Longframlington 3.5 miles. 10 Woodlands Way is an appealing pet-friendly lodge in Swarland near the village of Longframlington in Northumberland. This holiday home has a convenient open-plan living space to indulge in and enjoys countryside views from the garden, making it an ideal base for a family getaway. Enter the property by going up a few steps to meet your new holiday base. Be the first one to claim the corner of the sofa and make it your spot for the trip. Get the remote to flick on the Smart TV, or, if you want to be wrapped up in heat, turn on the electric fire. Once you’ve settled in and are ready to have a look around, why not go for a game of golf for some friendly competition? There is also a tennis court onsite, so pick your pair wisely for some rounds of doubles. Once you’ve had the sporting fun, come back to the holiday abode to whip up some food using the electric oven and gas hobs. See who else is peckish and plate up around the dining table or sit outside in the rear garden. When you want to relax with some late evening sun, move out to the front decking area with a little drink to see off the day. Have some rest in the king-size bed and let the kids nod off in the twin rooms. In the mornings, have a refreshing shower to start the day off right. A pub is close by, with shops a short drive away for any essentials. Head to Warkworth for a vibrant day at the beach to let the kids be hectic in some sand dunes. View the mammoth Warkworth Castle with an audio tour, or have a stroll along the Coastal Path. Head to Amble to jump on a Puffin Cruise to look out for some sea creatures. Have a walk through the harbour to see what you can find in the market and stalls. Take some binoculars to the Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre to see some creatures in their natural habitat. Be sure to go to the Northumberland National Park for plenty of family walking routes. Check out the stunning Hareshaw Linn wild waterfall, or stay late to find the perfect stargazing spots. Book 10 Woodlands Way for a memorable family holiday.

The delightful village of Swarland is set in rural Northumberland, between Morpeth to the south and Alnwick to the north. The village has Nelsons, situated in the sports hall, which is open seven days a week, serving excellent coffee and meals, a children’s play area and tennis courts. It is just 8 miles from Alnwick, with its castle and garden, which features Europe's largest cascading water feature, an enormous tree house, a rose garden and an ornamental walled garden. The castle is also famous as the setting for Hogwarts School featured in the Harry Potter films. Alnwick offers a good selection of shops, pubs and places to eat. There is plenty to see and do near to Swarland, with miles of golden sandy beaches, numerous castles and boat trips to the famous Farne Islands all available nearby. Brinkburn Priory is a pleasant drive away, a restored Augustinian Priory in a most lovely setting beside the River Coquet. Just 10 minutes’ drive to the west is the National Trust’s Cragside House and Gardens. Altogether a perfect location for exploring Northumberland and its stunning Heritage Coastline.

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