A beautifully styled apartment, in an enviable position at the heart of Northumberland’s Alnwick, this luxurious abode is perfect for couples. Sleeping four guests, the two-bedroom, first-floor holiday home is in an ideal location for the many attractions of the market town, including its shops and eateries. Make time to visit the castle, just 500 metres away, which appears in many scenes from the Harry Potter films, and the beautiful Alnwick Garden, 0.5 miles away, with its fountains. Venture out of town to discover the dramatic Northumberland countryside and coastline. Picture-postcard Alnmouth, where you can stroll along the beach, is 5 miles away. Tranquil Longhoughton Beach, which has wide sands and rockpools when the tide is out, is the same distance from the apartment. Plan a trip to Amble, 9 miles away, to potter in its shops and harbour outlets and to take a puffin trip out to Coquet Island.
Head into the impressive, converted stone building with its eye-catching, ground-floor glass atrium. Take the lift or climb the stairs up to the first floor, where your apartment is located. At the heart of this holiday retreat is an exquisitely finished, open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, where French doors to a glass-fronted Juliet balcony can be opened on warm days to bring in a summer breeze. Savour the calm ambience of this light space with its soft, understated colour scheme. Sink back into one of the deep sofas to find a good film on the Smart TV. Bluetooth your favourite tunes via the Bose speaker as you catch up on everyone’s news. When mealtimes beckon, the contemporary kitchen area will provide everything you’ll need to help you rustle up culinary treats with your own ingredients. Sip fresh coffee from the machine up at the breakfast bar, while your pans simmer, then set the dining table for your feast. When you are ready to retire for the night, your luxurious bedrooms await. With Smart TVs, ample storage and high-quality mattresses and linen in both, you are sure to enjoy a superb night’s sleep. Open the glass door to the Juliet balcony in the king-size bedroom, which has an en-suite shower room, or unwind in the twin bedroom, which can also be set up as a super-king-size by prior request. Guests in this room have exclusive use of the family bathroom.
There is no private outside area at this apartment, but lots of green open spaces, including Hulne Park, 0.5 miles away, are accessible from the town. There is private, allocated parking for one car within the garage underneath the building. Other cars can be parked in a nearby public car park, for a charge, or on the streets, where there is low-cost disc permit parking. There are shared bike racks within the building’s parking area, with spaces subject to availability. Guests should bring their own locks.