THE FORGE, country holiday cottage in Powburn Near Alnwick, Ref 2557

Description from the manager

With two bedrooms able to sleep up to four people, this property is composed of a modern kitchen, leading to sitting room with dining area and a woodburning stove, set into an inglenook fireplace and is full of traditional charm. Situated just off the square in the pretty village of Powburn, this charming property is an end terraced, former country estate worker’s cottage just nine miles from Alnwick. The cottage was built in the 19th Century but has been recently renovated to offer comfortable, warm and cosy accommodation. This property is just five minutes away from the Northumbrian National Park, whilst the beaches of the Heritage C...oast are all accessible within half an hour’s drive making this charming house a great base for anyone looking to explore Northumberland.

Amenities: Electric storage heaters with woodburner in sitting room. Electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD player, PlayStation 2, 2 x stereos/CD players (1 with iPod dock). Fuel, power and initial supply for woodburner inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 4 mins walk, pub 2 mins walk, children’s park available 50m from property.

Region: Northumberland is a heady combination of fishing villages, market towns, sandy beaches, magnificent castles and historic Hadrian’s Wall, tied together by beautiful countryside and abundant wildlife.

Town: Situated in the foothills of the Cheviots and surrounded by glorious countryside, The pretty Northumberland village of Powburn is an excellent holiday location. With a shop and pub within the village itself and a wide range of further shopping and eating opportunities in the nearby town of Alnwick, Powburn is well served. Alnwick is also home to the incredible Alnwick Castle, the film location for Hogwarts School in the Harry Potter movies, as well as the Castle Gardens. Within easy driving distance is the spectacular Heritage Coast of Northumberland, offering sandy beaches and great wildlife habitat. Another point of interest is the house and gardens at Cragside – currently owned by the National Trust. With so much to see and do close by, Powburn makes an excellent base from which to explore this wonderful region.Read more

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All prices are inclusive of the booking fee. The "Min. Per Night" prices quoted are based on the weekly rental price, they are not applicable for short breaks. See our short break policy or ask for further details.
Winter Short Breaks (WSB) are available at many properties in the "Winter" period - subject to availability. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. Off Season Breaks (OSB) are available at many properties in parts of the "Low" and "Mid" periods - subject to availability. The price for a 3 night break is either 75% of the normal weekly rental or, if it is higher, the quoted Winter Short Break price. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. OSBs can be booked within a calendar month of the start date of the holiday. "Last Minute Breaks" (LMB) are available at most properties throughout the "LOW", "MID", "HIGH", "PEAK", "XMAS" and "NEW YEAR" periods. The price for a 3 night break is either 65% of the normal weekly rental or, if it is higher, the quoted Winter Short Break price. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. LMBs can be booked within one week of the start date of the holiday.

What Past Guests Are Saying

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  the forge

  Left on 09/15/2010 for a stay in July 2010
  
  

  a very pleasant cottage in a good location it says there is parking for 2 cars it is a bit of a squeeze.lots to do walking sightseeing frendly pub with poor beer and food warm clean cottage

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