- £743 per week
- £106 per night
- 4 Guests
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- 2 Pets
Features
Beds & bedrooms
- Bed linen provided
- 1 king/super-king bed
- 2 single Zip&Link beds (combine for king/super king)
Appliances
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
Bathrooms
- 1 WC
- Towels provided
- Wet room
- Shower
Accessibility
- On one level, no stairs
- Walk-in shower
- Ground floor bath/shower room
- Wet room
- Ground floor WC
- Ground floor bedroom
Families
- Family friendly
- Travel cot
- Highchair
Special Features
- WiFi
- Open fire or woodburner
- Smart TV
- Welcome pack
- Sea or coastal views
Nearby activities
- Walking
- Cycling
- Watersports
- Surfing
- Fishing
- Golf
- Pony trekking/horse riding
Outdoors
- Garden or courtyard
- Private parking
How far to ...?
- Beach 0.25 miles
- Pub 0.25 miles
- Shop 4 miles
Important - please note
House Rules
- Check in: 16:00
- Check out: 10:00
Read the full Access Statement for this property.
Description
Hidden away at the end of an old farm road lies a small group of houses the furthest being Boca Chica Cottage. It stands proud on the edge of a wide expanse of beach at the mouth of the Wansbeck River, over looking the little known golden bay of Cambois, near Blyth.
The cottage takes its name from an old area name in Cambois reportedly first used in 1745 by two sailors serving under Admiral Vernon (Duke of Newcastle) in the Carthagena War where one of the outposts was Boca Chica.
This is a property steeped in history and the area’s industrial past. Originally stables for wagon horses, it is thought to have housed ponies used in Cambois pit, also as servant’s quarters for the adjoining property and latterly used as a school house.
Owners Clair and Michael bought the adjoining stone house and buildings in 2014 and successfully converted the run down building into a holiday cottage.
The couple have put their own stamp on the building, carefully utilising as much of the original fabric as possible, and have managed to secure many local items to recycle in the build - from the old gym flooring rescued from a school demolition, to the handmade bricks to build the impressive feature chimney breast in the lounge, to the hefty ceiling beams foraged from a local beach.
The property is now a delight, bright and airy, with a clean modern finish enhanced by independently commissioned photography, depicting the immediate surrounds, and the recycled materials and furnishings which give the cottage its heritage.
Boca Chica Cottage is a fantastic holiday retreat for couples or a small family, well behaved dogs are very welcome.
Entrance
- Originally stables for wagon horses
- On entering the arched stable opening you enter the open plan lounge and dining room
- The main hall also leads to the back door
Kitchen
- Modern galley kitchen
- Ceramic hob and oven
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
Dining Area
- Open plan lounge and dining room
- Wooden table and 4 chairs
- 2 seater leather sofa
- Sideboard
Lounge
- Open plan lounge and dining room
- Comfortably furnished with leather suite
- Flat screen TV
- Wi-fi
- Log burning stove sits in the reconstructed fireplace
- Handmade staircase provides access to the relaxed reading area/children’s den above the lounge area
Bedrooms & Bathroom
- 2 double bedrooms
- Both well furnished with king size beds (one of which can be made into twin beds on request)
- Each bedroom has a wardrobe and set of drawers
- Large shower/wet room is accessed from the main hall
- Flat screen TV
- Wi-fi
- Selection of board games, books, dvd’s and CD’s, plus a host of information about the area
Outside Facilities
- Main hall leads to the back door and the well laid out nautically themed garden beyond
- This has been completely refurbished, retaining many of the mature bushes and trees
- Access to the beach can be gained via a path 20m to the north of the cottage or 100m south of the cottage.
- Secure enclosed courtyard
What's Included @ Boca Chica
- All bedding, bed linen and towels
- Full central heating
- Initial logs & kindling for the log burner - more can be purchased from the owners on site
- Smart TV with Freeview x 2
- Wi-fi in main living area
- Selection of board games, books, dvd’s and CD’s, plus a host of information about the area
- A generous welcome pack awaits your arrival
- Selection of toiletries are supplied
- A full inventory can be provided on request
- Cot and High Chair can be provided free of charge on request. (Sorry cot linen is not provided)
- Dog bowl if you have booked your dog
- Storage for leisure gear can be pre-arranged ie. Cycles, kayaks, golf clubs etc
Children's Facilities
Travel Cot and High Chair can be provided free of charge on request. (Sorry cot linen and towel for infant is not provided)
Special Notes and Conditions
• The property has access to the beach (20m) so children and dogs should be well supervised whilst in the garden and beach areas.
The secure enclosed Courtyard is suitable for dogs.
• There is a charge of £25.00 per dog per week or part thereof.
• Whilst this is predominantly a single storey property, with all main rooms at ground floor level, there are some steps into and inside the property where changing levels ie one step froom the main hall to the shower room & one of the bedrooms. Please see our access statement for details.
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