We booked this cottage last minute so wasn’t expecting too much . On arrival Jenna was lovely and friendly, there was tea and coffee supplied plus a bottle of wine. The cottage is quaint , perfect for two with two terriers . The bedding and towels were of good quality and the whole cottage was spotlessly clean . There is a big supermarket a short drive away for all of your essentials . The pub next door is dog friendly and does lovely well priced meals . The cottage is in a perfect location for exploring the area . Derwent reservoir is 5 minutes away , Bamburgh castle is about an hours drive away . Druridge bay is a must if you have dogs . Long empty beaches for the dogs to run madly in the surf . Alnwick castle , Seahouses, high force waterfalls all within easy reach . We even had a day in the Lake District. It was our first visit to the area but certainly won’t be our last and would definitely stay at Wayside cottage again .