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Croft Cottage, Alnwick

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Croft Cottage is a converted stone barn in Northumberland, set in the rural village of Shilbottle near Alnwick. The barn retains its original character with exposed stone walls and traditional features throughout. Inside you'll find a wood-burning stove perfect for cosy evenings after exploring the countryside.

The barn sits in peaceful farmland with open views across fields and rolling hills. You're surrounded by working countryside with footpaths leading straight from the door into Northumberland's quiet lanes and farmland.

The barn sleeps four across two bedrooms. There's a double and a twin room, plus one bathroom. The living space is open plan with a kitchen, dining area and sitting room all under one roof.

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About Croft Cottage

Croft Cottage is a converted stone barn in Northumberland, set in the rural village of Shilbottle near Alnwick. The barn retains its original character with exposed stone walls and traditional features throughout. Inside you'll find a wood-burning stove perfect for cosy evenings after exploring the countryside.

The barn sits in peaceful farmland with open views across fields and rolling hills. You're surrounded by working countryside with footpaths leading straight from the door into Northumberland's quiet lanes and farmland.

The barn sleeps four across two bedrooms. There's a double and a twin room, plus one bathroom. The living space is open plan with a kitchen, dining area and sitting room all under one roof. The wood-burning stove creates a focal point in the main living area.

Alnwick Castle sits 4 miles away (10 minutes). The Northumberland coast is 6 miles east (15 minutes). Bamburgh Castle is 15 miles north (25 minutes). Cragside House and Gardens lies 12 miles south (20 minutes).

Croft Cottage suits couples or small families wanting a rural Northumberland base near castles and coast.

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Croft Cottage

Original Stone Walls

The barn's authentic stone walls and traditional features create a genuine countryside character that feels both historic and homely throughout your stay.

Wood-Burning Stove

The wood-burner provides warmth and atmosphere in the open-plan living space, perfect for relaxing evenings after days exploring Northumberland's countryside and coast.

Peaceful Rural Setting

Set in working farmland near Shilbottle, the barn offers genuine countryside peace with open field views and direct access to quiet walking routes.

Proximity to Alnwick

Just four miles from Alnwick Castle and town, you're perfectly placed for exploring one of Northumberland's most famous historic sites and market towns.

Northumberland Coast Access

The stunning Northumberland coastline sits only six miles away, giving you easy reach of beaches, dunes and coastal villages within fifteen minutes' drive.

Castle Trail Base

Positioned between Alnwick, Bamburgh and Warkworth castles, the barn makes an ideal base for exploring Northumberland's famous castle heritage and history.

Getting To Croft Cottage

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Croft Cottage by car, take the A1 north and exit onto the B6341 towards Shilbottle. The barn is easily accessible in the village and you'll have off-road parking available upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Alnmouth, approximately 4 miles from the barn. From there, it's a short taxi ride to your Northumberland countryside retreat.

Off-road parking available
Alnmouth station (4 miles)
Easily accessible from the A1

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Alnwick Garden
Distance: 1.7 miles (5 min drive)
NE66 1YU
Alnwick Castle
Distance: 2 miles (6 min drive)
NE66 1NQ
Bamburgh Castle
Distance: 18.5 miles (24 min drive)
NE69 7DF
Blue
Distance: 2.5 miles (7 min drive)
Felton Park Woodlands
Distance: 8 miles (14 min drive)
NE65 9HS
Long Crag
Distance: 11.7 miles (21 min drive)
Sainsbury's
Distance: 0.9 miles (4 min drive)
NE66 2JH
The Farm Bakery
Distance: 1.9 miles (5 min drive)
NE66 1SS
Robinson's
Distance: 1.8 miles (5 min drive)
NE66 1SX
Alnmouth Station
Distance: 4.5 miles (11 min drive)
NE66 3QF
Alnwick Bus Station
Distance: 1.9 miles (6 min drive)
NE66 1NJ
Newcastle International Airport
Distance: 36 miles (59 min drive)
NE13 8BZ
Alnwick Garden
Distance: 1.7 miles (5 min drive)
NE66 1YU
Alnwick Castle
Distance: 2 miles (6 min drive)
NE66 1NQ
Bamburgh Castle
Distance: 18.5 miles (24 min drive)
NE69 7DF
Blue
Distance: 2.5 miles (7 min drive)
Felton Park Woodlands
Distance: 8 miles (14 min drive)
NE65 9HS
Long Crag
Distance: 11.7 miles (21 min drive)
Sainsbury's
Distance: 0.9 miles (4 min drive)
NE66 2JH
The Farm Bakery
Distance: 1.9 miles (5 min drive)
NE66 1SS
Robinson's
Distance: 1.8 miles (5 min drive)
NE66 1SX
Alnmouth Station
Distance: 4.5 miles (11 min drive)
NE66 3QF
Alnwick Bus Station
Distance: 1.9 miles (6 min drive)
NE66 1NJ
Newcastle International Airport
Distance: 36 miles (59 min drive)
NE13 8BZ

Is Croft Cottage Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
Children can explore the surrounding farmland and countryside straight from the barn door. The rural Northumberland setting offers space to run around and discover nature. Alnwick Castle sits four miles away with its famous attractions and grounds. The Northumberland coast is six miles east, offering beaches and rock pools for family days out by the sea.
Groups Will Love...
The wood-burning stove forms the heart of this barn conversion's living space. Set within the open-plan area, it provides warmth and atmosphere throughout the colder months. The stove creates a focal point where guests naturally gather after days exploring Northumberland's castles and coastline. Original stone walls surround the living area, combining with the wood-burner to deliver authentic barn character and countryside comfort.
Pet Friendly
Croft Cottage welcomes dogs, making it suitable for guests who want to bring their pets along. The rural Northumberland setting provides excellent walking opportunities, with footpaths leading directly from the barn into surrounding farmland and countryside. Fields and quiet lanes offer space for dogs to exercise and explore. The location near Shilbottle gives access to both countryside walks and coastal paths within easy driving distance.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Croft Cottage

The Plough Inn

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 2XR

The Treehouse Restaurant

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 1YU

The Cottage Inn

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE66 3XE

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Croft Cottage

Is Croft Cottage pet friendly?
The barn welcomes dogs, making it suitable for guests travelling with their pets. The rural setting and surrounding farmland provide excellent walking opportunities straight from the door.
What barn features does Croft Cottage have?
This converted stone barn retains its original stone walls and traditional character throughout. The wood-burning stove in the open-plan living area adds authentic countryside atmosphere.
How many people does the barn sleep?
Croft Cottage sleeps four guests across two bedrooms. There's one double bedroom and one twin bedroom, plus a bathroom.
What is the accommodation layout like?
The barn features an open-plan living space combining kitchen, dining and sitting areas under one roof. The wood-burner creates a focal point in the main living room.
Where exactly is Croft Cottage located?
The barn sits in the village of Shilbottle in Northumberland, about four miles from Alnwick. You're surrounded by working farmland with views across fields and hills.
How far is the nearest beach?
The Northumberland coast is six miles east of the barn, roughly fifteen minutes by car. You can reach sandy beaches, dunes and coastal villages easily from this location.
What can we do near the barn?
Alnwick Castle is four miles away, Bamburgh Castle fifteen miles north and Cragside House twelve miles south. The Northumberland coast offers beaches, walks and seaside villages within easy reach.
Is the barn suitable for families with children?
The barn works well for small families with its two-bedroom layout and rural setting. Children can enjoy the countryside location and nearby attractions like Alnwick Castle and the coast.

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Croft Cottage Reviews

We loved this holiday cottage, it was spotlessly clean and had everything you could think of when it came to kitchen crockery and utensils. The beds were comfortable and the showers were excellent.
Just spent a wonderful week with our two grandchildren September 2026 at Croft Cottage. Our son and daughter in law joined us for three days, and this is their 4th time at Croft. Their repeated visits are testament to the quality of the accommodation which is very comfortable, spacious and well equipped with a large garden where our grandkids were able to play safely. The one exception but by no means a major problem was that the quilts were too warm for nighttime temperatures in the upper teens. Our suggestion to the owners would be to provide summer weight quilts for summer months and revert to thicker quilts for colder months. However, this should not deter potential guests from booking Croft Cottage. Warm quilts or not, we have every intention of returning yet again to sample the delights of a holiday in this lovely cottage. The owners really have thought of everything. Highly recommended.
Roderick
Really pleased with the property, loved the location and the outdoor space. It was furnished to a high standard with extremely comfortable beds and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay.
This is our 5th time at Croft Cottage and each time we never want to leave , the cottage its self is a home from home and suits iur 3 generations , the location is perfect with a bus stop at the end of the drive. Alnmouth beach is a must and Alnwick its self and the castle don't disappoint, we can't wait to return next year.
Generally very happy with this cottage. Very comfortable and we had a great stay there. Only one major issue for me. Having a spinal disability, I often turn to having a hot bath for pain relief. The water was lukewarm, so no good for a bath. Otherwise, a lovely stay. Thank you.
Catherine
We were very happy with Croft cottage which was light and airy, warm, beautifully furnished and very well appointed. The outdoor grounds too were substantial and gave us chance to relax and play a game outside also.
Fabulous cottage! Clean,comfortable and very well equipped. Comfortable beds and lovely furnishings. Lovely and convenient location,although you can hear the A1 it wasn't intrusive.Lovely garden area.Would definitely come back. A few points to mention. The heating was very efficient but temperamental heating on at night as mentioned in our phone call May need someone to remove dead rabbit carcasses from garden as may upset some peoplechildren.
A lovely property, very well equipped and so welcoming. No complaints at all except for the matter of the underfloor heating which never kicked in, requiring greater use of the fire downstairs. If this was meant to be operational, it should have been more obvious how to activate it.
A very nice cottage, in a great location just outside Alnwick. We were a family of 4, and the cottage had everything we needed and plenty space. A great base for exploring Alnwick and wider Northumberland!
Elaine
Lovely accommodation in a peaceful setting within easy distance of Alnwick and other tourist attractions in the area.
It is a beautiful cottage, and very well appointed, and we were quite happy with the welcome box & cleaning supplies although a couple of tablets for the washing machine would have been nice. It was very easy to find, the Satnav took us right up to the door. We were a bit surprised to find that the cottage is set within a courtyard system with several other cottages on site it might be helpful if this could be clearly stated on the listing. We had a small problem on arrival, in that the family bathroom door was locked! We managed to open it, but the lock appears to be faulty. The listing does state that the property is close to the A1 but some of our party found the sound of traffic to be intrusive. These are only minor issues we had a wonderful time visiting the local area and enjoyed the garden, and would have no hesitation in recommending this cottage. Thank you.
We had a lovely stay at Croft Cottage. Everything was seamless. It was super easy to find, really close to amenities nice pub close by, Sainsburys, M&S foodhall, Starbucks, McDonalds, etc. and accessible to all the local attractionstourist spots. The cottage itself was beautiful, really spacious, very clean and had everything we needed. We went with 2 families one of 2 adults 1 toddler & 2 adults 1 toddler1 infant. It was perfect for us, space to get travel cots in all bedrooms if needed. Loads of outdoor space, we were lucky with gorgeous weather and even had a BBQ. The kitchen had everything we needed, even plastic plates, some cutlery and cups for the kids. My only grumble would be they didnt have a stairgate although there were fixings on the wall which which suggested they have one, I tried to call but the phone system wouldnt allow me through to anyone to ask we coped without. But it would be helpful to have one, especially if a travel cots was requested or a high chair. Otherwise it was excellent.
Claire
The cottage is lovely with lots of nice outdoor space. Very close to shops and routes to the cost and inland. The smaller shower head in the main bedroom ensuite needs fixing as it won't hold in its bracket.
Joanne
We had a wonderful holiday, the cottage was lovely and the welcome packs were so cute. The only thing I would like is a bigger supply of loo rolls, kitchen roll and dishwasher tablets, enough for the amount of days one is staying. The airbnbs that I have stayed in always have always had more than enough. This is a minor thing but would make life easier. The cottage and grounds were fabulous, I will highly recommend you.
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