Loanview

About this property

Loanview is a traditional cottage and sits below the Wark castle, (the alleged location of the Knights of the Garter) near the river Tweed.

Suitable off road parking for 2 cars, an enclosed garden, pet friendly with enclosed paddock for exercise.

Enter a porch with area for coats and boots then through the double doors into a small hall leading to living room, kitchen, stairs and bathroom.

The kitchen is well equipped with fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, electric cooker, microwave and air fryer for preparing meals to be eaten by the fire in the living room/diner.

It has plenty crockery, cutlery dishes, and pans.

The living room is a relaxing area with plenty of comfortable seating, the dresser has a selection of books and cupboards have lots of information of places you may like to visit both in Northumberland and the Scottish Borders.

The ground floor has too well presented bedrooms, a king size bed with plenty storage. A double bedroom with twin beds.

There are 2 steps with hand rail to bathroom with shower over, WC, and basin. There is a heated towel rail.

The attic bedroom has steep staircase leading to twin beds, ideal for children and adults.

Step outside to the fenced garden with its log cabin, ideal for relaxing, planning your next adventure or wrapping up in blankets and star watching clear nights. The garden table and chairs for alfresco dining. There is a barbecue area near the cottage.

There is a fenced paddock ideal for children to play games and for dogs to run around in.

Loanview is situated at the north end of the historic village of Wark with the remains of the castle the alleged location of the origin of the Knight of the Garter.

Home to the famous Coldstream Guards, the pretty borders town of Coldstream sits on the northern bank of the River Tweed, and was once a rival to Gretna Green for runaway marriages. There is a museum dedicated to the Guards, a good selection of shops and pubs, or visitors can try their hand at a variety of activities, including cycling, fishing, golf, riding or walking in the beautiful surrounding countryside. The picturesque seat of The Earls of Hume, including former Conservative Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home, is The Hirsel, an estate to the west of the town with a fine mansion in beautiful grounds through which flow the Leet Waters, famous for a wide range of birds which nest there. With the Scottish borders and North Northumberland easily accessible, this is a fantastic base from which to make the most of the region.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size, 1 x ground-floor twin, 1 x twin.

Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, WC.

Kitchen.

Living/dining room with woodburning stove

Electric heating.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.

Smart TV, WiFi and DVD player.

Electric and wood for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for 2 cars.

Enclosed front garden with lawn, patio, furniture.

Garden cabin with seating.

Two well-behaved pets welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop and pub 2 miles.

Note: Stair case at property is narrow and steep, please take care.

Note: There is a step up to property.

Note: Although the bathroom is on the ground floor, there are two steps up to it with hand rail.