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Amenities
Shops, services and visitor attractions near the cottage are detailed below. For suggested days out see Excursions.
Powburn
The nearest place for food and drink is Hedgeley Services on the A697, just before the turn-off to Branton, where there is a petrol station and several shops. The local pub is The Plough in Powburn village, about 20 minutes' walk (1 mile) from the cottage along a footpath or cycle along the road.
| Penny Petroleum | General store for all essentials including groceries, newspapers, beer, wine and barbecue fuel. Open until 10pm daily. | Hedgeley Services Tel: (01665) 578214 |
| Poachers' Rest | Pub serving lunch. No dogs. | Hedgeley Services Tel: (01665) 578664 |
| Meat of Excellence | Sells fresh meat, vegetables, eggs, fresh bread, cakes and home cooked ready meals. Local crafts & gift shop on the side. | Hedgeley Services Tel: (01665) 578626 |
| Cheviot Antiques | Antique shop where much of the cottage furniture was bought. | Hedgeley Services Tel: (01665) 578850 |
| The Plough | Friendly pub serving simple food and good real ale, with an open fire and a pool table. Children and dogs are welcome, and there is even a computer providing free access to the Internet. | Powburn Village Tel: (01665) 578259 |
Alnwick
With lots of shops, historic sites and tourist attractions, the beautiful market town of Alnwick lies 10 miles east of Branton and is an ideal place for a day out.
| Alnwick Castle | Glorious medieval castle used in the filming of Blackadder and Harry Potter. | Tel: (01665) 510777 Info: (01665) 511100 |
| Alnwick Garden | Beautiful gardens with spectacular water displays and one of the largest tree houses in the world. | Denwick Lane Tel: (01665) 511350 |
| Alnwick Playhouse | Theatre and cinema. | Bondgate Without Tel: (01665) 510785 |
| Alnwick Tourist Information | All you need to know about visitor attractions, events, exhibitions, opening times, prices, transport, etc. | 2 The Shambles Tel: (01665) 510665 |
| Bailiffgate Museum | Local history and exhibitions. | Tel: (01665) 605847 |
| Barter Books | Large, world famous second-hand bookshop set in an old Victorian railway station. A place to sit, read, enjoy the open fire and watch the model trains. Children's section, cafe and Internet access. Open most days and some evenings. | Alnwick Station Tel: (01665) 604888 |
| Hulne Park | Alnwick Castle's extensive parkland containing the ruins of Hulne Priory, a 13th century Carmelite monastery. A pleasant place to walk, but dogs are not allowed in the park. | Tel: (01665) 510777 |
| Shire Pottery | Contemporary art gallery and pottery featuring hand-thrown reduction-fired porcelain by resident potter Ivar Mackay. | Prudhoe Street Tel: (01665) 602277 |
| Terror Potters | Craft shop where you can paint your own ceramics. | Tel: (01665) 605897 |
| Willowburn Leisure Centre | Swimming pool and sports facilities. | Tel: (01665) 605030 |
Wooler
Known as the Gateway to the Cheviots, Wooler is a small stone-built market town on the edge of the Northumberland National Park at the foot of the Cheviot Hills, 9 miles north of Branton on the A697. It is notable for its various way-marked walks, one of which is suitable for prams and wheelchairs.
| Tourist Information Centre | Offers specialised information for walkers. | 12 Padgepool Place Tel: (01668) 282123 |
| Good Life Shop | Family-run grocery shop with the best selection of local cheeses in the area. Also stocks gluten-free foods and ingredients. | 52 High Street Tel: (01668) 281700 |
| Florin | Sells antiques, collectables, paintings, prints, cards, craftwork, jewellery and unusual gifts | 3 High Street Tel: (01668) 281653 |
| Vanessa Waller Pottery Studio | Specialist in a type of decorated pottery called 'Mocha Ware'. Demonstrations and courses available. | 56 High Street Tel: (01668) 281623 |
| Milan restaurant | Good value Italian food in converted stable block of coaching inn, sourced locally where possible. | 2 High Street 01668 281309 |
Eglingham
The route to Eglingham, 4½ miles away from Branton, makes a good cycle ride with just one steep hill on the way. The village has an outstanding pub, the Tankerville Arms, and the church makes an interesting detour. A local guide book is available at the cottage.
| The Tankerville Arms | Pub serving good real ale and bar/restaurant meals. The food is good, but not cheap (£5 for a large sandwich with salad; £9-12 for a main course). Children are welcome, but not dogs. | 15 The Village Tel: (01665) 578444 |
Ingram
This tiny hamlet, situated in the National Park about 2 miles from the cottage, has a newly refurbished Visitor Centre and a pretty church. An annual show is held there in early September. You can walk to Ingram along a footpath from Branton.
| Ingram Visitor Centre |
Tourist information, gift shop, refreshments, baby changing facilities and toilets. Fully accessible to both wheelchairs and prams. |
Tel: (01665) 578890 |
Glanton
Glanton is a small village about 2 miles from Branton - a pleasant but uphill cycle ride. It has a coffee shop that also sells food and newspapers, a pub and a public telephone box. There are lots of blackberries along the road from Branton at the right time of year. Also the Good Life Shop - a delicatessen for lovely local produce and specialist foods, cheeses and bread.
| The Queen's Head |
Pub with an open fire and a pool table. Allows children and dogs but does not serve food. |
15 Front Street Tel: (01665) 578324 |
Medical services
All the services listed here are located in Alnwick.
| Bondgate Medical Practice | Nearest G.P. surgery for emergency appointments and out-of-hours care | West View Estate Tel: (01665) 576635 |
| Alnwick Dental Surgery | Dentist | 3 Bondgate Without Tel: (01665) 602151 |
| J.N. Butterworth BDS | Dentist | Greenwell Rd Tel: (01665) 604580 |
| Williamson BDS & Associates | Dentist | 15 Market St Tel: (01665) 602178 |
| Aln Veterinary Group | Vet | Wagonway Rd Tel: (01665) 510999 |
| Northumbria Veterinary Partnership | Vet | Belvedere Terrace Tel: (01665) 602516 |
