Chaffinch

About this property

Settled into a quaint hamlet in Lucker, near Bamburgh, Northumberland, Chaffinch is a beautiful stone cottage ideal for a family looking to explore Northumberland. Park off-road and be welcomed into a homely open-plan living area, where leather sofas complement a bare brick feature wall, housing a woodburning stove, an ideal place for guests to relax with a coffee and a good book. From here you will find a kitchen where there are lots of home-from-home amenities for you to enjoy, as well as a dining space, a great social hub for all guests to enjoy. The property has a contemporary shower room where you can soak the countryside chill from your hair, as well as a double bedroom with tasteful green décor and an en-suite and a twin bedroom with green tartan décor and storage. Alfresco dining is a must, with a garden with gravel and a lawn offering seating and with the addition of a barbecue, and in the local area guests at the property will receive an hour free swim and gym session at the local spa. Lucker is a lovely hamlet with a selection of countryside walks for you to enjoy, as well as a local pub and restaurant, The Apple Inn and The Apple Core. For more eateries, head over to Bamburgh, where you will be able to enjoy a meal out and stock up on essentials before spending a day at the beach. Make sure to visit the famous Bamburgh Castle, enjoying the views of the scenery it has to offer, or head over to the historic Holy Island where there are many great places to visit including Lindisfarne Priory and castle. Make a countryside holiday to remember with a stay at Chaffinch.

The pretty Northumberland village of Lucker lies in the heart of Heritage countryside, midway between the A1 and Bamburgh. The historic coastal village of Bamburgh, with its sweeping beaches and dramatic castle, is only a short drive away with an array of excellent pubs, restaurants and gift shops. Lucker itself offers a good pub serving excellent food and a restaurant serving traditional french crépes and freshly cooked pizzas. Lucker is ideally placed for discovering the Cheviots, the stunning Northumberland Coastline and the Scottish Borders.

Accommodation

Single storey.

Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin.

Bathroom with bath, shower attachment, basin and WC.

Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove

Oil heating with woodburning stove.

Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher.

TV, DVD player, iPod dock, CD player, WiFi, selection of books and games.

Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair and travel cot available on request.

Off-road parking for 2 cars.

Rear enclosed garden with gravel area, lawn, barbecue and furniture.

Two well behaved dogs welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 3.7 miles, pub 0.1 miles.

Note: Beau Monde Leisure Spa: Free one hour swim or gym passes up to the occupancy of the cottage.

Note: Beau Monde also has a beauty and hair salon all cottage guests receive 5% discount on hair and beauty treatments on production of their key fobs (excluding products).

Note: The Apple Inn and The Apple Core give a 5% discount on food to cottage guests on production of their key fobs.

Dogs are charged at £30 per dog per week.