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Cottage |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

West Thirston in Alnwick

from £37 / night

£259–£569 / week

Short stays welcome

Changeover Saturday

5 out of 5

7 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car advised, private garden, pets welcome

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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.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
We have also provided a few extras to make your stay more comfortable:
- High speed wireless internet access (WiFi)
- 32" HD LCD TV with Sky HD in the lounge
- Bluray player & 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
- LCD TV with Freeview in the Twin 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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Riverside Cottage - West Thirston & a view of the River Coquet from West Thirston Bridge

 

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The stylish lounge in Riverside Cottage

 

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Riverside Cottage's Dining Room Comfortably seats four people

 

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The Master Bedroom suite offers lovely views over the River Coquet

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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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

Reviews

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25 Mar 2013

“Best cottage ever” Kids booked this cottage as a Christmas present and their research certainly paid off. Everything was perfect from the location to the cottage itself. The thought that had gone into it by the owners... more

25 Sep 2012

“home from home” A fabulous little cottage furnished to a very high standard in a superb location.As soon as we arrived we felt very at home.A nice little pub on your doorstep with good food and The Running Horse across the bridge which provides a wonderful breakfast..We had breakfast before returning South.The place was heaving and we realised that we should have booked as most others had. Welcome pack from Running Horse an added bonus and a nice gesture to find when you arrive. The cottage is easily accessable to the various small towns around and there are a number of National Trust properties to choose from as well as wonderful walking country with views to die for. We had fabulous weather and the trips to Holy Island and Cragside were the highlights. The day we had to leave was the low point as there were so many more places we wanted to visit so we will definitely return in the future.

28 Jun 2012

“Home from Home” Just back from a wonderul week in this beautiful cottage. There was everything you need and more. The welcome basket from the Running Fox was excellent. This was a real home from home. We will definitely be returning to the cottage in the future

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03 May 2012

“Beautiful Cottage” 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

“excellent holiday, thank you” 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

“A home away from home” 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

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21 May 2011

“Just Like Home” 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... more

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
C Price Band 2012	30 Sep 12	20 Oct 12	329£ 329	-	-	1 Week
B Price Band 2012	20 Oct 12	27 Oct 12	299£ 299	-	-	1 Week
E Price Band 2012	27 Oct 12	3 Nov 12	379£ 379	-	-	1 Week
B Price Band 2012	3 Nov 12	22 Dec 12	259£ 259	-	-	1 Week
F Price Band 2012	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	499£ 499	-	-	1 Week
A Price Band 2013	5 Jan 13	23 Mar 13	259£ 259	-	-	1 Week
D Price Band 2013	23 Mar 13	30 Mar 13	329£ 329	-	-	1 Week
C Price Band 2013	30 Mar 13	13 Apr 13	379£ 379	-	-	1 Week
B Price Band 2013	13 Apr 13	4 May 13	299£ 299	-	-	1 Week
D Price Band 2013	4 May 13	11 May 13	379£ 379	-	-	1 Week
C Price Band 2013	11 May 13	25 May 13	369£ 369	-	-	1 Week
F Price Band 2013	25 May 13	1 Jun 13	499£ 499	-	-	1 Week
D Price Band 2013	1 Jun 13	29 Jun 13	399£ 399	-	-	1 Week
E Price Band 2013	29 Jun 13	20 Jul 13	399£ 399	-	-	1 Week
G Price Band 2013	20 Jul 13	31 Aug 13	569£ 569	-	-	1 Week
F Price Band 2013	31 Aug 13	7 Sep 13	499£ 499	-	-	1 Week
D Price Band 2013	7 Sep 13	28 Sep 13	379£ 379	-	-	1 Week
C Price Band 2013	28 Sep 13	12 Oct 13	349£ 349	-	-	1 Week
B Price Band 2013	12 Oct 13	26 Oct 13	329£ 329	-	-	1 Week
D Price Band 2013	26 Oct 13	2 Nov 13	379£ 379	-	-	1 Week
A Price Band 2013	2 Nov 13	21 Dec 13	259£ 259	-	-	1 Week
F Price Band 2013	21 Dec 13	4 Jan 14	499£ 499	-	-	1 Week

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