Riverside - 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. Many guests have listed recommendations for the same lovely places, such as Warkworth Beach, Alnwick Castle and Gardens, Barter Books, Holy Island and the Farnes, for example, but for the sake of avoiding repetition here, we have omitted many of these recommendations, but they can still be read in full in the visitors' books in Riverside.

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Here are some of the comments kindly left over the last few months:

“House, location and amenities all perfect. ‘Finishing touches’ made the welcome on our first day great, and set us all up for a wonderful week. Made all the better by scenery, warm weather (except 1 day – which we can live with) Our 5th stay and there will be more! Sat here watching the swans and we don’t want to go – always a good sign. Many Thanks.” Diane, Stephen, Nicola and Andy & Jess the dog. July 2011.

“Accommodation, welcome basket, scenery, hospitality, friendliness of locals – superb. Weather – typically English. We have had a lovely time. Thank you.” Barbara Griffith & Family. June 2011.

“We have had the best of times. You have genuinely exceeded our expectations – and that is not easy to do! We have never felt so welcome anywhere. The basket of goodies was lovely and something for everything – from birthday gifts to the family pet – lovely personal touches that got us off to the best start. A lovely house with everything we could need. We have been to Warkworth before and loved it even more this time. We will be retuning. Many Thanks.” Steve & Sally. June 2011.

“Great house, great location and great views. The attention to detail is beyond expectation. The whole family enjoyed this relaxing holiday and we will return.” Ray & Angie Tough and Lisa, Richard, Ella & Alice Burns. May 2011.

“Beautiful house, very comfortable and perfectly located – both to view the wildlife on the river, and as a base in which to explore this very beautiful and interesting part of England. Although the weather was a little mixed, we managed to do most of the things we had planned to do – Hadrian’s Wall and a trip to The Farne Islands (grey seals and birds a plenty) We also had the pleasure of speaking to Lynne on the phone and meeting Phil personally (the owners) – lovely people. Thank you. We will definitely be back.” Andy, Jo, Barbara & Simba. May 2011.

“Very impressed with this lovely, luxurious “cottage”, which seemed to be equipped with absolutely everything we could think of – and more. Spectacular location – saw a duck with 15 ducklings and a heron, but sadly no others. Hope to sample all these delights again soon! The flowers and basket of goodies were very much appreciated. Thank you.” Sue & Bob Baker, Judy Acton. May 2011.

“We have really enjoyed playing on the playstation on Harry Potter during the evening, thank you.” Sophie and Matthew. May 2011

“Our first visit to this lovely piece of England and what a joy it has been. A lovely home for the family, including our puppy. Many thanks for making us feel so welcome. We will definitely be returning!!” Angie, Paul, Jean, Sophie, Matthew & Kira the puppy. May 2011.

“Our first visit as a family to Northumberland, and what an amazing place! Beautiful accommodation and very presentable. Very happy we stayed at Warkworth – probably the prettiest village in the area. Weather really helped – with wall to wall sunshine every day. Many Thanks.” Deborah & Stephen Samuel. April 2011.

“Our second visit and it is all just as lovely as we remembered. A beautiful house with lots of fantastic extras – thank you. Warkworth and Alnmouth beaches are amazing, and the walk along the river is beautiful. Looking forward to our next visit! Thank you.” The Cooper Family. April 2011.

“Another relaxing break at Riverside. What a beautiful house in a lovely setting within an interesting wee village. The attention to detail in the house is one of the things that brought us back and we weren’t disappointed.. a real “home from home”. We also went to Zecca’s and the Treehouse – both a gastronomic experience and of course the wonderful Cabosse. We have experienced Warkworth in winter and now in spring, we now need to plan for summer and autumn!” Sue, Dave, Rhianna, Josie, Jean & Dave. April 2011.

“This is our first visit, but hopefully not our last. The cottage is perfect – you have thought of everything. The view of the estuary and the wildlife is quite outstanding!" Bill & Aneel. April 2011.

“Third time here at Riverside and what can we say? Lovely property with nice personal touches, clean, comfortable and very welcoming. The weather was an absolute bonus as its been fantastic. One day was even 18 degrees in mid-March! Once again Lynne, Phil & the housekeeper – Many Thanks.” Karen, Alek, & Izzy (crazy border terrier) March 2011.

“Third stay here and delighted to see the high standards have been maintained. Thank you for the flowers and welcome gifts – much appreciated. Dining out remains a real challenge in terms of the wide choice available. However the Alnwick Treehouse and Zeccas in Amble are excellent." The Johnstone Family. February 2011.

“A beautiful house in a wonderful location. Eating breakfast whilst looking out over the river is a wonderful experience. Both of us are very relaxed and our lungs are clear from all the fresh air. Thanks for a lovely holiday.” Gemma & Mark, Bolton. January 2011

“Thanks you for sharing your lovely house with us. The setting is really lovely with the river and all the wild life on your doorstep. We have had a really relaxing start to the year, with lovely walks along the beach and a few pints consumed along the way. This is our 3rd visit to the town and each time we are here we like it even more so we will be back.” Angela & Colin with Shifty & Lucy. January 2011

“Happy New Year! Lovely house in a lovely spot. Very nice for a relaxing New Year holiday, enjoyed lots of nice walks on the beach with the dogs. We didn’t make it any further than Warkworth beach, so definitely very relaxing! Thanks very much for all the nice little touches – the house looked lovely. And thanks for all the goodies which we really enjoyed, particularly the lovely chocolate log and the champagne and chocolates – very nice. Thanks again for a lovely holiday." Tina, Lynn, Liz, Anne, Ters and Kip, Edinburgh & York. New Year 2010-2011.

“This is our first time away from home at Christmas and we shall definitely be doing it again! We arrived to find a genuine warm welcome including champagne and chocolates and the house dressed beautifully for Christmas with a tree and even crackers. The estuary look extra beautiful in the thick snow and we walked on the beach on boxing day. Fantastic!” The Edgar Family, Cheshire. Christmas 2010.

“A fabulous, classy, comfortable, cosy cottage in a fabulous setting in a fabulous part of the country. From the website, to the booking procedure, to the realisation of the holiday – as we would say in Spain – “PERFECTO!!'" Carol & Syd Brown - Jalon Valley, Spain. November 2010.

"We stay in many very lovely cottages when we come back to visit the UK from Spain, this rated highly as any, if not better, due to the stunning location. We could have stayed a month." Carol Brown, November 2010.

"We will revisit this area in the future and would be very pleased to stay here again and enjoy the wonderful secrecy of Northumberland." Ann, David, Mike and Muriel, October 2010.

"Champion house - we had a fantastic time. We've spent a lot of time in thsi area of the world but never in such a lovely house." Adrianne, Adam, PJ, Anna, Chris and Sarah, September 2010.

"An ideal base for visiting wonderful beaches and many places of interest all on the door step!" Beverley and Ian Anderson, September 2010.

"Echoing the thoughts of everyone before us, we had a fabulous time here. The house is gorgeous! We would definitely recommend Coquet Cottages and Riverside to anyone. Thanks again." Ted, Keila, Harry, Sam, Ben, Joe and the dogs, Ben and Finlay, August 2010.

"Excellent standard of house and beautiful views! House is clean and the welcome basket is such a good idea. Will book again!" Pam, Austin and Taya, August 2010.

"The view of the river from the terrace is superb!! We will strongly recommend Riverside to our friends." James, Sam, Elyn, Lynda, Grace and Noos, July 2010.

"We have thoroughly enjoyed our week here in beautiful Northumberland. As soon as we looked round Riverside, we all agreed that we could happily live in this house." Susan, Tim, Kirstie and Ollie, July 2010.

"WOW!! Beautiful house, location, view, beach, castle etc etc etc. Can't fault it. Thanks for the goodies and extras. Great holiday!" Deb, Keith, Sylvia, Gerald and the dog, Woody, June 2010.

"Another great week in this lovely house. It suits us so well. We will be back for sure." Tony, Anne and family, June 2010.

"This is our second visit to Riverside, this time to celebrate 'Gran's 60th' and it has been just as lovely as we remembered. The house is immaculate and far exceeds the standard usually expected from a holiday let. Thank you once again for your hospitality at Riverside!" Emma, Ben, Gran, Campbell and Isabelle, May 2010.

"Lovely cottage in a beautiful location. We leave feeling feeling relaxed and knowing how very much we are going to miss the Northumbrian sea air which has been so fantastic." Sue and Tony Ryder and Joy and John Ryder, May 2010.

"Had a great holiday in this beautiful house. River views are gorgeous as is Warkworth village. Lots of lovely walks on the beach. All-in-all we can't fault Northumberland, Warkworth or Coquet Cottages. Many thanks." The Cooper family, April 2010.

Second visit, and we were worried it couldnt live up to our expectations. Well, we needn't have worried at all. Everything was as good as it was the first time around. Sorry to be going home, but we'll definiely be back again." Karen, Alek and the dog, Izzy, March 2010.

"What a great place to stay - thanks so much for the wine, biscuits, bread, jam, milk, butter etc. in the welcome pack! Super base to explore the area - we know Warkworth but found so many other great dog-friendly places!! Tip - get up and watch the sunrise (AMAZING)" Lynn, Mark and the dog, Dougal, March 2010.

"A wonderful stay. A comfortable house - beautifully appointed. Lovely rooms with the little extra touches making it all the more special. All in all, an excellent weekend." Desmond, Chris, Shirley, Claire, Sophie and Ol, February 2010.

"Thank you for an excellent stay at Riverside. We can only echo the previous comments about the accommodation - superb and far exceeded our expectations. Looking forward to coming back at a different time of year, and perhaps try one of the other cottages! Thanks again." Jackie, Phil, Carol and Martin, January 2010.

"Our second stay at Riverside, every bit as enjoyable as the first with the high standards clearly maintained." The Johnstone family, December 2010.

"Thank you for the welcome pack - great chocolate cake and my favourite wine. Have seen some beautiful sunrises and plenty of ducks (especially first thing in the morning). Can't wait to book for next year." Anne, Brian, David and the dog, Peter, November 2009.

"We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Riverside, the house and its setting are lovely. I will miss the views in the morning." Stephen and Jo Shaw and dogs, Gigi and Sam, November 2009.

"Coquet Cottages look good on thw website but even better when you arrive, everything is perfect! Lovely friendly house with everything you need and so peaceful by the river. Will be back next year!" Alek, Karen and the dog, Izzy, November 2009.

"Have thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The cottage is lovely and welcoming and have really enjoyed watching the river and wildlife. Thank you for such a lovely stay - we would definitely like to return." Keith, Allison, Ellen and Maya, October 2009.

"The house lived up to expectations - lovely with gorgeous views and has everything you need. Lovely village - and dog-friendly too. We have all enjoyed a morning latte at the local hotel bistro. Wonderful holiday, house and village." Karen, Brian, Gill and the dog, Reuben, October 2009.

We had a wonderful holiday here - the view from the house is lovely and when the sun shines, it's great to sit on the patio and watch the swnas, ducks etc. A good holiday base, with some lovely walks nearby. We all had a fantastic time. Many thanks!" Hilary, Lesley and the dog, Jasper, September 2010.

"We all loved everything about your beautiful home. It has been perfect for us to have our parents to stay here, who found it very comfortable and relaxing. The setting is wonderful with the views of Warkworth, the beach and lots of nearby attractions make this an ideal holiday for three generations! We'll certainly be back. Thank you!" Fiona, Neil and Hannah, August 2010.

"Great views from the cottage, which is excellent. Warkworth is lovely, especially the castle. We like to holiday in a different place every year but it is so nice here we may come back." Paul, Jackie, Helen and Karen, July 2009.

"Had a lovely week. Bob the dog seems to be sleeping all the time - could be all the running and swimming. The grown-up children all on their laptops, the WiFi reward for the walking. Thanks." The Delamones, June 2009.

"Breakfast on the sun terrace most mornings was a lovely luxury to start each day. With so many places to see in such a short time we wanted to stay longer - like so many of your guests we definitely want to come back. Thank you." Dawn, Stephen and Harry, May 2009.

"What can we say that hasn't been said already! Lovely house, lovely location and lots of those special touches that make this a luxury holiday home-from-home. Alfie, our Tibetan Terrier, loved his walks on the beach and thank you for his packet of treats!!" Valerie, Dianne and Mum, May 2009.

"Just have to say - we have stayed at some wonderful accommodations in the world and this place definitely ranks up there with some of the best. What a treat to go on holiday and feel like you've arrived home!! Thank you so much for all the extra little touches which just all add up to a truely excellent stay!" Sam, Jim, Isabelle, George and the dog, Biscuit, April 2009.

"Had a great week. The house and location is excellent. We have also seen the seal on our walk to Amble. Thanks for letting us use your house, we will be back soon." Matthew, Julie and Lily, March 2009.

"The moment we arrived and saw this lovely home we relaxed and our holiday began. What a lovely location - the views from the house, the village, surrounding countryside and extremely friendly people. We did spend time this week planning our next trip, can't wait to come back." Sue, Dave, Rhianna, Jean and Josie, February 2009.

"Had a wonderful 2 weeks in a very beautiful house. Had champagne on the beach on Christmas Eve. Met some lovely people all with dogs, can't wait to come back." Lesley, Lucy and Christian with dogs, Archie and Isla, January 2009.

"What a fantastic long weekend. Outside crisp and toastie toastie. It was lovely to go out and come back to a cosy warm house. Thank you." Rhona and George, December 2008.

"We have enjoyed a relaxing holiday in this cosy, comfortable, well-equipped house. Nice to meet owners Lynne and Phil. Ejoyed excellent meals at The Coach Inn, Lesbury, The JackDaw, Warkworth and the Treehouse in Alnwick. We appreciated the fresh roses and all the other special extra touches. Thank you!" Donald. Lorna, Ishbel and Meg (the dog), November 2008.

"Beautiful cottage, lovely location. Very rare to find somewhere that takes dogs which is so high in quality. Had the fluffiest towels ever. Sunday lunch at the Alnwick Garden Treehouse is a must. We didnt want to leave." Julie, Stephen, Lynne, Mark and the two dogs, Barney and Billy, November 2008.

"A most relaxing and enjoyable holiday. Magnificent views and we had fabulous weather. Lovely cottage and facilities. We ate in and enjoyed really fresh, locally caught fish. Looking forward to our next visit." Richard, Ellen and Bob (the dog!) Novemeber 2008.

"Have just returned from a week at Riverside and wanted to say a big "Thank You" for such a beautiful cottage in such a fantastic location. The cottage was amazing, spotlessly clean and the welcome pack was much appreciated. All the little extras, such as the binoculars to look out over the river, dog treats, etc., made the whole visit really special. Warkworth itself is gorgeous and we had many happy hours on the beach with the dog. We have posted a review on Trip Advisor and would be very happy to recommend Coquet Cottages to anyone. We very much hope to return in the not too distant future!" Anne & Clive Cooper.

"We have had another great holiday at Riverside. The weather was not great but it didn't stop us doing any of the things we wanted to do. Please thank Mr and Mrs Hardy as the house was immaculate, we loved the flowers and all the other thoughtful gestures. We can think of nothing to improve that house. We will be back." The Gilroy family.

"Have just returned from a week at Riverside and wanted to say a big thank you for such a beautiful cottage in such a fantastic location. The cottage was amazing, spotlessly clean and the welcome pack was much appreciated. All the little extras, such as binoculars to look out over the river, dog treats, etc. made the whole visit really special. Warkworth itself is gorgeous and we had many happy hours on the beach with the dog. We have posted a review on Trip Advisor and would be very happy to recommend Coquet Cottages to anyone. We very much hope to return in the not too distant future! Thank you once again, Anne and Clive Cooper."

"Just to say, we have stayed at some wonderful accommodations in the world and this place definitely ranks up there with some of the best. What a treat to go on holiday and feel like you've arrived home!! Thank you so much for all the extra little touches, which just all add up to a truly excellent stay! We're just deciding when we can come and visit Riverside again!!" Sam, Jim, Isabelle, George and Biscuit stayed April 2009.

"Never sure what to write in these things! So will simply echo the comments of those who have been before us - Wonderful location, Lovely property, Attention to detail (roses, toiletries, etc.) - makes all the difference. We'll be back!" The Cavanagh and Charles families stayed April 2009.

"Where do I start? The house is beautiful, everything has been thought of, I would say it is equal to 5 Star hotel standards. We were here for a short break as part of my 50th birthday celebrations and the special touches of the chocolates and card from Phil and Lynne were lovely and then a birthday card arrived on Saturday from Julie, how did she even remember it was my birthday?! We have had a lovely time and will definitely be back! Thanks again Julie, Phil and Lynn." The Stobbart family stayed March 2009.

"Had a great week. The house and location are excellent. We have seen a seal on our walk to Amble. Bamburgh beach is amazing. Thanks for letting us use your lovely house, we will be back soon." Matthew, Julie and Lily stayed March 2009.

"Lovely house, a real home from home, great surroundings, friendly people, food and service in both The Hermitage and the Masons Arms excellent. Above all thank you for the weather!" Marion and family stayed March 2009.

"Lovely house with everything you could possibly need in a wonderful location. Weather absolutely fantastic for the time of year - a great bonus. Many thanks." Anthony, Rowenna and Lucy stayed March 2009.

"We have had a great time. The cottage is lovely, in an ideal setting. The weather has been very kind to us so we have enjoyed walks on the beach, flying the kite and Alnwick Gardens. We enjoyed lunch at The Hermitage Inn and The Treehouse (Alnwick Gardens). We had a day at Bamburgh - beautiful beach and lovely village. Thank you for providing us with such a lovely place to stay." Emma, Ben and family stayed March 2009.

"Great cottage, I would recommend it to everyone. Lovely pubs - The Hermitage does fab Sunday lunch. Many thanks." Eleanor, Steven and family stayed Feb 2009.

"Great cottage that is very well equipped. Lovely views aswell. We all loved the area and so did the dogs! Thank you for a fantastic, relaxing holiday - we are definitely going to be back!" Sue, Nick, Charlotte, Will, Meg, Buster and Marris, Feb. 2009.

"The moment we arrived and saw this lovely home we relaxed and our holiday began. What a lovely location - the views from the house, the village, the surrounding countryside and extremely friendly people. We felt it was a trip of exciting discoveries; Cabosse in the village was delectable, Treehouse was magical, but to be honest just relaxing at Riverside was all we could ask for. We did spend time this week planning our next trip and can't wait to come back". Sue, Dave and family, Feb. 2009.

"Lovely cottage - everything you need is here, Thank you for the extra touches. Will certainly come again." Trevor and Julie, Lincs, Feb 2009.

"Absolutely lovely house - lots of very thoughtful touches - a true home from home. We had a great time - our dogs loved Druridge Bay! Fab views from the house, particularly when the weather's good. We will definitely be recommending Coquet Cottages to all our friends and family. Thank you again for letting us stay in this beautiful home." The Smerdon family, Norfolk, Jan. 2009.

"Our second visit to Warkworth, even more enjoyable than the first. Riverside is absolutely superb with all the little touches and flourishes that really do make all the difference. Thank you very much for the flowers, cake and wine. Weather was kind throughout our stay, during which time we visited Alnwick and Gardens. Lunch at the Treehouse every bit as good as previous visitors have said. Very good meals out also enjoyed at the Castle Hotel at Bamburgh, Masons Arms at Warkworth. The mining museum at Woodhorn is excellent as were the beaches at Druridge Bay and Warkworth. Walk from Craster to Dunstanburgh Castle fantastic. Very much hope to return again in 2009." The Johnstone family, Leics, Jan 2009.

"Our first visit to Northumberland for a post-festive long weekend. Very impressed with the house and especially its location - stylish, yet comfortable and warm! Bamburgh - beautiful beaches and views to take your breath away. Took the previous comments and had Sunday lunch in the Alnwick Treehouse and walked the fantastic gardens - all not to be missed. Coach Inn at Lesbury had great food for great value and friendly ambience - even on a cold winter night. Good variety of shops in Morpeth. Enjoyed our trip to Holy Island, but bitterly cold wind in January so wrap up! Warkworth itself is just lovely, especially dressed up for Christmas. Thank you Lynn and Phil and especially Julie at Coquet Cottages - brilliant website and organisation. We'll be back!" Karen and Fran, Yorkshire, Jan 2009.

"Had a wonderful 2 weeks in a very beautiful house. We have been to Ross Sands, quite a trek to get to but certainly worth the wait. Had champagne on the beach on Christmas Eve. Newton by the Sea is where we saw our first seal. Had a very good lunch in the Hermitage in Warkworth. Walked for miles on Druridge Bay, at last we managed to tire the dogs out! The butchers shop in Bamburgh is excellent, had a superb loin of pork for New Years Eve. The weather has been very kind to us, no rain. New Year's Day was fabulous weather, we walked almost to Alnmouth on the beach. Met some lovely people, all with dogs, can't wait to come back." Lesley, Lucy and Christian, Dec 2008.

"Just a short note to echo what your other guests have said. We came here for a restful winter break - and we got it! The cottage facilities were excellent and all the extras - DVD's, magazines, bubble baths, roses on arrival, biscuits, etc. etc. made our stay all the more memorable and special. We would recommend the Treehouse at Alnwick - delicious food, if a little pricey - but a real treat. We ate at the Coach Inn at Lesbury -very friendly people, lovely atmosphere, good food! Topsy Turvey restaurant in Warkworth - Christmas theme - we wore our Christmas hats and got into the swing of things - great fun! Our only disappointment was that the Post Office had run out of Craster kippers - we are on a "kipper trail"! The walk from Craster to Dunstanburgh Castle was beautiful. Walk past the golf course and to Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club, where you can have a coffee and walk back on the beach - fantastic! Thank you for a fabulous few days in snowy Northumberland". Mike and Jane, Dec. 2008.

"What a fantastic long weekend. Outside crisp and even, inside toastie toastie. It was lovely to go out and come back to a cosy warm house. The walk to the beach was lovely. Lunch at Topsy Turvey - food glorious, but book! Visit to the Treehouse at Alnwick for lunch worth a visit, book there too! The walk from Craster to Dunstanburgh lovely, wrap up, then stop at Lesbury, The Coach Inn (recommended in pub guide), very homely but contemporary pub. We didn't see the owl, but heard it! Will definitely be back. Lynne and Phil you have a lovely cottage and thank you Julie for all your help and welcome when we got here." Rhona and George, Nov. 2008.

" We have enjoyed a relaxing holiday in this cosy, comfortable, well-equipped house. Great views - although we didn't see the seal or owl! Nice to meet the owners Lynne and Phil. Locals also very welcoming and friendly. Very lucky with the weather - arrived in hail storm but rest of our stay was bright and clear. Excellent for beach walking. Enjoyed excellent meals out, particularly at The Jackdaw in the village, excellent food. Treehouse well worth a visit, especially for lunch. We appreciated the fresh roses and all the other special extra touches. Thank you!" Donald, Lorna and Ishbel, Nov. 2008.

" Beautiful cottage, lovely location. Very rare to find somewhere that takes dogs which is so high quality. The fluffiest towels ever (which fabric conditioner do you use?) We didn't want to leave. NB. Sunday lunch at the Alnwick Garden Treehouse a must." Julie, Stephen, Lynn and Mark, Nov. 2008.

"A most relaxing and enjoyable holiday. Magnificent views and we had fabulous weather. Great beach walks which we and Bob thoroughly enjoyed. Lovely cottage and facilities. We ate in and enjoyed really fresh, locally caught fish. Looking forward to our next visit." Richard, Ellen and Bob (the dog), Hereford, Nov 2008

"Thank you for the use of such a beautiful house! Everything was absolutely fabulous! The views, the walks, the beach and scenery were very enjoyable. Most of all the peace and quiet was fantastic." Lee and Irene, Nov 2008.

"Just a note to say thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful house. The views are fabulous, even managed to see a seal swimming up the river. Everything was perfect. Thank you for the welcome pack, much appreciated and once again, thank you Julie for the lovely cake!"

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