Summary - Shepherds Cottage Goldenhill Bradford Farm, BELFORD NE70 7JT
5 bed 6 bath Barn Conversion
Two-barn coastal lifestyle with lodges and wellness facilities on two acres.
Five-bedroom split across two converted stone barns with commercial kitchen
Established holiday business: four lodges, two pods, sauna, hot tub, gym
Approximately two acres of paddock, extensive parking and private gardens
Stunning countryside views; 2.3 miles from Bamburgh beaches and castle
Conservation Area — external changes or expansion likely restricted
Stone walls likely uninsulated; potential energy-improvement costs despite solar
Heating: oil boiler and radiators; Retreat is business-rated, tax implications apply
Limited local broadband and average mobile signal; rural isolation considerations
Set within approximately two acres of dramatic Northumberland countryside, Shepherds Cottage and The Retreat at Goldenhill combine substantial residential accommodation with an established holiday-and-wellness operation. The property comprises two converted stone barn residences, four luxury lodges, two pods and a range of outbuildings, plus extensive paddocks and hardstanding. Views toward rolling fields and easy access to Bamburgh’s beaches and heritage attractions make this a rare lifestyle and business proposition.
The residential accommodation is generous and characterful: Shepherds Cottage offers three double ensuite bedrooms, a large kitchen/dining room with Aga and a commercial kitchen currently used for catering, while The Retreat provides two double bedrooms and bright living space. Guest facilities are mature and aimed at short-stay leisure: four ensuite lodges, two pods, a sauna pod, hot tub, grill-house and gym area already in place – suitable for continuing the existing holiday-let business or repurposing as a wellness retreat.
Practical considerations are straightforward but important. Heating is oil-fired via boiler and radiators and the stone walls are assumed to be uninsulated in places, so energy costs and improvement scope should be factored in despite solar panels being installed. The site lies within a Conservation Area which preserves character but may restrict external alterations or expansion. Broadband and mobile service are limited locally and the Retreat is business-rated for rates; council tax on Shepherds Cottage is Band E.
This opportunity will suit buyers seeking a combined residential and income-producing coastal base: investors, leisure operators or families wanting multi-generational living with a proven short-let footprint. The property requires ongoing maintenance and offers clear scope for modernisation and tailored development (subject to planning and conservation constraints). Buyers are advised to carry out full due diligence on services, planning potential and business performance before purchase.
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