Sandpiper Retreat

About this property

Perched in Ashington, Northumberland, is this lovely semi-detached cottage, Sandpiper Retreat. Enjoying a delightful location along the River Wansbeck within easy reach of the beautiful coast, Sandpiper Retreat is a wonderful choice for couples or a family of four. Your new home-from-home enjoys one off-road parking space at the nearby garage block, and a rear enclosed garden. Step into the inviting sitting room, where plush seating and a Smart TV awaits, ideal for relaxing after a day of exploring. Continue through to the kitchen/diner, where you can whip up family favourites, ready to savour the fruits of your labour at the dining table for four. Head upstairs where you will find a sleek bathroom, where you can freshen up with a soak in the bath or under the overhead shower, along with two well-appointed double bedrooms, both with their own TV so you can enjoy your favourite shows snuggled up. Explore the town, where you can sample local ales at The Elephant and The Cree Public House, treat your loved ones to a meal out at The Fox Cover, the Block & Tackle, Tiger Oriental or The Grand Station Lounge, stock up on essentials at the convenience store, picnic in the Wansbeck Riverside Park, and tour the 19th-century Woodhorn Museum. For a day by the sea, head to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, where you can spend a day at the beach, test out your swing at the excellent golf club, wander the Newbiggin Maritime Museum and Newbiggin Rocket House, or tuck-in to fresh fish and chips from Ladhars Fish Bar. Next stop is Morpeth, where you will find Morpeth Chantry, Carlisle Park, and Newminster Abbey, or venture further afield to Alnwick, home to a famous castle which appeared in the Harry Potter film series, Aln Valley Railway, and the Bailiffgate Museum. Adventure awaits at Sandpiper Retreat.

Ashington is a great town, and one of the largest in Northumberland, with many wonderful features and conveniences. Markets adorned with bunting offer genuine, hand-made wares from local vendors, and restaurants feature seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Ashington Community Woodland is ideal for hikers and nature watchers, and Queen Elizabeth II Country Park features a picturesque lake. Woodhorn Museum, housed in a converted 19th-century coal mine, is a great place to learn about the town's agricultural and mining past. As an added bonus, Ashington is situated near the beautiful Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Beach, where you can find the romantic Couple sculpture by Sean Henry, and the Newbiggen Golf Club, where you can play golf while taking in the breathtaking ocean vistas. Travel a short distance to Morpeth, North Carolina, to visit chic bars, stroll through beautiful gardens in Carlisle Park, and explore historic landmarks like the mediaeval Chantry. Located to the south of Ashington, Newcastle is famous for its lively nightlife, numerous museums, and tours of the wwii-era Victoria Tunnel, which has been meticulously preserved. For a unique dining experience, plan a visit to Alnwick, a market town to the north that is home to a castle straight out of a fairy tale and the beautiful Alnwick Gardens. Ashington serves as an excellent jumping off point from which to discover the

Accommodation

Two double bedrooms with TV.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Sitting room

Gas central heating.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine.

Smart TV, 2 x TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for 1 car at garage block a short walk away.

Rear enclosed garden with lawn.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.3 miles, beach 2.4 miles.

Note: One of the double beds can only be accessed via one side