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Bondgate House

Alnwick, Northumberland
Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 4
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Quirky
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Spacious, period property, perfect for multi-generational families and friends
  • Enclosed outside space and a BBQ
  • Located in the heart of historic Alnwick within walking distance of Alnwick Castle and Gardens
Overview
Property code: OC-B29336

This exquisite, Grade II-listed Georgian property in historic Alnwick has been lovingly restored, offering larger family groups and friends a uniquely styled destination with plenty of space to come together and socialise as well as a split-level garden for memorable, al fresco dining moments.

From the front door, follow the beautiful original floor tiles along the hallway to reach the kitchen/diner. A large dining table with bench seating for twelve welcomes relaxed mealtimes, and doors open to the garden. The family cook will find everything needed to prepare delicious feasts, with a fridge/freezer in the adjacent utility/boot room. Off the hallway, you will also find a cloakroom and a ground-floor bedroom with a king-size bed and a wood burner, perfect for romantic evenings. On the first floor, the lounge boasts wood flooring, an original feature fireplace, three sofas and two large windows. There is a Smart TV, a Bluetooth speaker, books, and games to keep the whole family entertained. Also on the first floor is the family bathroom and two bedrooms - a fun-filled bunk bedroom and the garden bedroom with a double bed, an en-suite shower room, and French doors to the garden. On the second floor, there's a gleaming shower room and three king-size bedrooms - one features a sleigh-style bed and two skylight windows, and the other two have access to a Jack and Jill shower room. Outside, the rear enclosed gardens are set over three levels, each with bench seating where you can enjoy your morning or a drink after dinner. There's also a charcoal BBQ and garden furniture.

This property enjoys a prime location in the heart of town, where you'll find independent shops, galleries, bars, and restaurants. Discover the latest shows at the nearby Playhouse and savour a coffee in the renowned second-hand bookstore. Spend a full day exploring the magnificent Alnwick Castle and Gardens (0.5 miles), famous for its beautiful plantings, water cascades, and the intriguing Poison Garden. Head to Alnmouth for sandy beach outings, golf, and village shops, bars, and eateries (4.5 miles). Visit Howick Hall Gardens and Arboretum, the home of Earl Grey tea (6 miles) or Craster Harbour (7 miles) for delicious seafood and a scenic coastal path to Dunstanburgh and Warkworth castles.

  • 6 bedrooms – 4 king-size, 1 double, 1 bunk bedroom
  • 4 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with a bath with shower attachment and WC, 1 shower room with WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 Jack and Jill shower room with WC, plus an additional ground-floor WC
  • Range-style gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher, microwave
  • Utility room with fridge/freezer and washing machine
  • ​​​​​​​High chair & travel cot available (no linen provided)
  • Wood burner in ground-floor bedroom
  • Smart TV and Bluetooth speaker
  • Enclosed garden and patio areas set on 3 levels with garden furniture and charcoal BBQ
  • Private parking for 2 cars and further on-street parking available nearby (subject to availability, parking discs available in the property for 24-hour free parking)
  • Shops, bars and restaurants less than 500 metres, beach 5 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Laura Watts

This property is personally managed by Laura.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 15 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Paul 3rd June 2026

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Our family had a fantastic time and the house is perfectly located and extremely close to bars, restaurants with a short stroll to shops. Plus perfect for the castle and gardens and exploring the local area. The house could do with some TLC however.

Reviewed by Anne 19th May 2026

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Spacious house in central area but beds need updating for comfort and downstairs heating inadequate.

Reviewed by Jennifer 17th November 2025

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A beautiful home in a great location, ideal for a large group. Friendly owner too.

Reviewed by Mary 25th October 2025

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The position was excellent, the heating was on so nice and cosy. Good beds and lots of rooms, very quiet even for a townhouse. Games and jigsaws for quiet days. Castle, garden, bookshop and town just a short walk away

Reviewed by Iain 21st October 2025

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The house is ideally situated for exploring Alnwick and the superb Northumbria coast. It is well equipped, full of character and comfortably accommodated our family group of 7 adults, 4 rumbustious little boys and 3 dogs. It is a short walk into the centre of town, close to pubs, restaurants and a large supermarket. We had a wonderful half-term breRead moreak with so much to do and explore on the doorstep. Bondgate House is a great destination for a family gathering. Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth 24th September 2025

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Reviewed by William 23rd August 2025

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Property good size just right for large family or friends group. Car parking adequate and free parking available close by. Property generally in good order few minor issues that need resolving but didn't detract from our stay . Location is ideal being central to all the main Alnwick facilities would recommend this to any large group.

Reviewed by Jim 20th July 2025

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Bondgate is in an excellent location for exploring the area, Alnwick castle and gardens are a stroll away. Castles,coasts and lovely towns and beaches are located within short drives. The house is large and roomy but requires a great deal of TLC to bring it up to standard. The place is quite gloomy with an unpleasant smell in the large loft bedroomRead more. The busy road in front of the house didnt trouble any of us and was a good place to start our trips out. Hide

Reviewed by Lynda 6th July 2025

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The house was lovely and spacious with good equipment throughout, although no hairdryer. It was situated in a great, central location to the town and all its attractions.

Reviewed by Jillian 6th June 2025

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We had a great stay here, perfect place for a family celebration, the kitchen diner is perfect for 12 people to eat, drink and laugh together. The location is spot on, easy walk to some great pubs, restaurants and takeaways whilst also easy to get out to the coast - a few great beaches within 20 minutes drive. Parking wasn't quite as advertised buRead moret we had no problem as lots of space on some wide residential roads a few minutes walk behind the property. Hide

Reviewed by Dorothy 14th May 2025

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This is a lovely house for a large group of people. If you request a cot please note that it appears to be kept under one of the beds and you will need to bring your own sheets. It is very central for the town and Alnwick gardens.

Reviewed by Christine 18th December 2024

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The house is in an excellent location for exploring Alnwick. Parking is available close by and is within walking distance. We had an issue getting into the property but the issue was resolved very quickly with communicatio from the owner.

Reviewed by Carolyn 9th October 2024

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We booked the property for a large family gathering to celebrate my parents' Diamond wedding anniversary and we all enjoyed our stay. The dining table easily accommodates 12 adults but the livingroom would benefit from either another sofa or a couple of armchairs. The property is very central and we would definitely consider returning in the futureRead more. Hide

Reviewed by Geoff 18th September 2024

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A fantastic property, very conveniently situated and well equipped. We had a wonderful stay and look forward to going back.

Reviewed by Laura 13th August 2024

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This house is an absolutely gorgeous space and was perfect for our family gathering. The location is amazing, the castle and gardens are easily walkable as well as local shops. The living areas are spacious and comfortable, and the decor throughout is immaculate. The house is well equipped and the owner was very responsive and helpful when we had qRead moreuestions. The beds were really comfortable, and the multiple bathrooms makes life easy. Two little issues - The WiFi works brilliantly on the ground floor but gets progressively intermittent as you go up the house. Some Wi-Fi extenders would be helpful. The local 4G works fine though, if you have plenty of data! The childrens bedroom (bunk bed room) bizarrely has a Yale lock on the inside which puts them at risk of locking themselves in - we kept it on the latch but then the door didnt stay closed. Neither of these issues impacted our stay too much but worth being aware of. We had a great week here and would definitely choose to stay again if we visit Alnwick in the future. Hide

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Cottages in Northumberland is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.