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Charming Original Stone Cottage Close To Beaches and Countryside

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Interior
Exterior
Exterior detail
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Alnwick, ENG
  • Barter Books
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Alnwick Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Alnwick Garden
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪41 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

Property manager

Janet Ashworth
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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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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 Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden 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 Playhouse - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Barter Books - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alnwick Castle - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Alnwick Garden - 1 min drive - 0.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alnwick Castle - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Shepherds Rest - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Alnwick Garden - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪The Dirty Bottles - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this 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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Lovely cottage with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Very convenient for all the amenities and attractions of Alnwick, and also for exploring further afield.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine S., UK

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

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

10/10 Excellent

richard a.

Cosy but spacious cottage in perfect location
A perfect holiday cottage in the centre of Alnwick. Close to all the best pubs and restaurants and within a few hundred yards of the castle and gardens. The spacious sitting/dining room is warm and comfortable and like the bedrooms and bathroom is pleasantly furnished. All-in-all probably the best cottage we've stayed in. Fresh flowers on arrival and a welcome basket of wine and essentials were a very nice gesture as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

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

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David N., Yelverton

Very well appointed, comfortable cottage
This was one of the nicest properties we have rented as frequent self-caterers. It was true to its description in the on-line specification. The whole experience was very comfortable and we would be very happy to return in the fiture. The property had lots of homely touches and had obviously been well planned in its refurbishment for the rental market. We appreciated the generous welcome pack and the way the owners did not stint with kitchen utensils and tableware (something we have often found to be very frustrating!)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

frances b.

beautiful cottage !
We stayed at Puddle duck for 3 nights as part of my partners birthday celebrations. We have visited Alnwick before but have never stayed in the town centre. We were pleasantly surprised on arrival to find how close the cottage was to all amenities, restaurants, pubs and shops etc. The cottage was more than we expected and we entered to find it lovely and warm ( it was really cold outside ) and the heating was already on. Puddle duck is beautifully presented, clean and welcoming. Everything we could have possibly needed was included and Janet (owner) has thought of everything a guest might need or want during their stay. We planned to eat in, but quickly found the great little italian restaurant next to the fleece inn amongst other eateries we found during our stage. We enjoyed all that is Alnwick but the icing on the cake was staying at puddle duck. We hope to return as soon as possible. Thanks Janet for such a great time !

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alnwick
Excellent, great cottage, location, all you could want for a three night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

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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English

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