Review by Jackie Marston
As the heading suggest, my husband and I had high expectations of this venue, and it certainly lived up to the hype.
From the outside, this cottage doesn’t look that big, but don’t let first impressions deceive you. It’s large inside and absolutely beautifully, tastefully decorated and furnished. Dog-friendly too, so taking our Golden Retriever was a great added bonus for us. She absolutely loved exploring their garden, filled with home-grown goodies, including my favourite, rhubarb.
Lovely little touches await you when visiting this cottage, a home-made sponge cake on the bench in the kitchen and even a bag of dog treats for the four-legged lodgers!
A perfect space to share with family or friends, ideally located just a short walk from Rothbury and perfectly positioned to enjoy the Northumberland coast and countryside. It features three double bedrooms, accommodating up to six guests, with one bathroom, one shower room, and one en-suite.
The living room has a large Smart TV, a wood burner, French doors leading to a quaint outside decked terrace, which also overlooks the rest of the spacious garden. The kitchen is fitted with an electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and French sliding doors leading to the conservatory. There is also a utility room containing a washer, dryer, and microwave.
The conservatory is cosy with a dining area, TV, and a sofa to relax on. This was our favourite room, as it was a hot day when we went.
As it was hot, we didn’t use the wood burner, but we could imagine how tranquil this would be, on the cold nights.
This cottage is in the heart of Northumberland’s charming Rothbury, and enjoys an elevated position, giving us captivating views across the small town. It promises the perfect blend of relaxation and exploration.
Outside, a decked terrace invites al fresco dining, extending down to a lawned area with fruit trees and a peaceful seating area. It’s the perfect setting for both relaxation and play. Unfortunately, the day we had spent in Rothbury itself, where the sun shone, the evening it was a little drizzly, so we couldn’t enjoy the garden as much as we’d hoped!
Rothbury itself has a range of café’s, pubs, independent shops, etc. and there is literally something for all age groups. It’s big if you’re into cycling and we saw a lot of them enjoying the quaint village whilst we wandered around. Alnwick Gardens is only 14 miles away, so next time we visit, we will definitely be popping in there.
This great place can be hired for as little as £97 per night, which for six of you, is less than £17 per person. Even in peak season the maximum it goes up to is £155 per night, so still absolutely excellent value for money. There is a minimum two-night stay, but believe me when I say this, one night wasn’t enough, we could’ve stayed a week and enjoyed everything that Rothbury and the surrounding areas had to offer.
For the booking of Highbury Cottage, I suggest that you go direct, through the owners, Claire, from YH Property, as the fees are less than going through an agent. Contact details are – info@highburycottage.co.uk – 07817 392 367. Don’t leave it too late to book though, as it’s incredibly popular and one of the nicest cottages we’ve stayed in for a long time.