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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Rothbury
- Cragside Country Park9 min walk
- Cragside2 min drive
- Brinkburn Priory9 min drive
- Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)36 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
The Old Telephone Exchange
Nestled in the historic market town of Rothbury, this cottage is a great base for walkers, cyclists or those wishing to explore Northumberland.. Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 40" Freeview Smart TV, Electric Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: (1 Step), Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: P-Shaped Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Galleried, Double (4ft 6in) Bed. Gas central heating (underfloor in bathroom), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included.. Bike store. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: No children.. This contemporary style holiday home is ideal for couples, set in the centre of this pretty, historic, small market town of Rothbury. Once the old telephone exchange for the area, this stone built, semi-detached cottage now offers comfortable and stylish living accommodation for four guests, using modern interior colours, renovated throughout in 2018. Only a 2-minute walk to a choice of pubs, most serving food and a couple of restaurants and tea rooms.
Cyclists will love that the Sandstone Way Cycle Path runs outside, down from the Scottish Borders to the Peak District, and the cottage provides a space for you to store your bikes. The location is ideal as you can leave your car behind and enjoy the local facilities and indeed, take a walk right from the door up the Simonside Hills. Rothbury is only 12 miles from Alnwick making a day trip to the historic town to see the castle, gardens and cobbled streets a short journey away. It is less than a mile to Cragside House and Gardens which sits on the edge of the village, a marvellous National Trust site with something for all ages. No trip to Northumberland would be complete without a day trip up to the Northumbrian Heritage Coast, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where miles of sandy beaches and historic castles await. Or travel over to Hadrian’s Wall and explore the remains of the Roman Forts, the wall itself or visit The Sill. Of course Northumberland also has the fabulous highly acclaimed Dark Sky Park around Kielder, all within easy reach of Rothbury. This friendly and diverse county has been voted ’The best county to visit’ in the 2018 British Travel Awards and you can be sure of a warm welcome around the county. Beach 19¾ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 175 yards.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are steps within the property.
No children or babies allowed.
Open plan living space.
Living area: 40" Freeview Smart TV, Electric Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: (1 Step), Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: P-Shaped Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Galleried, Double (4ft 6in) Bed. Gas central heating (underfloor in bathroom), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included.. Bike store. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: No children.. This contemporary style holiday home is ideal for couples, set in the centre of this pretty, historic, small market town of Rothbury. Once the old telephone exchange for the area, this stone built, semi-detached cottage now offers comfortable and stylish living accommodation for four guests, using modern interior colours, renovated throughout in 2018. Only a 2-minute walk to a choice of pubs, most serving food and a couple of restaurants and tea rooms.
Cyclists will love that the Sandstone Way Cycle Path runs outside, down from the Scottish Borders to the Peak District, and the cottage provides a space for you to store your bikes. The location is ideal as you can leave your car behind and enjoy the local facilities and indeed, take a walk right from the door up the Simonside Hills. Rothbury is only 12 miles from Alnwick making a day trip to the historic town to see the castle, gardens and cobbled streets a short journey away. It is less than a mile to Cragside House and Gardens which sits on the edge of the village, a marvellous National Trust site with something for all ages. No trip to Northumberland would be complete without a day trip up to the Northumbrian Heritage Coast, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where miles of sandy beaches and historic castles await. Or travel over to Hadrian’s Wall and explore the remains of the Roman Forts, the wall itself or visit The Sill. Of course Northumberland also has the fabulous highly acclaimed Dark Sky Park around Kielder, all within easy reach of Rothbury. This friendly and diverse county has been voted ’The best county to visit’ in the 2018 British Travel Awards and you can be sure of a warm welcome around the county. Beach 19¾ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 175 yards.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are steps within the property.
No children or babies allowed.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Parking available
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- Kitchen
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Morpeth
Morpeth is home to this cottage. Crown Studio Gallery and The Congregational are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Alnwick Castle and Cragside. Eshott Heugh Animal Park and Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden are also worth visiting.

Rothbury
What's nearby
- Cragside Country Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Cragside - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
- Brinkburn Priory - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
- Macdonald Linden Hall Golf Course - 12 min drive - 14.5 km
- Alnwick Castle - 19 min drive - 23.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Turks Head - 3 min walk
- Queens Head Rothbury - 1 min walk
- The Narrow Nick - 2 min walk
- Still Room - 3 min drive
- The Three Wheat Heads Inn Bar , Restaurant & B&B - 3 min drive
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