Lovely detached cottage in quiet village with pretty gardens

The local pub is short walk away, serving real ales, hot drinks and contains a small shop

Harbottle, Morpeth, NE65 7DQ

Morpeth, Harbottle, Morpeth, NE65 7DQ

Bedrooms 3

Bathrooms 2

Star Rating 5

A spacious country house set within a huge garden within a national park what more could you ask for in a holiday home? Stay at this charming property and revel in the comforts of a true rural retreatThe house, equipped with games, books and dressing up clothes for the children, is a home away from home with its stone exterior and cosy décorIt sleeps six (plus two dogs), so there's space for a group of extended family or friendsThe house is brimming with farmhouse style features; a stable door in the kitchen and vaulted ceilings upstairs.

In the lounge, a warming wood burner sits within the original fireplaceOutside, there's a charming wooden veranda to relax on where you can rest on a bench grabbing a blanket for your knees if it's chilly and study the Ordnance Survey map for the following day's walkOn the patio, equipped with a dining table and chairs, enjoy a leisurely fresh air meal (perhaps with a few glasses of wine) on warm eveningsBefore bed, why not have a long, hot soak in one of the freestanding bathtubs as a holiday indulgence? There's a range of pretty walks to be accessed straight from the house take a packed lunch and plenty of water, and prepare to be wowed by sweeping valleys and vast expanses of land.

Harbottle is an extremely picturesque village visit the remains of a 12th century castle then pop in for a pint at the friendly local pubIn nearby Rothbury (9 miles), wander along the River Coquet and pop into some independent shopsThe sea at Alnmouth is a 25 mile drive away, with an award winning coastline waiting to be explored.