The Smiddy

The Smiddy was the original working blacksmith"s shop for Physgill and Glasserton Estate. The hamlet of Glasserton is on the edge of Glasserton woods and comprises the Smiddy, Staging Post house, Woodcutter's cottage, Blacksmith's cottage and an old water powered sawmill (now disused). David and Heather Child converted the Smiddy from a working building to a luxury dwelling in 1994. It is now a delightfully cosy dedached cottage with all the convenience of a family home with the added advantage of Idyllic surroundings.

A great deal of time was spent choosing the furnishings and decor with the combination of carefully selected antiques and new modern furniture giving the Smiddy a very inviting atmosphere. The colour in the co-ordinated tartan fabric used throughout the cottage for bed linen and all curtains echoes in the accessories from teacups to lampshades. Particular attention has been paid to make the Smiddy as allergen free as possible from the quarry tiled floor to the bed linen and pillows.

The Smiddy has a large living room and dining room with comfortable couches, open fire, colour television and French doors that open onto the fenced garden at the rear of the cottage. Everything you need for making a sandwich or a 5 course meal is in the kitchen.

The tiled bathroom has a shower, bath, glass shower screen and a bidet.

The double bedroom has a black and brass double bed with contiental quilt and mirrored wardrobes. There are also French doors giving a beautiful view from the bed of the fields and woods surrounding the Smiddy. The second bedroom has twin beds with continental quilts and faces south.

When you arrive at the Smiddy it will be invitingly clean and warm. Hot water is on tap, fresh linen is on the beds, freshly laundered towels available for your use and the open coal fire in the living room laid awaiting your arrival. The bunker in the garden is always full of coal.

If you have small children the large, fully fenced back garden with a gate gives peace of mind. In addition, there is more than ample parking space available.