Victorian Cottage with gardens by river, Allendale

Built in the 1860's, this Victorian stone terraced cottage is a cosy and characterful home for 4 people. You will enjoy an exceptionally well cared for, well-equipped, comfortable home with two landscaped gardens, one with a bespoke summerhouse and pond, the other with a wildflower garden and a large child-friendly sports area. Located in an Area of Outstanding Beauty (AONB), this special and undiscovered retreat will not disappoint at any time of year. The space 50 metres away from walks along the East Allen river where you can watch salmon leap in the autumn. Five minutes drive from Allendale village and fifteen minutes from the market town of Hexham. The Roman Wall and the Lead mining Industrial areas are close by. If you enjoy walking, cycling, horse riding, fishing, visiting gardens, museums, historic houses or just relaxing in the garden or wildflower field, you will find it all in this beautiful area. This really is a cottage for all seasons, fully equipped for all weathers. Ideal for singles, couples or a family. Whether relaxing in our glorious summerhouse overlooking the garden in the summer, to cuddling up on our reclining sofa in front of the wood burning stove in the cooler months, you will find all you need to make this a very special holiday. Our style is vintage meets contemporary and includes: ** a spacious living dining area with reclining sofa, wood burning stove, central heating, fibre internet & T.V. DVD and CD players, maps of the area, books and games for all ages. WI-FI throughout. ** a modern, very well-equipped kitchen with induction hob, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, cafetière, food processor, juicer and sharp knives! ** utility room pantry with washing machine, dryer, fridge freezer, ironing board, iron. **wet room with underfloor heating with WC and shower. Basic food and drink essentials are included. Washing and cleaning materials included. Logs are included. Upstairs are: **Bedroom 1 with king size bed, electric blankets, bed reading lights and blackout blind. ** Bedroom 2 with twin beds, electric blankets and bed reading lamps ** Bathroom has a bath with overhead shower. Hairdryers, hot water bottles and shampoo, shower gel are included. What’s on the doorstep? Our gardens with indoor and outdoor furniture and barbecue to relax in. Developed over many years, the garden is our secret retreat. A comfy sofa means that the summerhouse can be used on rainy or sunny days. There is ample patio seating, outdoor furniture and gas barbecue for lazy days. The half acre field directly opposite the cottage is designed in two parts. The front part is a wildflower garden. The field area behind is for playing games. There are croquet and badminton sets available. Sports field and tennis behind the cottage. Across the road this 'green' development site, preserves the lead mining industry heritage of the Allen Valleys. Smelt Mill treats including Curry House, Allendale, Micro Brewery General Store with bread and supplies and Coffee and Kuriosities. Follow history by following the lead mining flues up to the chimneys on top of the moors. Walk along the riverbanks to Allendale. Here you will find a lively place with well stocked independent Coop, local Butcher, Post Office, Chemist, Beauty Salon, several pubs and the Forge Art studios and Café that runs exhibitions and sells local arts and crafts, and a wonderful classic Sci Fi Museum with dalek! From the door you can enjoy delightful walks along the river Allen - 200 acres of hill and river wooded scenery. There are well-marked paths through the dales and to the top of the Pennines. Pick up Isaac's Tea trail from the riverside. History lovers will enjoy the proximity of lead mining and all things Roman including the World Heritage Roman Wall site. With access to fabulous walks to dales and moors, cycling, golf, dark skies, pony trekking, fishing and other sports. Cycling Quiet country lanes and excellent off-road cycling make this heaven for pedallers of all ages. We're close to the C2C route. Fishing Day permits can be obtained for the East Allen river 50 metres away and game fishing can be enjoyed at Langley pond 4 miles away. Golf Varied courses nearby are at Allendale, Hexham and the International course at Slaley. Pony Trekking Enjoy panoramic views and follow old pack pony trails at the Sinderhope Pony Trekking centre Experience one of the most magnificent breathtaking car journeys over to Hartside Pass. Lots of wildlife of red squirrels, roe deer and many birds like curlew, lapwings, buzzards, grouse and even short eared owls can be seen on the moors. Hexham is 20 minutes drive away and is a thriving Market town with majestic Abbey 674 AD, the oldest prison in England, Gardens, a Farmer's market and a good variety of shops. Waitrose and Tesco will deliver food to the cottage. Day trips include Harry Potter land in Alnwick, fiery castles of Warkworth and Bamburgh, wonderful gardens of Wallington Hall and Cragside - the first home with water powered electricity. Whatever your interests, we can help with ideas and suggestions to make your time with us a special experience. Guest access You will have access to the cottage, and three beautiful gardens so you can relax undisturbed. The gardens have gates ensuring safety for children. There is also a shed to store cycles in. Other things to note No animals stay at cottage