Guests say
Victoria House in Alnwick offers a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable furnishings, and a selection of books and games. Guests appreciate its ideal location for exploring the town and find on-street parking satisfactory. While some maintenance issues with the boiler were reported, the local management company is noted for their efficient service.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide an accurate score.
The property is praised for its ideal location, with easy access to local attractions and no issues with finding parking, indicating a high level of satisfaction.
Guests have reported the property to be comfortable, with 'lovely comfy beds' and a 'tastefully furnished' environment, suggesting a high level of comfort.
The property is well-equipped, particularly the kitchen, but repeated issues with the boiler have affected the score. The efficient response of the management company to other problems is noted.
There is no mention of gifts or additional thoughtful touches in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide a score. However, the provision of books, games, and maps may indicate a degree of thoughtfulness.
About this property
Victoria House, a beautiful three-bed home is located in the heart of Alnwick, Northumberland. Situated close to amenities and attractions, this home provides a wonderful base for families, friends, and couples alike to explore the delights of this picturesque market town and nature-filled county. Step indoors to reach the sitting room, complete with plenty of plush seating, antique furniture, and a lovely gas fire to light on cooler evenings, whilst the dining room is set up for formal affairs, with the benefit of a wood effect gas stove, offering a gentle glow whilst enjoying mealtimes together. The kitchen is well-equipped with all the essentials for a self-catered stay, where you can rustle up hearty meals to be enjoyed alfresco, with an enclosed and private courtyard to make use of. Make your way through the home to discover three bedrooms; a king-size, twin, and single, providing plenty of space for your party, along with a bathroom and a cloakroom for convenience. Explore the surrounding area of Northumberland and discover the charm of Alnwick, just a stone’s throw away from your cottage. Visit the majestic Alnwick Castle, explore the quaint cobbled streets, and take a bite to eat at one of the many traditional pubs and restaurants. The nearby coastal village of Alnmouth awaits with its sandy beach, meandering rivers and ancient ruins, while the historic market town of Rothbury offers a plethora of activities whether you’re looking for a peaceful stroll or a heart-racing adventure. End your break with a drive to the breath-taking Bamburgh Castle, set upon the magnificent Northumberland coastline, before heading down to the beach to enjoy the scenery and, if you’re lucky, spot some seabirds searching for their catch. Victoria House is the perfect place to begin your Northumbrian adventure.
The attractive and historic market town of Alnwick is dominated by Alnwick Castle, home to the Duke of Northumberland. The Castle Gardens, opened in 2002, are home to Europe's largest cascading water feature, the Lilidorei attraction for children (billed as the worlds largest play structure), a delightful rose garden and a beautiful, walled ornamental garden, which will delight novice and experienced gardeners alike. The castle is also famous as the setting for Hogwarts School featured in the Harry Potter films! The town's narrow streets have seen little change since the days when the London to Edinburgh stage coach passed through and the Market Place, with its stone cross, is still the central feature and the ideal venue for the weekly Saturday market. Alnwick offers a good selection of shops, pubs and places to eat and there is plenty to see and do, with miles of golden sandy beaches, numerous castles and boat trips to the famous Farne Islands all available nearby. Altogether a superb location for exploring Northumberland and its stunning Heritage Coastline.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room with a gas stove.
Sitting room with gas fire
Central heating.
Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power, included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Parking available.
Enclosed rear courtyard with furniture.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Reviews (5)
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Robert
This wouldn't have been a problem except for the impossibility of contacting Sykes to report the issue. Your customer service is a joke! Your out of hours numbers are a sham and it took over half an hour on hold to contact you in office hours. It is unlikely that we will ever use Sykes again or recommend anyone else to do do. A lovely property let down by a very poor agent.
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Sofia
It leaked and lost pressure, and I had to clean up a pool of water in the bathroom and place a bowl under to catch the leak. The emergency number provided was office hours only! Maintenance attended and increased the pressure but the leak remained, meaning I had to monitor the amount of water and empty the bowl for 3 days of our stay. Customer Service has been sorely lacking: they will not offer any refund, there has been no apology, and they told me to take third party advice when I asked to escalate the matter!
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Hilary
Well equipped kitchen and lovely comfy beds. We have visited Northumberland numerous times and stayed in Alnwick parking is always an issue but here we had no problems and would choose this property again. Thank you for a great few days