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Visit both countryside and coast from this detached property, with Alnwick, Bamburgh and Druridge Bay all within easy reach.. Step to entrance. All on the ground floor. Open plan living space. Living area: With 32" Freeview TV, double sofa bed (for children) and patio doors leading to decking. Dining area. Kitchen area: With electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and wooden floor. Bedroom: With kingsize bed and 15" Freeview TV. Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet.. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. . Decking with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Grounds (shared with owners). Stabling for horses. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Ideal for a couple or small family, The Cockles is set in a pretty countryside location yet only a few minutes’ drive from the historic market town of Morpeth. Detached and set on the owners’ smallholding with horses, the property has a lovely wrap-around style decked area to maximise the sun after you have been out exploring all day. With many bridle paths straight from the door, it is also ideal if you want to walk. The Cockles is a great base for exploring the abundance of visitor attractions within this friendly county, voted in 2018 by the Visit Britain Tourism Awards as the best county to holiday in. Morpeth itself has plenty of small restaurants, pubs and a good selection of shops, as well as a pretty riverside and a weekly market. Only a few miles from the start of the Northumberland Heritage Coast with miles of golden sandy beaches, with fabulous Druridge Bay only 8 miles to the east. Head north and visit Alnwick Castle, 23 miles, famed for scenes shot for the Harry Potter films, or head up to Holy Island and Bamburgh with breathtaking views over the coast. Hop on a train at Morpeth and take a day trip to Edinburgh, and there is easy road access for Hadrian&rs...