Pheasant Cottage, N'Land National Park

About this cottage

<p>Pheasant Lodge is situated in Low Alwinton in the heart of the Northumberland National Park.&nbsp;This&nbsp;solid wood log cabin built with oak is fully double glazed and fitted out to a high standard.</p> <p>Inside the lodge the living area is open plan. There is a comfortable lounge with wall mounted flatscreen TV, DVD and video player, CD player, coffee table and dining table and chairs for four. The kitchen is well equipped with everything we think you might need during your stay including, kettle, toaster,&nbsp;dishwasher,&nbsp;electric cooker and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, clothes dryer, iron and ironing board. &nbsp;</p> <p>There is one double bedroom and one single bedroom. The family bathroom has a bath, shower, hand basin and WC.</p> <p>The&nbsp;lodge faces Harbottle forest and is on the banks of the river Coquet. Stunning views of both can be enjoyed from the beautiful garden that surrounds the lodge.</p> <p>Plenty of&nbsp;parking outside the lodge.</p> <p>There are two pubs within a 5 minute walk from the cottage.</p> <p>One small dog allowed.</p> <p><strong>The Area:</strong></p> <p>Pheasant&nbsp;Cottage is situated in Alwinton which sits on the border of the Northumberland national park, within walking distance of the local village pub which sells good home cooked food. They are overlooked by the beautiful Harbottle Forest and near the banks of the River Coquet.</p> <p>The Northumberland National Park is famed for its wide variety of rare animals. Some animals that visitors may be able to spot include rare birds, otters, red squirrels as well as deer and the Chillingham Wild Cattle.</p> <p>Such an unspoiled landscape provides a haven for wildlife. Black Grouse can be heard over the hills in early spring, and even the rare Osprey is a known summer visitor. Otters now are no longer a rarity along the length of the River Coquet and a glimpse of one of these elusive creatures can remain with you a lifetime.</p> <p>And if all that peace &amp; quiet gets too much - You are only a short drive away from thriving market towns, such as Alnwick and Morpeth. For the die-hard shopaholic, Newcastle upon Tyne offers fantastic shops and world famous nightlife.</p> <p>Alwinton is about 18 miles (29 km) to the west of Alnwick and 10 miles north of Rothbury. Alwinton village lies at the head of the Coquet valley, on the edge of both the Otterburn Army Training Estate and the Northumberland National Park, roughly 10 miles (16 km) from the border with Scotland. A road continues past Alwinton into the Cheviot Hills where it terminates at the ancient Roman encampment of Chew Green.</p> <p>Northumberland is also home to more castles and fortified houses than any other region in England. Including that at nearby Alnwick - Recently made famous as the location for the Harry Potter movies, as well as the recently refurbished Alnwick Garden. Then there's imposing Bamburgh, Warkworth and the magnificently perched cliff-top ruins of Dunstanburgh castle.</p> <p>So whether you're looking for an escape from the city for a week or two, want to go exploring holiday with your children, or would prefer a romantic holiday for two in beautiful surroundings, you can have a holiday you will certainly enjoy right here at Low Alwinton in the spectacular Northumberland countryside.<br /> &nbsp;</p>