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Ravenslaw House

Alnwick, Northumberland
Sleeps 18
Bedrooms 9
Bathrooms 9
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 4
5
star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Four Poster
Quirky
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Experience staying in a grand country manor house, near the seaside
  • Holiday in style with friends or family and plenty of space indoors and out, including Hot Tub and Sauna
  • Walk into town for everything you need, including the Castle 
Property code: 81050

This former home of William Hardy, the famous fishing tackle manufacturer was built in 1892 in the style of a Scottish country house and has been lovingly preserved with antiques and luxurious furnishings to retain its opulent character while offering modern comforts for a truly memorable holiday. Walk into Alnwick for the magnificent Castle with Harry Potter connections, the renowned Alnwick Gardens, a wide range of restaurants, bars, independent shops, the market, and Europe’s largest second-hand bookstore and there are a golf club and tennis courts too. The sandy beach at Alnmouth is nearby, with its coastal golf course, as is Amble’s fishing port and Warkworth Castle. Drive to Cragside, the Armstrong estate in Rothbury and the breath-taking National Park.

Access to the property is via the main entrance at the back of the property. Four stone steps lead to the front door of this impressive property and into a welcoming vestibule. Turn left into the main lounge with a collection of rich fabrics and sumptuous leather sofas to relax on. The open fire set in the original feature fireplace adds to the cosy ambience and you can watch your favourite films on Smart TV or simply enjoy a pre-dinner drink. The kitchen has a casual, country-house feel with a gas range-style hob and double electric oven, fridge/freezer, two microwaves and a dishwasher. Watch TV while preparing your meals and there is a breakfast table and seating where others can sit and keep the cook company. The utility area leads off the main kitchen housing a sink, washing machine and tumble dryer and there is a separate Butler’s kitchen beyond this room, with a fridge and electric oven and hob. Spend quality time together entertaining in the spacious and elegant dining room at the front of the house with an open fire in the original fireplace, polished wood flooring and a beautiful, long table seating eighteen, perfect for sociable meals and celebrations together. For the musically talented, why not gather around the Grand piano for an old-fashioned sing-along. You can store and prepare drinks in the side-kitchen off the dining room. Head through to the conservatory to relax with after-dinner drinks or gather for morning coffee. For quieter moments, there is a small reading room on the ground floor with a couple of easy chairs, a TV, and a wide collection of DVDs to watch during your stay. There is also a useful separate WC on the ground floor. All nine bedrooms are tastefully furnished with traditional furniture and harmonious styling. Each bedroom has its own TV so you can watch a little TV in bed and a seating area where you can read or enjoy a morning drink, and each has an en-suite bath or shower room with beautiful features and tiled floors. Three of the bedrooms are located on the ground floor. The first has a double bed and the lovely en-suite bathroom has a rolltop bath. This room also benefits from its own separate lounge with a comfortable sofa and TV. The second bedroom has a magnificent king-size, four-poster bed and an en-suite shower room with WC while the third offers a king-size, manor-style bed and an en-suite shower room with WC. The remaining six bedrooms are upstairs where the large landing area has a range of comfortable seating options arranged around lamps and occasional tables. The grand fourth bedroom has a super-king-size, four-poster bed and is decorated in warm, rosy tones with a luxurious en-suite bathroom with a bath, separate shower and WC, all illuminated by a sparkling chandelier. Next, is a king-size, four-poster bedroom which benefits from an ensuite bathroom featuring a period bath, separate shower, and WC. The sixth bedroom has a king-size, four-poster bed, a cosy seating area in the large bay window, a feature fireplace and an en-suite shower room with WC. The seventh bedroom also has a king-size, four-poster bed and the en-suite bathroom has an elegant slipper bath to enjoy a soak in, separate shower and WC. The eighth bedroom is decorated in peaceful colours with original, polished wooden floors, with an attractively designed manor-style king-size bed and a lovely en-suite shower room with WC. Finally, the light and airy ninth bedroom has comfortable twin beds, with dual aspect windows overlooking the mature garden and an en-suite shower room with WC.

Outside, the sheltered patio area invites you to take a dip in the hot tub with room for seven and spend some restorative time in the four-seater sauna. Head through the gate to the enclosed garden, a lovely place for children to run around, play hide and seek and discover the other outdoor seating areas. The property can be entered on foot through a grand pillared entrance with parking at the rear for 9 cars.

  • 9 bedrooms - 1 super-king-size, 6 king-size, 1 double and 1 twin
  • 9 bathrooms - 3 en-suite bathrooms with bath, separate shower and WC, 5 en-suite shower rooms with shower and WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with bath and WC and 1 additional WC
  • Gas range-style hob and electric double oven, fridge/freezer, 2 microwaves and dishwasher
  • Butler's kitchen - electric oven and hob, and fridge
  • Utility area - washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Smart TV in the lounge and playroom, TV/DVD in the reading room, and TV/DVD in 6 bedrooms
  • Open fire in the lounge and dining room
  • Enclosed garden with seating
  • Hot tub and sauna on the patio area (guests are asked to respect the neighbours whilst using the hot tub, particularly during the evenings)
  • Off-road private parking for 9 cars at the rear of the property
  • Beach 5 miles, shops, restaurants and pubs within walking distance
  • CCTV is in operation in the parking area for security reasons only
  • Group bookings may not be allowed unless special arrangements have been made with the owner
  • EV car charging is not permitted at this property
  • Maximum occupancy is 18 people (excluding babies in arms)
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 4 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £70. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Elliot Albiston

This property joined our collection in 2020 and is managed by Elliot.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 41 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Simon, 24th January 2025

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Ravenslaw House is stunning. It's traditionally and beautifully furnished, spacious and very well-equipped. The owners are so welcoming, helpful and generous. The house and location are ideal for large gatherings of family or friends at any time of year.

Reviewed by Kenneth, 1st November 2024

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Reviewed by Craig, 4th October 2024

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Reviewed by John, 20th September 2024

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Ravenslaw House is great for a large group. The kitchen is really well equipped and the bedrooms are all ensuite and very comfortable. The dining room is enormous and easily sat the 17 in our group. The location is great as it is an easy walk into the centre of Alnwick and also close to supermarkets etc. There is plenty of parking and the hot tub aRead morend sauna were well used during our stay. Hide

Reviewed by Maureen, 30th August 2024

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Had a lovely weekend with my family consisted of 15 people ranging from 10-78.house very well equipped to accommodate cooking etc. bedrooms are huge with en-suites. Hot tub & sauna a bonus. Situated a 10 min walk from town Katie left a nice welcome pack & was very easy to contact if any issues, which we didnt have. Certainly large enough for mixed Read moregroups & convenient. A few things which as time goes on will be refreshed but we certainly enjoyed. Thank you Hide

Reviewed by Gareth, 2nd August 2024

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We had a great time, would highly recommend!

Reviewed by Mike, 12th July 2024

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Absolutely wonderful stay at Ravenslaw House from arrival to departure. Katie was easy to contact, in fact I spoke with her several times before our arrival with questions regarding cots and high chairs. The house was spotless, fully equipped for 18 people, you want for nothing. The welcome pack left by Katie was the best we have ever had, thank yoRead moreu :) It is in a great location and walkable for Alnwick centre, with 3 beaches close by which were great for the dogs. Fabulous holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Amy, 7th June 2024

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16 of us stayed here in June 2024 and had the time of our lives. The hosts were friendly and helpful and the kitchen, hot tub, sauna and other amenities were just beyond our expectations. I would 100% recommend this to anyone with a big group. It was fantastic!

Reviewed by Janice, 17th May 2024

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Beautiful house with beautiful garden. Equipment more than enough. Bedrooms all comfortable and atmospheric. Good location Lovely hostess Nothing to much bother

Reviewed by Judith, 10th May 2024

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This is a fabulous house, full of character, well equipped and very clean. All rooms are en-suite. The garden is well kept, secure for dogs and lovely for sitting out, enjoying drinks or having a barbecue. There is ample parking and the location of the property is ideal. Its a 10 minute walk into Alnwick where there are shops, restaurants and coffeRead moree shops, whilst the coast, with its wonderful beaches, are a short drive away. We are returning next year and highly recommend it. Hide

Reviewed by Emer, 3rd May 2024

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House exactly as described, had everything we needed! Really enjoyed our stay, location couldnt have been better and the host was very responsive in answering any questions we had. Would really recommend!

Reviewed by Lesley, 26th April 2024

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We spent a wonderful weekend at Ravenslaw House, all 18 of us! The house is huge but has a cosy feel to it and the contents and decor fits its period. We knew what to expect from the photos but we were still wowed by it all! The house has everything that you would need, the welcome basket was an additional treat and contact with the owner was greatRead more. No complaints and would definitely recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen, 19th April 2024

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Reviewed by Tracey, 12th April 2024

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Reviewed by Peter, 5th April 2024

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Thoroughly enjoyed staying at Ravenslaw house. Owner did an in person welcome and responded quickly to questions during the week.

Reviewed by Avril, 5th March 2024

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Ravenslaw was an amazing house for us. It was very cosy throughout as well as having the choice to light the fires in living room and dining room, which we did. The kitchen was extremely well stocked with a large variety of cooking equipment and utensils. The chef booked for one of our evenings also said the same. Lots of hot water throughout the dRead moreay/evening for 14 of us. Both the sauna & hot tub worked a treat too, ample room for cars Highly recommend Holiday Cottages & their helpful staff Hide

Reviewed by Lucy, 1st March 2024

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We had a lovely holiday and didnt want to leave! The house had everything we would need and more. It was even more spectacular in real life than on the photographs. The house was really warm despite its size and the welcome basket was a really nice touch. It was in an ideal location with plenty of parking and shops within walking distance. Would deRead morefinitely recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Matthew, 9th February 2024

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Ravenslaw House is an impressive large house, there were 18 of us (+2 dogs) & there was more than enough room for everyone / space to take yourself off for some quiet time if needed. The kitchen was well equipped & the large dinning room had plenty of space for everyone (a great venue to play a murder mystery game!). The location is a short walk inRead moreto Alnwick; we enjoyed a few trips out to Seahouses/Beadnell all of which a short drive away. The hot tub/sauna was enjoyed by all! Thank you! Hide

Reviewed by James, 1st February 2024

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Had a fantastic time here, hosts were friendly and welcoming and the house was beautiful. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would 100% come back again.

Reviewed by Harvey, 29th December 2023

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Lovely spacious period property, very comfortable and warm, the welcome pack a nice touch. Great for family or friends get together.

Reviewed by Glenys, 15th December 2023

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A great house for our annual family gathering, with everything to hand that you could need and lovely well-furnished rooms all with their own en-suites. Perfect location with a 10 minute walking distance into the town, castle and gardens and the famous Barter books. We usually try and go somewhere different each year but this was so good were definRead moreitely going back again next year. Hide

Reviewed by Andy, 1st December 2023

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Reviewed by Stewart, 24th November 2023

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We are a large group of friends that have holidayed together for over 20 years; each year we hire a large house for our Christmas get together Ravenslaw House was the best we have had the pleasure to stay in, well equipped, warm, immaculate and above all a wonderful greeting from the Katie, who could not have been more helpful, we had one small proRead moreblem with the hot tub, a text to Katie and it was sorted within a few hours. Thank for a great holiday Hide

Reviewed by Rowena, 10th November 2023

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Reviewed by Antony, 6th November 2023

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All round great experience, lovely house with character.

Reviewed by Karen, 3rd November 2023

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Great house for a large group. Very well equipped and nice and warm. A very nice touch leaving a welcome pack for our arrival

Reviewed by Edward, 13th October 2023

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Beautiful house and surroundings. Great hot tub and sauna which was well used. The rooms are all in keeping with the house decor which made them special. Soft comfortable beds and the whole house was spotless. The kitchen facilities were great even having another fridge freezer in the dining room was a great addition and both utilised to their fullRead moreness. Great location and my me and my family would definitely recommend a stay there. Communication throughout the whole process has been first class. Hide

Reviewed by Margaret, 6th October 2023

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What a wonderful house, central to the town and within driving distance to local historical towns. Everyday we drove to somewhere stopping for tea and cake and sometimes lunch. Love to come again. A warm house with everything you need.***** a definite 5 star

Reviewed by Michael, 15th September 2023

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We had a lovely family get together in Alnwick. The house is in a great location just a short walk from the centre and quiet. It was very clean and the kitchen had plenty of equipment, but the house is looking a little tired and cluttered and could do with an update, but fine for a short break. The house was a little chilly and in one of the bathroRead moreoms the water was only lukewarm. The beds were comfortable. We enjoyed our stay. Hide

Reviewed by John, 25th August 2023

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This is a lovely homely house. It feels as though you have stepped back in time. All the bedrooms were super comfy and of generous size. Plenty of seating areas dotted around which is useful when you have a big group of people. The conservatory was an especially relaxing space. Garden space was more than adequate for the six grandchildren of variouRead mores ages. The dining room table was huge and just what we needed for family meals. We could all comfortably get round the table. Hide

Reviewed by Philip, 18th August 2023

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Our family had a lovely stay at Ravenslaw making wonderful memories for the future. Short walk to Alnwick castle and short drive to Northumberlands beautiful coastline. All in all a lovely stay.

Reviewed by Linda, 4th August 2023

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Great family gathering in a great property, perfect size for our party. Very well equipped property to cater for a family of 17. Hosts were very welcoming and gave us contact details should we require anything.

Reviewed by Lesley, 7th July 2023

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A fantastic property in an excellent location for local amenities and exploring Northumberland. Ample car parking. Loads of space for everyone with the different rooms and well equipped. Great to have all rooms en-suite. Lots of hot water in the kitchen but only luke warm showers in some of the upstairs rooms. Loved all the furnishings but some areRead more starting to look a little tired and could do with updating. Also some issues with cleaning but would still recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Rena, 30th June 2023

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Excellent location, lots of interesting places and beaches to visit.

Reviewed by David, 26th May 2023

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Ravenslaw House is simply the best property that we have had the pleasure to stay in. Its location, close to all amenities, in the beautiful town of Alnwick, gives easy access to the marvellous Northumberland coast. First class!

Reviewed by Dorothy, 19th May 2023

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Rented for family celebration. Perfect venue

Reviewed by Joanne, 7th April 2023

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Great house for a big family get together however some improvements needed to level of cleanliness and communication with housekeeper when issues arise. Owners were however very responsive. That said, great location and lots of space both inside and out.

Reviewed by Robert, 31st March 2023

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Location is great and plenty of space for a full compliment of guests. The house while old in style which is lovely, needs work to bring it up to a better standard.... particularly the seating. Showers and beds were fine but pillows and lighting very hit and miss. Generally clean and tidy. Our party particularly enjoyed the sauna and hot tub.

Reviewed by Hal, 28th March 2023

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we had an absolutely wonderful time at Ravenslaw, we enjoyed all the amenities of the house, and the walk to Barter Books and into town was lovely too.

Reviewed by Lesley, 24th March 2023

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Reviewed by Lynsey, 24th February 2023

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Beautiful accommodation, even better than the photos. A fabulous place for a group get together with everything to hand that you could need and amazing bedrooms. Tanya was extremely helpful and informative

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