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Charming Original Stone Cottage Close To Beaches and Countryside

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A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a wooden table with a basket and a bowl.
A stone building with multiple windows, a blue door, and a small garden area with flowers.
A stone building with a small patio area, a wooden door, and a window.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a coffee maker.
A neatly made bed with pillows and a bedside table with a lamp and clock.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Alnwick Castle
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Alnwick, ENG
  • Place, Alnwick Garden
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Alnwick Playhouse
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Alnwick Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Original Stone Cottage Close To Beaches and Countryside

High quality period stone cottage in central Alnwick perfect for couples and small families. The cottage has a delightful patio garden which backs onto the original town walls. We make every effort for you to enjoy a comfortable and relaxing stay. Puddleduck cottage has all the local amenities nearby. These include the Alnwick Playhouse. The famous Barter Books, (one of the largest secondhand bookshops in the country, situated in the fascinating old railway station) is just a few minutes walk away and is great for spending a couple of hours reading and enjoying a cup of tea and cake around an open fire. The cottage is located between the Heritage coast and Cheviot hills. Alnwick Castle and Gardens are just a few minutes walk away. The tree house restaurant in Alnwick Gardens is highly recommended (Need to book for evening). Free Wi-Fi is included. Pets not accepted. Please call me direct on 07751 779304 or 0113 2671777 if you would like more information. short breaks.(3 nights minimum stay) Janet & Neil Ashworth

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 8092493
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Alnwick

Located in Alnwick, this cottage is near the beach. Alnwick Castle and Bailiffgate Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Alnwick Playhouse and Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider Willowburn Sports and Leisure Centre and Aln Valley Railway. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Alnwick, ENG

What's nearby

  • Alnwick Garden - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Alnwick Playhouse - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Barter Books - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Alnwick Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Alnwick Alnmouth Station - 7 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Tanner's Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Ale Gate - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Bottles Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Running Fox - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Original Stone Cottage Close To Beaches and Countryside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Original Stone Cottage Close To Beaches and Countryside?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Original Stone Cottage Close To Beaches and Countryside?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Original Stone Cottage Close To Beaches and Countryside?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Original Stone Cottage Close To Beaches and Countryside located?

This family-friendly Alnwick cottage is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Alnwick Playhouse and Alnwick Castle. Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden and Barter Books are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mike p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home very near to the castle and gardens. Parking is off site but fairly easy to obtain. The house is well appointed and nicely maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thea G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage is lovely, spacious, comfortable and spotlessly clean. Highly recommended. Love to come back again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2026
Thank you Thea thats lovely, you are most welcome anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan S.

Beautiful cottage in a great location - well equipped and comfortable.

Relaxing with great places close by to explore- we love walking and the scenery was stunning
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you for your lovely review. We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay and had a lovely time exploring Northumberland. Kindest Regards Neil and Janet
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay.

Third time staying at Puddleduck and it was as lovely as ever. Great location and the house is welcoming and well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2024
Thank you Mary for your review and for booking Puddleduck cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage everything clean and tidy. Excellent location only a couple of minutes walk to centre and castle. Had lovely weekend and would definitely go again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely break

Excellent property, ideal for exploring the area.Everything you needed for a lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2025
Great guests, we would welcome them back anytime in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Israel V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host communicated very well and promptly
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josephine J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely homely cottage

Jensen Perfect cottage everything that I needed, very cosy & central location
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2024
We are so pleased you enjoyed your break! Thank you for booking with us. Best Wishes Janet
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Trisha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Ideal location

Very lovely cosy and clean cottage. In an ideal location to walk into town and the castle.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Puddleduck Cottage

Lovely property . Excellent location for main town centre access. Very clean and well stocked with all the essentials.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stanley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfortable, cosy cottage - we had an enjoyable stay. Would recommend.

Very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable. homely, relaxing stay at Puddleduck Cottage

We loved the cottage - immaculately clean and comfortable with a neat backyard we sat in when sunny. And just round the corner from the shops and places to eat. Also within easy walking distance of Alnwick Castle and Gardens and within a short driving distance of the coast. it was ideal for us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal location

Well presented, clean and comfortable with all requirements for a home from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oasis!

This cottage fits the image generated by its name. Comfortable, clean and nestled into the old walls of the town adjacent to the old bar entrance to the town Modern appliances are efficient and plentiful. Loved our stay!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2024
Thank you David for being a great guest and your kind comments. We really appreciate it. Many thanks Janet
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Puddleduck Stay

We really liked the cottage and the way we could just walk into town. It was a perfect spot for access to the wedding we attended in Alnwick Gardens. We found the beds comfortable and the house was spotless. We would love to return again one day.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2022
Thank you Sharon for your lovely review. We are so pleased you had a great time and enjoyed your visit to Puddleduck cottage. It would be lovely for you to return sometime in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pauline S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Puddleduck Cottage Alnwick highly recommended

Perfect location - 10 mins either way and you have everything you'll need Bathroom has bath and shower. A must for me The cottage had little touches like DVDs, games, charging points for phones/tablets The owner was very reachable Information pack was useful Infact couldn't fault anything about it
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2024
Pauline was a wonderful guest. She left the cottage lovely! We would love to welcome her back sometime in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and conveniently situated cottage

Puddleduck Cottage was clean, comfortable and welcoming, with everything we needed for our week in Alnwick. Close to shops, bars and restaurants with free long stay parking nearby. Just a few minutes walk from Alnwick Castle and gardens. Easy to get onto routes to the coast and National Park. Ideal for our first trip to Northumberland. We know where to stay if we get to travel so far north again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for the kind review. We are pleased ypu had a lovely stay at Puddleuck cottage and would love to welcome you again tin the future. Best Wishes, Janet & Neil
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Four day break

Ideal spot to visit Alnwick and surrounds. Three good restaurants within 100yards also pub very close. Although no parking at door, we had no problems with free parking within 100 yards. Cottage had everything we needed and comfy beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage in Alnwick

The cottage is lovely. It was well equipped and very clean and comfortable. There was a generosity about the place - from the welcome basket to the basics left in the kitchen (tea, coffee, salt and pepper, washing up liquid etc). It is a few minutes from everything - playhouse, castle and gardens, restaurants. Best restaurant for us was Lilburns in Alnwick- book as soon as you can.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alnwick 2024

Everything we were looking for. No complaints
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Viv L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly situated in Alnwick

Cute little terraced cottage, immaculately clean and with a thoughtful gift of wine and biscuits. The small kitchen makes the best of an awkward layout. A few suggestions - a small double bed instead of a single in the smaller bedroom, an upgraded bathroom esp. the shower and recycling instructions.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay In Puddleduck Cottage

A fully equipped lovely cottage with a super comfortable bed and a pretty cute outdoor patio area.. We had a lovely stay in this perfectly positioned cottage with nearby free parking A most useful Welcome Pack on arrival with the essentials ::-) The cottage is close to the road so there is some traffic noise at times but that's what we were expecting. We would happily stay here again - Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Puddleduck

Beautiful cottage and so handy for town centre. Tried most of pubs, warm welcome everywhere. Lots of homely touches to make it special, pictures, ducks, cosy throws, comfy bed. Even in early March, ok now and again to sit in outside courtyard area, well looked after property. Loved our 3 days, will come back soon. Xxx
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location in Alnwick

We were delighted with our choice of property. It was full of character, clean, comfortable and had a well kitted out kitchen. The patio area is very private and we ate a few breakfasts outside. Car parking was very easy as we managed to park for free in the street opposite most of the time. There is also a free public car park just around the corner. The location of the cottage is perfect with the Market Square, foodie pubs, Alnwick Castle, The Alnwick Garden and the Playhouse just a quick walk away. Alnwick itself is well situated for quick access to both the coastal towns and the National Park. We had a great stay and highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Marko jokic

Beautiful cottage

We had a fantastic family holiday in this beautiful cottage. Probably one of the nicest cottages we have stayed in. It is warm, cosy and beautifully maintained. Janet and Neil have thought of every little detail and provided everything to a very high standard. There were some welcoming goodies for us on our arrival and also some fresh flowers. What a lovely touch. The cottage is in an excellent location, literally 30 seconds walk from Alnwick castle and a short car ride to some beautiful beaches. We loved it.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Hello Jane, Marko & Laura, Thank you for your lovely review, we really appreciate our guests feedback. We are so pleased you had such a great time and would love to welcome you back sometime in the future. Enjoy the summer. Kindest Regards Neil & Janet.

About the host

Hosted by Janet Ashworth

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We are a couple who live in Leeds,West yorkshire with 2 grown up boys. We first visited Alnwick in 2010 and fell in love with the area and the very friendly people. Our favourite places to visit are the many beaches. castles and gardens, Alnwick, Holy Island, Craster, Alnmouth. Dunstanborough, There are plenty of lovely little shops, restaurants real ale pubs and cosy coffee shops in the surrounding towns and villages..

Why they chose this property

The cottage is central in Alnwick with lots of cafe's and restaurants nearby and plenty of shops and places to visit. We try to keep Puddleduck cottage cosy and welcoming for our guests to enjoy. We also have a great cleaner called Joyce who lives just round the corner from the cottage.

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