Ridsdale Cottage Sleeps 4

• Sleeps 4
• Saturday Change Over Day
• Open Fire/Woodburner
• Garden
• BBQ
• Smoking
• Fishing Available

You enter the cottage through a porch into a well-equipped KITCHEN provides an electric oven and four-burner gas hob, washing machine, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave and many extras for the more ambitious cooks among our guests. There is a utility room containing the combi boiler and space to dry clothes. The LOUNGE is a spacious, cosily furnished room, which has a comfortable settee, easy chair and dining table with four chairs. It is heated by radiators and has a wood-burning stove in an open fireplace. We provide a colour TV , DVD and music system. From the lounge you enter the SUNROOM which has a double bed settee and two traditional rocking chairs. It offers wonderful views of the garden, the surrounding countryside and the Cheviot Hills. Upstairs there are two bedrooms and a bathroom. The DOUBLE BEDROOM has a comfortable kingsize bed, dressing table and ample storage space. The second BEDROOM has a single bed and storage in a built in wardrobe. Bed linen and towels are provided. The BATHROOM has a bath with shower above, fitted with a thermostatic mixer valve, WC and washbasin. Hot water is constant and (almost instantly) supplied via the combi boiler

The cottage provides an excellent base to explore Northumberland, the land of the “big sky”. The area is ideal for walking to suit all levels, photography, bird watching and rock climbing. Just step outside of the cottage and head for the hills or forest. Only two miles away are lake fishing facilities at Sweethope Lough. Close by are the historical market towns of Hexham, Morpeth and Alnwick. The Scottish Borders are within easy reach and a day trip to Edinburgh is also possible. The famous Gateshead Metro Shopping Centre is a 45 minute drive away, as is the vibrant city of Newcastle upon Tyne. Visit Hadrian’s Wall, a world heritage site, with many Roman forts and remains along its path, including the Roman Army Museum, Housesteads and Vindolanda. Take a drive to Kielder Water and Forest. Europe’s largest man made lake offers forest walks, cycling and water sports. Northumberland is also renowned for it’s stunning sandy beaches, sand dunes and castles. Visit Druridge Bay, the fishing villages of Craster and Seahouses, Holy Island and the Farne Islands or explore the many ruined and restored castles in the region. Best of all - do nothing; stay where you are and enjoy the peace, quiet and tranquillity