About St Aidans

St Aidans is a five-bedroom holiday cottage in Alnwick, Northumberland. This spacious property sleeps 10 guests and welcomes up to two small dogs. The cottage features a private hot tub in the enclosed rear garden. You'll find off-road parking for three cars and a convenient location just 10 minutes' walk from Alnwick town centre.

Alnwick is a historic market town with narrow streets and a Saturday market. Alnwick Castle and Alnwick Garden are both within walking distance. The Northumberland coast offers beaches and coastal walks. The area provides excellent access to countryside walks and local attractions.

The accommodation includes four super-king-size bedrooms (convertible to twins) and one twin room. Three bedrooms have full en-suites. One has a toilet and basin. The fifth bedroom shares the family bathroom. Two bedrooms are located downstairs for easier access. The kitchen-diner has a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. The living room seats 10 with a woodburning stove and Smart TV.

Alnwick Castle (0.5 miles, 3 minutes) featured in Harry Potter films. Alnwick Garden (0.5 miles, 3 minutes) has Europe's largest cascading water feature. Bamburgh Castle (15 miles, 25 minutes) sits on the coast. Cragside House (14 miles, 25 minutes) offers Victorian mansion tours.

Perfect for large families and groups who want space and comfort. St Aidans combines excellent facilities with an outstanding location for exploring Northumberland.

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Need To Know

✓Central heating
✓Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, tumble dryer, kettle, toaster, coffee maker
✓Hot tub supplement for all bookings under 7 nights min £160
✓4x smart tvs
✓Super-fast fibre wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Highchair
✓Off-road parking for 3 cars with additional roadside parking
✓Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio, furniture
✓Pet-friendly
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.5 miles
✓Note: as of 13th dec 2025 - this property only accepts full weekly bookings during all school holidays commencing on fridays
✓, christmas & new year (arrival day may change)

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St Aidans Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding St Aidans 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 Castle

Distance: 0.5 miles

NE66 1NQ

Alnwick Garden

Distance: 0.5 miles

NE66 1YU

Bamburgh Castle

Distance: 15 miles

NE69 7DF

Northumberland Coast Path

Distance: 15 miles

NE66 3DX

Hulne Park

Distance: 1 mile

NE66 1UP

Brizlee Wood

Distance: 2 miles

NE66 2NW

Alnwick Town Centre

Distance: 0.5 miles

NE66 1TN

Barter Books

Distance: 0.6 miles

NE66 1TJ

Tesco Superstore

Distance: 0.8 miles

NE66 2EJ

Alnmouth Beach

Distance: 4 miles

NE66 2RJ

Warkworth Castle

Distance: 7 miles

NE65 0UJ

Cragside House

Distance: 14 miles

NE65 7PX

Alnwick Castle

Distance: 0.5 miles

NE66 1NQ

Alnwick Garden

Distance: 0.5 miles

NE66 1YU

Bamburgh Castle

Distance: 15 miles

NE69 7DF

Northumberland Coast Path

Distance: 15 miles

NE66 3DX

Hulne Park

Distance: 1 mile

NE66 1UP

Brizlee Wood

Distance: 2 miles

NE66 2NW

Alnwick Town Centre

Distance: 0.5 miles

NE66 1TN

Barter Books

Distance: 0.6 miles

NE66 1TJ

Tesco Superstore

Distance: 0.8 miles

NE66 2EJ

Alnmouth Beach

Distance: 4 miles

NE66 2RJ

Warkworth Castle

Distance: 7 miles

NE65 0UJ

Cragside House

Distance: 14 miles

NE65 7PX

Is St Aidans Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

St Aidans offers plenty for families with children. The enclosed rear garden provides safe outdoor space for play. Alnwick Castle is a 10-minute walk and featured in Harry Potter films. Alnwick Garden has a treehouse restaurant and water features. The cottage has a highchair and space for games. Beaches at Alnmouth and Bamburgh are within easy driving distance for sandcastle building and rock pooling.

For Couples

This property works better for groups than couples alone. The five-bedroom layout and capacity for 10 guests makes it oversized for two people. However, couples booking with friends would enjoy the hot tub and woodburning stove. The location near Alnwick Castle and Garden offers romantic walks. Each super-king bedroom has its own TV for privacy within a larger group booking.

Pet Friendly

St Aidans welcomes up to two well-behaved small dogs. The enclosed rear garden provides secure outdoor space for pets to play safely. A utility room includes a dedicated dog shower for cleaning muddy paws after countryside walks. Northumberland offers excellent dog-friendly beaches and coastal paths. Hulne Park is one mile away with woodland walks. The cottage is in a quiet residential area suitable for dogs.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at St Aidans

The Treehouse Restaurant

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 1YU

The Dirty Bottles

Located 0.6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 1UE

Barter Books Café

Located 0.6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 1TJ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about St Aidans

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, St Aidans has a private hot tub in the enclosed rear garden. There is a supplement of £160 minimum for all bookings that use the hot tub.

Is it pet friendly?

St Aidans welcomes up to two well-behaved small dogs. The property has an enclosed rear garden and a utility room with a dog shower for muddy paws.

How many people does St Aidans sleep?

The cottage sleeps 10 guests across five bedrooms. Four super-king-size bedrooms can convert to twins and there's one twin room.

How many bathrooms are there?

St Aidans has five bathrooms in total. Three bedrooms have full en-suite showers, one has an en-suite toilet and basin and there's a family bathroom with bath and shower.

Is there parking at the property?

Off-road parking is available for three cars. Additional roadside parking is also available if needed for larger groups.

How far is it to Alnwick town centre?

Alnwick town centre is a 10-minute walk from St Aidans. Alnwick Castle and Alnwick Garden are both within easy walking distance from the cottage.

What facilities are in the kitchen?

The kitchen has an electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Coffee maker, kettle and toaster are all provided.

Are there ground floor bedrooms?

Yes, two bedrooms are located downstairs. This makes St Aidans suitable for guests who prefer to avoid stairs or have mobility considerations.

St Aidans Reviews

Geraldine

Visited with 5 couples Great location with loads of things to do places to visit virtually on the doorstep. Within walking distance of lots of great restaurants & Alnwick castle & gardens The house is light, airy & spacious. Its decorated & furnished to a high standard. Beds are really comfortable. It was spotlessly clean Really well equipped kitchen Would definitely stay there again & recommend it to friends A few things Id like to mention to the owners, but not for publication as if I were the owners Id want to know as assuming they are paying for people to clean maintain the property there are a few chipped plates bowls some crockery had been put away dirty looked like straight out the dish washer the clock in the dining area needs new batteries bedside tables on both sides of all double beds would be great drain at side of house was blocked covered in leaves so overflowing we unblocked it need another kettle for 10 people another bigger fridge would be great as no where to chill drinks with fridge full of food for 10 people for a few days the hot tub wasnt really clean. Not so dirty we couldnt use it but there was sand at the bottom & leaves floating on top when we first opened the cover back garden could do with a tidy up would be nice if washing up liquid & dishcloths had been provided usually is when we stay anywhere. We take dishwasher tablets I want to stress the above in no way impacted our stay the house really is great

Dorcas

Absolutely fabulous property. Perfectly located to enjoy all Alnwick had to offer plus trips up and down the Northumberland coastline. Great for pets, the dog shower brilliant. Large airy rooms, everything you need in the kitchen. And a lovely garden, unfortunately weather meant we couldn't enjoy that fully. Would definitely return.

Barbara

Wow what a fabulous place St Aidans is! This is the second time I have stayed and it didnt disappoint. The garden and hot tub are great and the house is so comfortable and well equipped. Its so handy to be able to walk into Alnwick and by the river and to Barter Books no need to get the car out. Cannot recommend this property highly enough!

Doreen

The garden is very well tended and lovely to see. The house is very clean and well looked after. Really nice. Lots of nice touches and lovely decor. we have been to this property before and there has been upgrades. Which was nice to see. An electric car charger would be a great facility to add to this property. Its location to the town and attractions is ideal. Just a pleasant short walk. What did let it down on this occasion was the patio area around the hot tub. It needed sweeping and cleaning. There was quite a bit of debris around the hot tub and the lid was in need of a clean. we felt the need to deal with that before we could use it. The inside of the hot tub its self was clean and ready to use. Lovely seating area and setting. All that said we had a wonderful time. And we are very likely to visit for a 3rd time. Beautiful house with everything you need and more besides.

Rodney

We went as a party of three generations, with the eldest two nearing 80. The house itself was OK and had a groundfloor bedroom, obviating the need for climbing stairs. However, there were three ways into the house, each with steep steps outside and a high lip over each door frame clearly a challenge for those less able than they used to be. I feel strongly that this should be mentioned in the description. Also, the heating and hot water failed twice. We were told that this had happened previously, so it is clearly an issue requiring investigation.

The accommodation was excellent. It was clean, comfortable and very cosy. We did have an issue with the heating system but pleased to say it was dealt with very quickly. The location is great, a short walk to town but so peaceful and private. Our party of 9 had a great time and loved the hot tub. Would definitely recommend St. Aidans.

Angela

Stayed at st Aidans to celebrate a big birthday and couldnt have picked a better place. Plenty of space for all 10 of us. All the bedrooms were lovely and so many bathrooms. It was nice to have a big dining table that we could all sit round. A short walk into Alnwick so didnt need to take the car. We found a lovely shop called Turnbulls next to M&S which had the most amazing food so if you dont want to eat out you can get something special from there. We even stocked up to take some things home. We really hope to make it back sometime soon

Anthony

Absolutely fabulous house! !! A fantastic welcoming pack, including dog treats!! The kitchen was extremely well equipped and we particularly loved the large mugs for tea and coffee. The hot tub was great lovely and warm, large enough for a few adults and good powerful jets. Beds were comfy and the house was immaculately clean. The heating was a bit slow at times and we would have preferred a few extra toilet rolls for our large group of family members. The house was a tremendous place to stay and we would love to all return in the future!!!

Christine

St Aidens was absolutely amazing. ...we are a group of friends who go away together each year & this one was the best. It had everything you could need for a weekend away, close to all amenities Alnwick has to offer, the house itself is beautiful, we didn't use the hot tub, however, in summer months I'm sure it would be lovely to enjoy the stunning garden. The starter pack gave that additional extra something....fro. myself & my friends Thank You

Lovely property and we will book again. However some issues should be addressed no hot water upstairs at times due to boiler losing pressure downstairs bedroom ensuite toilet and sink very poor layout, loose toilet seat, cold tap spit out black bits and hot tap was scalding no toilet roll on arrival in that ensuite or toilet under stairs no towel provided for toilet under stairs only one small bedside lamp in large downstairs bedroom large downstairs bedroom could do with an easy chair for older guests. It was nevertheless one of the nicest cottages we have stayed in.

Accommodate is excellent, however the heating system was odd. The radiator in the downstairs green bathroom was on through the night. On the morning we were leaving there was no hot water in the main house only the downstairs bathrooms. Contacted the emergency no. Left in book at 8am but never got a call back as per text received. Could do with another outside light in the drive. There were a few other small suggestions which we left separately in the kitchen

Claire

We booked this house for our annual girls trip10 of us A lovely house to stay in and plenty room for 10 people. Great location to walk in to Alnwick or the surrounding areas. We had a problem with the porch door but someone came out and fixed it quickly but we did have access to get out so wasnt too much of a problem. The kitchen could do with a few more dishes to cook with but overall a great house to stay at and we will possibly visit again one day. The sykes watsapp was great for queries before hand and all solved before arrival. If The arrival time of 4pm could have been a little earlier of 3pm but we found things to do to wait for the arrival time so not a problem really

Yvonne

We can recommend St Aidan's highly! 5 bedrooms, all immaculate. The house is large enough so we didn't feel on top of each other, lots of space. 10 minutes walk into Alnwick, little shop on the doorstep for urgent supplies. Will be back next year.

The property is in a great location has great potential and could be a superb stay with a bit more care and attention. Unfortunately, our experience was let down by several maintenance and cleanliness issues that should be addressed. On arrival, the expected starter pack including logs, dishwasher tablets, and bin bags was missing, and although ground coffee was provided, there was no cafetire to use it with. The lounge floor had drink splashes and food debris, particularly under the large table stool which hadnt been properly cleaned. The space also felt dusty and in need of a deeper clean. There were several maintenance issues throughout the house a nonfunctional lamp in the downstairs back bedroom, a broken toilet roll holder, and a dirty toilet around base in the ensuite of that same room. The kitchen patio door was broken and had to be left open, which is far from ideal for security. Additionally, the patio heater lights didnt work and the back gate didnt feel secure. While the bathrooms looked stylish, most of the showers unfortunately soaked the floor when used, suggesting poor drainage or design. The beds throughout the property although comfy felt too short, which affected comfort. Overall, the finish of the house needs attention. With better upkeep and some basic fixes, it could be a fantastic place to stay but in its current state, it falls short of expectations for a 5 star property.

Barbara

Very well equipped house! There were ten of us and we loved it! All of us had comfortable and clean beds and bedrooms! We sat comfortably in the evening! Some games supplied! The hot tub was cold on arrival so we couldnt use it until later the next day when it was lovely!

We were really pleased with our stay. There was a lovely welcome pack with treats and essentials. The beds were very comfortable and the house was well furnished and equipped. We would definitely book again

The house was spotlessly clean, very comfortable and well equipped and in a great location for exploring Alnwick and surrounding areas. The hot tub was a bonus, as were the two downstairs bedrooms for those with mobility issues. Some minor issues need addressing but despite this, we had a lovely week in a beautiful house. Just a few small improvements and it would have been perfect.

Excellent property, spacious clean and very well equipped. Couldnt think of anything we needed that wasnt already there. The hot tub was well used and the patio area was well equipped with plenty of tables and chairs plus the barbecue. The dog also enjoyed the garden.

Had an issue with the hot tub which was fitted after a message to the owner, ... Had an issue with the hot tub which was fitted after a message to the owner, brilliant house with so much room, lovely welcome package of coffee, tea etc loved it from ages 2 to 85 with dogs too

Such a beautiful house equipped to a high standard and such attention to detail. A perfect holiday home for a group of people. The beds were the most comfortable we've ever slept in and plenty of bathrooms as well. A lovely big garden with good outdoor furniture, the use of a BBQ and a lovely hot tub.

The house was lovely and as described. Plenty of room in the house and garden. Lots of seating both inside and outside, plus BBQ and hot tub. Beds were comfortable. A great base for visiting other places in Nothumberland. Entrance to the parking is narrow but we got 3 cars on the drive. There is lots of parking available on the road directly outside the property. A property I am sure we will revisit as there is still so much of the area to see.

St Aiden's is a wonderful property, beautifully presented, spacious and very comfortable. In so many ways it was ideal for our group of 9, as a base to walk the coastal path. It is very well positioned in the lovely town of Alnwick and close to the gorgeous coastline. However, we had to call three times as the toilet in the upstairs front bedroom was blocked. Also we needed to call as the hot water stopped in the main part of the house. This second issue was easily fixed but I see that a previous review has commented on this. One or two improvements and St Aiden's would be absolutely outstanding.

Barbara

Wow what a fabulous cottage one of the best we have ever stayed in and weve stayed in hundreds! Beautifully furnished, fabulous dog proof garden, so well equipped, quiet but just a short walk into Town. Cant recommend highly enough.

The property is first class, the rooms are delightful clean & beautifully furnished, there is every facility you could wish for, probably the nicest we have ever stayed at. We were lucky with the weather but had a fantastic time it is a beautiful area

We had a problem with the boiler loosing pressure the response to our call was quick and we were told where to find the key for the locked cupboard so we could fix it. This had obviously happened before as there were some instructions inside so perhaps needs a check. Also both bins at the property were over full so had obviously not been collected. We put the recycling out when we saw others on the street so perhaps needs instructions to place outside the property for collection. These things were a nuisance but did not affect our enjoyment of the property and holiday.

Jennifer

Lovely clean and comfortable house in a convenient location, 10 minutes walk from the centre. Ten of us enjoyed a great long weekend so much to do in the area eating, drinking, shopping, walking. Loads of lovely eating places in Alnwick including Leo's, Melvin's Cafe and Barter Books a must anyway. We all recommend and hope to return.

Sophie

The property was perfect and felt so luxurious! We were celebrating our 30ths as a large group of 5 couples with 3 dogs and a baby! and we all had plenty of our own space. Having the pet shower and blankets downstairs really made it easier with our furry friends. The only thing I would add is a few more cleaning products for the kitchen, some spray and cloths for the kitchen surfaces would be really handy. Other than that the kitchen was well equipped for a big group!

We all had a fantastic weekend at this beautiful house, only one recommendation, ... We all had a fantastic weekend at this beautiful house, only one recommendation, more toilet rolls please, would love to come back next year, thank you Sue Webster and family xx

Ayesha

This is one of the nicest homes we have stayed in! Lots of space for 9 of us, amazing facilities. The home had everything we truly needed. We loved it and would definitely recommend. The location was great as well.

We had a very enjoyable stay at St Aidans. The house is extremely well equipped and in a super positioned for exploring Alnwick on foot and further afield by car. We can highly recommend the house for families and groups of friends alike there's stacks of space both internally and externally and the bedrooms are spacious and comfortable. The only thing which could have improved the stay would have been another few days. We may well be back in the summer so we can take advantage of the super garden.

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