Whether you enjoy amazing views, walking off the beaten track, watching wildlife from the window or just relaxing, this historic northumbrian stone cottage is perfect for a quiet holiday break in Northumberland. Set in stunning hill country right inside the National Park. Graded 3* by Visit Britain, but with some facilities exceeding this standard.
Accommodation Comprises:
Single storey property with enclosed front and rear gardens. Front entrance to flagstone hall leads to:
- Spacious living / dining room with log fire and comfortable seating. Dining table is located at the front window to take advantage of the bird-table and other wildlife visiting the garden and views out to the paddock and hills beyond.
- Very well laid out and well equipped kitchen with all you will need to cater for your stay, whether it be a picnic sandwich or a 3 course meal for 4.
- 1 large double bedroom with king size bed.
- 1 twin room with full-size single beds.
- Family bathroom, fully tiled, bath with shower over, WC, wash basin and heated towel rail.
The Locality:
Situated adjacent to the owners’ property, the cottage is set in an area which is a walkers’ and wildlife enthusiasts’ paradise. Straight out of the front door and you can roam the “open access” land all around the cottage – and what a variety of terrain, from pasture, riverside and moorland, through woods where you’ll come across trickling rivulets and waterfalls and up onto the hill tops to stunning vistas and archeological sites. Close by, you can wander to the 17th century bastle-house, one of the best examples in Northumberland, and slightly further afield (2 or so miles), you’ll find the nature walks and medieval well at Holystone. Closer to “home” you are welcome to explore the owners’ field opposite the cottage, where there’s a good chance of seeing red squirrels at the special feeders. There are also nesting boxes for a wide variety of bird-life including owls, and you may see plenty of raptors and moorland/ woodland birds, including woodpeckers that regularly visit the bird table outside the living room window. The botanist will be happy here too, the woodland floor is a carpet of bluebells in season, followed by beautiful rhododendrons, the moorland heathers, brackens and ferns, and autumn and winter bring the wonderful array of colour and edible offerings of the tree and hedgerow. If you know what to look for, this is a forager’s larder. The property is well situated to explore the wider aspects of Northumberland: it is just 30 minutes drive to the market town of Alnwick with its Castle and world renowned Garden, 45 minutes to the Sea and some glorious beaches. An hour or so, will have you striding away along Hadrian’s Wall, or visiting the border towns of Berwick, Jedburgh or Hawick. The cottage is situated on the main Cycle Route 68, which in fact goes right past the door, and there is secure storage for cycles for those seeking a more leisurely route to explore the local area.
Further facilities include:
- All bedding, bed linen, electricity, oil (central/water heating), gas (for cooker) and logs for the duration of your stay are included in the price.
- Colour TV with Sky and DVD/ CD player.
- Good library of information about the area and local attractions.
- The owners will be happy to embellish the written information in the cottage with their in-depth knowledge of the local area should you require it.
Kitchen : - Gas cooker.
- Fridge with ice box
- Microwave.
- Washer/dryer.
- Dishwasher.
General:
- Cot and highchair on request
- Enclosed gardens with picnic table.
- Off road parking.
- Secure storage for bikes and other leisure equipment.
- Nearest town Rothbury 7 miles.
- Pub/restaurants Thropton 5 miles. Rothbury 7 miles
- PO 1 mile.
- Sorry no pets or smokers.
Your lovely little cottage was a real ‘find’”.
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Mr. & Mrs. Wall, Pembrokeshire , May 2010
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“We have had a lovely stay in this wonderful cottage - well equipped, comfortable and spotlessly clean”
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- The Burgess Family, Cumbria , Sep 2009
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We have had many cottages, all good, but this is the best. It has been converted regardlessly of cost and there is everything that one would need.”
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- Mr. & Mrs. Thompson, Lincolnshire, Sep 2009
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“The cottage had everything we needed and we were very snugly bugly indeed. Thoroughly enjoyed the peace and quiet which makes this place such a blissful experience.”
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- Maria & Linda, London, Aug 2009
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What a wonderful cottage - a piece of heaven on earth”
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Linda and Sophie, Guernsey , Aug 2009
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| “This is one of the very best cottages we’ve ever stayed in - very well equipped, clean and cosy, plus private ‘zoo’ in front of our window!” |
Mr. & Mrs. Tiedermann, Germany , Jul 2009
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“Ryecroft is lovely and is a wonderful spot. The wildlife is stunning and there is much peace. We look forward to returning.”
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Bob and Christine Canterbury, Apr 2009
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| Have enjoyed a week in a well equipped, comfortable and warm cottage. We were most impressed with the high standard of cleanliness and care put in to provide comfort...this area is unbelievable with its space and silence.”
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Mr & Mrs Metcalfe Suffolk, Sep 2008
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A lovely, beautifully equipped cottage set in stunning scenery. We appreciated all the information provided especially the local history and walks...We liked the birdtable and watching the local wildlife.”
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The Griffith Family, Hertfordshire, Aug 2008
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We found Ryecroft’s location ideal. It’s a really clean, cosy and comfortable cottage with a well-stocked kitchen… We have had a superb week made even better from watching local wildlife from the dining room table or in the wood opposite.”
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The Morris Family, Fife, Jul 2008
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Ryecroft was perfect, we have been cosy, comfortable and so relaxed. The bird feeder was a constant source of delight and entertainment” -
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Mr & Mrs Legge, Cardiff, May 2008
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| “Our third visit and as brilliant as ever. We have seen lots of wildlife including voles, stoats, red squirrels, deer, curlews, feral goats, woodpeckers, lizards etc.
This is a lovely cottage, perfect for exploring Northumberland.” |
Richard and Jane, Buckinghamshire, Mar 2008
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Ryecroft self-catering holiday cottage is situated near Rothbury, Northumberland. About 8 miles West an set within the Northumberland National Park. The area is attractive to birdwatchers and wild life enthusiasts, cyclists and walkers, local historians as well as general holiday makers. Immediate areas of interest around the cottage are the medieval well at Holystone 2 miles west, the 17th century bastle-house almost on the doorstep. There are many signed posted walks around the cottage. Nearest Rail Station is Alnmouth; Nearest Airport is Newcastle International; Nearest cycle hire is Rothbury or Alnwick.
Click on any photo to view full size versions and a slide show
 Ryecroft a traditional Northumbrian cottage
 Spacious lounge dining room with real fire and window overlooking garden
 Well equipped kitchen
 Very spacious double bedroom
 Twin bedroom
 Fully tiled bathroom, bath with shower over
 Local views
 Blue bells along the river bank
 Rhododendrons
 Views across the National Park
 Local woodland walks just a few minutes away
 Local woodland walks
 Garden visitor
Please note that discounted rates shown here may not apply to all dates within a date range or price band.
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