Barn in Northumberland

Nestled in a tranquil hamlet just outside Christon Bank village with a traditional, friendly pub just 1 mile away and Embleton village s shop, bars, and restaurants (2.5 miles). Nearby, the golf course (3 miles) has stunning views towards Dunstanburgh Castle. You can also walk to the lovely, sandy beach from there for picnics, kite flying, and a rejuvenating stroll. At low tide, walk from Embleton Bay to Low Newton by the sea and reward yourselves with a drink and lunch at the popular beachside pub. Beadnell Bay s breathtaking beach (7 miles) offers rock pooling and water sports, with village cafes, pub and restaurants for a hearty meal. Book a boat trip to the Farne Islands from Seahouses Harbour (8.5 miles). Drive to Alnwick Castle and Gardens (8 miles) for a grand day out and plenty of family activities. Enter the generous hallway of this welcoming stone barn conversion where you can store your walking boots and coats. Head into the spacious lounge with plenty of comfortable seating to relax on in front of the cosy wood burner after your days out exploring the area. There is a glazed door giving you access to the courtyard garden for indoor/outdoor living in the warmer months, and a Smart TV so you can enjoy a family movie night. The contemporary kitchen/diner is off the hallway with granite worktops and a vaulted ceiling adding to the sense of space. The family cook has everything they need to prepare a range of tasty meals. The dining area has an extendable table seating up to eight guests for sociable mealtimes and entertaining, and another glazed door leads out to the enclosed courtyard. The twin bedroom is on the ground floor with open hanging space and a view of the front garden. The adjoining shower room comprises a shower cubicle and WC. Heading upstairs, there is a generous king size bedroom with a wardrobe for your belongings, exposed beams, and countryside views from the dual aspect shuttered windows. The other king size bedroom also has exposed beams and open hanging space. The family bathroom completes the accommodation with a bath, a separate shower cubicle, and WC. Outside, at the front, there is a large, enclosed garden with bench seating, useful for pulling off your walking boots or sitting with a morning coffee. The lovely, south facing, enclosed courtyard is at the rear with outdoor dining furniture, a BBQ, and a fire pit, perfect for al fresco dining and Northumberland dark sky stargazing.