Title: Castle Retreat, luxury 1-bed apartment right opposite Alnwick Castle Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=55232&destination=Alnwick%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=34189512&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Castle Retreat, luxury 1-bed apartment right opposite Alnwick Castle ## Photo gallery for Castle Retreat, luxury 1-bed apartment right opposite Alnwick Castle ![Interior - Castle Retreat, luxury 1-bed apartment right opposite Alnwick Castle (Alnwick)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34190000/34189600/34189512/b5fe163e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Castle Retreat, luxury 1-bed apartment right opposite Alnwick Castle (Alnwick)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34190000/34189600/34189512/38681fab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi - Castle Retreat, luxury 1-bed apartment right opposite Alnwick Castle (Alnwick)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34190000/34189600/34189512/03dd15f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Castle Retreat, luxury 1-bed apartment right opposite Alnwick Castle (Alnwick)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34190000/34189600/34189512/ba929652.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Castle Retreat, luxury 1-bed apartment right opposite Alnwick Castle (Alnwick)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34190000/34189600/34189512/9479fd7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched above the town, Castle Retreat offers a tranquil retreat in Alnwick with breathtaking views of Alnwick Castle. This romantic apartment boasts a spacious lounge, luxury velvet armchair, and tasteful electric wood-burning-effect stove for ambience. With modern comforts like superfast Wi-Fi and Smart TVs throughout, this one-bedroom haven is perfect for couples looking to unwind. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2538 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Castle Retreat, luxury 1-bed apartment right opposite Alnwick Castle Arguably one of the best self-catering holiday cottage properties in Alnwick, Castle Retreat provides the very best in luxurious accommodation and certainly has the wow factor! Situated on the top (second) floor of a Grade 2 listed townhouse, it is away from the hustle and bustle of the town, yet within easy reach of everything Alnwick has to offer. This romantic, historic apartment is literally metres from Alnwick Castle, with absolutely stunning views from the lounge and bedroom of the Barbican, the turrets and the famous statues featured in Harry Potter, and the Philosopher’s Stone where the Quidditch lesson is taking place. This romantic retreat is perfect for two and ideally placed for exploring the town, the castle and, indeed, the whole of Northumberland. Just a few minutes' walk into the centre of town, everything is on the doorstep, yet because it is not on the main streets, the apartment is very quiet and peaceful. This one-bedroom luxury apartment, with a spacious lounge / diner and bedroom, is flooded with natural light and is extremely comfortable. Completely and sympathetically refurbished to the highest standard, the apartment combines modern contemporary living with traditional period features. Warmed with full gas central heating throughout, there is also a tasteful electric wood-burning-effect stove in the lounge for ambience. A travel cot and high chair are available upon request for infants. Entrance The entrance to the apartment is initially through the front door of the building up four steep steps from the street. The front door to Castle Retreat is up two short internal flights of stairs. The apartment door then leads to a full flight of wide stairs leading to the central hallway / landing of the apartment. Lounge / Dining Room The spacious lounge and dining area boasts an original style window and built-in window seat as the walls are so thick. The lounge has a deep comfortable sofa and a luxury velvet armchair, complemented by stylish full length curtains and luxurious carpets. The lounge also has indirect lighting and has retained the original wooden beams. A wood-burning effect electric stove is provided on a slate hearth for extra ambience. The contemporary glass dining table generously sits two with plush luxury velvet chairs. There is a large wall-mounted Smart TV and Blu-Ray player, as well as a selection of books and board games. Wi-Fi with free superfast broadband is provided throughout the apartment. Kitchen The fully refurbished contemporary kitchen makes excellent and clever use of space. The worktops are solid quartz with under bench and plinth lighting, dishwasher, washer / dryer, induction hob, electric oven, integrated microwave, fridge, Tassimo coffee maker (with an initial supply of pods), toaster and digital radio with Bluetooth docking. Bedroom This beautifully decorated room has a king-size bed. The room boasts stunning views of the castle's barbican, which can be seen from the bed, and there is also a window seat from which to watch the world go by. Luxury crushed velvet curtains frame the window area. A large wall-mounted Smart TV can be viewed from the bed. There is plenty of storage space here, as well as a dressing table and stool. Luxury bed linen and fluffy white towels are provided. Shower Room The shower room offers a stylish, contemporary space in cool calming grey and co-ordinating mosaics. It features a large walk-in frameless glass shower, wash basin with waterfall tap and wc, a stylish illuminated mirror and a heated towel rail. Luxury complimentary toiletries are also provided. Outdoors Although the apartment does not have any private outdoor space, there is a public bench just outside with wonderful castle views. Parking is on-street, and the owner provides a residents' parking permit for use during your stay. We offer full-week stays starting Monday or Friday, 3-night weekend breaks starting on Friday, and 4-night midweek breaks starting on Monday. For more details, seasonal and short break prices, up-to-date availability and special offers search for "leaholmecottages". Please note that, as they are in the same building, Castle Retreat, Lionsgate View and Barbican View can be booked together for couples holidaying together or for extended families who require extra space. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the sea - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 538 square feet ## Similar properties ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96470000/96463600/96463600/342b2a42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bailiffgate Hotel Alnwick - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 9.8 Exceptional 111 reviews $175 nightly $210 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16&selected=96463600&PinnedHotelID=96463600&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19460000/19454300/19454230/c2d6cd70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dirty Bottles Alnwick - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 9.2 Wonderful 127 reviews $124 nightly $149 total Mar 24 - Mar 25 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25&selected=19454230&PinnedHotelID=19454230&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28970000/28968800/28968706/9dc7f397.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Hog's Head Inn - The Inn Collection Group Alnwick - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 513 reviews $95 nightly $113 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=28968706&PinnedHotelID=28968706&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 ### Property is also known as Castle Retreat Visit England 4 Gold Luxury Opposite Castle Castle Retreat Visit England 4 Gold Luxury Opposite Castle ## About the neighborhood Located in Alnwick, this apartment is on a river. Bailiffgate Museum and Alnwick Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden and Willowburn Sports and Leisure Centre. Traveling with kids? Consider Aln Valley Railway and Eshott Heugh Animal Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Alnwick travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Alnwick.dx55232) [View more Apartments in Alnwick](https://www.expedia.com/Alnwick-Apartments.d55232-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.41560%2C-1.70868&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gXR27XQlSh5zDLJjlIcHxu6TPi0=) Alnwick, England ### What's nearby - ![0_710548](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092653/e8b95814-8128-47a8-8822-60fdb2e2fd53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Alnwick Castle 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Roses of Alnwick Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55232/d3d221b4-97d5-4803-be52-42cc694dd987.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Alnwick Garden 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Alnwick Playhouse 8 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Barter Books 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles ### Getting around - Alnwick Alnmouth Station 8 min drive - Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) 47 min drive ### Restaurants - Sanctuary at Alnwick Castle 13 min walk - McDonald's 4 min drive - Adam and Eve 4 min walk - Costa Coffee 3 min walk - Dirty Bottles Inn 1 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Castle Retreat, luxury 1-bed apartment right opposite Alnwick Castle pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Castle Retreat, luxury 1-bed apartment right opposite Alnwick Castle? ### What time is check-out at Castle Retreat, luxury 1-bed apartment right opposite Alnwick Castle? ### Where is Castle Retreat, luxury 1-bed apartment right opposite Alnwick Castle located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Castle Retreat, luxury 1-bed apartment right opposite Alnwick Castle Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 14 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire J. Nov 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay in Alnwick We had a great stay in a lovely location and great flat ##### Claire J. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo D. Sep 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short Stay in a Beautiful Place The property is really good for a short stay and as a base to visit the beautiful countryside of Northumberland. Lynne was really helpful in making sure our stay was comfy . I would happily recommend this place to anyone. ##### Jo D. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather M. Oct 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Top quality accommodation Optimally situated to access much of Northumbria. Well equipped and maintained to a very high standard, inclusive of luxury surprises. Parking was a much appreciated bonus. ##### Heather M. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy M. Sep 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly Recommend. Great apartment. This is a great apartment. It was super clean, well furnished, the bed was comfortable and it had everything we needed (and more). The apartment has lots of light, as well as lovely room darkening curtains. The rooms are spacious. The parking is very convenient. The washing machine was useful, as we were there for a week. It is conveniently located in Alnwick. We walked to the grocery store and to restaurants and shops. There is a fantastic Guest Book that Lynn has put together with lots of great information. There are also a ton of tourist brochures for area sights. It was all very helpful. I would highly recommend staying here. Thank you Lynn, for a wonderful visit. ##### Kathy M. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David C. Jun 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Classy top floor apartment, well fitted out and had everything we needed. Great location across the street from the Castle with easy parking. We enjoyed the welcoming snacks! ##### David C. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pankajkumar Aug 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Little touches such as all the provisions left for us when we got to the property at around 5pm on Sunday very tired. ##### Pankajkumar Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony B. Sep 14, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning This was a great property, and an excellent location. The welcome pack was very generous and dealings with Lynn were very efficient and straightforward. We really enjoyed our time here and are looking forward to coming back to this fabulous property again. ##### Tony B. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret G. Sep 11, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Apartment Fabulous apartment in a great location had everything we could want. Absolute credit to the owners.Very close to lovely restaurants and pubs. ##### Margaret G. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris J. Aug 12, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful mid-Covid break We loved Castle Retreat for a wonderful few days discovering Northumberland. Very well situated within Alnwick and for both coast and inland, it is clean, smart, well appointed and generally comfortable. The communication is excellent and the welcome very warm (lovely and generous welcome tray; comprehensive manual with lots of local info; countless books and maps; and a book of suggestions from previous visitors). Very highly recommended. Thanks Lynn. ##### Chris J. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MANDY M. Aug 7, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property Very comfortable, great location ##### MANDY M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie S. Jul 31, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing apartment ! Amazing apartment opposite Alnwick Castle and lovely views over the rooftops of Alnwick. It has everything you could possibly need for your comfort..like home from home. It is tastefully furnished, has a well equipped kitchen and the yummy Welcome Tray was so nice. It is easy dealing with Lynn, the owner, she always gets back to you straight away and answers any queries you may have. Thoroughly recommend. ##### Jackie S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia R. Jul 30, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely flat in a period house Fabulous welcome pack. The flat was spotless and very nicely decorated. It was comfortable and well equipped although a potato peeler might be a useful addition. It is well situated for all the amenities in Alnwick and surrounding area and the parking is very convenient. There is loads of information available for the guests. As we live rurally, the street noise was noticeable to us but we quickly got used to it and the flat is in a town so this is to be expected. I would and have already recommended this property to others. ##### Patricia R. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### simon n. Aug 17, 2018 #### Excellent - perfect location and beautifully furnished. Lovely flat ##### simon n. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane S. Jul 21, 2018 #### We would highly recommended Castle Retreat! An ideal property for exploring the surrounding area & perfect location for Alnwick. The view of the castle is wonderful from the lounge and bedroom. The property itself is to an extremely high standard, with all our needs thought of, including a much appreciated welcome package. The parking permit is very useful, even though Alnwick was busy we had no problem parking near the apartment. ##### Jane S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018