Riverside Cottage
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£259–£549 / week
About the home
Riverside Cottage is in a lovely, peaceful location, just yards from the banks of the River Coquet in the centre of a rural village. The master bedroom has traditional window seats and offers beautiful views over the river and the village of West Thirston.
The Cottage offers excellent accommodation for four people, with two bedrooms: one double bedroom and one twin bedroom. It has full gas central heating with a warm and cosy lounge with open fireplace, original wooden window shutters, 32" LCD TV with Sky HD and DVD system. The dining room has a unique cast iron bread oven in it's own fireplace, a beamed ceiling and comfortably seats four people. The modern kitchen is fully equipped and offers an electric oven with gas hob, microwave, family sized dishwasher, washing machine and dryer and a fridge/freezer. There are two bathrooms in the property: one being a downstairs cloakroom and the main bathroom upstairs, both have modern fixtures and fittings. There is also an outside seating area with BBQ facilities.
Families are welcome to stay and so are members of your extended family... the pets!
A range of amenities including local shops, post office, café and a charming country pub with restaurant are all within easy walking distance of the property. There are numerous local tourist attractions, riverside walks and scenic countryside within the immediate vicinity. Don't forget to bring some bread along to feed the ducks by the river! The stunning coastline of Northumberland is just a short distance away. Riverside Cottage is the ideal base to explore all that Northumberland has to offer, from it's famous castles and award-winning beaches to walks, cycling, golf, water sports and fishing or one of the county's many attractions.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Warkworth Beach, 12km |
| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | Pets welcome No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
We have also provided a few extras to make your stay more comfortable:
- High speed wireless internet access
- 32" HD LCD TV with Sky HD in the lounge
- DVD player with surround sound system & DVDs suitable for the family
- X-Box Games console with games
- Entertainment including books, magazines and board games
- 19" LCD TV with Freeview, wall mounted in the Master Bedroom
- IPod Dock
Further details outdoors:
On street parking is available on the road outside the Cottage, there is also off street parking available opposite the Cottage. There are no parking restrictions on any road in the surrounding area.
Conditions
Pets are welcome to stay at Riverside Cottage. A deposit of £50 per week plus £15 booking fee is payable at the time of booking in order to secure the Cottage. The remaining balance is due 2 calendar months prior to arrival.
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The Northern England / Northumberland region
Northumberland is a wonderful combination of fishing villages, old market towns, endless beaches, stunning castles and of course the historic Hadrian’s Wall, tied together by beautiful countryside and a vast array of unique wildlife. Northumberland covers over 400 square miles, with the Northumberland National Park being the least populated of England’s National Parks, much to the benefit of those visitors seeking peace and solitude.
It's an ideal haven for walkers too, with thousands of paths and tracks weaving their way through beautiful countryside, providing exhilarating fresh air and wide-open spaces for walkers and cyclists alike.
The Heritage Coastline has mile upon mile of sparkling award-winning beaches, rocky coves and picturesque fishing villages. From Berwick-upon-Tweed in the north, to Druridge Bay in the south, there are a huge number of beaches and coastal towns to explore. Popular destinations along the coastline include the horseshoe-shaped sandy beach and dunes at Beadnell Bay, the bustling village of Seahouses, with boat trips from the picturesque harbour, the kipper smokery and coastal path at Craster and the picture postcard village of Alnmouth.
Adding to the area’s splendour is the multitude of magnificent castles, the most famous being Alnwick, home to the powerful Percy family and the setting for some of the Harry Potter films. There is also the spectacular, medieval Bamburgh Castle, standing high on its rocky outcrop; the brooding ruins of Dunstanburgh and pretty Warkworth.
The Alnwick / West Thirston area
The area surrounding West Thirston and indeed the whole of Northumberland is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Village of West Thirston is separated from the village of Felton by the River Coquet that runs in front of the Cottage. In the thirteenth century the northern barons paid homage to the King of Scotland, Alexander, at Felton. They paid for this reckless deed when King John sent an army north to lay waste to the county and Felton was sent up in flames!
THINGS TO DO
Walking
There are beautiful riverside walks right on your doorstep when you stay at Riverside Cottage. But for those who take walking a little more seriously, Northumberland has a huge amount to offer. The Northumberland Coastal Path (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) offers some of the finest coastal walking in Europe. It stretches for 64 miles (103km) from Cresswell in the south to Berwick-upon-Tweed in the north. The walk is split into 6 manageable stages. It's not only the stunning coast Northumberland has to offer but also hillwalking in the National Park (the Cheviot hills), more information can be found on our 'Walking' page.
Cycling
It's a delight to get on the saddle in Northumberland with a number of dedicated cycleways to enjoy the stunning scenery. There are plenty of gentle routes for the whole family, but there are also more challenging routes including the northern stretch of the Pennine Cycleway and the Coast and Castles cycle route.
Attractions
Northumberland has numerous attractions to explore, in fact there's far too many to mention here! Some of our favourites include: The Alnwick Garden, Whitehouse Farm Centre, Farne Island Boat Trips, Newcastle City Centre and the Quayside, The Metro Centre (the UK's largest shopping centre) including the north of England's only IMAX cinema, Kielder Water and Forest Park and Heighley Gate Garden Centre. More information about these places can be found on our Attractions page.
Day Trips
With its central location the Cottage is also an ideal base for a day trip a little further afield. Edinburgh is just over an hour away on the train from Alnmouth or Morpeth and a is a beautiful City to explore at any time of year. Driving up to the Scottish border via Otterburn and to Jedburgh and Kelso offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the UK. This route also lets you take in Carter Bar, the border point between Scotland and England. The views on offer here have to be seen to be believed.
Fishing
With the River Coquet right on your doorstep the Cottage is ideally placed for the fishing enthusiast. The River Coquet is famous for its autumn run of salmon and sea trout, every year huge sea trout of up to 20lbs are caught. It is also famous year round for its Brown Trout. The upper reaches of the river offer classic fly-fishing within the splendour of the Cheviot hills. Just a mile from the Cottage is the Felton Fence Fishery that has four well stocked lakes. Another place of interest is the House of Hardy Fishing Tackle Museum located in Alnwick. The season for salmon runs from 1st February to 31st October and daily and weekly fishing licenses are available.
Golf
The county has a huge number of attractive golf courses. The nearest being Burgham Park Golf and Leisure Centre, a championship designed 18-hole golf course with excellent practise facilities set in 230 acres of attractive countryside. Others nearby include: Percy Wood Golf and Country Retreat in Swarland, Alnwick Golf Club, Alnmouth Golf Club, Rothbury Golf Club, Warkworth Golf Club, Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Course, Seahouses Golf Club and Bamburgh Castle Golf Club. More than enough choice to please even the most ardent golfers.
Water Sports
Northumberland offers excellent water sports year round. It is great canoeing and kayaking territory and its long stretches of sandy beaches make it a popular destination for kitesurfing and adventure sports enthusiasts. You can head out to the Farne Islands and dive in the company of grey seals or go inland to Kielder Water and Forest Park, which is Europe's largest man made lake.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Newcastle Airport: 25 km |
| Railway: | Morpeth: 14 km |
Finding Riverside Cottage couldn't be easier, it is conveniently located just a mile from the A1 between the historic market towns of Morpeth and Alnwick. The postcode for your Sat Nav is NE65 9ED.
The Cottage is easily accessible from the North and South of the Country via the A1, between two and a half to three hours drive from the Midlands and approx 25 miles north of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. The nearest train station is Morpeth, 9 miles south of West Thirston. The village is served by frequent public transport.
Full directions will be sent to you with the booking confirmation.
Activities near Alnwick
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 03 May 2012 |
From the first point of contact we had excellent service and we werent disappointed when we arrived the cottage is beautifully furnished and very well equipped. The web site, details of how to get here and information provided in the cottage is first class - lots of attention to detail to make your holiday informative and relaxing. Lovely welcome pack from the Running Fox on arrival. Lots of lovely places to visit from the cottage and the Running Fox accross the bridge is a must beautiful home cooked breads and cakes. New landlady in the Northumberland Arms very welcoming and we hope the pub is a success for her she deserves it. Morning visit at the back door from the ducks!! Would not hesitate to recommend the cottage to anyone and certainly value for money. We have had a lovely time and will most certainly book next time we are in the area. |
26 Jun 2011 |
We had a excellent holiday in your cottage and will be recomending to friends and family. We were impressed with your communication and the information you provided which helped to make our holiday... more |
02 Jun 2011 |
The cottage (and it's location) is just beautifull. Well equipped with absolutely everything you could possibly need. Lots of really thoughtful touches from the herb planter under the kitchen... more |
Guestbook for Riverside Cottage
Spent a wonderful few days over Christmas, visiting relatives in the area. The Cottage has such a warm, welcoming atmosphere, well cared for and user friendly. We felt at home immediately, beds comfortable, kitchen so well equipped and central heating brilliant. We really appreciated the welcome basket and the added extras for Molly, our labrador! Did not want to leave! Running Fox really friendly and not to be missed.
Christine West and Family, December 2011
We absolutely enjoyed every moment of our stay at Riverside cottage, beautiful cottage with a warm and cosy feeling. We stayed in Demcember and the open fire was perfect. The location is great, we managed to explore many parts of northumberland and will definitely be returning and hopefully to this cottage. There was everything we needed and could not believe how much you provided at the cottage, great value for money.
Rebecca Finney, December 2011
"We loved the cottage, location by the river and in the village and the welcome we had. A very comfortable stay, everything has been really well thought out to make it a chilled out place to enjoy all the great places, all within 40 minutes, that this part of Northumberland has to offer. The local shops and pubs are really good too. The arrival welcome pack was really good. The cottage guide is the best we have seen. We are already looking forward to a return next year."
Mr & Mrs Statham and Friends, October 2011
"We had a lovely week at Riverside Cottage, the location was great, central to the area that we wanted to explore. We were impressed with the price of the cottage, the way our booking and subsequent contacts were handled, very professional but with a personal touch, and lots of information both before and when we arrived. Our first impression of the cottage was that it was very clean, beautifully decorated and furnished, and it felt more like a home than a holiday cottage. We appreciated the heating which was very efficient, if we got back early and advanced the heating, it took only 10 minutes for the cottage to feel cosy and warm (I was just disappointed that we didn't need to light the fire!). We had every gadget that we could have needed. The area is great, we enjoyed seeing Alnwick and Bamburgh Castles, Cragside House (fabulous), Beamish, and some retail therapy at the Metro Centre. Barter Books at Alnwick is a must for bookworms like me! We were very impressed with the way our booking was handled and all the information before we arrived and in the cottage. The phone call when we arrived was much appreciated and also the lovely welcome pack. The cottage had everything except a cat, I miss mine when I'm away! Many many thanks once again, it was great."
Guests, October 2011
"The house was a delight couldnt have asked for more everything we needed to hand, however we were blessed with perfect weather all week, delightfully furnished, ideally located to discover northumberland."
Mr & Mrs Bramley, September 2011
"Very comfortable cottage in an ideal location for easy access to many attractions. Quiet village with friendly people. Very nice welcome basket from the local bakery. Super breakfast last morning in the Running Fox."
Mr & Mrs Young, September 2011
"We felt at home straight away in the cottage and the location was beautiful my little boy especially loved feeding the ducks every morning. All the extras were taken care of and it was cosy and relaxing. The welcome basket was lovely and we were so happy with the cake we had it everyday!!"
Lisa Rick and Family, August 2011
"Just wanted to let you both know we had a wonderful stay at the cottage, thank you. The Running Fox was wonderful, the food was out of this world. Manuel's order of cheese and meat plough-mans was so big even he couldn't finish it. Your information book was just great and helped us find lots of places, the telephone was a lovely touch."
Sheila and Manuel Perez, August 2011
Loved our stay at gorgeous Riverside Cottage! Had a wonderful relaxing week as a family and got to explore some stunning places...the cottage is fantastically located for so many places in Northumberland and is beautifully furnished...we didn't want to leave! Thoughtful touches and helpful communication made it a hassle-free stay and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone...only trouble is we'd like to keep it to ourselves!
The Davies Family, June 2011
"We had a brilliant week in Riverside Cottage, there was everything we could possibly need. We enjoyed a lovely meal at the Northumberland Arms, used the Running Fox on a number of occasions (recommend the meringues, corned beef & potato pie and the bread rolls!) We shopped at the grocers and used the Post Office. Last but not least we used the Fish & Chip Van on Thursday! We enjoyed the 6 mile walk from the cottage and had days out in Alnwick, Bamburgh, Amble, Seahouses, Alnmouth and Warkworth, all very worth visiting. My husband went further afield than me as he cycled 20 miles + every morning while I read my book! Thank you again for letting us share your cottage, it is lovely, in a great part of Northumberland. We brought back some flyers of the cottage to pass on to our friends."
Mrs Kathleen Oldroyd, June 2011
"From the moment we walked through the door, it was like coming home, even our pet dog, Brynn, settled down straight away. Those little touches for him made us feel that Brynn was as welcome as we were. The accommodation was excellent, the welcome call from Darren in the evening was a lovely touch and the location was just perfect for the holiday we were looking for, with easy access to historic buildings, beaches and all Northumberland has to offer. We will not hesitate to recommend this cottage to friends and will definitely be re-booking in the near future for a longer stay."
Mal Mitchell, May 2011
"A wonderful cottage in a very convenient location. We spent the entire week trying to think of something that was missing from the cottage, but failed! The landline for incoming phone calls and the internet access were well used. I have already recommended the cottage to friends, and hope to be back soon. Thank you."
Tracey Goodyear, May 2011
"The cottage was absolutely superb, well decorated, clean and everything was well organised and explained. The guide was brilliant. The information beforehand and the call the day we got there made for a really personal touch, thank you so much. I will definitely stay again if I come back to northumberland and will tell friends and family about the cottage, brilliant!"
Mrs Judith Crompton-Smith & Family, April 2011
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
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| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| A Price Band 2012 | 7 Jan 12 | 17 Mar 12 | £ 225 | - | - | 1 Week |
| B Price Band 2012 | 17 Mar 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 259 | - | - | 1 Week |
| E Price Band 2012 | 31 Mar 12 | 14 Apr 12 | £ 379 | - | - | 1 Week |
| C Price Band 2012 | 14 Apr 12 | 5 May 12 | £ 299 | - | - | 1 Week |
| D Price Band 2012 | 5 May 12 | 12 May 12 | £ 349 | - | - | 1 Week |
| C Price Band 2012 | 12 May 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 299 | - | - | 1 Week |
| F Price Band 2012 | 2 Jun 12 | 9 Jun 12 | £ 499 | - | - | 1 Week |
| D Price Band 2012 | 9 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 349 | - | - | 1 Week |
| E Price Band 2012 | 30 Jun 12 | 21 Jul 12 | £ 349 | - | - | 1 Week |
| G Price Band 2012 | 21 Jul 12 | 25 Aug 12 | £ 549 | - | - | 1 Week |
| F Price Band 2012 | 25 Aug 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 499 | - | - | 1 Week |
| C Price Band 2012 | 1 Sep 12 | 22 Sep 12 | £ 349 | - | - | 1 Week |
| B Price Band 2012 | 22 Sep 12 | 27 Oct 12 | £ 329 | - | - | 1 Week |
| E Price Band 2012 | 27 Oct 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 379 | - | - | 1 Week |
| B Price Band 2012 | 3 Nov 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 259 | - | - | 1 Week |
| F Price Band 2012 | 22 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | £ 499 | - | - | 1 Week |
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