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1 Redsteads

Howick, near Alnwick, Northumberland
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Working farm
Enclosed garden / patio
Beach within easy reach
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Semi-detached cottage on a working farm within Howick Hall Gardens
  • Sit out in the lovely garden or relax in the sunroom
  • Your stay includes access to the gardens and arboretum

Property code: OC-NB1986

Experience a getaway within the stunning Howick Hall Gardens in this beautiful semi-detached cottage perched upon working farmland. Strolls with your contented canines will not be in short supply due to its rural location, while the famous Northumberland coastline sits a mere 3 miles away.

Let yourselves into this two-storey country cottage, where you’ll be greeted with a lovingly furnished interior. Make yourself a fresh pot of tea and nibbles for your faithful friends in the country-style kitchen, complete with a table laid for four and pretty views over the enclosed rear garden. This sociable space is perfect for you and your guests to have a glass or two while chatting into the night or retire to the living room, where plump sofas invite you to relax while your pups find a place to rest their beds. Go for one last walkies before bedtime and then store sandy boots and doggie leads in the external utility. Upstairs, a king-size and a twin bedroom, both with charming views, invite you to re-energise for the next day. In the morning, make the most of the incredible grounds by taking your furry friends out for their morning stretch.

Bundle up your favourite people and wander the Howick Hall Gardens and Arboretum, an ancestral seat of Earls Grey since 1319, and incidentally, where the name of the popular tea made its name. Secluded woodlands and groomed landscapes await you and your pups. Dogs are welcomed before 10.30am or after 6pm in the arboretum, and provide wonderful walks with all the family. To feel the sand between your toes, the little gem of Howick Beach is a small but beautiful site, revealing cliffs, caves and coves and is renowned for its coasteering adventures and rock pooling.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 twin that can be made into a super-king-size bed on request
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 shower room with a walk-in shower and WC, 1 bathroom with a shower over the bath and a WC
  • Electric oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave
  • External utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request when booking
  • Smart TV
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Lovely rear garden with outdoor seating – the garden is enclosed but not totally secure for dogs
  • Private parking for 2 cars on gravelled area
  • Pub, shop and beach 2 miles
  • Children should not be unsupervised by the nearby farm pond
  • Please note that this cottage is on a working farm
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 09:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Elliot Albiston

This property is personally managed by Elliot.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 22 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Pam 12th May 2026

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The cottage had all we needed. It was lovely to be able to sit in the conservatory in the sunshine.

Reviewed by Sheila 4th October 2025

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Reviewed by Francis 27th September 2025

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It is a perfect situation away from the "honeypot" villages of the Northumberland coast but still close enough to enjoy them, and absolutely ideal for dog owners to be able to enjoy the Arboretum by walking from the door. Also walking distance from the coast path. Very comfortable, warm and thoughtfully furnished.

Reviewed by Tracy Jane 20th September 2025

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Beautiful cottage with all the facilities required in very quiet location. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Maureen 7th September 2025

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The cottage was very comfortable, and the super king size bed so comfortable, slept well and loved waking up to the cows mooing and watching them from the bedroom window, waiting for the farmer to deliver their hay.

Reviewed by Melanie 23rd August 2025

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Peace and quiet in a beautiful cottage

Reviewed by Stephen 26th July 2025

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Wonderful location and our July visit coincided with cows with their calves and swallows flying all around for constant entertainment along with great local walks.

Reviewed by Clare 17th May 2025

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Fantastic cottage - brilliantly located, clean and well equipped. We would book again.

Reviewed by Angie 5th May 2025

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In a good location - not far from the coast, yet on a working farm. Very well equipped and comfortable. Lovely view from bedroom window. Any problems we had were dealt with very quickly. Anna, the housekeeper welcomed us as we arrived. Thank you.

Reviewed by Katherine 27th April 2025

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Reviewed by Anne 10th February 2025

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Attractive cottage, very well equipped and furnished and very central for visiting places of interest, either by car or on foot. Would be lovely in spring to visit Arboretums azaleas and rhododendrons and gardens. Housekeeper (Anna) called on us and was very welcoming and helpful.

Reviewed by Peter 9th January 2025

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We loved our time at the cottage. It was very clean and had everything we needed. The location on the farm and the area was all excellent. I would come back again and hope to!

Reviewed by Phillip 19th October 2024

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Very well equipped and comfortable property.

Reviewed by Michael 6th October 2024

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A lovely well equipped Cottage in a very quiet location with a large secure garden for our dog.It is within easy reach of many beautiful beaches.

Reviewed by Tracy Jane 21st September 2024

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Fantastically quiet location. Spacious & airy. Comfortably contemporary, with all the mod cons.

Reviewed by Susan 15th September 2024

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The cottage is very comfortable and well equipped, clean and well maintained. The situation is good for visiting the beautiful coast and wonderful beaches. It was good that we had passes to visit the gardens at Howick Hall and the cafe served very fresh sandwiches!

Reviewed by Samantha 31st August 2024

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Great location for exploring. Coastal walk close by. Large enclosed garden for dog.

Reviewed by Melanie 24th August 2024

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An absolute gem of a property. Extremely comfortable with a lovely, safe garden.Our second visit and the standard remains impeccable. A most peaceful rural location with excellent walks through the estate arboretum. Lots to visit and not travel too far and great places to eat.

Reviewed by Mandy 3rd August 2024

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Lovely clean comfortable cottage. Great location. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Kerry 13th July 2024

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Reviewed by Paul 29th June 2024

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A lovely cottage, wonderfully situated for peace and quiet with walking access to the sea for bathing. A perfect base for access to a wonderful area and the many walks and wonderful towns in the North East including Edinburgh and the Borders.

Reviewed by Patricia 16th June 2024

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Lovely cottage in lovely location. Would book again. Home from home.

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