This is the 4th time we have stayed at River View (and we also stayed in one of the other apartments in this building on another occasion). Aside from having friends in the area and it being in a good location halfway between 2 sets of family, it is a testament to the high quality of River View that we keep coming back.
The views from the property over the Coquet valley are spectacular, it is quiet and peaceful yet only 15 minutes' walk from the town with its range of independent shops/eating places. There is lots to see and do in the area including scenic walks/National Trust and other houses and gardens/museums/pristine beaches etc.
What makes River View really special, apart from its location, is the overall quality of the accommodation. There are comfortable sofas, Smart TV, reliable wifi, selection of DVDs, books, games, jigsaws and high quality children's toys in the spacious lounge; good-size dining table and sturdy chairs in the huge kitchen diner, and excellent facilities in the kitchen itself. Apart from all the usual appliances it has lots of china and cutlery, so there is no need to keep putting the dishwasher on for small loads; there is also a plentiful supply of plastic cups/bowls/cutlery for children. On arrival, as well as milk, there was a very generous selection of baked goods both sweet and savoury. The beds are extremely comfortable with good quality bedding and towels. Everything was spotlessly clean.
This property is both child-friendly and dog-friendly, and has been a lovely base for members of our family to stay with us as well as time for the 2 of us to just enjoy the space and relaxing area on our own. Everything about this 'home from home' suits us very well - from the booking process to the excellent communication with the management office hosted by Andrew. When we were originally looking for somewhere to stay in this area, and first saw the property photos online we thought 'oh wow' - and can assure potential future guests that walking through the door that the reality is even better!