18, Portland Mews - 1 Bedroom (Sleeps 1) House in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Description

The property:
The property is in a peaceful, private mews with dedicated parking. The Mews, with its unique pillared entrance is for residents and their visitors only, adding to the overall security. The property is a high spec. with one bedroom, one bathroom, fully equipped kitchen and dining plus a comfortable seating area . There is a Stressless reclining settee ideal for relaxing, reading or watching Smart TV. Outdoors is a small grassed garden with bench, seating, table and garden shed.

The location
It is a short distance and easy walk to Newcastle upon Tyne City Centre, Civic Centre, City Hall (home to Turkish Bath and fitness centre) & Northumbria University. It is equidistant (2 miles) between Freeman and RVI hospitals (only 9 minutes by car or 25 minute walk). The Nuffield Health Centre is also nearby. With the new HMRC Offices relocated in the City Centre it makes this an ideal location for medical, academic or Government professionals seeking convenience, comfort and privacy. Access to the coast road , leading to Tynemouth and Whitley Bay, is less than a mile away. From the Coast Road you can join the A19 leading North to Northumberland, South to Yorkshire (via Tyne Tunnel) and West towards The Lake District and Kielder Forest (Designated "Dark Sky Park" with observatory)

Going out, within half a mile:
Newcastle has a reputation as a lively City. Portland Mews is a two minute walk to some of the best restaurants they include Mascalzone very popular with locals. For more bohemian tastes Ernest cafe offers vegan menu, art and dancing. Aidan's cafe (a favourite with Strictly Come Dancing Stars) and the unique Small Canteen on Starbeck Avenue. The Biscuit Factory (mentioned later) has a cafe with Roof Terrace and views of the Ouseburn River. Slightly further afield are legendary Francesca's just off Osborne Road with its unique atmosphere and garlic prawns (like no others) and Liosi's in Heaton ,voted Newcastle's number one Italian restaurant. Osborne Road buzzes with student life lined with numerous bars, restaurants, cafes and shops. The Ouseburn river has excellent pubs and The Cluny, has a reputation as an intimate music venue. For the smartest and best fish Restaurant in the UK, travel via the Tyne Tunnel to The Tempest (advised to book) owned by the Colman family for over a 100 years. It's location alone with sea views from the first floor restaurant make it worth the trip to South Shields. For another roof top experience visit The Botanist near Grey's Monument with birds eye view of Newcastle's most famous street, Grey Street.

Art and entertainment:
The Biscuit Factory belies its name as it is the largest art, craft and design Centre in the UK with its own restaurant (see. "Going Out") For theatre lovers and London style shows the Theatre Royal is the place on Grey Street. Private cinemas such as Tyne and Everyman in Pilgrim Street. Even closer are the Laing Art Gallery and City Hall for concerts, groups and musicians. Across the river Tyne, via the Swing bridge is The Sage (now renamed "The Glasshouse") which attracts world class artists (Joan Baez, Elaine Page etc.) and orchestras. Across the Millenium Bridge lies the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art.. If you don't mind crowds then The Metro Arena (now Utilita Arena) hosts plenty of major artists. For seekers of History there are many museums from pre-historic Monsters to Stephenson's Railways and the dominating presence of Newcastle's many bridges including the iconic Tyne Bridge.

Staying in:
If it is dine at home you prefer then Tesco mini supermarket, Subway and other take away's including great Fish and Chips, Pizzas, Chinese all within a short distance in Starbeck Avenue. The kitchen itself is well equipped with Miele and Neff appliances for keen Chefs. Apart from the usual appliances it has both a steam and microwave oven, wine cooler and dishwasher. The comfortable seating area has a reclining Stressless settee, Smart TV, library and broadband for streaming or Wi-Fi connection.

Northumberland and The Coast
Access to the Coast Road leading to Tynemouth and Whitley Bay is less than a minute away by car. From this Coast road you can take the A19, then joining the A1, and head north to the stunning Northumberland Coastline. Visit Bamburgh see and visit the awesome and Award winning Castle. Bamburgh is also home to the R.N.L.I. Grace Darling Museum, Dine out at The Potted Lobster (mentioned in 4 Michelin Guides) and the walk on the beautiful beaches of Beadnell, Amble, Druridge Bay and Alnmouth. For a coastal walk, park at Craster (famous for kippers) and walk past Dunstanburgh Castle ruins to the Ship Inn at Newton- by- the- sea. It has its own brewery and delicious crab sandwiches. The Olde Ship Inn by harbour at Seahouses is worth a visit if you want some hearty food. For serious walkers include the Simonside Hills near Wooler.

Days Out:
Within a 50 mile radius of Newcastle is a paradise for students of English History, from the Vikings to the Romans. The Roman's built Hadrians Wall, you can take the old military road, a roller coaster ride by the way, visit the Roman encampments, Vindolanda and Chesters (features in Carole Balding "Tales of the Riverbank.-Tyne. Stream Channel 5), The Vikings ransacked Bamburgh after landing at Lindisfarne Island (now home to a Puffin colony) and Holy Island, accessible when the tide is out! Evidence of their raids in the 8th century still abound. The Vikings attacked Monasteries, one of the most famous being in Jarrow, then part of Northumbria, the home of The Venerable Bede. He died prior to the Viking raids in 789AD and is buried in Durham Cathedral. Members of the National Trust are in for a treat at Cragside, Rothbury, perceived as the founder of the modern home with electricity and hydraulics. It was the home of William Armstrong ,born in Newcastle, a Victorian industrialist and extraordinary inventor, London Tower bridge is powered by Armstrong hydraulics.. Further afield a trip to Edinburgh* or The Lake District are comfortably achieved in a day. Our roads are less crowded outside the City.
Note:* We recommend the train journey from Newcastle or Morpeth by train to view the Northumberland Coast. Travel time 1hr 30 minutes.

Summary:
This property will suit a professional or individual* who wants quality, comfortable relaxing accommodation with dedicated off-street PARKING (difficult to find in this area). It is also the perfect location for those wanting a City break with easy access to Northumberland coast and countryside and its market towns Alnwick, Rothbury, Corbridge, Hexham, Morpeth. After you discover the North East, please only tell your close family and friends.
We can guarantee most things except the weather, but when the sun shines our beaches are without comparison some ranked as Best in the World.

Note: * the small double is 4ft wide, so will sleep two at a push.

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