Acorns (The) ref: 324005

About the local area

Rothbury straddles the banks of the trout and salmon rich River Coquet where a licence and permit for fishing can be obtained locally and golfers will enjoy the riverside 18 hole course. The 1,000 acres estate of Cragside, once home to Lord Armstrong and the first home in the world to be lit by hydro-electricity is an interesting National Trust visitor attraction within one mile and Brinkburn Priory and Wallington Hall are also well worth a visit. This is the gateway to the Northumberland National Park, which boasts the stunning wild and lonely beauty this region is renowned for. The bustling market town of Alnwick is protected by its dramatic castle; the ancestral home to the Duke of Northumberland ( and film location for Harry Potter's Hogwarts Academy!) and offers an abundance of amenities including a cinema/playhouse, leisure centre with indoor swimming and a good selection of restaurants, cafes and shops. Visitors enjoy the experience at Alnwick Garden, with its Grand Cascade Waterfall and restaurant incorporated within the largest tree house in Europe only 15 miles east. The Heritage coastline this region is proud to have designated as An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is less than 20 miles east making The Acorns and excellent base for exploring both the beautiful and unspoilt countryside coupled with easy access to a glorious expanse of golden sandy seashores.

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