Highly recommended four diamond gold award accommodation. Seventeenth century Dower house. Unsurpassed hospitality and exceptional comfort in relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for the Northumberland coastline & Scottish Borders. Your home in the country. The Coach House is a 17th Century listed Dower house with a collection of former farm buildings located in rolling countryside. The traditional bedrooms upstairs in the Dower house offer exposed beams and plenty of character. The tastefully converted bedrooms set in the sun filled courtyard offer spacious, fully equipped, and disabled friendly accommodation. Large vaulted resident?s lounge and bar feature a great open fire, with lovely views over the terrace and orchard, where Shetland ponies graze beneath damson trees. Complementary Afternoon tea is served in the lounge to all newly arrived guests. On a warm afternoon you can enjoy refreshments in the suntrap that is our expansive terrace. Breakfast and Dinner is served in our two elegant dining rooms with period fireplaces, beams and feature windows. In the evening our tables are dressed in fine crisp linen where traditional food with a meditterean influence is served on the finest Wedgwood china. Choose from our varied wine list to compliment your meal. The Coach House is halfway between Newcastle and Edinburgh. Renowned for our quiet roads, Alnwick or the spectacular coast is within half an hour. The Scottish Borders is host to wonderful walks, lovely golf courses, pretty towns and world famous fishing and it is all right on our doorstep. Located next to the A697, convenience is the key to allow easy access to all the treasures located in the "Secret Kingdom".