11 The Forge

About this property

Brampton 8.5 miles. 11 The Forge is a well-presented contemporary holiday home resting in a rural setting within the Northumberland countryside, offering a welcoming base for couples or a small family seeking to explore Hadrian’s Wall, the Cumbrian lakes and the Tyne Valley. Surrounded by open fields and far-reaching countryside views, this appealing property is set on a residential street and provides a tasteful retreat for up to four guests. On entering the property, you are welcomed into a bright and stylish sitting room, where sleek tiled flooring sits beneath a generous corner sofa with reclining settings, providing an inviting space to unwind after a day of exploring.

A TV with a sound bar offers entertainment for relaxed evenings indoors. Moving through the property, the kitchen is well-equipped with integrated appliances and caters well to your self-catering needs, while the dining area provides seating for four, making it a fitting spot to enjoy home-cooked meals, toast a special occasion, or settle in for a games night with loved ones. The ground floor is completed by a useful utility room with additional storage, a washing machine, and a contemporary cloakroom. Step outside to the private garden area, where outdoor seating allows you to savour a morning coffee or an evening drink while taking in the surrounding rural scenery.

Climb the stairs to the first floor, where two thoughtfully arranged bedrooms await. Choose from a flexible twin room, which can be arranged as a super-king-size on request and enjoys countryside views, or the king-size bedroom, which benefits from a built-in TV, ideal for slower starts to the day. The bathroom serves the accommodation with a sleek finish, featuring a P-shaped bath with shower over and a heated towel rail, offering a refreshing space to unwind at the end of the day. If you don’t fancy cooking, the nearby village of Gilsland offers a selection of pubs serving food and a quaint café, alongside a children’s play park and scenic riverside walks by the River Irthing, while the surrounding area is steeped in history, with sections of Hadrian’s Wall close by, as well as access to the Pennine Way, Birdoswald Roman Fort, Naworth and Featherstone Castle, and the atmospheric ruins of Thirlwall, Bellister, Blenkinsopp and Bewcastle.

Further afield, enjoy days out at Talkin Tarn Country Park with its ancient glacial lake and walking trails, or explore the market towns of Brampton and Haltwhistle, both offering weekly markets, local shops and eateries, with the North Pennines, Eden Valley, Scottish Borders and the Lake District all within reach. Choose 11 The Forge as a well-located base for discovering the rich history and varied landscapes of Cumbria and beyond.

Brampton is a scattered village in rural Suffolk, ideal for walking and cycling, and with the market towns of Halesworth and Beccles nearby. A short drive and you are at the picturesque heritage coastal town of Southwold, with its unique traditional harbour where you can purchase freshly-caught fish, or sample the local fish & chips. The harbour also offers lovely walks, a harbour shop and an excellent pub. The beach has an attractive small pier, beach huts, a lighthouse and Gun Hill, with cannons pointing out to sea. This small market town offers a variety of museums, one of which is an Amber museum, as well as galleries, independent shops and small weekly markets on Mondays and Thursdays. Further along the coastline are Dunwich Forest and Dunwich village, Westleton Heath and Minsmere rspb Nature Reserve. The city of Norwich is just 24 miles away, and Ipswich is 34 miles, and both offer places of interest and excellent shopping facilities.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with built-in TV, 1 x twin (zip/link can be super-king-size on request).

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Cloakroom with basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.

Utility

Electric central heating.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 3 x TVs (BT 4k with BT Sports), sound bar, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for two small cars.

Enclosed garden with lawn and seating.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 3.7 miles, pub 0.1 miles