About The Huffy House

The Huffy House is a single-level cottage in Bilton near Alnmouth in Northumberland. This one-bedroom property sleeps two guests and offers stunning rural views across rolling countryside. The cottage features original character details with reclaimed materials throughout.

Bilton sits just one mile from Alnmouth's sandy beach. The area provides easy access to coastal walks and historic sites. Alnwick Castle stands four miles away. The location offers peaceful countryside living with excellent transport links via Alnmouth station.

The accommodation features one king-size bedroom with a woodburning stove and beautiful views. The wet room includes a walk-in shower and heated towel rail. The kitchen comes equipped with an electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine and dishwasher. Off-road parking for one car is included.

Alnwick Castle (4 miles, 10 minutes) offers tours and film location visits. Alnmouth Beach (1 mile, 5 minutes) provides sandy shores for walks. Dunstanburgh Castle (8 miles, 20 minutes) features dramatic coastal ruins. Howick Hall Gardens (6 miles, 15 minutes) showcases seasonal planting displays.

Perfect for couples wanting a quiet retreat. Two dogs welcome at no extra charge. The Huffy House combines countryside peace with coastal access.

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Need To Know

✓Electric panel heating with woodburning stove
✓Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher
✓Tv, wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Private parking for 1 car
✓Gardens with lawns, patio areas, patio furniture, barbecue
✓Two well-behaved dogs welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 1.7 miles, pub 1.8 miles
✓Note: starter fuel for woodburning stove provided with additional fuel available to purchase locally

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The Huffy House Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding The Huffy 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 Castle

Distance: 4 miles

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Dunstanburgh Castle

Distance: 8 miles

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Howick Hall Gardens

Distance: 6 miles

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Alnmouth Beach

Distance: 1 mile

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Northumberland Coast Path

Distance: 1 mile

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Warkworth Castle Walks

Distance: 3 miles

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Alnwick Town Centre

Distance: 4 miles

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Alnmouth Village Shops

Distance: 1.5 miles

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Morrisons Alnwick

Distance: 4 miles

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Alnmouth Railway Station

Distance: 1.7 miles

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Alnmouth Golf Club

Distance: 1 mile

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Alnwick Garden

Distance: 4 miles

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Alnwick Castle

Distance: 4 miles

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Dunstanburgh Castle

Distance: 8 miles

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Howick Hall Gardens

Distance: 6 miles

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Alnmouth Beach

Distance: 1 mile

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Northumberland Coast Path

Distance: 1 mile

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Warkworth Castle Walks

Distance: 3 miles

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Alnwick Town Centre

Distance: 4 miles

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Alnmouth Village Shops

Distance: 1.5 miles

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Morrisons Alnwick

Distance: 4 miles

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Alnmouth Railway Station

Distance: 1.7 miles

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Alnmouth Golf Club

Distance: 1 mile

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Alnwick Garden

Distance: 4 miles

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Is The Huffy House Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

The Huffy House is not designed for children. This one-bedroom cottage suits couples only with a king-size bed as the sole sleeping arrangement. The open-plan layout combines bedroom and living space without separation. The garden is not securely fenced which presents safety concerns. Alnwick Castle and nearby beaches offer family activities but the accommodation itself works best for adult guests.

For Couples

Perfect romantic escape for two. The king-size bed faces stunning countryside views through large windows. A woodburning stove creates cosy evenings in the bedroom. The peaceful rural location offers complete privacy and quiet. Alnmouth beach sits one mile away for sunset walks. The well-equipped kitchen allows intimate meals together. The owner often leaves fresh flowers as a welcoming touch for guests.

Pet Friendly

Two dogs welcome at no additional charge. The large garden provides outdoor space for pets to explore and relax. Direct access to countryside walks starts from the property. Stone and wood floors throughout make cleaning easy after muddy walks. The single-level layout suits older dogs well. Note the garden is not fully fenced so some dogs may need supervision outdoors.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Huffy House

The Red Lion Inn Alnmouth

Located 1.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 2RJ

The Saddle Hotel Alnmouth

Located 1.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 2RS

The Treehouse Restaurant Alnwick

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 1YU

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Huffy House

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

No, The Huffy House does not have a hot tub. The property focuses on traditional cottage features including a woodburning stove and countryside views instead.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, two dogs are welcome at no extra charge. The garden is not fully fenced so supervision may be needed for some pets.

How many people does The Huffy House sleep?

The cottage sleeps two guests in one king-size bedroom. The single-level layout makes it ideal for couples wanting a romantic countryside retreat.

What facilities are in the kitchen?

The kitchen includes an electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine. Note that the fridge does not have a freezer box compartment.

Is there parking available?

Yes, one private off-road parking space is provided. The cottage is easily accessible from the main road with straightforward arrival directions.

What is the check-in time?

Check-in is from 2 PM onwards. The owner Jilly often greets guests personally and provides a welcome orientation to the property.

How far is Alnmouth beach?

Alnmouth beach is one mile away, approximately a five-minute drive. The sandy beach offers excellent walking opportunities and coastal scenery for daily visits.

What heating does the cottage have?

Electric panel heating throughout plus a woodburning stove in the bedroom. Starter fuel is provided with additional logs available to purchase from local suppliers.

The Huffy House Reviews

Christopher

Beautiful cant wait to go back lovely views of the countryside and the wildlife. Lovely garden our two Spaniels just loved it. Central location so close to the amenities and places of interest. On the downside maybe a small freezer would help especially with the dogs frozen raw food . You could sit in the kitchen and just look out of the windows its such a relaxing place loved it.

Vivien

Beautiful quirky cottage in amazing location. Comfortable, & peaceful.

This is an extraordinary property which was ideal for my needs. A terrific location with breath taking views and very central for visiting all of the places to see in Northumberland. Jilly is a wonderful host and always on hand if there is an issue. Parking is right next to the property, again, another plus. Highly recommended!!

Stephanie

We had such a lovely week at the Huffy House. Everything was perfect. Its very well positioned for walking and exploring by car or train. The views from the kitchen table at breakfast are spectacular! We highly recommend and would come back again. Thank you.

Amazing little gem, exactly what we expected. The views were fantastic and accommodation comfy and clean and it was very dog friendly which is what we were looking for. Hosts were really friendly and helpful and we have already booked to go back in February.

Lorraine

We had a great stay at the Huffy house, we were greeted by the owner Jilly ,she ... We had a great stay at the Huffy house, we were greeted by the owner Jilly ,she had put fresh flowers in the lounge witch was a lovely touch, very clean, the bed was really comfy the views were amazing, it was well equipped would definitely return again

Pamela

We had a lovely week at Huffy House. We were a little concerned when we read the last negative review, but when we arrived we were very pleased. The house was clean, cosy and full of character . The kitchen was well equipped, the bed very comfortable and it was so nice sitting in bed with a cup of tea taking in the amazing views in the mornings. We would love to return

Genevra

We arrived at 2. Pm and were warmly greeted by the owner, Jill. Everything we had read about the huffy was spot on!! Except the view?? It was even more breath taking than we imagined!!! We loved sitting in the lovely garden, watching the wild life. With being so close to the sea, we were able to go everyday. Would definitely recommend Rick and Genny Bertin

Quirky and rustic bolt hole. Plenty of space for 2 and a dog, we were a bit sceptical about the bed and sitting area being one room, but its a big room and it works, also the kitchen is good for sitting in. Great garden, perfect for our dog, but if you have an escape artist there is loads of opportunity. The real positive for this property are the views and the myriad of wildlife at all times of days. Dont forgot your binoculars.

The cottage itself needs some updating, the sofa has long past its best, the leather on the sofa is splitting. The fridge lacks a freezer box and we had to through food away that we took with us and therefore there was no facilities for making ice.

A lovely cottage in an amazing setting. Let down by a few details and a bit of maintenance in places. No oven glove, no instructionsinformation on the cottage of any kind. Panel heater by the bed not working. Lack of hangers in the wardrobe, bottom of the wardrobe dirty. Personally nothing that would prevent us coming back to the property on another occasion, however others may not be as forgiving.

Andrew

Had a great stay here ! Thanks Huffy house ! Ten out of ten . A unique location for exploring a beautiful county .

Michael

The Huffy house was better than we hoped. All the windows were to rolling countryside or the well kept garden. Although it is sited opposite the back of other houses, it was so quiet and good parking. With wood and stone floors throughout it suited our taste in a place to stay. The owner met us and made us feel welcome, and were told just ask if there was anything we needed. We could not wish for a better place to use as a hub for our holiday.

Alastair

Third visit to Huffy House. We love it . We like that nothing changes at each visit and we know exactly what we are going to. Peace , views ,etc. and this time fantastic weather.

Perfect location, stunning views, such a relaxing place, flowers a lovely touch very welcoming, already booked for next year.

Although the location and views from the cottage were great the approach to the cottage was very scruffy and uninviting. The interior of the cottage was tired looking and needs some TLC. The sofa is past it's best, the bed linen was poor and needs replacing. The fitted sheet was threadbare with holes and the once white duvet cover is now grey, pillows also need upgrading. There was no broom for sweeping just a dustpan and brush. A few coat hooks in the kitchen would be useful for hanging coats.

Douglas

Great find with stunning views and a delightful hideaway ideally located to explore the Northumbria coast. The property is comfortable and deceptively spacious and had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. We had sunny weather all week although the evenings were a bit chilly which is where the log burner came into its own to create a very cosy room. Alnwick is a short drive away for all shopping needs and If you want a rest from driving then Alnmouth station is a short walk putting Edinburgh , Newcastle and Durham within easy reach .

Elaine

The Huffy House is delightful and in a perfect location for exploring the area. It is comfortable, homely and slightly eccentric. It suited us perfectly and we will be looking to book again, bringing our dog as the property is truly dog friendly. One comment to share is that the white bed cover would probably suffer during bad weather as our dog is large and not readily respectful of furnishings. Many Thanks to the friendly owner.

We really enjoyed our stay at the Huffy House its a quaint little place and ideal for dogs and my elderly mum 83 as the property is all on one level. The view is to die for and our dog loved it. A couple of points however we would have used the microwave but it was rusty inside but we managed with the oven. Also because of the really bad weather we could have done with coat pegs or coat stand to hang our wet clothes or if we had known we could have brought something with us. The log burner did make up for that and we had to have it on everyday because of the weather. None of the above did however put us off. We would visit the property again.

The Huffy House was lovely, dog friendly. Fantastic views albeit we were not able to sit outside at this time of the year, too cold. The location was great. There were lots of coastal walks nearby. The railway station was a short walk and you could get to Newcastle Edinburgh, even Penzance! The trains were also dog friendly. PS We managed to bring home 1 pillow case which we will post back once washed!

Catherine

Loved it all. Such a beautiful building and gorgeous views. Had everything we needed and we felt really comfortable. Needs a little bit of maintenance loose kitchen tap but otherwise wonderful. Would love to visit again.

Fantastic find! What can I say. 10 out of 10. The huffy house has the most Fantastic views. We were lucky enough to see in the new year , log fire burning, cosied up. Loved reading about its history. There were helpful guides there telling you places to visit etc. It was immaculate! Fresh towels and a gorgeous shower wet room The owner Jill had warmed it up for our arrival and a welcoming bottle of Prosecco. It's so private yet your literally 10 minutes from everywhere. Would highly recommend and we will definitely be back.

Caroline

Such a perfect holiday nd we can't thank our hosts enough for helping us when we had an issue with our car. Thank you both again!

The Huffy House is a wee gem. Very cosy, quiet and comfortable with a well equipped kitchen. Handy for footpaths if you like walkingrunning, close to the station but not so close to be noisy and a 1.5 mile walk into Alnmouth. Good deli and village shop in Alnmouth and only a 10 minute drive or 4 mile walk into Alnwick.

Christine

Just lovely, enjoyed it very much.

Alastair

We love it. Second visit and booked for May. If you are looking for an ikea type property this is not the holiday for you but if you want privacy, fantastic views,character and lots of charm then you will love it. Friendly helpful owners there if you need it. Had a great week. Thank you!

We were, to say the least, very disappointed with this property, indeed we decided not to stay and returned home. It looked tired and in need of a complete makeover. Bearing in mind we have booked many Sykes properties before, and without exception theyve all been good to excellent, this one was a huge let down. We have made our views clear to Sykes. We have always looked upon Sykes properties as being top quality because you always know their advertised holiday homes will be of a good standard. The Huffy House, as it presently stands is not, in our view, of the standard wed expect and the photos of it on the website must surely be quite dated now. So very disappointing.

A lovely cosy rustic cottage, esp with the woodburner going. The view is amazing! Access was ok for us but wouldnt suit wheelchair users or anyone not keen on stone steps. Clean inside, with a wet room & hot shower. Kitchen has dishwasher & washing machine, fairly new. Also a microwave less new. Picnic tables & bbq area a bit neglected but quite sound. Pleasant garden but it has a drop into the next field, so elderly or excitable dogs need supervision. Rest of garden is enclosed & nicely managed. Good location for all the coastal attractions we are considering returning next year

Our second stay at this beautiful cottage which is really a home from home in an outstanding location. Full of quirky reclaimed features and antique furniture. Friendly owners who live opposite the cottage. Flagstone floors make it excellent for taking dogs with you. Cant wait to come back next year.

Johanna

This was our third time at the Huffy House and we always stay in the autumn. We instantly feel relaxed as soon as we arrive, the house is cosy and warm weve only ever needed to use the wood burner once and we love the space, inside and out. We dont tend to cook evening meals when we are on holiday as we prefer to eat out or get a takeaway, but there is plenty of equipment in the house for making breakfastlunch. Our dog sadly passed away in April, but he loved the garden whenever he came to the house and was always very relaxed. The house is well located & we enjoyed walking into Alnmouth or driving to the many sights in the area. Alnmouth train station is a short walk down the hill so we went to Edinburgh for the day which was about 1 hr 15 and a scenic journey. We loved watching trains pass over the viaduct, and occasionally the cows would come up to the house. The dark sky is amazing and weve seen a few shooting stars. We were lucky enough to see the Northern Lights from the garden this time which was an added bonus!

Huffy House is in a beautiful location and near to other places of interest. The property itself is quirky and I can imagine when initially refurbished looked beautiful plus the material used were once of a high standard. However Huffy House is desperate for some TLC. The whole of the property requires a deep clean especially the bathroom where there is green mould on the tiles and shower cable. The bedding is shabby and well worn and new pillows and duvet are needed desperately. The cold tap handle in the kitchen came off in my hand on the first day plus no cooker hood light. There was no welcome note or manuals although the owner did come and introduce herself and was friendly, however we tried to leave note about the tap but could not gain access to the owners property to leave it and never seen them after the first day and the number we had was not recognised. The above concerns have been raised in the past but nothing seems to be getting addressed.

We had a great week at the Huffy House, it is in a very good position for exploring further afield too. Upon arriving we immediately felt comfortable and relaxed. We found it very practical too with us having two dogs, especially with the flagstone flooring, where you are not constantly worrying about carpets, but very homely still. We really loved the layout. The cottage is rustic and full of character. A good sized garden, with truly fantastic views. We just had to be a little careful with our elderly dog as there are a couple of split levels in the garden and a few steps, but this was easily managed. We were a little surprised by some earlier reviews that were a little negative, which seemed a shame and could put people off, we just found it very cosy and comfortable, ideal for us and the dogs. We most definitely hope to return sometime in the future. It was a pleasure to meet the owners, Jill & Tom.

Barbara

Lovely location and the restoration work is brilliant. It was a fabulous base from which to explore Northumberland for the first time. We shall return!

We had a very enjoyable stay in Huffy House in 2023, super location And we had the same this year 2024 Nothing has changed and thats a problem, all the minor issues from last year have deteriorated. Huffy House now needs a Facelift. The website images are 5 Years out of date. Leave a week free in November preferably earlier. Swop over to new furnishings, a quick dash of paint, and simple wall pointing. Voila we would go back, but want to see improvements, or a reduced rate.

The Owner has clearly given up on this property. The Photographs that appear on the website were taken many years ago. There is Dust Grime throughout the property. I will be sending the Sykes Head of Customer Services photographs that we have taken to prove our claims. Sykes need to visit the property ASAP and we recommend that any future booking are suspended until a full property inspection takes place.

This cottage is going for gite shabby chic, unfortunately it is shabby and not chic. The equipment was poor, miss matching crockery and glasses and limited. The view is wonderful and this quirky cottage could be as well with some TLC.

Claire

Cannot fault the location and views however the property was not as expected or as the pictures suggested. Garden was overgrown and untidy. BBQ area overgrown and unusable. Dangerous flagstones in areas also. Bathroom area could have been lovely but had green mould and daily wood lice creatures. Shower flex was mouldy and toilet seat broken. Kitchen well equipped but missing blinds on a window and some crockery badly chipped. Bed needs new pillows drastically and one toilet roll for a 6 day stay is quite limited. No welcome note or guide to the property was strange considering price charged and as regular renters we usually would find some basics provided tea, coffee, sugar, oil etc. Could be a fabulous getaway but needs a lot of TLC and attention.

Quirky place, but loved it. Views are stunning. Lovely wood burner for when the British weather lets you down! Very dog friendly. Could do with some new pillows! Easy access to railway station. Easy walk into Alnmouth village and the beach. Owners very kind and friendly.

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