Alnwick

An irresistible countryside hideaway located half a mile up its own track the cottage is just a short drive to the historic market town of Alnwick and ideally placed for exploring all the sites and local experiences this beautiful county has to offer.

Full list of facilities at this property...

• WiFi
• Working farm
• Open fire / woodburner
• Travel cot available
• Highchair available
• Romantic property
• Enclosed garden or patio
• Family friendly
• Towels included

An irresistible countryside hideaway located half a mile up its own track the cottage is just a short drive to the historic market town of Alnwick and ideally placed for exploring all the sites and local experiences this beautiful county has to offer. At this exceptional location you can enjoy stunning country walks and bike rides right from the doorstep and at night you can star gaze with no artificial light to hamper the evening view! You have the unusual advantage of being able to see as far as the Cheviot Hills on one side of the property and towards the Northumberland coast on the other including Beadnell village and even the Farne Islands. Enjoy a day exploring The Alnwick Garden and Castle and you must experience Barter Books the shops restaurants and pubs in the town too. There are plenty of wonderful places to spend time in this area including walking in the Cheviot Hills visiting the pretty harbour village of Craster where you can take the coastal walk to Dunstanburgh Castle and Bamburgh with its magnificent castle and beach bustling Seahouses harbour beautiful Beadnell Bay and of course Holy Island plus a boat trip out to the Farne Islands is a great adventure for everyone during your stay. Access to the cottage is via the attractive stone-built entrance on the east side of the property which is adjoined to the original neighbouring built in 1800. You come into a spacious fully tiled boot room with a useful bench and coat hooks where you can leave your outdoor gear and there is a separate WC. A door on the left leads into the main open plan living area providing a fantastic entertainment space for families and groups to relax and socialise. There are two comfortable sofas and a large armchair positioned around the feature fireplace with a cosy wood burner and a Smart TV. The light and airy open plan shaker style kitchen includes an electric double oven and hob dishwasher washer/dryer fridge with ice compartment and wine cooler. The standout feature to this room is the dining area situated in the large walk-in bay window with window seats and underfloor heating. You can enjoy memorable meals in together and breath-taking view across open countryside towards the coastline beyond. At the far end of the room stairs lead you up to the three bedrooms all with their own ensuite facilities and unsurpassed views of some of Northumberland most famous attractions including the Farne Islands Beadnell Seahouses and to the West the Cheviot Hills. The first bedroom has a king-size bed and a contemporary ensuite shower room and WC the second bedroom has two single beds with an ensuite bathroom with a mixer shower over the bath and WC and the third bedroom has both a king-size bed and a beautifully finished ensuite shower room and WC. Outside there is a stone flagged area enclosed patio area facing east and south with a table and chairs for fun al fresco dining or morning coffees. See the lambs in springtime who like to come over and say hello to their holidaying neighbours. There is plenty of off-road parking for up to three cars. There is also a large secure gravelled area with further outdoor seating and space for plenty parking. Need to know: 3 bedrooms 2 king size and 1 twin. 2 en suite shower rooms with WC, 1 en suite bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC and 1 separate WC. Double electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge with ice compartment, wine cooler, microwave and washer/dryer. Wood burner ( first basket of logs provided). Smart TV in lounge. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Enclosed patio garden. Parking is off road for 3 cars. Pub 4.5 miles, shops 6 miles, beach 8 miles.