The Steading Retreat at West Lyham

Until recently, The Steading Retreat (a reduced occupancy version of The Steading At West Lyham) was merely an austere farmhouse and yard. Now, however, it has been dramatically transformed and reinvented as a sophisticated five-bedroom hideaway – one filled with light and drenched in style.

That old south-facing yard has become a courtyard containing two water features. Framing three sides of it, The Steading centres upon an open-plan living area which boldly marries old with new. A double-height ceiling sits above above the sleek, monochrome kitchen’s large island and sociable breakfast bar. Opposite, a gallery of arched windows overlook minimalist, designer furniture including a plush petrol corner sofa as a black Morsø stove produces warmth whenever needed.

Befitting of interior magazines, this space sets a clean, classy tone maintained throughout. Love it and you’ll also love an enormous, equally svelte lounge and attached dining room, both of them exposing more rafters to further the sense of grandeur. Colourful cushions and modern-art prints once again play off neutral-toned walls. Then comes the devoted TV room, complete with its own built-in bar for celebratory evenings. The beer pumps can be made available for guest use with prior arrangement, or take advantage of a staffed bar to help you enjoy your special occasion to the full!

Split into two separate areas, the five bedrooms' availability depends on guest numbers when booking this reduced occupancy version of The Steading Retreat. Two luxurious bedrooms sitting off the TV room/bar area will be available when booking up to four guests. Both offer king-size beds with en-suites, one of which additionally contains a Smart TV and a large freestanding bath. For parties with five or six guests, the opposite wing will be available, featuring three stylish bedrooms, two of which can be set up as either super-king doubles or twins with a shared bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and freestanding tub, while the third bedroom with king size bed complete with en-suite.

The Steading enjoys a winning location between Northumberland’s dramatic coastline and pristine National Park. And while you’ll enjoy a blissful sense of rural isolation, the property is actually just a few minutes’ drive from Chatton – whose village shop stocks an array of local produce – and the Percy Arms, an inviting country inn famed for its excellent food.

Half an hour’s drive is all that’s required to reach many of the county’s most popular attractions, including Bamburgh Castle above its namesake sandy beach, the Holy Island of Lindisfarne and Alnwick Castle – better known to many as Hogwarts from the Harry Potter films. Outdoorsy types will find endless pleasure in the 400 square miles of sheep-dotted hills, meandering river valleys, wild waterfalls and rugged moorland within Northumberland National Park, itself just 15-20 minutes by car.

ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION

For larger groups. The Steading Retreat can be booked at full capacity as The Steading at West Lyham (sleeps 10) as well as in conjunction with The Stables (sleeps 4) and The Smithy (sleeps 2), which sit within the same courtyard complex.