About this property
Ridley Lodge is a beautiful, detached holiday home in West Thirston, a small village adjacent to Felton, amid the Northumberland countryside. Just paces away from amenities and the River Coquet for strolls, this pet friendly dwelling is ideal for a group or family, of seven/eight people. On arrival, upload your belongings from the off-road parking spaces and admire the stone-fronted property with its contemporary finishes. Enter the boot room, where you house your muddy shoes, ready for a rural ramble. On entering the hallway, the young ones can escape to chill out in the games room, complete with 45” Amazon Fire Smart TV with built in Alexa, retro Xbox and games, traditional board games and other activities to keep them entertained. At the heart of this home, is the spacious kitchen and dining area hosting everything you need for a self-catered stay, including a Range cooker, American style fridge and microwave. Gather round the bespoke dining table with its long benches and chairs to seat the whole group. Afterwards, why not soak in the secluded countryside setting, relaxing on the outdoor seating area, with a glass of wine. As the day draws to night, the patio doors lead into the tastefully furnished sitting room, with vaulted ceilings and sumptuous sofas, to enjoy a movie marathon with complimentary Disney+ subscription, on the the 65” Alexa enabled Fire TV. Admire the warmth of the wood burning stove and as eyes grow heavy, retreat upstairs and indulge in a leisurely soak in the stylish bathroom or opt for a hot shower to wash the day away. The property offers four bedrooms, with delightful bedding to sink into; choose between 2 kingsize beds with en-suites; a twin bedroom, which can be converted into a super kingsize on request, or a bunk bedroom, which is perfect for the little ones. Ridley Lodge is located near the famous Running Fox Artisan bakery for a special treat, as well as the fabulous Northumberland Arms to enjoy a crisp pint and home cooked meals. For a day filled with fun, visit the Northumberland Country Zoo to see furry animals, test your swing at Burgham Park and Leisure club or explore the medieval Brinkburn Priory and Manor House. Venture into the market town of Alnwick; here you can visit the famous Alnwick Castle, have a guided tour around the The Alnwick Garden Poison Garden and explore the delights of the enormous Tree House. Ridley Lodge is less than a mile from the A1 and is half way between Alnwick to the North and Morpeth to the South making it the perfect base for exploring the Northumberland countryside and coastline. For long-lasting memories, escape to Ridley Lodge.
The charming villages of West Thirston and Felton are located in rural Northumberland, halfway between Morpeth and Alnwick. A post office, coffee shop, pub, and restaurant with a beer garden are all located in the settlement. The seaside resort of Amble, about eight miles to the east, has a range of restaurants and cafés, including the famed Spurelli's Ice-cream parlour. To the west, Cragside, the former house of Lord Armstrong and the first mansion to be powered by hydro-electricity, is the crown jewel of National Trust assets.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 2 x Kingsize with en-suite walk in shower, basin and WC; 1 x Twin (can be converted to Super Kingsize on request); 1 x Bunk.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner with electric range cooker with gas hob, microwave, American style fridge/freezer with ice dispenser and dishwasher.
Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer.
Sitting room with wood burning stove, Smart Fire TV with in-built Alexa (including complimentary Disney+ subscription).
Games room with Smart Fire TV with in-built Alexa (including complimentary Disney+ subscription), retro Xbox and games, traditional board games and jigsaws
Gas central heating and wood burning stove (starter pack included).
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
High chair and travel cot available on request.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Enclosed side garden with lawned area, patio, garden furniture and barbecue.
2 well behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles.
Pub 0.3 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- Northumberland Country Zoo
- Alnwick Castle
Reviews (19)
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Charlotte
We were all so impressed with this house and the space it offers for adults, children and two cocker spanielâs, our boys said they wanted to stay forever. The beds were very comfortable in each room with lovely white linen, and plenty of towels. The host thought of everything we could need, the doggies had a little box with towels and bowls, we had the essentials left (milk, butter, bread and a bottle of Prosecco) which was a lovely touch especially after a long drive. The house itâs self was stocked with everything we needed and we cooked some lovely meals in the range cooker. We loved coming back to the house, turning on the log burner and watching a family film together. Location wise it was perfect for exploring Northumberland, we spent each day out and had a couple of lovely meals in the local pub - a 5 minute walk from the house. Lots of memories made here and we hope to visit again in the future, love the Sadowskyj family xxx
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Sarah
Very comfortable well appointed property, one of the best holiday cottages we have stayed in. Local area great for walks and getting to the beaches and other attractions. Would love to return to this lovely cottage.
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Samantha
The whole house is very well-equipped, with some lovely extras which made our stay really homely. The house is beautifully decorated and furnished and incredibly clean. A lovely location for walkers.... 20 minutes to beaches in one direction, or 20 minutes to woodland and hills in the other. The local village is lovely, with a pub that served excellent food, and a bakery that had the best sausage rolls!! Would also recommend the fish and chip van that stops by on a Wednesday. I would highly recommend this holiday property.