Your own castle in the borders of Northumberland.

Your own castle in the borders of Northumberland.

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Midsummer at the Tower
A fortified tower in Northumberland
The stone staircase built into the main wall
Living area
Log burning stove in the large stone fireplace  for cosy evenings

Overview of Your own castle in the borders of Northumberland.

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Whittingham, ENG
  • Popular LocationPow Burn8 min drive
  • Popular LocationAlnwick Garden12 min drive
  • Popular LocationAlnwick Castle13 min drive
  • AirportNewcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Master Bedroom

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Your own castle in the borders of Northumberland.

Your own castle... with log burning stove, snooker room, fully modern kitchen and bathrooms. Originally a fortified village refuge, built in around AD1250, this beautiful Grade 2* historically listed tower has been recently brought up to full modern comfort, but still with a barrel-vaulted basement (with full sized snooker table), large carved stone fireplace and modern kitchen.

We also have the attached stone cottage for rental (property number 8926894 https://www.homeaway.co.uk/p8926894?uni_id=4994382 ) if you have a larger party.

It's positioned beautifully in Whittingham Vale, in the middle of its village. Eight miles (12km) from Alnwick with its famous gardens - and the castle which stood in for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films. 12 miles from Alnmouth and the beaches. It's just next to Thrunton woods for keen mountain bikers, and the Cheviot Hills for walkers and hikers. Rothbury and Cragside are nearby.

Further afield is the whole of the coast and castles of Northumberland : from Tynemouth Priory in the south, through Druridge Bay, Amble, Alnmouth, Craster, Dunstanburgh castle, Seahouses, Bamburgh bay and castle, through to Lindisfarne and Berwick. The border country is wild and open - you will be just on the edge of the Dark Skies national park, which leads to some great views of the Milky Way and good viewing of shooting stars, even the occasional showing of the Northern Lights.

It's fully equipped inside. The main living floor is the first floor (the ground floor is a fortified barrel vaulted room with no windows - but a full size snooker table). The kitchen has a wine fridge, large American style fridge-freezer with icemaker, induction hob, Miele double oven, microwave, platewarming ovens, and the usual dishwasher and washing machine (the drier is in the snooker room).

The main living room is a large room, with comfortable space for everybody with classic Bergere suite and leather chesterfield, a old family heirloom Grandfather clock and a log burning stove (we leave a starter basket of logs to get you going). Curl up with a book, watch a movie, chat by the log fire.

On the second floor lie the three bedrooms, family and ensuite bathrooms. These consist of one double room, one twin (which can be set up as a superking size double), the family bathroom, with large high pressure shower and double ended slipper bath, and the master bedroom. This has a superking size four-poster bed for the romantics amongst you. Off this is a dressing room - which can accommodate either a travel cot or a temporary bed for a seventh guest (both available on demand) - and an ensuite bathroom, again with high pressure shower with body jets.

Don't expect people to breakfast early - it's very, very quiet !

Outside is simple - a terrace, a large gravelled parking area, and two lawns sloping towards the River Aln. There is an outside hose for muddy gear and mountain bikes, and a wooden table and chairs in the shed for outside dining in good weather

Property manager

Ben
Premier Host
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Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Small toddlers will require supervision

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Up to two pets will be considered

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside the building please.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Alnwick

Located in Alnwick, this castle is in a rural area and in the mountains. Pow Burn and Edlingham Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden and Eshott Heugh Animal Park. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.

What's nearby

  • Pow Burn - 8 min drive
  • Edlingham Castle - 9 min drive
  • Alnwick Garden - 12 min drive
  • Cragside - 12 min drive
  • Alnwick Castle - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Acklington Station - 22 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hedgeley Services - 7 min drive
  • The Bosk - 8 min drive
  • Ingram Cafe - 14 min drive
  • Village Tea Room & Emporium - 7 min drive
  • Tankerville Arms - 13 min drive

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.3/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Check-in

4.8/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Marc H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th birthday celebration
We stayed here for 4 nights with friends, celebrating my wife's 50th birthday. What an amazing place! Perfect setting for a fantastic few days in England's best county.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Christine F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique property
The castle was a joy, as was the location. We all thoroughly enjoyed staying there. Ben was very helpful when needed. The area is stunning, ideal for walks, learning the local history etc. A car is needed to get anywhere there aren't any amenities in walking distance. The cleaning could be improved, clumps of dust under furniture, etc it needs more attention. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay at the tower.
Great property, lovely location - makes an excellent base for exploring the towns and coastline. Layout of the accommodation worked brilliantly for us (family of 5 adults and one dog)....plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. Has a great sized kitchen, lounge and games room for whole family gatherings in the evening. Excellent communication with the host....lovely welcome pack on arrival which was very much appreciated. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Property
Great place just needs a few tweaks to place it better. Better cleaning would be needed and cooking facilities were not as expected .Difficult to cook Christmas dinner .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

Leon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pele Tower
Unique setting and a lovely place to stay. Lots of space for a family to enjoy. Great location for exploring the local area and beyond. Very highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ben

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We've lived in Northumberland since we married - now over 30 years ago. We've a family of four - and enjoy the space, calm and sights of the border country. We've always loved old buildings and furniture, and want to make a place feel loved

Why they chose this property

Why? It's your own castle. In an area where just getting there makes your heart breathe better. In a village surrounded by space and wild beauty. What can I say?

What makes this property unique

Fully modern kitchen with (huge) American style fridge and modern induction hobs &co means great for keen cooks. Every time I walk into the basement and see the expanse of the snooker table, I grin. Every time I drive there and see the open vistas from the Coldstream Road (A697 now, Dere Street in Roman times) I go wow. After 30 years in Northumberland. So will you.

Languages:

English, French

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