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Shipley House

Stamford, near Alnwick, Northumberland
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Escape the hustle and bustle in this stunning stone-built countryside retreat
  • Tastefully furnished with comfortable spaces to relax and unwind
  • Soak up the sun in the private garden
Overview
Property code: OC-GD1933

Rennington is a small, charming village between the historic market town of Alnwick (5 miles) and the gorgeous golden sands of the heritage coast (5 miles). It is the perfect bolthole for guests who want to explore the magnificent beauty of the Northumberland countryside and coastline. The area maintains its quiet charm, which makes you feel like you have your own slice of heaven right on your doorstep. There is an abundance to do, from lovely coastal walks and exploring sandy beaches, to discovering ancient castle ruins. The area is fascinating for avid wildlife and bird watchers, as well as water sports enthusiasts, so whether you’re looking for relaxation or adventure, this is the place for you.

Nestled within a pretty development, this stunning stone-built property is tastefully furnished with a modern interior. It offers a bright and spacious accommodation option for friends and families looking for a restful break. The sitting room is stylish and has comfortable seating and reading lamps for a peaceful and calming ambience. The dining room is perfect for big family brunches overlooking the beautiful countryside or for tucking into a takeaway in the evening and discussing plans for the days ahead. In the kitchen, you will find high-quality appliances, a kitchen island perfect for morning coffee, and glazed doors leading outside. Upstairs there are three bright and fresh bedrooms; one king-size, one double, and one single room. The bathroom features a P-shaped bath with an overhead shower.

Exiting the property to the rear, you are welcomed into a sunny south-westerly facing garden which is fully enclosed and boasts excellent countryside views. It is equipped with garden furniture, which is perfect for al fresco dining and relaxing. Out the front is an enclosed, gated garden, with steps down to the lawn and cottage entrance.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king, 1 double, 1 single (2”8’)
  • 1 bathroom with a shower over the bath, and WC, 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven, induction hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, and washer/dryer
  • Smart TV, DVD player
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Private, fully enclosed south-west facing garden with garden furniture
  • Private parking for 3 cars
  • Shop 3 miles, pub 0.5 miles, beach 4 miles

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king, 1 double, 1 single (2”8’)
  • 1 bathroom with a shower over the bath, and WC, 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven, induction hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, and washer/dryer
  • Smart TV, DVD player
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Private, fully enclosed south-west facing garden with garden furniture
  • Private parking for 3 cars
  • Shop 3 miles, pub 0.5 miles, beach 4 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Laura Watts

This property is personally managed by Laura.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Deidre 10th June 2026

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The house is in a great location for exploring the coastal towns, the lovely town of Alnwick and several tourist sites. It is a short walk across the fields to Rennington and the pub there serves nice food. The footpath to Rennington is at the end of the hamlet off the road. The house is well equipped and had everything needed to self cater. DownstRead moreairs is spacious and for dog owners the back garden is fully enclosed. The main bedroom is a good size and reasonably comfortable. We did find the blinds let in a lot of light which, combined with the dawn chorus, meant we were awake early. There is plenty of wildlife in the fields and lots of birds to see. Overall a lovely weeks holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Marc 31st May 2026

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Lovely location within easy reach of many fabulous beaches and seaside towns. Well equiped home, well laid out home with secure garden for the dog. Would stay here again without a hesitation. Recommend Amble and Alnmouth as places to visit.

Reviewed by Linda 12th April 2026

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A lovely cottage. Great facilities and enclosed garden great for dogs. Will be back again!

Reviewed by Jenny 27th November 2025

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Really great house with everything you need. We had dogs and it was great to have a fully enclosed back garden, worked really well for us.

Reviewed by Heather 9th November 2025

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A very comfortable house to stay. Beds lovely! Owners have obviously realised what makes a holiday special.

Reviewed by Claudia 2nd November 2025

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A lovely home-from-home holiday cottage. Really well equipped, warm and cosy. Plenty of supplies such as dishwasher and washing tablets, bin bags, washing up liquid, soaps, toilet rolls. Garden perfect for a dog being fully enclosed. Grass freshly mowed so was clean (no dog waste when we arrived). The TV had access to iplayer, Netflix, Amazon PRead morerime etc if you want to use your own login details. Fantastic location, 10 mins from Alnwick and 20 mins from the coast. We found a public footpath which lead to a farmers field to walk the dog but not a lot of options due to the road and lack of footpath. It was very muddy though as it had been recently ploughed We know Northumberland well and it was wonderful to explore the beaches, castles etc in the Autumn as a change to Summer. Everywhere is dog friendly. Hide

Reviewed by Catherine 14th October 2025

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We had a great stay and are hoping to return. Lovely location. Back garden secure and safe for the dog. The cottage was very clean, warm and cosy and very comfortable beds.

Reviewed by Julie 3rd October 2025

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The house was lovely, clean, comfortable and in a great location for visiting all the main attractions Northumberland had to offer. The kitchen was so well equipped and the secure garden was great, especially for the dog. We had a fantastic week and would definitely stay there again.

Reviewed by Gillian 20th July 2025

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Very comfortable stay. The only issue we had was the pub was located half a mile away but you had to walk along a road with no pavement. Enjoyed watching the wildlife in the field beside us. Ideal location for visuting all of Northumberland's high spots.

Reviewed by Judith 22nd June 2025

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A lovely spacious cottage in an idyllic location.

Reviewed by Fiona 10th June 2025

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A beautiful modern property with so much space and light. Perfectly situated for visiting the Northumberland coast and Alnwick, Cragside etc. Parking and garden make everything easy. TV needs updating and mattresses a bit firm for our taste. A house guide with additional tips for local eateries or places to visit would be really helpful.

Reviewed by Janette 5th January 2025

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Reviewed by Maria 10th November 2024

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Lovely cottage with very comfy beds and plenty of space. Very cosy and warm. Quiet area but close to lots of places to visit.

Reviewed by Heather 3rd November 2024

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The cottage is lovely,practical and comfortable. Also warm and thermostat easy to use. Tv could do with an update. Will be booking again next year! Thank you x

Reviewed by Michael 28th October 2024

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Very nice, modern and well-equipped cottage. Conveniently situated for access to the coast and within walking distance of a very good pub - The Horseshoes.

Reviewed by Christine 29th September 2024

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So enjoyed our stay here. Lovely clean, spacious and well equipped property. Excellent quiet location whilst being well placed to easily visit the surrounding coast and countryside. Very comfortable beds, super hot water and efficient heating. Secure back garden was a real bonus for the dogs. Would certainly stay here again.

Reviewed by Clare 24th September 2024

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Overall this property was really nice to stay in, very quiet and peaceful location with great views of the sunset over the fields. Easy access to the local beaches and towns. Good facilities and enclosed, safe garden for dogs. Only 1 downside was the very creaky stairs. Unfortunately if you are a light sleeper you hear anyone using them at night! WRead moreould definitely recommend this holiday property. Hide

Reviewed by Jennifer 17th September 2024

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The property is fantastic and really well appointed. There was an oven glove missing, but a quick trip to Morrisons solved that. Great location, about 10 mins from Alnwick and only a few minutes from a number of beaches. The property was immaculate on the inside, but sadly previous guest(s) had clearly let their dog use the entire garden as a toiRead morelet, and I used 6 bags cleaning up after a dog which wasn't even ours. I don't think it should fall to staff to clean up, which is why I haven't marked it down, but it was definitely the dirtiest garden I've stayed in by far. We would certainly come back to this property, however we will not be booking through Original Cottages due to really poor service after we had left. We left 8am Saturday, and after we got home, we realised we must have left our spare car key fob behind in one of the kitchen drawers. As our car is keyless, you're support to report it to the police, however we knew the cleaners would (or should) still be there. I contacted Original Cottages and explained the situation. Was advised that they would contact the cleaning agency and call me back. No-one phoned and when I called back, I was told by another member of staff that my details had not been passed on and the cleaners would have left by now. They advised that they had forwarded my details on and assured me that someone would call me back, porbably the day after. No-one phoned, and we really needed to know whether or not we could get our keys back. I called again, was told that it wasn't possible to check the property until the end of next week. I explained why it was urgent and that this completely went against what i had been told by two other members of staff. The lady I spoke to said she would make a note and flag it up as urgent as that someone would be in touch within a couple of days - I'm still waiting. Obviously the fact we left the keys was completely our fault, but the way Original Cottages have handled this has been poor to say the least. All it would have taken would have been to contact the cleaning agency whilst they were presumably still at the property, pass on our details so we could arrange for them to be returned. I highly recommend the property, but not the company Hide

Reviewed by Paul 17th July 2024

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Has plenty of all utensils, crockery and pans. Good layout for well behaved pets

Reviewed by Nicola 22nd June 2024

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The house is very well laid out and has a spacious feel to it. It is lovely and light. Very well furnished and equipped. The garden is fully enclosed and safe for dogs - plenty of outdoor space. It is well positioned for driving to various wonderful beaches, the town of Alnwick, and all of the north-eastern part. It is well situated for going Read moreout and about. Lindisfarne is only a half hour drive away, as is the National Trust property of Cragside - both worth a visit. We enjoyed staying in the house and would recommend it. Hide

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.