The Old Smithy

Ground Floor

Entrance is via the front outside terrace and a stable door into the lovely open-plan living area with a kitchen, dining area and comfortable seating.

Living room: this is a gorgeous light and airy room which really does the "wow factor" with its original beams, stone tiled flooring, feature brick fireplace with a wood-burning stove (a wood start pack is supplied from October - March) and glass ceiling panel. It has been carefully furnished to ensure that guests have a comfortable stay, with all mod-cons provided. There is a leather sofa, two armchairs, large wall-mounted flat screen TV with BT vision, Blu-ray DVD player, Sonos music system and free wifi provided.
There's a wardrobe at the bottom of the stairs.

Kitchen: a carefully planned and extremely well-equipped quality bespoke kitchen with lovely views across the marshes from the kitchen sink. It has a built-in electric oven with halogen hob, integral dishwasher, integral washing machine, full-height integral fridge/freezer, microwave and a Tassimo coffee machine (pods not supplied). There is a contemporary breakfast bar with a copper work-top which separates the kitchen from the living area.

There is a rear door leading to the back garden.

Shower Room: with a shower cubicle, hand basin, WC, heated towel rail.

The wide staircase provides easy access to the first floor, with a hand rail. There is a wooden stair-gate at the bottom of the staircase.

First Floor

A stunning floor with a pitched beamed ceiling which runs the length of the cottage, with the sleeping area at one end and a sitting area with a sofa at the other end. In the centre of the room is an illuminated glass ceiling panel, providing additional light from downstairs, and perfectly safe to walk on!

Bedroom: Beautifully presented room with original beamed pitched ceiling and uninterrupted views across the marshes. At the far end, nestled between the beams is a king-size bed and bedside tables and lamps, with built-in chest of drawers and a digital TV with remote control and a DVD player. There is also a dressing table and stool and a hair-dryer.

The duvet and pillows provided are a mix of feather and hypo-allergenic - there is an electric fan for your use.

Outside

There is an off-street parking space to the rear of the Old Smithy.

At the front is a solid wooden sliding gate, which opens to reveal an attractive alfresco terrace area with a wrought iron table and two chairs.

There is a solid side gate through to the fully enclosed side/rear garden which backs onto the marshes with panoramic views. There is a sunken paved area and a lawn, together with the advantage of a private bird hide which has been carefully designed for optimal bird-watching.There's an outside table and chairs, charcoal barbecue, as well as garden benches to sit and enjoy the peaceful location. There is a public footpath close to the cottage with access onto the coastal path.

Please note that if you do wish to bring a dog (subject to max 2 dogs) to The Old Smithy, the owners have requested a £50 (per week) dog supplement they have also stated that dogs should not be left unattended in the property and must stay downstairs.

There is a wheelchair available to hire on request.