Well House
Well House is a warm and welcoming country cottage with bags of personality sitting in an extremely pretty village setting in the historic parish of Branxton on the England-Scotland border.
Its location on the edge of the Northumberland National Park and just a half hour from the stunning heritage coastline will prove a draw for families and groups looking to spend some together-time exploring the wider area.
Inside, the spacious hallway creates a welcoming first impression with original oak beams, exposed brickwork, reclaimed church pews and characterful touches setting the scene for the rest of the house. The sitting room has a lovely vintage feel with an eclectic mix of rich tweeds, country florals and aged leather and wood for relaxed evenings around the huge inglenook fireplace.
The bright sunny kitchen with its artful touches is a super hub to the house and a sociable space to enjoy some happy banter over relaxed dinners and a good glass of wine. During warmer days, french doors open out into a private enclosed garden for long lazy lunches during the summer months, and where children can play safely and dogs can chase the odd stick or two!
The three bedrooms (one ground floor) are presented with pretty throws and soft linens while characterful deep window recesses, exposed beams and wood panelled walls just add to its cosy country charm.
There are super walks from the doorstep including a short meander to the site of one of Britain's most momentous medieval conflicts on the Flodden Battlefield of 1513 where you can walk in the footsteps of the soldiers who fought there and understand its rich historical significance.
Property Layout
GROUND FLOOR
Small entrance porch for outdoor gear leading to a spacious lower hallway with stairs to the upper floor of the property. The hall leads into a large kitchen/dining area which extends along the rear of the property.
The kitchen is presented in a shaker style and features an integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher, ceramic hob, electric oven, toaster, and microwave. There is a dining table with formal seating for six with scope to extend this to eight if required. French doors lead into an enclosed rear garden.
Beamed sitting room with ample seating set around an impressive inglenook fireplace and a large wood burning stove with initial supply of logs provided. Flat screen TV with integrated DVD player and Netflix, CD player/docking station/radio and a good selection of books for use by guests.
Bedroom one is adjacent the sitting room with views of the rear garden. With zip and link beds which can be configured to super king or twin as required. Two side cabinets and large wardrobe.
Family bathroom sits to the right of the lower entrance hall with shower, basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Utility/boot room with washing machine and dryer.
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom two with king size bed and views to the rear garden. Large wardrobe.
En-suite-bathroom with rainforest shower, basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Bedroom with twin beds and a small child’s truckle bed (available upon request to accommodate 7 guests). Hanging cupboard, chest of drawers, views to rear garden.
Family bathroom with bath, handheld shower, basin, WC and heated towel rail.
OUTSIDE
There is a open garden to the front of the cottage and a private, enclosed garden to the rear. There is garden furniture and a charcoal barbecue stack.
There is parking for two cars on the verge at the end of the gravel driveway. Please note there is a small distance between the parking space and the front door.
Location
The cottage sits just 3 miles from Cornhill-on-Tweed which has an excellent village shop selling a super selection of fresh local produce, including picnic hampers and scrummy home baking. It is also home to the highly regarded Collingwood Arms which has a pub as well as a superb restaurant for lingering lunches or fine evening dining.
A more extensive range of shops, pubs and cafes can be found in the quaint market town of Coldstream (5 miles) where the shopping is small and friendly with a good mix of independent outlets running the length of the High Street, including a family butchers, fruit and veg shop, bakery and small Co-op supermarket for holiday provisions. The Coldstream Gallery is a lovely spot to browse art, ceramics and jewellery by local designers; or pop into Calico Interiors for lifestyle gifts and accessories before coffee and cake at the charmingly named ‘Mad Hatter’ nearby.
A number of larger supermarkets, including a Marks & Spencers food outlet can be found in the historic town of Berwick-upon-Tweed (13 miles), or picturesque Kelso (14 miles) which has an excellent selection of independent shops set around a Flemish style market square.
Amenities
- Allows babies in armsUp to 12 months.
- Allows children1 - 16 years.
- Barbecue
- CotA travel cot is available on request. Travel cot bedding is not supplied.
- Dog friendlyTwo well-behaved dogs are welcome (£20 fee per dog) and must be kept to the downstairs, uncarpeted areas of the house and off the furniture. There is a cold water tap in the rear garden for cleaning dogs before entering the property.
- Enclosed garden
- HairdryerA hairdryer is supplied.
- HeatingOil central heating throughout which is thermostatically controlled. Wood burning stove in the sitting room.
- Highchair
- Linen & towels providedFeather duvets and pillows are provided.
- Open fire/ Woodburning stoveInitial supply of logs provided.
- Outside space
- Wi-FiWi-Fi throughout the property. Mobile signal is generally poor with variable signal on the Vodafone network.
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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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