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Fossil Bank, a luxury detached retreat in the heart of Alnmouth, with parking

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Point of interest
Exterior
Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4323 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Alnmouth, ENG
  • Alnmouth Village Golf Club
    3 min walk
  • Warkworth Castle
    7 min drive
  • Barter Books
    8 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    46 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Alnwick

With a stay at this vacation home in Alnwick, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Alnwick Castle and Alnmouth Village Golf Club. .This vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Northumberland Coast and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Warkworth Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Warkworth Castle - 7 min drive
  • Barter Books - 8 min drive
  • Alnwick Garden - 9 min drive
  • Alnwick Castle - 9 min drive
  • Dunstanburgh Castle - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Alnwick Alnmouth Station - 3 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Alnwick Garden - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Running Fox - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fish Shack - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fossil Bank, a luxury detached retreat in the heart of Alnmouth, with parking

This beautifully newly renovated detached retreat is the perfect escape, whether for a few days or a week, or even longer. It has king 2 bedrooms and a bathroom, both with The White Company linen (or equivalent) and sumptuous Hungarian goose down duvets and pillows. Ideally situated in the village close to the beach, golf club, park, fabulous local restaurants and traditional British pubs. The property is secluded from the main street in a courtyard, and gates lead from the main street. There is on road parking outside the gates and if you would prefer to park inside, the courtyard has ample space. The kitchen has all the usual amenities plus a dishwasher and washing machine. To make your stay pleasurable the property benefits from BT hi speed free Wifi, Apple TV, land line telephone, Bose bluetooth speaker, DVD players and large screen Smart TV. Outside there are tables and chairs with The White Company cushions, and table linen. The beach, park and local shops are literally minutes walk away, the post office and general store is directly opposite just across the road. Simply close the gates behind you for a totally relaxing well deserved break. Please contact me for further information or specific information. Check in time 4pm, check out time 10am. Usually we are flexible with check in times, however due to Covid 19 and aiming to keep everyone safe, we will be applying strict check in and out times, and we will be leaving a day between guests changing over. We will ensure the property is deep cleaned after each stay. Although disappointing, we have removed many soft furnishings from the property including large cushions , throws and ornaments for the highest hygiene standards. To ensure the highest clean possible, we will use a disinfectant spray on all soft furnishings that can't be laundered each time, eg settee, carpets, blinds, chairs, carpets. As we move out of the pandemic, we will continue to offer a deep clean and cushions / throws etc will be reintroduced
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Helen Scandle

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 323 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Steep open ladder stairs -please view

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Fossil Bank Luxury Detached Retreat Heart Alnmouth Parking House
Fossil Bank Luxury Detached Retreat Heart Parking House
Fossil Bank Luxury Detached Retreat Heart Alnmouth Parking
Fossil Bank Luxury Detached Retreat Heart Parking
Fossil Bank Luxury Detached Retreat Heart Alnmouth Parking House
Fossil Bank Luxury Detached Retreat Heart Parking House
Fossil Bank Luxury Detached Retreat Heart Alnmouth Parking
Fossil Bank Luxury Detached Retreat Heart Parking House
Fossil Bank Luxury Detached Retreat Heart Alnmouth Parking
Fossil Bank Luxury Detached Retreat Heart Parking

Fossil Bank, a luxury detached retreat in the heart of Alnmouth, with parking Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property and gorgeous area
I stayed at this property for just three nights because I needed a break away from Manchester city life. The property is stunning. It was spotlessly clean. Everything is very much quality - even the taps! The towels, robes, bedding, again, all discernibly high quality. There were lots and lots of towels which made me feel looked after. I very much appreciated all the shower gels, shampoo, hair conditioners and body conditioners that were in abundance. I had far more than I actually needed. They looked carefully sourced. There were also hand moisturizing creams in helpful places, such as the kitchen. There were also lovely diffuser sticks around and about the place - a thoughtful touch. I also very much enjoyed Alexa! Wifi worked immediately for me, no bother which was another plus. The only slight problem I had was I didn't realize that I needed to give the front gate a good push - the person delivering the post helped me. And then I couldn't actually find the black box with the code for the key - I assumed it would be by the front door but it isn't. Again, the post-person helped me. But this is really minor, and I'm a bit rubbish at this kind of thing anyway. Everyone in the village was amazingly friendly and helpful. The village store just opposite was epic - they sell everything! There are truly fab places to eat also in the village. The beach is two minutes away and mesmerizing!! I can't recommend this place enough!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb property in a private location in the heart of Alnmouth
The property had everything including a private walled garden, a fully equipped kitchen with all the paraphernalia and white goods. You were not aware that you were in the centre of a busy village with all the necessary shops, pubs etc within a few yards. Contact with the host is to be commended.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb location, property and host
The property is in the heart of this lovely village with easy access to all local amenities, including the excellent children’s play park, village store, beach and estuary. Despite its central location, it is secluded and quiet, with plenty of room to relax outside if the weather allows. The accommodation is small, but perfectly formed to a high standard and is kitted out with all the equipment and utensils you are likely to need. The host responded quickly to all communications and bent over backwards to be helpful. Highly recommended all round.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Half term break
The property was perfect, the rooms were spotless and presented in a very professional way. The kitchen was a great size with a breakfast bar for dining and the toilet/shower room was of a very high standard. The location was great and access to the town and beach was less than a couple of minutes walk, there is a parking space within the confines of the property and ample outdoor dining space if needed. We would absolutely recommend this to a couple or small family, Helen the host was so helpful and was always happy to answer any queries.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our time at The Bank
A Lovely little cottage with all the tech you need in great location and our own gardener (Ted). We had a great time in a great little town. Only teeny issue was that Master bedroom is up very steep stairs so we snuggled up in the other bedroom: otherwise can’t fault a thing. Helen was really easy to contact and enable access.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to stay
Had a great stay here. Thank you for supplying comfortable beds.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy little hideaway
My husband, my 8 year-old daughter and I just had a week's stay at Fossil Bank. The cottage is really well equipped, beautifully decorated and super cosy. We loved the garden and secure parking, and the location on the high street but so close to the beach was brilliant. We had a slight hiccup on checking in, but it was sorted asap by Helen, who was an excellent host. Would thoroughly recommend a stay here. Thanks Helen!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mrs
Fabulous house in the centre of Alnmouth, great location for everything Alnmouth and local area has to off. The gates property offers privacy and luxury. Communication from owner was perfect and the quality of the furnishings and fittings was fantastic. Thoroughly recommend as a stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iain C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Fossil Bank is a delightful cottage in a very pretty village. Beautifully furnished, really well equipped, and our granddaughter was absolutely thrilled with the treats for us on our arrival. Giant Toblerone and fun sized treats, child heaven. The adults were quite delighted too! We would happily have a return visit to Fossil Bank, a great location for exploring the area. Lots to keep children and adults busy, great places to eat in the village. Enjoyed our visits to Alnwick, Warkworth Castle and village, Amble. Would recommend the village treasure hunt bought from the Post Office across the road, great way to explore the village. Our granddaughter loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Louise H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful cottage
Relaxing week away in delightful space in Fossil Bank. The owners have thought of every little touch. Home from home. We can’t wait to return in the Autumn. We love Alnmouth & the beaches are amazing. A very special place to visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geri B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely stunning
Gorgeous property, fabulous location and charming extra touches! Can’t give enough compliments for our stay … it was perfect in every way. My kids (8 and 11) absolutely loved the house and private outdoor space … it made for the most relaxing holiday we’ve ever had!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAY O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get away
We had a great time! Everything was lovely.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fossil Bank is a wonderful property, right on the high street, but completely private, minutes from the beautiful beach. My friends and I had a wonderful time, we loved all the special touches that Helen had put in place and from a practical perspective it had everything we needed (the parking spaces were very welcome). Alnmouth is a great location, we easily managed trips to so many amazing places such as Craster, Cragside, Alnwick castle and gardens, Bamburgh Castle to name just a few. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic week
Our stay at Fossil Bank was definitely helped by the beautiful weather, so we could fully enjoy the beach and surrounding area. The courtyard area was fantastic to sit out in at all times of the day and has a very Mediterranean feel. The cottage is beautiful, with lots of little extras - little luxurious touches but also lots of practical extras too. The local shops were friendly and well stocked; our daughter sampled a few different flavour ice creams from the nearby shop. We had a wonderful week at Fossil Bank and would love to return. Helen is incredibly helpful and friendly in her emails, which makes a big difference too. Thank you xxx
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property and owner
Superbly located and equipped property. Contact from Helen before and during stay was excellent. Highly recommend. Only challenge is the stairs to the main bedroom using ladder type stairs - but we slept downstairs so all was fantastic. Thanks so much
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Touch of Class
Stylish and comfortable accommodation in the heart of the beautiful town of Alnmouth.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Property was amazing, great location, well equipped and very clean. Beautiful enclosed private garden. Great communication with the owner. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
Really upmarket, hidden away right in the centre of Alnmouth village. Very cozy and on the doorstep of great pubs and restaurants. Spotlessly clean and a very well appointed kitchen. Nice personal touches left by the landlord including Easter eggs for the boys! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marion N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
Luxuriously appointed and well equipped property in a great location both for accessing useful village facilities and for exploring the beautiful area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little cottage, great location, would recommend!
Lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Lovely accommodation of a high standard.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing break
The property was beautiful. It is perfectly situated in alnmouth. The host was really great at communicating and really helpful. The property has everything you need and is well equipped with all mod Comms. The house was tidy and well presented. This is a good base if you are wanting to explore Northumberland and a lovely place to find a retreat from everyday life
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Neville H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Love Alnmouth and its never ending beaches. House location wonderful, house small bt very good. Suggest it is not suitable for elderly folk(we are 85 and 84) as the stairs are awkward to negotiate and the slippery shower floor necessitates that there should be a bar to hold on to
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous hideaway on the main street
We loved everything about this property and will definitely be back. The property is beautifully decorated and furnished and hidden away from the high street in its own private yard so the best of everything.

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous holiday
This cottage was fantastic in every way. The location was so convenient and close to a vast beach. There was every mod con in the cottage which was comfortable and homely and we were blessed with beautiful weather which allowed us to clock up many miles on the fantastic cycle routes round and about Alnmouth. We will return!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021