The Old Telephone Exchange
ID: S1328474
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
The Old Telephone Exchange in Rothbury is a charming and well-equipped cottage, praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and excellent location close to local amenities and attractions. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, cosy atmosphere, and responsive owner. While the parking space is noted as tight and some mention limited natural light or minor maintenance issues, the overall experience is highly positive, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
Multiple guests highlight the property as very clean and tidy, with only one mention of bathroom dampness and bugs. The overwhelming majority found the cottage spotless and well-maintained.
The location is consistently praised for its proximity to Rothbury's main street, shops, pubs, and beautiful surroundings, making it a perfect base for exploring the area.
Guests found the cottage comfortable, with cosy beds and a pleasant atmosphere. One guest mentioned a sore neck from a bed, but most reviews describe restful stays and a relaxing environment.
The cottage is described as exceptionally well-equipped, with everything needed for a pleasant stay, including cookware, utensils, and a small outdoor area. Minor issues include a cluttered living room and tight parking.
Some guests appreciated small touches like milk and cakes on arrival, but noted that a more generous welcome pack would be appreciated. Please note that gifts or welcome packs are not guaranteed.
About this property
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.
Nearby points of interest
- Northumberland Country Zoo
- Alnwick Castle
Reviews (14)
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Irene Arthur
We had a lovely stay at the old telephone exchange. The cottage was clean, comfortable and had everything you could ever need. We hope to stay again in the future. The location was great pubs, restaurants, coffee shop, supermarket and more all on the doorstep.
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Carolyn Fellowes
Lovely little place. I think 4 occupants would be a bit of a squash . So well equipped. Outstanding. Reallv comfortable. Private parking for one car excellent. Lovely little courtyard to sit out in too.Only negative, no welcome pack, a pint of milk was in the fridge and a Lidl pack of cakes. It’s so lovely and thoughtful to leave a nice welcome pack. The owner is missing a trick there.
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Confirmed Guest
Cottage was spacious and comfortable. Everything we needed was there, plus a parking space and a small outside area to sit and have coffee (or a glass of wine!).