Bedrooms	Bath/Shower rooms	Sleeps	Pets	Coast	Garden	Ocean Leisure Club membership
4	3	8	by arrangement	4 miles	Yes	Yes

Within 4 miles of the coast and only 5 miles from the market town of Alnwick with its famous castle, water gardens and country shops, this stone cottage with large garden in the village of Rock will make an ideal all year round holiday base.

The Fold is one of only 10 new properties to be given special permission to be built in this quiet conservation area estate village on the site of the former Home Farm steading, between the village cricket ground and the mill pond. Built in traditional Northumbrian style with local stone, it mixes the solidity of times gone by with a superior contemporary internal finish. It is set amongst similar newly built properties and conversions of the Blacksmith's, The Old Sawmill and Joiner's Shop, all part of the original Home Farm site.

Accommodation at The Fold

• Porch and entrance hallway
• Main living/dining room with french doors to rear
• Double doors from dining area through to kitchen
• Separate utility room off kitchen
• Downstairs cloaks and shower room
• Additional snug/living room with second TV
• Master bedroom with king-size bed and ensuite shower room
• 2nd bedroom with king sized bed
• 3rd bedroom with versatile zip/link twin or superking size bed
• 4th small bedroom with 2 single beds more suited to children
• Family bathroom with bath and shower over

Special Features and Feel of The Fold

• Oak flooring in living/dining room with underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and in bathrooms
• Log burning stove set in traditional inglenook style stone fireplace
• Lovely views to the rear over open fields towards the coast and Dunstanburgh Castle
• Sumptuous soft furnishings in carefully chosen rustic colour schemes
• Snug providing additional sitting area
• Well equipped fitted kitchen with walnut units, granite worktops and integrated Neff appliances
• Large grassed garden with patio,bbq, furniture and outdoor play equipment for children
• Useful downstairs shower room and utility room with washer/dryer
• Bathrooms with contemporary chrome fittings and natural stone tiling
• Garage for storage of equipment or bikes
• Within walking distance of pub in next village
• Ocean Leisure Club membership included

What you will find at The Fold

• Fully equipped kitchen with integrated electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, cafetiere and washer dryer, iron and ironing board in utility room
• All linen, towels and fuel included
• Underfloor heating downstairs and oil central heating for upstairs radiators
• Large flat screen TV's and DVD players
• DAB radios
• IPOD Docks
• Phone with broadband wi-fi internet access

Children at The Fold 

Definitely qualifying for our 5 duckling most child-friendly rating, this cottage is in a safe quiet cul-de-sac with a large garden and dedicated play equipment. Toys and a dressing up box are there to entertain younger guests and a high chair, travel cot, stairgate and steriliser are available on request along with garden toys

Location and Locality

This historic estate village has been owned by the same family for over 200 years. It is a designated conservation area centering around Rock Hall ( now a small private preparatory school) and the Norman Church of St Philip and St James. To the north of the Fold you will find the village cricket ground, to the east the mill pond and further east, the sea. The Fold is a 10 minute drive from Alnwick market town which has become famous in recent years for its castle and the role it played in Harry Potter films. But the town has other buildings of historical interest, has a traditional market square with Farmer's markets and food festivals held there and the increasingly visited Alnwick Gardens, the brainchild of the Duchess of Northumberland whose home is Alnwick Castle.

The village itself is surrounded by farmland and there are walks and trails for all ages from the door of The Fold. Of particular interest to some guests will be the pub in the neighbouring village.

Country Retreats Recommends....

The Fold will appeal to all ages and particularly anyone wanting to alternate between coastal and countryside activities as both are equally convenient. The quiet and safe location makes it an ideal family base and it can accommodate up to 2 families with the snug giving useful additional sitting room space. The 4th bedroom has two full sized single beds laid out in a L shape rather than side by side and so we recommend it as being more suitable for children than adults.

A group of adults would appreciate the walking opportunities from the doorstep and the benefit of a pub nearby

Country Retreats Candid Comments ( giving you the only down sides we can think of about a property before you book!)

A new build stone semi in a cul de sac (in lovely rural location). It's not completely remote

Guest Comments

''A superb holiday - gorgeous surroundings, beautiful thoughtful touches in the house, great service from Fiona and the team, excellent value for money and a really understated impressive coastline. We will be in touch soon to make another booking back at The Fold'

"The Fold has been perfect - beautifully decorated and furnished and in such a gorgeous setting wth views across he the fields, the coast and lighthouse. Every possible comfort was provided - lovely kitchen, cosy sitting room with woodburner and oodles of toys, books and games for the children. "

"Truly Tip Top! The Fold is a real treat. "

"An absolutely beautiful cottage, perfect in everyway'

"We loved the house, dont want to go home. It far exceeded our expectations. Beautiful location."

'Fiona and the team have come up trumps again. Another lovely holiday in our favourite part of the country'

"P.S. Loved the recommendation of The Joiners Arms, would definatley visit again."

Price Guide 2012 Group D £ sterling

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