Lindisfarne View

The name of this ecclesiastical-looking former school speaks volumes of its glorious setting – enclosed by over half an acre of gardens with uninterrupted views over sheep-dotted pastures to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne and the sea beyond. The extensive gardens surrounding Lindisfarne View have been carefully designed to offer seasonal displays of colour throughout the year. From the apple orchards in blossom in the spring to the wildflower meadows and rare Whin Sill grassland of the summer, the garden is bursting with flora for you to enjoy along with the extensive wildlife this attracts. Carefully placed seating areas allow you to relax and enjoy the rotating displays of colour throughout the year.

Inside this sensitively preserved Victorian property, you'll find countless historical details and period features which recall its previous life. On entering the former schoolhouse, you'll find yourself in a vaulted cloakroom complete with exposed timber beams, magnificent arched stone windows, and a flagstone floor which has been characterfully worn by the pupils who once crossed it.

This sets the tone for the rest of this delightful home, which is packed with original timber beams and floors, vaulted ceilings, and arched stone windows. While revealing many of these period features and retaining elements of its scholastic atmosphere, the owners have injected Lindisfarne View with plenty of character – the bespoke kitchen cabinets are painted in cheery cornflower blue, coordinating with the legs of the rustic wooden dining table that sits by the kitchen window. Similarly, the fire-warmed sitting room features a subtle coastal theme, while a vaulted transept with a large arched window has been transformed into an inviting snug. In addition to the informal dining table in the kitchen, a more formal dining area sits in front of tall windows in a little alcove set off the living room, offering views over the surrounding countryside.

Upstairs, you’ll find the cosy snug in the transept, a twin bedroom with its original Victorian fireplace, a family bathroom with a combined roll top bath and shower, and the master bedroom. Of the entire property, it is this room that will truly steal your heart. Set beneath a vaulted timber ceiling, a cast-iron four-poster bed faces an exposed stone wall with a glorious stained glass rose window. Set by the stone wall, tucked up against an ancient timber beam, a luxurious velvet chair completes this romantic room, creating a cosy spot to relax with a book while the ensuite is cleverly concealed in a corner room.

The bucolic scenery can also be enjoyed on sunny days from the property’s two outdoor seating areas. There’s a sheltered area on a patio by the side of the house and a second spot on the front garden lawn beneath the dappled light of mature trees. A Chesneys Heat & Grill multipurpose barbecue and wood fire, Swedish Hikki wood-fired hot tub, and a children's play area complete the exceptional outdoor space and are sure to delight guests of all ages. With the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on your doorstep, you'll also be spoilt for choice for day trips in the surrounding area, from Bamburgh Castle to the ruined priory on Holy Island.