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Fossil Bank, a luxury detached retreat in the heart of Alnmouth, with parking

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An outdoor patio with a stone wall, a brick table, and a tree with string lights.
A stone wall with a wooden gate, a tree, and a building with a tower in the background.
A modern living room with a staircase, a sofa set, and a coffee table.
A coastal town with colorful houses, a prominent church tower, and a view of the sea.
A modern living room with a brick accent wall, a flat-screen TV, a grey sofa, and a wooden staircase.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Northumberland Coast

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Free internet
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Alnmouth, ENG
  • Place, Northumberland Coast
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Alnmouth Village Golf Club
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Alnmouth
    ‪4 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Downstairs bedroom

1 King Bed

Loft Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Alnwick

Located in Alnwick, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Northumberland Coast and Cragside Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Alnwick Playhouse and Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden. Willowburn Sports and Leisure Centre and Aln Valley Railway are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Alnmouth, ENG

What's nearby

  • Northumberland Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Alnmouth Village Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • beach near Alnmouth - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Alnwick Garden - 14 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Alnwick Castle - 17 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Alnwick Alnmouth Station - 3 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Helm - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coquet Tea Rooms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Ale Gate - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Tanner's Arms - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fossil Bank, a luxury detached retreat in the heart of Alnmouth, with parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fossil Bank, a luxury detached retreat in the heart of Alnmouth, with parking?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fossil Bank, a luxury detached retreat in the heart of Alnmouth, with parking on 7 Dec 2026 start from £760, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Fossil Bank, a luxury detached retreat in the heart of Alnmouth, with parking?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fossil Bank, a luxury detached retreat in the heart of Alnmouth, with parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fossil Bank, a luxury detached retreat in the heart of Alnmouth, with parking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fossil Bank, a luxury detached retreat in the heart of Alnmouth, with parking located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Alnmouth Village Golf Club and Northumberland Coast. Warkworth Castle and Barter Books are also within 6 miles (10 km). Alnwick Alnmouth Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location - and very handy to be able to park outside!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fossil Bank exceeded our expectations - fantastic location in the middle of Alnmouth, lovely outdoor space and high spec interior, well stocked and well thought out. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2026
Thank you Claire and family for staying with us, and for leaving the place lovely. We welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fossil Bank is a well equipped and luxurious home which is wonderfully situated in the lovely village of Alnmouth. It is on the high street close to shops and restaurants, but is quiet and has private parking and a walled outside area for dining and sitting out. The rooms are comfortable with quality bedding. Communication with the host was excellent, and they went out of their way to make us feel welcome (the Toblerone was very welcome). The home is in a great location to explore all of the sites of Northumberland, including the wonderful castle and gardens at Alnwick.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beautiful house is very central and immaculate throughout. The host has thought of absolutely everything you could need during your stay and the off street parking is very welcome as parking can sometimes be difficult in and around the village. The host is extremely quick to respond, very approachable and reassuring re your arrival and exit plans. The house is finished to an extremely high specification and is very comfortable and cosy due to some personal touches. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2026
Judith and Eve were perfect guests and left the place immaculate. I am extremely grateful. Welcome back anytime x
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property very nicely furnished with all the home comforts the location is brilliant close to everything and also a good selection of eating places in walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay; location perfect and beautifully appointed home.Only negative would be that, if like us you have sore knees, the steep steps up to the main room are a bit of a struggle Fabulous spot otherwise!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely holiday in this idyllic cottage in a wonderful location. Everything was clean and well-appointed. We parked outside the gate and that worked well. Communication from the hosts was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely modern, well equipped house, perfectly located in the heart of Alnmouth with private parking!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and comfortable cottage in a lovely setting, pubs and shops at your doorstep but tucked away in a private courtyard with plenty of outdoor space. All of the modern conveniences as well as high quality extras provided. Helen is a kind and generous host, very responsive and helpful. Highly recommend to anyone interested in the Northumberland coast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place to stay

Had a great stay here. Thank you for supplying comfortable beds.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautifulLocation is excellentThe host was brilliant and the extra little touches were loved by allCould not recommend enough
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful, fully equipped, cosy and comfortable house. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely be returning. The communication with the host was excellent and we found all that we needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What can i say, a fantastic little cottage with everything you need. From the moment we got there we felt relaxed and comfortable. The little touches made all the difference.The location is perfect for exploring the area with the added bonus of 3 pubs within 1 min walk. The locals were very friendly and the food was good too. Helen the host was great, really good commumication and made us feel very welcome.We will definitely be going back and i would highly recommend it.Again, thank you Helen!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get away

We had a great time! Everything was lovely.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you need

Great place, great location. Everything you need catered for in the house. Beds very comfortable and kitchen fully stocked.Perfect location to explore alnmouth and Alnwick. We will return next year
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely stunning

Gorgeous property, fabulous location and charming extra touches! Can’t give enough compliments for our stay … it was perfect in every way. My kids (8 and 11) absolutely loved the house and private outdoor space … it made for the most relaxing holiday we’ve ever had!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable stay in beautiful cottage in the centre of Alnmouth

Beautiful holiday house, nicely decorated. Cute village with quite some options for dinner and tea. Village shop/post office is nice for the basic groceries. really liked the delicatessen shop down the street. Beach at 5 minute walk. Also parking was easy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gorgeous

Gorgeous holiday home and gorgeous village. We had a great time. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Delightful cottage

Relaxing week away in delightful space in Fossil Bank. The owners have thought of every little touch. Home from home. We can’t wait to return in the Autumn. We love Alnmouth & the beaches are amazing. A very special place to visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mrs

Fabulous house in the centre of Alnmouth, great location for everything Alnmouth and local area has to off. The gates property offers privacy and luxury. Communication from owner was perfect and the quality of the furnishings and fittings was fantastic. Thoroughly recommend as a stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy little hideaway

My husband, my 8 year-old daughter and I just had a week's stay at Fossil Bank. The cottage is really well equipped, beautifully decorated and super cosy. We loved the garden and secure parking, and the location on the high street but so close to the beach was brilliant. We had a slight hiccup on checking in, but it was sorted asap by Helen, who was an excellent host. Would thoroughly recommend a stay here. Thanks Helen!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fossil Bank is a wonderful property, right on the high street, but completely private, minutes from the beautiful beach. My friends and I had a wonderful time, we loved all the special touches that Helen had put in place and from a practical perspective it had everything we needed (the parking spaces were very welcome). Alnmouth is a great location, we easily managed trips to so many amazing places such as Craster, Cragside, Alnwick castle and gardens, Bamburgh Castle to name just a few. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Half term break

The property was perfect, the rooms were spotless and presented in a very professional way. The kitchen was a great size with a breakfast bar for dining and the toilet/shower room was of a very high standard. The location was great and access to the town and beach was less than a couple of minutes walk, there is a parking space within the confines of the property and ample outdoor dining space if needed. We would absolutely recommend this to a couple or small family, Helen the host was so helpful and was always happy to answer any queries.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our time at The Bank

A Lovely little cottage with all the tech you need in great location and our own gardener (Ted). We had a great time in a great little town. Only teeny issue was that Master bedroom is up very steep stairs so we snuggled up in the other bedroom: otherwise can’t fault a thing. Helen was really easy to contact and enable access.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superb property in a private location in the heart of Alnmouth

The property had everything including a private walled garden, a fully equipped kitchen with all the paraphernalia and white goods. You were not aware that you were in the centre of a busy village with all the necessary shops, pubs etc within a few yards. Contact with the host is to be commended.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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