Swallows Nest
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Accommodation (Self Catering Cottage, sleeps: 8)
Swallows Nest offers three spacious bedrooms and is ideally suited to a party of six. For larger parties of eight, one of the bedrooms comes with four single beds and can comfortably accommodate four people with room to spare! A travel cot and high chair are also available for younger guests.
The accommodation at Swallows Nest comprises:
Ground floor:
- Entrance lobby: Generous lobby with plenty of hanging space for coats, hats and beach toys.
- Sitting room: Furnished with two comfy three seater sofas and two arm chairs for relaxing by the fire or chatting round the coffee table. Open log fire and slate hearth, colour TV/video, large coffee table and toy box.
- Dining room: Plenty of room for large family gatherings round a solid wood table that comfortably seats eight. There is an assortment of board games housed in a 1920's dresser for all ages to enjoy. French doors lead out on to the large timber deck and sunny rear garden.
- Kitchen: Well equipped for all catering needs with electric cooker, electric hob in granite work top, fridge and freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer. All appliances are Bosch and the crockery and cutlery are of a very high standard.
- Bedroom 1: Twin room with two single beds and window that overlooks the garden. An over mattress is available to make the two single beds into a large king size double.
- Bathroom: The ground floor bathroom is adjacent to the bedroom with wash hand basin, bath and WC it has a slate vanity shelf and heated towel rail.
First Floor:
- Bedroom 2: Generous size well furnished double room with double bed under roof light - perfect for stargazing!
- Bedroom 3: Very large room with four single beds. The room is well furnished with plenty of cupboard and wardrobe space. From the two roof lights there are views across to fields and the castle.
- Bathroom: The first floor bathroom is great for families with large double ended bath and shower over, wash hand basin, WC, a slate vanity self and heated towel rail.
Outside:
- At the rear of the cottage there is a completely enclosed garden that benefits from a lovely large timber deck, great for sunbathing and entertaining alfresco. All outdoor furniture is provided.
- At the front of the cottage there are two areas of grass that are for the sole use of guests at Swallows nest. They offer plenty of space to play ball games, run around or enjoy picnics! There is a long drive adjacent to the cottage for off road parking for up to three cars.
Locality (close to: Bamburgh)
Swallows Nest holiday cottage can be found in the heart of Northumbria in the historic village of Bamburgh that is often described as the jewel in the crown of the Northumberland coast and castles region.
It is a surprising and beautiful area, immersed in history and renowned for its outstanding natural beauty, wild life, off shore islands and spectacular beaches. A majestic castle perched upon a dramatic rock outcrop dominates the picturesque village of Bamburgh.
All this located just 50 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne, easily accessible from the A1 trunk road.
Within half a mile
- Beach 200 yds
- Pubs in Bamburgh Village
- Shops in Bamburgh Village
- Children's play area and tennis courts
- Grace Darling Museum
Within 3 miles
- Budle Bay bird watching
- Seahouses Village, with shops, pubs, harbour and children's amusements
- Boat trips to the Farne Islands
- Horse Riding
- Tourist information centre
- 2 Golf Courses
Within 10 miles
- Heatherslaw light steam railway
- 3 Golf Courses
- Chillingham Castle and highland cattle
- Cheviot hills
Within 15 miles
- Alnwick "Harry Potter" Castle
- Alnwick Castle Gardens
- Holy Island and Lindisfarne Priory and Castle
- Berwick indoor swimming pool, soft play and sports centre.
Within 20 miles
- Cragside Country house
- Paxton House
Swallows Nest Picture Gallery (click to enlarge)
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Tariff Information
Tariff Range: from 380 to 880 GBP per week
Swallows Nest is available on a Friday-to-Friday weekly booking.
It is available all year round. Additionally, in low season it is available for short breaks and long weekends.
Swallows Nest has been awarded a Four Star rating from the English Tourist Board and from 2006 Bed linen requirements and electricity will be included in the cost of the holiday.
Towels can be hired for £2.00 per person per week (or part of).
All beds are made up ready for guests arrival.
The electric heating is very efficient even in the colder months and the heating and hot water is switched on prior to guest's arrival.
The open fire is wonderfully cosy and logs can be purchased locally. Electricity will be charged on departure until 2006 when all electricity usage will then be included in the cost of the holiday.
For the comfort of all guests Swallows Nest is a strictly no smoking cottage.
Regrettably, pets cannot be accommodated during the peak summer months however in mid/low season one well behaved dog with own basket/cage will be permitted - an additional good housekeeping deposit will be required.
- Low Season (Jan - April) ............ £380
- Mid Season (May - mid June) ......... £570
- High Season (Mid June - mid July) ... £760
- Peak Season (mid July - Aug) ........ £880
- Mid Season (Sept - Oct) ............. £570
- Low Season (Nov - Dec) .............. £380
- Peak Season (Christmas / New Year) .. £880
please note: higher rates apply during school holidays