Holiday cottages near Alnwick Castle to rent

Holiday cottages near Alnwick Castle

Experience the magic of one of the UK’s most iconic castles. Built almost a thousand years ago to guard a crossing of the River Aln, Alnwick Castle and Gardens is the seat of the Duke of Northumberland and was featured as Hogwarts in the first two Harry Potter films. Like Harry, you too can take your first flying lesson in the grounds of this spectacular castle, learning from the estate’s eccentric wizarding professors.

Take a step back through town to the medieval era in the castle’s open-plan artisan courtyard. Dress up in authentic costumes and mingle with townsfolk imitating the hustle and bustle of life in the 14th-century, complete with medieval crafts, traditional games and the fearsome dragon quest adventure.

Make the most of your time at the historic fortress in Northumberland with a stay at one of our cosy holiday cottages near Alnwick Castle. Whether you’re looking for a romantic ground floor apartment with a hot tub or a picturesque cottage set within walking distance of the castle and Alnwick’s cobbled streets, we’ve got plenty of amazing properties for you to choose from. For a home away from home in the perfect position to explore the local area, make sure you check out our hand-picked Alnwick cottages.

Combining majestic medieval architecture with stylish Italianate state rooms, Alnwick Castle is one of Great Britain’s most distinguished heritage destinations. Learn about the castle’s fascinating history of gunpowder plotters, visionary collectors, decadent hosts and celebrated knights during your holiday in Alnwick.

Getting to Alnwick Castle

You can find Alnwick Castle at the following address: Alnwick Castle, Denwick Lane, Alnwick, NE66 1YU, UK.

Travelling by car to Alnwick Castle

Alnwick Castle is located less than a mile away from the A1. From the A1 follow signposts for Alnwick Castle until you reach the main car park, which is just off Denwick Lane.

Travelling by train to Alnwick Castle

Alnwick Castle would love for you to travel by public transport and they’ll offer you a 20% reduction on ‘castle only’ tickets if you arrive by train. The East Coast train line from London to Edinburgh stops at Alnmouth station. You can either catch the X18 bus for 10 minutes or hail a taxi for the final four miles of the journey.

Travelling by bus to Alnwick Castle

The X15 and X18 buses both run from Haymarket Station in Newcastle Upon Tyne. There are also a number of other buses from nearby towns that stop at Alnwick bus station, which is a five-minute walk from the castle.

Towns near Alnwick Castle

Newton-by-the-Sea

A pleasant seaside town with a tiny microbrewery in the village pub and a curving golden sands beach that is popular with windsurfers, Newton-by-the-Sea is a short drive from Alnwick Castle.

Berwick-upon-Tweed

Berwick-upon-Tweed in Northumberland is the northernmost town in England. At the mouth of the River Tweed, this traditional market town features medieval town walls and is a 40-minute drive away from Alnwick Castle.

Bamburgh

A 27-minute drive from Alnwick Castle, Bamburgh is a beautiful coastal town, famous for its own fortification: Bamburgh Castle.

Morpeth

Historic market town Morpeth, located 30-minutes south of Alnwick Castle is home to a mixture of stylish independent shops.

Seahouses

Seahouses is a colourful fishing village on the North Sea coast, situated 25-miles north of Alnwick Castle.

Things to do near Alnwick Castle

Northumberland National Park

Northumberland National Park is known for having some of the cleanest air in Britain. During the day, a walk here is a great way to clear your head, reboot your lungs and get your thoughts flowing. When the sun goes down be prepared to be staggered by just how many stars you can see.

Alnmouth Golf Club

The scenic 18-hole golf course at Alnmouth Golf Club is blessed with stunning vistas of the Northumberland Coast. A bastion of natural beauty, this challenging 150-year-old course is known as the ‘jewel in Northumberland’s golfing crown.

The Alnwick Garden Treehouse

The Alnwick Garden is a stylish manicured garden complex adjacent to Alnwick Castle and is home to the world’s largest treehouse! The Alnwick Garden Treehouse serves tasty, locally sourced food and fine wines among the treetops of 16 lime trees.

Hadrian’s Wall

The 73-mile coast-to-coast stretch of stunning scenery that is Hadrian’s Wall allows you to explore almost 2,000 years of history. Discover the remains of forts, turrets, towers and towns among some of England’s most photogenic views.

Holy Island

Twice a day, the tides rise and Holy Island is cut off from the rest of the world. An island, a picturesque village and our vote for the best walking route in Northumberland, this mysterious national trust spot oozes magic and is the kind of place that causes legends to be born.