Number Three is a charming cottage retaining much character. Dating back to 1890 this former semi-detached station workers’ cottage with a cosy wood burner and large enclosed garden is perfect for couples or small families. The energetic could walk to the village which is around 1½ miles away, with friendly village pubs and cafés. Warkworth is dominated by its castle that sits at the top of the road looking down onto the street below.
The garden at Number Three really is a lovely feature and on a sunny evening you can sit and enjoy peace and quiet after a day’s exploring. Amble, known as the friendliest port, is 3 miles away where guests can visit the Sunday market and explore the little shopping pods in the small harbour village. Some lovely little fish restaurants are here, as well as an award winning ice cream parlour. The River Coquet estuary in Warkworth is the start of the Heritage Coastal Route, where miles of golden beaches and historic castles stretch along to Berwick-upon-Tweed. Be sure to visit the Warkworth Hermitage, featured in one of local author L J Ross’ novels, or pop across to fabulous Holy Island, but check the tide tables to access the causeway.
No trip to Warkworth is complete without a visit to Alnwick, where the Duke of Northumberland resides in the famous castle, which guests can explore and was used for some of the ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Downton Abbey’ scenes. Northumberland doesn’t just have a beautiful unspoilt coast, it also boasts an internationally acclaimed Gold Tier Dark Sky National Park, famed for the clear, starry skies and well worth a trip. The National Heritage site of Hadrian’s Wall, towards Corbridge, makes an interesting day out stopping off at various Roman museums along the route. Northumberland was voted ‘The best county to holiday in’ in last year’s British Tourism awards, and visitors will always want to return to one of the friendliest counties in England. Beach 1¼ miles. Shop 1½ miles, pub and restaurant 1¼ miles.