This carefully modernised cottage, frequently used by the owners, is a cosy retreat in a rural setting, yet only a short drive from the coast at Bamburgh with its magnificent castle and beach, or the historic Holy Island, just a few miles north.
Situated on the edge of a working farm just outside the old coaching village of Belford, Burn Bank Cottage is well placed for enjoying the delights of the local wildlife - around the farm deer and fox are often to be seen and from the cottage you can sometimes even spot red squirrels. The tranquil area is also a joy for bird-watchers with curlews, amongst others, frequently to be seen. From the doorstep there are lovely walks to be enjoyed, perhaps with your dog, along the open lanes or the footpath beside the stream up onto the moor behind. Back at the cottage the spectacular conservatory affords extensive countryside views behind the cottage, or cosy up to the traditional wood-burner in the sitting room.
Belford, less than two miles away, has a choice of pubs, hotel, newsagent, mini supermarket and craft shop with small gallery. Only a ten minute drive away is the small village of Chatton with an art gallery, post office/shop and a local pub, the Percy Arms. Why not call in on the way home from a day trip seeing Chillingham Castle, the Cup and Ring Marked Stones on Chatton Park Hill and the Wild Chillingham Cattle - all of which are only a short drive away from Burn Bank Cottage.
Entrance
Steps up at the front of the cottage lead into a small porch with coat hanging and shoe storage with an inner door into the main building. Please note, although this cottage is single storey there are steps within the cottage which lead into the kitchen and ensuite bathroom.
Kitchen
Well furnished galley kitchen has
- Electric cooker
- Ceramic hob
- Microwave
- Fridge/freezer
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Ample storage
- Tiled floor
Dining Area
Situated in the Conservatory - a lovely bright sunny room with views across open fields and double doors to a small paved patio area
Lounge / Conservatory
A generous sized sitting room with
- Log-burning stove set into a stone fireplace
- Stripped pine furniture, sofa and chairs
- TV
- The sitting room leads through to a spacious airy dining room/conservatory with panoramic views over the fields to the west
- There are French doors which lead down to the small patio area and enclosed grassed garden
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Two ground floor bedrooms -
- 1 with a king size bed and en-suite shower room with large shower, WC, wash hand basin, fan heater and shaver point
- The 2nd bedroom is a twin room
- Family bathroom with shower over the bath, WC and WHB, fan heater, heated towel rail and shaver point
Entertainment
- TV
- Selection of books and games
Outside Facilities
- Patio and grassed garden to the rear overlooking open countryside
- Side grassed area with wooden shed for leisure/cycle storage
- Ample parking for two cars
Welcome tray (incl. intro supply of tea, sugar, wine, sweet treat and some toiletries)
- LPG Central heating included
- Starter fuel for wood burner included
- Electricity included
- Bed linen and towels included
- Hairdryer
- Iron and Ironing board
- Vacuum cleaner
- Cleaning materials
- Washing up liquid
- J cloth
- Sponge scourer
- Multi surface cleaner
- Starter quantities of dishwasher tablets and washing machine tablets/powder
- Tea-towel
- Kitchen hand towel
- Liquid hand soap in Kitchen and bathrooms
- Parking for 2 cars
Facilities for Children
Whilst children are welcome at Burn Bank please note that no special facilities are provided
No cot, high chair or fireguard are supplied
Bringing Your Dog on Holiday
Burn Bank welcomes well behaved dogs. Up to 2 @ £25.00 each per week or part thereof.
A bit of K9 etiquette should be observed during your stay:-
- Your pet should not be left in the property unattended (unless crated - crates can be hired)
- Your pet should not be allowed in the bedrooms or on furniture
- On booking for your pet, you are confirming that it is fully up to date on its flea treatment.
Notes and Conditions
• The cottage is served by spring water
• Although children are welcome, regret cot, high chair and fireguard are not available
• Well behaved dogs welcome (up to 2) @ £25.00 per dog per week or part thereof