Notes from the host
Fordson
Fordson offers single-storey accommodation in a peaceful and secluded village setting with access to a swimming pool and tennis courts.. 2 steps to entrance.
All on the Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, CD Player, Electric Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Lawned garden with garden furniture. Indoor swimming pool (shared with other properties on site, depth 4ft, time slots to be booked via owner, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult who can swim). Sauna and hard tennis court, all open Mon-Thurs 9am – 6:30pm, Fri-Sun 10am-5pm (shared with other properties on site). Private parking. No smoking.. Tucked away in a peaceful and secluded village setting, these five comfortably furnished holiday cottages are set in an idyllic location, only 5 miles from the spectacular Bamburgh Castle and one of the longest sandy beaches in England, and within a few minutes’ drive of Seahouses, where regular boat trips depart for the Farne Islands. Furnished to a high standard, and close to the owners’ home, Fordson offers single-storey accommodation and Ferguson is a detached two-storey cottage. The Mill House stands as a detached converted barn, with Waren View and The Granary Cottage forming an adjoining pair. This is an ideal choice for family holidays, with use of a very pleasant lawned area by a stream. There is also shared use of the owners’ hard tennis court nearby, and guests may relax in the sauna and swimming pool, built close to the cottages.
Fordson is stylishly decorated throughout, a welcoming living room with electric fire and comfortable sofas make a cosy gathering space at any time of year. The fitted, well-equipped kitchen/dining room is great for cooking up a feast at the end of a busy day exploring. Two steps lead to the double bedroom with en-suite shower room. There are a further 2 bedrooms, another double and a twin room. As well as a modern family bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.
Warenford Village serves as an excellent base from which to discover Northumberland and the Scottish border country. Between the Cheviots and the sea, there is easy touring through the beautiful countryside with its numerous castles, stately homes, and National Trust properties. Just 4 miles distant lies Budle Bay, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the ancient walled town of Berwick-upon-Tweed (15 miles) and the Duchess of Northumberland’s ornamental gardens a short drive away. Also, sure to delight both young and old alike is a visit to neighbouring Alnwick Castle, which served as the location for the Harry Potter films. Within easy reach, too, is Holy Island – renowned for its medieval religious heritage, priory and picturesque castle – and also known by its Anglo-Saxon name of Lindisfarne.
There are quiet country lanes for cycling and several excellent golf courses nearby, as well as a selection of shops in Belford (3 miles) and good inns and restaurants in which to enjoy a family meal locally – the nearest pub with restaurant being just 30 yards. Shop/24-hr garage 1 mile.
Fordson can be booked together with Ferguson (MHI), The Granary Cottage (MKO), Waren View (MKP) and The Mill House (MLX) to accommodate up to 25 guests.
Free WiFi
BOOKING RESTRICTIONS: Children under 2 years must wear waterproof nappies in the pool. The pool is open daily between 8am - 9pm, there will be information in your cottage on arrival for booking time slots.
