The Dunes Cottage is situated on the edge of a national nature reserve.

She uses the natural movement of glass as it heats and melts in the kiln to reflect the everchanging surface of the beach, creating unique, tactile forms.

Recycled glass and porcelain are sensitively fused and shaped into vessels, jewellery, wall-based pieces as well as sculptures specifically designed for the garden.

Charlie is a glass artist who combines the ancient art of kiln formed glass with an environmental conscience which lends to her work both the weight of tradition and contemporary flair.

The town is watched over by the breath-taking church of St James’s with its spire soaring to a height of 295 feet, the tallest parish church in the country. There are many other things to visit in the town including the Museum, and the nearby Rushmoor Country Park alongside an excellent variety of pubs. The whole family will enjoy a night out at the brand new state-of-the-art Riverhead Theatre or at the multi-screen cinema.

This unspoilt town has many connections with historical events, such as the Lincolnshire Uprising, and with those who have made history including Alfred, Lord Tennyson, famous Poet Laureate and Captain John Smith whose life was saved by the Indian Princess Pocahontas.

Enjoy a visit to the 16th century Manor House Museum and discover the history of the town and its links with America. To the east of Alford stands the stunning five-sailed windmill which is in full working order and open to the public most of the year.