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Overview
Complete with cheerful, coastal interiors and uplifting scenery, this cosy two-bedroom cottage is ideally placed for seaside exploring.
Here, rolling farmland gives way to far reaching views of Inner Farne’s lighthouse, which twinkles romantically in the distance at night
Midway between Bamburgh’s pretty village and the jolly harbour town of Seahouses, Lyme Grass has the best of both worlds. Yes, it has a sleepy, slumberous rural location, soundtracked by the odd “baa” or whinny – and yet the sea is constantly visible and you’re only a five-minute drive from provisions, pub dinners and glorious beaches.
The home is one of three adjoining, former workers’ cottages – the others being Wild Rye and The Rushes. Its rustic, unassuming façade gives way to deceptively spacious and stylish interiors which have been refurbished of late. Just like its neighbours, Lyme Grass is a single-floor property with two bedrooms: ideal for anyone of limited mobility.
Inspired by Northumberland’s beautiful coast, the cottage’s interior design establishes an easy, breezy vibe. Bedroom walls are the relaxing, sage-green hue of tufty marram grass that grows in dunes, while cheery artworks portray puffins or beach huts.
Clean, neutral hues and straight lines await in the airy, modern kitchen-dining room, along with a four-person table. In the lounge, an apex ceiling also emphasises light and space, although autumn cosiness is easily engineered as two double sofas frame a wood-burning stove. Both bedrooms – a master with a king-size bed, and another where zip-and-link twins convert into a king – share a large bathroom. Its tub is heaven after long beach walks.
Your large, enclosed lawned garden also looks seawards. Visible – often over sheep, horses or hay bales – is white Farne Lighthouse, on the historic isle where St Cuthbert died. A charcoal barbecue and outdoor furniture allow for memorable al-fresco meals facing this way.
Bamburgh’s excellent independent shops include a village butcher and The Pantry, a delicatessen able to prepare picnics or sandwiches for your day out. That might be to iconic Bamburgh Castle, set fair on a mighty basalt crag, or the namesake white-sand beach below. It may be a visit to meet the Farne Islands’ real-life puffins; boat tours sail from Seahouses. Or it could be an adventure to Lindisfarne, a little north, or kipper-producing Craster, slightly south.
Property details
Ground Floor
Access porch with hanging rail.
Fully equipped kitchen with an electric oven and ceramic hob, integrated fridge / freezer, microwave, slimline dishwasher and a washing machine. Dining area with table and chairs for four.
Sitting room with two double sofas, wood burner, Smart TV. Double doors open out to the patio and rear garden.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Bedroom one with zip and link beds, which can be set up as a king size double or 2' 6" twins, as required. Side tables, chest of drawers, wall-mounted hooks with hangers.
Bedroom two with king size bed, side tables, chest of drawers, wall-mounted hooks with hangers.
Bathroom with bath, corner shower, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
Outside
To the rear of the cottage is a large, fully enclosed lawned garden with patio, outdoor furniture and a charcoal barbecue (guests must supply their own charcoal).
Parking
Guests can park in front of the cottage for unloading but there is otherwise two designated parking spaces for each property at the end of the row of the cottages.
The cottages sit on a working farm and the road is used by large farm vehicles therefore parking to the front of the cottages should be avoided.
Electric Vehicle Charging
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.
Babies & Children
A travel cot and highchair can be provided on request.
Please note that the cottage sits next to a working farm so there will be associated farm traffic on the road and in the immediate area. Children should be closely supervised at all times. The garden to the rear is fully enclosed.
Dogs
Two dogs are welcome but they must be kept out of the bedrooms and off the furniture. The immediate area around the cottage is farmland with livestock therefore dogs should be closely supervised and kept on leads when out and about.
Guest Amenities
Bed linen and towels are provided along with hand soaps and shower wash. A hairdryer is provided in each bedroom.
Wi-Fi & Mobile Coverage
Wi-Fi is available but it is important to note that speeds are slow/intermittent in this area - around 3GB. Mobile reception can be variable depending on the network.
Heating
Heating throughout the property, with a wood burning stove in the sitting room. An initial basket of logs is provided.
Additional Accommodation
For guests looking to holiday together, this cottage can be booked alongside Wild Rye New Shoreston or The Rushes New Shoreston (both sleeping 4 in each).
Farm and access road
The cottage sits next to a working farm so please be aware there will be associated farm traffic on the road and in the immediate area. The access road to the cottages is a minor road that leads onto the farm access road.
Location
The village of Bamburgh sits 2 miles away with friendly local shops, quaint tea-rooms, cosy pubs and restaurants as well as miles upon miles of stunning white sands within walking distance it is part of the reason visitors return to this area year-after-year, and why it remains one of the most popular beach destinations in England.
For dining-out, you can enjoy fantastic fresh seafood at The Potted Lobster located in the heart of the village; the Castle Hotel for a hearty pub meal and pretty beer garden; or the Victoria Hotel if you like great pub food and some chat next to the fire. Alternatively try The Wyndenwell for an ice-cream, cake and coffee stop, or the Copper Kettle, a characterful little tea-room serving a selection of freshly baked scones and light-bites. For something a bit more informal en-route to the beach, The Hut sits on the edge of the sand dunes for a delicious bacon butty or a kipper bun.
For provisions, The Pantry is a super deli selling meats, cheeses, preserves, freshly baked bread and smoked fish as well as lots of naughty puddings which all come from renowned local suppliers across the area. For picnics or lunches on-the-go, they will prepare sandwiches on request along with freshly ground coffee, or can arrange for food hampers full of gourmet goodies to be made up for your arrival at your holiday home. R Carter has been the village butchers for 125 years serving only the finest locally produced meat, homemade pies and award winning bacon which is cured and smoked on the premises.
The nearest Co-op supermarket can be found in nearby Seahouses.
Activities
Standing on a quite spectacular 180 foot high basalt crag, the skyline is dominated by the dramatic outline of Bamburgh Castle from miles around. A visit to the Castle will allow you to experience over two thousand years of fascinating history with dark tales of royal rebellion, turbulent battles, and stories of powerful legend and folklore.
The beach at Bamburgh comprises glorious curves of white sand backed by deep sand dunes, rocky outcrops and dramatic shorelines and is a wonderful spot for families, walkers and water sports enthusiasts. Surfing and windsurfing is highly rated here with waves naturally breaking to the left and right as a result of the numerous sandbars along its length, and while there is no lifeguard cover on this section, it is seen as a safe spot for swimming. Alternatively, six miles south of Shoreston Cottages, you will find excellent watersports on the golden sands of Beadnell Bay where you can launch boats, rent surfboards, wetsuits and bikes or try your hand at kitesurfing, windsurfing, sea canoeing and waterskiing with accredited instructors.
For young explorers, pack a fishing net along with a sand bucket and enjoy a spot of rock-pooling for tiny shore crabs, starfish or periwinkles at Bamburgh Lighthouse at Harkness Rocks - named by Countryfile as one of the top ten rockpooling areas in Britain. Alternatively head to The Tumblers, the rocky intertidal shore immediately adjacent the harbour at Seahouses for a happy few hours rock-pooling for hermit crabs.
As well as boasting its own magnificent Castle, Bamburgh is home to its own Golf Club - an 18 hole golf course with outstanding views towards Lindisfarne, the Farne Islands and the Cheviot Hills. Rated by Golf World Magazine as ‘quite possibly the most beautiful and beautifully situated golf course in all England’ this tricky links course will both challenge and delight. You will also find tennis courts in the village which can be hired for a nominal fee.
No visit to this area should go by without a visit to the Farne Islands, and a recent accolade by Sir David Attenborough should leave you in no doubt as to its credentials when he declared it his favourite place in the UK to capture nature at its very best. Charters from Seahouses harbour run every day (weather permitting) and you will be enthralled by the thousands of breeding sea-birds and seals taking up every square foot of this incredible rocky outcrop, including over 37,000 pairs of characterful Puffins. The diving around this area is also a real treat with crystal clear waters, rich marine life, and numerous wrecks to explore, including the presence of those ever inquisitive grey seals!
The whole area is bursting with things to do here, dotted by a trail of castles and fortifications interspersed with pretty seaside villages all the way up and down the coast. Cross the causeway to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne to trace the legend of St. Cuthbert, head to Craster to sample their legendary oak smoked kippers, visit the beautiful gardens at Howick Hall, or head inland to experience the medieval splendour of Alnwick Castle with its fantastic child-friendly activity programme inspired by the wizardly magic and broomstick antics of Harry Potter.
Walking and cycling in this area is a delight with an abundance of trails and waymarked routes suitable for all ages and abilities. Take a four mile circular walk from Bamburgh to Budle Bay, where you can experience amazing sunsets over the bay in early evening, or follow the Coast and Castles circular, a dog-friendly stretch involving a moderate walk of 8.5 miles taking in both coast and country. For cyclists, there are family routes, leisure routes, and mountain biking trails with everything from easy coastal stretches to high energy treks in the vast wilderness of the Northumberland National Park which can be easily accessed from Wooler.
C&C experiences
We invite you to enjoy the most coveted and exclusive local experiences available in the North of England and the South of Scotland on your next Crabtree & Crabtree adventure.
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Children and families
Here at Crabtree & Crabtree, we like to think we’ve pulled together some rather nifty ideas to keep tots to teens happy and entertained during your stay.
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Walking
From the lush green uplands to shimmering sea, the area boasts a hugely diverse and enticing landscape that is perfect for exploring on foot. From gentle rambles to long-distance hikes, there are a vast array of trails and waymarked routes for newbie walkers or experienced alike.
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Golf
There are 40 golf courses in Northumberland, and another 21 in the Scottish Borders offering visitors an incredibly wide and varied range of golfing options.
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Cycling & mountain biking
Whether you ride fast or slow, on-road or off-road, there is something uniquely special about enjoying some outdoor time on two wheels. Here in the region we have something for everyone from high-energy mountain biking blasts to gentle forest paths the whole family can enjoy.
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Historic houses and castles
With more stately homes, castles and historic sites here than you can shake a proverbial stick at, visitors are quite simply spoilt for choice.
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Wildlife
Our region is home to outstanding scenery which boasts emerald forests, pristine lochs and rivers, heathery hillsides, sweeping moorlands as well as a picture perfect coastline.
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Fishing
Welcome to the realm of the king of fish, the mighty River Tweed. Every year thousands of Atlantic Salmon make their way up river, an annual odyssey that is one of nature's miracles.
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Ancestral history research
Crabtree & Crabtree know that tracing the history of your family can be a wonderful journey of discovery. Here are our top tips for starting your family tree.
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Adventure Sports
If you love a challenge or just crave a little excitement away from the day-to-day bustle of working life, we have lots to offer - whether it be watery pursuits, muddy blasts or thrill seeking, adrenaline-charged adventures.
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Shooting
For sheer variety alone Northumberland and the Scottish Borders are irresistible to any gun.
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Holiday photography
Family holidays, reunions and honeymoons kindle priceless moments that deserve preserving.
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Wine delivery
Crabtree & Crabtree have teamed up with Corney & Barrow one of the longest established independent Wine Merchants in the UK to offer a bespoke service.
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Dog sitting
Our experienced dog sitters will look after your furry friends whilst you are out exploring.
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Additional housekeeping
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"Lyme Grass was a peaceful, well presented, comfortable and well equipped holiday cottage. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would definitely book there again. The location was perfect for sightseeing and long walks on the fantastic beaches. It’s was our first visit to Northumberland and we were very impressed!"
Mr & Mrs Easthope“Lovely cosy cottage with beautiful views. Felt very at home. Enjoyed discovering beautiful Northumberland.”
The MacColl and Thorpe Families“We’ve enjoyed a very relaxing week in a very pleasant cottage. Discovering the delights of Northumbria. We most definitely will be back!”
Mr and Ms Sibson"We much enjoyed our visit. The accommodation was very good and the housekeeper helpful and attentive. We will certainly contemplate a further visit at a future date."
Mr Hollis"Lyme Grass cottage provided the most wonderful home for a week to explore beautiful Northumberland. The cottage was extremely comfortable and well equipped. The garden has a view of the Farne Islands and we even saw hares running in the field below providing the tranquility needed for a get away. The location is excellent. 5 minute drive to Bamburgh and stretches of unspoilt beaches and coastal path. Highly recommend a meal in The Potted Lobster. We were out of season for the bird life but the boat trip to Lindisfarne and around the Farne islands was excellent and saw plenty of seals. I also look forward to using Crabtree and Crabtree again as their service was without fault. Thank you. "
Ms Steen“Fantastic accommodation, wonderful location and sea view. Looking forward to returning soon, still so much to do!”
The Webb Family"Lovely comfortable cottage in a beautiful setting. Wonderful beaches and walks with the dogs."
Mrs Whiteman"Had two glorious weeks in this beautiful location. Our second visit, come wait to come back."
Mrs & Mr FarleyAvailability
- Two dogs are welcome.
- Typical arrival day: Friday during high season with the additional option of Monday out of high season.
- Arrival time: 4pm
- Departure time: 10am
"The blend of bucolic peace and sightseeing convenience – such a perfect balance is really hard to find."Sue, Crabtree & Crabtree
