About this property
Nestling in an idyllic rural location close to Embleton in Northumberland, Paddy’s Mount Cottage is a stunning Grade II listed barn conversion which cleverly combines traditional features with all the mod cons you would expect from a top quality holiday home and is the ideal holiday destination for a family holiday. The open-plan living area has that real ‘wow’ factor with an attractive vaulted ceiling, feature floor-to-ceiling windows, tiled flooring and clean, white walls, all adding up to create a really light and airy space. Step into the stylish, fully fitted kitchen and you will find all that’s needed to be able to produce good food for your holiday party. When the food is ready to serve up, there is an attractive dining table with rustic table and chairs inviting guests to take a seat and look forward to relaxing meals together. If the weather allows, then there are delightful gardens with breath-taking rural views and a patio area, where any children or dogs can run around while the grown-ups can relax and soak up the views. When it’s time for bed, there are two bedrooms to choose from; a king-size and a twin. They are both charming and even come with a TV each, so no need to worry about missing out on your favourite telly! After a quick shower or relaxing bath in the morning, you’re good to go and ready to explore the delights of Northumberland on the doorstep. Newton-by-the-Sea is nearby Close by is the picturesque fishing village of Beadnell which is also worth a visit. Beadnell Bay offers miles of sandy beaches with loads of delightful coastal paths ideal for a hike rewarded with some fantastic views along the way. Attractions worth a visit include Dunstanburgh Castle, Hadrian’s Wall, Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland Country Zoo and RSPB reserves at Hauxley and Annstead. Giving guests a memorable holiday in a beautiful location, Paddys Mount Cottage has it all.
The attractive and historic market town of Alnwick is dominated by Alnwick Castle, home to the Duke of Northumberland. The Castle Gardens, opened in 2002, are home to Europe's largest cascading water feature, a fabulous (and enormous) treehouse, a delightful rose garden and a beautiful, walled ornamental garden, which will delight novice and experienced gardeners alike. The castle is also famous as the setting for Hogwarts School featured in the Harry Potter films! The town's narrow streets have seen little change since the days when the London to Edinburgh stage coach passed through and the Market Place, with its stone cross, is still the central feature and the ideal venue for the weekly Saturday market. Alnwick offers a good selection of shops, pubs and places to eat and there is plenty to see and do, with miles of golden sandy beaches, numerous castles and boat trips to the famous Farne Islands all available nearby. Altogether a superb location for exploring Northumberland and its stunning Heritage Coastline.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV, 1 x twin with TV.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Underfloor heating.
Electric oven and grill, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine.
3 x TVs, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Gardens, patio area, patio furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.5 miles, pub 2.5 miles.
Please note this property is a Saturday change over.
Nearby points of interest
- Alnwick Castle
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (10)
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Donna
The location is great, close to some very beautiful sights and beaches - itâs a wonderful place to visit. The welcome pack was a nice touch as well, and much appreciated. My only problem is about the accuracy of the listing, and other dog owners need to be aware - it needs to be a lot clearer in the description that there is no fully (safely) enclosed area for dogs to wander freely. The garden is shared with the adjoining cottage and the fencing is not at all secure. Fortunately I have an old dog who doesnât wander (and no one was in the cottage next door so we had the garden to ourselves) but any slightly curious dog could easily get through or over the fence and be off on an adventure (and thereâs a busy train line and livestock fairly close to the cottage). I had enquired about the garden before traveling so knew about the shared aspect but was told the courtyard was private - it isnât, itâs just the frontage of the cottage which is basically a shared access track to the other cottages. Personally, when Iâm looking for a cottage to stay in, some sort of fully enclosed area for a dog is key, so wouldnât choose to stay again for this reason (which is a shame, as otherwise it was perfect). Clearer wording would have allowed me to perhaps make a more suitable choice based on our particular needs.
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Ben
It had everything we needed & we really appreciated the fantastic welcome pack! We had read previous reviews before going and were glad that issues had been resolved. Paddyâs Mount is the perfect place for a relaxing break also itâs well located for lots of interesting attractions plus a 5 minute drive takes you to a cracking beach!
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Francis
TV reception was a little iffy but was a minor point. Towards the end of the week we did have a problem with the flush toilet which was partly due to the water saving system. I raised this with the owner who was quick to respond and they arranged to get someone round the following morning. However I managed to reticify the problem myself. This would not put us off booking again.