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Rothbury, Northumberland
 

Priory Cottage

2
Guests
1
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
Dog Friendly
Please see Amenities section below for more information
Cute and couple-friendly, Priory Cottage lies metres away from historic Brinkburn Abbey, inside a wooded, riverside dell.

Surrounded by greenery and clambering roses, Priory cottage is a peaceful romantic cottage located handily close to its namesake, 12th-century Priory. Once a shed to store the carts of horse-pulled guests visiting the estate, this delightful honey-hued bolthole has been carefully transformed into a comfortable one-bedroom dwelling (one of several other holiday homes on the estate) ideal for a couple’s stay.

Accessed via a stone pathway flanked by abundant borders you’ll step through a pretty glass porch where you can stow away your coats and wellies before heading straight into the open-plan living room which is homely with two sofas – one of which can be converted to a sofa bed on request – draped with warming throws, a log burning stove and dining table. As throughout, soft colours set a relaxing, snug tone here.

Off the sitting room you’ll find a kitchen corner where sugar-white walls enclose a hob and all the essentials needed to rustle up a delicious dinner. A tiled wet-room bathroom with a generous walk-in rainfall shower and heated towel rails completes the ground floor.

Upstairs, under a sloped ceiling with attractive, green-painted rafters, you’ll find the bedroom, where a pine chest of drawers and kingsized bed await. Though small and cosy you’ll find it luxurious with rich linens, snuggly robes – and, if you open the window, the gentle sounds of birdsong and the burbling River Coquet.

Outside the entrance porch is a private patio with two chairs, which is screened from any passers-by by bamboo fencing.

Separated by a private gate, Brinkburn Priory is only a minute’s walk away . Featuring distinctive witches’-hat towers, it was built in 1135 by Augustinian monks delighted at the seclusion of this steep, wooded valley around the snaking Coquet. Centuries later, the now-private residence was painted by Turner before seeing a gothic manor house added.

With the Priory now an English Heritage property, you’ll need to pay (or be a member) to enter and admire its stained-glass windows or William Hill organ. Around the wider, wonderful Brinkburn estate, there’s a gorgeous river trail to walk, plus a designated spot for wild swimmers just upstream from Priory Cottage.

Ready to explore further? Alnwick Castle and the pretty market town of Rothbury are close, while Coquetdale, the Coquet’s upper section, is a wonderfully wild expanse of open moorland and rocky outcrops extending into the Cheviot Hills and Northumberland National Park. You’re also within 15 miles of Alnmouth’s bay beach, and just an hour’s drive from Hadrian’s Wall.

ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION

For guests looking to holiday together, this property can be booked alongside the neighbouring cottage The Stables (sleeps 8). The Stables and Priory Cottage can be booked as a single unit sleeping 10. A further four cottages in a terrace row at the entrance of the estate, Bel House (sleeps 4), Blakey House (sleeps 4), Cuthbert House (sleeps 4), and Mullins House (sleeps 4), are located 0.5 miles away.

Special Offers

Bookings made within 30 days of travelling discounted by 15%, within 60 days by 10%

Property Layout

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance to the open-plan kitchen and living space through lovely glass porch.

Kitchen area contains Slimline dishwasher, small bench top freezer, under bench fridge, four-ring induction hob and electric fan oven, 2 slice toaster, kettle, cafetiere, microwave, washing machine

Sitting room contains two two-seater sofas, coffee table and side table, Smart TV, wood burning stove and dining table with seating for up to four guests.

One of the sofas can be made into a sofa bed on request, creating a studio apartment set up so guests with limited mobility can remain on the ground floor. Please note - this is only available as an alternative set-up from the first floor bedroom and cannot be used to accommodate additional guests.

Ground floor wet room with large walk-in shower with rainfall shower head, basin with drawer below and illuminated mirror above, heated towel rail and WC.

FIRST FLOOR

Bedroom with king size bed, bedside tables and lamps, chest of drawers and one hanging hook. Additional hanging space can be found on the ground floor near the sitting room.

Please note – there is a low-sloped ceiling on one side of the bedroom. There is no bedroom door at the top or bottom of the stairs making it an open studio cottage.

OUTSIDE

Courtyard area for the use of guests at Priory Cottage. Please note - this courtyard is overlooked by neighbouring holiday cottage, The Stables. However, there is an additional small area to the side Priory Cottage's front door, with two chairs and bamboo fencing around for privacy. Most guests prefer to use this.

A designated parking space sits further up the drive from the property.

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Floorplan

Location

Located in the heart of Northumberland, Rothbury promises a relaxing escape spent surrounded by rolling hills and the meandering River Coquet. This traditional market town, built from mellow sandstone, is home to a vibrant high street with an array of independent shops, cosy tearooms, and welcoming pubs.

History enthusiasts will find plenty to keep them occupied in Rothbury. The town is near the famed National Trust property of Cragside House, the first home in the world to be lit by hydroelectricity. This marvel of the Victorian Gothic Revival, surrounded by beautiful gardens and towering trees, showcases the innovative spirit of Lord Armstrong and is the perfect spot for a day trip.

The surrounding area is sure to delight nature lovers and explorers. The Simonside Hills, the Cheviot Hills, and the Northumberland National Park are all within easy reach, providing ample opportunities for hiking and cycling. If you'd like to experience some sea air, the historic fishing villages and wide sandy beaches of the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, such as Alnmouth and Warkworth, are also just half an hour away.

FISHING ON SITE

Salmon and trout fishing is available on the Brinkburn Estate. Guests must bring their own equipment including rods, flies and waders. A rod license must also be purchased. Please contact us for further details.

Amenities

    All Amenities

    • Allows babies in arms
      Up to 12 months.
    • Allows children
      1 - 16 years.
    • Cot
      A travel cot is available on request. Travel cot bedding is not supplied.
    • Dog friendly
      Two dogs are welcome (£35 fee per dog).
    • Fishing on site
      Refer to Location tab for further information.
    • Heating
      Underfloor heating within the property. Wood burning stove in the sitting room.
    • Highchair
    • Linen & towels provided
    • Open fire/Woodburning stove
      Initial supply of logs provided, with extra supplies available to purchase on-site.
    • Outside space
    • Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi is available and is a good speed. Mobile coverage is poor in the cottage and surrounding estate but guests will be able to make Wi-Fi calls instead.

Dog Friendly

Two dogs are welcome (£35 fee per dog).

Important Information

The Stables holiday home is attached to Priory Cottage. Please note - The courtyard is overlooked by The Stables. However, there is an additional small area to the side Priory Cottage's front door, with two chairs and bamboo fencing around for privacy. The property sits in a private area of the estate, however, please note Brinkburn Priory and Manor House is located nearby which is an English Heritage attraction.

For safety reasons, we do not permit electric vehicle or hybrid car charging at this property. If you’re travelling by EV, discover your nearest electric vehicle charging point here.

Arrival time: 4pm
Departure time: 10am

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Please call a member of the team on 01573 226711 to discuss your requirements.
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Guests
Max Adults:
2
Max Children:
1
Max Infants:
1
(Children who require a cot)
Maximum number of adults and children is 2
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The Little Things We Love

The whimsical watercolour of a cow beside the sitting room’s log-burning stove – it’s hard not to smile!

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Excellent, beautiful location, great cottage.
Mr Minshull, 15th April 2025

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