Riverview Cottage Room by Room

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Entrance and Kitchen
Hallway
Lounge
Conservatory
Bathroom
Master Bedroom
Second Bedroom

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Entrance and Kitchen

The entrance we would like guests to use is at the side of the cottage and 3 steps lead up directly into the kitchen.

The kitchen is a good size and well fitted with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine and small table top freezer. A circular pine table and four chairs enables guests to sit and look out at the river whilst dining. The kitchen is well stocked with plenty of crockery, cutlery, pots, pans, casserole and lasagne dishes, a slow cooker and glasses. The kitchen is also kept supplied with useful items such as clingfilm, foil, salt, pepper, spices, vinegar, stock cubes, hand soap, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets and various cleaning materials. We also provide an initial supply of toilet paper and kitchen paper.

NB: We do not provide washing powder or fabric conditioner, although there may be some left by previous guests. There is a cordless telephone extension in the kitchen, although this can be plugged into any other room of choice.

The Kitchen Table

Hallway

A sliding door from the kitchen leads to a spacious, light and airy hallway and all rooms are accessed from here. There is a large storage cupboard/cloakroom just off the hallway with coat hooks, shoe rack, ironing board, Miele vacuum, fold-up single bed*, plus shelves storing various games. The remote control unit for the central heating system is located on the wall of the hall to the right of the kitchen sliding door.

*The fold-up bed is only suitable for occasional use and bedding can be provided upon request, but it must be noted that there is no space in the bedrooms for this and it would need to be set up in the lounge or hallway at night if required.

Lounge

The lounge is accessed from the hallway directly opposite the kitchen doorway. It is a spacious homely room furnished with an extremely comfortable 3 piece suite comprising a 3 seater sofa and 2 single armchairs. There is a 32” Sony HD TV and DVD player with remote controls. A selection of DVDs are available for viewing. A Sky+ package is available giving a wide selection of extra channels, including all freeview channels together with the Sky Sports 1 channel. There is also a BT cordless telephone and calls can be made free of charge to any UK landline number at any time (for up to an hour’s duration) and 20 selected international destinations, including America and Australia. (Full list available in the cottage information book) There are French

Doors which lead from the lounge to the Conservatory at the front of the cottage and this really is the most popular place for our guests to sit during the day with its stunning views and wildlife to enjoy, as described earlier.

The Lounge

Conservatory

The conservatory is L-shaped and spacious enough to hold a bookcase, coffee table, single cane armchair and a 2-seater cane sofa, as well as a round wicker table and two wicker chairs. In the winter or on chillier days/evenings in the summer (do we have any of those??) there are two plug-in thermostatically controlled electric radiators which soon warm the place up. Of course if the sun comes out, you will then have need of the roller blinds fitted at the windows.

On the bookcase are a variety of novels to read, which are changed regularly, as well as lots of books of local interest, walks to do and maps, etc. Binoculars are provided so that the abundance of wild-life outside of the conservatory can be observed.

The Conservatory

Immediately outside of the conservatory on the apple tree hang a number of bird-feeders and fat balls. We ask guests to keep these topped up (from food we supply and store in the garage) and everyone is then rewarded by a rich variety of birds coming to feed right outside the window. Just recently a pair of adventurous Mallards have been flying over the wall to see what seed has dropped onto the floor, although the female is a lot bolder and tamer than the male, who insists on sitting on the gate post being vigilant.
A radio/CD player sits on the window sill and there are also two touch sensitive lamps, as well as spotlights, so a good ambience can be achieved in the conservatory in the darker evenings. Another useful addition is the Tide Clock, which hangs on the wall and tells you how many hours it is to either high tide or low tide. This is essential information before a planned beach walk.

An external door leads from the Conservatory onto a small balcony in front of the kitchen window, where you can sit on the ‘Love Seat’ and enjoy the views across the river, whenever the weather is kind – comfortable seat pads are stored in the cloakroom if required.

French Doors lead from the Conservatory back into the hallway through a small vestibule area, which houses a number of paintings by local artists and photographs of Warkworth. There is also a small round table where you will find the cottage information folder and Visitors book.

Conservatory Tide Clock

Bathroom

The bathroom is off the hallway next to the cloakroom. It is L-shaped in design and a good size. In January 2010, this received a total makeover and now boasts a lovely fresh New England coastal look. As well as a brand new Ideal Standard 3 piece suite consisting of toilet, wash hand basin and bath with Grohe taps, there is a separate shower cubicle with wet wall and a superb Grohe shower. There is a safety grab rail by the side of the toilet and a wall mounted one at the shower entrance. There is also a shaving point and an infra red mirror which can be illuminated with the wave of a hand.

Master Bedroom

In the master bedroom there is a double bed with pine headboard and a non-feather kingsize duvet. Four pillows are provided and all the Laura Ashley bedlinen is cotton. There is a double fitted wardrobe, and two single ones, plus overhead storage, as well as a dressing table area with drawers either side and a large mirror on the wall above. On each of the two bedside cabinets is an alarm clock and a bedside lamp. Plenty of hangers are provided in each wardrobe, plus a shoe rack in the double wardrobe and a travel hairdryer. On the dressing table is a teletext TV/Video combi with remote control.

Second Bedroom

Two single beds are provided with one bedside cabinet between them with an alarm clock, lamp and a cute teddy sitting there too. Single non-feather duvets and 2 pillows per bed are provided. All the Laura Ashley bedlinen is cotton. A Teletext portable TV is provided with remote control and a Play Station I and battery radio are also available. The room has two built in wardrobes, a free standing full length mirror unit as well as a mirrored dressing table and stool. French doors lead from the bedroom to the small private courtyard at the rear of the cottage.

A Travel Cot is provided and stored in one of the built in wardrobes.

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