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The Poachers Pocket

(Ref. 1121993)

Whittingham, Northumberland Show on map

Sykes rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

2 Customer Reviews

  • "Lovely cottage."

    Only problem was the Wi-Fi — which meant we couldn’t watch films — but we read instead (and Alnwick has some great bookshops). Particularly enjoyed the garden.

    Huge apologies regarding the brake down on the router. This was quickly replaced by the provider as soon as we were made aware of the problem. We have managed to updated our Broadband as soon as Fibre arrived into the village which has made a huge difference. We are so happy that you all enjoyed the cottage. It’s is a beautiful 200 year old building which is very quirky but bags of fun. We absolutely love the cottage & enjoy nothing more than watching the wildlife pass us by along the river Aln is truly a real treat. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Fiona5.0Sep 2023

  • "If looking for peace and quiet in a characterful property set in a picturesque village yet within half an hour of the coast and many places of interest then this cottage would be for you."

    The beds are very comfortable and the towels fresh, white and fluffy. All linen is impeccably laundered and the property clean and tidy throughout. The rustic nature of the kitchen and sitting room make it homely. It is quaint, quirky and charming. There are some lovely local walks and a lot of history both in the village and the locality as well as the whole county of Northumberland.

    Jul 2020

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Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x king-size, 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request)
  • Ground-floor bathroom with freestanding bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Sitting room with log burner
  • Oil central heating with log burners
  • Double electric oven, grill and induction hob, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, wine cooler
  • Smart TV, DVD player, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Off-road parking for 3 cars
  • Gardens, patio furniture
  • Three well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 3.4 miles, pub 1.8 miles
  • Note: The garden is not enclosed and has a river running along the bottom end of it so please bear this in mind when booking
  • Starter fuel for log burners provided from October - April
  • Internal stone steps from kitchen to living room
  • 3 external stone steps.

The property

Whittingham 0.1 miles.

Enjoying a simply superb location on the edge of the stunning Northumberland National Park in Whittingham near Alnwick in Northumberland, The Poachers Pocket is a delightful, extended cottage which offers spacious and well-presented accommodation, ideal for a family or a small get-together of family and friends.

The sitting room boasts a wealth of traditional features including exposed stonework, a vaulted ceiling, original windows and a feature fireplace, which carefully blend with comfy seating and tasteful soft furnishings to create a really warm and welcoming ambience.

The kitchen is suitably rustic in style with all that is needed to create delicious food for the whole holiday party and an elegant dining table completes the space, all set up ready for long, sociable meals together.

You can imagine spending many happy hours here during your holiday eating, drinking and being merry.

If the sun is shining, then make your way outside where you will find a picnic bench overlooking the gardens and idyllic countryside beyond, the perfect spot for chilling out and soaking up the peaceful, rural vibes.

When it’s time for bed, there are three well-presented bedrooms with beautiful countryside themes running throughout, making them a calming sanctuary after a hard day of holidaying.

Whether you like a quick, refreshing shower or a long, relaxing soak is more your thing, it’s covered at Poachers Pocket with the stylish bathroom boasting an attractive, freestanding bath or step-in shower.

Getting out and about couldn’t be easier with the pretty village of Whittingham on the doorstep and the delightful village of Alnwick a few miles away which has a good choice of shops and amenities.

There are some fantastic walks to be enjoyed in the area with a selection of castles just asking to be discovered including Alnwick Castle, Bamburgh Castle and Dunstanburgh Castle.

Attractions worth jumping in the car for include Northumberland Country Zoo, Hadrian’s Wall, Cragside House and Gardens or why not take a boat over to the Farne Islands where you can look out for unusual birds and seals?

Anywhere along the Northumberland Heritage Coast and you will find miles and miles of beaches to explore so make sure you pack a picnic and a bucket and spade!

Poachers Pocket offers guests a relaxing and enjoyable stay in stunning surroundings.

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About the location

WHITTINGHAM

Alnwick 7 miles; Morpeth 21 miles.

The pretty village of Whittingham is idyllically located astride the delightful River Aln, nestling between Northumbria's Heritage coastline and its stunning National Parkland, just 7 miles west of Alnwick. The village boasts a lovely church on one bank of the river and the pele tower on the other, both of which were altered in the Gothic style last century. Great walks and enchanting riverside views are also available. Alnwick Castle, home to the Duke of Northumberland, and its beautiful gardens are nearby, whilst Alnwick itself boasts a good selection of shops, pubs and places to eat whilst being within easy driving distance of the varying boat trips available to the famous Farne Islands and the miles of golden sandy beaches lining the coast. An excellent location from which to explore the delights of Northumberland and beyond.

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Note: The garden is not enclosed and has a river running along the bottom end of it so please bear this in mind when booking
Note: If you wish the super-king-size to be a twin please let us know. All short breaks are on application only.
Starter fuel is provided October to April only.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Off-season