The Duchess - North East Escapes

THE PROPERTY OVERVIEW
Professionally managed by North East Escapes, The Duchess is a dog-friendly holiday cottage with a private hot tub nestled in the serene hamlet of Dukesfield, just 5 minutes from Bamburgh. This beautiful holiday cottage was purposely built alongside The Duke, both are stylishly designed with extremely high-quality finishes throughout to ensure guests enjoy a luxury escape. The Duchess has 4 ensuite bedrooms and comfortably sleeps 8 guests.


THE PROPERTY BREAKDOWN
Ground floor
Bathroom – toilet & handbasin
Open plan lounge – built-in log burner, wall-mounted Smart TV, coffee table, and ambient lighting. Bi-fold doors offer uninterrupted views of the garden and countryside beyond.
Kitchen/dining - open plan to lounge with a large marble island, incorporated induction hob, double sink, and two dishwashers. Modern kitchen units with double electric ovens and warming draw, American fridge/freezer, and microwave. A large marble dining table to seat all guests.
Bathroom – Toilet & handbasin
Utility cupboard – Washing machine and dryer.
Bedroom 1 – Super-king size bed, wardrobe, Smart TV, chest of drawers, occasional chairs, bedside tables, and reading lamps. Includes double doors to the garden. Ensuite - with walk-in shower, toilet, hand basin, and mirrored vanity unit.

First Floor
Bedroom 2 – King-size bed, open wardrobe, chest of drawers, Smart TV, bedside tables, and reading lamp. Ensuite – walk-in shower, toilet, and hand basin.
Bedroom 3 – Super-king bed (can be configured to make to 3ft singles on request at point of booking), wardrobe, bedside tables, and reading lamp. Ensuite – walk-in shower, toilet, and hand basin.
Bedroom 4 – Super-king bed (can be configured to make to 3ft singles on request at point of booking), wardrobe, bedside tables, and reading lamp. Ensuite – walk-in shower, toilet, and hand basin.

Outside
Private Outside space – enclosed garden and patio with countryside views. Private hot tub, outdoor furniture for alfresco dining, lighting.
Shared outside space - Shared central courtyard, barbecue, tennis courts, communal Hot tub, communal gym, children`s play area.
Parking – Space for 4 cars and further parking on site.


THE PROPERTY DETAILS
Alongside a private garden space, guests at The Duchess can access the shared paddocked area, a perfect outdoor space to enjoy, where children are free to run around and play. Guests can also freely access the shared tennis court, the newly built gym, equipped with a treadmill, elliptical trainer, weight bench, weights, exercise bike, and other sporting gear, as well as a shared hot tub.

The Gathering Place, a renovated large detached farm building in the courtyard, features a Wii and a table tennis table. It’s also an ideal space for dinner parties for up to 24 people perfect if friends are also staying within the complex

All Bamburgh First properties include Netflix, a portable Bose Bluetooth speaker, easy lighting fire logs, and a box of games like Scrabble, Cluedo, and Monopoly.

The owners also kindly supply a hand-selected welcome pack and a voucher for a pound of the famous Bamburgh Banger sausages (redeemable within the village).

Guests can claim up to two free rounds (2x people for 1x round) of golf per property booked at Bamburgh Castle Golf Club and/or enjoy a free game of tennis on the village green beneath the castle, as well as access to additional leisure club facilities in the area.

Whether you`re looking for a peaceful retreat or planning a group celebration, the holiday cottages at Dukesfield offer an intimate and tranquil space to create lasting memories with friends and loved ones.


THE LOCATION
Closest Pub – 1.5 Miles
Closest Shop – 1.5 Miles
Closest Beach - 2 Miles

This Northumberland holiday cottage is just a short 5-minute drive or a leisurely 20-minute stroll away from the historic seaside village of Bamburgh. Here, the renowned Bamburgh Castle stands tall, casting its majestic shadow over the miles of sandy beaches that stretch to the north and the quaint village green to the west. Recently, for the 4th year in a row Bamburgh has earned the distinction crowned best seaside resort by consumer group Which?, receiving a 5 star rating for its beaches, seafront, peace and quiet, scenery and value for money.. Within the village, visitors are greeted by a charming array of shops, pubs, restaurants, tea houses, and cafes, as well as one of Britain`s most scenic golf clubs, where guests of Bamburgh First are granted the privilege of complimentary play when no competitions are taking place.

A mere 20-minute drive away lies the market town of Alnwick, a historical gem boasting the iconic Alnwick Castle, the enchanting Alnwick Gardens, and the renowned Barter Books. Northward, a 25-minute journey takes you to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, while the picturesque Cheviot Hills and the vast expanse of Northumberland National Park beckon just 20 minutes to the west. For those seeking maritime adventures, Seahouses, a gateway to boat trips to the Farne Islands, is a short 15-minute drive away. Venturing southward, the legendary Hadrian`s Wall can be reached in under two hours.

A short excursion also unveils a tapestry of picturesque fishing towns dotting the coastline, including Craster, famed for its kippers, Newton by the Sea, Alnmouth, and Amble with its charming marina.