Sparrow House is a spacious four-bedroom holiday cottage in Alnwick, Northumberland. It sits in a quiet residential spot yet stays close to everything this market town offers. The house sleeps eight guests and works well for two families sharing a break together.

Alnwick itself has narrow historic streets and a Market Place with its old stone cross and a Saturday market runs weekly. A footpath leads straight from the cul-de-sac into town, so you can walk rather than drive most days. Guests repeatedly mention the short walk to Alnwick Castle and Gardens and the town centre itself is roughly ten minutes on foot.

Inside you get a king-size bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, a double room, a twin room set up as zip-link beds (which can convert to super-king on request) and a bunk room suitable for children or adults. There's a family bathroom plus two separate cloakrooms, so mornings won't cause a queue. The kitchen-diner has a five-burner range gas hob and space for shared meals and there's a sitting room with a gas fire for cooler evenings.

Outside, a wrap-around garden with a lawn and patio gives plenty of room for outdoor dining. Alnwick Castle, used as a filming location for Harry Potter, is a short walk away, as are Alnwick Gardens with Europe's largest cascading water feature and a large treehouse. Alnmouth Beach is 4.5 miles away (around 10 minutes by car), Howick Hall Gardens sit 6.5 miles out and Craster with Dunstanburgh Castle is 7.5 miles away for a coastal walk.

Dogs are welcome here, with a welcome pack provided for well-behaved pets. Families and dog owners alike will find Sparrow House a solid base for exploring Northumberland's castles and coastline. Book today for a memorable stay in Alnwick.