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Dodds Nook, Alnwick

The cottage hosts one double and one single bedroom on the first floor, alongside a bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. The ground floor has an open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire. There is central heating and kitchen amenities include electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher. For entertainment there is a TV, Radio, WiFi and a selection of books. Fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included. There is a designated parking place. Two well-behaved, small-to-medium size dogs are welcome. Smoking is not permitted. The nearest shop and pub are 0.1 miles away. Note: The street is non-accessible by car, designated parking bay is on nearby residential street. Note: The stairs up to the first floor are steep, please take care. Dodds Nook welcomes two couples or a group of four for a pleasant holiday in the heart of Alnwick.

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Accommodation Details

1 x double bedroom, 1 x single bedroom. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC. Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire

Nestled down a quiet, residential street in Alnwick, Northumberland is this charming cottage, Dodds Nook. Although a peaceful setting, the cottage rests in the heart of Alnwick and close to fantastic amenities, making this a wonderful base for two couples or a group of four. An allocated parking space is available on a nearby residential street, before heading down the pedestrianised Upper Dodds Lane to find your home-away-from-home. Be welcomed by an attractive, open-plan living space that offers rest and refuge after the day's adventures; impressive artwork and décor makes Dodds Nook a homely, characterful setting and is also a pet-friendly cottage, welcoming two well-behaved dogs of small-to-medium size, so you don't have to leave your canine companion at home! The group's chef can prepare a delicious evening meal in the kitchen area, equipped with electric oven, hob and a fridge with ice box, whilst the rustic dining table with bench seating is set for four guests. Switch on the radio or TV and sink into the plush corner sofa, whilst the warmth of the electric fire adds extra comfort on colder days. Climb the stairs to find beautiful, heavy oak doors leading into two double bedrooms and a bathroom; the first double features sloped ceilings and Velux window, alongside built-in storage to unpack your belongings, whilst the second double is a snug room with a quaint cottage window overlooking the pretty cottage courtyard area. After trekking along Northumberland's coast, a contemporary bathroom with bath and shower over welcomes you to toast your towel on the heated towel rail and freshen up for the evening. You'll be around the corner from the attractions of a historic market town, including Alnwick's marketplace hosting a variety of stalls every Saturday; plenty of restaurants and pubs invite you to take a break from cooking, whilst Alnwick Castle is the perfect spot to wander through abundant gardens and admire the historic setting, famous for being the site of Hogwarts School in the Harry Potter films! Northumberland boasts a variety of spectacular sights to suit all guests, including Alnmouth resting on the east coast in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where guests can walk, cycle or horse ride along the dramatic landscape, take a picnic to the tranquil beach or stop off at The Old School Gallery to admire the work of local, independent artists. Bamburgh lies further north of Dodds Nook and is a must-visit for history lovers to tour Bamburgh Castle, with extraordinary grounds and rooms to explore and overlooking a pristine beach or pack your clubs and head to Bamburgh Castle Golf Club. A perfect base to start your adventure through Northumberland National Park, Rothbury is home to traditional pubs and eateries, the spectacular National Trust Cragside country home surrounded by woodland or take a gentle stroll along the picture-perfect riverside. Venture into Northumberland National Park to escape the hustle and bustle in one of Britain's least visited National Parks, with fresh air, remote footpaths and plenty of hidden gems offering breath-taking, panoramic views. Choose Dodds Nook as your holiday home to explore the history and landscapes of Northumberland.

Alnwick Castle dominates the picturesque and ancient market town of Alnwick. The small alleys have remained mostly unchanged, and the Market Place, with its stone cross, is the town's focal point and excellent location for the weekly Saturday market. Alnwick has a diverse range of shops, pubs, and restaurants, as well as plenty of attractions, including miles of golden sand beaches, multiple castles, and boat tours to the famous Farne Islands.

Amenities & Facilities

Gas central heating with electric fire. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, Nespresso coffee machine, dishwasher. TV, Radio, WiFi, selection of books and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Designated parking place. Two well-behaved, small-to-medium size dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 0.1 miles. Note: Upper Dodds Lane is non-accessible by car, designated parking bay is on nearby residential street. Note: The stairs up to the first floor are steep, please take care.

Location Details

Alnwick Castle dominates the picturesque and ancient market town of Alnwick. The small alleys have remained mostly unchanged, and the Market Place, with its stone cross, is the town's focal point and excellent location for the weekly Saturday market. Alnwick has a diverse range of shops, pubs, and restaurants, as well as plenty of attractions, including miles of golden sand beaches, multiple castles, and boat tours to the famous Farne Islands.

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Thu 21st Few clouds 4°C -3°C 19mph 0.0mm 997mb
Fri 22nd Few clouds 4°C 0°C 20mph 0.0mm 1,003mb
Sat 23rd Rain and snow 11°C 0°C 30mph 14.1mm 995mb
Sun 24th Moderate rain 14°C 8°C 27mph 2.3mm 985mb
Mon 25th Scattered clouds 9°C 7°C 36mph 0.0mm 988mb
Tue 26th Moderate rain 11°C 8°C 34mph 7.0mm 1,003mb
Wed 27th Light rain 11°C 9°C 21mph 8.1mm 986mb

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