Beaufront Castle Shoot

Shoot · Northumberland · 261 followers

Pheasant
Partridge
Woodcock
Snipe

The Beaufront Castle Estate is situated in the heart of the Northumberland, close to the market towns of Hexham and Corbridge and a short drive from both Newcastle Airport and central railway station. The stunning South facing estate offers exceptional views of the Tyne Valley and provides partridge shooting starting early September, then moving to mixed pheasants and partridge days starting October. Days of 250-300 birds from 4 to 5 drives is usual with loaders organised. The Estate produces top quality birds with a bird for everyone depending on individual capabilities.

Hospitality

The Castle was acquired by the Cuthbert family in the early 19th century when the present, imposing castellated Gothic revival style mansion was built. This incorporates parts of the 17th-century house and Pele Tower recorded in 1415. Every room offers vast comfortable spaces, from the grand Drawing Room with huge windows and stunning views of the valley below to the stained glass stairway with gothic stone work and the incredibly spacious and unique bedrooms. The grand inner hallway provides both a dining space and Billiards table for post dinner competitions! The large well-equipped kitchen and breakfast room offer space for you to prepare celebratory meals or for a caterer to work. The Castle offers 8 bedrooms sleeping up to 16 guests and 6 bathrooms.

Topography

The estate of 3000 acres runs up hill from the River Tyne surrounded by beautiful parkland, ancient woodland, and game crops. Further North on the estate we head up towards Hadrian's Wall where the land transforms into a vast upland area filled with bracken beds, snipe bogs, woodland and gulleys.

About the hosts

John Stokoe, Head Keeper has ran the shoot at Beaufront for the last 11 years having started his gamekeeping career here as an apprentice in 2003. Alongside John both the owner, David Cuthbert and the the team at Wooden Star Cottages, who manage the property, are on hand during both the booking and planning process and during your stay to help facilitate all the requirement for your stay.

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TripDate is flexible
17Dec

Pheasant, Partridge

Full team only

150 Bag

£936 per gun
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Reviews

Mr. Stephen Bell

John and his team provided an outstanding day for us with quality birds on show. Would highly recommend this shoot and we are looking forward to returning this upcoming season.

5.6 points

Visit: January 29th 2025

M. J.

John & his intrepid team of beaters strive to deliver high challenging birds which makes for an entertaining day.

6 points

Visit: multiple visits

J. S.

My wife and I have taken let days at Beaufront for several years now and it is always a highlight of our season. John and his team are fantastic hosts and always go the extra mile (sometimes across a snipe bog!) to ensure the team has a great day. The estate is immaculate and the quality of shooting is superb - offering a good mix of terrain to suit different tastes and abilities. We look forward to returning next season!

6 points

Visit: multiple visits