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Durham Cottage

Thropton, near Rothbury, Northumberland
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Cosy, welcoming cottage with feature stone walls and a warming wood burner
  • Set in the heart of Northumberland, this is a fantastic base for exploring this glorious area
  • Relax in the enclosed garden with its pretty lawn and patio furniture
Property code: OC-89502

Close to the national park and less than 2 miles from the popular town of Rothbury, the calm and friendly village of Thropton offers views of heather-clad hills and the best of both worlds, being close to the coast too. With two pubs serving food and a well-stocked village store, you have everything you need on the doorstep. Neighbouring Rothbury has a great range of walking and cycling routes, shops, pubs, a golf course and eateries, and a visit to Cragside House and its magnificent gardens is a must. Rothbury has public tennis courts for anyone interested in a game. Head into the Simonside Hills for amazing scenery and stroll along the banks of the River Coquet with a picnic. Visit Alnwick Castle and Gardens (14 miles), historic Otterburn (13 miles) set in rolling countryside or one of a number of beautiful sandy beaches on the coast.

Step inside this beautifully presented, stone cottage and you’ll find yourself in the light and airy lounge/diner with plenty of comfortable seating around the inglenook fireplace where you can relax and unwind with the cosy warmth of a wood burner adding to the ambience in cooler months. Choose a movie to watch on the Smart TV or sit at the dining table with a drink and plan your next day’s adventures. A step down from the lounge takes you into the well-equipped kitchen which provides everything you need to prepare your meals and the window offers a view of the rear garden and the hillside beyond. At bedtime, stairs in the lounge lead up to the two bedrooms; each with an en-suite shower room with WC. There is a spacious and light king-size bedroom with plenty of storage space and lovely views of the local hills. From the landing, two steps lead down to the delightful second bedroom with a double bed and lovely garden views.

Outside, access to the enclosed rear garden is via a small, courtyard (which belongs to neighbouring property) with a private bike store for your use. The lawned garden has a patio area at the far end with a table and seating where you can relax and enjoy wonderful views of the open countryside and nearby hills. Fire up the charcoal BBQ for al fresco dining followed by an evening of stargazing in Northumberland International Dark Sky Park. To the front, there is a garden.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size and 1 double
  • 2 en-suite shower rooms with WCs
  • Electric range-style hob and oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Highchair and travel cot available
  • Lawned garden with a patio area, seating and charcoal BBQ, garden with bench seating to the front of the property
  • Private bike store
  • On-street parking
  • Shop, pubs, and restaurants less than 1 mile
  • Dedicated EV charging points can be found just up the road, less than 1 mile away
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Linzi Brown

This property is personally managed by Linzi.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 19 guest ratings

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Reviewed by John 23rd May 2026

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Excellent property in great location. Very responsive and helpful owners.

Reviewed by Lynda 3rd May 2026

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This is a delightful cottage, very comfortable and very well equipped. It is an ideal base for exploring all that Northumberland has to offer.

Reviewed by Sharman 2nd May 2026

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Reviewed by Stuart 5th February 2026

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A warm and cosy cottage , really well equipped and lovely and clean for us on arrival . A thoughtful welcome pack was left for us and the owners were helpful when we contacted them . The master en-suite mattress is quite firm - though mattress preferences are very personal . A relaxing break .

Reviewed by Paula 26th September 2025

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Reviewed by Roger 19th September 2025

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Comfortable holiday cottage in a friendly village with pub just across the road, well stocked shop - deli and butcher on site, and Shell Garage within a 5 minute walk from the cottage. On road parking was not an issue.

Reviewed by Julie 12th September 2025

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Great place to stay. Comfortable, clean and well-equipped. The welcome wine and biscuits were a very nice touch. Comfortable bed and nice towels!

Reviewed by David 5th September 2025

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Spotlessly clean with nice welcome pack , A good location with local pub/restaurant, shop/supermarket, petrol station with good priced petrol. Couples should be aware that the second bedroom and en-suite is more compact than the main bedroom. We had a lovely week and managed to sit out in the garden and admire the beautiful view.

Reviewed by Lynne 8th August 2025

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Beautiful, very well equipped cottage in this charming location, excellent pub serving food across the road. Wonderful sun trap garden with views front and back. Nice to be greeted with flowers, wine in the fridge and milk, yummy biscuits and provisions!! Would definitely return.

Reviewed by Clive 1st August 2025

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Everything was perfect for us and we would recommend to friend's and family

Reviewed by Neil 5th July 2025

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We had a lovely week in this cosy, well equipped cottage. Good cooking facilities for meals in, and nice bathrooms too. Perfect for two couples and very close to Cragside Manor which was superb. A bit further to drive to the coast but manageable on beautiful roads. Would recommend the river path along to Rothbury, and say hi to Smudge the cat next Read moredoor! Hide

Reviewed by Beverley 6th June 2025

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Reviewed by Jane 30th May 2025

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Wonderful cottage, everything you could possibly need was provided. Plus a few extras like a bottle of wine and some nice biscuits. Rooms were very comfortable. Good to have ensuite and will recommend in future has few properties have 2 double en suite rooms, so ideal for 2 couples. Great pub over the road with fabulous views from the beer garden

Reviewed by Helen 19th May 2025

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Lovely cottage in a fabulous location. Local pub food excellent and strolls along the local footpaths by the river were beautiful. Definitely a place to stay in for a few days whilst visiting Cragside, Alnwick and Alnmouth .

Reviewed by Jackie 2nd May 2025

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Reviewed by Nikki 18th April 2025

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We recently had a wonderful stay at Durham Cottage, the owners have thought of everything and the welcome gifts were a lovely touch. Within easy reach of some great attractions - Bamburgh and Alnwick Castles were very impressive. Lovely walks from the cottage into Rothbury, regular bus service, well stocked Spar shop and the pub across the road doeRead mores a great steak pie! Sadly did not have time to go to Cragside House so will have to do that next time we visit! Thank you Hide

Reviewed by Jean 20th September 2024

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A cosy , clean and well equipped cottage with a good sized garden with lovely views in a good location. Central heating and a log burner to keep you warm in the coldest weather. Close to Cragsie and Brinkburn Priory, both worth a visit.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 30th August 2024

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Perfectly located and wonderfully equipped. Roomy kitchen and very comfortable bedrooms. Parking always available on road though not always directly outside. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Sue 20th July 2024

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