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Thornbrae Retreat

Alnwick, Northumberland
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Hot Tub
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Complex
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At a glance

  • Stunning contemporary stone-built cottage located on the doorstep of Alnwick town
  • A pleasant, easy drive to the scenic Northumberland coast
  • Enjoy a large, private outdoor space with your own hot tub and dining area
  • Gorgeous, contemporary interior with traditional touches
  • Ideal for a families and groups of friends get away to the seaside
  • An area surrounded by wonderful scenery, beaches, hikes and cultural attractions
Property code: OC-CN218

Thornbrae Retreat is a beautifully presented, stone-built holiday cottage in Alnwick for 4 lucky guests. This property offers an excellent standard of self-catering holiday accommodation for families or friends looking to stay in our stunning county and explore all the many local attractions.

Set over two floors, the cottage is spacious and light with many luxurious features including en-suite shower rooms for both bedrooms upstairs, an open plan lounge kitchen and dining area downstairs with bi-folding door leading to your own, smart, decked balcony area, flat screen TVs in the bedrooms, complimentary slippers and free off-road parking.

From the lounge, large bi-folding patio doors, lead out onto a patio area which features a private hot tub, ensuring whatever the weather, you can enjoy this lovely outdoor space with your friends and family. The patio also has an outdoor dining area where you can relax with your food and drink.

Outside there is a patio area with a dining table, BBQ and sauna. This area is perfect for families and friends holidaying together within the Thornbrae Collection of cottages, looking for communal space to relax in and dine together. Guests also have access to shared gardens in the grounds with children’s play equipment.

Staying at Thornbrae Retreat, you are within easy reach of Alnwick Castle, where they filmed the Hogwarts scenes from the Harry Potter films, as well as scenes from Downton Abbey, and of course, one of the world’s most contemporary gardens where you are guaranteed to have a wonderful day out, the Alnwick Gardens. While you are there you might visit The Treehouse restaurant featured on Michel Roux Junior’s recent series, the famous Barter Books store with a surprise! and the centre of this popular market town with its many independent shops and great restaurants and bars.

All this and our fabulous, award winning coastline close by, which has just been voted Holiday Destination of the Year by Countryfile Magazine 2017 is just a few minutes drive. For example, Alnmouth beach, village high street and panoramic golf course is a mere 7 minutes by car and you have boat trips to Coquet Island from nearby Amble and to the Farne islands from Seahouses, not to mention Bamburgh’s magnificent Castle, village and glorious beach. Craster’s pretty harbour and coastal walk to Dunstanburgh Castle and The Ship Inn at Low Newton... are all within easy reach!! Inland, you can drive to Rothbury, the Simonside Hills and Cragside House and Gardens in just 20 minutes.

Bed linen, towels, heating and hot water are included.

Sorry dogs are not allowed at Thornbrae Retreat.

 

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 double, 1 twin (Can be made into a super king on request)
  • 2 bathrooms - 2 en-suite shower rooms with WC and shower, 1 ground-floor cloakroom with WC
  • Electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher
  • Washing machine and dryer in the kitchen
  • Decking area with private hot tub, table and chairs
  • Pubs, shops and restaurants within easy driving distance
  • TV/DVD, and radio
  • Free off-road parking for one or two cars
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

 

Elliot Albiston

This property is personally managed by Elliot.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 42 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Tracey 31st May 2026

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The Retreat is a beautiful cottage in an ideal area. The cottage overlooks a lovely garden and the hot tub is a nice extra. Inside the cottage, everything is very well maintained and clean. The beds are very comfy and the welcome pack is lovely. Weve had an amazing week. Thank you!!

Reviewed by Mrs Sue 24th May 2026

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The cottage was immaculate and the owner were so helpful and very friendly. Would certainly recommend the Thornbrae retreat, and would go back.

Reviewed by Ian 16th May 2026

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A lovely place to stay. Clean, bright and well equipped.

Reviewed by David 2nd May 2026

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Reviewed by Phillip 25th April 2026

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Thornbrae Retreat is without doubt an excellent property. The owners have clearly taken a lot of time to get things just right for their guests. The location is perfect as it is just a short walk into Alnwick. We had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Reviewed by Chris 18th April 2026

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Beautiful, clean and luxurious property. Well worth a stay and a great location.

Reviewed by Angela 11th April 2026

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Excellent property in all aspects and location Our 2nd visit to the studio

Reviewed by Carolyn 28th March 2026

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Reviewed by Hannah 2nd January 2026

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A really luxurious place to stay, very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. The outside garden with play area was a bonus, the hot tub an excellent addition.

Reviewed by Alexandra 26th December 2025

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Reviewed by Liz 21st November 2025

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Can only echo previous reviewers, the Retreat was spotlessly clean on our arrival (welcome basics and additional nice touches of biscuits, crackers and cheese were a nice touch). Great location for easy walk into Alnwick and driving to many lovely locationsstandouts for us were Seahouses and Bamburgh Castle - stunning! We loved chilling in the hot-Read moretub with a drink after busy days, start-gazing and chatting - would thoroughly recommend, thanks for a great stay! Hide

Reviewed by Joanna 24th October 2025

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We lovely everything about the retreat. A great, well-equipped place perfectly situated. Would definitely recommend. Thank you!

Reviewed by Stephen 19th October 2025

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Cottage is a perfect home from home in an ideal position for getting into Alnwick with great hotel just a few minutes walk away for meals.

Reviewed by Sian 6th October 2025

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Reviewed by Paul 8th September 2025

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Thornbrae Retreat is outstanding in every way. Having spent 4 nights we should have booked for longer. Simply everything we needed was there, relaxing, cleanliness, peaceful, spacious and the location for walking into the town or driving off for a day out.

Reviewed by Lee 5th September 2025

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Perfect location. Perfect accommodation. We were blown away with this holiday cottage. Everything you need for a relaxing stay. We would like to sincerely thank the owners for setting the bar extremely high. Looking forward to returning one day. Best wishes

Reviewed by Brian 15th August 2025

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Wonderful cottage. Comfortable cottage with very good facilities. Lovely welcoming owners.

Reviewed by Brenda 4th August 2025

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Cottage is fantastic and well equipped with the necessary essentials. The added extras such as toiletries, milk etc are very generous and most welcoming. The rooms are spacious and the beds very comfy. The hot tub great for relaxing in at the end of a busy day. Alnwick and the surrounding area is lovely with lots to see and do. We had a lovely timeRead more and would highly recommend a stay in this lovely accomodation. Hide

Reviewed by Gillian 11th July 2025

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This property is exceptional - the cleanliness, furnishings and facilities are exemplary and all within walking distance into Alnwick we highly recommend it to all our friends visiting the area and we will return. This is our second time in the house and the owners keep all their properties and the grounds in tip top condition. The area around AlnwRead moreick is beautiful the walks both along the coast and inland are so scenic - Go and visit and find out for yourselves !! Hide

Reviewed by Sjef 4th July 2025

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Great cottage in nice town with lot of attractions nearby

Reviewed by Ann 20th June 2025

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A fantastic property. Perfect. Beautifully maintained and very comfortable in every respect. Every need catered for e.g. a filter coffee machine and a cafetire plus tea bags, coffee, sugar, hot chocolate sachets and a full biscuit barrel plus milk, cheese and butter in the fridge. Lovely owners who were very helpful. Patio facility was great as wasRead more the hot tub- a real bonus after a busy day out. We really loved this property and our stay in Northumberland. Just perfect. Hide

Reviewed by Jeffrey 6th June 2025

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Reviewed by Colleen 21st May 2025

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Reviewed by Michael 17th May 2025

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Great stay. Very well positioned for visiting Alnwick. Quiet, comfortable, private and very well equipped. One of the best we have stayed in.

Reviewed by Steph 2nd May 2025

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Lovely property in a great location. My son loved the hot tub and kids play area. Welcome pack was lovely and well received. Comfy pillows and beds. Plenty of towels and toiletries. Will definately stay again.

Reviewed by Geraldine 15th April 2025

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Where to start the accommodation is gorgeous very well thought out, tastefully furnished and in a great location. Lovely welcome pack and all essentials for the kitchen included. Loads of lovely toiletries and the towels super soft. The hot tub was fantastic and fully heated on our arrival. The cottage is about a 15-20 minute walk into town which wRead moreas great. All in all we had a fantastic break. Hide

Reviewed by Elaine 21st March 2025

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Reviewed by Philip 22nd February 2025

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Wonderful property, with all high quality features for a luxury stay. Short walk to all the local amenities. Great base to walking routes close by and the historic town of Alnwick. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Stephen 24th January 2025

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Reviewed by Diane 23rd November 2024

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Fantastic stay at the retreat. Location was brilliant for strolling into Alnwick and driving out to other places. The curate itself was wonderful, really comfy, absolutely spotless and very well equipped. The welcome pack was added bonus and appreciated, thank you! Would definitely recommend!

Reviewed by Carol 8th November 2024

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Perfect place to stay. Second visit. Love everything about it. The property is clean, very well equipped and comfortable. The location is excellent, easy walking to Alnwick and good location to visit other places in the area. Lots of good pubs and restaurants within walking distance

Reviewed by Veronica 1st November 2024

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Reviewed by Carole 25th October 2024

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Reviewed by Kay 11th October 2024

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This cottage is fantastic and has everything you need. Its accessible for walking into Alnwick (10 minutes) and is 4 miles from Almouth. The beds are comfy, the cottage is scrupulously clean and the owners are always around if you need them.

Reviewed by Sian 7th October 2024

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A real 'home from home' Truly we have stayed in many a holiday cottage or lodge but Thornbrae Retreat was exceptional. Thank you to everyone who made it such a special place to stay.

Reviewed by Wynford 27th September 2024

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Reviewed by Ailsa 20th September 2024

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Really excellent accommodation, well maintained and very well equipped. Very convenient location, ample car parking, near the centre of Alnwick and also very close to bus stops.

Reviewed by Carol 30th August 2024

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Super accommodation, very clean, well equipped and comfortable. Lovely outside space for seating and hot tub. In a great position, short walk to Alnwick town centre which had loads of pubs, restaurants and shops as well as the castle and famous bookshop. 5 minute drive to several supermarkets. Our first visit but am going to book again. Would definRead moreitely recommend Hide

Reviewed by Nicola 23rd August 2024

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Reviewed by Judy 9th August 2024

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Great location for visiting all the main attractions locally. Had everything you could want away from home, the standard of cleanliness was faultless, comfortable bed, great facilities with a hot tub, shared and personal outdoor space and shared BBQ. Very welcome touches of provisions such as shampoo, shower gel, tea bags, cheese biscuits and cheesRead moree to name a few items. Plenty of wardrobe and cupboard space with plenty of hangers. Lovely spacious rooms. Hide

Reviewed by Gillian 2nd August 2024

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This accommodation is excellent we have thoroughly enjoyed our week there and it is so convenient for the town and the coast. Loads of restaurants in Alnwick and the house also has plenty of equipment to eat in-house or have a bbq. We will definitely be returning there when visiting Northumberland again - beautiful part of the world.

Reviewed by Pamela 12th July 2024

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This cottage is immaculate, very well equipped and in a superb location. Alnwick Castle is within walking distance and Bamburgh Castle, Lindisfarne and boats to the Farne Islands (from Seahouses) about 25 minutes drive away. (Note that the birds on Farne Islands nest from approx May to end of July). The unspoilt beaches are stunning.

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