Guests say
Guests have had a delightful stay at 'Up North', praising its cleanliness, well-stocked kitchen, and comfortable furnishings. The property's central location in Alnwick is appreciated for its convenience, despite the lack of on-site parking. The interior decor and spaciousness exceed expectations, contributing to a pleasant experience.
The property is consistently described as clean, with one review specifically noting it as 'wonderfully clean'. This suggests a high standard of cleanliness throughout.
The central location in Alnwick is highlighted as convenient and a good base for exploring the area. Although on-site parking is not available, free parking nearby is noted as easy to find.
The beds are generally found to be comfortable, with one guest finding them a bit too soft. The property is spacious enough for adults to be comfortable, indicating a good level of overall comfort.
The property is well-equipped, especially the kitchen. However, there are comments about the exterior needing attention, and the lack of a ground floor toilet could be a drawback for some guests.
There are no mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess 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 (5)
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Janice Kennedy
We absolutely loved Up North house! Unfortunately on approach to the property scaffolding is up as building work in progress! When opening the gate the path and outside of property needs attention! Lots of weeds , unsightly bins ( looking very, very grubby) not very inviting!!!Assured parking discs but non! House is lovely with everything you could possibly wish for! We would definitely return!
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Stephen Brown
A well presented cottage with plenty of space, finished to a high standard and very well equipped. The cottage is conveniently located in the centre of Alnwick and although parking was not provided on site, there was plenty of free parking very nearby to use.
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Melanie Westwood
The house was great-wonderfully clean and well stocked kitchen with everything that you might need.Good central location, enough space for 4 adults to be very comfortable.No parking on site but parking was very easy and free in any of the town’s many car parks.A good base for exploring all the area has to offer, would highly recommend Up North.