Rookery Nook

Description

This lovely detached house, tucked away behind the main street in this historic Northumbrian coastal village, provides comfortable accommodation and modern amenities including high-speed internet, in a picturesque setting. Warkworth itself is almost completely encircled by the River Coquet, and is dominated by the splendid mediaeval castle perched high on a mound only 200 yards from Rookery Nook Cottage. Half a mile up river is the famous Hermitage, a rock-hewn retreat with a very poignant history; it is quite unique in England and can only be reached by a guided rowing boat.  Being within walking distance of a superb stretch of sandy beach and having some of the most lovely river scenery in the county, it is not surprising that Warkworth is a popular holiday location.  The village is well served by pubs, restaurants and a patisserie, there is also a well-stocked village store and Post Office a short walk from the cottage.  Alnwick, 5 miles to the North, it is home to the Duke of Northumberland and famous for its Castle and garden, open to the public, both have featured in films and television.  Alnwick is also home to Barter Books, a huge second hand bookshop set inside an old Victorian railway station.   Amble 2 miles south, has a marina and offers local shops, harbour village, award winning ice cream palour, fishing trips and weekend markets. Excellent golf is available in Warkworth itself and at several courses along the coast.. 

Ground floor - Spacious lounge with open aspect towards the countryside and river. 2 comfortable sofas, feature fireplace, TV with Freeview, Chromecast, DVD/Blu-Ray player and X-Box 360. A selection of DVD's, games and children's art accessories.

Dining room - With table to seat 6, can also be used a a quiet separate space. 

Kitchen with walk-in pantry, electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, family toaster, kettle, cafetiere, internet radio, USB charging points, iron and ironing board, buckets and spades for the beach.

First floor - Bedroom 1 - Spacious master bedroom with King-size bed, bedside tables with lamps, 2 built-in wardrobes, en-suite bathroom with large bath, wash basin and WC.  Internet radio.

Bedroom 2 - Spacious room with double bed and one single bed, bow window with views overlooking river and countryside.  Wardrobe, dresser with drawers and morror, hair dryer. 

Bathroom with large bath, over bath electric shower, wash basin and WC.

 

Electricity and gas central heating included.  Fast broadband included.  Travel cot and highchair available - please request at time of booking.  Terraced garden on 2 levels to front.  Rear enclosed garden with patio.  On-street parking nearby.  Shop/PO/pubs/restaurants in village.  Duvets with linen and towels.  1 pet welcome at an extra charge per week.

NB:  Steps from street level up to house.

Access Statement

Access Guide for Rookery Nook, Warkworth

Pre-arrival:

The nearest bus stop is: North and Southbound: Castle Street, 0.15km

The nearest train station is: Alnmouth, 6.1km

The nearest food shop is: Warkworth Village Store, 0.18km

The nearest petrol station is: Albert St, Amble, NE65 0LU, 2.5km

The nearest restaurant is: The Jackdaw, 0.1km

The nearest public houses (also serving food) are: The Hermitage Inn, 0.14km, The Masons Arms, 0.16km, Castle Brew House at the Sun Hotel, 0.18km

Mobility equipment hire is: Amble Mobility, Unit 1, Amble Industrial Estate, NE65 0PE, 3.4km

 

Arrival and Car Parking:

Type of parking available: Street

For what sized cars? Any

Good space to unload once parked? Yes, but stepped

Number of spaces available: Dependant on local demand

The parking surface is: Street

Distance to the property from the parking: 0.1km

Is parking level? No – sloped and steps

Distance to nearest alternative parking area: 0.2km

Is alternative parking pay and display? No – Free

The width of the pass to the property is: 100cm

How many steps are there en-route to the entrance: 14

 

Main entrance:

How many front entrances are there to the property? 2

Door height: 195cm

Door widths are: Kitchen 55cm; Front Door 77cm

Keyhole height: 107cm

How many steps are there to the entrance: 1

 

Living and dining rooms:

The flooring is: Carpet

The door widths are: 76cm

Is there good space between the furniture: No

Is it movable or fixed: Some and some

 

Kitchen:

The flooring is: Vinyl flooring

The door widths are: 66cm

The worktop height is: 93cm

Is the oven set high or low? Low

The fridge height is: High

The freezer height is: Low

The crockery is stored: Low

No equipment is stored away from the kitchen area

 

Bedrooms and landings:

How many floors does the property have: 2

The number of steps between floors is: 15

The flooring is: Carpet

The door widths are: 76cm

Bed sizes are: 1x single (91cm); 1x double (137cm); 1x king size (152cm)

Is the furniture movable or fixed: Mostly fixed

 

Bathrooms and cloakrooms:

The door widths are: Main bathroom 66cm; Ensuite 72cm

Is there an accessible or adapted WC? No

Is there an accessible or adapted bath/shower? No

Is there a ground floor WC? No

Is there a ground floor bath/shower? No