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Restawhile

Rothbury, Northumberland
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • A wonderful property inside and out, beautifully finished with lovely interiors and attention to detail
  • Extend your day dining alfresco in the garden and warming up chillier nights by the fire pit
  • Cosy up beside the wood burner after an evening of stargazing
Overview
Property code: 88270
Located less than half a mile from Rothbury's friendly shops, bars, and restaurants, this unique cosy cottage offers the perfect base for a self-catering holiday getaway while exploring the Northumberland National Park right on your doorstep. Take the Jacob's Ladder steps down to the bridge across the River Coquet for picturesque walks, enjoy a round of golf, or pack a picnic to spot local wildlife. Magnificent Cragside House and Gardens is just 1.5 miles away, while the Simonside Hills provide fabulous views for those who make the climb. Further afield, Alnwick Castle and Gardens (12 miles) and Alnmouth's sandy beach make excellent day trips.

 
Step inside this fully refurbished holiday home to discover beautiful wood flooring and bespoke touches throughout. The impressive open-plan living area features high ceilings with windows on three sides and Velux skylights that flood the space with natural light. An original stone inglenook fireplace with a double-sided wood burner divides the main lounge/diner from the cosy snug, where you can settle with a book or watch the Smart TV. The kitchen is equipped for self-catering with beautiful wooden worktops, an electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, and washing machine. For sleeping arrangements, there's a ground-floor king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower room and WC, plus a charming second king-size bedroom upstairs with sloping ceilings and built-in storage. A second shower room with WC is also located on the ground floor.

 
Outside, the west-facing wrap-around garden features gravel and lawn areas with a fire pit and garden furniture – perfect for al fresco dining, sunset drinks, and stargazing. The enclosed patio can be accessed directly from the lounge via French doors, allowing you to enjoy your meals accompanied by birdsong. Off-road parking is provided for one small to medium car in an allocated space off the access lane, with additional roadside parking available at the end of the lane (subject to availability). Please note that the turning circle is very tight. This cosy cottage is available to rent for your perfect Northumberland holiday.
  • 2 bedrooms - Both king-size. Note upstairs has a sloping low ceiling height
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 shower room with WC, and 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and washing machine
  • Smart TV in the lounge and snug
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs provided)
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Enclosed patio garden with seating and fire pit
  • Off-road parking for 1 car, please note turning circle is very tight
  • Shops, pubs, and restaurants less than 1 mile
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Holly Hopkinson

This property is personally managed by Holly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 39 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Derry 10th May 2025

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Lovely property and location, beautiful garden area, Lovely Welcome pack, beautiful area, river walks and friendly people in Rothbury. A very quirky and rustic property, would love to live there.

Reviewed by Lynne 5th April 2025

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Lovely cottage up on a hill, very cosy and comfortable. I loved the town itself with all the independent shops which is so rare to find these days. It's also very dog friendly and there is a lovely walk along the river if you don't want to travel far. The only downside is the parking at the property if there are 2 cars, reversing up that steep drivRead moree isn't ideal when there is not a lot of room for manoeuvre at the top. Great spot for discovering the beautiful Northeast coastline. Hide

Reviewed by Natasha 25th March 2025

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We loved our stay at this cottage and already miss it. This was a special one for us as well because we got engaged during our stay here, so it will always be a memorable place for us. The cottage was really relaxing and comfortable and having the garden doors open with the sun shining was bliss - I'd book it again just for this really. The parkingRead more spot was a bit tight (in our Mazda 3 for size reference, though a small car would fit perfectly) but don't be put off by that! Perfect location too. Hide

Reviewed by Matthias 1st March 2025

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Perfect Stay for a castle tour in Northumbria! Lovingly furnished cottage with a light-flooded living room like a winter garden. Very Clean and very well equipped!

Reviewed by Sanja 28th December 2024

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We stayed at the cottage for 4 nights for New Years Eve. The cottage was decorated with lights, chirstmas tree etc which was much appreciated. Also beautifuly decorated throughout - exceptional attention to detail. It's evident that a lot of care and love went into it. Well equiped (generous amount of logs for woodburner, lovely complimentary welcoRead moreme gift, loads of cleaning products, even spare bateries! We had no issue with parking, 4 point turn but we were able to reverse with a large vehicle. Hide

Reviewed by Rich 18th November 2024

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We had a lovely stay and the cottage and location were great.

Reviewed by Jill 8th November 2024

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Lovely cottage just found the parking difficult.

Reviewed by David Eric 20th October 2024

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The cottage is a little gem. It is a bit tucked away but once you get used to where it is and the parking, it is great. Very warm and comfortable. Getting into town is a breeze, just walk down the hill and you're there. As a base for exploring Northumberland it is ideal.

Reviewed by Denise 12th October 2024

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Restawhile was a great home away from home for the week we were there. The cottage is cosy without being cramped. The bedrooms and bathrooms are all well furnished and clean. The main living area is lovely, plenty of light during the day even on a dull day, which we unfortunately had. It is a lovely family room and if you want a little space then tRead morehe snug is perfect. The garden is light at night and fully enclosed and both our dogs loved it. Hide

Reviewed by Carol 28th September 2024

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Lovely cottage with extremely friendly owners and neighbours. Comfortable and warm in an amazing location. Within easy reach of several NT properties and Beaches. The lane Upto the cottage is very narrow and in need of repairs. Extremely small turning circle which requires you to reverse down the drive even in a small car, not an easy manoeuvre. SaRead morefe and secure garden which our spaniel enjoyed. Easy walk into Rothbury for provisions although down a steep alley with steps. Hide

Reviewed by Catherine 14th September 2024

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Reviewed by christopher 31st August 2024

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Reviewed by Rhian 24th August 2024

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Lovely cottage with a great enclosed garden (ideal for kids and dogs!). Great location for amenities (lots of steps) and fantastic walks from the house .

Reviewed by Chris 17th August 2024

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Great cottage, really comfortable, Ideally located to explore the local area. Garden perfect for Digby dog. Can get all you need in Rothbury, 5 minutes walk away. It's our second visit to Restawhile and would not rule out a third!

Reviewed by Peter 27th July 2024

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Reviewed by Yvonne 13th July 2024

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Reviewed by Shelagh 6th July 2024

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Reviewed by Ian 29th June 2024

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We enjoyed our stay thank you . The property matched the description and met our expectations. It really is a stones throw from the village amenities and riverside walks. Be sure to try Bewicks restaurant.

Reviewed by Andrew 22nd June 2024

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We thought it was an excellent base for exploring the local areas. The cottage is very pretty and well equipped although it could have been cleaned more thoroughly before we arrived. We hope to return to this area soon and would happily come back and stay at Restawhile. The neighbours are very friendly as well and made us feel welcome.

Reviewed by Jeannie 8th June 2024

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Cottage is in a good position in Rothbury, with good access to the local amenities. Garden is very dog friendly and there is good access to local walks.

Reviewed by Katie 24th February 2024

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Lovely week away in Restawhile. Will definitely return! Very well appointed, well furnished and comfortable.

Reviewed by Grant 1st January 2024

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We had a lovely week in this beautiful property. Our dogs not only loved the freedom of the enclosed garden but the cosy nights by the fire. Perfectly situated to both go for walks in the local area or travel to neighbouring attractions. The heated flooring in a property like this is rare and a real luxury.

Reviewed by Nina 23rd December 2023

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Reviewed by Elaine 7th December 2023

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The cottage was very well equipped and had added quirky features and fixtures and fittings. It was a bit awkward to manoeuvre the car in the space but we managed well enough. Despite the rain and wet underfoot we were able to keep the cottage clean with having a dog, with an array of towels and blankets

Reviewed by Karen 18th November 2023

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Reviewed by Jimmy 13th November 2023

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Great location and everything you need for a fab stay! We loved it thoroughly! :)

Reviewed by Nicola 4th November 2023

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Restawhile was just beautiful, I would go as far as to say one of the nicest cottages I have ever stayed in, thoughtfully designed and furnished and just lovely to stay in. We shall definitely be returning

Reviewed by Nicola 21st October 2023

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What a find! A little piece of heaven tucked away in a village location. Stunningly converted and furnished, including old implements transformed into lights, with decorative bulbs! Everything has been thought of, logs and kindling for the open fire to a welcoming bottle of wine. Plenty of seating areas inside and out. Both bathrooms well equipped Read morewith power showers, really comfortable beds. Access is tricky but not impossible, good walks down 'Jacobs Ladder' back up the road! Dogs happy! Hide

Reviewed by Jacky 7th October 2023

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We had a fantastic stay at Restawhile this Oct. The cottage was gorgeous, if slightly smaller than we expected from the photos, however it was wonderful and so comfy. The garden was secure and private for the dogs, we so enjoyed the fire pits even in Oct. Really well situated to walk to local lovely pubs and cafes etc plus very easy to reach all thRead moree places we wanted to explore. Well worth a visit x Hide

Reviewed by Louise 23rd September 2023

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Lovely cottage very quirky and we felt at home as soon as we got there spent most our time when in the cottage in the lovely conservatory room which was lovely and cosy on an evening especially when we lit the log burner , lovely place to relax after spending the days exploring Northumberland . Even Barley our dog settled in his holiday home straigRead moreht away and loved mooching about in the secure garden ,we spent one evening having a barbecue and lit up one of the fire pits which was very nice . Hide

Reviewed by Liz 16th September 2023

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Reviewed by Guy 9th September 2023

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Reviewed by S 19th August 2023

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Disappointing. Located behind a run down cottage. Lane up to property parking very narrow. Parked across 2 allocated spaces for easier access to get out. Pathway to cottage rather overgrown. Garden area would be lovely if tendered regularly. Downstairs bedroom rather dark as low ceiling and a small window. No carpet on stairs to attic bedroom. FeltRead more this was unsafe to sleep upstairs, given bathrooms were downstairs. Kitchen was bright and had everything appliance wise. Rothbury was lovely Hide

Reviewed by John 29th July 2023

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Rothbury is a good base to explore Northumberland. Newcastle and Hexham are not far away. We enjoyed Alnwick, lots to do and see. Cragside House, Holy Isle and Bamburgh castle are within easy reach as is Hadrians wall. The cottage is comfortable, well equipped and 'quirky' but ceilings are quite low. Two good size beds but space for clothes limitedRead more in the upstairs! Owners easy to reach and attentive. The access road and parking are tight so if you have a large car might be tricky. Hide

Reviewed by Martin 16th July 2023

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Rest a While, is a lovely cottage with modern amenities and plenty of space for the family. It has a lovely garden with a choice of fire pits, seats and sun loungers. It is ideally situated to visit several places. We used it as a base for visiting Chillingham Castle and Wild Herd, and Lindisfarne. The owners responded to a phone call and were happRead morey to help. Would definitely book again. Hide

Reviewed by Martina 8th July 2023

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Reviewed by Christine 1st July 2023

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Got everything you need in the property for a pleasant stay. Small area of grass outside for the dogs. The drive up the property is very steep. If you aren't a convenient driver park on the road though it is quite a drag up if you need to carry things to the property. Both bedrooms have comfy beds. Kitchen has the equipment you need. Both showers hRead moreot and powerful. Short walk to the village which has nice pubs and food outlets. Lots of places to visit a short drive away. Good place as a base. Hide

Reviewed by Carol 24th June 2023

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Reviewed by Victoria 27th May 2023

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Stunning cottage, perfect location. We had a wonderful week ! Loved it ! Want to go back already!

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