Alnmouth self catering holiday cottage to let

Close to the beach & Alnwick Castle Garden

The Summerhouse studio cottage at Bilton near Alnmouth in Northumberland is available to let for self-catering holiday breaks near the sea throughout the summer and winter. It is a self-contained holiday cottage with private patio, garden and parking. The accommodation has been decorated in mix of traditional seaside cottage and contemporary styles. The cottage offers open-plan, double, self catering accommodation for two people. There is a separate shower room & WC. One well-behaved smaller dog is welcome by arrangement.

Situated on a elevated ridge the holiday cottage commands stunning views over the Aln estuary towards Alnwick. Just 15 minutes walk away, Alnmouth itself is surrounded by pristine white beaches and sand dunes.

Facilities for 2 guests at The Summerhouse cottage at Alnmouth include:

  • flatscreen TV/DVD with digital Freeview
  • selection of movies and books
  • quality iPod dock & mobile broadband
  • wood burning stove
  • patio area with garden furniture & BBQ
  • fold-down double wall-bed with a full thickness sprung interior mattress

The seaside location of Alnmouth is an ideal centre for exploring the Northumbria coast and countryside and caters for people seeking walking, golfing, fishing, cycling, bird watching, painting and even scuba diving holidays. Alwick Castle with its famous Alnwick Garden and Tree House are just 3 miles away. Alnmouth, only 30 minutes from Newcastle Airport and just 5 miles off the main A1 route to Edinburgh. Alnmouth Station (5 mins walk away) is also a regular stop on the East Coast mainline railway giving direct access to Newcastle (30 mins), London (3.5 hours), Berwick upon Tweed (20 minutes) and Edinburgh (1 hour). The Nortumbria Heritage Coast including places such as Bamburgh, Newton by the Sea, Craster, Seahouses, Beadnell, Holy Island and Warkworth are all within half an hours drive of the cottage.

Independant reviews of this cottage posted by previous guests on Google Maps during 2009

"This is the perfect get-away, and like us, once you have stayed here, you will find yourself back at any opportunity, summer or winter!" Sue shone - 23 Jul 2009

"The Summerhouse has everything you could ever want - we would definitely recommend and shall hopefully return in winter so we can use the log fire."
Karen Garland 31st July 2009

"it is so blissfully private & away from the 'outside' world...I loved my stay there & hope to return soon!"
Lady 25th July 2009

The cottage at Alnmouth is available to rent for self catering summer holidays and short spring breaks in Northumberland. including Christmas and New Year, Easter and all through the school holidays. From October to May we also offer 4 night mid-week holiday breaks and 3 night long weekend breaks - ideal for that romantic get away! Early booking is recommended for self catering cottage holiday lets in the Alnmouth area.

For those who enjoy a bed & breakfast style 'full English' whilst on holiday, we have an arrangement with The Red Lion in Alnmouth, who will be glad to serve guests from our cottage until mid-morning.

Latest News

Dolphins spotted off Alnmouth

Almost two years to the day since our last sighting at almost exactly the same spot near Alnmouth, we had our best encounter yet with a large school of dolphins.

Better choice for 'foodies'

A batch of new eating places in and around Alnwick now make it even more appealing as a holiday destination for discerning diners.

Northumberland bird watching opportunities increasing

Bird watching opportunities along the Northumberland coast

Fishing around Alnmouth in Northumberland

I had my most successful year ever fishing in Northumberland during 2009, bagging two nice salmon and half a dozen sea trout on the River Aln. Some very pleasant dayswere also spent on the Coquet, where I saw others land good sea trout.