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Alnwick Holiday Cottages

Alnwick is set on the River Aln in Northumberland. It is a medieval market town that boasts an impressive castle and a bustling, cobbled market place. The town is a also an administrative centre for the Alnwick district and proves an ideal base for exploring the picturesque surroundings. We've provided details about Alnwick cottages which follows this guide.

Originally an agricultural town, Alnwick became popular during medieval times as a staging post due to its position on the Great North Road, between Edinburgh and London. And the town manages to retain many of its historical features with a number of cobbled streets, and narrow passageways that wind their way through the town.

Alnwick Castle is the town's most notable attraction and dates back to the 12th century. It was originally home to the great Percy Family before falling into ruins following the great border wars. It remained in this state for 2000 years before being restored during the 18th and 19th century by the Dukes of Northumberland. The castle has spacious grounds, a 14th century dungeon and impressive towers that overlook the village.

The beautiful Alnwick Gardens, which lies next to the castle has an ornamental garden consisting of over 15 000 plants as well as a number of picturesque weirs and fountains. It is one of the town's must-visit attractions. The same is true of Alnwick's coast which consists of over 20 miles of golden beaches. Inland, the wooded vales of the Simonside Hills provide additional incentive for those keen on experiencing the region on foot. Details about Alnwick cottage holidays can be found below.

Mariner's Cottage - Alnwick cottages with Cottages 4 You
Dating from the 19th century, this Alnwick cottage entry can be found in Amble, which is around 8 miles from Alnwick. It is set in AONB designated land and is within a short distance of Northumberland's heritage coast. The ground floor has a living room with dining area and kitchen. There are 2 bedrooms upstairs, one with a four-poster bed and en-suite shower room. Sleeps 3 and is available for winter breaks.

Reivers Cottage - Alnwick cottage holidays from Cottages 4 You
Located in the Cheviot Hills in Northumberland National Park, these cottages are a 25 minute drive from Alnwick and a close distance from a number of attractions such as the beaches of Bamburgh and Chillingham Castle. The lounge has a wood-burning stove, french doors which lead to the garden and 3 bedrooms that sleep 6. There's also an enclosed garden For details about Alwick cottages see the link above.