Expect the unexpected in this eclectic rural cottage.
The owner of Lowtown Cottage is the queen of vibrant colours and playful interiors. T This two-bedroom cottage is packed with the owners' signature design touches: eye-popping colours, rich textures, eclectic artworks and big views of the surrounding Northumberland countryside.
First impressions of Lowtown Cottage are misleading. A narrow track brings you through acres of rolling countryside right down to an unassuming stone cottage on the edge of the Vallum. Only the dainty yellow and green sheep statue, perched on a stone at the front of the property, hints at the surprises to come.
As you approach the front door, you can glimpse a modern timber and glass extension on the west wall of the house before stepping into the converted farm cottage to discover - yellow. The entire ground floor of the cottage, comprising an open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room and the new rear garden room, is resplendent in bright daffodil yellow. Tucked in one corner, a compact lapis blue kitchen contains everything required to rustle up delicious meals to serve at the dining table or nibbles to enjoy in the comfort of the cowhide armchairs by the inglenook fireplace.
The garden room features floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors leading out to the garden, delivering both southerly and westerly views and making it the ideal spot from which to contemplate the untouched beauty of the surrounding countryside. The peace here is complete, broken only by the calls of curlews and plovers, and the occasional passing deer.
Two vaulted en-suite bedrooms await discovery upstairs. Channel your inner Dutch master in one, where a vibrant floral print is daubed onto black wallpaper and continued in fabric adorning the blind and window seat cushions, before leading into a striking black painted bathroom. The second bedroom, dressed in striped apple green wallpaper complemented by a pink silk window seat, features a vast velvet bed flanked by bespoke lampshades and cushions.
GROUND FLOOR
Access into open plan kitchen, dining area and kitchen.
Sitting room area with four armchairs set around an electric stove. Dining area with seating for four. Smart TV.
Kitchen with integrated units. Large fridge/freezer, separate grill and oven, induction hob, ¾ dishwasher, no coffee maker but includes a cafetiere. Island unit with two stools.
Utility room with separate washing machine and dryer, sink. Leads into ground floor WC.
Sunroom with large double sofa, single sofa, doors leading out to the patio area.
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom one with zip and link beds which can be configured to a 6' super king bed or 3' twin beds, side table, dressing table, window seat. Hanging space and storage can be found in the in-built cupboard on the first floor landing.
En suite shower room with large shower, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
Bedroom two with king size bed, side tables, dressing table, armchair, window seat, in-built cupboard with hanging space.
En suite bathroom with bath with shower over, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
OUTSIDE
There is a patio area to the front of the property with outdoor furniture for relaxation. (Garden furniture is provided from April to October inclusive).
PARKING
There is private parking for up to three cars to the side of the property.
BABIES & CHILDREN
A travel cot and highchair are available on request.
DOGS
One dog is welcome at a charge of £25. A second dog will be considered on request. Dogs must be kept strictly downstairs and are not allowed on the furniture.
The property is surrounded by a stone wall to the rear with wire fencing to the front of the property, however cannot be considered to be fully enclosed or dog-proofed. The area around Lowtown is farmland therefore dogs will require full supervision and should be kept on leads when walking in the immediate vicinity due to livestock.
GUEST AMENITIES
Bed linen, towels and bath robes are provided.
WI-FI & MOBILE COVERAGE
Wi-Fi is available with good speeds of up to 20MB. Mobile coverage is reasonable.
HEATING
There is underfloor heating throughout the ground floor. There are thermostatically controlled radiators upstairs. There is an electric stove in the open plan living/kitchen area.
GUEST PRIVACY
The property is secluded, detached and not overlooked. The area sits in Hadrian’s Wall Country and as a result there are likely to be walkers passing through to the rear of the property on Walltown Crags. The front facing aspect looks over rolling Northumberland countryside with plentiful wildlife.
ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION
For guests looking to holiday together, Walltown Byre sits around a quarter of a mile away and is owned by the same owner. Walltown Byre sleeps up to 6 guests.
