A historic Grade 2 detached Georgian house in a superb location in Warkworth, quietly and conveniently situated on the river bank. Warkworth is a lovely village, set in a bend of the River Coquet overlooked by a castle. It seems to be a perfect location for this area as not only is the village delightful, and the people friendly, but it a an easy walk to a fabulous beach and very easy travelling to many places of interest.

The village itself has a lot to offer in the way of restaurants and interesting shops and 10 minutes away is the fascinating town of Alnwick with it's famous second hand book shop "Barter Books" and the castle and modern gardens.

The house was beautifully prepared for us and the owner had gone out of her way to be accommodating and letting us drop off our luggage whilst we went to pick up one of our sons in Newcastle about an hour away by car. When we returned the woodburning stove in the large drawing room was ready to light, a tea tray laid and bottles of local ale in the larder!

The ground floor of "Coquet View" is spacious and airy decorated in a light, contemporary, attractive style. The main seating area was very comfortable and nicely thought out as there were two seating areas so the young or old(er) folk could play any of the games so thoughtfully provided. There are lovely views out to the river from the large windows. As we visited in March the woodburner was welcome and added a nice cosy touch to the snowy weather!

Off the sitting room is a large dining room with easily enough room to seat 8 people and through to the big, extremely well equipped kitchen. We were impressed and pleased to find the same coffee machine as we have at home!

Through the kitchen to a beautiful enclosed garden and then back in the house you pass the downstairs bathroom to the stairs up to the first floor. Bedroom one is decorated and appointed to a 5* hotel standard with a gorgeous, large ensuite bathroom equiped with fluffy towels and top of the range toiletries. Bed linens and curtains were well chosen and also top of the range. The room offered ample storage and good lighting, as well as super king sized bed.

Bedroom 2 was perhaps my favourite with a beautiful French king sized bed and French style furniture. Nothing here was less then 5* either. We were very comfortable and slept well. This room had it's own en suite toilet and wash hand basin.

Bedroom 3 was no lesser quality than the other 2 with 2 full sized single beds and gorgeous linens and accessories. Lovely river views from all 3 bedrooms.

We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Warkworth, our first visit to Northumberland. We have already booked to return in the summer this time to "Riverside".

Coquet Cottage is an exemplary, small agency run with care and attention by Julie Ringland. Rentals on most properties can be flexible, weekends or whole weeks for a good part of the year and every property is prepared meticulously for your arrival. Children and pets are extremely well catered for. Some big agencies could learn a lot from doing business with Coquet Cottages! 10% discount for returning guests as well as a welcome drizzle cake!