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A superb opportunity to acquire a fully established holiday cottage complex comprising six attractive stone-built cottages, set within a peaceful rural courtyard setting close to the Northumberland coast. The property comprises a charming courtyard-style development of six individual one-bedroom holiday cottages, constructed in traditional Northumberland stone and arranged around a central parking and turning area. The cottages include one detached cottage, two semi-detached cottages, and three two-storey terraced cottages, each offering well-proportioned accommodation suited to holiday letting or residential use. The site extends to approximately 0.41 acres, featuring generous communal parking, private garden areas, and a range of useful stone-built outbuildings. The cottages have been tastefully upgraded over time and retain a wealth of character features including exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, stone fireplaces, and traditional detailing, combined with modern kitchens, shower rooms, and double glazing. The central courtyard provides ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles, while individual cottages benefit from private seating areas and gardens overlooking surrounding countryside and woodland. Bradford House Cottages represent an excellent opportunity to acquire a ready-made holiday letting business within one of the UK’s most sought-after tourism regions. The continued popularity of Northumberland as a visitor destination ensures strong ongoing demand for quality holiday accommodation, making this an appealing prospect for investors, lifestyle buyers, or those seeking to expand an existing holiday letting portfolio. Please note we have not inspected inside the properties, due to them being occupied by guests, the internal photos were provided by our clients.

Property details provided by Rook Matthews Sayer
EPC rating: E F
Council Tax Band: N/A
Tenure: Freehold

For Sale By Auction www.agentspropertyauction.com LIVE ONLINE AUCTION 28th May 2026 OPTION 1

LOCATION
The subject properties are located within the rural hamlet of Bradford, a peaceful countryside setting situated between the popular villages of Belford, Lucker and the historic coastal village of Bamburgh, within the county of Northumberland in the North East of England.

Bradford is a small rural settlement with a very low population, offering a tranquil and unspoilt environment ideally suited to holiday accommodation. The properties benefit from proximity to several key visitor destinations and established population centres, including Seahouses and the historic market town of Alnwick, both of which provide a range of amenities, visitor attractions and transport links. The surrounding area forms part of the celebrated Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, renowned for its dramatic coastline, rolling countryside and award-winning sandy beaches. The iconic Bamburgh Castle, one of the region’s most recognisable landmarks, lies a short distance away, drawing significant visitor numbers throughout the year. Other notable attractions within easy reach include the internationally acclaimed Alnwick Garden, as well as the scenic landscapes of the Cheviot Hills. The location offers an ideal base from which to explore Northumberland’s wild countryside, heritage sites and coastal attractions, making it particularly well suited to the holiday-letting market. The combination of rural tranquillity, proximity to major tourist destinations and access to some of the region’s most attractive beaches supports strong year-round appeal for both short-break and longer-stay visitors

Bluebell Cottage
Semi-detached cottage comprising a living / dining area, kitchen, double bedroom and shower room. Gross Internal Area 60.11 sq. m. (647 sq. ft.)

Lavendar Cottage
Semi-detached cottage comprising a living / dining area, kitchen, double bedroom and en-suite shower room. Gross Internal Area 57.37 sq. m (618 sq. ft.)

Rose Cottage
Detached cottage comprising a living / dining area, kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom. Gross Internal Area 47 sq. m. (506 sq. ft.)

Poppy Cottage
End-terrace cottage comprising a living / dining area, kitchen, double bedroom and shower room. Gross Internal Area 60.65 sq. m. (653 sq. ft.)

Daisy Cottage
Mid-terrace cottage comprising a living / dining area, kitchen, double bedroom and shower room. Gross Internal Area 60 sq. m. (646 sq. ft.)

Tulip Cottage
End-terrace cottage comprising a living / dining area, kitchen, double bedroom and shower room. Gross Internal Area 63.5 sq. m. (683 sq. ft.)

Total Floor Area
348.63 sq. m. (3,753 sq. ft.)

Rateable Value
The 2026 Rating List entry is Rateable Value £3,650 – 1 & 2 Bradford Farm, Belford NE70 7JT
The 2026 Rating List entry is Rateable Value £1,825 – 3 Bradford Farm, Belford NE70 7JT
The 2026 Rating List entry is Rateable Value £4,200 – 4 & 5 Bradford Farm, Belford NE70 7JT
The 2026 Rating List entry is Rateable Value £1,825 – Tulip Cottage, Belford NE70 7JT

YEARMONTHACCOMMODATION FAREOWNER’S REVOCCUPANCYBOOKED NIGHTS
2025Jan £2,814.95 £2,791.72 20% 36
2025Feb £5,822.49 £5,805.43 53% 89
2025Mar £6,029.04 £5,976.15 52% 94
2025Apr £8,824.04 £8,582.93 71% 127
2025May £12,967.32 £12,207.7687% 158
2025Jun £13,027.07 £12,489.2695% 165
2025Jul £14,856.41 £13,822.3097% 181
2025Aug £16,081.83 £15,070.4493% 171
2025Sep £13,127.14 £12,450.3894% 170
2025Oct £11,213.08 £10,826.4484% 153
2025Nov £4,764.67 £4,496.28 32% 58
2025Dec £2,409.57 £2,305.71 26% 41

Disclaimer 1
The Agents Property Auction have not inspected this property. The property details have been supplied by RMS. None of the services have been tested. Measurements, where given, are approximate and for descriptive purposes only. Boundaries cannot be guaranteed and must be checked by solicitors prior to exchanging contracts. The details are provided in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract. No member of staff has any authority to make or give representation or warranty in relation to this property.
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Disclaimer 2
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Disclaimer 3
A copy of the title is available upon request, we recommend all potential buyers take legal advice, satisfy their requirements on all matters and have finance in place prior to purchase.

Details awaiting vendors approval.

Disclaimer 4
We are advised by the seller that the property has mains provided oil, electricity, water (very low risk of surface water flooding)and sewerage.

The energy performance certificate attached advises the property is brick built and provides further details regarding the property’s construction.

Ofcom website states the average broadband download speed of 1Mbps and the fastest package of 8500Mbps at this postcode: NE70 7JT and mobile coverage is provided by EE (variable outdoor), Three (good outdoor and variable indoor), 02 (good outdoor) and Vodaphone (good outdoor)