About this property
A perfectly romantic cottage with exposed brickwork situated only a short walk from the lovely shops, bars and riverside in this lovely historic small town.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Bathroom 1: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Smart TV, Roll Top Bath (In Room) Ensuite: Toilet (Only)
Bedroom 2: Bunk (Double On Bottom, Single Above) Beds. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. . Front garden with patio, sitting-out area and garden furniture. On-road parking, 300 yards away. No smoking.. Oozing character and charm with a cosy wood burner set in the inglenook fireplace, ideal for cosying up in front of on those cooler evenings, The Secret Cottage is the perfect romantic retreat for couples or friends.
The attention to detail throughout this renovated cottage is evident, the owners have thought of everything to make this a beautiful place to relax and spend some time in this popular little market town. With lots of exposed brickwork, wood panelling and the master bedroom even has its own free-standing bath in the room, with a separate toilet and basin in the en-suite.
The Secret Cottage is set in the old part of the town set just off Oldgate, which dates back to the 12th century. Reached via a small side gate the cottage is hidden from the street and no road runs past it. Set in the heart of Morpeth there is an abundance of cafes, high quality bars, restaurants and bistros and some wonderful bespoke shops. Meander through the Edwardian Sanderson Arcade, restored to it’s full glory with shops to delight all age groups. The streets and parks in Morpeth always have flowers and the small town is popular with local folks particularly the arts and crafts gallery set in the 13th century Chantry at the bottom end of the town. For those that like some history then the county of Northumberland which is reputedly the friendliest county in England is steeped in history.
The heritage coastline with miles of golden beaches is peppered with castles, travel north to the enchanting tiny island of Lindisfarne, known as Holy Island or take a day in Alnwick there the Duke still resides in the 700-year-old castle, favoured for the movie scenes featured in Harry Potter, Braveheart and Downton Abbey, visitors love to visit here and then go onto the Duchess famous water gardens. If hiking is your thing the nearby Cheviots are perfect but if not, then perhaps take a day over to Cragside House in Rothbury only a half hour away the first house to be powered by hydroelectricity.
A golf course is nearby in Morpeth as is the train station where you can leave your car and hop on a train to Newcastle, Edinburgh or York to experience a lovely day trip. Nearby Newcastle is steeped in history, here you can admire the beautiful buildings on Grey Street and experience some wonderful food and drinks, then meander down to the Quayside and take a look at the Tyne Bridge, wherever you go in and around he Secret Cottage you will be sure to receive a real warm “Geordie” welcome.
