Holidaycottage in Eglingham, near Alnwick - sleeps 4

THE FORGE Cottage
2 bedrooms, sleeps 4

A 19th-century forge offering a blend of period features and modern conveniences including a heated swimming pool in the south-facing garden.

This charming, detached stone cottage, formerly the forge for the farm, is situated in a magnificent rural setting and dates from the early 19th century. Offering a blend of traditional features including exposed beams, inglenook fireplace and oak flooring. Presented and equipped to a very high standard, it also boasts south-facing gardens with spectacular, uninterrupted views over moorlands and open countryside. There is sole use of an outdoor heated swimming pool, and the holiday cottage lies in a superb area for touring, walking and cycling. Ingram Valley is 6 miles for swimming in the river, and walking. Alnwick, with its famous castle and gardens, is 7 miles. Coastline, 15 minutes’ drive. Shops 7 miles, village with pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Step to entrance. All on the ground floor. Some internal steps. Living room: With wood burner, Freeview TV, DVD player, CD player, beams, oak floor and French doors leading to garden. Kitchen/dining room: Farmhouse-style with electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, washer/dryer and beams. Bedroom 1: With double bed, French doors leading to garden, and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet. Bedroom 2: With twin beds. Bathroom: With roll-top bath and toilet.

Extra Amenities

Oil central heating (£20 per week, £10 per short break November-March), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Enclosed garden with garden furniture and barbecue. Outdoor heated swimming pool (private, 7. 2m x 4m, open May-September only, £50 per week heating charge). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: The property has a natural water supply from a spring.