This attractive, welcoming cottage is in the heart of the picturesque village of Norham on the River Tweed, with walks from the doorstep. There are friendly village shops (including an excellent butcher, bakery and general store), and a couple of pubs within a 0.2-mile walk. Explore the ruins of ancient Norham Castle (0.5 miles) and wander along the beautiful riverbanks to see local wildlife, flora, and fauna. The historic town of Berwick (7.5 miles) with its castle, estuary and beachfront, has much to offer including cycling and walking trails (including The Lowry Trail), and a range of arts and craft galleries, shops, bars and restaurants. Explore the Scottish Border town of Kelso and its racecourse (16 miles), and the coastal villages Burnmouth (12.5 miles), and Eyemouth (16 miles). Visit Holy Island (19 miles), Bamburgh Castle (25 miles), and Seahouses (27.5 miles) for a boat trip to the Farne Islands.
Two stone steps lead to the glazed front door and into the well-presented, light and airy open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. The lounge has plenty of seating including two comfortable leather sofas and two armchairs where you can relax after your day’s activities. There is a Smart TV and sound bar set into the wall for movie nights, and a selection of books to browse during your stay. Share sociable mealtimes sitting at the dining table next to the bi-fold doors that you can open in warmer months to enjoy inside/outside living. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything the family cook needs to prepare a range of tasty meals. Completing the ground floor is a shower room with a shower cubicle and WC. At bedtime, head upstairs to find the two bedrooms. The king-size has a lovely view of the castle and a beautiful en-suite bathroom with a bath, separate shower and WC. The charming twin bedroom has skylights to the front and rear.
Outside, there is a south-facing, decked seating area (not enclosed) with garden furniture where you can relax with a drink and enjoy evening stargazing.