Brockmill Farmhouse
When gathering at Brockmill Farmhouse for a coastal escape, large parties of families or friends will also find luxury, amenities aplenty, style and space, so much space.
Once serving as the mill farm for the now ruined Haggerston Castle, this 18th-century house has recently undergone extensive renovation. Taking great care to retain the original character of this handsome home, original features including sash windows with snug-fitting wooden shutters, high ceilings and large stone inglenook fireplaces have been meticulously restored and now sit alongside upmarket furnishings, and stylish paintwork. Homely and grand they strike the perfect – and hard to achieve – balance between cosy, contemporary and traditional.
The numerous areas in which guests may gather or — and we’re thinking of space-loving teenagers here — segregate have also undergone extensive renovation. That includes a devoted cinema room, fitted with blackout blinds, a 75-inch, surround-sound Smart TV and even LED ceiling lights; a bar area where you can clink cocktails on stool chairs; and a games room whose full-size snooker table, console-supporting TV, football and dartboard options all vie for attention.
Also on the ground floor is a large dining kitchen (seating 14), featuring numerous appliances – such as a rangemaster electric cooker, American-style fridge-freezer, built-in wine cooler and Nespresso machine – where family and friends will no doubt congregate to rustle up something for supper over a bottle of wine. Though you may prefer to enjoy your evening aperitif in the large, light-filled sitting room, where bi-fold doors open out onto the garden. Completing the ground floor, there’s a warm utility room where dogs can sleep and a cosy, stove-heated snug for reading or card-playing.
You’ll find all of the bedrooms upstairs. A dozen steep steps lead from the sitting room to two super-king-sized chambers that can also feature twin single beds on request; these share a lovely family shower room. Another, shallower staircase connects the entrance hall to a pair of characterful super-king rooms (one with en-suite shower room) which can each have a child’s daybed added on request, a two-bunk room and a big bathroom whose slipper tub allows for sumptuous soaks. Accessed via low-ceilinged steps and featuring two super-king or twin bedrooms, the second floor suits adults or teens keen on some seclusion. In total, 14 adults and two additional children can be accommodated.
Brockmill Farmhouse is just as impressive on the outside, with its large, south-facing lawn garden offering giant chess, giant Jenga and croquet. There’s also a pretty patio, edged with rose bushes around two large tables and a barbecue, which is a lovely spot for al-fresco dining on sunny days.
The Garden is enclosed whenever the farm gate and iron driveway gate are shut. And while occasional cars may pass by, bound for the neighbouring cottages and farm or a five-pitch caravan site, you should expect ample doses of rural quiet amid this picturesque coastal corner. As such, it’s worth keeping your eyes peeled for passing deer, hares or barn owls in the surrounding fields.
With Holy Island and its transient causeway on the doorstep, it’s a short five-minute drive or 35-minute walk across to Lindisfarne, although you’ll need to pay attention to the ever-changing tides. Also close by is the excellent Barn at Beal restaurant, while Cheswick Sands beach and bewitching Bamburgh Castle are less than ten miles away.
Property Layout
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance from front garden into front porch and entrance hallway.
Kitchen with Rangemaster electric cooker with three ovens and grill, six-ring electric ceramic hob, double Belfast sink with mixer tap and pressure spray tap feature. Full size American-style fridge freezer with ice maker, integrated dishwasher, built-in wine cooler, microwave, Nespresso machine with initial supply of pods provided. Dining area with large extendable table seating 14 guests plus three additional chairs for children, decorative fireplace and large Smart TV.
Cloakroom with WC.
Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, double Belfast sink with spray tap, bench seating and ample storage space. Door leading to the rear porch with access out to the gravel courtyard.
Snug with large, south-facing sash windows overlooking the patio garden, wood-burning stove set in an impressive stone inglenook fireplace (initial supply of logs provided), three-seater sofa, armchair, side tables and playing cards table.
Sitting room with two four-seater sofas, 55 inch Smart TV, side tables, antique dresser and wood-burning stove set in large stone inglenook fireplace (initial supply of logs provided). Large bi-fold doors lead out to patio area.
Cinema room with long, curved feature sofa seating eight guests with two end seats reclining and one lounger chair, 75 inch Smart TV with surround sound system, blackout blinds and doors and coloured LED cinema ceiling and lamps for full cinema experience. Small porch leading to rear gravelled courtyard area and games room.
Bar with high table and bar stool chairs for six guests, second bar with an additional two bar stool chairs, integrated fridge with freezer compartment, built-in wine cooler and integrated slimline dishwasher, large sink with mixer tap. French doors leading out to patio and lawn garden.
FIRST FLOOR - ACCESSED VIA MAIN STAIRCASE IN ENTRANCE HALL
Bedroom one with fixed super king bed, bedside tables, dressing table with mirror above and chair, bench seat at the foot of the bed, tall chest of drawers, full-length mirror, decorative feature fireplace, large south-facing sash window with original shutters overlooking the garden. A day bed for one child can be provided on request.
Bedroom two with fixed super king bed, bedside tables, dressing table with mirror above and stool, bench seat at the foot of the bed, armchair, large double wardrobe with shelf storage, full-length mirror, decorative feature fireplace, large south-facing sash window with original shutters overlooking the garden. A day bed for one child can be provided on request.
En suite shower room with rainfall shower head and additional attachment, WC, heated towel rail and basin with illuminated mirror and cupboard storage.
Bedroom three Bunk Room with full-length bunk bed (3/4 size double on bottom and 3' single bed on top) sleeping a maximum of two adults or two children, drawer storage beneath the bed, hanging rail, decorative fireplace and north-facing sash window with original shutters.
Important - Please note, if 14 adults are staying, one of the seven bedrooms contains a bunk bed for two guests. This is full sized and suitable for adults, with the top bunk accessed via ladders. Please ensure your party are comfortable with the configuration for adults in this bedroom.
Family bathroom with large slipper bath with hand-held shower attachment, large walk-in shower with rainfall shower head and additional attachment, heated towel rail, WC, basin, illuminated mirror with Bluetooth connectivity, cupboard storage and window seat.
SECOND FLOOR
Staircase with a further 17 steps and reduced ceiling height when reaching second floor.
Bedroom four with zip and link beds which can be configured to a 6’ super king or 3’ twin, bedside tables, hanging rail, dressing table with stool, full-length mirror, Velux window, sloped ceiling and exposed wood beams.
Bedroom five with with zip and link beds which can be configured to a 6’ super king or 3’ twin, bedside tables, hanging rail, full-length mirror, chest of drawers with mirror, two Velux windows and sloped ceiling.
Family shower room with feature Cloudburst shower head and additional attachment, heated towel rail, Velux window, WC and basin with illuminated mirror. and cupboard storage.
FIRST FLOOR - ACCESSED VIA STAIRCASE IN SITTING ROOM
Staircase is steep with 12 steps.
Landing with full-length mirror.
Family bathroom with large shower with rainfall showerhead and additional attachment, full-length heated towel rail, WC and basin with illuminated mirror above and cupboard storage below.
Bedroom six with zip and link beds which can be configured to a 6’ super king or 3’ twin, bedside tables, chest of drawers with mirror, high ceiling with exposed beams and large south-facing windows with original shutters.
Bedroom seven with zip and link beds which can be configured to a 6’ super king or 3’ twin, bedside tables, chest of drawers, wall mirror, high ceiling with exposed beams and north-facing window with original shutters.
Please note - The travel cot and day bed cannot be set up in bedrooms six and seven.
OUTSIDE
Pretty patio area with rose bushes and shrubbery, dining table with seating for six guests in the front patio and a second dining table with seating for eight guests towards the lawn area. Lawn games including giant chessboard, giant Jenga and croquet. A Weber Master-touch charcoal barbecue is available for guest use (charcoal not provided). The garden is enclosed when the gates are closed. The gravel area to the rear where the games room is located is also enclosed when the gates are closed.
The games room is located at the back of the house, accessed via the porch leading from the cinema room and contains a full-size snooker table with suspended pendant lights above, 3-way games table with football, mini pool and air hockey, dart board, games table and a piano. There is a 55 inch TV (not Smart TV) where you are welcome to connect your own game consoles. The games room has a four-seater sofa and a lounge chair. Bi-fold doors lead out to the gravel patio area. Please note, although the games room is attached to the main house, there is no internal access. There is an external cloakroom with WC by the games room.
The country road leading up to the house is only used for Brockmill Farmhouse, the neighbouring cottages and farm, and the caravan site further up the road. There may be cars passing by the driveway and farm vehicles may also pass by. Please take extra care on the road particularly during harvest time. We ask that you do not access any fields with livestock in them. Please note, the access road is a farm track. This is maintained as best as possible but may be rough and bumpy in places. There is a recommended 10pmh speed restriction.
Location
At the most northerly tip of Northumberland lies Berwick-upon-Tweed. A walled town on the England-Scotland border with a turbulent past, it has been captured or sacked over a dozen times throughout history. Built to keep invading Scots from entering the town, a walk along these Elizabethan walls offers spectacular views across the River Tweed estuary and Berwick’s most famous landmark, The Royal Border Bridge. Fast trains between Edinburgh and London stop at Berwick-upon-Tweed, making it an ideal place for a coastal getaway without a car.
Artist L.S. Lowry was a huge fan of Berwick and there is a specially-curated Lowry Trail to explore, the town being home to a thriving arts and cultural scene. The area also has a rich food heritage and there is something to cater for all tastes and budgets, from fish and chips – best enjoyed on the promenade – to cosy pubs and cafés.
In addition to its fascinating history and Georgian architecture, the wider area boasts mile upon mile of fantastic beaches just made for lazy picnics and outdoor adventures. Spittal beach is popular with families, while the beautiful Cocklawburn, Goswick and Cheswick beaches all sit close by. The stunning sights at Bamburgh and the Holy Island of Lindisfarne are also both less than half an hour’s drive away, as well as the pretty villages of Beal and Ancroft.
Amenities
- Allows babies in armsUp to 12 months.
- Allows children1 - 16 years.
- Barbecue
- Bath
- Cinema room
- CotA travel cot is available on request. Travel cot bedding is not supplied. The travel cot and day bed cannot be set up in bedrooms six and seven.
- Dog friendlyTwo dogs are welcome (£20 fee per dog). Dogs must be kept to the ground floor and are not allowed on the furniture or in the bedrooms. We ask that dogs sleep in the utility room and porch area, a warm space with hard flooring.
- Enclosed garden
- Games room
- HairdryerThere is a hairdryer in each bedroom.
- HeatingCentral heating throughout the house which is thermostatically controlled with five different zones through the house. Wood burning stoves in the snug and sitting room. The fireplaces in the kitchen and bedrooms are decorative only.
- HighchairTwo highchairs are available.
- Linen & towels providedHypoallergenic microfibre duvets and pillows are provided.
- Open fire/ Woodburning stoveinitial supply of logs provided. Additional bags of logs are available to purchase - more information is provided in the property.
- Outside space
- Snooker/Pool table
- Stairgate
- Walking distance to a beach (under 1 mile)
- Walking distance to a pub (under 1 mile)
- Wi-FiSuperfast Fibre broadband is available throughout the house and there is good 4G signal.
All Amenities
Dog Friendly
Important Information
Brockmill Farmhouse is detached and not overlooked. The country road leading up to the house is only used for Brockmill Farmhouse, the neighbouring cottages and farm, and the caravan site further up the road. There may be cars passing by the driveway and farm vehicles may also pass by. Please take extra care on the road particularly during harvest time. We ask that you do not access any fields with livestock in them. Please note, the access road is a farm track. This is maintained as best as possible but may be rough and bumpy in places. There is a recommended 10pmh speed restriction.
For safety reasons, we do not permit electric vehicle or hybrid car charging at this property. If you’re travelling by EV, discover your nearest electric vehicle charging point here.
Arrival time: 5pm
Departure time: 10am
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