A spacious country house set within a huge garden within a national park – what more could you ask for in a holiday home? Stay at this charming property and revel in the comforts of a true rural retreat. The house, equipped with games, books and dressing up clothes for the children, is a home away from home with its stone exterior and cosy décor. It sleeps six (plus two dogs), so there's space for a group of extended family or friends. The house is brimming with farmhouse-style features; a stable door in the kitchen and vaulted ceilings upstairs. In the lounge, a warming wood burner sits within the original fireplace. Outside, there's a charming wooden veranda to relax on where you can rest on a bench – grabbing a blanket for your knees if it's chilly – and study the Ordnance Survey map for the following day's walk. On the patio, equipped with a dining table and chairs, enjoy a leisurely fresh-air meal (perhaps with a few glasses of wine) on warm evenings. Before bed, why not have a long, hot soak in one of the freestanding bathtubs as a holiday indulgence? There's a range of pretty walks to be accessed straight from the house – take a packed lunch and plenty of water, and prepare to be wowed by sweeping valleys and vast expanses of land. Harbottle is an extremely picturesque village – visit the remains of a 12th-century castle then pop in for a pint at the friendly local pub. In nearby Rothbury (9 miles), wander along the River Coquet and pop into some independent shops. The sea at Alnmouth is a 25-mile drive away, with an award-winning coastline waiting to be explored. House Rules Additional information and rules 1 dog allowed per booking - 3 Bedrooms – 1 super king-size, 1 king size, 1 twin zip-and-link (which can be made up as a super-king-size on request) - 1 bathroom, 1 en-suite bathroom and separate WC - Electric Range oven and gas hob, dishwasher, coffee machine, fridge/freezer and microwave - Utility area with washing machine and separate dryer - Wood burner (2 bags of logs and initial supply of kindling provided) - Off-road parking for 3 cars - Welcome pack included - Pub within walking distance - Bicycle storage available - Smart TV/DVD in lounge and Smart TV in all bedrooms - BBQ available - Electric Vehicle charging on site, plus two public Electric Vehicle roadside charging points available in the Harbottle (just up the street) Host Terms & Conditions The Travel Chapter Limited, trading as “holidaycottages·co·uk”, acts as agent for the property owner. Therefore, when you make a booking the contract is between you and the owner. Please note our terms and conditions will also apply when you make a booking. These can be found in the footer of our website, holidaycottages·co·uk.