{"id":15202,"date":"2026-06-27T23:01:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T22:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hweb.uk\/?p=15202"},"modified":"2026-08-05T11:04:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T10:04:05","slug":"northumberland-lucker-hall-warkworth-cottage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hweb.uk\/?p=15202","title":{"rendered":"Northumberland Day 1: Lucker Hall – Warkworth Cottage"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The weather this week down south has been too hot. High 30s on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday made it uncomfortable both day and night. Record high temperatures for June were set. We had booked a stay at another HPB property, this time in Northumberland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Temperatures were much cooler up North so we were looking forward to our break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We aimed to leave about 9am but it was nearer 10.30am by the time we faffed around and filled the car up with diesel. The journey would take between 6 and 8 hours depending on traffic and incidents!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We had a surprisingly clear run up and after a stop at Wetherby Service Station for lunch, we eventually spotted the Angel of the North. We’d usually head off the A1 before spotting her when we head to Hebburn so was pretty cool to spot.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

From passing the Angel of the North, it was another hour so before we arrived at Lucker Hall around 16.45pm.<\/p>\n\n\n

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We made it just before reception closed to collect the keys. We were staying in Warkworth – Cottage D43 located at the back of the site. Car parking was right outside the front door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The cottage was surprisingly spacious. Entrance hall with toilet by the front door. Stairs heading up to the bedrooms. Though another door and into the open plan living area. Decent size kitchen with large fridge\/freezer and dishwasher!! Dining table and living area with a settee and two arm chairs. Patio doors opened up onto a small outdoor seating area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Upstairs, there was a double bedroom at the back overlooking the fields. The ensuite was large with a shower over the bath. Next door was a twin room with a spacious shower room next door. We were impressed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Callum and Jon wanted to have a look at the facilities – the club house is close by. An indoor swimming pool and a large lounge with a billiards table and a book shelf full of books on the local area. Upstairs, there’s table tennis table, pool table and table football. I know where to find the lads of an evening! Outside, there’s a short tennis court and mini crazy golf.<\/p>\n\n\n

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