This two-bedroomed hideaway offers a traditionally warm welcome to historic Warkworth. Within half a mile of the castle, its open-plan, single-storey layout is ideal for a multi-generational group. The south-facing garden has children’s play equipment plus, for all-weather appeal, a fabulous BBQ house.
Close to the River Coquet and tucked into well-tended grounds, this spacious bungalow has driveway parking so you can unpack at your leisure. The entrance lobby leads straight into an open-plan social space, L-shaped so the sleek kitchen and dining area sit together, and the lounge extends just around the corner. Patio doors from the lounge open onto the garden, while a large picture window offers a second verdant view; draw the curtains after-dark and the TV and DVD offer home-style entertainment. A central hallway leads to a huge family bathroom and two restful bedrooms, each with its own TV. The largest has a zip-and-link bed – which, for versatility, can be set up as a super-king-size or twins – along with an en-suite shower room, and the second is a dreamy double. Enclosed by mature hedges, the garden is a delight – step through the French doors from the lounge onto a decked area, furnished for al fresco dining and overlooking the lawn. Children can clamber on the climbing frame, and everyone can chill out in the ‘Kota’ BBQ house – a cosy space for cooking and dining in any season.
It's a pleasant stroll to the village centre, which is looped by the Coquet and home to a well-preserved castle, church and hermitage. Head across the river, and the beach (1.5 miles) has pristine sands stretching north to Alnmouth (4 miles), with views towards the RSPB’s Coquet Island. Just 1.5 miles south along the coast, Amble’s busy harbour is home to enticing fish shacks and seafood eateries, while Alnwick Castle (7.5 miles) is famous for its Harry Potter-connected castle and quirky Barter Books store.