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Holly Cottage, Alnwick

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Northumberland » Alnwick
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms: 1

Holly Cottage is a traditional sandstone-built annex on Alndyke Farm, a working farm just outside Alnwick in Northumberland. It sleeps two in a ground-floor bedroom with a super-king zip-link bed, which can be split into twin singles if requested before arrival. The early-1800s farmhouse character shows in original features throughout, including an inglenook fireplace with an electric stove in the open-plan sitting room.

Alndyke Farm has been run by the Davison family for four generations and still produces cereals and livestock. Guests can watch cows and calves in the surrounding fields and hens and hares often wander close to the cottage. A heritage steam railway runs through the farmland, so operating days bring a passing train into view.

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About Holly Cottage

Holly Cottage is a traditional sandstone-built annex on Alndyke Farm, a working farm just outside Alnwick in Northumberland. It sleeps two in a ground-floor bedroom with a super-king zip-link bed, which can be split into twin singles if requested before arrival. The early-1800s farmhouse character shows in original features throughout, including an inglenook fireplace with an electric stove in the open-plan sitting room.

Alndyke Farm has been run by the Davison family for four generations and still produces cereals and livestock. Guests can watch cows and calves in the surrounding fields and hens and hares often wander close to the cottage. A heritage steam railway runs through the farmland, so operating days bring a passing train into view. River and disused railway-line walks start from the farm gate.

The layout is a single open-plan kitchen, diner and sitting room plus one bedroom and bathroom. The kitchen has a Belfast sink, electric oven and hob, microwave and slow cooker. The bathroom has a bath with shower over, basin, WC and heated towel rail. Outside there's a private patio with table and chairs looking over fields and distant hills, plus ample off-road parking.

Alnwick town, with its castle and gardens, is under a mile away and about 25 minutes on foot. Alnwick Castle and Gardens feature Europe's largest cascading water feature and the treehouse restaurant (1 mile, 5 minutes by car). Alnmouth Beach is 4 miles (10 minutes). Bamburgh, with its castle, is 15 miles (25 minutes). Rothbury sits 10 miles away (20 minutes) for a countryside day out.

Couples wanting a quiet farm base within walking distance of Alnwick will do well here. Reviewers consistently praise the comfortable bed, the countryside views and host Andrew's welcome, which often includes wine, shortbread and fresh farm eggs. Holly Cottage suits anyone keen to explore Northumberland's castles and coast by day and return to a peaceful farm setting each evening. Check your dates for a memorable stay near Alnwick.

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Holly Cottage Attractions & Days Out

Farne Islands boat trips

15 miles

NE68 7RN

River Aln riverside walk

0.2 mile

NE66 3PB

Is Holly Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Holly Cottage suits two adults rather than families with children, as it has just one bedroom and bed for two. There's no cot, high chair or child-specific equipment on site. Younger visitors might enjoy spotting cows and hens on the farm, but the accommodation itself is designed with couples in mind.
For Couples
This cottage suits couples perfectly, with one super king zip-link bed and space for just two guests. Sit on the private patio with a drink and watch the sunset over the fields. The quiet farm setting, period furniture and inglenook fireplace add to the peaceful, romantic feel throughout any stay here.
Pet Friendly
Holly Cottage does not accept pets, so leave your animals at home for this stay. The farm setting includes livestock and working animals, which is part of the reason pets aren't permitted. Guests can still enjoy watching farm hens, cows and calves from the patio during their visit.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Holly Cottage

The Oaks Hotel

Located 0.6 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 1TB

Carlos Fish and Chip Shop

Located 0.6 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 1HP

Lilburn's Restaurant

Located 0.5 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 1HX

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Holly Cottage

Does Holly Cottage have a hot tub?
No, Holly Cottage does not have a hot tub. Guests can instead relax on the private patio overlooking the fields and hills.
Is Holly Cottage pet friendly?
No, pets are not permitted at Holly Cottage. This applies throughout the stay with no exceptions made.
How many people can stay at Holly Cottage?
The cottage sleeps two guests in one ground-floor bedroom. It suits couples looking for a quiet countryside break.
What is the bed configuration?
The bedroom has a super king zip-link bed as standard. Two singles can be arranged instead if requested before arrival.
Is there parking at the cottage?
Yes, ample private off-road parking sits right outside the cottage. This makes arriving with luggage or shopping straightforward.
How far is Holly Cottage from Alnwick?
Alnwick is around half a mile to one mile away, roughly a 25 minute walk. Guests can also drive or take public transport into town.
What facilities are in the kitchen?
The kitchen includes an electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge freezer, kettle, toaster, slow cooker and washing machine. It follows a traditional country style with a Belfast sink.
Is smoking allowed at the property?
No, smoking is not permitted anywhere at Holly Cottage. This rule applies to both indoor and outdoor areas of the property.

Holly Cottage Reviews

Mavis Elizabeth
Nice cottage. everything we needed, very peaceful and very close to Alnwick
Michael
Bedroom kitchen and Bathroom all okay. Living room dark needs updating plus tv In general everything okay and all services are available Recommend for short stays
Sandra
The owners were very helpful and dropped in to check things were ok. The cottage was comfortable, spotless and very well equipped. It is situated in a very convenient position only half a mile from Alnwick. The countryside surrounding the cottage is stunning and we had a very peaceful holiday. We appreciated the welcome pack of wine, shortbread and their own farm eggs, delicious! Can recommend the Oaks Hotel in Alnwick for an excellent meal!
Christopher
Holly Cottage is in a great location to explore Alnwick, the coast or countryside. The cottage looks out over fields and distant hills and is quiet and peaceful. It is an ideal size for a couple, with lovely period furniture in the lounge and a well equipped kitchen. Outside there is a patio with table and chairs. Andrew, the owner, made us feel very welcome. He offered ideas for places to visit and where the best eateries are. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Holly Cottage and we would recommend it as a place to stay.
Clinton
If your visiting Northumberland this cottage and its location are absolutely fantastic. The cottage its self is wonderful and restful and has everything a couple couple need. Every evening you get a visit from the farms Chicken she is so friendly. Its just outside Alnwick by around 12 a mile but it seems your way out in the countryside. Andrew the owner is a very helpful with his local knowledge. Holly Cottage is a great base to explore the Northumberland and all the great sights and Castles
A very nice Farm Cottage in a great location. Easily accessed from Alnwick it provides a great base to explore the area. Coast and countryside both within a half hour drive. Cottage is full of countryside charm, with a lovely little area to sit outside on summers evening and enjoy the countryside. We couldn't find a fault during our weeks stay. All needed amenities were there. Hosts were lovely the welcome gifts were much appreciated. Cottage is exactly as described on the listing, everything we hoped for and needed. Will definitely return in the future.
We could not fault the cottage . There was every utensil that one would need. Plenty of crockery, pans etc. outside area suited us . Very comfortable bed. Shower worked well. The owner Andrew met us just after arrival saying please contact him if there were any issues during our stay.
Trevor
Excellent holiday cottage. Well placed for exploring the area and with easy access to the various 'attractions' in the northeast.
On arrival , it smelt very fusty and mouldy, there were cobwebs in places , live spiders and webs under the table ,kitchen cupboards and plates rack dirty and dusty, cracked crockery , not microwaveable although microwave installed, kitchen tap leaking all the time , wooden draining board seen better days , washer drawer was black with mould , had to really clean it before use , nowhere to dry clothes, bath really high to get in and out. Dated furniture, very sticky to touch , it needs decorating and thorough cleaning all through the property.
Wonderful stay everything we needed, warm and comfortable with plenty of hot water . Ideal for visiting many places, all within easy distance. Thanks to the owners and Honey the dog, also thanks for the treats.
The reasons for our ratings are as follows 1. When mentioning to the owner within a couple of hours of arrival that the toilet seat was very unstable, nothing was done to rectify it. 2. The cleanliness was poor, made worse by the state of the oven, so much so that we decided not to use it throughout our stay. 3. The general decor is in need of attention and improvement many examples could be provided. 4. The furniture is very dated, although that is not necessarily a negative. 5. It is more likely that older guests will rent the property, as it is only suitable for two persons. It should be pointed out that the shower is tricky to access within the bath, being a a high bath panel, and b the proximity of the wash hand basin. We suggest that Sykes looks at this situation. 6. We suggest you look at the glass in the patio door windows the double glazing needs replacement.
We were very comfortable in the cottage, found it an excellent location and enjoyed sitting out on the patio for an evening drink with a lovely view.
A clean comfortable cottage. Nice quiet location close to Alnwick. Andrew was friendly and helpful, thank you. We had a great week. Would definitely go again.
Jessie
We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. So peaceful.and relaxing. We both slept better than we had in months as bed was so comfy. Such a lovely gesture to see a bottle of wine and to receive a box of fresh eggs for breakfast. Would definitely recommend and stay here again if down this way.
Fantastic location and lovely comfortable cottage. We had a great week. It was nice to come home after a day out and sit outside in the sun with a cuppa and watch the cows munching in the field. Thank you Andrew for the wine and the apples they were delicious.
Lovely cottage in beautiful country side with all the facilities you require. Central location for Alnwick and within easy reach of the Northumberland coast. Andrew was very welcoming and could not be more helpful and just to say thank you for our stay at Holly Cottage
Kelvin
Lovely cottage, Ideal location for exploring the area, quiet surroundings. Beautiful views over farm. Host helpful and pleasant.
Overall an excellent week. Andrew,the owner was very helpful upon arrival.
Lovely cottage and well kept with good facilities with stunning views across the countryside. Close by Alnwick so easy to get to and also central to many other places.
Jeffrey
We enjoyed our stay but feel the property does need some basic maintenance. sealant around bath, front door lock ect. That said we did appreciated the comfortable bed, constant hot water and quiet surroundings. Real shame the holidaymakers Reviews have not been acted on by Andrew the owner. The multitude of appeals for a Guest Book, instructions for the appliances ect. would in our opinion make the experience more enjoyable. Beautiful part of the UK though. .
Owner very helpful. Excellent comfortable bed. Loved the pitch black nights and no traffic noise. Must be paradise here in the summer months.
Maureen
Holly Cottage is a perfect little getaway to unwind and relax. We were away over Christmas and on our arrival the host had left us a bottle of wine and mince pies. There was a Christmas tree all lit up and lots of little Christmas decorations in the cottage. Views were lovely too. Some beautiful places to visit fairly locally. The host also checked in on us to make sure everything was ok. We will definitely be booking Holly Cottage again. Thank you Andrew.
We had a really lovely stay. Andrew and his family were so friendly and welcoming we can't thank them enough for our stay. We had a super relaxing stay it was nice to wake up to such an amazing view every morning and to be greeted by the cows in the field. The place was really clean and had everything we needed so no complaints. Bed was comfy, shower was good, TV worked fine, free parking just outside, the kitchen and appliances were easy to use and even on the super hot days we stayed there it never felt too hot inside which I thought was good. And it's in a good location too not too far from neighbouring villages and close to the seaside. Andrew went above and beyond on a couple of occasions and even gave us a lift into the village. Also loved meeting his little dog Honey. We will definitely be staying here again next time we are in Northumberland it suited us perfectly. Thanks ever so much for having us and hope to see you again soon!
Andrew
Great location and quiet property despite being on an active farm. Andrew, the owner greeted us soon after arrival and made sure we settled in. Area was great for evening walks along the river or restored railway line with a lot of wildlife around.
Quiet property with great views and sunsets. Located just outside Alnwick with good road connections to other towns and historic sites. A better sign on the entrance would confirm that you have found the property. Lack of a teapot was a surprise or we didn't find it. Enjoyed our stay.
Cottage is lovely and cosy, really well equipped. Great location, so handy for Alnwick town centre, Bamburgh, Holy Island, Seahouses for boat trips to Farne Islands Alnmouth with carpark just a short easy climb down to fabulous beach. The cottage position is really peaceful, and the views over the fields and hills are great. We enjoyed waking up in the morning and seeing cows and their calves over the fence. We had a fabulous week in the cottage. If going into Alnwick TC, there are several long stay car parks which are free! Greenwell Road, B, C and E, Dispensary street, Roxburgh place. We managed to get into Greenwell rd on the Sunday, and Dispensary street during the week when we visited the castle and the gardens. Short stay carparks use a disc payment 1, which are bought from various retailers or pubs, info is on the internet.
Robert
Good location friendly owner Kitchen could do with a little more storage and a few hooks for tea towel and hand towel. Otherwise very good would book again when I visit Northumberland.
Very convenient location for A1 and access to coast and inland. Quiet, which we liked, good parking space, just right for a couple. We deceided to come home early as we both tested positive for Covid, so informede the owner, allowed more time for sanitizing before next letting and it was poibntless staying when my wife in particular felt quite ill. We must come back as we were very disppointed to come home on a glorious sunny day. This is perhaps not all suitable for publicizing, but i am happf for you to select what you wish to use
Comfortable and well equipped cottage in a rural location but within walking distance of Alnwick and ideally situated for exploring the coastal area by car or bus. Very friendly and helpful owners ensured that our stay was an enjoyable one.
What a wonderful place in a lovely setting. The farm owners are friendly and welcoming the stay was that nice we didn't want to leave. Briilant
Holly Cottage provides ideal accommodation for 2 people and was very quiet and comfortable. Located just outside Alnwick it's an ideal base from which to explore the Northumbrian coast and we would have no hesitation in recommending it.
Cottage ideally placed for visiting coastal areas and only short walk to town of Alnwick
Holly Cottage is ideally placed to explore the beauty of North Northumberland. The cottage is well equipped and furnished. The owner, Andrew is very friendly and helpful, despite him being extremely busy running his 3 farms. The only slight criticism is the lack of any instructions for the various appliances. However most things are straightforward, we didn't use the washing machine, and with Andrew's help we sorted out how the living room heater worked. For any future visitors the switches that control the heat settings are on the right hand side of the heater near the bottom. The bottle of wine on our arrival and the fresh eggs were much appreciated.
Graham
Fantastic cottage with everything you need in a fabulous location
Cottage was exactly as advertised. Location was perfect. All the main places were in easy reach without being too far. We enjoyed watching the wildlife from outside the cottage and the inquisitive hens. A perfect place to explore the coast from. Andrew was very knowledgeable and friendly too.
Eunice
Lovely and comfortable cottage. Sat watching the cattle and the hares grazing. Lots of bird song and variety of birds to watch. Farmer and his family were very friendly.
Christine
Cottage very clean, everything you needed, warm, friendly host, 25 minute walk into Alnwick, will stay again, one useful thing needed would be instructions how to use appliances i. E. Oven
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