Hotspur Cottage - Comments from our Visitors' Books
Our visitors' books are great to read through over a cup of coffee or glass of wine and provide a wealth of recommendations on the best places to eat and visit, as well as some useful tips to benefit other guests.
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Here are some of the comments kindly left in our visitors' book at Hotspur Cottage recently:
“Julie. You have now totally spoilt us as far as holiday cottages are concerned. Hotspur Cottage is a wonderful little gem in the most beautiful little village. We couldn't complain about a single thing...other than the fact we had to come home.”
"Already Northumberland-lovers, but this was our first time staying in Warkworth and with Coquet Cottages... v. impressed by both! A lovely cosy little cottage in a fab location, there's so much to do right on your doorstep."
"Beautiful cosy cottage retreat, so restful and relaxing. All the extras in the cottage added to its charm."
"Do I really have to leave? We've had a lovely time in this beautiful place. This place is so pleasant and picturesque, straight out of a romantic painting. The bed is extremely comfortable, a few early starts were delayed as I just didn't want to get up!"
"We loved our time at Hotspur - the cottage was everything we hoped it would be and the 'extras' were wonderful. We look forward to staying at one of your cottages again soon."
"What a lovely little cottage. We love it!! Thank you for the arrival parcel. Another great weekend in Warkworth"
"Our 3rd stay in Warkworth however our 1st stay at this cottage, and as usual, Coquet Cottages make it a home from home, even the dogs settled in straight away as if it were their own home."
"Enough has already been said about the cottage. We can only endorse the quality and the extras which make it a class of its own."
"This is our third visit here and as usual, Julie thinks of everything to make her visitors comfortable. Many thanks for the 'goodies' and the dog treats too, much appreciated by Smudge."
"We only live 4 hours down the A1 and we can't believe we've never found this amazing place before! As far as cottage holidays are concerned - we have been totally spoilt. Julie - you've certainly earned your 5 stars with pride. Hotspur Cottage is pure luxury."
"We booked to celebrate our silver wedding anniversary and what a brilliant time we've had. We don't want to go home but we will definitely be back."
"Sob! We don't want to leave! The house is lovely and Warkworth is a stunning village. To whoever is staying next; lucky you!"
"What a lovely start to married life! Many thanks for the flowers, champagne and cake. We enjoyed mixed weather, some fantastic meals and we recommend Zecca, Topsey Turveys and the hot chocolate at Cabosse. We look forward to a return visit!"
"Second stay at the cottage in 15 months. If you have a dog we recommend Druridge Bay, beach is to die for - absolutly beautiful."
"Like everyone else, we've really enjoyed our stay, it's just gone too quick! Thanks for a cosy and comfortable stay. The locals have made us feel most welcome - quite refreshing!"
"We have had a lovely stay at the cottage and will be back! Warkworth is a wonderful village - so picturesque and we have had fantastic weather."
"Wonderful break in the cottage - thank you for the excellent welcome pack. The weather has been better than we could have hoped for, perfect for walking and taking in the amazing scenery. Many thanks for providing such a great holiday base."
"Had a superb week in Hotspur Cottage. Excellent accommodation - very clean and nice little touches everywhere. Very comfortable bed and great kitchen - the milk & butter in the fridge and the box of 'things you may have forgotton' were really appreciated. We are already thinking of dates when we can come back!"
"Came to Warkworth and the cottages on the recommendation of a friend saying it was great here - and how right she was! Cottage is a home from home with everything catered for and more."
"The cottage is wonderful, compact and complete, everything you need is on the doorstep. This is our first time in Warkworth and boy have we fell in love with it! If we won the lottery we would move here tomorrow... heres hoping!"
"This is our 3rd year visiting this lovely village, and our first at this delightful cottage. Every need is catered for, the attention to detail is perfect, from the little box of 'things you may have forgotton', to the wonderful welcome pack, every need has been thought about and attended to. Coquet Cottages will be the first place we search for on the internet for available places to stay."
"Where to start! The cottage is just as lovely as we thought it would be - perfect location. Thanks to Julie for the lovely welcome gifts - enjoyed the cake too!"
"We both absolutely love the cottage - really everything you could want here and a very welcome basket of goodies. Also thank you to Julie for the welcome phonecall."
"What a lovely cottage! Snug, cosy with all the home comforts. Thank you for the welcoming bottle of wine, teabags and flowers - a first for me. Thank you once again for a lovely and relaxing week, we'll definitely be back, either to Hotspur Cottage or to another of your lovely holiday homes."
"Back for our 2nd stay at Hotspur Cottage, this time for our anniversary weekend. Thank you so much for the wine, flowers and anniversary card, it is much appreciated. We look forward to coming back to stay again in this beautiful part of the world."
"Peace, quiet and tranquility that's what we wanted and that's what we got. Fabulous cottage and everyone so friendly. Lovely walks, what more can we say, we will definitely be back."
"Our first visit to this lovely cottage - we love it here. The cottage is just perfect for 2 people. We've had a wonderful week, thanks for the treats. This cottage suits us perfectly. We hope to return."
"We loved the cottage and all the little extras that made it so welcoming."
“I think the key to your success is the personal touch. It gives the customer faith in your product when booking and having arrived at the property the quality of that service is realised in the gem of a place they find themselves staying.”
“Thank you very much for a wonderful stay, our honeymoon was perfect!”
“A wonderful holiday in a lovely cottage located in a marvellous village. I was fortunate enough to meet Julie on arrival at the cottage; she is a perfect treasure.”
“Thank you for a wonderful cottage and allowing us to bring our two Labradors. We will certainly be contacting you again to book another holiday.”
“We had a really lovely, relaxing holiday and will definitely recommend Coquet Cottages to everyone. Your cottages clearly set the very highest standard for holiday accommodation and Hotspur Cottage is the best furnished and equipped of all the cottages we have holidayed in - and there have been many! We wish all business were run like yours.”
"What a wonderful find - the perfect place for two. We had a wonderful week. Thank you for all the little extra touches which make all the difference."
“Excellent service and nice to deal with people who obviously care.”
“It made our first holiday in beautiful Northumberland the most memorable experience. Every single day had a "WOW!" moment. Perfect!”
“The location was fantastic; everything we needed was on hand. Cottage was very clean and well equipped; the welcome pack was much appreciated.”
“From the moment you walk in the door you know you're in the lap of luxury. So comfortable, homely and luxurious. The welcome pack (lemon cake was divine) such a lovely touch. We want to try all the cottages!”
“We have stayed in a lot of cottages over the past few years, since our 2 children have grown up. Having our dog, Molly, we have scoured websites for first class accommodation that does allow dogs. Very few we have found. Then happened upon Coquet Cottages! Wow, what can we say that’s not already been said? Absolutely fabulous.”
“The homely feel of the cottage made us instantly at ease, much nicer than a hotel room.”
“Unlike other holiday cottages where we have stayed, you always seem to go the extra mile, and these little touches make all the difference. The cottage is sheer luxury!”
“The cottage felt warm and homely immediately on arrival. It was so nice to have all the extra thoughtful touches that made a real difference, and made the stay feel special. Most importantly, the bed was SOOO comfortable!”
“The personal touches were really nice. It’s the first time we've ever had a call to ask if everything was ok whilst at a holiday cottage which gave you the feeling that the owners cared about your stay.”
“The personal touch of Julie contacting us, or us contacting Julie or the office if need be. Everyone is so polite but on a down to earth level. That’s what I like about the northeast, the genuineness of people.”
“Contact with Julie made us feel we had received a personal service from someone who was genuinely interested in our well-being and enjoyment - highly recommended!”
“I keep coming back because everything in the cottages is fanciable. I do not have to bring my own towels and pillows and crockery, as I have on other holidays. On previous holidays, I have spent the first few hours washing all the pots, pans and cutlery because they are not clean. I have never had to do that with your cottages.”
“We found the cottage furnished to a very high standard throughout and the "Welcome Pack" really topped off the experience. Being close to most of Warkworth’s amenities the location was excellent and very private.”
“We absolutely loved the decor of every part of the cottage - it was beautiful. The shower deserves a special mention - fantastic!”
“We loved the cottage, as before, and found it comfortable and well equipped. We loved the welcoming gifts and thought they were a very thoughtful touch.”
“Warkworth was the perfect location in a lovely part of the world. The cottage was clean, homely and well equipped.”
“The experience lived up to our expectation.”
"Very impressive cottage. Lovely furnishings and very well equipped. Great location. We really enjoyed our stay. Would recommend Cragside, Lindisfarne and Bamburgh. Though Alnwick Castle was overpriced. Great beaches. We found the one at Warkworth convenient and lovely, especially early evening. Morrisons at Alnwick for basics, Waitrose at Hexham better! Thanks for providing a lovely place to stay!" The Bonds
"Superb cottage, you feel like you're stepping into your own little piece of luxury when you arrive! Thanks for the cake, wine and luxury touches." Natalie, Dave and Ennolina Rose
"Delightful cottage, thanks for the wine, biscuits and flowers, all very much appreciated. A lovely part of the world to visit, we have enjoyed it all. Good place to each in the village is 'Topsy Turvey's' - excellent. It is our first visit, but I'm sure it won't be the last! Weather has been fantastic too. Thanks so much. Joyce and Luke
"First visit to Hotspur - won't be the last - property better than expected and a great base for the holiday. Well done to Julie and Mark, the conversion of this cottage is 1st Class" Ann and John
"It's a great feeling to know you're going back to Hotspur Cottage, where you are assured a warm welcome and so many thoughtful touches. We shall return for a 3rd time soon to enjoy your high quality accommodation and the many attractions of Northumberland. Thank you." Trish and Graham
"Our first visit to the area. A beautiful cottage in a beautiful village. We have thoroughly enjoyed our time here. Thoughtful touches in a cottage that made us feel at home. We would like to return again. So much to see and do - we are exhausted, but very happy! Many thanks for providing such lovely accommodation". Paul and Chris
"The cottage is a real treasure and everything has been thought of. You really feel at home. We have had some lovely days out. Particularly walking from Craster to Dunstanburgh Castle. A visit to Warkworth beach for a walk is a must. We shall definitely be back." Jon and Natasha from Scarborough
"We have had a superb holiday here, lovely, well equipped cottage, good weather, easy access to so many attractions in the area. We hope to be back soon. Many thanks". Trish and Gray from Sheffield
"Wonderful cottage in a perfect location. Weather was good too. Excellent!!!". Bill and Sheila from West Yorks
"Once again thank you for your warm welcome. We love this place and we think Warkworth is a gem. We have walked on the beach every day except one and have "re-charged our batteries" ready for the next time"". Jane and Roy from Leicestershire
"We've had a wonderful few days. Christmas was hectic and we just wanted to "chill" which we certainly did! We were very impressed with the cottage and the champagne". Pat and Jim from Sunderland
"We love your cottage! So cosy to come back to each day. You have thought of every comfort! Our highlight - the walk from Craster to Embleton - wild and windy but absolutely stunning. We will be back. PS. thank you so much for the wine and flowers." Julia and Barry from Manchester
"Had a wonderful time, The cottage is very comfortable - could have moved in!! Warkworth is so pretty and the people very friendly. Have done some lovely walks, the beaches are very pretty. My only regret - didn't book the whole week!! Hope to be back." Alison from Bolton
"Many thanks for the wine and biscuits, a lovely welcome. We have been so warm and comfortable here and apart from one rainy day, the weather has been kind to us. Toby the Doberman has enjoyed his usual walks on the beach at Alnmouth and is now a regular visitor to Barter Books in Alnwick, where he enjoys all the fussing over him. We have stayed at 2 of your other cottages and appreciate the thought and effort put into making these properties so pleasant and convenient. Once again, our thanks for an enjoyable stay" Irene and Norman from Manchester
"Our first visit to this part of the country - very impressed. Warkworth is an idyllic village and the cottage an absolute delight. We have had a very enjoyable week and the weather has been superb - an unexpected bonus. The Masons Arms has catered very well for our evening meals. We have done the "main attractions" but would love to return to explore the less well known sites - and bring our golf clubs. Thank you so much for the warm welcome , a lovely start to our break." Jane and Roy from Leicestershire
"Perfect cottage, extremely comfortable with everything you could need fr a relaxing holiday. Loads of great walks and views, brilliant beaches and rivers, all enjoyed by the dog. Warkworth is lovely - what a well kept secret!" Andy and Sandra
"Lovely, well-presented holiday cottage. The village is great for eating out and is so pretty and well kept. Really enjoyed our week's break in this scenic part of the country." Pat and Val
"Excellent accommodation - everything has been thought of. Good village pubs - also good food at the Coach Inn at Lesbury and Widdrrington Inn at Widdrington Village. River walks really beautiful and grealy appreciated by our dog Moly." Cynthia and Bas
"We are glad to count ourselves part of the Hotspur Cottage Fan Club. Very nice touches. It seems very remote from London. Of all the walks, gardens and castles, seascapes and fellsides, it would be unfair to pick a favourite. We were lucky though to be able to visit the Flower Show though." Rachel and Jeremy from London
"Excellent Cottage with lots of home comforts and thought put in. Really enjoyed the river walk and rowing boats worth a go. Pubs lively and New Barns farm shop really good meat. Great walk then views from Craster to Dunstanburgh Castle. Fish Smokery at Craster very good. You can go to Alnmout and part by the sea and have a great day, even if it pours (don't tell anyone though!) Warkworth a lovely village, talk and walk along the river, past the old bridge and over the road then up to the castle for great views of Amble and the marina. A delightful week, we will be back!!" Kevin and Gill from Milton Keynes
"Thanks for granting us another week in your beautiful cottage. The village is wonderful. What a surprise to walk into a typical-looking self-catering cottage and find a kitchen, bathroom and furnishings straight from a New York City Park Avenue apartment. VERY comfortable!" Mary and Tom from Texas, USA
"A very happy week in Warkworth and your lovely cottage. Thank you so much for all the extra touches - we felt very welcome. It was good to have such a comfortable and attractive base. Special memories: first seeing Alnmouth from the Warkworth to Alnmouth road, seeing seals from the riverside walk to Amble and round Holy Island, reading your books on a sunny day in Dunstanburgh Castle, picnics on the riverside watching a heron and coming back to a comfy bed" Phil and Sylvia
