Title: Luxurious & modern family retreat - on the beach! Now with wood-burning stove! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Luxurious & modern family retreat - on the beach! Now with wood-burning stove! Family-friendly cottage in Alnwick ## Photo gallery for Luxurious & modern family retreat - on the beach! Now with wood-burning stove! ![Terrace/patio - Luxurious & modern family retreat - on the beach! Now with wood-burning stove! (Boulmer)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91140000/91131500/91131430/37bc2bf4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Luxurious & modern family retreat - on the beach! Now with wood-burning stove! (Boulmer)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91140000/91131500/91131430/8d79fa30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Luxurious & modern family retreat - on the beach! Now with wood-burning stove! (Boulmer)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91140000/91131500/91131430/fad91ed8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Luxurious & modern family retreat - on the beach! Now with wood-burning stove! (Boulmer)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91140000/91131500/91131430/8fb78c7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Luxurious & modern family retreat - on the beach! Now with wood-burning stove! (Boulmer)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91140000/91131500/91131430/68386b86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Luxurious & modern family retreat - on the beach! Now with wood-burning stove! provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Luxurious & modern family retreat - on the beach! Now with wood-burning stove! HIGH-END & MODERN SPEC - Stunning cottage just 20ft from beach. Relax in the quiet traditional fishing village of Boulmer, Alnmouth. High-end fixtures & picture perfect views of the spectacular coastline. It boasts a superb beachfront position (private beach access), so the sand & Northumberland Coastal Path is on your doorstep. The garden has comfortable garden furniture & plenty of space - perfect for sun worshipping as well as star gazing in this dark sky area. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Kayak ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![House | 3 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106770000/106764200/106764122/2c6cd0b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Host Stay Old Reading Room Alnwick - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=106764122&PinnedHotelID=106764122&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, dishwasher, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110970000/110961000/110960902/8720ffce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Our Story Cottage Alnwick - Kitchen - 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21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 25 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Alnwick is home to this cottage. Alnwick Castle and Howick Hall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Northumberland Coast and Alnwick Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden and Aln Valley Railway. [Visit our Alnwick travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alnwick.dx55232) [View more Cottages in Alnwick](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alnwick-Cottages.d55232-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=55.418125,-1.585038&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kvgqInqt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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HEviZmG_Hek6TeEAFi0wPk_w2QE=) Boulmer, England ### What's nearby - ![The grounds of Lindisfarne Priory are beautiful (there is a charge to access the inside of the priory).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092665/fd8db156-30b9-4959-bbce-ec0e615c34df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Northumberland Coast 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Roses of Alnwick Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55232/d3d221b4-97d5-4803-be52-42cc694dd987.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Alnwick Garden 10 min drive \- 7.3 miles - ![0_710548](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092653/e8b95814-8128-47a8-8822-60fdb2e2fd53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Alnwick Castle 12 min drive \- 8.1 miles - ![A castle with a very long history, going back to the vikings...This was my ancestral home when the vikings lived there around 900 AD ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181022/67d4d8aa-8959-4568-bac2-928aa62ff24b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bamburgh Castle 24 min drive \- 19.0 miles - ![St. James\' Park showing modern architecture and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079501/36056334-aa49-409f-8a12-c29b751a0c8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) St. James' Park 53 min drive \- 46.7 miles ### Getting around - Alnwick Alnmouth Station 10 min drive - Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) 48 min drive ### Restaurants - Sanctuary at Alnwick Castle 11 min drive - McDonald's 10 min drive - The Jolly Fisherman 12 min drive - Costa Coffee 10 min drive - Melvyn's Cafe 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Luxurious & modern family retreat - on the beach! Now with wood-burning stove! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Luxurious & modern family retreat - on the beach! Now with wood-burning stove!? ### What time is check-in at Luxurious & modern family retreat - on the beach! Now with wood-burning stove!? ### What time is check-out at Luxurious & modern family retreat - on the beach! Now with wood-burning stove!? ### Where is Luxurious & modern family retreat - on the beach! Now with wood-burning stove! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Luxurious & modern family retreat - on the beach! Now with wood-burning stove! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Dennis O. 26 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location Possibly do with more outdoor furniture for 6 or 8 adults ##### Dennis O. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne V. 22 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful property overlooking the sea. Clean, comfortable beds. The cottage comes with everything you’ll need and many things you won’t need! Excellent communication from the host. Can’t fault it! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/acb15b94-fabf-4aae-a148-712f0945ca83-1755875663210.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Joanne V. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### michelle r. 26 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect family cottage on the coast Stunning location, right on the seafront. Very relaxing. Amazing variety of birds to watch right from the comfort of the garden!! The cottage is beautifully decorated and laid out, (nice modern kitchen-dishwasher, washing machine & tumble drier)everything needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Lovely walks on your doorstep, pub/fish restaurant (amazing food & service)literally a few doors down!!It's not too far a drive from gardens to walk round, Alnwick castle & gardens. Would definitly stay here again!!!! ##### michelle r. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma M. 15 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely beach-side cottage We enjoyed being beside the sea. What the weather wasn't great we walked the coastal path to Alnmouth and cycled to Craster. The cottage was warm and perfect for relaxing after a long day outside. We cooked meals together for seven of us and enjoyed board games in the evenings. ##### Emma M. 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