Mundles Cottage

Description

Standing towards the edge of Whittingham, Mundles is a compact 18^th century end-terraced cottage.  It oozes charm and character from the exposed beams to the original stone inglenook fireplace, the focal point of the living room.  From the kitchen, a door takes you to the rear private, sheltered, courtyard a safe haven for children or pets and a peaceful suntrap in which to relax.  The village of Whittingham sits on the banks of the River Aln at the foot of the Cheviot Hills.  Characterised by the fertile soil and the gentle rolling hill the region is often referred to as the Vale of Whittingham and the gateway to The Cheviots.  This is the perfect location for exploring the Northumberland National Park or taking a trip across to the Heritage coastline.  Walkers and cyclists will love the diverse selection of paths and trails starting from the front door.

Ground floor - Cosy, traditionally furnished living room with multi fuel stove in original stone fireplace, TV with Freeview, DVD and CD radio with bluetooth.  Dining table. 

Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and microwave.  Door leading out to enclosed patio garden, outbuildings with washing machine and tumble dryer.

First floor - The first floor is accessed by a set of narrow and uneven carpeted steps

Bedroom 1 - Double bed, some limited headroom with sloping ceiling. 

Bedroom 2 - Single bed.

Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle with electric power shower and WC.

Electricity and gas central heating.  Starter logs for stove provided.  Sorry no cot or highchair.  Enclosed garden with patio, furniture and barbecue.  Outbuilding with washing machine, tumble dryer and storage for bikes.  Roadside parking.  Shops/PO/pubs/restaurants/TIC in Alnwick, Rothbury and Wooler.  Duvets with linen  and towels.  2 small dogs welcome at an additional charge. Due to the age of the building the internal stairs are slightly uneven, for further information please address the access statement.

Access Statement

Access Statement 

Description: 18th century cottage, entirely unsuitable for wheelchair access and not recommended to people with limited mobility.

ARRIVAL AND CAR PARKING
On-street parking directly outside the front door but not exclusively for the use of guests: Mundles is diagonally opposite the church and a few yards down the road from an active village hall.

MAIN ENTRANCE
There is a step up through the front door and into the tiny entrance area, once inside the doormat is sunk into the floor (change of texture and consequently uneven), the stairs up to the top floor are immediately opposite and a latched door to the living room is sharp right.

LIVING ROOM
Space is tight. The floors are varnished pine. Further latched door to:

SMALL LOBBY AND KITCHEN
The floors to the former are varnished pine and there is a slight hump where the tiled floor of the kitchen meets. Fridge, freezer and dishwasher are all low level but sink, kettle, toaster, microwave and cupboards are all at waist height or above.

BACK DOOR TO COURTYARD
Stable door with a high handle, step up and over the threshold and two steps down to gravelled courtyard garden. Outbuilding and range of 3 doors:

• coalshed (out of bounds),
• latched door and step up into small “conservatory”, furnished with a table and chairs. The barbecue should be taken outside for use,
• Utility room containing washing machine, dryer, second toilet and small sink.

UPSTAIRS
Narrow uneven carpeted stairs to a small landing, further step up to (for want of better word) corridor, which is also very narrow.

Bathroom is tiled and compact, no grab handles on the bath and the shower has to be stepped up and into, the sliding doors would not not react favourably to being leant on. Bedrooms carpeted. There are restricted head access on both outside walls of the rooms.

GENERAL
No landline; not the best mobile reception; Wi-fi.
Electrical sockets accessible and generally set low.