The Stables at West Lyham
Part of a sensitively renovated farm steading, The Stables blends a rural setting with ultra-stylish design.
With a winning location, sandwiched between Northumberland’s dramatic coastline and pristine National Park, The Stables enjoys a tranquil setting on a renovated farm steading that belies its cutting-edge interiors. The chic two-bedroom cottage has been dramatically transformed from tumbledown stables, creating a light-filled rural bolthole that delivers thoroughly contemporary country living.
The open-plan kitchen, dining and living area achieve the perfect blend of old and new, with reclaimed timber trusses supporting a vaulted ceiling that soars above a sleek modern kitchen and minimalist designer furniture. Low-slung charcoal sofas are dotted with acid yellow cushions, expansive French doors open onto the tranquil stone courtyard and a log burner creates an inimitable homely feel. The cottage further features two bedrooms, each with large fitted wardrobes and en-suite shower rooms, and outdoor seating for al fresco meals or sundowners.
While guests enjoy a sense of blissful isolation at The Stables, the property is in fact just a few minutes’ drive from the village of Chatton, which boasts an excellent village shop stocked with an array of local produce and the Percy Arms, an inviting country pub known for its excellent food. It’s also under ten minutes’ drive from Chillingham Castle, considered to be England’s most haunted castle and home to the only wild cattle in the world, sole survivors of herds that once roamed the forests of Britain. A little further down the road, you’ll find St Cuthbert’s Cave, thought to be where the monks of Lindisfarne brought St. Cuthbert’s body in AD875, following Viking raids on the Holy Island.
Indeed, thanks to its setting between Northumberland’s coast and National Park, The Stables is within half an hour’s drive to many of the county’s most popular attractions, including Bamburgh Castle, the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, the picturesque coastal town of Seahouses and Alnwick Castle. Outdoorsy types will find endless pleasure in the 400 square miles of sheep-dotted hills, meandering river valleys and rugged moorland within Northumberland National Park; keen walkers can tackle the 62.5-mile-long St Cuthbert’s Way trail (or perhaps just sections of it), which passes close by to The Stables; and cyclists can explore the 120-mile-long Sandstone Way cycle path, which also skirts the cottage.
The Stables can be booked in conjunction with the adjacent cottage, The Smithy (sleeps 2), and The Steading (sleeps 10), for larger parties wishing to holiday together.
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Property Layout
GROUND FLOOR
The accommodation is all on the ground floor and may be suitable for less mobile guests.
Open-plan living area with well-equipped kitchen, dining area (seats four) and seating area with TV with Freeview and log burner with unlimited supply of logs. French doors to courtyard.
The well-equipped kitchen includes electric oven, microwave and hob, dishwasher, American style fridge/freezer and washer/dryer.
Bedroom one with zip and link beds which can be configured to a 6' super king bed or 3' twin beds, large fitted wardrobes.
En suite shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Bedroom two with king size bed, large fitted wardrobes. Please note that this bedroom is compact with limited space around the bed for less mobile guests.
En suite shower room with shower, basin and WC.
OUTSIDE
There is a table and chairs in a sheltered area to the side of the cottage and there is a shared lawned garden area available for guests of The Smithy and The Stables, which sits on the right-hand side of The Stables.
To the front of the cottage is the main West Lyham courtyard, which sits directly in front of The Steading holiday home opposite. The courtyard has flower beds and two large water features with fountains enclosed by low-level estate metal fencing and is for use by guests of The Steading at West Lyham. It is important that children and dogs are supervised at all times when outside.
There is covered parking in addition to parking outside the property in the courtyard.
Location
The local village of Chatton (1.5 miles) is a short drive or thirty-minute walk away. Stop by The Percy Arms Hotel for a drink or something to eat. They serve food all day and their Sunday roast dinners are well-known locally.
The attractive market town of Wooler is just five miles away, and has two excellent butchers, several pubs and cafés and the highly rated Italian, Milan Restaurant. It also has a good range of independent shops, including the super ‘Breeze’ art gallery which also serves coffee and light lunch. The Good Life Shop is a wonderful deli selling cheeses, cured meats and health foods.
There is another excellent village shop on the Main Street of Cornhill-on-Tweed (18 miles) and a highly recommended butcher in Norham (20 miles), RG Foreman Butchers, with a great selection of meat, cheese, wine and spirits. They can also deliver for you to collect from the village shop in Cornhill-on-Tweed if you ask.
Coldstream (20 miles) has a small Co-op supermarket while more extensive shopping is available in the historic towns of Berwick-upon-Tweed, Alnwick and Kelso which are all within an easy half-hour drive.
Amenities
- Allows babies in armsUp to 12 months.
- Allows children1 - 16 years.
- CotA travel cot is available on request. Travel cot bedding is not supplied. Please note there is limited space in the bedrooms for a travel cot.
- Dog friendlyThree dogs are welcome at The Stables. Additional dogs may be considered on request.
- HairdryerA hairdryer is provided in each bedroom.
- HeatingThere is underfloor heating throughout.
- Highchair
- Linen & towels providedBed linen, towels and guest toiletries are provided.
- Open fire/ Woodburning stove
- Outside space
- Wi-FiWi-Fi is available and is a good speed and sufficient for streaming. Mobile coverage is poor. Guests can make Wi-Fi calls and there is a landline for emergency, local and out going calls.
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Important Information
The Stables at West Lyham adjoins The Smithy at West Lyham, which is another holiday cottage sleeping two guests. The lawned garden areas are shared. Opposite both cottages is The Steading at West Lyham, which sleeps ten guests. There is a gravelled courtyard in the centre of all properties, which has flower beds and two large water features with fountains. This area is enclosed by estate metal fencing for use by guests staying at The Steading.
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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