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The Bathing House

Alnwick, Northumberland
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Increased accessibility
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • A unique, historic property in a secluded location, offering complete privacy and tranquillity
  • Perched on the very edge of the sea with panoramic views of rolling waves and endless skies
  • Relish the grandeur and comfort of this spacious, luxurious and elegantly decorated house
Property code: OC-NB209

Once a family retreat for the British prime minister Earl Grey, this beautifully updated Grade II-listed cottage makes a fabulous getaway for up to six guests seeking an idyllic getaway in a stunning part of Northumberland. With ample space for a pair of canine companions to tag along, the property enjoys glorious panoramic views out to sea. Featuring a wood burner in an inglenook fireplace, exposed stonework and window seats, this unique cottage is perched above the rocks and sandy coves in a secluded spot along a tranquil stretch of coast.

Approaching the cottage along a 400-metre private track, the ground floor features a country-style open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. With a wood burner set in the inglenook, and plenty of seating including a window seat, the lounge is a perfect spot for everyone to get together and unwind. There’s a delightful dining area to the back of the room, perfect for a family feast which you can rustle up in the stylish kitchen. There’s also a shower room and a spacious twin bedroom on the ground floor. Upstairs, the first floor has two relaxing bedrooms offering idyllic views: the double room looks out towards Dunstanburgh Castle, while the super-king-size room overlooks the sea. There’s also a refreshing family bathroom. The property has a lovely grassy terraced garden offering sea views beyond the stone wall. Featuring a BBQ and outdoor furniture, the private garden has plenty of space for your pets to run around as you enjoy a drink.

The area has a wealth of pet-friendly beaches including Craster, Beadnell Bay and Newton Haven, all within 11 miles. Dogs are welcome to help you explore Dunstanburgh Castle (2.5 miles) and Warkworth Castle (9.5 miles), and there are plenty of pet-friendly places to eat and drink in the vibrant town of Alnwick (7 miles).

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 super-king-size, 1 double, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, 1 shower room with WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Travel cot and highchair available – please bring your own cot mattress
  • Wood burner (logs provided)
  • TV, DVD player
  • Private grassed terrace garden with stone BBQ and garden furniture
  • Private parking for 2-3 cars
  • Outdoor storage
  • Shop and pub 3 miles, beach within 200 metres
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 09:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Beth Aiston

This property is personally managed by Beth.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 32 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Keith 7th April 2024

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Fantastic place, great location and we want to book it again for next year. Keith

Reviewed by Gill 10th March 2024

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For a coastal retreat there can hardly be a better location. Well supplied, warm and cosy. Great views, the ever-present sea and lovely walks provided everything we wanted.

Reviewed by Helen 8th January 2024

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The Bathing House is an exceptional holiday house and we feel privileged to have spent a week there. The situation is stunning. Hearing the roar of the sea as we lay in bed, or sitting on the window seat upstairs watching the crashing waves, whilst warm and cosy was wonderful. We also dipped in the bathing pool below the house, which is a greatRead more way to start the day. Plenty of walks and cycle rides from the house or a short drive away, there's an OS map in the house for route planning. Before we arrived I had an email from the housekeeper, asking whether there was anything we needed on our arrival, this was a really lovely touch, and it was great to know that there was a contact should we have any problems, which we didn't. We arrived in the dark, but the house was warm and welcoming, spotlessly clean and very well equipped. Beds and sofas were really comfy, there was an unlimited supply of logs and kindling. Hope that we can visit again sometime. Hide

Reviewed by Trudy 24th December 2023

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Fabulous location and well appointed

Reviewed by Lisa 20th December 2023

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This cottage is fabulously located. The coast path runs right by the house, but this isn't intrusive. It is well-equipped and cosy, with some nice touches. There are some small features which show the history of the building, and its alterations over the centuries. Access is non-trivial requiring negotiation of a farm track and gates. A torch wouldRead more be a useful after dark. Hope to return soon Hide

Reviewed by Fiona 17th December 2023

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The best place we have stayed in. Considered refusing to leave.

Reviewed by Gillian 27th November 2023

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Reviewed by Geoff 12th November 2023

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Reviewed by David 8th October 2023

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Reviewed by Paul 1st October 2023

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Reviewed by Lorna 17th September 2023

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Reviewed by J 13th August 2023

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A unique property in a unique location , six adults shared this cottage easily and so did the dogs !

Reviewed by Bruce 23rd July 2023

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Reviewed by Tessa 3rd July 2023

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The Bathing House is a wonderful combination of outstanding location and top quality accommodation.

Reviewed by J 8th June 2023

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Lovely as always. Thank you to the team.

Reviewed by Karen 29th May 2023

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It would have scored higher but a couple of the mattresses were extremely uncomfortable and I found out this was a known issue.

Reviewed by Ian 29th May 2023

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A truly wonderful holiday home.

Reviewed by Lesley 21st May 2023

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Unique house. Stunning views

Reviewed by Katrina 30th April 2023

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Accuracy of property details. Very good communication.

Reviewed by Yvonne 23rd April 2023

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The Bathing House was just gorgeous. We had a wonderful week, and will be booking again.

Reviewed by Jan 9th April 2023

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Reviewed by Philip 19th March 2023

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Reviewed by Nigel 12th February 2023

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Bathing house was absolutely amazing, everything you could possibly need was available in the property. Views were stunning. Enjoyed every minute of our stay. Hopefully will return in the future.

Reviewed by Caroline 29th January 2023

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The master bed is very uncomfortable and really should be changed as soon as possible. Otherwise everything was very good.

Reviewed by Alexandra 9th January 2023

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This is a lovely property in an amazing location. Anna was very friendly and attentive when she came over. However, I feel, the correspondence from OC, imparts the information in a very emphatic manner which I found slightly off putting.

Reviewed by Helen 25th December 2022

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The kitchen does not seem adequately stocked for 6. There was only four of us and we struggled with finding dishes/pans that were large enough

Reviewed by M 13th November 2022

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Not impressed at having to leave by 9.00 Not impressed by a 250 security deposit, having visited this property 7 times before. Not impressed by availability for 2024 not accessible. Everything about the property is excellent

Reviewed by Lesley 16th October 2022

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Reviewed by Sarah 4th October 2022

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Reviewed by Suzanne 14th August 2022

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Beautiful old house. Perfect location. Some equipment needs updating eg hairdryer (although nit picking here!!) We completely loved our stay. Thank you

Reviewed by Fiona 29th May 2022

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We loved the Bathing House. Weve booked again for 2023. Would have been earlier If we could have.

Reviewed by Catherine 8th May 2022

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Wonderful property - another fabulous week. Original cottages need to update the information and instructions they give on how to use and leave the property asap. Fortunately we met the caretaker who explained that we didn't need to black sack everything as we left or leave the dishwasher full. The investment in new beds & bedding at the Bathing Read moreHouse is fantastic and certainly makes a massive difference. Hide

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