Wild Rye
Behind its simple red door, Wild Rye is airy, smart and scenic. Sea views, with old Farne Lighthouse visible across fields where sheep graze, emphasise the bucolic location, yet you’re only a few minutes’ drive from shops or sights.
A rustic exterior betrays Wild Rye’s history. Along with two adjoining cottages – Lyme Grass and The Rushes – it once housed workers on the nearby farm. That humble façade, however, gives no indication of the spacious and elegant interiors now awaiting within, courtesy of a recent refurbishment.
Spread over a single floor, the two-bed home revolves around a sitting room whose high ceiling ensures light and space around two double sofas. French windows help, too, leading to the large garden, while a log-burning stove can warm up chillier evenings from its brick-encased fireplace. To one side sprawls a combined kitchen-dining space, all clean lines and neutral colours, plus every mod-con you’ll need.
Porthole-style mirrors and pretty beachgrass paintings reference the nearby Northumberland coast. A bright corridor leads to the bedrooms – a king-sized master, and another where zip-and-link twins convert into a king – and their shared bathroom with its beckoning tub. As across the home, pale pastel hues create a restful atmosphere, further enhanced here by stylish linens.
Enclosed by wooden fences, that lawned garden gazes across farm fields toward the Inner Farne group. Grabbing the eye, Farne Lighthouse stands bright and white on the isle where St Cuthbert died. A charcoal barbecue and patio seating area allow for memorable al-fresco meals facing it, or for spellbinding sunrise coffees.
In Bamburgh, excellent independent shops include a village butcher and The Pantry, a delicatessen able to prepare picnics or sandwiches for your day out. That might be to iconic Bamburgh Castle, set fair on a mighty basalt crag, or the namesake white-sand beach below it. It may be a visit to meet the Farne Islands’ puffins; boat tours sail from Seahouses. Or it could be an adventure to Lindisfarne, a little north, or kipper-producing Craster, slightly south.
ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION
For guests looking to holiday together, this cottage can be booked alongside Lyme Grass New Shoreston or The Rushes New Shoreston (both sleeping 4 in each).
Property Layout
GROUND FLOOR
Access porch with hanging rail.
Fully equipped kitchen with an electric oven and ceramic hob, integrated fridge / freezer, microwave, slimline dishwasher and a washing machine. Dining area with table and chairs for four.
Sitting room with two double sofas, wood burner, Smart TV. Double doors open out to the patio and rear garden.
Bedroom one with zip and link beds which can be set up as a king size double or 2' 6" twins, as required. Side tables, chest of drawers, hanging rail with hangers.
Bedroom two with king size bed, side tables, chest of drawers, hanging rail with hangers.
Bathroom with bath and shower over, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
OUTSIDE
To the rear of the cottage is a large, fully enclosed lawned garden with patio, outdoor furniture and a charcoal barbecue (guests must supply their own charcoal).Guests can park in front of the cottage for unloading but there is otherwise two designated parking spaces for each property at the end of the row of the cottages.
The cottages sit on a working farm and the road is used by large farm vehicles therefore parking to the front of the cottages should be avoided. Please be aware there will be associated farm traffic on the road and in the immediate area. The access road to the cottages is a minor road that leads onto the farm access road.
Location
The village of Bamburgh sits 2 miles away with friendly local shops, quaint tea-rooms, cosy pubs and restaurants 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)Please note that the cottage sits next to a working farm so there will be associated farm traffic on the road and in the immediate area. Children should be closely supervised at all times. The garden to the rear is fully enclosed.
- Barbecue
- CotA travel cot is available on request. Travel cot bedding is not supplied.
- Dog friendlyTwo dogs are welcome but they must be kept out of the bedrooms and off the furniture. The immediate area around the cottage is farmland with livestock therefore dogs should be closely supervised and kept on leads when out and about.
- Enclosed garden
- HeatingThere is heating throughout the property, with a wood burning stove in the sitting room. An initial supply of logs is provided.
- Highchair
- Linen & towels provided
- Outside space
- Wi-FiThere is Wi-Fi available at the property.
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Important Information
Please note that the cottage sits next to a working farm so there will be associated farm traffic on the road and in the immediate area. Children should be closely supervised at all times. The garden to the rear is fully enclosed. The access road to the cottages is a minor road that leads onto the farm access road.
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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