Island View Cottage

About this property

This charming detached cottage is situated in the peaceful hamlet of High Hauxley, near Amble in Northumberland. Island View Cottage is an all-ground-floor property offering stunning views of the countryside and out to sea, with comfortable accommodation for five guests, and is ideal for a family, couple or small group wanting to enjoy both coast and countryside in Northumberland. Enter the property and find a spacious living/dining room, with large corner sofa providing plenty of seating for the whole group to relax in front of the warming electric fire while enjoying the incredible countryside and sea views on offer, watching your favourite show or film on the TV, or curling up and enjoying one of the provided books. The dining table is a great place to come together as a group to enjoy one of the provided board games, if you feel like having a fun night in, and to eat delicious home-cooked meals together, prepared in the well-equipped, spacious kitchen, which has integrated appliances including a fridge, freezer and dishwasher, as well as electric oven and microwave to help you fulfill all of your culinary requirements. The property has three bedrooms; a master double, a twin and a single; great for a variety of groups, each with ample storage space and wonderful countryside views of the surrounding fields. The family bathroom has a generous P-shaped bath with shower over, so you can choose how to get ready each day and there is also a cloakroom with WC and handy coat hooks for storing jackets. Outside there is parking on the driveway for one car, a garage with a washing machine and storage for bikes, a front lawn with seating and an enclosed, lawned back garden, surrounded by stunning countryside and offering a safe space for children or pets to run around. High Hauxley is situated at the northern end of Druridge Bay, a four-mile stretch of golden sand with sweeping sand dunes, while the closest beach is half a mile away in the village of Low Hauxley, along with the Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre, one of the best places to observe wildlife in the North East. The seaside town and fishing port of Amble is one and a half miles from the cottage, with a selection of shops and restaurants, as well as a harbour and fishing pier, Low Shore Beach, lined with colourful beach huts, wonderful coastal walks and a yachting marina. Just a mile from Amble is Coquet Island, which you can reach by scenic boat ride, and visit its lighthouse and RSPB Nature Reserve, home to puffins, seals and varies bird species. The coastal village of Alnmouth has a lovely sandy beach and two golf courses to choose from, while slightly further up the coast, Craster has a family-friendly beach and small rocky harbour. Visit the market town of Alnwick and discover its famous castle, the stunning Alnwick Garden with cascading fountain and wonderful treehouse restaurant. Venture inland towards the Northumberland National Park for incredible walks and cycling trails, encompassing Kielder Forest, the Cheviot Hills and Hadrian's Wall. Island View Cottage is a wonderful property from which to base an exciting Northumberland getaway.

The hamlet of High Hauxley can be found at the northern end of Druridge Bay, a four-mile stretch of white sand, sweeping sand dunes and rock pools to explore at low tide. Less than two miles away is the small town and fishing port of Amble, which sits at the mouth of the River Coquet and offers a yachting marina, a harbour and fishing pier, as well as sandy beaches and stunning coastal walks. Just a mile south of Amble is Coquet Island, where you can enjoy a boat trip around the island with its rspb reserve, home to a large population of terns, puffins, eider ducks and seals. The coastal villages of Alnmouth and Craster are only a short drive away, whilst picturesque Warkworth and Alnwick are within easy reach.

Accommodation

All-ground-floor.

Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x single.

Bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC.

Cloakroom.

Kitchen.

Living/dining room with electric fire

Newly installed oil central heating with electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, WiFi, selection of books and games.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot and highchair available on request.

Off-road parking on a private driveway for 1 car.

Two well-behaved dogs welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 0.9 miles, pub 0.5 miles.

beach 0.5 miles.

Please note: There is no EV charging at this property, local charging points available.

Note: The property is located next to and shares a drive with the owner's home