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Pyg Pen Cottage - Quiet Rural Cottage

Vacation home in Alnwick with kitchen and fireplace

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Located in the quiet village of Rock, this cottage offers a peaceful retreat with 2 lounges, including an open-plan kitchen and dining area that leads to a secure garden. Enjoy private parking and WiFi access along with amenities for self-catering like a washer/dryer and induction hob.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Pyg Pen Cottage - Quiet Rural Cottage

This property is nestled in the lovely quiet village of Rock.

It has 3 bedrooms, 2 Kingsize and one with en-suite and a twin room.
Downstairs is a front lounge with a extra lounge/diner/kitchen open plan area at the back which leads on to the enclosed garden and patio area. Ideal for dogs as the garden is secure. It also has a separate utility room and downstairs toilet.

The cottage has private parking to the front. It has Wi-fi access and all the amenities for a relaxing stay in the gorgeous county of Northumberland. It's location is ideal, being close to the beautiful coastline and also only 15 minutes from Alnwick.

Bed linen and towels are provided. There is a washer/dryer, induction hob, double oven, microwave, 2 flat screen televisions and a wood burning stove for cosy winter nights.

Free welcome pack on arrival - full of local essentials.

Suitable for children with a high chair, baby gate, bathroom step and travel cot available for use.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming 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

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Exterior
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  • Kitchen
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  • Dryer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Pyg Pen Quiet Rural Alnwick
Pyg Pen Cottage Quiet Rural Cottage
Pyg Pen Cottage - Quiet Rural Cottage Alnwick
Pyg Pen Cottage Quiet Rural Cottage With Hot Tub
Pyg Pen Cottage - Quiet Rural Cottage Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Located in Alnwick, this vacation home is in a rural area and by the sea. Notable landmarks in the area include Alnwick Castle and Bamburgh Castle. Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden and Aln Valley Railway are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Rock, England

What's nearby

  • Preston Tower - 6 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Northumberland Coast - 8 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Alnwick Garden - 9 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Alnwick Playhouse - 10 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Alnwick Castle - 11 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

  • Chathill Station - 7 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sanctuary at Alnwick Castle - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Jolly Fisherman - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dirty Bottles Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Melvyn's Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pyg Pen Cottage - Quiet Rural Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pyg Pen Cottage - Quiet Rural Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pyg Pen Cottage - Quiet Rural Cottage ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pyg Pen Cottage - Quiet Rural Cottage located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Embleton Tower, Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club, and Embleton Bay. Preston Tower and Northumberland Coast are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Pyg Pen Cottage - Quiet Rural Cottage Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 170 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samuel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday

Stayed for a short break with our young daughter and dog. Lovely property in a great location.The cottage was clean and comfortable, and we were within easy reach of the beach and many local attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

Brilliant property, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

The property is in a great location, handy for exploring the coast, whilst being very peaceful. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another enjoyable stay

A beautifully located house. Well maintained, peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pyg Pen Cottage March 2025

Our third stay at this peaceful, clean and comfortable cottage. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved Pyg Pen Cottage. Rock is a great central but quiet location close enough to Craster, Bamburgh, Seahouses, Beadnell as well as the Alnwick shops and Castle. Communication with the owner was exceptionally good. The property was spotless and very homely for the family with the kitchen well equipped. The enclosed long grassy garden in a quiet village location was ideal for our young Labrador, with an on your doorstep off-road 2.5km woodland loop being a bonus. For dog lovers looking for somewhere to relax, and no need to drive to a safe walk this is it. Will be rebooking for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottage

A beautiful immaculately presented cottage, great location for exploring. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penelope T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable

Pyg Pen suited our needs well. The open plan area created a sociable space. There is a nice garden with patio at the end for. evening sun.We had a lovely time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet rural cottage

Our third visit to the cottage which again gave us the ideal base to relax and visit the beaches and historic sites of Northumberland.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another fantastic break

Our fourth stay at Pyg Pen. Clean, quiet, comfortable, a lovely garden and easy parking… we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Northumberland girls

Totally enjoyed our stay , have stayed numerous times before and know the area very well and will be returning
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Back for another stay

This is a lovely house that is well furnished/equipped and immaculately clean. The village is a great place, peaceful and very rural.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Wonderful house and garden- perfect base for a week with our pup. Very clean, comfortable and cosy. Attractive, peaceful village. Had everything we needed. Amazing choice of beaches along the Northumberland coast within 20mins.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday weekend

Great property with lots of character, the house was equipped with everything you’d need for a holiday. Garden was lovely and perfectly safe for the pooches and we were lucky enogh to bbq and really enjoyed the outdoor space.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Pug pen cottage is located in a very tranquil quiet rural setting the accommodation is lovely and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fantastic property

We stayed at Pyg Pen cottage to attend our Goddaughter’s wedding at Newton Hall. Originally from the area we knew the location would be perfect. The cottage exceeded our expectations in every way. It is so well equipped with everything you could ever need. We absolutely loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous visit

We are return visitors and enjoyed another fabulous break. The property itself is so welcoming, we felt at home straight away The welcome pack /gifts are also a lovely touch. We visited several beaches , only a short drive away. Highly recommend & I'm sure we will visit again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pyg Pen July 2024

Many thanks to the owner for our second very happy stay here. My disabled elderly Mum in particular was delighted with the house’s amenities and comfort.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Age ranges from 4 to 79. All enjoyed our return visit to Pygpen cottage. Well equipped and located for enjoying Northumberland. We made good use of the garden hut .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic 5 days

We stayed for 5 days. It's been fantastic easy Location to visit the whole of Northumberland. Definitely dog friendly with a large back garden that's secure even leave a little pot of dog biscuits. Also the adult welcome basket was much appreciated 👍👍
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage in a lovely area

We all enjoyed our stay in this exceptionally well equipped cottage. We went for my 70th birthday celebration with our family and 2 dogs and we were all very comfortable. The cottage is spotlessly clean and very spacious.We enjoyed all the local beaches, and a boat trip to the Farne islands. We also had a wonderful afternoon tea at the Rocking horse cafe and a delicious meal overlooking the sea at the Jolly fisherman in Craster.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in peaceful setting

Spacious, well appointed cottage with large garden for toddler to run in. Plenty of crockery and utensils. Only issue was no safety gate but with 4 adults looking after him we managed without one. All thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Pyg Pen. Loved the location. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

A fantastic property in a great location to explore the area. The house is just gorgeous with plenty of space. We enjoyed the open plan kitchen and living room space with the fire. The kitchen was well stocked with everything that is needed and the wine and cake left for us was greatly received. The bedrooms were great for our visit with everything being clean. Would definitely recommend and would come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

High quality in a rural location

As described and lived up to expectations. Spotlessly clean and linen / towels all of a high quality. A wonderful nights sleep . We were welcomed with some welcome goodies and had everything we needed. Beautiful location - really enjoyed the views and the nature. Close to beaches and Alnwick.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola k., Nottingham

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4th visit to Pyg Pen cottage

Beautiful property. Spotlessly clean, lovely welcome gifts and a fabulous location. The property is home from home. Well appointed to access great beaches. Walking distance to the local distillery and of course rocking horse cafe. We will absolutely be coming back. Safe and secure garden for our pup too. Highly recommended 👌
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023