclusion. With 15 beautifully appointed self-catering cottages set across 360 acres of private estate, the farm provides a peaceful and inclusive retreat where every guest can feel at ease.

Three of the cottages—Curlew, Kestrel and Merlin—have been purpose-built to the Mobility M2 standard, offering everything from step-free, ramped access and wide interior doorways to roll-in showers, adapted WCs and flexible bedroom arrangements with space for side transfer. Bathrooms include level-access showers with grab rails, and a shower wheelchair and bath seat are available upon request. These cottages are designed with spacious, open-plan layouts and level thresholds throughout, ensuring comfort and freedom of movement. All have private parking immediately outside and flat sandstone paths leading to the entrance. Many of the remaining cottages are also on one level with ramped access, making them suitable for mixed-ability families or groups.

Accessibility extends far beyond the cottages themselves. Just a short, level walk from each property lies the Beacon Hill Spa, a serene wellness centre open daily from 7am to 9pm. Most of the spa is wheelchair accessible, including the large indoor pool, which has Roman-end steps and a central handrail for assisted entry. The Jacuzzi features a step and support rail, while the steam room and Canadian redwood sauna both have wide doorways and level entry. One of the highlights is the Laconium Therapy Room, a tranquil, south-facing space with heated ergonomic loungers and aromatherapy—an ideal spot for rest and recovery. The Orangery and Garden Room provide relaxing spaces with floor-to-ceiling windows and countryside views, while the on-site beauty salon offers a full menu of treatments. Although the spa’s WC isn’t fully accessible, it is easily reached and manageable for wheelchair transfer.

The outdoor environment at Beacon Hill is just as inviting. The 360-acre estate includes accessible paths through landscaped gardens, open fields and woodland, making it easy to enjoy the fresh air and scenery. Guests can borrow a Vecta Sport mobility scooter, a lightweight wheelchair, or a shower wheelchair, all available on request to support mobility needs throughout the site. At Meg’s Lake, a tranquil two-acre body of water surrounded by natural beauty, guests can enjoy fishing, wild swimming or paddleboarding. There’s a sturdy wooden jetty with handrails for safe entry into the water, along with a BBQ area and stone seating—ideal for a family picnic or peaceful afternoon by the lake.

Beacon Hill’s observatory is another unique feature, offering step-free access and a retractable roof that opens to reveal the dark skies of Northumberland. Equipped with a powerful Celestron C8 telescope, this welcoming space includes sky maps, information boards and even rugs to keep stargazers warm, making it accessible and enjoyable for the whole family.

Children are especially well catered for, making Beacon Hill a brilliant choice for multi-generational accessible holidays. The indoor Games Room includes pool, table tennis, air hockey, and a lounge area with sofas and a TV. Outside, there’s a covered adventure playground, a football pitch, a cricket net, a trampoline, and the magical Harry Potter Trail through 40 acres of private woodland where children can build dens, light campfires and play freely. Friendly ponies and goats await gentle feeding, and the lake becomes a hub for safe outdoor play in the summer months.

Beacon Hill Farm’s location also makes it the perfect base for exploring Northumberland’s coast and countryside. From Alnwick Castle and Gardens to the beaches of Bamburgh and the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, everything is within easy reach while guests return each evening to a peaceful, accessible home-from-home.

At Beacon Hill, accessibility, comfort, and luxury come together in perfect harmony. Whether you’re looking for a wheelchair-accessible holiday, a mobility spa break, or simply a peaceful escape in a beautiful setting, Beacon Hill Farm is a place where every guest is welcomed and valued. It’s not just a holiday—it’s a place to relax, restore, and truly feel at home.