HONEYSUCKLE COTTAGE (WARK ON TYNE), family friendly in Wark

Honeysuckle Cottage, Wark, Northumberland, sleeps four guests in two bedrooms.

Honeysuckle Cottage is a detached, stone-built, chocolate box cottage in an idyllic, remote location, with only the owners own home for company, between Wark-on-Tyne and the delightful market town of Bellingham.

Amenities: Night storage heaters with woodburning stove. Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. TV, WiFi, selection of books. Fuel, power and wood for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 3 cars. Enclosed garden with patio. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 4.3 miles, pub 2.3 miles. Note: Fishing on North Tyne for one rod can be arranged. PLEASE NOTE: Bed Linen & Towels not provided at this property

Region: Northumberland is a heady combination of fishing villages, market towns, sandy beaches, magnificent castles and historic Hadrian’s Wall, tied together by beautiful countryside and abundant wildlife.

Town: Wark is a delightful village surrounded by beautiful unspoilt Northumbrian countryside, on the edge of the National Park. Wark offers much of interest, including shops, a gothic style church and good quality restaurants. Hadrian’s Wall and Housesteads Fort are nearby, whilst the market town of Hexham is a ten mile drive and is well worth a visit, with its narrow bustling streets, good selection of shops and a fascinating abbey boasting 15th century paintings and a fine Saxon crypt. The Border Country, Northumbrian coast, Kielder Forest with cycling and watersports, Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham Cathedral are all within easy motoring distance, while the Gateshead Metro Centre (one of the largest shopping centres in Europe) can be reached within an hour. Suitable for year-round holidays, this unspoilt area with its fishing, horse riding, abundant wildlife and superb walking country is a nature lover’s dream. Superb golf courses are close by and the area has abundant historical sites, stately homes and famous gardens.