“Friendly welcome from Andrew.”
. sadly our week was marred by cold , wet , windy weather , but Holly Cottage was a cosy retreat to return to .Well sited for visiting Alnwick.
Ms Palmer,
Alndyke Farm
Alndyke Farm Cottages offer comfortable and stylish accommodation in the heart of Northumberland. The beautiful coast is only 3 miles away and the historic town of Alnwick famous for its Castle, Garden and Treehouse is only 1 mile away. We have a total of three cottages : Holly cottage sleeps 2. Baytree cottage and Appletree cottage both sleep upto 6. They can be booked collectively for larger gatherings. All 3 cottages boast beautiful inglenook fireplaces in the sitting rooms. Use the dining areas for family meals prepared in the amply equipped kitchens. The bedrooms are immaculately presented and served by a family bathroom with bath and shower over. Each cottage has its own patio and seating area. In addition 2 have enclosed gardens. There is ample private off-road parking at all the cottages. Alndyke Farm has been in the Davison family for four generations. It is a working farm producing cereals and livestock, these can be seen in the fields surrounding the cottages. The Aln Valley heritage steam railway runs through Alndyke farmland so enthusiasts can view the steam trains when they run. There are a plethora of beautiful walks and cycle paths from the coast to the castles on the doorstep. The river Aln flows through the farm and provides peaceful nature walks along its banks.
The property
Holly cottage is a traditional sandstone built annex to the farm house situated on Alndyke farm near Alnwick in Northumberland.
The accommodation is ideal for 2 people to enjoy a relaxing countryside break.
The open plan living area has an inglenook fireplace with electric stove, plenty of beautiful furniture and a TV.
The kitchen has all the appliances you could need to rustle up a delicious home cooked meal.
There is 1 bedroom in the property and the beds can be set up as 2 x singles or 1 x super king-size - please specifiy when booking.
The family bathroom has a bath with shower over, WC, basin and heated towel rail.
The cottage has its own patio and seating area, where you can enjoy a beverage outside whilst viewing the wonderful countryside.
Note: Property can be booked with Refs. 1003233 and 1003255, together they can sleep 14 people.
Summary
- One bedroom: 1 x super king-size (zip/link can be twin on request): specify when booking
- Bathroom with bath and shower over, basin and WC
- Open-plan kitchen / diner / sitting room
- Oil central heating plus inglenook fireplace with electric stove
- Traditional country kitchen with Belfast sink, electric oven and hob, microwave, toaster, slow cooker, fridge with freezer box, toaster, kettle, washing machine
- TV, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Ample off-road parking
- Private patio area with furniture
- Sorry no pets and no smoking
- Shop and pub 1 mile away
About the location
ALNWICK
Alnmouth 4 miles; Bamburgh 15 miles; Rothbury 10 miles.
This group of properties is extremely well placed for exploring the outstanding natural beauty of the Northumberland coast and the Northumberland National Park. Explore the beautiful unspoilt countryside, hills, ancient woodlands, sandy beaches, and a plethora of pathways for walking and cycling.
The historic Alnwick Castle which was built following the Norman conquest is the home to the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland. Complete with staterooms and formal gardens it boasts Europes largest cascading water feature, an enormous tree house, a delightful rose and ornamental walled garden, as well as cafes and shops. The castle is also famous as the setting of Hogwarts School featured in the Harry Potter films.
Alnwick's narrow streets have seen little change since the days when the London to Edinburgh stagecoach passed through. It offers many shops, pubs, and places to eat and there is plenty to see and do.
There are many nearby sandy beaches for family day trips offering an expansive variety of water sports including surfing, swimming, fishing, & kayaking. Also numerous castles and boat trips to the famous Farne islands nearby.
A truly exceptional retreat in the heart of Northumberland.
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