The Blue House

4 bedrooms | Sleeps up to 8

A four-bedroom farmhouse nestled on the edge of our working farm steading in North Sunderland, near Seahouses in north Northumberland. Surrounded by arable and pastoral land with uninterrupted views extending seaward to the east, and across peaceful farmland towards the Cheviot Hills in the west.

Recently renovated, layered with colour, patina, and long-held family belongings, the Blue House (or, depending on where you’re from, the ‘Bloo-Hoos’) was the local fishermen’s name for the farmhouse. So-called because of its blue slate roof, visible to them from afar and its distinguishing feature in the landscape.

The ‘Bloo Hoos’ is an ideally situated base for hosting family and friends, away from it all with easy access to the best of the Northumberland coast- vast skies, rolling seas, countryside, heritage, food, and wildlife.

The aga is always on in the Blue House kitchen, gently warming, with a fireside chair and farmhouse table at the heart of it all. In addition to the aga, there is a full set of modern appliances.

The library was made for firelit evenings and quiet afternoons, with wood burning stove, vintage HiFi system, and book-lined shelves.

Or, settle down in the snug - pull the cork-lined door closed and watch a film.

In the sunroom, light pours in from the garden, with doors taking you outside. A beautifully-aged antique table takes centre stage, alongside lounge seating and gallery artwork.

The sunroom rolls into the garden with a lawn to run and play on, bench seating, barbecue and fire pit for long and blissful summer evenings. On the shorter days, our heralded dark skies reveal awe-inspiring stars, deep into the night.

We’ve taken care of practicalities, too, with a decent boot room and utility at the back door, equipped with washing machine, tumble dryer, stainless steel sink, and a downstairs loo.

Upstairs, there are four double bedrooms with king-size beds, and a family bathroom with huge walk-in shower and separate bath. The master bedroom has its own ensuite with shower and dressing room. There are additional, separate WCs upstairs and downstairs, too.

Our comfortable Ercol beds all have deep, sumptuous mattresses and crisp linen. One of the king beds can be split into two small single beds, ideally suited to children. Luxurious fluffy towels are provided.