Dereside, West Woodburn

Northumberland. Sleeps up to 8

A beautiful, stone-built cottage, surrounded by the countryside lands of Northumberland, Dereside is a wonderful abode to base an escape for a family or group of friends. This semi-detached cottage boasts contemporary style and a desirable location from which to explore this scenic area of the North East of England. Enter the spacious hallway and make yourself at home amongst the wonder of the sitting room, the perfect spot to spend time together, where you can choose to unwind in front of the television or enjoy an evening of family fun in the form of games, or why not open up the French doors that lead from onto your own patio area so you can appreciate your surroundings? Moving through into the kitchen/diner, you can find a fantastic social space, with enough room for everyone to gather around the dining table for meal times, while the sparkling, red granite worktops take centre stage at the island in the room, where you can prepare lovingly-made meals for the group, with plenty of room for little helpers too! The sleeping spots are spread out over the ground and first floors; on the ground floor you can find a convenient twin room, ideal for the elderly or those seeking a quiet escape from the excitement of the group, this room also benefits from being served by the gleaming ground-floor shower room. Up on the first floor you can find the further three bedrooms; a master king-size with its own en-suite shower room, accompanied by two further king-size rooms with access to the impressive family bathroom, each first-floor bedroom boasts characterful beams and wonderful views of your countryside surroundings, offering everyone a snug spot to wind down in each evening. Appreciate the tranquillity of the area by sitting out in your private rear patio with your morning cup of tea while the little ones play on the lawn, before heading out to explore the local area. Once an important resting spot in Roman times for people travelling from York to Scotland, the village of West Woodburn now stands to offer its visitors a wonderful selection of amenities including a Post Office, pub and local store, offering all you could need for a self-catered stay, with walks along the River Rede making a wonderful way to while away the hours with a picnic. Venture into the nearby Kielder Forest for an outdoor experience like no other, with miles of forest trails, the largest expanse of dark night sky perfect for star gazing and a plethora of nature waiting to discovered, there's so much natural wonder waiting to be discovered here. Newcastle-upon-Tyne can be reached via a scenic car journey, home to historic wonders such as its medieval castle, St Nicholas Cathedral and Victoria Tunnels, as well as a bustling nightlife and plenty of family-friendly attractions such as the Theatre Royal, the Discovery Museum and the beautiful Whitley Bay, there's something here for every taste. Dereside is a delightful dwelling to base your next escape to the North East of England.

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