Ravenslaw House is a grand Scottish country house in Alnwick, Northumberland, built in 1892 as the home of William Hardy, a well-known fishing tackle manufacturer. The house has been lovingly preserved, with antiques, open fires and original wood flooring kept throughout. It's a proper manor-house holiday for big groups, not a standard cottage.

Alnwick itself sits just a short walk away, with restaurants, bars, independent shops and a market on your doorstep. Fancy a browse? Europe's largest second-hand bookstore is nearby too. Guests mention two supermarkets under five minutes on foot, handy for fresh bakery bread at breakfast. The coast at Alnmouth is about ten minutes by car and its beach welcomes dogs.

This is a nine-bedroom house that sleeps 18, split across three ground-floor bedrooms and six upstairs. Beds range from a super-king four-poster to king-size four-posters, a double and twins. Every bedroom has its own en-suite bath or shower room and several feature a rolltop, period or slipper bath. Downstairs you'll find a main lounge, dining room seating 18 at one long table, a conservatory and a small reading room, plus a grand piano for a sing-along.

Alnwick Castle and Alnwick Gardens are walkable from the front door. Warkworth Castle and the fishing port of Amble sit nearby along the coast. Cragside, the Armstrong estate near Rothbury, is a short car journey away. Northumberland National Park is also within easy reach by car for a full day out.

Perfect for a big family gathering or a milestone celebration, Ravenslaw House gives everyone space, comfort and a hot tub and sauna to unwind in after a day exploring. Book today for a memorable group stay in Alnwick.