Useful Links

Local Food and Dining

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Food Local Food Holiday Cottage Groceries and Catering Fine Wines and HampersThis is a local, highly regarded firm who can provide anything from a loaf of bread to a week's worth of groceries for the duration of your holiday. They also do delicious picnic lunches for those special days out.

They will happily deliver to any of our cottages. Click here to browse their website and place and order or call them on 01670 505 238.

 

Rothbury Wines

Rothbury Wines Deliver to your Luxury Holiday Cottage in NorthumberlandA local business, based in the pretty village of Rothbury, just a few miles from Warkworth. They are a specialist retailer, offering a unique range of wines and spirits all personally recommended by the owners. They can provide a unique bottle of something special for a special occasion, or a case of specially recommended wines to enjoy during your holiday They can even deliver it to you at your cottage as they have an on-line store and delivery service. They also hold brilliant wine tasting events in Rothbury and can arrange a tasting session just for you by arrangement.

Local Shopping

Gray's of Warkworth

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A very popular shop situated in the centre of Warkworth village, Gray's offers a unique mix of jewellery, scarves and handbags, many of which cannot be found on the highstreet - all at exceptionally keen prices. Perfect for that special holiday treat and ideal for gift shopping too. Traditional customer service and impeccable packaging makes shopping at Gray's a real treat.

Special shopping events are held throughout the year, sign up for notifications via their website, where you can also browse and buy on-line. Gray's of Warkworth.


Activities and Experiences in Northumberland

Experience North Country

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Experience North Country offer a distinctive range of high quality activities, tours and experiences across the North East, perfect for both visitors keen to make the most of their time in the region. Experiences range from knitting to surfing, cookery to microlight flights, walking to photography, not to mention a bespoke service, if you’re looking for a special experience or range of activities – there really is something for everyone!

Crown Studio - Artist's Studio in Rothbury

Great little artist-run studio and exhibition space of ceramic artist Graham Taylor and painter Lynda Taylor. The only Rothbury gallery selling exclusively work by professional artists. The gallery stocks a wide range of paintings, prints, pots, jewellery, ceramic sculpture, photographs and cards at prices to suit all pockets.

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Owner and resident artist, Lynda Taylor's paintings and prints of Rothbury, Coquetdale and Northumberland in general, have been bought by private collectors from around the world. Lynda has a wealth of experience in handling commissions, so if you have a favourite place or view, why not contact her to discuss your ideas?

Rothbury village is situated in the beautiful valley of Coquetdale in the rural heart of Northumberland. Cragside House and Gardens; the country residence of the great industrialist Lord Armstrong, are neary. Rothbury has a thriving commercial centre with a range of high quality shops offering a great rural shopping experience.

Alison Groves - Lifestyle Photography

Have fun with your very own photo-shoot in your luxury cottage or on location in beautiful and atmospheric Northumberland. Perfect for couples and families wanting to capture that perfect experience forever and share with family and friends.

Northern Experience Wildlife Tours

Provide exclusive natural history excursions with an enthusiastic, experienced and friendly leader, who has an intimate knowledge of Northern Britain. When you visit Northumberland, if you want to see whales, dolphins, otters, seals, Black Grouse, Goshawks or even Gateshead's famous Red Kites, let them be your guide to the spectacular wildlife of this beautiful area of the country. They offer half day and full day trips - collecting you from your cottage in their specialised Landrover and even include packed lunches if requried. Unmissable!

The Garden Station

Is a delightful restored railway station, situated in a lovely woodland garden setting at Langley on Tyne, not far from Haydon Bridge and Hadrian's Wall. Visitors can enjoy woodland walks, an art exhibition and a cosy cafe, as well as an opportunity to take part in regular arts, crafts and food workshops.

Northumberland Tourism and Leisure Links

Other Recommended Cottage/Self-Catering Links

We often have guests stay in our cottages who own and operate top quality self-catering accommodation themselves. They book with us because they are not prepared to stay anywhere with lower standards than their own. For this reason, we are confident that you'll find their accommodation of a very high standard. We also have friends with luxury cottages in other locations. So if you fancy a holiday in a different location next time, here are some interesting links (see each website for full contact details):

Crail Post House in the pretty Scottish fishing village of Crail, sleeps 5 Owners: David and Marysia Nash

Ashknott Cottage, Kirkby Malzeard, Yorkshire Dales. Really quaint, yet quite contemporary country cottage in a wonderful part of the Yorkshire Dales. Owner: Mrs Sarah Manby

Baincraig Lodge, Auchtermuchty, North East Fife, Scotland. Luxury timber lodge overlooking a lake in the picturesque countryside of North East Fife in Scotland. Owners: Liz and Brian Slattery.

Other Recommended Accommodation Links

Travel Insurance Links

    Low cost insurance to cover you for most eventualities if you have to cancel your holiday. There are many companies offering travel insurance cover, simply search on the internet for 'UK travel insurance' to find a wide selection.

    Here are a couple of suggestions though - these are companies that we know our guests have used previously, but as we have no direct experience of them, we cannot actual recommend them as such, it's up to you to ensure the cover they offer will meet your needs:

    Schofields UK Travel Insurance Specifically designed for self catering cottage holidays. Provides up to £1000 cover as standard for up to 8 days for £20 (policies for longer periods and additional top-up cover available up to £3000).

    Tesco Travel Insurance with single trip cover from a few pounds.

    Rothwell & Towler This company offers two forms of insurance; Guest First and Hotelsure. Guest First is standard holiday cancellation insurance suitable for most family and individual needs and Hotelsure is similar but with the added benefit of having no age or health restrictions.

Other Recommended Links

We have many guests stay with us who run their own successful businesses, which I am very happy to put you in touch with. These business owners share the same ethos as ourselves - the desire to offer a top quality product or service at a competitive price. Hopefully these links will be useful to you.

Seymours of Darlington

Fabulous soft furnishings from top quality bed linen to luxurious curtains and a bespoke interior design service to bring everything together to maximum effect.

York Walkies

York Walkies - Dog Walking and Pet Sitting ServiceA dog walking, home from home boarding and pet visiting service based in York.

Tina offers a professional, caring and reliable dog walking and pet sitting service and has a lifetime of experience in caring for dogs.

If you work long hours, have a hectic lifestyle, are going out for the evening or day, or even if you are unwell and unable to give your pet the walks he loves, Tina can help.

See the York Walkies website for more details and how to make contact.