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Sunflower Cottage is a holiday cottage in Alnwick, Northumbria. Book Sunflower Cottage online today. This page contains information about Sunflower Cottage including photos, reviews and more.
Prices start at £485.00 per week.
Overview
Surrounded by fresh-water streams and pretty woodland, the rural village of Eglingham is full of the picture-postcard-charm that all holiday-villages should have. Three bedrooms: 2 x eaves king-size double (1 with en-suite shower, basin and WC), 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Kitchen with Rangemaster and dining area. Utility. Sitting room with multi-fuel stove in traditional fireplace. Snug with multi-fuel stove in traditional fireplace.
This lovely stone cottage with views of the open countryside is located on the edge of Eglingham. Renovated to a remarkably high standard, the decor of the house skilfully combines old-world charm with modern practicality and can be enjoyed throughout the year. The spacious living room offers a multi-fuel stove for days when the weather isn't at its best. With a lovely, well-maintained garden, perfect for picnics beneath the apple trees, this cottage is a great place to bring the family. 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.
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Facilities & Amenities
Oil central heating with multi-fuel stoves. Rangemaster electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio/CD/iPod dock, WiFi. Fuel, power and fuel for stoves inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair. Off road parking for 2 cars. Private rear garden with furniture and BBQ, mature, front terraced garden with views over village and countryside. Village tennis court close to cottage (free, no need to book). Sorry, no pets & no smoking. Shop 4 miles, pub 2 mins walk. Note: Mobile reception in the village is poor with the exception of O2.
Location, Location, Location!
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Comprised of neat stone houses with well-kept gardens, a Victorian church, large pub and traditional restaurant, the village is a wonderful setting to try living life at a more leisurely pace. For those wanting to escape the hustle-and-bustle of the city, the surrounding hills and valleys offer fascinating walks through this vibrant countryside. Birdwatchers will enjoy trips to the Farne Islands which are rich with wildlife, though you don't have to go far to spot some interesting birds as closer to home, herons have been sighted in the Eglingham burn. For those who like history, the Holy Island of Lindisfarne is very close by, as are the castles of Warkworth, Chillingham, Alnwick and Dunstanburgh.
Reviews
"This is a super cottage beautifully presented with a high standard of finish. Lots of authentic bits of old furniture and quality fittings and appliances. Nice location for visiting Alnwick, coast etc We were two hard to please middle aged couples and we really liked it."
"Sunflower Cottage is in a perfect location for exploring both the beaches and countryside of Northumbria. The village of Eglingham has a great pub and the cottage is very comfortable and has everything you need for a relaxing stay - great place."
"This is a wonderful old cottage a real home from home and very close to Alnwick . The facilities are great it is spotlessly clean with everything you need ,loads of videos/games plus a TV if you just want to veg out. Linen and towels are supplied and beds are very comfortable. We highly recommend this cottage ."
"This delightful cottage, (it was an old cottage not a modern building calling itself a cottage), was certainly a revelation. If all the properties we have stayed in were like this I would be overjoyed! Spotlessly clean and tastefully decorated this well equiped cottage has everything, even nice big fluffy towels! My husband and I will do all we can to stay here again."
"This cottage was beautiful inside & out. The kitchen was the heart of the cottage complete with an AGA which meant meals had to be thought about, but it provided warmth throughout the house. The beds were kingsize and very comfortable,the bathroom was spacious and the whole place was spotlessly clean. Ample books, games & DVDs available, only possible complaint is maybe a larger TV would be better but you don't go to such a lovely part of the country to watch TV! A short drive away from Alnwick and the coast, an ideal location."
"We enjoyed the views from this cottage, and use of the tennis court/playing field. It made a good base for exploring the area around alnwick and the beautiful beaches."
"Everything and everyone is catered for - right down to an extensive range of CDs and DVDs to use. We loved the large, bright kitchen, especially the range and all the amenities to give a home from home feeling. The decor throughout was cosy and warm and overall, gave a real cottage feeling. Certainly a relaxing, peaceful location but ideally situated to visit the sights the area has to offer/"
"I thought the cottage was lovely, it instantly felt warm and welcoming. We travelled with a child and grandparent and everyone enjoyed the area and returning each evening to such a great cottage. The aga was fun to use, walks right from the door and an excellent inn almost opposite. The cottage was clean and had lots of entertainment in it, cd's books, games and dvd's. A lovely introduction to the North of England"
"Sunflower cottage is a true home from home. Comfortable, spacious and (once we'd worked out the Raeburn) cosy. Eglingham is wonderful and a great base from which to explore all Northumberland has to offer. Although only there for a week, the cottage really made an impression. The first thing we did on getting home was book another week in the Summer!"
"The cottage was up to our expectations in all but one item. The toilets took too long to flush after use, even though there were two. Both took up to 1/4 hour to be ready for the next person. We were warned that the Aga cooker was slow, so it was no suprise that our meals tended to be after their alotted time. Overall though we would return in the future."
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Weather Forecast
Arriving at Sunflower Cottage soon? Make sure you're prepared, whatever the weather, by checking out the weather forecast for the week ahead at Alnwick (observations for Ellingham).
| Temp. | Rainfall | Wind | Clouds | Pressure | Humidity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Few Clouds | -4°C - 2°C | 0.00mm | 18mph NNW | 19% | 998mb | 63% | |
| Tomorrow | Few Clouds | -2°C - 3°C | 0.00mm | 18mph NNW | 12% | 1,003mb | 68% | |
| Saturday | Rain And Snow | -1°C - 6°C | 16.83mm | 29mph NNW | 100% | 998mb | 100% | |
| Sunday | Moderate Rain | 6°C - 13°C | 1.93mm | 22mph NNW | 100% | 986mb | 81% | |
| Monday | Light Rain | 6°C - 8°C | 4.74mm | 39mph NNW | 64% | 982mb | 87% | |
| Tuesday | Light Rain | 5°C - 9°C | 1.05mm | 28mph NNW | 88% | 1,003mb | 79% | |
| Wednesday | Light Rain | 2°C - 6°C | 1.26mm | 15mph NNW | 37% | 1,013mb | 79% |