Riverside Cottage, West Thirston

We used Riverside Cottage as the perfect base to explore Northumberland. Easy access to the A1 and coastal routes. It is located directly on St Oswald Way, so perfect for early morning dog walks.
The cottage is well equipped, the bed was comfortable. Outside space is limited but you don’t need it because of the location. Good quality pub close by, amazing bakery over the road and small village shop. Parking is close by. There were always plenty of spaces. Finally the welcome pack was fantastic. Bread milk, eggs and luxury bakery items. I would stay in this property again.

The cottage is in a delightful location and has everything you need for a short or longer break. Spotlessly clean and a comfy bed and settee.The Foxes den under the deli is great for meeting locals and lovely beer.
The Northumberland Arms does smart food and is very friendly. Both dog friendly too.

Lovely,warm, cosy cottage which was well equipped . The location was great with river walks and great food on the doorstep.
We will definitely be returning.

Superb Cottage (our 2nd stay), very warm, comfortable and cosy, just like "Home from Home!"

The Owner has thought of everything you might need including good clear instructions for working all appliances etc.

Lovely setting looking over ancient packhorse bridge (now only pedestrian).

Metres away from bus stop but good double glazing cuts out traffic sounds.

Can't wait to our return to Riverside Cottage.

Lucia & Warwick

My husband and I were very impressed with Riverside Cottage and had a fabulous week! The Cottage is well-equipped, spotlessly clean and very comfortable indeed. This beautiful little village is the perfect location to explore Northumberland with ease. The Northumberland Arms and The Running Fox bakery very close by serve excellent food and you will receive great service with a smile. We were greeted with a delicious hamper from the Bakery on arrival. We would have no hesitation in recommending this gorgeous Cottage for a fantastic stay and hope to visit again.

First visit to Northumberland & very impressed. Riverside well positioned to tour the area. Property very homely and comfortable. Beds were great. Only small criticism was lack of outside space, but lovely walks on doorstep to compensate.
In particular would recommend visits to Alnwick / Alnwick Castle, National Trust Cragside, Alnmouth beach, Vindolanda / Housesteads Roman remains, Bamburgh Castle & beach, but tbh everywhere has charm and is of interest.