The village is well served with interesting places to eat and drink and a range of good food and gift shops. Stroll along the river taking in the beautiful countryside and spotting the local wildlife. For Dark Sky enthusiasts, walk to the Battlesteads Observatory for one of their stargazing events. Enjoy days out in nearby spectacular Kielder Forest and Water Park, The Sill Landscape Discovery Centre and the award winning Northumberland National Park. Explore Hadrian s Wall World Heritage Sites like Sycamore Gap and the Roman forts at Housesteads and Vindolanda, historic Corbridge s independent shops and eateries and Hexham s bustling market town, where you can go shopping or on river walks, or visit the golf club or racecourse. Access the cottage from the garden gate and go through the enclosed courtyard and into the spacious kitchen. You have everything you need to make your meals including an electric oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and washer/dryer. Head through to the lounge/dining room with a sleek hardwood floor where you will find two comfortable sofas to relax on in front of the warming open fire. There is Smart TV for your entertainment, and you can eat together sitting at the dining table. Head upstairs to find the two bedrooms; the main bedroom has a king size bed with a large built in wardrobe with hanging space and drawers where you can store your necessities and a dressing table. The second bedroom has two single beds. From the landing, two steps take you down into the spacious family bathroom with a feature stone wall and vaulted ceiling. Enjoy some relaxing bubbles in the freestanding bath and there is a separate shower and WC. Outside, the enclosed patio/courtyard has a table and chairs for alfresco dining. Parking is on the side street next to the garden gate (subject to availability).
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!