West Cottage
A beautiful cosy cottage nestled deep in Northumberland with stunning flora and fauna, ducks on the mill pond, and delicious slow food from the heartlands right on the doorstep.
Originally part of an 18th century byre and granary, West Cottage has been meticulously converted to create a warm, inviting holiday home where you can escape the crowds and enjoy a tranquil getaway. This really is a perfect spot to sit back and enjoy the good life - pick seasonal produce from the garden, enjoy free range eggs and Dexter beef from the farm or perhaps pack an easel and explore your creative side painting from the owners’ art studio just yards from the doorstep.
Tastefully presented in a contemporary country cottage style, the ground floor accommodation is blissfully snug with under-floor heating throughout, and features a huge oak lintel fireplace with a wood burning stove and original exposed coined stonework which adds character and charm. The open plan layout benefits from two large glazed doorways allowing the sunlight to flood in or can be thrown open in summer to enjoy the fresh country air.
Separated from the living space by a central staircase, the handmade kitchen and dining area has a relaxed, intimate feel with timeless furniture pieces, granite worktops and all the essentials required to rustle-up that favourite sponge pudding or delightful home-cooked suppers. Upstairs, the staircase divides to the right and left leading to a dreamy oak-beamed double bedroom and a pretty twin bedroom, each with en-suite bathroom including large rose-head shower.
ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION
For guests looking to holiday together this cottage can be booked alongside East Cottage sleeping 4, Middle Cottage sleeping 2, The Hay Loft sleeping 2 and The Showman's Wagon sleeping 2+2. The properties are located next to each other. East Cottage and Middle Cottage have a connecting door.
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Property Layout
GROUND FLOOR
Open-plan living/kitchen/dining area separated by a central staircase. The sitting room features a large sofa and armchair set around a large wood burning stove. Flat screen TV with DVD player, CD stereo/radio, books and games. Two sets of glazed double doors lead out to a small patio area.
Handmade kitchen with granite work surface. Well-equipped with large fridge/freezer, microwave, gas hob, oven, toaster, full-size dishwasher and washing machine. There is a dining area with seating for up to six guests.
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom one with oak beams and a Velux window. King size bed, built-in wardrobe, two side tables.
En-suite bathroom with high-sided bath with rose head shower over, basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Bedroom two with twin bedroom, side tables, fitted wardrobe with hanging and storage space.
En-suite bathroom with high-sided bath with rose head shower over, basin, WC and heated towel rail.
OUTSIDE
There is a small patio area to the front of the property which sits in a shared courtyard.
A shared garden nearby is available for guest use, including a vegetable garden and greenhouse where guests are welcome to pick fruit and veg when in season.
There is an nearby drying room available for use by guests including a tumble dryer, clothes airer and boot rack and hooks for outdoor gear or wet clothes.
There is an honesty freezer for use by guests containing locally produced meats from the farm.
There is private parking available.
Location
The cottage sits in the hamlet of Gunnerton on a small 37 acre working farm in an area with a strong philosophy on good locally produced food. Here guests can help themselves to fruit and veg from the garden when in season, or purchase homemade jams, chutneys and rare breed Dexter beef from the farm.
Just up the road is a village shop and country pub in Barrasford, or a short drive will take you to The Feathers, a fantastic artisan restaurant passionate about food provenance and renowned for its excellent regional food and relaxed friendly environment. Here you can sample the delights of Dexter beef supplied straight from the owners' farm along with a fine real ale.
A little further afield sits the pretty market town of Hexham (10 miles) characterised by its cobbled streets and historic architecture which offers quirky coffee shops, award winning restaurants and excellent local shopping. It also boasts its own racecourse, theatre, cinema, golf course and leisure centre, including a pool, running track and tenpin bowling alley.
Amenities
- Allows babies in armsUp to 12 months. A changing mat available on request.
- Allows children1 - 16 years.
- CotA travel cot with sheets is available on request.
- Dog friendlyTwo well-behaved dogs are welcome (£30 fee per dog). They must be cleaned and dried before entering the cottage, are not permitted on the furniture, and must be kept to the downstairs, uncarpeted areas of the property. There is an outside kennel for use if required.
- HairdryerA hairdryer is provided in each bedroom.
- HeatingThere is oil central heating throughout with underfloor heating throughout the ground floor. There is a wood burning stove in the sitting room.
- Highchair
- Horses welcomeFor guests who wish to bring their own horses, the farm has stabling for four horses, grazing paddocks, and day livery can be provided. Additional charges apply.
- Linen & towels providedFeather duvet and pillows are provided. Hollowfibre bedding can be provided on request.
- Open fire/ Woodburning stoveInitial basket of logs supplied.
- Outdoor dog kennel
- Outside space
- Wi-FiWi-Fi is provided. Mobile signal can be variable but is generally good on the Vodafone and Orange networks.
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Important Information
West Cottage directly adjoins two other cottages in one long traditional Northumbrian sandstone building. Each cottage has its own front door and there is a shared courtyard to the front of the property. Each cottage works well individually but can be taken together to accommodate larger groups. The owners live in a farmhouse to the side of the cottages and while they are on hand to help with any questions, they are equally respectful of guests privacy.
The farm has a Gold Award for Green Tourism and uses eco-friendly technology with its own wind turbine and solar panels which supply the electricity to the farmhouse and cottages.
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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