Hardys House is a traditional mid-terraced cottage in the heart of Alnwick, Northumberland. Formerly home to the foreman of the famous Hardy's fishing tackle factory, this three-bedroom property sits on a quiet cul-de-sac just one minute's walk from Alnwick town centre. It's part of the Northumbria Coast & Country Cottages collection.

Alnwick is a historic market town dominated by its castle. Independent shops, pubs, restaurants and a Saturday market are all within walking distance. Alnmouth beach is around 10 minutes by car. Bamburgh is 15 miles away and Newcastle is roughly 50 minutes.

The cottage sleeps six across three bedrooms: two doubles and one twin. The walk-in rainfall shower bathroom gets consistently praised in reviews. The kitchen has a gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher and washing machine. Two TVs with FireStick, Wi-Fi and a DVD player are included. There's an enclosed rear patio and off-road parking for one small car.

Alnwick Castle (under 10 minutes on foot) filmed scenes for Harry Potter. Alnwick Garden opened in 2002 and features Europe's largest cascading water feature. Barter Books is 0.5 miles away. The Farne Islands boat trips leave from Seahouses, around 16 miles away (25 minutes).

Hardys House suits families, couples and groups wanting a well-equipped base in central Alnwick. Guests repeatedly say photos don't do it justice. Several guests have booked multiple times.