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The Snicket

Rothbury, Northumberland
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 1
4
star
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Family friendly
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Pretty stone cottage in the heart of Rothbury village with a cosy wood burner
  • Leave the car and walk to a wide range of amenities and attractions
  • Explore the Simonside Hills, National Park, Alnwick Castle, and Alnmouth beach
Property code: 87902

Beautifully presented cottage nestled in a quiet lane off the High Street and close to the riverbank for sunset strolls. A perfect retreat away from the usual hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Set in the attractive walkers’ paradise of Rothbury, in the Coquet Valley. Walk to the wide range of independent shops, friendly pubs, cafes, and restaurants and enjoy riverbank strolls, a picturesque golf course, and a children’s play area, all from the doorstep. Visit Cragside House and Gardens, the UK’s fascinating first-ever ‘smart’ home at the far end of the village. Head into the Simonside Hills (5 miles) for breath-taking moorland scenery, wonderful wildlife, and views over the town. The edge of Northumberland’s National Park is only 6 miles offering a wide range of walking and cycling trails. Alnwick Castle and the famous Alnwick Gardens are less than 12 miles and the stunning sandy beach in Alnmouth is 16 miles.

Step inside this welcoming cottage and into a small hallway where you can hang up your coats and store your walking boots. Head through the glazed door and you are greeted by an attractively furnished open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. Relax on the comfortable sofa and easy chairs in front of the warming wood burner to catch up on your day with a glass of wine. Unwind after dinner by watching your favourite movies on the Smart TV. Spend sociable time together sitting at the dining table for meals and planning your next days’ adventures. The kitchen is well equipped with a two-ring induction hob and an electric combined oven, grill, and microwave. There is a special hot tap for making tea and coffee, as well as a kettle and a small, countertop freezer is housed in the cupboard off the lounge. Upstairs is a charming king-size bedroom where you can enjoy a good night’s sleep with open storage space for your belongings. There is a second bedroom which has a double bed and wardrobe. The shower room comes with a shower cubicle and WC and completes this lovely property.

Outside, there is a bench seat under the kitchen window in the shared, enclosed yard. Although very small, you can catch the morning sun with your coffee or sit under the string of solar lights with your cocoa before bedtime. Free parking is on-street (subject to availability) and there is a free car park five minutes’ walk from the cottage (500 metres).

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size and 1 double
  • 1 shower room with shower cubicle and WC
  • Induction 2-ring hob and electric oven/microwave/grill, and fridge with icebox
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Wood burner
  • Outside bench seat in the shared, enclosed yard
  • Parking is on-street (subject to availability)
  • Shops, pubs and restaurants less than 1 mile
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

Holly Hopkinson

This property joined our collection in 2022 and is managed by Holly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 30 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Laura, 16th November 2024

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Lovely cottage everything you need great location fabulous log burner

Reviewed by Sophie, 28th October 2024

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Reviewed by Richard, 18th October 2024

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Reviewed by Geoff, 30th September 2024

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Loved the location.Very dog friendly and cosy. Plenty of facilities nearby.

Reviewed by Natalie, 6th September 2024

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A fabulous cosy cottage in the heart of Rothbury and surrounded by beautiful countryside. The cottage has been updated to a very high standard and everything was perfect for our weeks stay.

Reviewed by Joanne, 9th August 2024

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Great cottage. Quiet but really close to town. Beds in both rooms very comfortable. Nice furnishing. Excellent shower and WiFi. Kitchen is small but we cooked a few meals without problem, if you read the provided instructions for combined oven and microwave. The job is induction. Had all equipment we needed. Jane responded quickly to questions. StaRead moreirs were easy to climb with wide and shallow treads and good handrail which was excellent for the less mobile. Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Richard, 5th July 2024

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The cottage is in a great location in the village. Two good sized double bedrooms. Parking on the street was not!SELECTED! !ENDOFSELECTED!a problem , there is plenty of space on the terrace off the main road. A good selection of shops and pubs close by. Excellent walking area as well.

Reviewed by Nicola, 10th June 2024

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The cottage was perfect, beautifully clean. The bed was most comfortable, and shower amazing. It was so easy to walk into Rothbury, and beside the river with our dog. We hope to return.

Reviewed by Robert, 17th May 2024

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Reviewed by Elaine, 10th May 2024

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Beautiful cottage well placed in Rothbury. Really comfort beds and a great shower! Small kitchen but we do not do much cooking on holiday so worked fine and was well stocked. Would definitely stay again!

Reviewed by Judith, 12th April 2024

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Cannot think of one thing we would change. The cottage was stunning and surrounding area beautiful.

Reviewed by Jakob, 17th March 2024

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Beautiful cottage in a beautiful location.

Reviewed by Carol, 14th February 2024

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This is a lovely little cottage in what seems to be a bustling little town. Its super cozy, we loved the log burner. There are nice walked along the river nearby and lots of options for eating out/take away close by including pubs and a great wee Italian. The living space downstairs is compact but it was perfect for us as a family of 3 plus a dog. Read moreThe dog was well looked after with her own treat bag, towel and bowl. The cottage was spotless with really comfy beds and a super shower! Loved it Hide

Reviewed by Dave, 29th December 2023

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Beautiful little cottage in the heart of Rothbury village which is the perfect base for a couple. Be warned, the kitchen is tiny so be prepared to eat out!

Reviewed by Jill, 20th October 2023

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The Snicket is perfectly placed to take advantage of all that Rothbury has to offer. The cottage is comfortable, especially the beds, and warm ad cosy with the wood stove at night. The kitchen is small but well equipped so manageable. Jane is a kind and considerate host, allowing us to check in a day late due to the Amber weather warning of floodinRead moreg in the area. Hide

Reviewed by Sue, 13th October 2023

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Lovely cottage in a beautiful village

Reviewed by Marion, 22nd September 2023

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Reviewed by Linda, 1st September 2023

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A lovely cottage in the delightful town of Rothbury. The cottage provided everything we needed. It is ideally situated for exploring the area. It was very clean. The beds were really comfy and I wish I could have brought the shower home with me! Comfy seating in the lounge. Although the kitchen was small we managed to work around it.

Reviewed by Teresa, 14th August 2023

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Lovely cottage everything we needed and great info and communication from the owners. Lovely village with plenty of dog friendly places to eat and great base to explore this beautiful part of the country.

Reviewed by Janine, 4th August 2023

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Reviewed by Deborah, 7th July 2023

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Reviewed by Sara, 2nd July 2023

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Reviewed by John, 23rd June 2023

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A traditional Rothbury cottage beautifully renovated in a lovely location.

Reviewed by Janette, 26th May 2023

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Lovely cottage, bed very comfy with nice fresh linen. Kitchen very small and a bit of a challenge when prepping meals, but we did manage. Warm cosy log burner for chilly evenings.

Reviewed by Peter, 29th April 2023

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A lovely cosy cottage. The owners have thought of everything to make your stay a wonderful experience. There is lots to see and do around the area and ideal for dogs

Reviewed by Angela, 21st April 2023

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Very comfortable, quaint little cottage. Great location for touring Northumberland. Had everything we needed for a weekend away.

Reviewed by Jane, 30th March 2023

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We had a really lovely stay in this beautiful, cosy and comfortable cottage. Lots of very thoughtful touches made it feel like home. The location in this special village was excellent: such a great high street with lovely walks from the door and short car trips to wonderful sights. A gem!

Reviewed by Joy, 24th March 2023

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Warm & cosy cottage that has been beautifully decorated by the owners. Lots of things to do in the vicinity. Cragside & Alnwick Castle are both close by. Numerous shops, restaurants, pubs & takeaways within walking distance of the cottage for those who do not want to cook.

Reviewed by Conrad, 19th March 2023

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The cottage was cozy and situated in a quiet section off the Main Street. It was peaceful and made the perfect base for us to explore the surrounding area.

Reviewed by Susanne, 10th February 2023

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