Riverside Cottage, West Thirston
Cottage with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and golf nearby in Thirston, England
From £350 per week
Riverside Cottage is in a lovely, peaceful location, just yards from the banks of the River Coquet in the centre of a rural village.
Overview
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.
We are happy to accept one well behaved dog at this property and there is a pet fee payable with your booking. Please enquire if you have more than one dog and let us know the breed and we still may accept your booking.
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.
Please note that changeover days at Riverside Cottage are strictly Saturday.
Reviews
34 verified reviews
34 out of 34 people recommend staying here

Dave
There are so many reasons to recommend this cottage. Firstly it is very comfortable, everything has been thought of. The welcome hamper comes from the lovely bakery across the road called the Running Fox which is truly wonderful. The cottage has 2 bedrooms with very comfortable beds, pillows and sheets. The kitchen is well equipped and has microwave and dishwasher.
Secondly, it is well located, perfect for exploring Northumberland. It is located about 6 miles from the coast at Amble and is within easy reach of Seahouses, Warkworth, Alnwick and Hadrians wall. The cottage is set in a beautiful little village of West Thirston, with the pretty River Coquet just across the street. The roads are quiet and there are dog walks available right outsid the door along the river. Dog towels are provided to rub down your dogs.
Thirdly it has 2 lovely pubs within 50 yards. Firstly the highly rated Northumberland arms is just a few doors away serving high quality food, is dog friendly and has lovely friendly staff. Across the street is the Foxes Den underneath the Running Fox which is where the local gather and it is as friendly and jovial a place as you could wish for. Again dogs are most welcome.
When our dog fell ill, we had an excellent vet in Alnwick who saw her on a Sunday and made her well again.
(Morris and Plumley).
We had lovely meals out in Amble at the Harbour Inn (dog friendly) and the Hermitage in Warkworth (also very dog friendly) as well as the Northumberland Arms. There is a general store/post office in the village for emergency provisions and good supermarkets at Alnwick.
The afternoon teas at the Running Fox are a must do, but just sitting in the suntrap in the back courtyard of the cottage was a treat.
Altogether a pleasant stay, unbelievable weather 25C+ every day and unbroken sunshine made this a special holiday, but this is a lovely cottage with decent parking and good amenities. Highly recommended

Lesley
Extremely clean and we'll presented. The beds and bed linen were amazing! The welcome pack as really lovely. Everything was provided, like dish washer tablets, tinfoil, dog bowls and dog towels, camping chairs. Little details like sharp knives and a lovely crockery set, made it that much better. Location is superb. There is a big pub serving food, and a deli cafe. What we loved most in the village was the micro pub across the bridge. From the moment we walked in we were made to feel like locals. Needless to say we went there most evenings. So many sights to see within a 30 minute drive. We will definitely stay here again if you back up in Northumberland.

Sharron
Stayed for 3 nights this time as only booked as a last minute holiday, but would definitely stay again and for longer. Cottage is lovely, and very well equipped. It doesn’t have designated parking, but this was not a problem as always plenty of spaces to park on the bridge. It is in a good location and very central for exploring the area. The village has 2 pubs, both very good but different, one serves good food, and there is also an excellent bakery/cafe. Very enjoyable stay, and would certainly book this cottage again, and recommend to others.

Donna
A relaxing place, lovely and clean cottage

Alan
Riverside cottage is a beautiful cottage with lots of character very comfortable with everything needed for relaxing stay. The welcome hamper was fantastic and much appreciated and reflects the care and thought the team put in to make your visit an enjoyable experience. The village is lovely, the residents are very welcoming the running fox and northumberland arms are a must for foodies. Central to everywhere it was a fantastic base to see the delights of northumberland.

Anthony
Lovely cottage, welcome hamper from the running fox bakery was super tasty, ideal position to explore the beautiful countryside, outdoor area was small but did’nt detract from our stay, would highly recommend the Northumberland Arms which is a 1 minute walk away, would definitely stay again,
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Changeover days and minimum stays
- 30 September - 20 December 2023: changeover day is Saturday, bookings must be for whole weeks only and the minimum stay is 7 nights.
- 21 December 2023 - 4 January 2024: changeover day is Thursday, bookings must be for whole weeks only and the minimum stay is 7 nights.
- 5 January - 12 April 2024: changeover day is Saturday, bookings must be for whole weeks only and the minimum stay is 7 nights.
- 13 April - 24 May 2024: changeover day is Saturday and the minimum stay is 7 nights.
- 25 May 2024 - 2 January 2026: changeover day is Saturday, bookings must be for whole weeks only and the minimum stay is 7 nights.
Optional extras
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First Pet Fee
£20.00 per booking, paid with booking
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Second Pet Fee
£20.00 per booking, paid with booking
Facilities
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms, Sleeps 4:
- 1 double bed
- 2 single beds
There is also 1 cot
Bathrooms
1 bathroom, 2 Separate WC's
Entertainment
CD player, DVD/Blu-ray player, WiFi / WiFi, TV Languages in English, Local, Satellite / cable
General
Living area seats 4, Dining area seats 4, Central heating, Open fire, Clothes drier, Hair dryer, Iron / board, Towels / linen, Washing machine, Car hire essential
Kitchen
Cooker, Crockery, Cutlery, Dishwasher, Fridge, Freezer, Glassware, Kettle, Microwave, Oven, Pots / pans, Toaster
Outside
Private garden
Suitable for
Infants, Pets

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