Title: Pyg Pen Cottage - Quiet Rural Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Pyg Pen Cottage - Quiet Rural Cottage ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33596700/33596672/43ca18e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33596700/33596672/180-6dea0b4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33596700/33596672/66e1d276.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33596700/33596672/270-fcdbfb91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33596700/33596672/1e9ab9fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the quiet village of Rock, this cottage offers a peaceful retreat with 2 lounges, including an open-plan kitchen and dining area that leads to a secure garden. Enjoy private parking and WiFi access along with amenities for self-catering like a washer/dryer and induction hob. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Pyg Pen Cottage - Quiet Rural Cottage This property is nestled in the lovely quiet village of Rock. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 Kingsize and one with en-suite and a twin room. Downstairs is a front lounge with a extra lounge/diner/kitchen open plan area at the back which leads on to the enclosed garden and patio area. Ideal for dogs as the garden is secure. It also has a separate utility room and downstairs toilet. The cottage has private parking to the front. It has Wi-fi access and all the amenities for a relaxing stay in the gorgeous county of Northumberland. It's location is ideal, being close to the beautiful coastline and also only 15 minutes from Alnwick. Bed linen and towels are provided. There is a washer/dryer, induction hob, double oven, microwave, 2 flat screen televisions and a wood burning stove for cosy winter nights. Free welcome pack on arrival - full of local essentials. Suitable for children with a high chair, baby gate, bathroom step and travel cot available for use. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Swimming nearby ### 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 ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules Pets only allowed downstairs Only Monday and Friday are Check in and check out days. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### 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 and a first aid kit 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Pyg Pen Quiet Rural Alnwick Pyg Pen Cottage Quiet Rural Cottage Pyg Pen Cottage - Quiet Rural Cottage Alnwick Pyg Pen Cottage Quiet Rural Cottage With Hot Tub Pyg Pen Cottage - Quiet Rural Cottage Private vacation home ## About the area Located in Alnwick, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Notable landmarks in the area include Alnwick Castle and Bamburgh Castle. Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden and Aln Valley Railway are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. [Visit our Alnwick travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alnwick.dx55232) [View more Holiday homes in Alnwick](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alnwick-Private-Holiday-Homes.d55232-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.47564%2C-1.67880&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rVPcBnPCXAJSFKYvf8XHIP2hnMk=) Rock, England ### What's nearby - Alnwick Playhouse - 10 min drive - 7.5 miles - Alnwick Garden - 10 min drive - 7.3 miles - Barter Books - 10 min drive - 7.7 miles - Embleton Bay - 11 min drive - 5.0 miles - Alnwick Castle - 11 min drive - 7.9 miles ### Getting around - Chathill Station - 7 min drive - Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 49 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Alnwick Castle - ‬9 min drive - ‪Sanctuary at Alnwick Castle - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Ship Inn - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Jolly Fisherman - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Running Fox - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pyg Pen Cottage - Quiet Rural Cottage pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Pyg Pen Cottage - Quiet Rural Cottage ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Pyg Pen Cottage - Quiet Rural Cottage ? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Pyg Pen Cottage - Quiet Rural Cottage located? > Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Embleton Tower, Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club and Embleton Bay. Preston Tower and Northumberland Coast are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Pyg Pen Cottage - Quiet Rural Cottage Reviews 10 ### 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 157 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel P. 23 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short break Brilliant property, great location ##### Daniel P. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna A. 30 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Northumberland girls Totally enjoyed our stay , have stayed numerous times before and know the area very well and will be returning ##### Donna A. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louise B. 19 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage Lovely clean cottage in a good location. ##### Louise B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kam Ling A. 10 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### second visit Really enjoyed our time here again, home away from home feel and a very enjoyable relaxing break with family. ##### Kam Ling A. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine M. 24 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great property and location Great property & location ! ##### Catherine M. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie B. 3 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pyg Pen Cottage March 2025 Our third stay at this peaceful, clean and comfortable cottage. Highly recommended. ##### Julie B. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Duncan M. 4 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet rural cottage Our third visit to the cottage which again gave us the ideal base to relax and visit the beaches and historic sites of Northumberland. ##### Duncan M. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela M. 4 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay The property is in a great location, handy for exploring the coast, whilst being very peaceful. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend to others. ##### Angela M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue T. 7 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another enjoyable stay A beautifully located house. Well maintained, peaceful. ##### Sue T. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen C. 17 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great week away Fabulous holiday here. The cottage is beautiful and it’s in a great location, close to lots of lovely places to visit. ##### Helen C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul C. 13 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another fantastic break Our fourth stay at Pyg Pen. Clean, quiet, comfortable, a lovely garden and easy parking… we really enjoyed our stay. ##### Paul C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Duncan M., Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, U.K.. 3 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet rural cottage Our second visit to the cottage which again gave us the ideal location and base to relax and visit the beaches and historic sites of the Northumberland coast. ##### Duncan M. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 15 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect cottage A beautiful immaculately presented cottage, great location for exploring. Would thoroughly recommend. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Penelope T. 17 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyable Pyg Pen suited our needs well. The open plan area created a sociable space. There is a nice garden with patio at the end for. evening sun.We had a lovely time. ##### Penelope T. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie B. 29 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pyg Pen July 2024 Many thanks to the owner for our second very happy stay here. My disabled elderly Mum in particular was delighted with the house’s amenities and comfort. ##### Julie B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate M. 28 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday weekend Great property with lots of character, the house was equipped with everything you’d need for a holiday. Garden was lovely and perfectly safe for the pooches and we were lucky enogh to bbq and really enjoyed the outdoor space. ##### Kate M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Tracy W. 19 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Getaway Pug pen cottage is located in a very tranquil quiet rural setting the accommodation is lovely and comfortable ##### Tracy W. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ailsa R. 29 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family holiday Our holiday home was just brilliant, separate playroom for the kids, li Ely en-suite and beautiful garden. Extremely peaceful and a well equipped property. Great location. ##### Ailsa R. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue T. 24 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Back for another stay This is a lovely house that is well furnished/equipped and immaculately clean. The village is a great place, peaceful and very rural. ##### Sue T. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah B. 26 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 100% Recommend We stayed here for my grandmothers birthday. The house was clean, welcoming and perfect for a family gathering. We brought 2 dogs and it was nice to relax because of the large secure garden. ##### Sarah B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue T. 22 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another enjoyable stay This is a lovely house in a beautiful, peaceful village. The house is warm and well equipped. It is well located for visiting many local attractions within a reasonable distance. ##### Sue T. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill S. 24 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous bolt hole! Lovely cottage in great location near to our favourite Northumbrian beaches. Great facilities in the cottage and spotlessly clean. Our dog loved sitting by the fire whilst we relaxed around the table. ##### Jill S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yvonne M. 15 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay Wonderful house and garden- perfect base for a week with our pup. Very clean, comfortable and cosy. Attractive, peaceful village. Had everything we needed. Amazing choice of beaches along the Northumberland coast within 20mins. ##### Yvonne M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosemary H. 24 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cottage in a lovely area We all enjoyed our stay in this exceptionally well equipped cottage. We went for my 70th birthday celebration with our family and 2 dogs and we were all very comfortable. The cottage is spotlessly clean and very spacious.We enjoyed all the local beaches, and a boat trip to the Farne islands. We also had a wonderful afternoon tea at the Rocking horse cafe and a delicious meal overlooking the sea at the Jolly fisherman in Craster. ##### Rosemary H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire W. 11 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A fantastic property We stayed at Pyg Pen cottage to attend our Goddaughter’s wedding at Newton Hall. Originally from the area we knew the location would be perfect. The cottage exceeded our expectations in every way. It is so well equipped with everything you could ever need. We absolutely loved it. ##### Claire W. 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