The Orchards

About this property

Tucked away in the rural village of Harbottle, amidst the tranquil Northumberland countryside, is this delightful little retreat, The Orchards. Beautifully presented throughout, The Orchards makes a great escape for families groups of

up to eight looking to break away from everyday life and see what this Northumberland location has to offer. The front door leads into the hallway, with the sitting room on your left, housing ample seating for all to kick back beside the woodburning stove, or during the summer months throw open the French doors for a light and airy feel. Turning right from the hallway there are four bedrooms, including a three king-size rooms, one of which benefits from an en-suite shower room, while there is also a lovely bunk room for children. Discover the family bathroom, complete with bath and walk-in shower so you can decide how to prepare for the day. Progress through to the kitchen/diner, boasting oak units and a granite worktop, along with a Stanley range cooker, induction hob and double electric oven, ensuring you have all the essentials for home-cooking. The garden room can be accessed externally or through the dining room, providing a lovely spot for some quiet time away from the group, or relax at the patio furniture with a cold beverage as your canine companion roams the lawn. Walkers will be delighted to know there is a scenic route right from the doorstep, taking you to the Drakestone, a massive sandstone block which rests high on a hill above Harbottle, before refuelling with some grub and a pint at the Star Inn, the local village pub which also serves as a community hub with a small shop and an excellent wood fired pizzeria in the courtyard. Another favourite walk in the area is the River Alwin route, which starts in Alwinton, or stay in the village and explore the surrounding rolling hills and fantastic horse riding routes in the Coquet Valley. For a bit of sightseeing, visit Alnwick Castle and Gardens, boasting 12 acres of meandering and magnificent gardens that are home to a grand cascade of water jets and the world’s largest Tai Haku Cherry Orchard, or venture over to the National Trust owned Craigside Hall near Rothbury, and the World Heritage Site that is Hadrian’s Wall. The Orchards is a fantastic base for a relaxing retreat, whatever time of year.

The village of Harbottle is nestled in Alwinton Parish, around 9 miles from Rothbury and 3 miles from the Scottish Border. Harbottle, which is made up of just a single street, is one of the most picture-postcard villages in the Coquet Valley. Many of the buildings are finished in a quaint, sandstone colours and within the centre lies the Star Inn pub, which not only serves food and drinks, but also houses a local village store selling cupboard essentials. The village is overlooked by the ruins of a 12th century castle, which acts as a gateaway to a beautiful walk up to Drake Stone.

Accommodation

Single storey.

Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x king-size with en-suite shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x bunk.

Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Cloakroom with basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Utility.

Dining room.

Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Garden room.

Games room/ garage with table tennis

Oil central heating with woodburning stove.

Range, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer.

TV with Netflix and Amazon Prime, WiFi.

Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.

Additional bags of logs available for £5 on an honesty box basis.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Telephone provided on an honesty box basis.

Private driveway parking for four cars.

Front garden with lawn and patio.

Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio and furniture.

One well-behaved pet welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 8.5 miles, pub 0.1 miles.

Note: The games room is in the external double garage.

Note: The table tennis table is in the garage but can be moved outside