Craster

These adjoining cosy cottages are located only a short drive from the spectacular Northumberland Coast and can be booked together to accommodate up to 6 guests. It is a perfect location for a coastal holiday in this beautiful and historic part of the county. The golden beaches of Bamburgh, Beadnell and Low Newton (which is overlooked by the dramatic ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle) are close by. Take a trip from nearby Seahouses to visit the seals on the Farne Islands or travel a little further to Holy Island. Several golf courses are easily accessible. Alnwick, 8 miles, is a great day out to visit the castle and water gardens. Shop and pub 500 yards.

All on ground floor: Living/dining room. Kitchen. 1 double bedroom with additional sliding doors to living room. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Electric ’living flame’ effect fire in living room included. Small enclosed cottage garden and furniture. No smoking.

Both properties: NSH, electricity and bed linen included. Freeview TV. DVD and small library. CD. Electric cooker. Microwave. Fridge/freezer. Parking (1 car).

The Old Mill Cottages are set in ¾ acre of tranquil gardens. Located on the heritage coastal route only 2 miles from Craster, which is famous for its smoked kippers and the glorious walk to Dunstanburgh Castle. Nearby visit Howick Hall Gardens. Visit Holy Island which is reached via a causeway (check tides), famous for the Lindisfarne Gospels, or Bamburgh with one of the finest castles in the country. Alnwick Castle and Gardens are 4 miles away, and walking, sandy beaches, fishing, golf, surfing and cycling are close by. A former retreat run by nuns, The Old Mill (ref 25579) is ideal for families and groups of friends, with plenty of quirky living space both inside and outside making it a cosy retreat, with logs for the open fire and woodburner included. St Cuthbert’s (ref 25580) and St Bede (ref 25581) are perfect bases for couples, with some privacy in the small courtyards. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.

All on ground floor: Living room with double bed. Kitchen. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Freeview TV. DVD. Electric oven. Courtyard & furniture. Parking (1 car). No smoking. No children.

All properties: Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Cot on request. High chair. iPod dock. Gas hob. Microwave. Wi-fi. Shared use of ¾ acre of unspoilt grounds with furniture and slide. NB: Stream in grounds.

Ground Floor: The property is all on the ground floor, has oil underfloor central heating and oak floors throughout and comprises:
Open plan living space.
Lounge area: With 40" Smart TV with French doors leading to patio area.
Dining area.
Kitchen area: With electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer.
Bedroom 1: With king size bed.
Bathroom: With shower over bath and WC.

All oil, electric, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Lawned garden with patio and furniture to rear. Patio to front. Parking (3 cars). No smoking. NB: 10 steps with handrail to lawned area at side of property.

The Old Mill Cottages are set in ¾ acre of tranquil gardens. Located on the heritage coastal route only 2 miles from Craster, which is famous for its smoked kippers and the glorious walk to Dunstanburgh Castle. Nearby visit Howick Hall Gardens. Visit Holy Island which is reached via a causeway (check tides), famous for the Lindisfarne Gospels, or Bamburgh with one of the finest castles in the country. Alnwick Castle and Gardens are 4 miles away, and walking, sandy beaches, fishing, golf, surfing and cycling are close by. A former retreat run by nuns, The Old Mill (ref 25579) is ideal for families and groups of friends, with plenty of quirky living space both inside and outside making it a cosy retreat, with logs for the open fire and woodburner included. St Cuthbert’s (ref 25580) and St Bede (ref 25581) are perfect bases for couples, with some privacy in the small courtyards. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.

Ground floor: Living room. Kitchen. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. Spiral stairs up to galleried area with double bed, Velux and low ceiling.

Freeview TV. DVD. Electric oven. Courtyard and furniture. Parking (1 car). No smoking.

All properties: Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Cot on request. High chair. iPod dock. Gas hob. Microwave. Wi-fi. Shared use of ¾ acre of unspoilt grounds with furniture and slide. NB: Stream in grounds.

Ground Floor: Cherry Cottage has electric storage heaters and open plan lounge/dining and kitchen area and comprises:
Lounge/dining area: With LCD TV with Freeview/DVD/CD player and i pod docking station. Cosy window seat.
Kitchen area: Well equipped kitchen area with fully integrated appliances. Electric oven and hob, slimline dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave, fridge with ice box and small freezer if required..

First Floor: Bedroom 1: With double bed, Ipod docking station and radio.
Bedroom 2: With single bed and radio.
Bathroom: With electric shower over bath, WC,  hand basin, heated towel rail and shaver point.

All fuel, power, bed linen and towels provided. High chair, travel cot, stairgate and bed guard for the single bed available. Landline telephone and Wi-fi availableSmall seating area at the front of the cottage with a wooden bench seat. Off road Parking. One pet welcome at no extra cost.

This beautiful country estate offers the perfect ‘home-away-from-home’ in England’s most rural county. Each pretty cottage and private garden is out of sight of any other property. Close to Northumberland’s Heritage coast, these secluded cottages have been renovated throughout to provide cosy interiors with wood-burning stoves - perfect for warm winter breaks. Farm Cottage (ref MMX) boasts its own gin-gang, a circular outbuilding once used as a mule-driven mill. Over the bridge lies Garden Cottage (ref MMW) set inside the old walled garden. These two cottages are located in a tranquil pocket of beautiful rolling countryside, under vast skies where the sun rises over beaches and sets onto the moorland of the Cheviots. Additionally, West Lodge (ref MMV) is a single-storey cottage nestling behind beautiful stone pillars at the entrance to the estate, screened by mature woodland and handily placed for touring just 100 yards from the single-carriageway A1. An ideal country retreat, just 3 miles from sparkling white sandy beaches and close to Northumberland’s magnificent castles. Charlton Hall’s ancient parkland makes for perfect scenic walks. Guests can stroll along the Shippton Burn, which runs under stone bridges, filling the trout lake before meandering to the sea. They can also explore woodland bursting with bluebells and wild flowers in spring and summer; and see nesting buzzards, roe deer, foxes, badgers, hares and weasels – all abundant here due to careful environmental management. A cross country course takes guests who wish to bring their horses through woods and fields. The nearby beaches are also excellent for riding and dog walking. Local attractions include Holy Island, the Farne Islands, historic Berwick-upon-Tweed, Alnwick Castle and Garden, the Heritage coastline and castles. Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Edinburgh are just 1 hour by train. Guests arriving by air met at Newcastle Airport (40 minutes by road) by arrangement. Shops 6 miles.

Access through main farmyard area. Two steps to entrance. Very spacious living room with wood-burning stove in huge stone fireplace and wonderful views over farmland. Spacious farmhouse-style kitchen/dining room. First floor: Double bedroom with 6ft bed and additional single bed (for +1). Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

• Full NSH included
• Enclosed secluded garden with furniture and lovely views over parkland
• Natural water supply from spring

• Wood-burning stove - fuel at cost
• Full NSH, electricity, bed linen and towels included
• Cot and high chair on request
• TV
• DVD
• Stereo/CD
• Oven
• microwave
• Washer/dryer
• Dishwasher
• Freezer
• Shared 150-acre grounds with woodland, parkland, cross country course, ponies, lambs, hens, rare flowers
• Ample parking
• Cycle store
• Shared games room with pool table, table tennis, darts and table football; books and board games
• Stabling and grazing for guests’ horses by arrangement
• 5-a-side football pitch and picnic area
• Country house catering by arrangement direct with owner
• NB: Substantial trout lake and burn in grounds