9th February 2012
Link House Farm
Location Northumberland
On one of the most spectacular stretches of Northumberland Heritage coast these six individually designed cottages enjoy an idyllic location on a working farm only yards from Beadnell Bay's wonderful long sandy beach backed by National Trust sand dunes. Perfect for walkers bird watchers and families (all children under 12 receive a free bucket and spade!) each cottage has its own unique character and all of them offer spacious well appointed interiors and their own garden as well as shared enjoyment of a well equipped children's play area. And the farm which sits at the end of a lane half a mile from the village of Newton-by-the-Sea boasts a collection of peacocks and ornamental pheasants.Wonderful coastal walking starts at the door north to the fishing village of Beadnell and south to Low Newton's glorious sandy beach and stunning views of Dunstanburgh Castle and through to Craster a pretty harbour village famous for its much sought after kippers. Nature lovers will delight in the area's variety of native and migrating birds and grey seals and sea otters are often spotted along the coast.
There are numerous places to visit along the coastline including magnificent Bamburgh Castle Holy Island and Seahouses (6 miles) for boat trips to the Farne Islands to see the famous colonies of puffins and seals. Just 7 miles inland lie the market town of Alnwick and its fairytale castle; the internationally celebrated gardens offer something for everyone such as stunning water features a giant tree house with its own restaurant and fabulous ornamental planting. The Northumberland National Park's thousands of acres of unspoilt heather moorlands ancient woodland and rolling Cheviot hills are easily accessible as are Berwick upon Tweed and the Scottish Borders. Golf horse riding sailing and fishing are all available nearby. Village pub serving food ½ mile shop and post office 2½ miles.
Accommodation at Link House Farm
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North View LodgeSitting room with gas 'log effect' stove and sofa bed (for + 1). Well equipped kitchen with dining area. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).
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Beach CottageSitting room with sofa bed (for + 2) and electric fire. Well equipped kitchen with dining area. Conservatory. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).
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The Old BarnEntrance hall. Double doors into circular sitting room with gas 'log effect' stove and sofa bed (for + 2). Spacious well equipped kitchen with dining area. Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/WC. Cloakroom/WC. First floor: Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/WC. Two twin bedded rooms. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).
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The WarrenWell equipped kitchen/dining room leading to sitting room with electric fire. Double bedroom with king size bed and ensuite shower room/WC. Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/WC. Two twin bedded rooms. Bathroom/WC. (shower over bath).
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Dune ViewSpacious sitting room with oil 'log effect' stove in stone fireplace and sofa bed (for + child). Conservatory. Kitchen with dining area. First floor: Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/WC. Twin bedded room with ensuite shower room/WC. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC.
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Peacock CottageWell equipped kitchen. Sitting room with double sofa bed (for + 2) electric fire and dining area. Large conservatory. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).
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