The peaceful town of Ashington is one of those villages that may be small in stature but huge in history and culture. With a coal-mining heritage that was once the largest in the world and stunning neighbouring countryside, renting a holiday cottage in Ashington should be high up on your quick break or holiday shortlist.
Close to Northumberland’s rugged coastline, your holiday home is one that is perfect for loved up couples as well as for enthusiastic families. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of a place that includes a choice of bedrooms, which encapsulate panoramic views of your serene surroundings, a cosy lounge area for those post-adventure hours in front of the smart TV and a lush, green garden with patio area which is ideal for al fresco dining and releasing those last few bouts of energy amongst the array of tall trees.
Ashington is a place that is synonymous with sport. After all, it’s the birthplace of FIFA world cup winners Bobby and Jackie Charlton as well as cricketer Steve Harmison. So, whether you enjoy a game of cricket on the nearby sandy beach or a game of football in your private enclosed garden, you’re certainly getting in to the spirit of local life. Wanting to test out the water in the area? Head down to Ashington Local Centre to try your hand at jet-skiing and other adrenaline-fuelled sports.
The best way to prepare for your day out in Ashington and its surrounding areas is through an undisturbed sleep and a hearty breakfast. Both of which are achieved in your charming and characterful holiday cottage. Why not make a homemade picnic for the trip from the comfort of your self-catered kitchen? With a fridge, freezer, oven and microwave just some of the abundance of facilities available, you can make the family a proper Northumbrian feast! Exhausted from your riverside rambles, family fun in the well-maintained country parks or trip to the fascinating interactive Woodhurn Museum? Where better than your humble abode to sit back, unwind, put your feet up and think about the everlasting memories that you and your loved ones have made?
As a town that looks back fondly on its glittering history as a collection of farms, Ashington still regularly plays host to a weekly market day where locals can browse the plethora of locally sourced food stalls and handmade materials. Why not pick up a souvenir of your trip away and show it off to friends and family back home? Alternatively, take pictures of Ashington life and plaster them all over social media. How many likes do you think you will get?
Your holiday cottage in Ashington is ideal for your next holiday. Not only is it set in a beautiful town and a perfect getaway from the stresses of modern life, but it has that sense of inspiration in its history and culture which is only apparent in a few places up and down the UK. So what are you waiting for? Book your irresistible Northumberland holiday today.