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6 Guests
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3 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets No
Features
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
33 Customer Reviews
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"Lovely cottage, good walks, very comfortable, good weather."
All round champion. Well equipped, a good centre for exploring Northumberland, sofas not very comfortable for relaxing in the evenings. Thank you for the welcome pack.
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"We had a lovely time, thank you very much!"
Best stocked kitchen - everything we could have wanted! Thank you so much for the welcome basket, much appreciated! Museum in Alnwick (Bailifgate) was great - we made our own Ladybird book covers after seeing the exhibition.
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"Thank you for the welcome pack."
Great cottage - really quiet village. Welcoming in church & lovely meal in Tankerville Arms. Barterbooks well worth a visit.
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"Really enjoyed the holiday and homeliness of Aryarch."
Great kitchen and equipment. Impressive hot water and heating system. Beautiful village friendly welcoming neighbourhood. Thankyou
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"We had a wonderful time staying at Aryarch."
The owners were fantastic in leaving a lovely welcome basket which we were very grateful for. The house is beautiful and had everything we needed for the stay. We will certainly recommend it to family and friends. I would like to ask if the owners might be aware of mice in the roof in the upper bedrooms? There were a couple of nights that I heard mice running around in the eves (I slept in the double bedroom). Just wanted to make the owners aware in case they are not aware! Other than that, it was lovely and we hope to be back one day.
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"We have all enjoyed our stay at Aryarch Cottage."
Cottage lived up to our expectations. Many thanks for the welcome pack. We enjoyed 2 meals at the Tankerville Arms. Staff & food were of a high standard and a good selection of ales. Sausages from Rothbury for Sunday lunch on return. Our first visits to Northumberland and we all agree we will be back! Once again, many thanks.
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"This cottage was perfect for our family."
The layout of the bedrooms allowed for our daughter and husband and their toddler to be on the same floor, while we had the ground floor room. The kitchen was superbly equipped and spacious. The living spaces were ideal too. The outdoor spaces were perfect for a toddler to run and play and great for al fresco eating in the glorious weather we were fortunate to enjoy.
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"Lovely stay in the cottage, we had a great week in the area!"
Particular highlights were the conservation tour at Cragside, spotting lots of crabs whilst rock pooling at Low-Newton-By-The-Sea, and seeing a Kittiwake chick on our sunset cruise of the Farne Islands. Great food and service at the Tankerville Arms on our last night for a great end to the holiday!
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"A very pleasant and comfortable cottage; we have had a lovely stay and thank you for the welcome pack."
A great week exploring Northumberland with super weather - no rain!! Definitely recommend The Tankerville Arms for a delicious pub meal.
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"Our first visit to Northumberland - beautiful scenery."
Enjoyed visiting Dunstanburgh Castle, Bamburgh Castle & the Grace Darling Museum. Caught train to Edinburgh one day. Also enjoyed Cragside but thought Alnwick Castle & Gardens a bit expensive and not a lot on Holy Island. Very pleased with accommodation - so well equipped. Thank you.
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"We have all enjoyed our stay in Aryarch Cottage, lived up to our expectations and did not disappoint."
Many thanks for the welcome pack. We enjoyed meals at The Tankerville Arms, staff & food to a high standard and good selection of ales. Our first visit to Northumberland and all agree we will be back.
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"The perfect cottage that catered for 3 generations ."
Extremely well equipped cottage. a lovely welcome hamper and was great for our little 19 month old boy. Fabulous weather was a bonus which allowed little L to enjoy/explore the beautiful beaches of Bamburgh and Alnmouth which included a refreshing dip in the sea! Alnwick Gardens and Heatherslaw Light Railway visits were a great hit! We highly recommend the cottage and the area, thank you!
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"We had a wonderful family holiday."
Lovely cottage and well equipped
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"Thank you for our comfortable 2 weeks here."
Fully recommend the property.
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"Lovely cottage, great area."
Well equipped with everything you could need.
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"Beautiful Cottage, wonderful holiday."
All we could ask for. Thank you.
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"Wonderful cottage and location."
I want that kitchen!!
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"A lovely cosy cottage which is in a quiet and pretty place."
Very well equipped and thank you for the basket to welcome us. Tankerville Arms was fab as was Lewis's fish & chips in Seahouses. We explored Alnwick and Bamburgh Castle and the beaches. Lots more to come back to see.
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"First trip to Northumberland and have had a fabulous time and would recommend a visit to Cragside, so much to see and do."
Lovely comfortable cottage and the Tankerville Arms is warm and friendly. Food and staff great.
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"Ideal base for a weeks walking and cycling."
Local pub well worth visiting.
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"We had a wonderful stay with lots of exploring with castles and coast all in one week."
Northumberland is truly a wonderful place to visit.
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"Enjoyable 1st trip to Northumberland ."
Very well equipped cottage. Cottage is very well located for coast and countryside. We Great trips to Bamburgh Castle, Alnwick, Rothbury and Hadrians Wall.Excellent food at Tankerville Arms.
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"Aryarch is a very comfortable property with plenty of room for a family."
The kitchen is well-equipped with all that you need and the Welcome basket is a lovely touch. The front garden catches the evening sun and provides a peaceful spot to sit outside and appreciate your surroundings. The village itself is quiet and has the bonus of an excellent pub. It's a fantastic base to explore Northumberland.
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"Thanks for a lovely stay."
We all had a brilliant time here. Well equipped, cosy cottage in a peaceful location
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"Lovely stay, great location with lots to do."
Fabulous cottage and well equipped for a perfect holiday.
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"A lovely cottage, thoroughly enjoyed our stay!"
Thank you for a great New Year
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"Well equipped cottage, enjoyed our stay, thank you"
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"Fabulous area , so much to do and see ."
Alnwick Castle and Barter Books a must , Cragside a real secret surprise
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"Cottage warm and well equipped ."
Will recommend and come again
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"Had a lovely week in this cottage, very cosy and so well equipped in a good location"
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"Had a great week in this lovely cottage that is so well equipped."
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"This is a great base, really appreciated all the information"
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"Lovely cottage in an excellent location."
The cottage is quite spacious and there is a good sized utility room where you can store boots etc and dry clothes. The upstairs landing also gives you lots of extra space, as well as a comfy place to read. We particularly appreciated how well equipped the cottage is - plenty of plates, mugs, cutlery etc so you don't have to wash up all the time. There is a very extensive library of books and maps covering the area, which really helped us to plan our activities for each day. All the little things had been thought of - hairdryers in every room, plenty of coat hangers and hanging space, good quality towels and provisions on our arrival. We were pleased that the bed linen and towels were all changed for us after one week - as we have found this not always to be the case even with more expensive properties. The owner was easily contactable and all in all Aryarch is an excellent property and I would recommend it without hesitation.
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Summary
- Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size with TV, DVD player and en-suite with jacuzzi bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x twin
- Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC
- Kitchen
- Utility
- Dining room
- Sitting room with multi-fuel stove
- Enclosed garden
- Oil fired heating with multi-fuel stove
- Electric range master oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
- Smart TV, TV, 2 x DVD player, CD player, WiFi
- Fuel and domestic power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Parking for two cars on the drive
- EV charging not allowed
- Enclosed walled front garden with patio, lawn, flowers and furniture and side garden with patio and furniture
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop 3.7 miles, pub 0.1 miles
The property
Alnwick 7.6 miles.
A beautiful semi-detached cottage framed with shrubs and mature trees welcomes you to explore the wonders of the coast and countryside of Northumberland, Aryarch is settled into the hamlet of Eglingham, near Alnwick, ideal for a family or group of couples.
Enter into a stunning sitting area where the décor has been chosen to complement the history of this cottage, boasted by traditional wooden roof beams and a fantastic stone fireplace offering the welcoming glow of a multi-fuel stove.
In keeping with the traditional themes of the sitting area, the kitchen, stocked with ample amenities, with a large range style oven to blend with the history of the property.
Family meals can be enjoyed in the conservatory dining area, a space with a feel of opulence that can access the rear enclosed garden and sitting area through French windows, making alfresco dining a must.
Along with a family bathroom, Aryarch has three stunning bedrooms, each with their own character and charm, including a ground-floor king-size with an en-suite and TV, a second king-size and a twin.
The front garden is simply delightful, with daffodils framing the lawn in spring and a lovely floral fountain complementing the traditional cottage exterior, and why not settle down with a coffee and a good book here in the warmer months?
Although nestled into the remote hamlet of Eglingham, there is a local pub within walking distance of the property, the Tankerville Arms, where you can enjoy a hot meal and a glass of your favourite beverage after exploring the countryside.
There are many notable places within easy reach of the property, including the historic Ros Castle Camp, Cateran Hole and River Till Bridge, each with wonderful countryside walks.
Towards the coast you will be able to walk alongside the River Aln and visit the historic Alnwick castle, and stock up on essentials at the local convenience store in Alnwick and travel a little further to the coastal town of Alnmouth where you can enjoy seaside strolls local produce.
Explore the amazing countryside and coast of Northumberland with a stay at the beautiful Aryarch.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.
About the location
ALNWICK
Alnmouth 4 miles; Bamburgh 15 miles; Rothbury 10 miles.
The attractive and historic market town of Alnwick is dominated by Alnwick Castle, home to the Duke of Northumberland. The Castle Gardens, opened in 2002, are home to Europe's largest cascading water feature, a fabulous (and enormous) treehouse, a delightful rose garden and a beautiful, walled ornamental garden, which will delight novice and experienced gardeners alike. The castle is also famous as the setting for Hogwarts School featured in the Harry Potter films! The town's narrow streets have seen little change since the days when the London to Edinburgh stage coach passed through and the Market Place, with its stone cross, is still the central feature and the ideal venue for the weekly Saturday market. Alnwick offers a good selection of shops, pubs and places to eat and there is plenty to see and do, with miles of golden sandy beaches, numerous castles and boat trips to the famous Farne Islands all available nearby. Altogether a superb location for exploring Northumberland and its stunning Heritage Coastline.
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This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter