Upper Oakwood

4.3★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

4 Customer Review(s)

Julie
September 2024

“This is a lovely period property well located in Alnwick, with everything you need for a comfortable stay.”

We were close to all the wonderful restaurants and bars, and really enjoyed our holiday. A lot of thought has gone into making the flat comfortable. It was clean with lovely towels and bed linen, and separate shower room and bathroom, which is handy. Nice and warm too! What I would say is that the flat can be a little noisy. There is another property above with floorboards, and this meant sound travelled early mornings. There is also a degree of street noise at night as town centre location, ...

We were close to all the wonderful restaurants and bars, and really enjoyed our holiday. A lot of thought has gone into making the flat comfortable. It was clean with lovely towels and bed linen, and separate shower room and bathroom, which is handy. Nice and warm too! What I would say is that the flat can be a little noisy. There is another property above with floorboards, and this meant sound travelled early mornings. There is also a degree of street noise at night as town centre location, and during the day, street works started this week for the next few weeks, which meant an early start and a lot of drilling! Thankfully the peaceful Northumberland coast is only a short drive away. On balance a great property for a break in Alnwick.

- Julie, September 2024

Hi thank you for such a positive review, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. The work on the street outside is to pave and formally pedestrianise a previous road, it should be short lived and result in a very pleasant area at the street below. As you say, there is a degree of noise due to the apartments location and the age of the building- we try to ensure all our guests are aware via the listing and hope it didn’t interfere with you holiday. We look forward to welcoming you again. Property Owner
Elizabeth June 2024

“My partner and I stayed Friday–Monday, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

It is in a fantastic location and has natural light throughout. The flat was extremely clean and full of great character. The picture online does not do the living room justice, as it is very spacious. We had an incredible sleep, as the bed is very comfortable. The shower is powerful, and we had no issues with hot water. Additionally, the welcome pack on arrival was a very nice touch. Dirty Bottles and Mumbai are two great restaurants that we would recommend. Please bear in mind that this property is in a central location; therefore, naturally, there is some low-level outdoor noise at times; however, this was not an issue for us. Overall, we had a great stay and are looking forward to booking again.

- Elizabeth, June 2024

Thank you for such a lovely review! We are so pleased you had a great time and enjoyed your stay at Upper Oakwood. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon. Property Owner
Nichola March 2024

“We have just stayed at Upper Oakwood and other than the apartment being beautifully decorated and having great facilities I have nothing good to say.”

We’ve had little to no sleep with the amount of noise from the people walking around upstairs due to their floor boards being ridiculously noisy to the point they sound like they are going to come through the ceiling and the nightlife pounding on until the early hours. People walking past shrieking/fighting on the street behind on the pub crawl route and with the windows being single glazed they might as well have been inside. My five year old has been woken up at least 10+ times each night, including with the floorboard stomping and creaking above. All in all we wouldn’t recommend for any families at all. The apartment would be good for people wanting to go out and party in Alnwick however for anything else it just isn’t a relaxing break. It is however beautiful inside and has a lovely charm to it.

- Nichola, March 2024

We value all feedback. We also have a young family and empathise, however we have stayed in the flat on a number of occasions and our experience doesn’t accord with yours of noise from the street or the flat above.We can only assume that there was a particularly busy atmosphere in Alnwick during the double bank holiday weekend of your stay.The property listing and photographs do point out to guests the period features of the property, (including single pane sash windows) and the central location, which inevitably leads to some noise from the street below. Property Owner
Kim March 2024

“Lovely apartment in lovely town.”

Nicely furnished and well equipped. Very clean and comfortable(very comfy beds and settees). There was noise in the street on weekend evenings but nothing unpleasant and it was all over by 11:30pm.

- Kim, March 2024

Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate it and and are pleased you had such a pleasant stay. Property Owner

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Summary

Second-floor apartment
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, basin, heated towel rail, and WC
Kitchen/diner
Living/dining room
Gas central heating
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
Smart TV, with access to Netflix, EE TV, Now TV and Amazon Prime
WiFi, selection of books
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
24-hour free parking in car park, just a short walk from property
One well-behaved pet welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 0.1 miles, river 0.3 miles
Note: There is also roadside parking available via a parking disc (available in the property) limited to two hours, Additional discs can be purchased locally for £1
Note: Free car parking for 24 hours at local car parks, all within easy walking distance
Note: There maybe some occasional noise due to nearby pubs/restaurants as expected given the property’s central location
Note: Lots of stairs, not suitable for those with mobility issues
Note: There are sash windows which whilst blocked may not be suitable for families with very young children.

The property

Upper Oakwood is a charming second-floor apartment settled in the historic market town of Alnwick, Northumberland, offering easy access to local amenities and attractions, as well as off-road parking.

This delightful bolt hole is ideal for friends, a family, or two couples looking to explore the history, heritage, and the quaint streets of Northumberland.

Be welcomed into a characterful property with wonderful original features, including ornamental fireplaces, original wooden flooring, and beautiful sash windows with shutters.

Enter into a spacious kitchen/diner with a whole host of amenities to cater to your culinary needs, as well as a dining table for hearty mealtimes.

The living/dining room sports large windows and a light and airy atmosphere, making it ideal for guests to dine in and relax with a glass of fizz whilst they reflect on the days adventures.

Take a warm soak in the bath, before retiring to one of the two charming bedrooms, one double and one twin, with storage, tasteful furniture and the double room has the benefit of an en-suite shower room.

Alnwick is a fantastic location from which to explore Northumberland, offering attractions such as Barter Books book shop and café, Bailiffgate Museum, the impressive Alnwick Castle, and walks through Alnwick Garden, beside the River Aln.

Alnwick boasts many independent shops to browse at your leisure, as well as a great selection of convenience stores for your holiday essentials, cafés, restaurants, and pubs, with options including Lilburns Bar and Restaurant, Melvyn’s Café, and Harry’s Bar.

For a day beside the seaside visit Warkworth with its castle and beach, Alnmouth, and Amble, and there are plenty of stunning walks through the Northumberland Coast AONB and Northumberland National Park.

History buffs will be spoilt for choice with many castles throughout the area, including Dunstanburgh Castle and Edlingham Castle, and animal lovers will be delighted by the amazing animals at the Northumberland Zoo.

All of this, and so much more with a charming Northumberland getaway to Upper Oakwood.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

ALNWICK

Alnmouth 4 miles; Bamburgh 15 miles; Rothbury 10 miles.

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, a fabulous (and enormous) treehouse, a delightful rose garden and a beautiful, walled ornamental garden, which will delight novice and experienced gardeners alike; for even more excitement, the enchanted world of Lilidorei is also available at Alnwick Gardens, offering seasonal events and plenty of fun for little ones of your group. 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.

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Reviews & Ratings

“This is a lovely period property well located in Alnwick, with everything you need for a comfortable stay.”

“My partner and I stayed Friday–Monday, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

“We have just stayed at Upper Oakwood and other than the apartment being beautifully decorated and having great facilities I have nothing good to say.”

“Lovely apartment in lovely town.”

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About the location

ALNWICK