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Dodds Nook, Alnwick

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4.7
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
4.7
out of 5
Northumberland » Alnwick
Sleeps up to 3
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 2

Dodds Nook is a two-bedroom holiday cottage tucked away on Upper Dodds Lane in the market town of Alnwick, Northumberland. It sleeps three across a double bedroom with sloped ceilings and a Velux window, plus a single room upstairs. Despite sitting seconds from Alnwick's high street, the lane is pedestrianised and residential, so guests describe it as a quiet retreat right in the centre of town.

Alnwick itself is a historic market town with narrow streets largely unchanged since coaching days, a Saturday market and a stone cross in Market Place. From here you're within easy reach of the Northumberland coast and the National Park, one of Britain's least visited.

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About Dodds Nook

Dodds Nook is a two-bedroom holiday cottage tucked away on Upper Dodds Lane in the market town of Alnwick, Northumberland. It sleeps three across a double bedroom with sloped ceilings and a Velux window, plus a single room upstairs. Despite sitting seconds from Alnwick's high street, the lane is pedestrianised and residential, so guests describe it as a quiet retreat right in the centre of town.

Alnwick itself is a historic market town with narrow streets largely unchanged since coaching days, a Saturday market and a stone cross in Market Place. From here you're within easy reach of the Northumberland coast and the National Park, one of Britain's least visited.

Barter Books, the well-known second-hand bookshop, is a short stroll away, as noted by regular guests.

Downstairs is open-plan, with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area featuring an electric fire, corner sofa and a rustic dining table with bench seating. The kitchen has an electric oven, hob, dishwasher and a Nespresso coffee machine. There's a small outside seating area, where one guest watched bats flying between the buildings in the evening. Stairs to the first floor are steep, so care is needed.

Alnwick Castle, the Duke of Northumberland's home and a Harry Potter filming location, is close by. Alnwick Garden is an eight-minute walk away, home to Europe's largest cascading water feature and Lilidorei is 0.7 miles (3 minutes) by car. Bamburgh Castle is 17.6 miles (24 minutes) away, Alnmouth is 4 miles (9 minutes) and Cragside near Rothbury is 14.6 miles (32 minutes).

This is a great pick for couples exploring Northumberland, including those travelling with a small dog. A parking permit is provided for a space on a nearby street. Reviewers rave about how central yet peaceful Dodds Nook feels. Book today for a fantastic break in Alnwick.

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Dodds Nook Attractions & Days Out

Alnwick Garden

0.4 miles (8 min walk)

NE66 1YU

Alnwick Castle

0.6 miles (3 min drive)

NE66 1NQ

Warkworth Castle

7.5 miles (14 min drive)

NE65 0UJ

St Paul's Memorial Garden

0.1 miles (2 min walk)

NE66 1TU

Blue

0.8 miles (3 min drive)

Long Crag

10 miles (20 min drive)

Market Place Butchery

0.3 miles (6 min walk)

NE66 1HX

The Bonnie Hoose Company

0.3 miles (6 min walk)

NE66 1SS

Alnmouth Station

4 miles (9 min drive)

NE66 3QF

Alnwick Bus Station

0.3 miles (6 min walk)

NE66 1NJ

Newcastle International Airport

37.8 miles (1 hr 3 min drive)

NE13 8BZ

Is Dodds Nook Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Dodds Nook suits couples or small families best, as the single bedroom is compact and downstairs space is limited for larger groups. Older children who don't mind steep stairs will enjoy walking to Alnwick Castle, once a Harry Potter filming location, just minutes away.
For Couples
This cottage makes a romantic base for two, with its cosy open-plan living space, electric fire and characterful décor. Alnwick's shops, pubs and restaurants sit just a minute's walk away and the outside seating area is perfect for an evening glass of wine watching bats fly between the buildings.
Pet Friendly
Two well-behaved small-to-medium dogs are welcome at Dodds Nook, with dog biscuits included in the welcome pack. There's no garden, so owners should walk dogs to the nearby churchyard for toileting. The surrounding area is otherwise very accommodating for dogs on leads.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Dodds Nook

The John Bull Inn

Located 0.1 miles (2 min walk) from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 1UY

Melvyn's Café

Located 0.3 miles (6 min walk) from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 1HS

Di Sopra

Located 0.4 miles (8 min walk) from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 1SX

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Dodds Nook

Does Dodds Nook have a hot tub?
No, this cottage does not have a hot tub. It offers a small outside seating area instead, ideal for a quiet drink after a day out.
Is Dodds Nook pet friendly?
Yes, up to two well-behaved small-to-medium dogs are welcome. There's no garden, so owners should walk dogs away from the lane, with the nearby churchyard suggested for toileting.
How far is the cottage from Alnwick town centre?
It's roughly a minute's walk from the centre of Alnwick. The property sits on Upper Dodds Lane, a quiet pedestrianised street just off the main shopping area.
Is parking available at the property?
Upper Dodds Lane is pedestrianised so cars can't drive down it. A parking permit and Northumberland Council disc are provided for a nearby space around the corner.
How many people can stay at Dodds Nook?
The cottage sleeps up to three guests across one double and one single bedroom. It suits couples well and families should note the single room is compact.
What's included in the kitchen?
The kitchen has an electric oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher and a Nespresso coffee machine. Plates, crockery and utensils are all supplied, so self-catering is straightforward.
Are the stairs difficult to manage?
The staircase to the first floor is steep, so guests are asked to take care when going up or down. This is worth noting for anyone with mobility concerns.
What's nearby for a day out?
Alnwick Castle and its gardens sit close by, along with the coastal villages of Alnmouth, Craster and Bamburgh. Rothbury and Northumberland National Park are also within easy reach.

Dodds Nook Reviews

Kerstin
We loved Dodds Nook, its right in the centre of Alnwick but absolutely quiet. Its cosy and looks just like the pictures. What we didnt like were the mattresses on the beds. Everything else was great. And Alnwick is a lively and lovely town in Northumberland.
Homely and well equipped cottage, in fantastic location only a few minutes walk from town centre amenities.
This was a little hidden gem. So clean & perfect size for me & my 7yr old. Im always driving everywhere so it was great to be able to use the parking permit & just leave the car in the neighbouring street whilst we walked around, so central. Alnwick GardensLilidorei were just a 9 minute walk. We liked the layout too.
What a great little place. Highly recomended.
Andrew
We regularly stay at Dodds Nook and it is always relaxing and so handy for Barter Books and other shops !
We liked the house and its situation. However we were unable to adjust the shower temperature from much too hot, and although this was reported early on to the company the only number we had, we received no meaningful response and no effective action or follow up, so that the shower was effectively unusable for the week. This is not acceptable. The listing should state that although the house is dog friendly, guests are asked to toilet their dogs away from the premises and the lane. This is inconvenient especially when a dog is of limited mobility as ours is.
Lovely cosy cottage in a great location. Smaller downstairs than expected but we had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend and would return.
Denise
Situated in a quiet spot, but just a minutes walk to town and amenities the cottage makes a great base from which to explore Alnwick and the surrounding areas, which are all extremely dog friendly. Warm, welcoming and well equipped with comfy bed the stairs are not as steep as expected and we had no problem with parking, which is just around the corner. Perfect for a couple and dog! book with confidence we hope to return in 2026.
The cottage was in a lovely quiet lane , very close to the centre of town . It was very well equipped and great central heating. Would definitely recommend.
A perfect Boly Hole for discovering Northumberland. Dodds Nook is well maintained and comfortable. We appreciated the 'extra's' tea & coffee, biscuits, & dog biscuits. A parking permit is provided for a small car park nearby, and a Northumberland Council parking disc, which saved on parking. Many CP's are free though. Alnwick is a lovely town and was the perfect base. Dodd's Nook was very central and a very short walk to the main street where we found plenty of places to eat.
Lovely property very comfortable and well equipped. Parking round the corner was confusing between what was the bottomtop of the lane and no designated car space but all seemed fine using the permit. Situated within easy walking distance of all amenities, thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Christian
We were very happy with the cottage, its very well kept, clean with high end furnishings. Location was spot on and the fact you got a permit, made parking a dream in a central location. We will definitely be back.
Well appointed cottage, handy location. Couldn't fault it.
This was a very comfortable, warm cottage, very central for the town, there were ... This was a very comfortable, warm cottage, very central for the town, there were lots to visit in the area, would highly recommend recommend ,
As sold it was exactly as we were told
Lovely place. Perfect place for a base to explore Northumberland.
Quirky house, just a short walk from the centre of Alnwick with lovely places to eat. Very comfortable.
The house was very comfortable and in a good location, close to all the shops and pubs in Alnwick. Good base for exploring Alnmouth, Craster, Bamburgh and Seahouses.
It was a lovely cottage in the perfect area. Close to some lovely shops. The only thing I could mention is there is no greenery for the dogs close to the property so it was impossible to let the dogs out early in the morning or late at night, without having to get dressed and drive to a park. Apart from that, it was perfect. Thank you, we really enjoyed it.
The house was very comfortable and in a good location, close to all the shops and pubs in Alnwick. Good base for exploring Alnmouth, Craster, Bamburgh and Seahouses.
Charles
This is the second time that we have stayed at Dodd Nook, and had been looking forward to a comfortable holiday. However, I would like to draw your attention to the following 1. On arrival we found dirty cups in the cupboard and dirty cutlery in the draw. these had clearly not washed up properly. 2. Some of the crockery was chipped. 3.There was a dirty towel left in the bathroom with some dubious stains on. 4. The welcoming bunch of flowers were dead, and the loaf of bread out of date. 5. The floor under the table was was dirty with crumbs and dog's hair. 6. Only 1 tablet for the dishwasher had been left, and insufficient alternative washingup cloths provided. 7. The settee was worn with potential holes covered over with a throw. We were quite happy with the upstairs of the property. Although the cottage was comfortable, I do feel that with a little more attention to detail, a good holiday would have been great ! We have booked cottages through Sykes on many occasions, and have not always found the cottages to be in satisfactory condition. I am unsure whether we will do so again.
Andrew
The plug on the hoover had a bent connection pin, we noticed when trying to use the appliance. Other than that it is the second time we have stayed at Dodds Nook and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there.
Samuel
Lovely cottage a stones throw away from the centre of Alnwick. Property had everything we needed during our stay. We really enjoyed our stay highly recommended
Steven
Small but comfortable with a handy location seconds from the high street.
Stephen
A lovely cottage in a fantastic location. Well set up cottage, plenty of room and very comfortable. Great location a couple of minutes stroll from the centre of Alnwick so everything virtually on your doorstep, but far enough away that you very rarely hear any noise. Lovely little outside seating area for a glass of wine of an evening watching the bats flying around between the buildings. Perfect location for exploring both the coast and inland. Parking, whilst not immediately outside the property, is no problem, just around the corner less then a minute away. Space always available and a residents parking permit provided.
Very comfortable and nice welcome pack. But only one spare toilet roll had to buy more annoying as we had to bring spares back in already full cases on the train, soap dispenser in bathroom empty and limited number of dishwasher tablets.
Lovely cottage, immaculate, everything you need was there
Quirky and comfortable accommodation. A fiveminute walk to the centre where there are good restaurants. Parking very near by and always available. Directions to the property are of a low quality.
Dodds Nook is a lovely little property situated literally within a minutes walk of the centre of Alnwick, but nevertheless a quiet retreat. As just two people with one knee high dog it was plenty big enough for us for the few days we stayed there, but for the maximum of 4 people and 2 dogs it would be a squeeze I think. Having said this the cottage interior is modern, clean, comfortable and very well kept and any comments, concerns or suggestions written into the maintenance book by previous visitors had been noted and attended to, so I have no doubt that the couple of comments on minor things that I left will also be treated in the same way. Overall a very pleasant stay for both us and our dog, and we would happily return in future.
We had a great time at Dodds Nook, its a lovely little cottage, very comfortable and in a fantastic location. Many Thanks
It was a beautiful property for me and boyfriend. The house was cosy and perfect for a weekend getaway. The second bedroom is probably a little small for two people but this bother us as we didnt use it. Location is great and overall felt like a home away from home
Lovely cosy cottage in the centre of Alnwick, really close to lots of pubs and restaurants but in a secluded pedestrianised area so lovely and quiet. Well equipped kitchen and a nice hamper on arrival. It is a bit snug for 4 adults, we went as a couple and had a couple of friends stay for a night but would be perfect for 2 or 3
Natalie
The property is lovely and well situated but we found it very cramped downstairs for 4 adults 2 people actually went home after 2 nights. During the winter we expect to spend more time at the cottage and it just wasnt comfortable for 4 to relax on an evening . I also feel the description of courtyard with furniture is misleading as it is more of a walkway . The beds were very comfortable as was the settee. Disappointing Christmas decorations and poor welcome hamper one loaf of bread ! despite reading comments about the wonderful welcome packs previous guests had received especially difficult to swallow given we had paid a premium price for new year. The bathroom requires an extractor fan as it was too cold to open the window and when four people have showered there is a lot of condensation. Diffusers are a nice touch but all were empty! Internet did not work all week. Whilst furnishings etc are good and there are plenty of kitchen utensils plates etc I found the lack of attention to detail and care disappointing! Not the level I expect of a 4 Sykes cottage.
Olivia
We have had a lovely stay at Dodds Nook! It is the perfect location in the centre of Alnwick. The cottage is modern and cosy and has everything you could wish for during your stay. We were over the moon with everything and will definitely be staying again! Thank you very much
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