Dorothy Forster Court is a Grade II listed 17th-century holiday cottage in the heart of Alnwick, Northumberland. Thought to be one of the oldest buildings in the town, it sits just yards from Alnwick Castle and carries a genuinely fascinating backstory the original residents, Dorothy Forster and her brother Tom, were caught up in the Jacobite Rebellion of the early 18th century.

Alnwick is a proper market town with independent shops, pubs and restaurants all within a short walk. The 20-mile Heritage Coastline an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is just 4 miles east. The Cheviot Hills lie to the west. Golf, cycling and coastal walks are all easily accessible.

The cottage sleeps 4 across two bedrooms. The first-floor bedroom has two 3ft single beds and overlooks the courtyard. The second-floor king-size bedroom has an en-suite shower room and views directly to Alnwick Castle. A further bathroom with bath and shower is on the first floor.

Alnwick Castle (film location for Harry Potter) is literally yards away. Alnwick Garden with its Grand Cascade and Poison Garden is close by. The world's largest treehouse restaurant is on site at Alnwick Garden. Bamburgh Castle is around 14 miles away (25 minutes).

Dorothy Forster Court has won Customers' Choice awards every year from 2019 to 2026. It's ideal for couples or small families who want a genuinely historic base in one of Northumberland's best towns.