Alnwick Cottages

Holiday Cottages in Alnwick

Picturesque and surrounded by unspoilt countryside, Alnwick (pronounced Annick) is possibly one of Northumberland’s loveliest towns dominated by the awe inspiring seat of the Duke’s of Northumberland, Alnwick Castle, and nestling on the sloping banks of the River Aln.

With the magnificent castle so dominant this little town is sometimes known as the ‘Windsor of the North’, and was an important staging post on the Great North Road with travellers and horses taking their rest at the Old Cross Inn and White Swan.  Textiles and leather were town trades, plus rope making and fishing tackle works that still survive today.  The castle itself is a huge draw for visitors, appearing in Harry Potter and Elizabeth, together with its award-winning gardens, but Alnwick also offers a superb base for a cottage holiday within easy reach of Northumberland’s beautiful unspoilt coast, wildlife and heritage.

Things to do in Alnwick

It’s fair to say that Alnwick Castle and Alnwick Gardens are more than a day out and no two visits are ever going to be the same!  Sign up for Knight’s School, watch falconry displays, wander the stunning water gardens, climb one of the world’s largest tree houses or have a go at archery.  Enjoy the lavish state rooms renaissance art and archaeological treasures.  Plus, you’re in a super location to enjoy great cycling, walking, riding, golf and fishing.

If you like castles, check out Bamburgh and romantic Dunstanburgh.  Alnwick plays host to annual music and food festivals and you can join a boat trip from nearby Seahouses out to the nature reserves on the Farne Islands or the Holy Island of Lindisfarne.  Add to all this miles of empty golden beaches within a short drive and you’ve got a great cottage holiday to remember for all the family!