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Glamping made easy near Kielder: eco design, family fun, and endless stars.

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Open Plan Dining and Galley Kitchen. | Mercury 5 - Tarset Tor, Hexham, near Bellingham
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Hexham, near Bellingham
  • Place, Northumberland National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kielder Water and Forest Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Glamping made easy near Kielder: eco design, family fun, and endless stars.

Glamping made easy near Kielder: eco design, family fun, and endless stars.. 1 step to entrance.

Ground Floor:

Open plan living space.

Living area: Woodburner

Dining area.

Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer

Bedroom 1: 2 x Bunk (3ft) Beds Ensuite: Toilet (Only)

Bedroom 2: Galleried, Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Double Shower, Toilet. Biomass, Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, Wi-Fi and fuel for wood burner included. Garden with firepit and barbecue. Children’s play area, sitting-out area. Sauna (shared with other properties on-site, by prior arrangement with the owner). Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Tarset Tor Mercury 5 is a charming eco-friendly cabin designed especially for couples and families. Tucked beneath the dramatic outcrop of Tarset Tor in Northumberland National Park, it offers a unique blend of modern comfort, sustainable living, and access to one of the UK’s most breathtaking landscapes. Built from sustainably sourced cedar and powered by renewable energy, this contemporary timber cabin is light, warm, and welcoming.

The ground floor features a spacious family room with four single beds and an en-suite toilet, making it ideal for children or small groups. Upstairs on the mezzanine, a kingsize bedroom with en-suite shower room provides privacy and comfort, making Mercury perfectly suited for couples or parents looking for their own retreat. The open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area is thoughtfully designed as a social hub, complete with a cosy biomass stove and large windows that bring the outdoors in. Step out onto the veranda to take in panoramic views across Tarset Valley, stretching all the way to Scotland.

From Mercury 5, adventure is never far away. Guests can walk or cycle straight from the door, explore nearby Kielder Forest, or spot local wildlife including red squirrels, deer, wild goats, and ospreys. By night, the skies reveal a glittering canopy of stars, as the area sits within Europe’s largest International Dark Sky Park. For those seeking extra excitement, Tarset Tor can arrange activities such as horse riding, fishing, quad biking, survival courses, and golf tours. Facilities on site add even more to your stay, with a barbecue and fire pit, woodland bar, sauna, bird hide, drying room, cycle store and bike wash, pool table, and a 5-a-side football pitch.

With its eco-conscious design, flexible family-friendly layout, and stunning location beneath Tarset Tor, Mercury 5 offers a glamping experience that balances adventure, comfort, and unforgettable natural beauty.

These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 56 guests.



There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.

Towels are not included.

The owner lives on-site/nearby.

There are steps to the property.

There is open water in the property grounds.

Suitable for up to 2 pets

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About the area

Hexham

Located in Hexham, this cottage is on a river. Chesters Roman Fort and Kielder Observatory are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Chipchase Castle and Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall.
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Hexham, near Bellingham

What's nearby

  • Northumberland National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kielder Water and Forest Park - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall - 34 min drive - 36.8 km
  • Vindolanda - 39 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Cragside - 56 min drive - 51.4 km

Getting around

  • Hexham Station - 25 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cheviot Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fountain Cottage Cafe & Tea Room - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hollybush Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rocky Road - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Carriages Tea Room - ‬6 min drive
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