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 | There's a children's toy box, children's books, DVD's and games, |
 | Outdoor toys include 3 kids bikes with helmets (aged between 4 & 9), one larger bike for 12-14 yr old, 2 adult bikes, one baby bike with long handle, children's picnic table. |
 | Wifi provided |
 | There is a safe sandy beach 2 minutes drive down country lane with lots of parking. |
 | There is a beach within 30minutes walk or 2 minutes by car |
 | Nursery equipment includes: one cot bed with linen and anti allergy duvet, 2 travel cots (one with higher level for smaller babies), stair gates, changing unit with baby bath, steam bottle steriliser, baby arrival box with nappies, wipes, nappy sacks, baby lotion, talc, shampoo etc. |
 | 2 travel cots and 1 cot bed |
 | For nights out baby sitter available with nursery nurse qualification |
 | Private dining by arrangement for romantic nights in |
 | There is a large safe enclosed garden |
Arrivals and Departures:
Check-in time: 16:30
Check-out time: 10:00
Payment:
Reservation Deposit: 25%
Balance: 60 days prior to arrival
Capacity:
Sleeps: 8 +
Newly refurbished (2008) in chic seaside style this former village library is now an idyllic family retreat for eight (plus cots). It's elegant new look combines stylish interiors and indulgent touches like White Company linens and toiletries, with natural luxuries like waking up to seaviews through the roof light windows and discovering the untouched beauty of 'Sugar Sands' beach, hidden down a lane behind the house.
Whilst parents enjoy discovering the free-standing bath and flatscreen TVs, mini guests will adore the huge old seaman's chest filled with toys, books and games, along with the freedom to roam in the pretty, safely enclosed, gardens which hide a picnic and sand play table just for them and BBQ for adults.
The accommodation comprises of a lovely spacious lounge, formerly the village reading room , it has been transformed into a luxurious haven of comfort with cosy soft furnishings, log burner, handy TV with DVD/CD player (children's DVD's included) and of course a large bookcase with a range of literature including several children's book, which prove perfect for bedtime stories. However, whilst parents may be left marvelling the decor, mini guest's favourite feature of the room is sure to be the old seaman's chest which is packed full of children’s toys and games. The lounge is also home to large oak dining table which seats 8 with room and ability to extend. The pretty and well equipped kitchen is a spacious and bright room with a feature oak beamed ceiling, dishwasher, larger fridge, under bench freezer, washer/dryer,Smeg range cooker, granite/solid wood worktops and Belfast sink and a casual dining area with breakfast table and 4 chairs. There are 4 bedrooms in total 3 double and 1 twin. Bedroom 1 is a New England chic, master suite with king sized bed, dressed in white company linens and a romantic en-suite with double shower and roll top free-standing bath. The 2nd bedroom is a large twin, perfect for mini guests, styled once again with white company linens and Hampton style beds it has lovely views over the side garden. Bedrooms 3 in a further king with a cream iron bedstead and original Victorian fireplace, whilst finally bedroom 4 is another king with a seaside feel and its own en-suite with large shower- a great option for travelling grandparents who want a sense of privacy. Outside there is a lovely, large lawned garden perfect for little ones to run around in and its picnic tables make a great spot for alfresco dining in the summer months.
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Justifiably designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Northumberland coast is crammed full of huge swathes of wide sandy beaches, pretty harbour villages and breathtaking coastal walks with atmospheric salty dog pubs and tea rooms along the way. It's the perfect spot for seal and puffin spotting with boat trips around the Farne Islands from Seahouses. There are tonnes of historic attractions to with castles galore from beachside Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh, and every Harry Potter fanatic's favourit, Alnwick, which was used as a location for scenes in the films. Nearby Alnwick Gardens is always hugely popular with little ones thanks to its enchanting treehouse restaurant, which serves surprisingly good food (order before 6.30m for excellent value early supper), run-through fountains and sit-on tractors – just be sure to take a change of clothes!
Past Guest Ratings: * (3 guests)
*Rating collated since Feb '10.
All verified as genuine BFB guests who experienced the accommodation with young children.
Awards:
5-Stars VisitEngland
This property was 5 star in every respect. It is immaculate and with a very high...
This property was 5 star in every respect. It is immaculate and with a very high level of decor and furnishing. everything you could wish for for the children in terms of toys for indoor and outdoor entertainment. Very highly recommended.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
We had a great time. Excellent interiors and lovely garden. Our 3 year old daugh...
We had a great time. Excellent interiors and lovely garden. Our 3 year old daughter referred to is as the 'lovely house' so it was a hit with her also. Would recommend.
Overall Experience Rating: 80%
It's a definite 5 (not 4) on style - a wonderful cottage! With absolutely every ...
It's a definite 5 (not 4) on style - a wonderful cottage! With absolutely every possible thing you might need provided, including a raft of baby items, some requested, many others just there, and fabulous furnishings, this was luxury comfort. Thank you to the Slaters for providing us with such an idyllic bolthole that was indeed very baby friendly!
I would just like to say, that the attention to detail was extraordinary, and I ...
I would just like to say, that the attention to detail was extraordinary, and I have never stayed in self catering accommodation with such a high standard. Our special thanks go to Harvey and Carol, for making our stay so fantastic!
What a fantastic house, with welcoming touches upon arrival .Everything was 1st ...
What a fantastic house, with welcoming touches upon arrival .Everything was 1st class , the toy box ,the bikes ,the sandpit were the best things for our 3 year old .Used a local private chef , for dinner one night -highly recommended .Will return .
