Old Coastguard Cottages Alnwick, Northumberland

Property Description

Holiday home
Old Coastguard Cottages was built in 1896 and is superbly located overlooking a small bay and harbour. With the view changing constantly you can spend many relaxing hours just watching Amble life, including the fishing boats. Well equipped to a high standard, the property is ideal for anyone wishing to spend time taking in the views, watching birds and exploring this beautiful stretch of coastline. Visitors can walk along the dunes and beaches directly from the house. GROUND FLOOR Living/dining room with large picture windows, sea views, multi-fuel stove, TV/DVD and Hi-Fi. Kitchen with gas hob and electric oven, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Cloakroom with WC, basin, washing machine and tumble dryer. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1 with ¾ bed (large single) and sea views. Bedroom 2 with double bed. Bathroom with bath, shower, WC and basin. SECOND FLOOR Bedroom 3 large studio style with king-size bed, basin and CD/radio player. OTHER FACILITIES Patio and grassed sloping down to sea with steps. Gas central heating. All power, bed linen and towels included in rent. Private parking. Telephone.

Accomodation Details
Over three storeys. Three bedrooms: 1 x 3/4 bed (large single), 1 x double, 1 x second-floor king-size with basin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen/diner. Cloakroom with basin and WC. Sitting room with woodburning stove

Area
The bustling little seaport of Amble is situated at the mouth of the River Coquet and is an ideal place for exploring Northumberland. Historically a centre for boatbuilding, Amble offers a marina, a harbour, sandy beaches and coastal walks to the bird sanctuary at Hauxley and country park at Druridge Bay. Large fishing boats moor along the harbour wall and land a variety of fish, prawns, crabs and lobsters. There is a fish centre on the side of the harbour that is now primarily a shell fish hatchery to re-stock levels of lobster and other shell fish, this sells local fish and is open to the public. A mile south of Amble is Coquet Island, an RSPB reserve with a large population of terns, puffins and eider ducks and boat trips around the island can be arranged. The pretty coastal villages of Alnmouth and Craster and numerous superb beaches are only a short drive away, whilst picturesque Warkworth with its castle, charming Alnwick with its castle and award-winning gardens, and the National Trust’s Wallington Hall and Cragside are all within easy reach.

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
Gas central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher. TV/DVD player, music system, selection of books, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair available. Off-road parking. Sloping grassed garden, patio area, patio furniture. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.7 miles, pub 0.7 miles, beach 0.2 miles. Note: The garden is sloping with steps so please bear this in mind when booking