Hassock House, Embleton & Nearby Area

About this property

Hassock House is located in the peaceful little hamlet of Stamford, just 2 miles from the stunning beaches and excellent pubs and restaurants at Newton by the Sea and Embleton. You are just far away enough to enjoy the peaceful, picturesque countryside, but have everything you could need a few minutes away. Hassock House sleeps up to 8 guests in 4 bedrooms: 2 king-size bedrooms, a twin room with 2 full-size single beds, and a twin room with 2 twin single beds that can be converted to a super-king bed on request. There are two en-suite shower rooms, one family bathroom, and an additional ground-floor WC. Very large lawned garden. Off-street private parking for 2 cars. Welcomes up to 2 dogs. Free Wi-Fi and Digital Guidebook..

Overview

Hassock House is located in the peaceful little hamlet of Stamford, just 2 miles from the stunning beaches and excellent pubs and restaurants at Newton by the Sea and Embleton. Your just far away enough to enjoy the peaceful, picturesque countryside, but have everything you could need a few minutes' away.

Hassock House sleeps up to 8 guests in 4 bedrooms: 2 kingsize bedrooms, a twin room with 2 full-size single beds, and a twin room with 2 twin single beds that can be converted to a superking bed on request. There are two en suite shower rooms, one family bathroom and an additional ground floor WC.

This spacious family cottage benefits from 2 living areas: the main family room, and a large yet cosy snug room. The kitchen is again very spacious with additional seating, making this a very sociable and practical cottage for families and friends to comfortably gather together, or spread out around the house as you wish.

The large, enclosed garden at the rear of the house is rather spectacular! With a large grass lawn, numerous patio areas, multiple seating options, outdoor lighting, a summer house, and a children's climbing frame there is something for the whole family here.

There is private, off-road parking for 2 cars on the driveway to the side of the house, and additional cars may park just off the drive (with consideration of access for the neighbouring cottages of course). Two dogs are very welcome and there is free unlimited Wi-Fi as standard.

Entrance

The driveway is to the side of the house and upon arrival, access through the side gate will take you into the rear garden, where you can enter the house from the back door into the boot room. During the holiday, guests have access to both the front and back doors.

The front of the cottage is south-east facing and is very pretty, looking out onto the fields opposite. The front door of the cottage leads into a bright porch, containing a shoe rack, hanging hooks and shelf.

Snug Room

The inner door from the porch takes you straight into the snug room. The stunning exposed stone and wooden beam inglenook, housing a real wood burning stove makes this room very cosy and welcoming. The room contains two 3-seater sofas and a leather armchair with a foot stool. There is a Smart TV with Netflix account provided for guest use. The large south-east facing window allows ample light to flow in, and are beautifully dressed with blinds and curtains. The snug room also has access to the handy under-stairs cupboard where you'll find the hoover, iron, ironing board and clothes airer.

Family Room

Th main lounge is also at the front of the house with large windows over looking the fields across the road. The room contains a very large corner sofa, comfortably seating 6 guests, and 2 high-back armchairs and a coffee table. There is a Smart TV with Netflix account provided, a DVD player and a portable Bluetooth speaker. In the cabinet, you'll find an assortment of DVDs, books and board games provided.

Dining Kitchen

The kitchen at Hassock House us very large, almost the full width of the house. The room contains am American-style fridge/freezer with ice making compartment, large electric range oven, ceramic induction hob, belfast sink, integrated dishwasher, microwave, toaster, multi-temperature kettle, electric hand whisk, Lakeland coffee and hot chocolate machine (compatible with most pods including Nespresso, Dolce Gusto, Mars and Galaxy).

The dining area contains a large table with 8 chairs. There is also additional soft seating, with a 3 seater sofa in the corner of the room, and a Smart TV with Netflix account provided.

Patio doors lead from the dining kitchen straight out into the back garden.

Downstairs WC

The cloakroom WC contains a wash basin, mirror and toilet.

Boot Room

At the back of the house, the boot room has a door to the garden and is very handy for returning to the cottage after a walk on the beach. The boot room contains a boot tray, coat hooks and hanging shelf. There is also a dog crate stored in here should guests require one.

The boot room contains the utility facilities for the house: an under bench washer/ dryer, full size sink and storage cupboards for cleaning products. The boot room also houses the oil central heating boiler.

First Floor

On the first floor you will find all 4 bedrooms, 2 en-suite shower rooms and the family bathroom.

Main Bedroom

At the front of the house, the main bedroom is very impressive! With 5 windows and a quirky alcove, this room offers triple aspect views looking across the fields opposite and beyond. The room contains a kingsize bed, 2 bedside tables, double wardrobe, chest of drawers with a mirror, and a rocking chair. This room also benefits from a Smart TV, with Netflix account provided. Blackout blinds and all windows. Hair dyer provided.

The en-suite to the main bedroom has a large double shower, toilet, wash basin with ample storage, a mirror above and a shaver point.

Second Bedroom

Again at the front of the house with 2 windows and gorgeous countryside views, the second bedroom is a great size too. It contains a kingsize bed, 2 bedside tables, double wardrobe, chest of drawers with a mirror and a Smart TV (Netflix provided). Blackout blinds at both windows. Hair dyer provided.

The en-suite to the second bedroom again has a large double shower, toilet, free-standing wash basin with a glass shelf and a mirror above.

Bedroom 3 - Twin Single Beds/ Superking Bed

Located at the back of the house, bedroom 3 is still a good size, and has 2 low windows overlooking the stunning rear garden. The room contains 2 full size single beds (3 ft wide) that can be converted into a superking bed (6 ft wide) upon request when booking. The room has 2 bedside tables, stylish wooden hanging rail, drawer storage, dressing table and chair, and a hair dryer provided.

Bedroom 4 - Twin Single Beds

Next door to bedroom 3, this room has 2 windows looking out over the back garden and has 2 full size single beds (3 foot wide), a hanging rail, drawer storage, dressing table and chair. Hair dryer provided.

Family Bathroom

The family bathroom contains a shower over the bath, storage unit with plenty of cupboards, a built-in wash basin and mirror above. Small frosted window with privacy blind.

Garden

The enclosed rear garden is absolutely beautiful and very large - one of the most impressive features of Hassock House. The back door from the boot room and patio doors from the kitchen lead out onto a pretty, paved patio area, with 2 chairs and a table. Over the large lawn, there is a summer house with a sofa inside, and another patio area with an outdoor dining table and chairs for 8 guests. Under the pretty wooden pergola, there is outdoor sofa seating and a coffee table too. Guests are welcome to bring chairs over from other seating areas if needed of course. There is a BBQ provided for guest use (type TBC) on the patio areas only to protect the grass.

The children's climbing frame has a slide, climbing wall, telescope and small table and chairs for children. Lockable storage is available in the garden shed for bikes, surfboards, and any other sporting equipment you may want to bring with you.

The front garden is fully gravelled, and contains some pretty potted plants and shrubs.

Parking

Hassock House has parking for 2 cars (or 3 small cars) on the private drive to the side of the house. Parking on the roadside next to the drive is available for additional cars, though guests must be careful not to obstruct access to the neighbouring cottage's driveway.