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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 also an administrative centre for the Alnwick district and provides a convenient base from which to explore 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. It 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. Alnwick's coast is also a popular attractions and consists of over 20 miles of golden beaches. Inland, the wooded vales of the Simonside Hills provide an ideal setting for Alnwick cottage holidays.
Mariner's Cottage - Alnwick cottages with Cottages 4 You
Dating from the 19th century, this Alnwick cottage is situated in Amble, 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. The holiday property sleeps 3 and is available for winter breaks. Follow the link for a wider range of self catering cottages in and around the Alnwick area.
Reivers Cottage - Alnwick cottage holidays from Cottages 4 You
Located in the Cheviot Hills in Northumberland National Park, these self catering cottages are a 25 minute drive from Alnwick and within a close distance to 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 can sleep up to 6 people. There's also an enclosed garden For details about Alwick cottages and other holiday cottages see the link above.
Alnwick self catering attractions and amenities
Our Alnwick self-catering section includes additional info about popular visitor attractions, outdoor activities and entertainment in the vicinity of Alnmouth. We've also provided details of local shops and supermarkets should you need to stock up during your break.
Outdoor Activities
The trails and bridleways that wind their way around the countryside are popular with cyclists and ramblers. Some of the best include Hadrian's Cycleway, the Coast and Castles Cycle Route and Reivers Cycle Route - all of which take riders past some of the most significant landmarks in Northumberland. The region also has an extensive public footpath system which connects towns and runs past cosy country pubs. There is also a number of golf courses nearby such as Foxton and Bamburgh Golf Course.
Food and drink
Lilburn's in Paikes Street is a popular bistro which is open from 10am, Monday to Saturday - it serves snacks or three course meals and is run by a friendly couple. The Art House Restaurant, located in the town centre serves excellent food and is decorated with modern art and photography from international artists. Notable pubs include the Coach Inn on the main street and the Ship Inn which is situated on Newton Square - it has its own brewery and is renowned for its excellent pub food.
History and Culture
A number of fairs are run during Spring including a Fair Trade European Market and the Rothbury Street Fair, which features a number of stalls selling local crafts - both take place during
May. The
Rothbury Country Music Festival is also popular and is held during July. Entry to the previously mentioned
Alnwick Castle ranges between £4.95 to £11.95 - it's open from 10-5pm.
Supermarkets and shops
There's an Iceland Supermarket and a Boots Chemist on
Bondgate Within. For toiletries, see the Co-op pharmacy which is situated on Infirmary Close near the centre of town.
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