Rothbury 2 miles. Perched in the idyllic village of Thropton, Northumberland, is this delightful three-bedroom cottage, Ravens Heugh. Enjoying a superb location on the outskirts of the Northumberland National Park, Ravens Heugh is a wonderful choice for couples or familes. Step into your new home from home, where you will find an inviting sitting room with piano, plush seating and a TV, where you can curl up and escape with your favourite book. Rustle up tasty dishes in the well-equipped kitchen/diner, ready to enjoy at the dining table for four as you recount the days adventures. After dinner, why not explore the large rear garden with summerhouse? Completing the ground floor is a king-size bedroom, a utility and WC for your convenience. Follow the stairs up to the first floor, where you will find a bathroom and a shower room, so you can choose how best to freshen up after a day of adventure. When sleep calls, two well-presented king-size bedrooms await, each with plenty of storage. Explore the local village, where you can treat your loved ones to a well-deserved meal at the Cross Keys Inn, or The Three Wheat Heads Inn, perfect for when you don’t fancy cooking! For a wider selection of amenities, head into Rothbury, where you can test out your swing at the excellent golf club, dine at The Queens Head, stock up on essentials at the convenience house, visit the esteemed National Trust site of Cragside, with vast formal gardens, bunkhouse and Power House. For excellent walking and cycling opportunities, venture into the Northumberland National Park, where you can soak up the views from the Simonside Hills, hike through Billsmoor Park and Grasslees Wood or mae your way over to Kielder Water. Further afield, you will find Alnwick, home to the famous Alnwick Castle which featured in the Harry Potter film series, the Baliffgate Museum and the Aln Valley Railway. Your Northumberland adventure begins at Ravens Heugh.
Three bedrooms, 2 x king-size and 1 x double, one of which being on the ground-floor. Bathroom with bath, basin and WC. Shower room with walk-in shower. Ground-floor cloakroom with basin and WC. Kitchen/diner. Utility. Sitting room. Summerhouse.
Rothbury, the county seat of Coquetdale, is located on the north bank of the Coquet, a river known for its salmon and trout. The city is framed by the heather-covered Simonside Hills. It's close proximity to Northumberland National Park makes this little market town ideal for hikers. The town's steep main streets are lined with the traditional stone homes of the area, and there is a wide selection of stores to choose from. Cragside, Alnwick Castle (home of the Duke of Northumberland), Wallington Hall, and a multitude of noteworthy castles are all within driving distance, and the area also features a golf course, public tennis courts, and bike hire. In addition to the coast's sandy beaches and dunes, Hadrian's Wall and the nearby Kielder Reservoir and Forest are also easily accessible by car.
