Dinmont Cottage is in Shilbottle. It’s a quiet spot. You’re between Alnwick and Alnmouth, both less than ten minutes’ drive away.
It sleeps six. Three bedrooms, one bathroom. It’s got a 4 Star rating. It’s comfortable and clean. The kitchen and dining area is open plan, so it’s a good space for everyone to be together.
There’s a pub and a good café about 300 yards away. A shop, a pharmacy, and an Indian takeaway are a short walk. Alnwick is close. The castle there is famous, they used it for Harry Potter. You can do broomstick lessons. The Alnwick Garden is impressive, and they have the Treehouse Restaurant.
The coast is about five miles. You’ve got Alnmouth beach, which is nice for a walk. There’s a 9-hole course right by the beach. A more challenging 18-hole course is at Foxton Hall. Amble harbour has a market on Sundays, and boat trips go around Coquet Island for birdwatching. Warkworth has a castle and a nice riverside walk.
You can get to Edinburgh or York on the train from Alnmouth station if you fancy a day trip.
The cottage has parking. There’s an enclosed garden. It has a washing machine, dishwasher, WiFi, and TV. Bedding and towels are included. We can provide a cot and a highchair. One well-behaved dog is welcome.
Useful links for the area: National Trust Northumberland Coast and Northumberland National Park.