Warksburn Old Church

• Sleeps: 6
• Bedrooms: 3
• Minimum stay: 3 nights

The first of its kind in the world, Warksburn Old Church is a Net Zero church conversion which complies with the ultra-demanding Passivhaus standard for energy efficiency.

This historic building is now so efficient that it generates more energy than it uses, making it a particularly ideal escape for eco-conscious travellers who want to relax among beauty and high-end luxury.  Originally constructed in 1875, the church has been expertly renovated to become a sumptuous three-bedroom retreat that sleeps up to six guests in divine comfort, close to Hadrian’s Wall in rural Northumberland.

Historic features, including exquisite stained-glass windows and soaring timber roof trusses, sit proudly alongside bespoke furniture, statement lighting, opulent en-suite bathrooms, and a craftsman-fitted kitchen. Meanwhile, curated local artwork and ceramics blend with well-chosen antiques, for a contemporary feel that also evokes a soothing sense of times past.

Congregate in the striking, open-plan living space, where the original church roof provides an impressive 10 metres of head room. Here you’ll find warm bamboo flooring, plush sofas, and state-of-the-art entertainment that includes a 55” ultra-high definition TV and Dolby Atmos soundbar (with no neighbours, feel free to turn up the volume!)

There’s also a bespoke dining table to break bread around, as multi-coloured light floods in through original windows crafted by the Victorian stained-glass master, Charles Eamer Kempe.

Each superking bedroom also boasts a porcelain-tiled en-suite in each room’s distinctive colour palette – so all you have to do is choose your favourite shades. Two first-floor bedrooms are decorated in blue-and-gold and green-and-burnt-orange, while the ground-floor bedroom is resplendent in pale blue and salmon pink.

In need of some quiet time? Take the spectacular oak-and-glass staircase to the first-floor gallery and study area, where you can immerse yourself in a good book (or catch up on those work emails, if you really must!)

At a glance

• A globally-unique Net Zero church-conversion meeting the ultra-demanding Passivhaus standard for energy efficiency.
• Stand-out original church features sit beside state-of-the-art entertainment tech and bespoke furniture, for a true wow-factor stay.
• Sleeping up to six guests, three superking bedrooms each boasting a private en-suite bathroom. The two upstairs bedrooms can be configured with twin beds on request.
• There is a full craftsman-fitted kitchen for luxurious feast-preparation, and a statement dining table for feast-consumption.
• There is a peaceful study and garden to relax in, with secure bike/outdoor equipment storage and a handy utility room.
• Perfect for exploring wider Northumberland, Warksburn Old Church is close to Hadrian’s Wall and Kielder Water in the North Tyne Valley.
• Within a few minutes of Northumberland National Park, the International Dark Skies Park and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Features

• Family Friendly

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You’ll also have a peaceful, private garden to relax in, with feature planting and stirring views to the open countryside – ideal for carefree afternoons that turn into magnificent sunset-watching and stargazing sessions later on.

An ideal base for exploring the North Tyne Valley, you can visit iconic places that include Hadrian’s Wall and Kielder Water, as well as wider Northumberland; perhaps even crossing the border into Scotland. The historic market town of Hexham with its Abbey is a few miles away, as are the boutiques and cafés of Corbridge. There’s wide variety of restaurants and pubs, ranging from a pub restaurant within walking distance, to Michelin starred fining dining a short taxi ride away.

You’ll find a secure outbuilding to store bikes and other outdoor equipment, and a handy utility room with a washing machine, tumble-dryer and a ceiling-hung clothes airer, so you can make the absolute most of your unique break spent at Warksburn Old Church.

Things to note

The church is family friendly, but the nature of the building makes it unsuitable for children under 5, except by prior arrangement.  Regret no pets. Stag and hen party bookings will not be accepted. Two EV charge points are available at the property.