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The Riverbank

Shotley Bridge (1.6mls NE), Northumberland
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 4
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Hot tub
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Spa Facilities
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Spacious and inviting getaway for a family or friends
  • Enjoy beautiful walks along the Derwent River from the house
  • Have family fun at home with a charcoal BBQ, and access to a gym with infrared sauna and hot tub for private use
Property code: 81070

Explore the coastal and countryside treasures of both counties, plus fun outdoor living, walking, cycling and fitness in this welcoming, sociable house. Perfect for families and friends all year round.

Close to the River Derwent, this bright, light-filled and friendly retreat is perfect for families and friends looking for a tranquil holiday home in beautiful surroundings. Providing stylish, spacious and cosy accommodation for up to six guests and a couple of pet dogs, the property makes a superb base for keen walkers and cyclists exploring the stunning countryside of both Durham and Northumberland. The cottage also features a hot tub, a charming summer house and access to a private sauna and gym.

The spacious L-shaped open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner makes a wonderful living space. The lounge is a perfect place to unwind with a movie on the Smart TV, or you can enjoy a family meal in the light and attractive dining area. The stylishly designed kitchen is fully equipped and offers a central island, an orangery-style roof and large bi-fold doors opening onto the garden. The ground floor also has a handy shower room. The cottage features three cosy en-suite bedrooms, one of which is on the ground floor, two first floor. The delightful garden offers raised decked areas, a summer house, hot tub, fire-pit and BBQ. Use of a small private gym and infrared sauna can be arranged with the owner: the gym has stepping equipment, yoga mats, hand weights, an exercise bike and punch bag.

With private access behind the owner’s home, this lovely property is perfect for dogs and their owners exploring the Durham and Northumberland countryside. The pretty Chopwell Woodland Park is to the north (6 miles) and the magnificent North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to the south (5 miles) provide miles of walks. Local dog-friendly attractions include the Weardale Railway (14.5 miles), the estate at Gibside (6 miles), Derwentcote Steel Furnace (2.5 miles), Broom House Forest Adventure Trail and Beamish (both within 11 miles).

  • 3 bedrooms - 2 king-size and 1 twin
  • 4 bathrooms - 1 shower room with shower and WC, 1 en-suite shower and WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC and 1 en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, coffee machine and washer/dryer
  • Utility area with fridge/freezer
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request 
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Enclosed garden with an outside heater and charcoal BBQ
  • Hot tub for private use on site
  • Access to private gym equipment with TV and infrared sauna, to be arranged directly with the owner
  • Off-road parking for 3 cars
  • Shop, pubs and restaurants within walking distance
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Elliot Albiston

This property is personally managed by Elliot.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 46 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Janine 29th March 2024

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Reviewed by Andrew 15th March 2024

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Reviewed by Helen 23rd February 2024

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Lovely place would return. A few bits and bobs need some attention but overall a very nice accommodation.

Reviewed by Garry 9th February 2024

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Loved it. Stunning place. We saw wild deer out the back. Walks on your doorstep amazing for dogs or not. Beautiful house. We have recommended to friends

Reviewed by Sarah 2nd February 2024

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Reviewed by Lisa 22nd January 2024

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Reviewed by Joni 19th January 2024

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Reviewed by Holly 5th January 2024

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Fantastic stay at the riverbank excellent home from home with a luxurious feel. Warm and cosy weekend break to celebrate a family members birthday. Enjoyed by all ages.

Reviewed by D 29th December 2023

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We had a very enjoyable week in this warm, comfortable house with plentiful hot water. As a group of 3 adult couples, we found one bedroom very small. Great area, lots to see and do - good restaurants/pubs and lovely walking in the surrounding countryside.

Reviewed by Maxine 23rd December 2023

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Lovely clean place , everything you want is at hand . Plenty of pots n pans which was great for our Christmas Lunch . Was also nicely decorated for our Christmas break . All three bedrooms were comfortable with plenty of storage . And the supply of games went down well .

Reviewed by Holly 15th December 2023

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Stayed at The Riverbank on a December weekend as a family with teens and toddlers & can honestly say everyone enjoyed their stay and it was the highlight of our trip. We didnt even want to leave the house! The hot tub is an added bonus but the beds are comfy, it is both open and spacious but cosy too. The owners provide games & sky TV for each roomRead more. We also adopted their pet cat who enjoyed cozying up with the kids on a night! Would 100% stay here again it was fab! Hide

Reviewed by Marc 8th December 2023

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Stunning property, fantastic layout and pretty much everything thought of and in place for any visit.

Reviewed by Victoria 1st December 2023

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Great location for a girls weekend who planned on doing very little and enjoying the hot tub! Property could do with a more thorough clean in places but this didn't spoil our weekend away

Reviewed by Jayne 3rd November 2023

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Reviewed by Pamela 9th October 2023

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A fantastic property, spacious, comfortable and a very well equipped kitchen. Lots of indoor and outdoor space for a large family or group of friends. More than enough towels and throws for both humans and dogs!! The hot tub was a fabulous addition. Great location for visiting surrounding areas with great walks. Lovely pubs, restaurants, tea rooms Read moreand farm shops, we were spoilt for choice. A great village shop just a 5 minute walk away. We would certainly book again. Hide

Reviewed by Jacqui 29th September 2023

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The most beautiful cottage, with a lovely garden, which was set out in interesting little sections. The layout of the cottage was perfect for a holiday with the open plan layout. but each bedroom being private with their own ensuite, we loved the hot tub and the fact the bifold doors allowed true indoor/outdoor living. For me personally the use of Read morethe gym was a great extra. We would highly recommend it and would stay again Hide

Reviewed by Lisa 15th September 2023

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Fantastic location with great local amenities. It is 100 percent value for money that suits all age groups from 0 to 100 years old. Most definitely the best hot tub we have used. Walks were on the door step map you didnt have to drive if you didnt want and if you did want to drive you could get to the Bemish museum or Newcastle metro centre within Read more30mins. Outstanding Hide

Reviewed by Linda 8th September 2023

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We have cottage holidays three or four times a year . We have seen good ones and wow factor ones but I'm afraid we were disappointed with this one. We very rarely complain about the dozens of cottages we stay in but expected more for our money

Reviewed by J A 1st September 2023

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Reviewed by Jayne 28th July 2023

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Fantastic-to be honest I was slightly nervous that things may not be as good as they looked in the photographs. Ive got to say the cottage totally exceeded both the photos and my expectations. Beautifully presented well equipped accommodation, lovely clean/warm hot tub, private patio area to sit outside. Great location near the river with walks andRead more convenient for days out in Northumberland/Durham etc. The owners have thought of every thing - smart TVs/Sky in all bedrooms etc also dog friendly Hide

Reviewed by Sheila 30th June 2023

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Lovely house in a great location for many things in Northumberland - 20 mins to Corbridge and start of Hadrian's wall sites, 20 mins to Beamish etc. Nice walks nearby along the River Derwent.

Reviewed by Deborah 16th June 2023

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Stay at this accommodation, it will not disappoint, so confortable and in an excellent location. We will return.

Reviewed by Lesley 26th May 2023

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Would highly recommend the house is stunning and the garden completely enclosed for our dogs who loved it. The garden is lovely, the owners live next door and are there if you need them for any problems. The gym is in the owners garden but very accessible. We have been on quite a few three generation holidays now and this house tops the list it reaRead morelly is lovely, lovely walks along the river and a very handy village store a short walk away, we found everyone to be very friendly. Was excellent. Hide

Reviewed by Joanne 24th April 2023

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Riverbank is in a quiet location but close to all amenities. The house is really beautiful and comfortable. Lots of space to relax in . The hot tub is positioned in a great location overlooking the countryside and trees . Enjoyed watching the squirrels and birds . Slept so well in the comfy beds . My mum and I really enjoyed it and hope to return aRead moregain . Hide

Reviewed by Colin 17th April 2023

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stayed with my family and our 2 dogs this house is perfect great location dog friendly this has everything you need for a break away. 10/10 would definitely stay again

Reviewed by Wendy 3rd March 2023

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Very relaxing stay. Lovely views.

Reviewed by Kerry 24th February 2023

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Stayed at this beautiful property for a week and what a lovely stay we all had. The property location was quiet, the house was very spacious and comfortable. Overall a lovely place to stay.

Reviewed by Graham 17th February 2023

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Fantastic accommodation. A real getaway for 3 generations of family

Reviewed by Gemma 14th February 2023

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A perfect get away. A beautiful home with plenty of space but also gives the feeling of being together. The garden was secure for our dog (we were concerned to what extent, as we have stay places that definitely were not) The hog tub was perfect to watch the sun go down after walking the hills. Would highly recommend the Riverbank.

Reviewed by Denise 29th December 2022

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Excellent amenities and a very comfortable accomodation. A great place for a summer and winter break.

Reviewed by Rowan 9th December 2022

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Reviewed by Susan 28th October 2022

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We had a Fantastic Stay Six friends and two dogs Marley (Collie) Lola (Dachshund) who enjoyed there welcome basket. We were all very comfortable and cozy and had everything we needed after some very long hikes around the local Area. To come back Relax in the Hot Tub or Cook in the very social kitchen area or Chill Out in the Snug. Some great Pubs iRead moren the Area for Pub Grub and Coffee Shops we walked Derwent Water on a lovely sunny day and visited Corbridge Chopwell Woods and The Riverside Bakery Hide

Reviewed by Flora 16th October 2022

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Had a fabulous, relaxed holiday. Thanks to a great comfortable cottage set in a good location. Definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Maria 9th October 2022

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Beautiful house and location we as a family enjoyed our stay and would recommend it... No welcome pack doesn't need to be much but it would have been a nice touch. Our son used the gym which was fine the WiFi was good and great it had sky TV. We had dry weather so was able to use the hot tub which was fab , overall we had a lovely relaxing stay x

Reviewed by Gaynor 7th October 2022

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Reviewed by Margaret 30th September 2022

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6 adults stayed for a week in October and had a lovely time. House is beautiful and decor is amazing. Cosy and welcoming. We all loved our stay. Garden is fantastic for our dogs too. Safe and enclosed for them. They didnt want to come into the house! Hot tub secluded and so quiet and peaceful you would not know you were in a village. Lots of walks Read morearound too. Thoroughly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Ros 16th September 2022

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Riverbank is a very comfortable property with spacious accommodation & lovely country-side views, a good village shop nearby & plenty of choices for eating out locally suggested by the owners. It is well situated for exploring the best that the north- east has to offer. We had a full & very enjoyable week there, with trips to Vindolanda Roman fort,Read more the Roman Army Museum, Hadrian's Wall, Cragside, Durham City, Beamish , Blanchlands and some lovely walks. Knitsley farm shop is a delight! Hide

Reviewed by Karen 2nd September 2022

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A lovely house in a beautiful, peaceful location. Secure garden for our dog and lovely view from the hot tub. Lots of nice walks right from the house and plenty to do a short drive away.. A pub and small shop within walking distance but lots of really great ( dog friendly ) places to eat within a mile or two. The best information pack we've ever haRead mored with so many suggestions for walks and places to visit. Hide

Reviewed by Natalie 5th August 2022

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Beautiful house in a great location, rural enough to be quiet and relaxing but closer enough to amenities for a perfect break

Reviewed by Edwina 17th June 2022

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Reviewed by Shaun 23rd May 2022

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Luxury accommodation with high end furnishings, fantastic location on a regular bus route. Great walks from the property.

Reviewed by Louise 20th May 2022

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Reviewed by Jo 13th May 2022

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Beautifully decorated house with a good sized hot tub. Lovely location - nice and quite but a short walk to the pub and some cafes. Can't wait to return.

Reviewed by ANGELA 9th May 2022

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This is a lovely cottage, modern, well equipped and in an ideal location for enjoying the leafy countryside and many great attractions within driving distance.

Reviewed by Michaela 29th April 2022

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Reviewed by Pauline 22nd April 2022

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Great house, close to the main road - but set back so brilliant peace and quiet. Even though it was April, we managed to sit outside in comfort, and could imagine it would be a great place in the summer with the bi-fold doors open. Lots of towels, comfortable beds and loads of space - although the twin bedroom was smaller with not much storage spacRead moree. All in all a lovely place to stay and ideally placed to explore the area. Hide

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