Cottage in Northumberland Alnwick, Northumberland

Property Description

This charming property is snuggled in the heart of this popular coastal village within half a mile of the sandy beach, a superb golf course with panoramic sea views, and the independent shops, cafes, and pub/restaurants that line the main street. Stroll to the Aln Estuary to see the views and an array of bird and plant life between the salt marsh and dunes. Head inland to spend a day visiting Alnwick Castle and Gardens (5 miles). Discover Alnwick Playhouse art centre, theatre and cinema and browse the shops, pubs, restaurants, and cafes in this delightful market town. Head 6 miles north to Howick tea rooms, home of Earl Grey. Enjoy seafood in Craster (8 miles) followed by a coastal path walk to Dunstanburgh Castle, and experience Amble s friendly port, marina, and boat trips to Coquet Island (6 miles). Set over three floors, enter the front door into the property s ground floor hallway where you can store your outdoor clothing and walking boots. Off the hallway, two steps lead down to the king size bedroom with a modern, four poster bed, a comfortable sofa, and open hanging space. On this floor, there is also a bathroom comprising a bath with shower attachment, WC, and a washing machine. Head upstairs to the first floor for the welcoming lounge with two comfortable sofas to relax on and a warming wood burner for cosy evenings. Watch a DVD movie or your favourite shows on TV, or catch up on some reading in this enchanting space. The open plan kitchen/dining room is also on this floor with a view of the sea and everything you need to make tasty meals for all the family. Sit together at the dining table for sociable mealtimes and plan your walks and activities with the aid of local maps and books. The two further bedrooms are on the second floor, set into the eaves. There is a pretty double size bedroom with a lovely sea view and a spacious twin room with sea views from the Velux style windows. A shower room completes the accommodation on this floor. Outside, there is a shared courtyard with two sets of garden furniture where you can enjoy al fresco dining and drinks. A gate provides shared access to the property from the cobbled side lane and main street.