Avocet Cottage Bamburgh, Northumberland

Property Description

Holiday home
Avocet Cottage is a pretty, stone-built cottage is situated just a few yards from Budle Bay, the renowned bird-watching area, an ornithologists delight.

Accomodation Details
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV, 2 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Cloakroom with basin and WC. Kitchen/diner. Sitting room with woodburning stove. Study

Area
The village’s sweeping sandy beaches and dramatic fortress - Bamburgh Castle - make Bamburgh one of Northumberland’s major visitor attractions. The castle can be seen for miles and dominates this part of the county’s coastline. Today it remains home to the family of the great Victorian industrialist Lord Armstrong, and is open to the public on a daily basis. Although overshadowed by the great castle, Bamburgh village is picturesque with neat grey stone cottages facing a manicured village green. There are excellent pubs, hotels with restaurants and a small selection of village shops. There are golf courses in Bamburgh and nearby Seahouses, and within easy reach are more wide sandy beaches, lovely fishing villages, stunning castles and coastal islands to explore along the dramatic Heritage Coast. There are numerous other attractions also a short drive away, including the famous Alnwick Castle and Gardens and the historic walled border town, Berwick-upon-Tweed. A superb base for exploring Northumberland.

Region
Northumberland is a heady combination of fishing villages, market towns, sandy beaches, magnificent castles and historic Hadrian’s Wall, tied together by beautiful countryside and abundant wildlife.

Amenities
Night storage heaters with woodburning stove. Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster. 2 x TV, DVD player, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel, power and starter pack for the woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair and travel cot available on request. Off-road parking for 1 car. Enclosed rear garden with lawn, mature shrubs, furniture and small stream. Four well behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 2.6 miles, pub 2.5 miles. Note: There is a stream at the foot of the garden, please supervise pets and children in the garden at all times