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Beachcombers Retreat

Amble
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Beachcombers Retreat

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Located at the southern edge of the peaceful seaside hamlet of Low Hauxley this light property is a short walk from popular Amble. With plenty of restaurants bistros ice cream parlours and cafes Amble is perfect for enjoying a restorative meal after a long day of touring. Also within easy reach is Warkworth village home to medieval castle ruins and a range of independent shops galleries and eateries. Set out on foot to explore Low Hauxley Nature Reserve or have a go at the range of water sports available at the Coquet Shorebase Trust Water Sports Centre. Inside the accommodation is bright and spacious with a comforting home-from-home feel throughout. The kitchen/diner is a light and airy room with modern units a large dining table and a patio door to the enclosed patio. Elsewhere on the ground floor are two well-presented bedrooms one twin and one super king-size with dressing table and French doors opening onto the patio. The bedrooms share a downstairs shower room. Upstairs the lounge is a fantastic room with wooden flooring comfortable seating TV and patio doors opening onto a sunny balcony with sea views. On the first floor a super king-size bedroom benefits from an en-suite bathroom with shower. A double bedroom is accessed via the balcony and features a luxury en-suite bathroom with large shower cubicle and separate bath offering an additonal private space for a further two guests at an extra cost. Outside there is a large enclosed Indian sandstone patio with table and chairs for enjoying al fresco meals in the sunshine. There is also a secure shed for storing bikes diving equipment and wetsuits within the patio area. Need to know: 3 bedrooms 1 ground floor twin, 1 ground floor super king size, 1 first floor en suite super king . Additional fourth double bedroom with smart TV with bathroom with separate shower and WC with balcony and sea views available at an additional charge of 250 per week or 150 for a short break. 1 ground floor shower room, 1 bathroom with overhead shower. Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, washing machine, Nespresso coffee machine and fridge freezer. Sky TV with movies TV/DVD in the lounge. Wi Fi. Accepts up to three well behaved dogs. Enclosed patio area with garden furniture. Shed with tumble dryer and storage. Off road parking for 2 cars.

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REGION · NORTHUMBERLAND
GRID · 55.3338, -1.5839
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