North Star House

Tucked discretely off the main road into Bamburgh, North Star House is a superb five-bedroom home. Originally part of the village’s 17^th-century parsonage estate, the sympathetically renovated stone house and surrounding buildings are accessed by a private lane and are set in just under an acre of private gardens. Only separated from Bamburgh Castle by lush green fields and the 12^th-century St Aidan’s Church - the final resting place of the Victorian heroine Grace Darling – you’ll find unbeatable views and a bucolic setting here at North Star House.

Inside, the house has been refurbished to exacting standards, with charming coastal interiors bringing the outside in through botanical fabrics, driftwood artwork and the clever use of nautical details such as antique oars. This connection with the outdoors is further highlighted in the large, light-filled kitchen and adjoining sitting room, where bi-fold doors open out of both rooms onto the patio and enclosed garden, with its spectacular castle backdrop.

The kitchen, which blends country kitchen units, a Belfast sink and range cooker with granite worktops, and a sleek American-style fridge-freezer, also houses a large dining table, which comfortably seats up to twelve for relaxed meals. The sitting room is so spacious that it easily accommodates two seating areas, one with an inviting corner sofa set in front of a French-styled wood burner. Bi-fold doors span virtually the entire length of one side of this room, enabling everyone to soak up the uninterrupted views of Bamburgh Castle in comfort.

Movie nights at North Star House are the real deal, thanks to its dedicated cinema room. With walls daubed in midnight blue to match the sprawling corner chaise sofa, a vast screen is housed in bespoke timber shelving and set between porthole-style circular windows for a nautically-inspired private cinema experience.

Moving upstairs from the double-height hallway, you’ll discover five bedrooms and four bathrooms. The master bedroom boasts its own ensuite bathroom, complete with a bath and separate shower, as well as a balcony from which to enjoy far-reaching views of Bamburgh Castle and the sea beyond to Bamburgh Lighthouse. Two further bedrooms benefit from castle views and king-size beds, one of which also has an ensuite shower room. A fourth bedroom is configured with twin beds with a separate family shower room.

One of the most popular bedrooms is the bunkroom, which features a bespoke bunk bed with two double beds on the lower level and two singles on the upper level, with antique oars serving as bed rails. This room comfortably accommodates a maximum of four guests. A second large family bathroom sits off this bedroom and benefits from a bath and separate shower.

In addition to boasting generous indoor space, the property benefits from two converted outbuildings, one of which has been transformed into a utility room, with laundry facilities and storage for outdoor gear, bikes, and surfboards. The second building serves as a games room and gym studio, equipped with a ping pong table, weights, and a full mirrored wall.

North Star House is an ideal retreat for those seeking a tranquil break, with its peaceful gardens, mesmerising views, and Bamburgh Castle and Beach a mere 10-minute walk away. Taken together with the gym studio, it’s ideally suited for a wellness or fitness-orientated break, with the option to practice morning yoga in the garden as the sun rises above Bamburgh Castle before indulging in a post-workout ocean dip.