Guests say
Snowshill is a charming cottage praised for its spaciousness, quiet location, and stunning views. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, lovely garden, and the working farm setting. The hosts are noted for their friendliness and helpfulness, with special mentions of a delightful chocolate cake on arrival.
Reviews are mixed regarding cleanliness. While some guests found the cottage to be clean, others noted dirty floors, cobwebs, and leftover items from previous occupants, suggesting inconsistency in cleaning standards.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, stunning views, and proximity to beaches, towns, and attractions. Guests appreciate the peaceful setting on a working farm.
Most guests found the cottage comfortable, with a spacious layout and a lovely garden. However, there were concerns about feather bedding for those with allergies.
The cottage is equipped with necessary facilities, but some guests reported issues with cleanliness of utensils and lack of instructions for appliances. The property is described as dated, which may affect the perception of maintenance.
Guests mentioned a warm welcome with a chocolate cake, but also noted the absence of some expected items like milk and hand soap. It's important to note that such gifts are a kind gesture and may not be guaranteed.
About this property
Snowshill is a charming cottage in a beautiful rural setting just two miles from the market town of Alnwick.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Open Fire
Kitchen/dining room: 26" Freeview TV, Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Tumble Dryer, Washing Machine
Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Ground source central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . Enclosed garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. A perfect base for couples or small families wishing to explore coast and country. This spacious single storey cottage is furnished and equipped to provide comfortable accommodation. Giving a warm welcome with its cosy open fire in the living room, the kitchen is bright and airy and well-equipped. A large farmhouse table makes the perfect place to gather for breakfast or supper. There are three bedrooms and a bathroom with a bath with overhead shower. Outside is a pretty cottage garden with patio and table and chairs to sit and enjoy this peaceful and tranquil setting.
Snowshill is located about 2 miles north of the historic market town of Alnwick.This is a superb area in which to base your holiday as the surrounding countryside is wonderful. With the wild and lonely expanses of the heather-capped Cheviot Hills to the west or to the east, the beautiful 20-mile stretch of Heritage coastline, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Just two miles away is the historic market town of Alnwick with its castle, home to the Duke of Northumberland (and film location for Harry Potter’s Hogwarts), and is a popular visitor attraction. Take time to visit Alnwick Gardens, a spectacular interpretation of a formal garden, which includes a grand cascade waterfall and poison garden, as well as a restaurant set in the largest tree house in Europe! Don’t forget to visit Barter Books, and experience the second hand bookshop, set in the former railway station building which has open fires, interactive mural, model railway and café.
On the coast, just over 6 miles away is the picturesque coastal village of Alnmouth, where there is a beautiful stretch of beach, variety of good restaurants, pubs, tea rooms and gift shops, a great place to head with the family. Within a short drive are Craster, Dunstanburgh Castle and Newton by the Sea, where you can watch harbour life, shop for kippers, visit the historic castle ruins or take long walks along stunning coastline. At the end of the day return to your rural retreat for perfect relaxation. Beach 6¼ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
Snowshill, Paddock Cottage (ref 15201) and Cheviot View (ref 13062) can be booked together to accommodate up to 15 guests.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Alnwick Castle
- Bamburgh Castle
- Northumberland Country Zoo
Reviews (8)
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Confirmed Guest
A nice sized cottage, had everything we needed.It is in a nice location on the farm.It is a little bit dated but I guess that’s part of the charm.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage within easy reach of lovely beaches and town and villages and all popular attractions. Quiet location with stunning views
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Gemma
Had a lovely stay at Snowshill. The place is spacious and has a lovely little garden. It is located on a working farm, which we loved. Seeing the horses go by and watching the tractors and the combine harvesters was a bonus!The kitchen is well equipped, and we found pretty much everything we needed.We needed not to have feather pillows or duvets; on arrival Susan helped sort out other duvets and pillows for us, as several in the place are feather (worth being aware if you have allergies).It is a lovely quiet location; you do need a car to get to anywhere else unless you want a walk across fields or on the road.The place was generally clean, however if you looked closely in corners there were some cobwebs, so maybe a deeper dusting might be needed at times. However this was a small thing in our eyes and overall we had a great week.