The Shieling
Stylish, relaxed and seriously special, The Shieling has the feel of a Hamptons beach house. Wake to the smell of salty sea air and wander the exquisite sands of Bamburgh.
Enjoying an incredibly sought-after position on the edge of the dunes with iconic Bamburgh castle as the stunning backdrop, this is truly a home for all seasons where you can enjoy the lazy idle days of summer, or cosy-up in woolly jumpers on cooler days watching soaring kite surfers across the bay.
Step inside and you get the instant sense of home, each room filled with love and personality reflective of the owner’s own happy family times here. The overall look is one of relaxed, understated elegance combining a gentle palette of colours and fantastic artisan touches along with polished pebbles and seashells to create a calming coastal vibe.
The hand-crafted kitchen is a warm, welcoming space in restful blues with carefully selected tableware and high quality cookware from Le Creuset. This includes an inspired porthole window looking right through to the front aspect offering a sparkling glimmer of the sea beyond. A Rangemaster cooker and huge bespoke industrial corner fridge will ensure that all the catering needs of the party can be satisfied.
This extends into a smart dining space with shuttered windows looking onto the rear garden, allowing lovely get-togethers for up to six adults and four children. The generous sitting room forms an L-shape configuration allowing restful chat in front of the wood burner, or a corner nook offers a place to unwind on oversized linen sofas with a good book.
A light filled breakfast room reflects the colours of the sea with lovely reclaimed pieces in wood and glass along with fabrics from Manual Canovas - a perfect place for quiet contemplation cradling a morning coffee. Alternatively for a little more action, a large games room to the rear of the property is likely to be the social hub for teenagers.......and possibly the adults in the party too!
Property Layout
GROUND FLOOR
French doors leading into an open plan living space comprising:-
Kitchen with large central island. Well-equipped throughout with Rangemaster cooker with double oven, separate grill, 5 burner hob and hot plate, large bespoke industrial style corner fridge, three drawer integrated freezer, dishwasher, Dualit toaster, Magimix coffee maker (pod type), instant boiling water tap. Le Creuset cookware and high quality tableware. Roberts FM digital radio.
Utility room with Belfast sink, washing machine, separate dryer, and microwave. Selection of cook books. Single glazed door onto the deck.
Dining area with large dining table with bench seating and Starck chairs offering good space for up to 12 guests. Shuttered windows overlooking the rear garden.
Sitting room with L shape configuration, large sofa and two armchairs set around a wood burning stove with initial supply of logs provided from February - October. A TV nook to the side has a large modular sofa in soft linen with flat screen BT TV with Freeview, BBC iPlayer and Netflix, Blu-ray DVD player. Guests will only be able to use Netflix if they have their own account. Wicker armchairs. Large windows offer views of the sea and Bamburgh Castle.
Breakfast room is a light filled space with floor to ceiling windows offering super views. Round table and four Starck chairs. This has a single door allowing access to the front garden. Deck chairs and throws for picnics on the lawn are provided.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Bedroom one with 5’ fixed king size bed, side tables, small storage cupboard, chest of drawers, hanging space. Sea views.
En-suite bathroom with shower with rainforest head and separate mixer, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
Bedroom two with fixed 3’ twin beds, side tables, large chest of drawers, hanging rail.
En-suite bathroom (two steps) with combed ceiling, bath, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
Games room (2 deep steps) with ping pong table, table football, card table, Big Hug eco-friendly beanbags, large leather sofa and single armchair, flat screen TV with Freeview, Blu-ray DVD player, games console. Hanging rail and pulley for drying outdoor and wet weather gear. French doors to the rear garden.
FIRST FLOOR
There are two sets of stairs leading to the upper level, one leading from the outer hallway and one from the inner.
Study with writing desk and chair, double sofa, large floor cushions, shuttered windows, panoramic views towards Bamburgh Castle and the sea.
Bedroom three with fixed 6’ super king bed, side tables, dressing table, occasional table and chairs, chest of drawers, flat screen TV. Sea views.
Large en-suite bathroom with large, deep freestanding bath, wet room shower with rainforest head, heated towel rail, double basin, WC. Dressing room area with storage and hanging space.
Bedroom four with zip and link beds which can be configured to 6’ super king or 3’ twin beds as required, side tables, occasional table and chairs, hanging rail. Sea views.
En-suite bathroom with wet room shower with rainforest head, bath, double basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Bedroom five with fixed 3’ twin beds, side tables, hanging rail. Rear facing with field views.
En-suite bathroom with bath with handheld mixer, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
OUTSIDE
The property faces out into a large private lawned garden which is fully enclosed when the access gate from the road is closed. This includes a deck with garden furniture with overhead canopy, and a charcoal barbecue. A small lawned garden sits to the front of the property with patio and separate seating.
Canoes and windsurfing kit can be stored in a corner of the rear garden. Please note this is not secured.
There is ample private parking to the rear of the property for four to five cars.
Location
With friendly local shops, quaint tea-rooms, cosy pubs and restaurants on the doorstep 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.
Amenities
- Allows babes in arms (up to 12 months)
- Allows children (1 - 16 years)
- Barbecue
- CotA travel cot is available on request. Travel cot bedding is not supplied.
- Dog friendlyOne dog is welcome free of charge. A second dog is welcome (£50 fee). Dogs must be clean and dry before access into the property and then kept downstairs, out of the bedrooms and off the furniture. An outside tap is available.
- Enclosed garden
- Games room
- HairdryerA hairdryer is provided in each bedroom.
- HeatingOil fired central heating throughout. Wood burning stove in the sitting room with initial supply of logs provided from February - October.
- Highchair
- Linen & towels provided
- Outside space
- Walking distance to a beach (under 1 mile)
- Walking distance to a pub (under 1 mile)
- Wi-FiWi-Fi is available with a booster to improve speeds. Mobile reception is poor with coverage best on the Vodafone network. Reception improves in the garden area. A landline is provided for emergency and incoming calls only.
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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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