Guests say
Up North cottage in Alnwick receives high praise for its central location, spacious and beautifully decorated interiors, and excellent cleanliness. Guests consistently mention the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and thoughtful touches throughout. While parking is not on-site, free parking is readily available nearby. Some minor issues were noted, such as tricky gate access, outside maintenance, and occasional delays with cleaning, but these did not detract from an overwhelmingly positive experience. The property is an ideal base for exploring Alnwick and Northumberland, with many guests eager to return.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as spotlessly clean and well presented, with only one mention of a delayed check-in due to cleaning. Overall, guests are very satisfied with the cleanliness.
The location is repeatedly described as excellent, central, and convenient for exploring Alnwick and the surrounding area. Guests appreciate being close to amenities, attractions, and restaurants.
Guests find the cottage spacious, comfortable, and well decorated, with good beds and a relaxing atmosphere. A few minor comments about bed softness and stairs, but overall comfort is highly rated.
The property is praised for its well-equipped kitchen, modern bathrooms, and thoughtful amenities such as a spa bath and air conditioning. Some minor issues with the gate and outside area are noted, but facilities are generally excellent.
There are no specific mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful gestures in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Spacious, three storey property providing home from home accommodation for a family, couples or group of friends.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: 40" Freeview Smart TV
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Slow Cooker, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Bathroom: Spa Bath, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack.. Public car park free of charge nearby. No smoking. Please note: Sorry, no hen or stag parties. Steps in grounds.. Up North, as it is fondly named by its owners is a 3 storey Grade 11 listed townhouse, tucked away just behind the high street in Alnwick. Perfectly located to get out and about on foot with convenient access to all shops / various supermarkets, bars and restaurants. The property boasts generous and comfortable accommodation and is perfect for a group of friends or family gathering.
On the ground floor, a welcoming, well equipped kitchen has everything you need for your stay with the added perk of a Tassimo coffee machine for your early morning coffee. A large extendable dining table makes a great place to enjoy brunch or supper or spread out your walking maps to plan your adventures. The living room is spacious with a large comfortable sofa and Smart TV. The first floor boosts a large bedroom with a zip and link super kingsize bed, which can be changed to two single beds on request at the time of booking. The luxurious bathroom has an amazing double ended Spa bath complete with mood lighting and is the perfect relaxing treat. The second floor has a king size bedroom with en-suite shower room, and the third bedroom has a comfortable double bed.
The centre of Alnwick is literally a few steps away, and enjoys an array of facilities including a weekly market in the market square (Thursday and Saturday), cinema/playhouse, restaurants, independent shops, and variety of pubs. It is within short walking distance of Alnwick Castle, the Alnwick Gardens with its extraordinary Treehouse Restaurant, and Barter Books, a large second-hand bookshop located within an ornate Victorian railway station. Also nearby is the Alnwick Playhouse: a restored 1930s cinema, which incorporates a theatre and music venue, with a charming bar and café. Alnwick bus station is a 3-minute walk from the property, with buses serving the coast of Northumberland, including Alnmouth, Craster and Bamburgh, and travelling as far north as Berwick-upon-Tweed, and south as far as Newcastle. Alnmouth train station is just a 10-minute drive from Alnwick and provides a regular service to and from Newcastle and Edinburgh.
Northumberland is very popular for walking and cycling holidays and is also famous for its historical sites and wildlife. Up North is an excellent choice for those seeking family size accommodation within the attractive, popular town of Alnwick giving easy access to explore the beautiful 20 mile stretch of Heritage coastline designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to the east, and the wild and lonely expanses of the heather-capped Cheviot Hills to the west, with several beaches within 20 minutes’ drive away. Beach 5 miles.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are large gaps between banister spindles.
There are steps within the property.
Approach to property is by a rough or gravel track.
No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.
Nearby points of interest
- Alnwick Castle
- Bamburgh Castle
- Northumberland Country Zoo
Reviews (18)
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Vicky Mclellan
Fab little cottage in an excellent location. Very well equipped. Comfortable beds, good air conditioning units which were needed as we were lucky to hit some hot weather. Great weekend had. Would definately stay again.
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Pam Hurst
We loved staying at Up North. The cottage is in a great location where all the amenities and attractions of Alnwick are just a walk away. Parking arrangements worried us before we got there but there are plenty of free long stay car parks, we used the one at the top of Pickwick Lane. The Market Tavern across the road is terrific. The only thing we couldn’t find was a shaver plug for my husband’s razor, but we bought an adapter easily.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely short stay. The cottage is in an excellent location and was very easy to access. It is well equipped and comfortable. A great base for a holiday in Northumbria.