The Lodge (Alnwick)

A lovely cute property with easy access to Alnwick and everything it offers

Excellent property in a lovely area and very convenient for visiting many places.

The welcome pack was a nice touch and there was every thing we needed for a comfortable stay. I would have liked a blind to pull down over the front door at night to stop the glaring street light from outside, but that is just a minor point. We had a very pleasant holiday and would like to return.

Lovely place and convenient located enjoyed our stay only thing i struggled with was i coudnt get in the bath to shower due to my slight disability, a walk in shower better.

There definitely needs a blind or curtain at front door as coming out of bedrooms to bathroom can be seen . Maybe bigger rug and couple of lamps to compliment the lounge . Kitchen well equipped and so much crockery and pans a bit of garden maintenance on borders but thats me been picky now. But i was glad we found this place .

Very nice property.

Only suggestions we would make would be softer lamps in the lounge and a covering at the front door window. We would definitely stay there again if we were up that way. It was in a lovely quiet position and a very nice secluded garden for the dog.

Lovely spot.

Was lacking some home comforts such as throws and cushions, rugs,etc. the furniture in the house was very cheap and the dining room chairs were really rickety and the beds were really uncomfortable. The place was clean enough although there was quite a lot of dog hairs lingering about the place that kept covering my little lad when he was crawling about. But it had everything we needed. The none stick pans in the place are flaking and needs replacing and we could have done with more washing up liquid than the tiny amount welcome pack provided. The front door could do with a blind on as it looks onto the road and people can see straight down the hallway, particularly when running to the loo at night. It's also very echoy and I think some more soft furnishings would help with this. But the place was reasonably priced and did the job for us and it's a great location! The managers were great and rang us to check we were ok and it was easy to find and access. Thanks for a nice stay

The property is in an excellent location and is well equipped.

I would say that it lacks some home comforts, like cushions and rugs which I think would improve the overall experience. My main criticism is the quality of the mattress in the main bedroom which definitely needs to be replaced. However, we had a lovely time

I would happily recommend The Lodge at Alnwick to anyone.

It is a wonderful cottage in a great location. I have only one suggestion for the owners - a rug in the living room to soften the sound.

The overall feel of the property was it needed to have a deep clean to bring up the standard.

The location of the property was perfect for all facilities you needed, just outside the centre close to pubs and restaurants. As a base it was good as the major roads were nearby which meant it wasn’t a long drive to go and sightseeing. Ideal place for a family vacation.

Absolutely perfect.

Super location, lovely building.

Perfect facilities for a holiday visit. Could do with a few more homely features, curtains in lounge (blinds are a bit stark in the winter), blinds on windows in kitchen and front door. No focal fireplace in the lounge, and rather harsh lighting. Maybe these features are not as important in the summer months, but on a cold January night any cosiness would help.

S lovely place to stay well equipped; thought out even a welcome pack with delicious biscuits.

It was very comfortable & I managed to use the oven OK . I'm used to gas oven & hob. I bought a inside bath mat as the one supplied in the drawer didn't look nice very dirty but the new one goes well in the bathroom. Clothes airer is outside so I didn't use it & left it were it was . Everything else was perfect & we hope to be back as soon as possible.

This place has buckets of potential but it isn’t maxed out.

If you just want somewhere close to town, that’s dog friendly with an enclosed garden, it’s ideal - only a quick walk in and out and everything wipe cleanable. It’s really well stocked too - you can just turn up with your bag and crack on. But, if you want a cosy retreat - this isn’t the one. Reference to the mattresses in the previous reviews were accurate for us - they weren’t comfortable. I know it’s dog friendly but the carpet in the bedrooms hadn’t been hoovered. I’m not sure that’s a reasonable expectation. The lounge is functional but not comfortable. The layout is awkward, granted but the two seater sofa is the only way to relax and with two of you staying there, there’s not much personal space. There is only main lighting, no fireplace… I appreciate they are all details but this isn’t consistent with other thoughtful details like books and jigsaws. You just wouldn’t relax there. The shower head needs replacing too - or at least descaling. It was all a bit stark and so disappointing.

The positives: excellent location, good instructions and clean enough.

The negatives: damp and mould, broken extractor fan, broken radiators in bedroom, very uncomfortable and squeaky beds, no blinds/curtains on half the windows, only one key, pointless flat cushions. Probably wouldn’t stay again which is a shame because the location was perfect.

This is a lovely property in an ideal location.

There is everything you need at the property (very well resourced). Previous reviews are accurate eg bed is uncomfortable (mattress very soft) & some aspects need more attention when it comes to cleaning (mirror & carpet in main bedroom, as an example). Great to have a range of books, flyers & magazines about the area in the property. Also nice to have books & jigsaws.

The extractor fan in the bathroom was making odd noises from the start of our holiday and looked to be clogged with dust.

2 days in it stopped working which meant a lot of humidity following 4 showers each morning. This was leading to some green staining on the floor from drips off the radiator fittings The toilet holder needs to be re fixed to the wall as it was hanging off from the start of our stay. Both these things were reported to NCCC when they checked in on us in the first day. The garden, was a nice place to sit out and we were very fortunate with the weather so were able to use the BBQ which was in great condition. The kitchen was good with enough pots, pans, plates and utensils. The coffee grinder was an unexpected suprise, and while there was a mokka pot, a cafatiere would be useful. The location of the villa is great, easy access to the town centre, castle gardens, a handy Lidl and local walking paths into and around the town.

The property is a beautiful property from the outside.

It is very well located and parking and the enclosed garden is a real bonus. However, the cleanliness and general maintenance of the property is a real issue. Below is a list of the issues: 1. Dirty refuse bins both internally and externally with two of the bins virtually full on our arrival 2. Several areas of animal excrement in the front garden area 3. An untidy rear garden - lawn needed mowing and dirty garden furniture should have been cleaned 4. When opening the property windows all windows had dirty frames with ‘vegetation’ and dead insects attached 5. The bedrooms and bathroom smell strongly of damp 6. The bathroom had a broken toilet roll holder, a mouldy bath mat left in the drawer under the sink, the bottom of the shower screen is mouldy and discoloured and there is a rusty, unclean toilet brush and holder 7. There was a broken clothes airer which we had to go and buy tape to repair. This had previously been attempted to be repaired due to existing tape being there 8. The mirror in the double bedroom was very dusty and had ‘please clean me’ written in the dust, presumably by a previous guest 9. The mattress in the double bedroom is very uncomfortable and lumpy which we had noted on several previous reviews 10. The cushions in the living room are extremely thin and of no use whatsoever It is a real shame that better care is not taken of this beautiful building, grounds and its internal upkeep. We feel very let down by the condition of the property especially as what we were happy to pay for our stay did not meet the standards that would have been expected for this cost. We would appreciate some feedback to the points raised at your earliest convenience.

Has what is required for dog friendly property ie secure garden,dog friendly floor, needed when near beaches.

Ideal spot for the area very easy parking. Third visit

The Lodge was beautiful.

Great location, best dog friendly accommodation we have ever stayed in. The only criticism we have were the beds! The mattresses were very thin and uncomfortable and unfortunately when you reach a certain age this becomes more important. Would we go again? Definitely if the mattresses were changed. Everything else was brilliant.

The cottage was bigger than we thought from the photos and well kitted out.

It was perfectly situated for exploring Alnwick, especially The Alnwick Gardens which were just across the road. It was also well placed for exploring further afield, with most of our day trips only about 30-45 minutes away. We would definitely recommend this cottage to people who want to explore this part of Northumberland.

The Lodge is in a good quiet location, walking distance to the centre of Alnwick and all of its amenities.

We really enjoyed our stay and would come again, however the property does need a Spring Clean to bring it up to a good standard and the double bed mattress definitely needs replacing. Please get the bin’s outside cleaned, the bird poo on top of them is not good and also clean the outside table before the spring as that was covered in bird poo as well!!!!

What an outstanding location - right across from the Castle Gardens - and the rest of the town well within easy walking distance.

Cottage itself has a secure garden - essential for the dogs (or errant children). Equipped with everything we needed and warm & cosy. Only one criticism - the front door window needs a blind or curtains for both privacy and to stop the street light from across the road shining directly into the main bedroom if you sleep with the door open. That said, a black bin bag and some tape - situation solved. I would recommend, especially for dog owners - you can't take them into the castle gardens - but you can use the 'huge' car park next door and the fields just down the road!

Really comfortable place, well equipped and in a great location.

Will definitely use again.

Great location.

Peaceful. Cottage warm and well maintained. Just lacked a few basics on arrival ie. washing up liquid and hand wash and maybe a bit more info. about the area and local walks. Other than that all was perfect and we had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay.

This property is lovely from the outside and in a great location but that's it.

The double bed mattress needs replacing the oven is dirty and so the are the pans. Windows needed a clean inside. There was a film of dirt on the books under the coffee table it needs new cushions on the sofa , a blind on the front door and generally it needs a lick of paint it's looking tired. The heating wouldn't turn off from the thermostate so it was on constantly. So disappointed after paying good money for this property as a birthday treat.

There is no curtain on the front door which allowed a very bright street light to shine directly onto the main bed's pillows.

I believe a curtain is essential for this, and also for privacy. Although there was a note stating that the heating in the bedrooms wasn't working the small additional heaters provided were insufficient.

We loved staying in the Lodge and appreciated its modern feel and location.

The back garden was a bonus for our dogs. (We made special effort to ensure it was left clean.) We had snow and it was very cold but appreciated coming back to a warm comfortable home after a day out. As previously mentioned in reviews, the radiator in main bedroom still requires attention. Perhaps some new cushions in the lounge would be more in keeping with the high standard and modern feel of the property. There didn’t appear to be a hoover so we used the brush and pan instead. Our booking was very last minute but we were delighted to have found it.

Lovely property.

It was very clean and well maintained and near to the centre of Alnwick with all its pubs, restaurants and shops. The Central Heating system programmer was too complicated - we just used the "Boost Button". Apart from this, we highly recommend "The Lodge". it was a beautiful place to stay.

Without a doubt the lodge is a lovely cottage, in a perfect location for walking into town or seeing the local area.

The cleanliness however leaves a lot to be desired. Dusty paintwork, cobwebs on light fittings, bulbs that needreplacing, a television in the second bedroom which doesn’t work, a radiator in the main bedroom not working and a dangerous mobile radiator with a wheel missing. The worst problem was a free standing mirror which fell at a touch, just missing our small dog. Because of allergies I always use my own sheets and towels when I’m away. Imagine our surprise when taking the sheets from what looked like a nice clean bed only to discover a mattress protector which obviously hadn’t been changed for quite some time from the amount of bodily fluid stains which we found. Disgusting! This was replaced after a phone call. We did report this and more to the agent in Seahouses who said they would look into the problem. We have used Northumbrian cottages a number of times without any problems and know they will take our complaint very seriously. mobile radiator

The location is very good quiet but wit easy walking distance from Alnwick centre and short drives to coastal ports and beaches.

The building has great character from outside but interior is bland, and the deep reveals on small windows together with nearby trees on all sides meant natural light was poor. Equipment provided was good quality and in ample amounts, with good supplies of soap, dishwasher tablet etc However on arrival a burglar alarm set off, not mentioned on information we were sent, nor known by the agent we phoned, however eventually found the code on page 10 of the information folder to switch it off. . Some oil- filled radiators were in place seemingly from a central store and the gas radiators were not working, and no heat in the bathroom . As the weather cooled mid week we explored the boiler controls to find it had been set to hot water only. It was easy to change to get proper heat, including the bathroom. 2 out of 3 light bulbs in one bedroom were not working and no spares could be found. One toilet roll for a week seemed mean

I originally booked this reading the reviews and they were really good but a few months before we went the reviews were a bit concerning about cleanliness, I thought these reviews would be noted and sorted.

The actual property was amazing I can’t fault that but it wasn’t amazingly clean and to top it all off when we were leaving and I was stripping beds there’s was stains on the mattress cover this just isn’t acceptable. It has the potential to be a 5* property but unfortunately it isn’t atm. Also no blinds in hall or kitchen which was a bit strange as well. Little touches could make this place perfect.

We had a great time visiting Alnwick and surrounding places.

The Lodge is a lovely building in a beautiful setting and its location was ideal for our visit. The Lodge is well equipped and comfortable however a few changes, if implemented, would raise the bar still further. A new mattress would improve the comfort in the double bedroom. Some attention to details would be of benefit e.g. upon our arrival there were a few cobwebs in evidence, in mitigation the Lodge is in a wooded location and the time of year dives spiders indoors. Would we visit Alnwick and again stay at the Lodge = definitely, had a fab time. Thank you.

Logde was fantastic location was fantastic everyone enjoyed it .

only thing need a new mattress in the double room (very soft)aswell. Only thing that was missing on arrival in the lodwas toilet roll none left by cleaning company.

Location was very good.

Sadly though, the property was let down by lack of cleaning, oven/oven trays were too dirty for us to use, skirting boards were very dirty in places, trim at bottom of shower screen is very dirty, there was what looked like a bit of a dog chew under the table, vacuum cleaner only works when it wants to, one of the portable radiators has a wheel missing. Food had been left in cupboards and freezer, wheelie bin was full. Potential to be a first class let, but over priced in the current state.

The positives are location which is fabulous lots of lovely walks from the door.

This place could be even more fabulous if they replaced the double bed, vaxed the carpets and gave it a deep clean and emulsion. None of this would cost much but would transform it to look its best. The cleaners do the all they can in the time allowed, but this does not leave time to properly sort it. There is everything in the property you could possibly need and the enclosed garden is a treat.

Excellent accommodation couldn’t fault it thank you

Lovely well maintained property - very clean and hospitable.

Very nice location next to Alnwick Gardens and only 2 mins walk into the town center. Great shower and the whole property was lovely and warm. Looks great both outside and in! My only minor complaint is that the beds are very soft - though I realize this is a personal preference!

Great location , easy walking distance into Alnwick town centre, Alnwick Garden and Barters Books.

The Lodge is a super holiday cottage, comfortable and well equipped (good quality matching crockery, nice linens, towels etc). We had warm sunshine for the first 4 days of our stay, so no central heating required but the final few days was much cooler and we noticed the radiator in the main bedroom only came on briefly at 4am, but not sure about the others! As other guests have mentioned, the heating system can be a challenge even after reading the instructions, as not all radiators came on (the one in the hall never got warm, when all others did). Until we had mastered the instructions, we were very grateful for the electric supplementary heaters which were provided. Maybe the central heating system needs balancing/valves checked? We would be very happy to return to The Lodge during the summer months, it more than measured up to expectations and how lovely is Northumberland in the sunshine!

The bed mattress was awful no substance to it We slept badly with no comfort .

We liked the lodge it was ideal for what we needed .

Lovey cottage.

Very clean and tastefully decorated. Minor probem in that the kettle didn't work, but otherwise a great stay.

This is the 2nd time we have stayed in this property.

It is in a good location, central to the town & within easy reach of beaches etc. The property is comfortable & well equipped. Unfortunately it still has a heating problem with only 3 out of the 6 radiators working effectively. This was an issue when we stayed 2 years ago & was highlighted in a review 12 months ago but still has not been rectified. I struggle to understand why because in winter it detracts from your enjoyment of the property & will lead me to seek alternatives in the future.

This is a lovely lodge centrally located close to Castle and gardens, shops and restaurants.

Ideal for short or a long stay

Second stay here this year.

Great location for Alnwick centre and the beaches.The only things to maybe mention so it can be checked was the radiator in the main living room and Hallway only got luke warm but all the others got very hot also the main fuse blew once when using the grill/oven etc but everything else was spot on tbh.

Fantastic location for exploring Northumberland with only being a few minutes drive to the A1.

Walking distance into Alnwick and lots of supermarkets close by for provisions. We had a lovely week with our two dogs and didn’t want to come home. We would stay here again. It had everything we needed.

Fabulous little cottage in a great location for Alnwick and Northumberland as a whole.

For anyone reading earlier reviews, the heating now works well and was cosy for our November stay. There is plenty of parking and a fully enclosed garden which can be secured if you take a pair of padlocks (one for each gate) in the event you take bicycles or the like.

An excellent, cosy property that was full of character.

So handy for everything in Alnwick and convenient for getting around. Loved our stay!

Well maintained property, in a great location for exploring Alnwick and the wider area

We were visiting with dogs and it was good Garden was dog proof not always the case and floors also suitable saving the worry of dogs who had been on the beach.

Also the fact that all electric equipment had working instructions often a problem in some properties.

Pictures are misleading as to location.

Property is beside a noisy building site with construction vehicles parking outside and on the edge of a housing estate. Dirty marks on several walls disappointing that care was not taken to make sure it was well presented. Garden a bit neglected too. On a positive nice clean towels and beds, we enjoyed the area. Look out for the red squirrel that walks along the wall

The Lodge is perfect for exploring Alnwick and surrounding areas.

Easy walking distance to the town and the castle/gardens. The cottage was clean and tidy and very comfortable, but ongoing maintenance needs some attention: the grass in the back "garden" was ankle high, the fridge needed defrosting, and the shower seal in the bathroom needed cleaning/replacing. Having sais that we still had a great time there.

Just what We needed , a very relaxing and comfortable stay in Alnwick.

The Lodge was perfect , very well presented . Just a short walk into town , for shopping etc

Lovely cosy cottage, in a great location.

Really enjoyed our stay

Great little place to stay everything you need tbh.

Previous review say they felt it was cold but we found it spot on all radiators got red hot but the owners have taken the comment on board providing some oil radiators if needed. Would stay again if in that area only 10 mins drive to some great sandy beaches which the dogs loved

Thank you, we had a good time at the lodge but was surprised to find the problem with the heating.

Thank you for providing the plug in heaters, but it would have been nice to have been forewarned. Hot water was not an issue, just bathroom often cold when needed warm. Difficult to understand the value of cost of 3 nights compared to other companies or quality B&Bs, Great fluffy towels, but sheets not of the same quality. Disappointing welcome pack - somewhat impersonal.Didn’t expect a full rubbish bin to deal with. Lovely lodge, great for 2 or 4 people. Great location. Would come back when no heating was needed, and hoped bins were checked before new visitors arrive.

Having read a review on Sykes website which stated there was a problem with the heating at the Lodge - I phoned Sykes two days before my booking to ask if this problem had been resolved.

I was advised that there was no problem with the heating. After driving for 6 hours to reach the property - imagine my annoyance to discover the Lodge was cold and felt damp and indeed there was a problem with the heating. The radiator in the hall and the bedroom with the double bed did not come on at all. Then the hall radiator came on and the lounge radiator was cold. The bathroom and kitchen radiators appeared fine. The weather was cold and the Lodge felt cold. The next day I managed to contact Sykes local representative, who arranged for a member of the maintenance team to come out. He can confirm that radiators were not working. He did bring three electric oil heaters out and the place did thankfully get warm. The owners then visited on the Wednesday evening - without any prior notice - and brought with them a fan heater which was not needed. They acknowledged a problem with double bedroom being cold and also advised that there was a problem with the thermostats. I was also advised by the cleaner, that she had been asked to take the three heaters away after cleaning the property on our departure and she advised that she was not aware of a problem with the heating, but that she had also been asked to take away heaters from the Lodge when she cleaned before my arrival. I do think Sykes and the owners have a responsibility here for ensuring that the holiday home they are advertising is fit for purpose and adequately maintained and any issues raised - resolved. I am annoyed that Sykes told me there was no problem despite the written review and that the owners knowingly rent out the property with problems.

We were moved into this cottage due to major problems in the one we booked into.

On first impressions the Lodge was beautiful and unique. Lovely inside and out. However there was major issues with the heating system. The radiator did not work in the hall, only got slightly warm in the bedroom and lounge slightly warmer. This led to the hall, bedroom and bathroom being really cold. 12- 13 degrees on the hallway thermostat. So only half the radiators were working properly. Evenings were spent with blankets around our shoulders and on the bed. The bedroom smelt of wet plaster it was that cold. There are two thermostats, one in the bedroom and one in the hallway. We were constantly running between them both, boosting, to try and get the place warm. The shower was another issue. Lovely fixed head shower, however this is not good for people that don’t want to get their hair wet. There was a hand held shower but it was fixed just above the taps and facing outwards to the facing wall. If this was turned on to get to temperature, the power of the water hits the opposite wall potentially flooding the bathroom. So you had to stand in the bath holding it whilst it got warm, rinse yourself, turn it off, soap yourself and then turn it back on to rinse. Really not ideal and practical. The back door was really stiff to open and some force was needed. Children or the elderly would not be able to open this, so a hazard for fire safety.

Great dog friendly base to explore Alnwick and surrounding area.

Can recommend breakfast at Barter books and lunch at the Fish Shack in Amble.

This is a great little property, newly furnished to a high standard in a superb location near Alnwick Castle.

We had a lovely break and felt the cottage was lovely and homely and ideally situated to visit many of the sites in Northumberland, we will definitely try and book this again

A lovely characterful cottage.

The ‘Hobbit House’ look was great. The secure back garden kept dog and toddler safe. On arrival it was immaculately clean and welcoming. Would happily stay there again, but next time for a fortnight as there is so much to do in the area.

Lovely cottage in an excellent location.

We are hoping to return next year.

A beautiful home from home.

Great position for seeing all the sights in Northumbria. Also nice and quiet position, the garden was a bonus! The property was beautifully appointed with plenty of space. The towels were the fluffiest we'd ever had! We would love to return and we would certainly recommend it to all our friends. Excellent

Great property, great location.

We had a relaxing stay in Alnwick. Comfortable and clean lodge . No complaints only praise for the high standards of cleanliness and quality of fixtures and fittings. Thank you.