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The Old Smithy has a kitchen with electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher fridge and freezer, a dining room for six and a sitting room with TV. The bedrooms consist of a double, a twin and a children's bunk, serviced by a shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Outside there is an enclosed rear courtyard with patio and furniture, plus off-road parking for one car. Within 0.6 miles or less you will find a shop, a pub and a beach, and please note this is a smoke-free property. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Highchair available on request. Fuel, power, bed linen, towels and WiFi included in the rent. Explore the wonders of Northumberland with a stay at The Old Smithy. Please note: There is access to the private local health club which includes indoor gym, sauna and steam roomPlease note: Parking in the courtyard is suitable for one small/medium car. The width of the archway at its narrowest is 2.25 meters.

The bustling little seaport of Amble is situated at the mouth of the River Coquet and is an ideal place for exploring Northumberland. Historically a centre for boatbuilding, Amble offers a marina, a harbour, sandy beaches and coastal walks to the bird sanctuary at Hauxley and country park at Druridge Bay. Large fishing boats moor along the harbour wall and land a variety of fish, prawns, crabs and lobsters. There is a fish centre on the side of the harbour that is now primarily a shell fish hatchery to re-stock levels of lobster and other shell fish, this sells local fish and is open to the public. A mile south of Amble is Coquet Island, an RSPB reserve with a large population of terns, puffins and eider ducks and boat trips around the island can be arranged. The pretty coastal villages of Alnmouth and Craster and numerous superb beaches are only a short drive away, whilst picturesque Warkworth with its castle, charming Alnwick with its castle and award-winning gardens, and the National Trust’s Wallington Hall and Cragside are all within easy reach.