Capitalising on one of the finest panoramas to be found on the Northumberland coastline, Two Castles is a three-bedroom apartment which lies just off the centre of Bamburgh Village and overlooks the cricket green. It sits on the second and third floors of Castle Garth, an Art and Crafts-inspired house that was built in the 1930s and more recently restored and developed to create eight luxurious apartments. Several excellent cafés, pubs and restaurants await in the village, while private, gated parking makes it easy to leave the car behind and explore the many fantastic walks on your doorstep – not least the spectacular Bamburgh beach which lies just a few minutes away.
Enter directly into the apartment’s open plan living space, decorated in neutral coastal tones and with wooden floors running throughout. The living area includes two large sofas and two comfy armchairs, perfect for hunkering down beside the TV and cosy log burner. Triple aspect windows capture the impressive views of Bamburgh Castle, the coast, and the cricket green, and fill the room with natural light. A dining table with seating for up to eight people completes the space which flows into the beautiful Shaker-style kitchen, where you’ll find an island with breakfast bar seating, granite countertops, and a Krups Dolce Gusto coffee machine.
The first bedroom is situated on this lower floor and features a super king size bed. With an ocean-blue quilted blanket and en suite Jack and Jill bathroom with a combined bath and shower, the room is elegant and understated. Head up the staircase in the living space to an upper landing, where you’ll find a quiet study area with a desk. On this floor, the second bedroom has a super king size bed topped with crisp white sheets, an en suite bathroom with a combined bath and shower, and a Juliet balcony to make the most of those sweeping sea views. Next door, the third bedroom features a super king size bed with sea foam-green textiles, which can also be configured to twins, complemented by a contemporary en suite shower room.
Outside, a well-maintained communal garden and terrace create the perfect place to enjoy the scenery on warmer days, with a private gate leading from the gardens to the public pathway. Although Two Castles isn’t suitable for canine companions, the apartment is an ideal base for families or groups of friends looking to explore Northumberland.
The village of Bamburgh is home to numerous independent pubs and restaurants, while the RNLI Grace Darling Museum commemorates the life of the celebrated Victorian heroine. A visit to the iconic Bamburgh Castle is a must, with its towering keep, formidable battlements, and excellent calendar of events. You can walk for miles along the pristine sandy beach and picnic in the dunes in the warmer months, or head further afield and discover the intriguing history of the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, just north of Bamburgh, or the popular village of Seahouses that lies just to the south.
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