The Old Forge Longhoughton is a three-bedroom stone cottage in the village of Longhoughton, Northumberland, sleeping up to five guests. This former working forge retains its original stonework and brickwork throughout. The inglenook fireplace with wood burner makes evenings genuinely cosy. The garden covers almost a quarter of an acre with a walled patio and raised lawn with open field views.

Sugar Sands beach is just 1.5 miles away via a country path. Boulmer Beach is close by and offers dolphin sightings. Alnmouth village is 3.5 miles away with pubs, cafes, a golf course and a children's play area. The village itself has a grocery store and café.

Three bedrooms sleep five a king-size with en-suite shower and WC, a double with ample storage and a single. The open-plan kitchen and dining room sits under a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. A mezzanine with a large Velux window is perfect for stargazing. Private parking for three cars is included. Note: there is no hot tub at this property.

Alnwick Castle and Gardens is 4.5 miles away. Craster village and Dunstanburgh Castle are around five miles. Boulmer Beach is under two miles.

The Old Forge Longhoughton suits families and small groups wanting direct access to the Northumberland coast with a comfortable, well-equipped base. Guests consistently praise the size of the rooms and the welcome on arrival.