Lapwing Cottage

About this property

Bamburgh 1.6 miles. With stunning arched windows and a stone exterior, Lapwing Cottage is an idyllic listed barn conversion resting in the delightful coast of Budle Bay, near Bamburgh, and offers fantastic accommodation for a family looking to explore Northumberland. Pass through scenic countryside and coastal views until you arrive at the quaint Lapwing Cottages, shrouded in mature shrubs and with a lovely outdoor sitting area ideal for morning coffee. Make yourself at home in a delightful sitting room with cathedral ceilings housing historic roof beams, complemented by stylish furniture where you can curl up with a good book, enjoying the seas of light drawn in through large arched windows. Any budding chef will be drawn into the kitchen/diner where there are a great many amenities as well as a dining table where guests can enjoy a heart-warming meal. Single storey, you will find the bedrooms and bathroom on the ground floor, and there is a homely double and twin for you to choose from. Budle Bay is a fantastic location, and you will be delighted to find that the local sandy beach is only a short walk from the house, a great place to take a walk along the coast or try out wild swimming and watersports. To stock up on essentials and enjoy a meal out, head over to Bamburgh where there is a selection of tasty eateries, a deli and another sandy beach, as well as the magnificent Bamburgh Castle. Budle Bay is within easy reach of Holy Island, boasting many historical sites such as Lindisfarne Priory and Lindisfarne Castle, accompanied by countryside walks, local shops and eateries. Explore the beautiful coast of Northumberland with a stay at Lapwing Cottage.

The village’s sweeping sandy beaches and dramatic fortress - Bamburgh Castle - make Bamburgh one of Northumberland’s major visitor attractions. The castle can be seen for miles and dominates this part of the county’s coastline. Today it remains home to the family of the great Victorian industrialist Lord Armstrong, and is open to the public on a daily basis. Although overshadowed by the great castle, Bamburgh village is picturesque with neat grey stone cottages facing a manicured village green. There are excellent pubs, hotels with restaurants and a small selection of village shops. There are golf courses in Bamburgh and nearby Seahouses, and within easy reach are more wide sandy beaches, lovely fishing villages, stunning castles and coastal islands to explore along the dramatic Heritage Coast. There are numerous other attractions also a short drive away, including the famous Alnwick Castle and Gardens and the historic walled border town, Berwick-upon-Tweed. A superb base for exploring Northumberland.

Accommodation

Single storey.

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Sitting room

Oil heating.

Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.

TV, DVD player, CD player, WiFi.

Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for 2 cars.

South facing non-enclosed patio and lawn garden with furniture.

Two well behaved dogs welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 1.8 miles, pub 0.7 miles