Overthwarts Farmhouse
Surrounded by dramatic landscapes with glorious walks, evocative ruins, the historic town of Alnwick and the Northumberland coastline all within easy reach, Overthwarts Farmhouse is a brilliant base from which to enjoy the abundance of activities and places of interest on offer in the area.
This characterful family home has personality and ambience in spades, its spacious accommodation creating plenty of room to spread out and relax. The drawing room features a marble fireplace with open fire, from which a partially glazed oak door leads to a sunny paved terrace with fantastic views over the viaduct, ancient castle and 11th Century church beyond. A second sitting room is home to an inglenook fireplace (decorative only) and piano, an atmospheric space for an evening sing-song should the mood take your fancy.
The traditional farmhouse kitchen has a contemporary edge, with bespoke units, stainless steel worktops, Falcon range cooker and ten-seater dining table next to the wood burning stove. On the ground floor there is also a utility room with washing machine and dryer, a pantry with freezer and a boot room with door to the garden where outdoor kit can be stored and muddy dogs dried off.
The characterful five bedrooms are served by two family bathrooms; two doubles, single and a children’s bunk room (with additional truckle bed - and rocking horse) on the first floor, and a third double on the ground floor next door to a cloakroom.
Overthwarts exudes a sense of down-to-earth heartiness and its large enclosed garden making it a great for choice for families with or without dogs, while fitting the bill equally well as a peaceful haven for artists and writers seeking inspiration from the spectacular surrounding countryside.
Property Layout
GROUND FLOOR
Sitting room with Georgian sofa and original 1950's plywood armchairs, impressive, decorative inglenook fireplace and piano.
Large dining kitchen (2 steps down from sitting room) with Falcon range cooker with 5 ring gas hob, two ovens, warming drawer and grill, microwave, dishwasher, large fridge, dining area (seating 8 / 10) with log burner.
Walk-in pantry with sink and deep freeze.
Utility room with sink, washing machine and dryer.
Boot room with door to garden.
Drawing room with Victorian upholstered sofa and armchairs, open fire, small TV with Freeview, Bose sound dock, books and games. Door to patio and front garden.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Bedroom one with 4’6” bed and chest of drawers. This room has one window with blackout shutters and two Velux windows which allow stargazing from the comfort of your bed. As they are conservation windows, there are no blinds fitted at the Velux windows.
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom two with 5’ bed and a chest of drawers.
Bedroom three with 5’ bed and a chest of drawers.
Family bathroom with bath, small walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Bedroom four with a single bed and a chest of drawers.
Bedroom five is the children’s room with full-size bunk beds, chest of drawers and additional pull-out, full-size truckle bed if required. The bunk and truckle beds are substantial enough for adults, but suitability and comfort should be considered. Please note use of the truckle bed must be specified at the time of booking, as otherwise it will not be made up.
Family bathroom with bath with handheld shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
OUTSIDE
There is a delightful, mature private garden to the front and rear of the property. The rear garden is fully enclosed for the safety of children. There is a terrace with an outside dining area.
Access to the property is via a restricted access/farm road which is uneven in parts. Please contact us if you have any concerns about winter access.
There is private parking for 3-4 cars to the front of the property.
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Location
Situated in the beautiful countryside of north Northumberland, the medieval market town of Alnwick lies within easy reach of the coast and is home to world-class visitor attractions.
A stronghold of Northern power in the Middle Ages, the magnificent Alnwick Castle has more recently served as a filming location for Harry Potter. Alongside this lies The Alnwick Garden with its famous cherry blossom trees, collection of poisonous plants and Grand Cascade. The twisting cobbled streets of the town boast an eclectic collection of independent shops including Barter Books, a famous second-hand bookshop with a miniature train running atop its bookcases, plus there’s a market every Saturday and a Farmers' Market on the last Friday of every month.
Set within the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the sea is just a short drive away, as are the dramatic castle and beach at Bamburgh, the charming fishing village of Craster, and the mystical Holy Island of Lindisfarne across the causeway. A little further inland, you’ll find endless scenic walks in the Cheviot and Simonside Hills and along Hadrian’s Wall, as well as the pretty village of Glanton and the picturesque Ingram Valley.
Amenities
- Allows babies in armsUp to 12 months.
- Allows children1 - 16 years.
- Bath
- CotA travel cot is available on request. Travel cot bedding is not supplied.
- Dog friendlyTwo well-behaved dogs are welcome but must be kept to the kitchen and boot room/utility areas only. While the rear garden is fully enclosed please note that that there are two field gates which dogs could escape through. The area around the farmhouse is farmland with grazing livestock and care should be taken to ensure that dogs are fully controlled and on leads when walking around the area.
- Enclosed garden
- HairdryerTwo hairdryers are supplied in the property.
- HeatingOverthwarts Farmhouse has oil central heating in addition to the wood burning stove in the kitchen/dining room and the open fire in the drawing room. The inglenook fireplace in the sitting room is decorative only, as are the fireplaces in the bedrooms.
- Highchair
- Linen & towels providedGoose down duvets and pillows are provided.
- Open fire/Woodburning stoveA generous initial supply of logs is provided.
- Outside space
- Wi-FiSuper-fast fibre broadband is available. Mobile signal is poor in the property but improves directly outside the house.
All Amenities
Dog Friendly
Important Information
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: 4pm
Departure time: 10am
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Edlingham, Alnwick, Northumberland
