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Pyg Pen Cottage - Quiet Rural Cottage

Holiday home in Alnwick with kitchen and fireplace

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Located in the quiet village of Rock, this cottage offers a peaceful retreat with 2 lounges, including an open-plan kitchen and dining area that leads to a secure garden. Enjoy private parking and WiFi access along with amenities for self-catering like a washer/dryer and induction hob.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pyg Pen Cottage - Quiet Rural Cottage

This property is nestled in the lovely quiet village of Rock.

It has 3 bedrooms, 2 Kingsize and one with en-suite and a twin room.
Downstairs is a front lounge with a extra lounge/diner/kitchen open plan area at the back which leads on to the enclosed garden and patio area. Ideal for dogs as the garden is secure. It also has a separate utility room and downstairs toilet.

The cottage has private parking to the front. It has Wi-fi access and all the amenities for a relaxing stay in the gorgeous county of Northumberland. It's location is ideal, being close to the beautiful coastline and also only 15 minutes from Alnwick.

Bed linen and towels are provided. There is a washer/dryer, induction hob, double oven, microwave, 2 flat screen televisions and a wood burning stove for cosy winter nights.

Free welcome pack on arrival - full of local essentials.

Suitable for children with a high chair, baby gate, bathroom step and travel cot available for use.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Pets only allowed downstairs
Only Monday and Friday are Check in and check out days.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Pyg Pen Quiet Rural Alnwick
Pyg Pen Cottage Quiet Rural Cottage
Pyg Pen Cottage - Quiet Rural Cottage Alnwick
Pyg Pen Cottage Quiet Rural Cottage With Hot Tub
Pyg Pen Cottage - Quiet Rural Cottage Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Rock, England

What's nearby

  • Preston Tower - 6 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Northumberland Coast - 8 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Alnwick Garden - 9 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Alnwick Playhouse - 10 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Alnwick Castle - 11 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Chathill Station - 7 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sanctuary at Alnwick Castle - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Jolly Fisherman - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dirty Bottles Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Tempus - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pyg Pen Cottage - Quiet Rural Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pyg Pen Cottage - Quiet Rural Cottage ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pyg Pen Cottage - Quiet Rural Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pyg Pen Cottage - Quiet Rural Cottage ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pyg Pen Cottage - Quiet Rural Cottage located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Embleton Tower, Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club and Embleton Bay. Preston Tower and Northumberland Coast are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Pyg Pen Cottage - Quiet Rural Cottage Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 170 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Very well equipped and very comfortable. Dog friendly large enclosed garden. In a very quiet area and ideal location for visiting different places and sights. Will book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel M.

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

Holiday

Stayed for a short break with our young daughter and dog. Lovely property in a great location.The cottage was clean and comfortable, and we were within easy reach of the beach and many local attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

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

Short break

Brilliant property, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

fay r.

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

Our return visit did not disappoint.

Pyg Pen is a beautifully presented and a well equipped property, with everything you could possibly need. It’s situated in an ideal location for day trips and exploring the local area. Property has an enclosed back garden which is ideal for dog owners and plenty of parking in front of the house for more than one vehicle. Lots of places to visit in the local area. This was our third stay in Pyg Pen and it did not disappoint. Would highly recommend the property and the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

A great property and location

Great property & location !
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

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

Lovely cottage

Lovely clean cottage in a good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Al H.

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

Perfect Location

Loved the property - perfect location for visiting sites such as Alnwick Gardens, Bamburgh Castle, Holy Island and near to some fab restaurants. Check in process and communication with owner first class. The property wasn't spotless with plenty of signs of pet hair but for us that didn't detract from a lovely 4 days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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

Lovely stay

The property is in a great location, handy for exploring the coast, whilst being very peaceful. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

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

Another enjoyable stay

A beautifully located house. Well maintained, peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

Always a lovely stay

No better place to go relax and go out on walks. Also nice villages close by to go for pub meals beadnell towers is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Pyg Pen Cottage March 2025

Our third stay at this peaceful, clean and comfortable cottage. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved Pyg Pen Cottage. Rock is a great central but quiet location close enough to Craster, Bamburgh, Seahouses, Beadnell as well as the Alnwick shops and Castle. Communication with the owner was exceptionally good. The property was spotless and very homely for the family with the kitchen well equipped. The enclosed long grassy garden in a quiet village location was ideal for our young Labrador, with an on your doorstep off-road 2.5km woodland loop being a bonus. For dog lovers looking for somewhere to relax, and no need to drive to a safe walk this is it. Will be rebooking for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

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

Great week away

Fabulous holiday here. The cottage is beautiful and it’s in a great location, close to lots of lovely places to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penelope T.

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

Enjoyable

Pyg Pen suited our needs well. The open plan area created a sociable space. There is a nice garden with patio at the end for. evening sun.We had a lovely time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect cottage

A beautiful immaculately presented cottage, great location for exploring. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

Lovely cottage, well equipped and comfortable

Had a lovely stay here over New Year, enjoyed stargazing from the hot tub and relaxing pub lunches in some of our favourite Northumberland locations. Very well appointed cottage in a great location for exploring, we'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Duncan M.

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

Quiet rural cottage

Our third visit to the cottage which again gave us the ideal base to relax and visit the beaches and historic sites of Northumberland.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Another fantastic break

Our fourth stay at Pyg Pen. Clean, quiet, comfortable, a lovely garden and easy parking… we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

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

Northumberland girls

Totally enjoyed our stay , have stayed numerous times before and know the area very well and will be returning
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kam Ling A.

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

second visit

Really enjoyed our time here again, home away from home feel and a very enjoyable relaxing break with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

2nd time we've stayed at pyg pen cottage. Really enjoyed our stay, cant wait to come again.

Big thankyou from the buckley family.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

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

Back for another stay

This is a lovely house that is well furnished/equipped and immaculately clean. The village is a great place, peaceful and very rural.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

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

Another enjoyable stay

This is a lovely house in a beautiful, peaceful village. The house is warm and well equipped. It is well located for visiting many local attractions within a reasonable distance.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne M.

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

Lovely stay

Wonderful house and garden- perfect base for a week with our pup. Very clean, comfortable and cosy. Attractive, peaceful village. Had everything we needed. Amazing choice of beaches along the Northumberland coast within 20mins.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duncan M., Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, U.K..

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

Quiet rural cottage

Our second visit to the cottage which again gave us the ideal location and base to relax and visit the beaches and historic sites of the Northumberland coast.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023