A stylish dog-friendly townhouse in the heart of Hexham with cosy interiors, a courtyard, and easy access to shops, cafés, and Northumberland’s historic attractions.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Amazon Firestick, Electric Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Smart TV
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Back garden with sitting-out area and firepit. Permit parking for 1 car; additional on road parking. No smoking. Please note: There is a step in the garden.
Welcome to Ardbeg, a beautifully presented two-bedroom holiday home in the heart of Hexham, sleeping four guests in comfort and style. Perfectly located just steps from the town’s shops, pubs, and cafés, this dog-friendly retreat blends modern convenience with cosy charm.
Inside, you’ll find a warm and inviting lounge with an electric woodburner for that real fire feel, plus a TV with Firestick for relaxed evenings in. The separate dining area provides the perfect space for sociable meals, while a handy toilet sits just off the hallway. The well-equipped kitchen is finished to a high standard, featuring modern appliances and thoughtful touches that make self-catering effortless.
Step outside to a private, enclosed courtyard with a seating area and fire pit, ideal for morning coffee or unwinding under the stars. Upstairs are two serene king-sized bedrooms, both beautifully decorated to ensure a restful night’s sleep. The master bedroom includes a Smart TV, while the second bedroom offers equally stylish comfort. The family bathroom features a bath with a shower over, perfect for a long soak or a refreshing start to the day. A parking permit for one car is provided, with additional parking available just 0.2 miles away.
Ardbeg’s central location makes it easy to explore Hexham on foot. Stroll to the magnificent Hexham Abbey, one of the North East’s most celebrated landmarks, or visit the Old Gaol and Moot Hall to uncover the town’s fascinating medieval past. For culture and entertainment, the Queen’s Hall Arts Centre hosts live performances and exhibitions, while the charming Forum Cinema offers the perfect setting for a cosy film night.
Nearby green spaces such as Sele Park, Abbey Grounds, and Tyne Green Country Park are perfect for dog walks, picnics, or relaxed outdoor time. Hexham’s cobbled streets are lined with independent shops, local bakeries, traditional pubs and tempting restaurants, so you can spend your days browsing and sampling local flavours. Ardbeg also makes an excellent base for exploring Northumberland’s rich history and landscapes.
A short drive brings you to the world-famous Hadrian’s Wall, where Roman forts like Vindolanda, Housesteads, and Chesters reveal spectacular views and stories of ancient Britain. For outdoor enthusiasts, Northumberland National Park offers breathtaking walking routes and wide-open countryside. Golfers and spa lovers will enjoy nearby Slaley Hall, while Hexham Racecourse provides exciting events throughout the year. Those seeking peace and natural beauty can discover Allen Banks and Bardon Mill, both offering tranquil woodland and riverside trails. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing getaway or an adventure-filled break, Ardbeg is the perfect place to unwind and explore. With its blend of comfort, character, and unbeatable location, it’s a wonderful base for discovering everything that makes Hexham and Northumberland so special.
The relatively unspoilt, rugged coast of Northumberland is often described as a birder’s paradise, but the inland landscapes of rolling moors, peat bog, wooded valleys, pristine rivers, and meadows and grasslands have much to offer a wildlife watcher too.
Managed by the National Trust, the Farne Islands are a group of rocky islands about two miles off the Northumberland coast and undoubtedly one of the best places for bird watching in the UK. They’re home to many breeding species of seabirds including puffins, shags, guillemots, fulmars, kittiwakes, and terns. In autumn, a large colony of grey seals arrive to pup on the islands, and it’s also a good time of year to look out for rare migrants that may have been blown off course. Access is via a boat from nearby Seahouses; depending on the time of year it may be possible to land on some of the islands to see the wildlife up close.
Also owned by the National Trust, is Embleton and Newton Links, a beautiful stretch of sand and dunes which is home to a breeding colony of terns at Long Nanny on Beadnell beach. Newton Pool nature reserve has bird watching hides where you can watch oystercatchers, redshanks, herons, and other waders along the shoreline.
Head inland to Northumberland National Park to see moorland species such as black grouse, golden plovers, and curlews, as well as crossbills and goshawks in the woodlands. Look up to see a rare hen harrier dancing in the skies above, while dippers, goosanders, and grey wagtails can be spotted alongside the numerous rivers and streams that meander through the park. Red squirrels, roe deer, and wild goats are also found.
At Kielder Forest, in the heart of the park and just three miles from the Scottish border, ospreys breed and there is a cabin where you have the chance to view these magnificent birds up close as they rear their chicks. At the northern end of Kielder reservoir is Bakethin reserve, where the open water and wetland habitats support whooper swans, barnacle geese, pochards, and mallards in the winter.
The dunes, saltmarshes, and mudflats of Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve, located off the Northumbrian coast about 10 miles south of Berwick-upon-Tweed, are important for a host of migratory birds. Pink-footed geese, brent geese, wigeon, and bar-tailed godwits are just some of the species that arrive for the winter, while the hawthorn hedges attract redwings, fieldfares, and goldcrests. Birds of prey can regularly be spotted on the reserve too. Keep an eye out for kestrels and merlins. Access to the reserve is via a tidal causeway so check tide times and the weather before you go.
Hauxley nature reserve is owned by Northumberland Wildlife Trust and offers magnificent views across Druridge Bay. It supports a huge variety of birdlife such as tree sparrows, reed buntings, bullfinches, turnstones, and coots, and visitors in the summer will be treated to spectacular wildflower displays. You might even spot an otter or a stoat. With extensive facilities including accessible trails, bird hides, an eco-friendly Wildlife Discovery Centre, a café, shop, and play area, it’s the perfect place for a family day out.
