This was our second visit to River View (we stayed here in 2021, and then in Coquet View in 2022) – this time we booked for 2 weeks as we like Westcliffe House so much, and we definitely want to return!
The property itself was spotlessly clean, with excellent provision of high quality kitchen equipment/appliances etc, extremely spacious with very comfortable beds and sofas. There are so many little touches to make the visitor feel at home, including a generous ‘welcome basket’, Smart TV, books and games for rainy days and double quantities of china/cutlery/glasses so that there’s no need to wait for the dishwasher to finish before the next meal is required.
Andrew, the property manager, is extremely helpful, and we were very impressed by the speed with which he organised a replacement dishwasher to be delivered and fitted when the existing one proved to be faulty.
The outstanding views from the property plus the well-maintained garden make this a wonderful place just to sit and relax but there is so much to do in the area – local walks from the house up the hill behind or across the valley on the Simonsides/National Trust houses, Hadrian’s Wall, castles and beaches within 45 minutes’ drive (a little longer to Holy Island but doable in a day if the tide is right)/the town of Rothbury itself. Lots of independent retailers selling toys, shoes, outdoor wear, craft wools, gifts… as well quality butchers, bakers, deli, Co-op.. and a good range of places to eat.
We had a superb holiday here and highly recommend it.