Alnwick, Northumbria

The Old Sweet Shop

The Old Sweet Shop in Alnwick, Northumberland, sleeps eight in four bedrooms.

The Old Sweet Shop is a dog friendly holiday cottage.

8 guests
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
dog friendly

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The Old Sweet Shop is a terraced cottage housing a kitchen/diner with electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and Smart TV, a living/dining room with seating for eight guests, Smart TV, selection of books, games and DVDs, and a sitting room with a Smart TV and woodburning stove. The bedrooms consist of a second-floor double with en-suite bathroom, a king-size, a king-size zip/link, and a twin, along with a bathroom and ground-floor shower room. Outside, there is off-road parking for one car. Within 0.1 miles, there is a shop, and within 0.3 miles, a pub. One well-behaved pet is welcome. Please note, smoking is not permitted. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Choose The Old Sweet Shop for a family-friendly cottage in Northumberland. Note: Cannot accept check-ins on a Sunday. Note: Pets to be kept downstairs. Note: Sloped beams and ceilings, please take care. Note: Set on a busy high street, may be road nose.

Alnwick is a charming market town dominated by Alnwick Castle, home to the Duke of Northumberland. With Europe's largest cascading water feature, an enormous treehouse, a delightful rose garden, and a beautiful walled ornamental garden, the Castle Gardens will delight both novice and experienced gardeners. The castle also houses Hogwarts School from the Harry Potter films! The Market Place, with its stone cross, is still the town's focal point and the ideal location for the weekly Saturday market. Miles of golden sandy beaches, numerous castles, and boat trips to the famous Farne Islands are all available nearby. Overall, a great base for exploring Northumberland's Heritage Coastline.

Northumberland is a heady combination of fishing villages, market towns, sandy beaches, magnificent castles and historic Hadrian’s Wall, tied together by beautiful countryside and abundant wildlife.