Cottage in Northumberland

This delightful farmhouse enjoys a quiet location in a leafy valley. A short stroll will take you to the excavated Vindolanda Roman fort and superb indoor museum and there is a friendly cafe serving tasty food. Head to The Sill, National Landscape Discovery centre (1.7 miles) to learn about the National Park s history, nature, and culture. Enjoy free exhibitions, walk on the living roof, have coffee, and there is a pub/restaurant close by for lunch. Visit the popular market town of Haltwhistle located in the geographical centre of Britain (5.9 miles) for original shops, cafes, and restaurants, the region s only remaining open air swimming pool, a superbly preserved section of Hadrian s Wall, and beautiful woodland walks. Explore nearby Hexham Abbey, the lovely Sele Park, shops, bars, and restaurants, and have a fun day at the Hexham racecourse. Drive to Kielder Forest and Water Park for breathtaking scenery, walking, and cycling routes. Head through the front door of this lovely property and into the stone flagged hallway with a large map showing you the area. The generous kitchen/diner is off the hallway with views to the front courtyard, with exposed beams and a warming Aga adding to the farmhouse style. The kitchen is fully equipped with plenty of modern appliances so the family chef can create a range of meals. There is a a large farmhouse table where you can enjoy sitting together at mealtimes and a Smart TV on the wall for entertainment. There is a downstairs WC and the utility room is across the hallway, perfect for storing walking gear and boots when you come back from a walk with the dog. There is a useful sink, washing machine, and tumble dryer, as well as a tall freezer and a spare dog cage, if required. The lounge has lovely views of the garden, with comfortable seating and a warming wood burner set into the inglenook fireplace for cosy evenings in, playing board games, or watching a movie on Smart TV. A door from the lounge leads through to the light and airy reading room with a couple of comfortable seats and a range of books to browse. Guests can use the telescope for dark sky gazing and French doors open to the garden. The bedrooms are all on the first floor. From the landing, a step up takes you into the bright and spacious super king size bedroom with plenty of storage, an easy chair, and views of the garden. Back on the landing, another step leads up to the twin bedroom with a trundle bed for an additional child guest, if required. There is a double bedroom with an en suite and a further double bedroom with a built in wardrobe, which overlooks the garden. The family bathroom has a bath with a handheld shower, a separate shower cubicle, and WC. Outside to the rear, there is a delightful, enclosed garden and patio area with plenty of garden furniture and a BBQ for outdoor dining. Sit with a coffee in the morning and listen to birdsong and watch the sun setting with drinks before the stars come out at night to enchant you.