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Riverbank Cottage, Alnmouth

Northumberland » Alnmouth
Sleeps up to 4
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 2

Riverbank Cottage is a characterful two-bedroom property in the heart of Alnmouth, Northumberland. This reverse-level cottage features original sash windows and wood panelling. The open-plan living space includes a woodburning stove and Smart TV. You'll find stunning views across the Aln estuary from the upstairs windows.

Alnmouth sits on Northumberland's coast with a sandy beach under a mile away. The village offers excellent walking routes along the coastline and estuary. Local shops and pubs are just a few steps from your door.

The cottage sleeps four guests across two ground-floor bedrooms: one double and one twin room. The shower room has a walk-in shower and heated towel rail.

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About Riverbank Cottage

Riverbank Cottage is a characterful two-bedroom property in the heart of Alnmouth, Northumberland. This reverse-level cottage features original sash windows and wood panelling. The open-plan living space includes a woodburning stove and Smart TV. You'll find stunning views across the Aln estuary from the upstairs windows.

Alnmouth sits on Northumberland's coast with a sandy beach under a mile away. The village offers excellent walking routes along the coastline and estuary. Local shops and pubs are just a few steps from your door.

The cottage sleeps four guests across two ground-floor bedrooms: one double and one twin room. The shower room has a walk-in shower and heated towel rail. The well-equipped kitchen includes an electric oven, hob, microwave and fridge/freezer. Gas central heating keeps you warm year-round.

Alnwick Castle and The Alnwick Garden are both about 5 miles away (12 minutes) while Dunstanburgh Castle sits 11 miles north (20 minutes) and Howick Hall and Gardens lies 6 miles away (13 minutes).

Riverbank Cottage suits couples and families wanting coastal access with village convenience. Two well-behaved dogs are welcome. See which dates are free and book your Alnmouth stay by the estuary.

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Riverbank Cottage Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Riverbank Cottage during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Northumberland's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Warkworth Castle
Distance: 4.4 miles (8 min drive)
NE65 0UJ
Alnwick Garden
Distance: 4.6 miles (11 min drive)
NE66 1YU
Alnwick Castle
Distance: 4.9 miles (12 min drive)
NE66 1NQ
Northumberland Coast Path
Distance: 0.6 miles (2 min drive)
St Paul's Memorial Garden
Distance: 4.7 miles (11 min drive)
NE66 1TU
Druridge Bay Country Park
Distance: 9.4 miles (19 min drive)
NE61 5BX
1-Bedroom Cottage in Howick Gallery
Distance: 0.2 miles (4 min walk)
NE66 3NH
Scotts of Alnmouth
Distance: 0.5 miles (2 min drive)
NE66 2RS
The Co-operative Food
Distance: 4.3 miles (9 min drive)
NE66 3JP
Alnmouth Station
Distance: 1.2 miles (4 min drive)
NE66 3QF
Alnwick Bus Station
Distance: 4.8 miles (11 min drive)
NE66 1NJ
Newcastle International Airport
Distance: 38.7 miles (1 hr 8 min drive)
NE13 8BZ
Warkworth Castle
Distance: 4.4 miles (8 min drive)
NE65 0UJ
Alnwick Garden
Distance: 4.6 miles (11 min drive)
NE66 1YU
Alnwick Castle
Distance: 4.9 miles (12 min drive)
NE66 1NQ
Northumberland Coast Path
Distance: 0.6 miles (2 min drive)
St Paul's Memorial Garden
Distance: 4.7 miles (11 min drive)
NE66 1TU
Druridge Bay Country Park
Distance: 9.4 miles (19 min drive)
NE61 5BX
1-Bedroom Cottage in Howick Gallery
Distance: 0.2 miles (4 min walk)
NE66 3NH
Scotts of Alnmouth
Distance: 0.5 miles (2 min drive)
NE66 2RS
The Co-operative Food
Distance: 4.3 miles (9 min drive)
NE66 3JP
Alnmouth Station
Distance: 1.2 miles (4 min drive)
NE66 3QF
Alnwick Bus Station
Distance: 4.8 miles (11 min drive)
NE66 1NJ
Newcastle International Airport
Distance: 38.7 miles (1 hr 8 min drive)
NE13 8BZ

Is Riverbank Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Children will enjoy the sandy beach just 0.6 miles away for building sandcastles and rock pooling. Alnwick Castle offers broomstick training and dragon quests. The Alnwick Garden has a huge treehouse restaurant and water features. Warkworth Castle provides medieval exploration opportunities. The ground-floor bedrooms make access easy for younger children. A baby gate is provided for safety.
For Couples
Couples appreciate the cosy woodburning stove for romantic evenings in. The estuary views create a peaceful backdrop for morning coffee. Alnmouth's pubs and restaurants sit within 0.1 miles for easy dining. Beach walks along the Northumberland coastline offer stunning scenery. The cottage's character features including original sash windows and wood panelling add period atmosphere. Two guests can enjoy the space comfortably.
Pet Friendly
Two well-behaved dogs are welcome at Riverbank Cottage and guests have found treats waiting for them. The beach sits 0.6 miles away where dogs can run and swim and the Northumberland Coast Path and estuary walks are close by. The living room is upstairs, so older dogs face a flight of stairs. A private patio gives your dogs somewhere to relax after walks.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Riverbank Cottage

Tea Cosy Cafe

Located 0.1 miles (2 min walk) from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 2RJ

Sun Inn

Located 0.1 miles (2 min walk) from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 2RA

1-Bedroom Cottage in Howick Gallery

Located 0.2 miles (4 min walk) from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 3NH

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Riverbank Cottage

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, Riverbank Cottage does not have a hot tub. The property features a woodburning stove and private patio with outdoor furniture instead.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, two well-behaved dogs are welcome at Riverbank Cottage. The beach and coastal paths nearby provide excellent walking opportunities for your pets.
How many people does Riverbank Cottage sleep?
The cottage sleeps four guests across two ground-floor bedrooms. One bedroom has a double bed and the other has twin beds.
Is there parking at the property?
There is no parking directly at the cottage. On-street parking is available on the main street in Alnmouth village within easy walking distance.
What facilities are in the kitchen?
The kitchen includes an electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine. The kitchen window looks out over the Aln estuary.
How far is the beach from Riverbank Cottage?
The sandy beach is 0.6 miles from the cottage. It takes about 10-15 minutes to walk there along pleasant village streets.
Are bed linen and towels provided?
Yes, all bed linen and towels are included in your rental. The cottage also provides heated towel rails in the shower room.
What is the check-in and check-out time?
Check-in is from 4 PM on your arrival day. Check-out is by 10 AM on your departure day.

Riverbank Cottage Reviews

Debbie
We loved Riverbank Cottage the quirky upside down layout worked well, with the lovely view from the lounge. Beds were comfortable, everything clean and attractive. We would definitely return. Parking was a bit of an issue and sometimes we had to drive around a couple of times to find a space. Alnmouth is beautiful, and our dog enjoyed her walks on the beach and along the estuary.
Pamela
A beautiful upside down house. It had all the home comforts. It suited us in a quiet location a d was lovely for our four legged family members who like the outside space which I think is better that the photos show. Fantastic location for gentle walks for nice lunches at Foxton Hall golf club and Warkworth.
Clean,compact,comfortable quirky cottage in the wonderful village of Alnmouth, lovely views of the river from the upstairs living room, nice welcome pack,tea bags,coffee sachets etc,no parking space,which isn't a problem when the village is quiet, we managed ok,Would deffo use the cottage again.
Amazing place and stay , we loved it all just a bit let down when we was packing ... Amazing place and stay , we loved it all just a bit let down when we was packing up the cleaning turned up 1520 mins before and didnt even say hello Lucky we had put dogs in car and my little girl was with grand parents but it was a it didnt leave us with a good thought on the end of our holiday xx
Only issue was with the instructions for putting the bins out. The information pack stated 'designated place' which meant nothing. The cottage is down a narrow lane. We tried to see where others were putting their bins but this was not obvious and consequently the bn emptying was missed despite us being in the cottage and listening for the bin lorry. Minor and we may have not looked properly buy no bottle opener in the cottage. Really enjoyed our stay cottage is very comfortable and good location.
We loved our stay at Riverbank cottage, lovley to return after a day out, and have all the facilities to be able to cook, then sit and enjoy the lovely views from the living area. We also had some sunny days so enjoyed sitting in the small courtyard area.
The property was lovely and well stocked, even down to treats for the dogs, a nice touch with the Christmas decorations. Overall the cottage was really good, location, views and accommodation. We had a problem with the boiler packing in a few times, which we were advised maybe a problem but didn't want to call anyone out on Christmas day. Luckily my husband knew what to do so fixed it. We also couldn't get the shower hot enough. I would recommend guests check the gates are shut if letting any dogs out, as a maintenance person in the adjoining property left them open a few times. Not a fault of our owners but just to be aware. For future guests.
A lovely cottage with period charm and great river views of the boats at Alnmouth, saw some great winter sunrises and sunsets. Place was cosy and warmed by a stove set within a beautiful marble fireplace. Beds were very comfortable. Local shop stocks everything and cafes and pub good food. Thankyou and we will be back!
Judith
Lovely cottage. A lot of care and thought has obviously gone into creating such a welcoming, comfortable place to stay. It had everything we needed and more for our holiday. The only let down for us was that the boiler broke on our last evening, however the log burner came to the rescue!
Sharon
Lovely accommodation, great views from upstairs over the estuary, kitchen well equipped, loved the stain glass windows in bathroom, lots of character & charm! Brilliant location for beach walks, lots of eateries on your doorstep, had a relaxing break thank you!
Alison
Lovely cottage & clean & comfy. Well presented & great beds! Looses one star for noisy & squeaky taps ! Made me feel like I had tinnitus! But otherwise a gd stay. Thank you
Lovely place to stay, really good location, got some exrta we never thought to ... Lovely place to stay, really good location, got some exrta we never thought to take , picnic blanket we took to Pub next door for out little girl to play out, beach not far away for doggy to have a swim and the baby gate was a life saver not only for baby but for doggy aswell xxx
Absolutely loved the living roomkitchen area! So nicely decorated and really well stocked kitchen. Beds were comfy though foot board wouldnt work for tall folk!. Location excellent. We would definitely stay again.
Lovely little cottage, pictures dont do it justice! Bedrooms are a little small for manoeuvring around but lovely comfy beds, bedding & pillows. Plenty of towels so many places only proved 1 hand towel
What would of been good is a dishwasher and apart from that not a bad holiday home might be returning at a future date
Stephen
Lovely cottage with a superb location.
Everything promised was present and the property was comfortable with good facilities. However, frying pan was very greasy and saucepan soiled. Vacuum cleaner had not been emptied for months by the look of it!. We did know beforehand but parking is a nightmare is Alnmouth and we will not return to stay there for that reason alone. Our son was so frustrated at not finding a parking place that he moved to an AIRB&B in Alnwick on day 2.
We have stayed here before and love it. Right at the heart of the village and next doorto our favourite pub. The fire alarm needed replacing whilst we were there a man came on Thursday and took the old one away saying he would return the following day with a replacement but it had not happened by the time we left on Saturday hope this gets sorted...
Claire
Lovely cosy cottage & ideally located for beach trips. Managed to find plenty of parking around the village.
Poor information about lack of on street parking would have been a real disappointment for less mobile guests. However the beauty of the surrounding area and other locations made up for the initial annoyance.
The holiday property was fine, but we were not impressed with Sykes Cottages Customer Service. We rang on the Monday 20th May to ask how to get the central heating and heated towel rail working we were put on hold while we were told the assistant tried to contact Northumbria Coast and Country Cottages. However we held on for 15 minutes at the very expensive mobile phone rate but then gave up as your assistant had still not got back to us. I would have thought it was standard procedure to come back to us after a minute or two to update us on progress, but apparently not so at Sykes Cottages! The next day we discovered that Northumbria Coast and Country Cottages was just round the corner from our cottage in Alnmouth surely your assistant could have told us this on the Monday? We then popped in to Northumbrias office, and their staff were very helpful and sorted it however the gentleman we spoke to told us that Sykes Cottages had not rung them till the Tuesday, so goodness knows what your assistant was doing during the quarter of an hour I was kept hanging on on the Monday! IT REALLY IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH.
Fabulous accommodation providing everything possible to set us up for a comfortable holiday. The cottage is in the ideal location with great views and easy access to the amenities in Alnmouth and the surrounding area. Just the place to relax, to enjoy great hospitality in the local pubs and to exercise ourselves and the dog on the many expanses of beaches along the coast. Absolutely first class. Thank you
We enjoyed our stay in RBC. We enjoyed the upstairs living room with the estuary views. The house is well enough equipped. We slept well. Alnmouth is a great base to explore the beautiful Northumberland coast. The house notes could have been more helpful re parking. We opted for the grassy verge on the road into the village from the bridge. Also the photo of the front entrance is dated which was a little confusing.
We loved our stay at Riverbank Cottage, it was so cosy and comfortable.
Elizabeth
Lovely cottage, very cosy and great location
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