David
You need to keep this site a secret, it is spot on for a base to tour both coast and inland Northumberland.
TV reception is fine through the site booster system.
As for a drink, you are a 10 minute walk from the Powburn garage/shop/butchers and antique centre which did have a pub attached but was closed down last time we went in 2005, it may have reopened by now.
A 15 minute walk to the village itself and you will find a pub which does food as well, not been in but looked good from the outside.
Get you fridge well stocked from the Morrisons/Safeway in Alnwick, stick on some music and stay in the van!!
We are up ther again in May...cant wait...enjoy your stay
Mike