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Sparrow House, Alnwick

Sleeps up to 8
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 4

Sparrow House is a spacious four-bedroom holiday cottage in Alnwick, Northumberland. This property sleeps eight guests across thoughtfully arranged accommodation. Off-road parking for two cars makes arrival simple, with extra on-street spaces available.

Alnwick offers independent shops, bars and restaurants within walking distance. A footpath from the cul-de-sac leads directly to the town centre. The Northumberland coast sits just 4. 5 miles away at Alnmouth Beach.

The master bedroom features a king-size bed with Smart TV and en-suite bathroom including freestanding bath and walk-in shower. A double bedroom provides comfortable sleeping space while the twin converts to super-king-size on request and includes a Smart TV.

 

About Sparrow House

Sparrow House is a spacious four-bedroom holiday cottage in Alnwick, Northumberland. This property sleeps eight guests across thoughtfully arranged accommodation. Off-road parking for two cars makes arrival simple, with extra on-street spaces available.

Alnwick offers independent shops, bars and restaurants within walking distance. A footpath from the cul-de-sac leads directly to the town centre. The Northumberland coast sits just 4.5 miles away at Alnmouth Beach.

The master bedroom features a king-size bed with Smart TV and en-suite bathroom including freestanding bath and walk-in shower. A double bedroom provides comfortable sleeping space while the twin converts to super-king-size on request and includes a Smart TV. A bunk bedroom with full-sized bunks completes the sleeping arrangements. The kitchen/diner includes a five-burner gas range plus a dishwasher, and a tumble dryer is in the adjoining boot room.

Alnwick Gardens sits within walking distance while Alnwick Castle (1.1 miles, 4 minutes) and Dunstanburgh Castle (9.3 miles, 18 minutes) offer excellent days out. Alnmouth Beach provides coastal walks and sandy shores.

Two pets welcome in this family-friendly base. Sparrow House combines town centre access with Northumberland countryside exploration. Check which dates are free and book your Alnwick stay for the whole group.

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Sparrow House Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Sparrow House during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Northumberland's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Alnwick Garden
Distance: 0.7 miles (2 min drive)
NE66 1YU
Alnwick Castle
Distance: 1.1 miles (4 min drive)
NE66 1NQ
Warkworth Castle
Distance: 7 miles (12 min drive)
NE65 0UJ
St Paul's Memorial Garden
Distance: 0.9 miles (3 min drive)
NE66 1TU
Blue
Distance: 1.6 miles (4 min drive)
Long Crag
Distance: 10.9 miles (22 min drive)
Lidl
Distance: 0.5 miles (2 min drive)
NE66 2QL
Barter Books
Distance: 0.5 miles (2 min drive)
NE66 2NP
The Farm Bakery
Distance: 0.9 miles (3 min drive)
NE66 1SS
Alnmouth Station
Distance: 3.5 miles (8 min drive)
NE66 3QF
Alnwick Bus Station
Distance: 1 mile (3 min drive)
NE66 1NJ
Newcastle International Airport
Distance: 37.3 miles (1 hr 2 min drive)
NE13 8BZ
Alnwick Garden
Distance: 0.7 miles (2 min drive)
NE66 1YU
Alnwick Castle
Distance: 1.1 miles (4 min drive)
NE66 1NQ
Warkworth Castle
Distance: 7 miles (12 min drive)
NE65 0UJ
St Paul's Memorial Garden
Distance: 0.9 miles (3 min drive)
NE66 1TU
Blue
Distance: 1.6 miles (4 min drive)
Long Crag
Distance: 10.9 miles (22 min drive)
Lidl
Distance: 0.5 miles (2 min drive)
NE66 2QL
Barter Books
Distance: 0.5 miles (2 min drive)
NE66 2NP
The Farm Bakery
Distance: 0.9 miles (3 min drive)
NE66 1SS
Alnmouth Station
Distance: 3.5 miles (8 min drive)
NE66 3QF
Alnwick Bus Station
Distance: 1 mile (3 min drive)
NE66 1NJ
Newcastle International Airport
Distance: 37.3 miles (1 hr 2 min drive)
NE13 8BZ

Is Sparrow House Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
The bunk bedroom has full-sized bunks and a cot, highchair and stairgate are available on request. Alnwick Castle (1.1 miles, 4 min drive) is the setting for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films. Lilidorei play village at Alnwick Garden is 0.9 miles (3 min drive) away and the Lions Den playground is 0.8 miles (2 min drive) away.
For Couples
The master bedroom has a king-size bed, Smart TV and an en-suite with a freestanding bath and walk-in shower. The sitting room has an electric fire for evenings in. Independent bars and restaurants are a short walk away, including Di Sopra, an Italian restaurant 0.8 miles (2 min drive) away. Dunstanburgh Castle is 9.3 miles (18 min drive) up the coast.
Pet Friendly
Sparrow House welcomes two well-behaved dogs. The wrap-around garden has lawn and patio areas but is not fully secure, so keep dogs supervised. A footpath leads from the cul-de-sac to the town centre, with a pub 0.2 miles away. Alnmouth Beach is 4.5 miles away and the River Aln is one mile away.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Sparrow House

Station Buffet

Located 0.5 miles (2 min drive) from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 2NP

The Plough

Located 0.7 miles (2 min drive) from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 1PN

Ristorante Tirreno

Located 0.7 miles (2 min drive) from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 1PR

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Sparrow House

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, Sparrow House does not have a hot tub. The property does feature an en-suite bathroom with a freestanding bath in the master bedroom for relaxation.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, Sparrow House welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs. Please note the wrap-around garden is not fully enclosed, so supervision may be needed.
How many people does Sparrow House sleep?
The cottage sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms: one king-size, one double, one twin (convertible to super-king) and one bunk room. Two bathrooms serve all guests comfortably.
What parking is available?
Off-road parking for two cars is provided at the property. Additional on-street parking is available directly in front of the house for larger groups.
Is the property suitable for families with young children?
Yes, the cottage provides a cot and highchair on request. The bunk bedroom suits children well and the cloakroom on the ground floor adds practical convenience.
What kitchen facilities are included?
The kitchen has a five-burner gas range, electric oven, freestanding fridge/freezer, under-counter fridge and dishwasher, while the utility room has a microwave and washing machine and the boot room has a tumble dryer. A Phillips L'OR coffee maker and slow cooker are also provided.
How far is Sparrow House from the beach?
Alnmouth Beach is 4.5 miles away and the River Aln is just one mile from the property. Alnmouth railway station is 3.5 miles (8 min drive) away.
What shops and pubs are nearby?
A shop sits 0.3 miles away and a pub just 0.2 miles from the cottage. The town centre is reachable via a convenient footpath from the cul-de-sac.

Sparrow House Reviews

Deborah
Brilliant location . within walking distance for town and supermarkets and castle etc.. plenty of space for 4 adults and 2 children. well equipped and very clean. Maintenance company very responsive to our wasps nests!!! Maybe an outside rotary clothes line would have been handy. Overall the house was exactly what we expected and would be very happy to return .
Michael
Property is in a nice residential area and is good for advertised number of people. It is a 10 min walk to town centre. House was clean and in good condition. House well kitted out and had everything we needed. Loads of supermarkets close by. Full range from Aldi to Marks. Drive good for SUV and seven seater. 5 mins from A1. We had a very good holiday.
Richard
Second time staying at Sparrow and enjoyed it again. Only slight complaint we had was bushed badly overgrown on drive making it difficult but gardener arrived on day we were leaving anyway.
Stayed at Sparrow House for about a week back end of July and would fully recommend. Ideal location with Alnwick centre including castle and gardens just a short walk away 10mins or so, quick and easy access to A1 and very close to supermarkets Sainsbury's, Aldi, Lidl so you can stock up! Overall, house is very spacious and well maintained however will mention that the upstairs floorboards can be a bit creaky. Can be a bit of a tight turnsqueeze onto the drive and the hedges need a trim may not be an issue when others visit but otherwise ample space for two cars.
Lovely property within easy 10 minutes walking distance to Alnwick Town centre. Property well equipped, very comfortable and spotlessly clean. Having dogs it would be preferable if the rear garden was secured as there are no gates on driveway preventing access to road. The shower in shared bathroom was unuseable as water either scalding or cold, have mentioned this to Sykes. There also seems to have been some confusion with Sykes over bed configuration which was not as we requested. I think possibly this is to do with the link Sykes use when requesting bed configuration.
Sparrow House was a great find. We loved our week there, it was spacious, clean and a great central location to visit Northumberland which we loved couldnt fault it
Hollie
Overall a really lovely property, a big space so ideal for our family weekend away and kept to a high standard. Close to town, off street parking and close to all amenities inc Alnwick attractions. We found a handy lane which got us to Alnwick Gardens quickly. Allows dogs which is a bonus. Here are our thoughts broken down into positive and negative Positive All of the above and the space was ideal for our needs really. Lovely area and the booking process with Sykes was easy. We didnt use the garden due to time of year but it could be used. Quiet area. Cost was reasonable for size of the place and all on offer. Good customer service from Sykes hadrians cottages with issues see below. Negative we arrived slightly earlier than check in time on Friday and let ourselves into the property to put some food into the fridge. Our plan was to go to town until proper check in time. Around 3pm the house had still not been cleaned from previous guests. Bins full, beds not stripped or cleaned and coffee cups in the bathroom. We phoned Sykes who confirmed that the property had been missed and it was lucky we had phoned to alert them to this as it was not on the list to be cleaned for our arrival. We vacated again and cleaners came but still in the property after actual check in time and we had plans to use the house at this time. Had we not phoned, Im not sure what would have happened with cleaning and starting our stay the property was then cleaned but some issues used coffee cups from previous guests left in bathroom, the welcome pack was not swapped over so contained biscuits and jam which had been used by previous guests our dog discovered dog bones left by a previous dog which worried us about attention to detail given cleaning issues above thanks for dog welcome pack WiFi did not work the entire time we were there which mean smart tvs would not work I can see this had been raised previously. This needs to be looked at asap. would be great to have gate or fence installed for small children and dogs as the garden is open to the road hot tub would be an excellent addition! bushes need to be cut back on narrow entrance to drive and driveway very dark and narrow so a difficult angle to get cars in thanks for the torches! Overall a good stay and we would come back!
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