Self-Catering at The Granary | Holiday Cottages in Alnwick

Holiday home
This 18th Century semi-detached barn conversion is a Flemish red brick property, situated in unspoiled open countryside, just 10 minutes walk from the centre of Longframlington. Full of charm and character, this house has been equipped, decorated and furnished to an exceptional standard and comes complete with tiled and wood flooring, a cosy wood-burning stove, two en-suite bedrooms and a large cart-eye window that offers stunning views of the private landscaped garden. There is plenty of space outside for summer ball games, relaxing in the sun, or barbecues, adding to the diversity of the property.

Accomodation Details
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Utility room. Large open plan fitted kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with multi-fuel stove.

Area
Set in the heart of Northumberland between the Cheviots and the coast, the village of Longframlington provides access to a range of walking opportunities throughout this picturesque region. Brinkburn Priory is a short drive away and offers visitors a chance to see the restored Augustinian Priory beside the River Coquet. Just 10 minutes drive to the west is the National Trust's Cragside House and Gardens, whilst 15 minutes in the opposite direction will lead to the Heritage Coast and miles of clean, sandy beaches. The historic town of Alnwick, with its impressive Castle and Garden, is only six miles to the north whilst the spectacular National Park is also within easy reach.

Region
Northumberland is a heady combination of fishing villages, market towns, sandy beaches, magnificent castles and historic Hadrian's Wall, tied together by beautiful countryside and abundant wildlife.

Amenities
Oil central heating with multi-fuel stove in sitting room and underfloor heating in bathrooms. Electric cooker, slow cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 2 x TVs, DVD, CD player/cassette/radio, WiFi. Fuel, power and initial supply of logs/coal inc. in rent. Bed linen, towels and 4 bathrobes inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Landscaped garden with lawned area and patio with garden furniture and BBQ. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 20 mins walk.

michellemW3725LO

June 2023

Had a fantastic week here. Great facilities in a lovely location. Ideal as a base for visiting the area. Owners very helpful. Can't fault anything. Would most definitely stay here again in the future. Village nearby is handy for pubs etc and easily walkable!! Cragside national trust is nearby and a definite must do! A beautiful part of the UK

Essexgirl24

September 2022

We have stayed in The Granary 3 times and we are never disappointed. The cottage is absolutely beautiful and so comfortable, with everything you could need. We loved the extras, wine, flowers and milk.... all really welcomed and appreciated on arrival. The location is brilliant for visiting local attractions and the coast.... Its setting is very peaceful and tranquil. The hosts are really helpful and welcoming. We will definitely return in the near future.....

C1423QPsued

August 2020

Fab cottage, beautifully clean and comfortable.. Great location with a lovely garden for the grandchildren. Couldn’t fault it.

Mrs Gibbons

June 2019

Lovely cottage.. Has everything you need. Nice friendly owners. Perfect spot for visiting the many attractions in Northumberland our favourite being the Farne Islands. Lots of Puffins and terns at this time of year. Cragside, Alnwick and Banburgh all great places to visit. Would definitely return to The Granary if visiting Northumberland again.

Mr Mole

April 2019

We’ve stayed twice now.. The Granary is just what we need - great location, very clean and peaceful.

Mr Page

March 2019

No, the only reason we say met expectations is that we've used Sykes before and have high expectations.. We've been to the Granary before and it was excellent again....terrific holiday, thanks.

Mr Taylor

July 2018

Our 4th visit and it will not be lour last.. Peace , quiet and a delightful property, as good as when we first went in 2011. Will be looking out for other Sykes properties in 2019!!!

Mrs Roberts

The Granary is a lovely Cottage in Longframlington and the owners, Gill and Stephen, were extremely welcoming.. A bottle of wine and a beautiful vase of flowers were waiting for us. The facilities were excellent, two first class ensuites plus a downstairs toilet, and the kitchen had everything you could need, with a separate utility room containing washing machine and tumbler dryer. Sitting room with log burner and a separate dining area overlooking the gardens. Lovely grounds outside with the hens and dogs making occasional visits! A lovely base to return to following each day’s exploration of castles, beaches, gift shops and restaurants. We highly recommend The Granary.

Mrs Baker

June 2018

The granary is an excellent accommodation.. It’s situation is great for visiting a variety of places. The local village stores are very welcoming as are both inns. The butchers are superb.

Mrs Birt

Excellent and peaceful location.. Ideally placed to visit the coast and inland and lots of great beach walks.

Mr Burton

May 2018

This property is perfectly located in the beautiful Northumberland countryside.. It was spotlessly clean and very well equipped with a lovely sitting area at the front which was a perfect sun trap. Highly recommended. We will return.

Mr Brown

Excellent, clean and high quality accommodation in a lovely setting.. The owners of the accommodation were very helpful and pleasant. Northumberland is a fantastic area to visit with plenty of things to do.

March 2018

The Granary was very clean and warm.. Location is great for what we needed. It is close to the coast, the hills and only a short drive to two main towns.

Mr White

October 2017

The photos of The Granary on the Sykes web site do not do the property justice.. This is the nicest Sykes cottage I have stayed in. The owners were great, coming to greet us and check everything was OK within a couple of hours of our arrival. The property is a barn conversion and has been done to a very high standard, with en suites in both bedrooms as well as another toilet downstairs next to the utility room. The log burner in the living room was prepared with kindling and wood ready to be lit when we arrived, alongside a stock of wood for the week. The village of Longframlington is very nice, with two decent pubs. We had an excellent meal at the Granby Inn, and also had a couple of wonderful breakfasts at the Running Fox bakery / cafe. Over the course of the week we had days out in Edinburgh, Alnwick Castle, Hadrians Wall, Seahouses and Lindisfarne as well as a boat trip out around the Farne Islands. We had a fantastic time at The Granary and our kids have asked if we can go back again next year.

Mr Watson

September 2017

Cottage was perfect - couldn't fault at all..

Mr Morgan

August 2017

Very much home from home.. All the facilities needed for an excellent stay.

Mr Parsons

April 2017

The cottage has been decorated to a high standard and provides a warm homely feel.. It is situated in an ideal location to explore the Northumberland region.

Mrs Willey

August 2016

The Granary is a characterful and beautiful property. It is excellently equipped and presented. The cottage was comfortable and has open views. This is one of the nicest places we have stayed.

July 2016

The Granary provided excellent accommodation. Everything was spotlessly clean and just as one would wish to find it. Despite being in the country TV reception and Internet were very good. The location of the cottage was excellent for reaching the main tourist areas of Northumbria. We would highly recommended.

Dr Sinclair

May 2016

Without doubt the best appointed and furnished holiday rental we have stayed in over the years. It is in a quiet location with attractive surrounding gardens and lawns; the owners are to be congratulated on the high standards of this property.

Mrs Bamford

April 2016

A lovely cottage in a great location.

Mrs Morris

March 2016

A beautiful, well equipped cottage situated in a lovely, peaceful location. Perfect for exploring Northumberland.

Mr Smith

February 2016

This was a brilliant cottage; we cannot fault it in any way and will definitely recommend it to friends and family. It was home from home luxury in a beautiful quiet area and we found the owners were very friendly and helpful.

Mr Maund

We liked everything about this property, it was superb all round.

Mrs Rudkin

The Granary was wonderfully equipped, very cosy and welcoming for our February half-term break. Also very well-located for exploring the beautiful coast and countryside. We had a lovely time!

Mr Bowler

October 2015

This was a very very nice property which I would have no hesitation in recommending to friends and family. Ideal location for access to Holy Island, Bamburgh Castle Hexham, and Newcastle.

Mr Joyce

September 2015

A beautiful luxury cottage with everything you need more to make it a home from home. It was clean, comfortable warm. The rural location was brilliant it is an excellent base for visiting Northumberland.

Mr Stone

August 2015

The cottage was a great place to stay. We had a warm welcome from the owners and everything just as you'd want it to be.

Ms Armitage

July 2015

The cottage was very cosy and catered for all our requirements, the standard was very high.

Mr Weller

June 2015

Liked the attention to detail by the property owners and the quality of furnishings, maintenance, and the original re-build. An A+ property, the best we have ever occupied.

Miss Wallbank

February 2015

The quality of the accommodation was excellent. Also, all the information about where you were staying, like walks, restaurants, places to visit was all at your fingertips in the cottage.

Mrs Martin

October 2014

Lovely clean property and a very warm welcome from the owners down to a bottle of wine, cake and a carton of milk for a cup of tea.

Mrs Moss

August 2014

Stayed at The Granary with another couple and two busy toddlers. We loved the cottage which was beautifully furnished with everything we could have possibly needed! The cottage is in a lovely rural location but close to the coast and local attractions. The owners were very welcoming helpful and our stay was very relaxing and comfortable. Highly recommend!

Mr Cranfield

Quality Accommodation, situated near to all the areas we wanted to explore. Lots of thought and originality has gone into the design making, the accommodation altogether user friendly. Comfortable and finished to a high standard.

Mr Cooper

June 2014

The property was perfect in every way, I would liked to have been able to stay longer that a week. The owners provided everything for a perfect holiday and The Granary at Longframlington was ideally situated for all the major visitor attractions. A quiet country location, a perfect retreat.

Mrs Sunley

Granary cottage was very well equipped with high quality furniture and fittings. It was lovely having two bathrooms and we were delighted with the dressing gowns especially as the children had one too . The owner's touches were lovely. A short walk takes you to the village and the cottage is well placed for local attractions and the coast.

Mr Poulton

April 2014

The amazing surroundings and the friendliness of the people. We all hope to return someday in the future.

Mrs Rispin

The cottage was superb in every way. It was beautifully furnished and was a pleasure to stay in, it was a home from home, with the added bonus of stunning countryside views and the morning visit from the chickens. The owners made us feel very welcome and the welcome pack of home made cake, wine and milk was so lovely to walk into after our long journey. The village has everything you need, an excellent grocers, butchers and newsagents. The local pubs are welcoming and it is close to all the tourist attractions. Alnwick is only 10 minutes away for the major supermarkets, petrol etc. Couldn't fault it in any way, cant wait to go back! Thank you.

Mrs Howarth

March 2014

We love the area as there is so much to do and to see. What really made our holiday so special was staying at The Granary. We have stayed in many self catering cottages over the years, I am so pleased to say that The Granary was just perfect. A lovely setting indeed and the accommodation was definitely 5 star. It was very tastefully furnished and lacked nothing. We will be back, hopefully with family.

Ms Collin

February 2014

Very clean and comfortable, well equipped, nicely decorated, lovely location. Several welcoming personal touches, like fresh flowers and toiletries.

Mr Mowforth

October 2013

An excellent property in all respects. Everything you required was available. The best property that we have stayed in. Would definitely come again.

Mr Richardson

May 2013

The best holiday accommodation we have ever had.

Mr Draycott

One of the best I have stayed in. Very high spec in the cottage. Location for what I wanted was perfect. Lovely touches with the cake and wine.

Mr Lawson

The best holiday cottage we have ever been to. Set in a peaceful location with stunning views. Equipped to the highest standard and extremely comfortable. Well placed for visiting all the attractions in the area. The local shopkeepers were friendly and obliging. We did not want to come home and would certainly recommend this cottage.

Hilary L

Set in a secluded rural position with extensive views over the Northumbrian countryside, extremely well equipped, tastefully and comfortably furnished it was a pleasure to return to after a hard day sightseeing. The wine and cake on arrival and the toiletries in the bathrooms were an unexpected but very much appreciated gesture; as was the welcome and information from the owner on our arrival. This cottage is within an hours drive of the main tourist attractions. We felt really at home here and none of us wanted to come home at the end of our stay. The friendly service in the village shops is worth a mention too along with the morning visit of the cockerel and his harem of hens!

perfick

We stayed for a week using it as the base for a circular walk the Inns Way. This was an impeccable place to stay. The standard is 5 star. The touches we greatly appreciated. A lovely bottle of wine with delicious carrot cake, along with some sweets. Every appliance and contents of the kitchen were high class. The furniture including the beds very comfortable. the location is perfect for all the area has to offer. this is one of the best place I have stayed at.

Mr Walker

April 2013

Pleasantly surprised by the good standard of the property. Some very nice and unexpected touches provided by the owner.

Mrs Haddock

March 2013

We loved the cottage, no criticisms at all.

Mrs Forrest

September 2012

The location was brilliant, we packed a lot into a few days. The cottage and all the little extras were very welcoming, one of the best we've ever stayed in.

Mrs Cunningham

July 2012

An immaculate, very well equipped house in a beautiful location. It is in a good location for exploring the area.

Mrs Wilson

All aspects of the property were to a very high standard - not 5 star but 10 star! It just had absolutely everything that we like, nothing was missed, and the attention to every detail was very impressive. We plan to return to such a perfect holiday venue.

Mr Snowling

February 2012

The cottage was lovely, ideal for a family of 4. It is in a lovely setting close to a village with easy access to the A1 for sight seeing. The owners keep some animals which is always popular with the kids. Northumberland itself is well worth a visit with plenty to see and do, numerous castles and beautiful beaches.

Mrs Athey

January 2012

We always choose to spend our holidays in the UK and always stay in luxury cottages. This was the nicest cottage we have ever stayed in, the owners had thought of every last detail.

Mrs Colgan

December 2011

First class accommodation, our second visit. Ideal base for visiting Seahouses, Bamburgh, Alnwick and Berwick Upon Tweed.

Guest

Superb cottage - well equipped, very clean & comfortable. Added touches of wine, cake & chocs got us off to a good start. ('Free range chickens' were delicious!!). Ideally situated for castles,beaches & the Northumberland countryside. Would definitely recommend to family & friends.

Mr Turner

September 2011

The cottage was spotless, everything you would need was provided.

Miss Elsey

June 2011

Very much home from home. Personal touches by the owner were appreciated. Everything had been thought of - a lovely place to stay, very peaceful too.

Mr Ball

May 2011

The cottage was fantastic, the best we have stayed in! I would definitely recommend this property and will be visiting again.

All round first class.

Mr Wood

The Granary was an excellent base for our holiday. The owners are very friendly and helpful. Northumberland is a beautiful county to visit.

March 2011

We would highly recommend this property. A beautiful charming cottage. The property is excellently appointed. We had everything we needed for a welcoming and relaxing break. An absolute gem of a cottage.

January 2011

The Granary is a cottage to fall in love with. From the moment you drive through the gates, to discovering and falling for this sumptuously appointed and spacious holiday home, to waving goodbye and wishing you didn't have to, I cannot rate it highly enough. For a couple or small family it is just superb and my fiance and I only wish we could have stayed there during the summer months to enjoy the patio etc fully. The bedrooms, kitchen and bathrooms particularly are as if brand new, simply stunning and near faultless, the 2 power showers excellent, although the shower cubicle base did fill up to the limit within about ten minutes for those who like me enjoy a longer shower! But the over bath shower next door was of the same type and did not suffer this minor problem. Great tiles, mirrors, lighting, heated towel rails, etc etc. Kitchen utility area and downstairs toilet beyond it are a real bonus and all so well presented you felt pampered. Fully equipped kitchen, only gripes were tin opener wasn't working and no egg cups, I defy you to find any others! The sunsets from the large kitchen cartwheel window were beautiful and provided some lovely snaps of my car. The plentiful books/crosswords/Dvds/CDs/games were a nice touch and added to our holiday, as did Hamish, the friendly doorstop dog! Comfy beds, although we found the 2 seater sofa of only average comfort, a bit slidey and needed a throw. Enjoyed the candles and woodburner and melting pleasantly even during the cold spell, plenty of wood and coal supplied for a week. Central heating superb although smoke alarm annoyingly activated whenever grilled anything. Lots of places to visit in all directions, Alnwick, Berwick, Morpeth, Rothbury, Coast, what more do you want? The owners were very cheerful and helpful although they were in process of moving out. We were greeted by the new owners who we also found friendly. Ah, the memories. Best holiday in years!!!

November 2010

What a gem! Superbly located, this modern, spacious home could not fail to impress and cater for any couple or small family. Enjoyed watching the sunrise and sunsets from the ideal open plan kitchen diner across the garden and fields. The utility area and downstairs toilet were a bonus and two upstairs showers superb. Cosy fire and lots of books. Five star easily! Would highly recommend this gorgeous property!

We have stayed in some exceptional properties over the years but this one was outstanding. The quality of the towelling/bedding etc. exceptional and all the little extras such as good quality toiletries, lovely cakes on arrival, tea/coffe etc. and also the lovely welcome from the owner all made this lovely autumn break.

Mrs Burke

September 2010

Excellent property and welcome from owners - not to mention the scones, wine, fresh flowers, milk etc. A wonderful experience.

Miss Sladen

June 2010

Good location for exploration of beauties of Northumberland. Quiet environment. Good eating places locally. Very high standard of accommodation.

Mr Dixon

May 2010

1st class accommodation with friendly owners nearby. Excellent touring location with good local facilities.

Miss Bayliss

April 2010

The owners made us feel very welcome. The Granary was a lovely property, everything was to a high standard. The cakes and chocolate eggs were a lovely extra.

January 2010

Great accommodation, very well kitted out, with excellent facilities. Very warm and comfortable and CLEAN!

December 2009

Delightful hosts, cream scones, wine and flowers on arrival. Everything was perfect. Nothing was forgotten and high standard in everything in the cottage. A must for anyone. Will definitely recommend to all and visit again.

The Granary in Longframlington is an idyllic holiday home. Fixtures and fittings are extremely tasteful and of the highest quality throughout. Our hosts were charming, very welcoming and provided the most delicious home made cakes! A perfect location, really good bistro pubs locally, and restaurants within easy driving distance. Alnwick and The Gardens and Castle are within a 15 minute drive, the town also has a nice little theatre. The countryside, coast, castles and walks are breathtaking - what more can I say. I will definitely stay at The Granary again but for longer!

Miss Bartlett

September 2009

The Granary was a superb holiday home; all fixtures and fittings were of the highest quality. By far the best we have ever stayed in. Our hosts were charming. We could not have asked for better! The location was also wonderful in terms of access and scenery.

Mrs Jakubovics

August 2009

Lovely area and very quiet. My granddaughter loved the garden and the fields around.

July 2009

This is peaceful location with excellent links to the local attractions. We wish to return and continue exploring Northumbria from this cottage.

Mrs Norman

June 2009

Cannot fault this property. Ideal for couples and families. The hosts have thought of everything and are most helpful with local information.

Mrs Cheetham

We were made extremely welcome on arrival: Cream scones, bottle of wine, flowers. The Granary was absolutely marvellous, it should have the maximum number of stars. Very convenient for driving to all the local attractions. We will definitely go again and recommend it to everyone. There was nothing at all lacking, everything had been thought out.

Mr West

May 2009

In renting some 20+ cottages over the past 10 years or so this was the very best we have stayed in, from all aspects. The owner should be nominated for your top award!

Mr Mrs Dutton

April 2009

Amazing property, spotless throughout. Everything you could possibly need was there. Best we have ever stayed in. Beautiful inside and very thoughtful touches from owner. Should be 5*. Wouldn't hesitate to visit again.

Mrs Pickett

The condition of The Granary was exceptional. A good central location for National Trust properties and coast.

Mrs Addison

January 2009

That the cottage was decorated to a very high standard. The attention to detail was amazing, everything we needed (and more) was provided by the owners. The views, surrounding countryside and the very friendly people!

November 2008

Could not be faulted on any grounds.

Mr Marsden

October 2008

The hospitality of the owners was second to none. The property and surroundings was of the very highest quality and every need was catered for. I would most definitely return to this property for a second holiday next year.

Mrs Hamberger

September 2008

The Granary was perfect and outstanding. It was the best holiday cottage we have stayed at. We will be going back.

Mrs Harris

June 2008

An absolutely 5 star property, the best we've stayed in.

Mrs Smith

We were well placed to visit all the places we wanted to see - Alnwick, Bamburgh, Holy Island, Kielder Forest etc. etc. but it was still very peaceful.

Miss Dixon

May 2008

The property is fantastic with all the comforts of home. I would recommend the property to all

Mrs James

Fantastically equipped kitchen - it was a pleasure to cook in ! The quality of the whole property, the cleanliness and the attention to detail was outstanding.

Mr Mrs Watkins

April 2008

There should be another category for properties like this - it was absolutley fantastic, beyond anything we had imagined and surpassing the comments on the website - it really is the most luxurious property we have ever found!

Mr Mason

December 2007

A great location for a winter break. Warm welcoming cottage with a well equipped modern kitchen, plus a log stove for added effect.

Mrs Bowers

August 2007

The best property we have ever stayed. Excellent throughout and very friendly owners. Couldn't find any fault at all.

Mr Smelt

July 2007

Good location. Lovely area with lots of places to visit.

Mrs Gardner

Great welcome! Fabulous home-made scones oozing jam and cream waiting in fridge plus a bottle of milk. Also a welcome card and a lovely bottle of red wine. very impressive! Such kindness and thoughtfulness.

Mr Goodson

June 2007

The cottage was superb, in a good location for all major attractions. The owners were very friendly and helpful.

The cottage has been completed to a very high standard and was an an excellent base to retreat to. The castles and coastal scenery were breathtaking in good weather.

Mrs Hawkins

May 2007

The cottage was in a lovely area - quiet, but close to the village. The cottage was so nice, we didn't want to go out! The cottage was fantastic - clean, stylish and comfy. They'd thought of everything - umbrella, dressig gowns, dishwasher tablets etc..

The Granary was lovely. Stylish, comfy and they'd thought of absolutely everything. Couldn't wish for a nicer cottage/place to stay. It was a home from home. We'll be a little afraid to book anything else with you (or anyone else) as I can't see how any other cottage will be as good - and we'll be disappointed!

Mr Clifford

March 2007

The Granary owners were most welcoming, kind and thoughtful. The village shop won a national award for village shop of the year. Well deserved.

Ward

The cottage was comfortable and warm. It was very quiet. Thoughtful touches like welcome bottle of wine and scones.

Mr Austin

February 2007

It is so perfect that I would like to keep it a secret, or buy it to live in!

Mr Hardiment

January 2007

we just felt it was everything we were looking for from a holiday cottage. It suited us perfectly.

Mr Hutton

December 2006

The Granary was a superb holiday cottage. Everything was very well done and the owners very welcoming. We really look forward to visiting again.

Mr Digby

November 2006

Excellent welcome, attention to detail. Plenty of information, excellent host support. Very happy to spend time in home from home.

Mrs Owen

A very special self-catering property. Good location for all major attractions.

Dr Sykes

October 2006

Incredibly high standards at the cottage. Faultless.

Mrs Milburn

Everything was excellent. Owners were extremely helpful, nothing was too much trouble.

Ms Franklin

The cottage was beautifully appointed and it was the small finishing touches that made a difference. We wouldn't hesitate in recommending it to family and friends.

Mr Gibbs

September 2006

The Granary was absolutely first class - great base to explore Northumberland and a lovely place to stay.

Dr Whitehouse

August 2006

The cottage is extremely modern and has been built and decorated with great attention to detail. It has everything you could need for a relaxing holiday and is a great base for exploring Northumberland.

Mrs Naismith

A beautiful cottage, very comfortable, furnished and equipped to a very high standard. Well located for beaches and Alnwick. Lovely countryside around the cottage. Owners very helpful and friendly.

Dr Smith

June 2006

An extremely well deserved 5 ticks. Good welcome and hosts made every effort to make sure we had a good time. Excellent.

Miss Wood

The cottage was beautifully fitted out and filled with welcoming touches. A thoroughly enjoyable holiday.

Mrs Sweenie

Superb cottage- best ever visited!

Mrs Luff

The owners made us very welcome and the cottage was perfect in every way with some lovely homely touches. The cottage was ideally situated for visiting the whole of Northumberland.

Mrs Speak

May 2006

Everything was excellent - from booking the break (with only a day's notice) to the cottage itself. I couldn't fault anything; the owner was exceptionally hospitable and welcoming, and the cottage was superb - like staying in a 5* hotel with self catering facilities! A truly wonderful place.

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The Granary in Alnwick, Northumberland