Willow Cottage

Access Statement

Introduction

Willow Cottage was new in 2007 and is centrally placed in the rural village of Lowick, Northumberland. Lowick has a corner shop, pubs with restaurant, car garage/workshop, park and a common, and even a roman roadway running through its centre. Willow Cottage is an adult only property ideal for up to 2 people and is a delightful cosy wooden cottage ideal to relax in and journey out from to explore this large, stunningly beautiful and diverse county. Willow Cottage is totally non-smoking (inside and out), and also pets are not allowed. It has been fully equipped to a high standard and electricity, gas and heating are all included. Bed linen, towels, hairdryer, bath robes and slippers, Duck Island Toiletries and electronic safe for guests’ own use are all provided. Willow cottage has wi-fi broadband. We look forward to welcoming you to Willow Cottage and to Northumberland.

Pre-Arrival

• Directions and local information will be sent on confirmation of booking.
  • Lowick has a corner shop open daily, pubs with restaurants, car garage/workshop and a C of E Church.
  • Lowick is on a bus route with daily buses to Berwick upon Tweed, Wooler, Alnwick and connecting to Morpeth Newcastle and Edinburgh. Bus stop approx 50 yards/metres from the cottage. • Local taxi firms available.
  • Berwick upon Tweed has a railway station and is on the main east coast rail line.
  • Newcastle and Edinburgh are both approx 60 miles equidistant from Lowick and both have international airports.
  • North Shields has a ferry terminal and is approx 70 miles from Lowick.
  • Local produce can be pre-ordered from the hosts for your arrival. Phone for details and costs.
  • Limited mobile phone reception/some networks only.

Arrival and Car Parking Facilities

• Arrival from 3.30pm. We will ”Meet and Greet” you between 3.30pm and 5.30pm and give you a familiarisation tour of the cottage, and answer any questions/queries.
  • After 5.30pm keys are in a key safe and you will need to phone ahead for the access code.
  • Off-road parking in our private gravel car park. Large flagged hardstanding at base of wooden ramp (fitted with anti-slip strips) for ease of access, up to cottage front double opening doors, with low level sills.
  • Flagged path from cottage to roadway.

Main Entrance and Reception

• Wooden ramp with anti-slip strips and handrails up to large level decked area. Main front doors double opening with low sill. Thumb turn locks fitted internally to allow keyless exit.
  • Floor level throughout cottage.
  • Familiarisation tour given if arrival between 3.30pm and 5.30pm (Welcome Host)
  • Information folder provided with tourist leaflets, local info and OS maps.
  • Manufacturers’ instruction brochures for appliances in separate folder.
  • There is even an umbrella and a fly swatter to hand.

Public Areas - General (Internal)

• Internal flooring level throughout cottage with wood flooring everywhere, except in en-suite shower room, which has non-slip lino. There is an additional wool rug in the living area.
  • Living area has 2 two seater sofas with extra cushions, solid oak coffee table and side table, wool rug, large mirror, ceiling fan, bookcase with books, games, DVDs, CDs, maps, tourist booklets, 2 floor standing reading lamps, heating control dial.
  • Ceiling lighting in all rooms throughout cottage plus 2 additional floor standing reading lamps in the living area, under cupboard lighting and cooker hood light in the kitchen area, 2 bedside lamps in the bedroom, lamp on vanity unit in bedroom, over mirror in en-suite.
  • Ceiling fan in living area, variable extractor fan over cooker, timed extractor fan in en-suite.
  • Wired-in smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector in open-plan living/dining/kitchen area. Wired-in heat alarm and a smoke detector in bedroom.
  • Double glazing throughout the cottage with top opening windows in the open-plan living/dining/ kitchen area, and large fully opening fire escape window in the bedroom.
  • Windows have wooden shutter blinds and additional curtains. Front doors have lined curtains.
  • Maintained and serviced fire extinguisher and fire blanket installed. Fire procedure wait information provided.
  • Main front doors (part glazed) double glazed, double opening with low sill. Wider width solid wood door through to bedroom from open-plan living area (no sill). Part glazed solid wood lockable door with additional blind through to en-suite shower room (no sill).
  • Local artworks throughout the cottage.
  • Green potted plants.

Public Areas – WC

• 2 WCs in the cottage: 1 in the en-suite shower room accessed from the bedroom. Standard height, dual flush, non-slip lino flooring. 1in the outside utility room accessed through wider width door from large wooden decked area to front and side of cottage. Standard height with grab rail, tiled floor.
  • 2 WHBs: 1 in en-suite with lever taps, standard height. 1 in utility with twist/turn taps, standard height.

Dining and lounge areas

• Dining area within open plan area with solid oak table (extendable), 4 padded oak chairs.

Laundry

• Front loading washing machine in outside utility room accessed through wider width door from large level wooden decked area to front and side of cottage.
  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Iron and ironing board provided.
  • Airer in utility room plus outdoor retractable line with pegs provided. Washing basket provided.
  • Ceiling lighting in utility room.

Shop

• Local corner shop in village open daily, approx 50 yards/metres from cottage.

Leisure Facilities

• Assorted books, DVDs, CDs, games and coffee table books provided.

Outdoor Facilities

• Metal mosaic table, 4 metal chairs with seat pads, canvas umbrella, gas BBQ with utensils all provided on large level wooden decked area to front and side of cottage. Potted plants on decking.
  • Outdoor crockery provided.
  • Outside WC with WHB in utility room to side of cottage accessed from level decked area.
  • Retractable clothesline with pegs provided.
  • Large outdoor storage box.
  • Two wooden recliner chairs.

Bedrooms

• 1 bedroom with solid oak double bed frame, firm mattress, with matching solid oak bedside cabinets, tallboy drawer unit and wardrobe.
  • Level wood flooring
  • Electronic safe for guests’ own use provided.
  • Hairdryer, alarm clock/radio withing docking port, illuminated, magnifying vanity mirror, lamps, tissues and clothes hangers provided.
  • Bedlinen and towels (Egyptian cotton) and bathrobes and slippers are provided.
  • Pillows and duvet all anti-allergy/hypo-allergenic.
  • Ceiling lighting plus additional lamps.

Bathroom, Shower Room and WC (En-suite or shared)

• En-suite shower room accessed from the bedroom through part glazed solid lockable wood door with additional blind.
  • Large shower (900mm x 1200mm) with wide sliding glass door, thermostatically controlled lever taps and ceramic shower tray with integrated non-slip feature.
  • WHB with lever taps, standard height, WC with dual flush, standard height.
  • Ceiling light, timed extractor fan.
  • Non-slip lino floor, part tiled walls, heated towel rail, hooks and towel ring, over-basin swivel mirror with light, shaver socket.
  • Seagrass drawer unit, glass shelf.

Self-catering Kitchen

• Fully equipped open-plan kitchen with level wood flooring, tiled splash backs and laminate worktops.
  • Gas cooker with double oven and separate grill and cooker hood with light and variable extractor fan.
  • Microwave, under counter fridge, under counter freezer, dishwasher, toaster, kettle, CD/Radio/ MP3 player.
  • Floor standing cupboards, drawers and wall units. Wine rack.
  • Double sink with draining board with twist/turn mixer taps.
  • 4 place settings in all crockery, cutlery, tableware, glassware.

Attractions (Displays, exhibits, rides etc)

• Lowick is central to many local attractions in the area and is ideally situated to access the major highways, being only 4miles from the A1, on the B6353 between Fenwick and Ford.
  • Within 20 miles we have Bamburgh Castle, Lindisfarne and Holy Island, Berwick upon Tweed, Seahouses and the Farne Islands, Alnwick (Gardens and Castle), Wooler/Gateway to the Cheviot Hills, Ford and Etal Estates, the River Tweed, The Borders, stunning unspoilt coastline, Cuthbert’s Way, great walking, fantastic bird watching, many top class golf courses and of course so much open space.
  • Major cities Newcastle upon Tyne and Edinburgh are both approx 60 miles away.
  • Hadrian’s Wall, Rothbury and Cragside, Kielder, Morpeth and Hexham are all easily accessible on a day trip out.

Grounds and Gardens
• Part-screened large level wooden decked area to front and side of cottage with outdoor metal furniture (table, 4 chairs with seat pads, canvas umbrella), recliner chairs, gas BBQ and assorted potted plants.
• Lovely sun trap.

Additional Information

• Jane is a professional wildlife artist and you can visit her in her art studio to see work in progress and view works for sale.
  • Owners Jane and Darren Curry wish for you a cosy, friendly and enjoyable stay here with them at Willow Cottage and welcome any suggestions you may have which would help them to improve the service and facilities they provide.

Contact Information

• Address: Willow Cottage, 57 Main Street, Lowick, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland TD15 2UD
  • Telephone: 01289 388215
  • Website: www.willowcottagelowick.co.uk
  • Jane and Darren Curry