Guests say
Harry's Den in Alnwick receives glowing feedback for its excellent location near the castle and town centre, as well as its cleanliness, comfort, and welcoming atmosphere. Guests appreciate the spacious living areas, cosy bedroom, and well-equipped kitchen. The hosts are frequently praised for their friendliness and helpful communication. The private courtyard and thoughtful touches add to the appeal. While parking is on-street, the provided permit makes it straightforward. A few guests noted occasional noise from neighbouring properties, but overall, the property is highly recommended for couples seeking a relaxing Northumberland retreat.
Cleanliness is consistently praised, with multiple guests describing the property as spotless, pristine, and very well maintained.
The location is a standout feature, with guests loving the proximity to Alnwick Castle, the town centre, and easy access to local attractions and restaurants.
Guests frequently mention the comfort of the bed, spacious living room, and overall homely feel. A few noted minor noise from neighbouring properties, but most found it peaceful and relaxing.
The cottage is described as well-equipped, with everything needed for a short or extended stay. The kitchen, bathroom, and courtyard garden are all appreciated, though a couple of guests mentioned compact bathroom size and occasional noise.
Many guests mention thoughtful touches such as spare chargers, milk in the fridge, detailed information booklets, and, in some cases, small gifts like wine or birthday cards. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Harry’s Den is a one-bedroom, ground floor, Grade II listed apartment located in Bailiffgate in the historical town of Alnwick, overlooking the spectacular Alnwick Castle.. 5 steps to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 43" Smart TV, DVD Player, CD Player
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Slow Cooker, Fridge, Washing Machine
Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, French Doors Leading To Garden
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included.. Enclosed garden with courtyard and garden furniture. Parking with permit for 1 car included. No smoking. Please note: There are 3 steps to the courtyard. No children.. Harry’s Den is newly refurbished but retains its traditional features. The property benefits from a recent full makeover using Farrow and Ball neutral colours and warm furnishings. The living room is spacious and boasts views overlooking the castle walls. The bedroom is a good size with lots of character, features an inglenook-style fireplace and has French doors leading onto the paved courtyard. The modern kitchen is well-equipped and overlooks the garden area. Harry’s Den benefits from a lovely south/west-facing, fully enclosed, private walled courtyard with pretty flowering shrubs.
French doors lead directly from the bedroom to this quaint, beautiful, sheltered area. There is a table on the patio with four chairs and a parasol. Two steps lead up to the raised courtyard, which is a perfect quiet space to read a book, enjoy a morning coffee, plan your day ahead or even al fresco dining. There is free on-street parking for guests using a permit, which will be provided for you.
The property is located only a minute’s walk from Alnwick Castle, and Harry’s Den is a superb place to stay for those wanting to experience this magical, historic castle, which has been the setting for many famous films/shows, including Robin Hood, Downton Abbey and Harry Potter! The bustling town of Alnwick offers a wide range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, a cinema, a theatre and a leisure centre. The beautiful city of Edinburgh is just an hour’s train journey away from Harry’s Den via Alnmouth train station.
There is also good access to Northumberland’s Heritage Coastline with miles of unspoilt sandy beaches, picturesque harbour villages and castles of historic interest. The apartment is close to many picturesque walks and a 5-minute stroll to the Pastures park run. Alnwick has a bus station that is a short walk from Harry’s Den, and you could choose to have a car-free day and catch the local buses that connect Alnwick to the coast, villages and tourist attractions. Beach 5½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 50 yards.
Free WiFi
No children or babies allowed.
Nearby points of interest
- Bamburgh Castle
Reviews (30)
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Bev
Stylish property with everything needed for a short stay. On street parking with the provided permit was fine with a space being found when needed, despite being quite busy.
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Confirmed Guest
Delightful property, a wonderful accommodation.Great local facilities, good food and pubs. Clare the owner was very helpful and kept in touch regularly. We can thoroughly recommend Harry’s Den.
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Confirmed Guest
Harry's Den is a nice clean well equipped property. The bed was comfy it would be great for a couple of single person travelling. The owner Claire is lovely and would help out if there was a problem. There is one small problem, there is a b&b above and to the side of Harry's Den. It is noisy and did spoil the trip. If you don't mind noise it is perfect.