The Smithy, Crookham

Set amidst a smattering of farm cottages in the rolling Northumberland countryside near the picturesque village of Cornhill-on-Tweed, The Smithy is the essence of blissful isolation. Despite its sense of rural seclusion, however, the cottage is less than half an hour’s drive from Berwick-upon-Tweed and the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, making it the ideal spot from which to explore both coast and country.

Known as the first and last village in England, Cornhill sits on the border with Scotland, where it follows the River Tweed, bordered by the Cheviot Hills to the south. This setting ensures that The Smithy is remote enough to deliver a sense of blissful rural isolation while also being close enough to Cornhill to easily pick up provisions and enjoy a pint in the village shop and Collingwood Arms Hotel.

The Smithy features a newly fitted, bespoke Red Earth country kitchen, bathed in sunlight and overlooking the surrounding fields. A wooden dining table creates the perfect spot for cosy meals à deux. Follow a couple of steps down from the kitchen to find yourself in the magical living room, where you can get comfy and snuggle up on the sofa in front of the tremendous inglenook fireplace and towering timber trusses.

The bedroom features a super king bed with views across the surrounding countryside, while the contemporary bathroom offers an indulgent walk-in rainforest shower. Enveloped by an enclosed garden, The Smithy features a gravelled garden area to the front of the house with sweeping views across fields to the Cheviot Hills, a picnic table and a charcoal kettle barbecue.

Nearby, you will find walking and biking galore in the Cheviot Hills, fishing on the River Tweed, historic castles to visit at Norham, Ford and Etal, and the nearby Battlefield of Flodden to explore.

ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION

If you are looking for a property in a similar style, The Barn at Reedsford sleeping 2, The Byre at Reedsford sleeping 4, The Dovecot at Reedsford sleeping 2, Housedon Haugh at Reedsford sleeping 9+2, Crookham Eastfield sleeping 10, Lookout North and Lookout South both sleeping 4 and Barley Hill Cottage sleeping 4 all share the same owner.