Fossil Bank, a luxury detached retreat in the heart of Alnmouth, with parking Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: 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.

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne L.

15 Sept 2023

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Excellent place to stay

Had a great stay here. Thank you for supplying comfortable beds.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David V.

11 Apr 2025

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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

10/10 Excellent

KAY O.

13 Apr 2023

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Family get away

We had a great time! Everything was lovely.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geri B.

30 May 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Frederike E.

29 Jul 2024

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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

10/10 Excellent

Cookie

1 Jul 2018

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Gorgeous

Gorgeous holiday home and gorgeous village. We had a great time. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Louise H.

17 Jun 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

23 Jul 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Emma K.

15 Aug 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Ian D.

1 Jun 2024

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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

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

28 Sept 2024

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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

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm W.

30 Sept 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

27 Oct 2024

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Lovely property and gorgeous area

I stayed at this property for just three nights because I needed a break away from Manchester city life. The property is stunning. It was spotlessly clean. Everything is very much quality - even the taps! The towels, robes, bedding, again, all discernibly high quality. There were lots and lots of towels which made me feel looked after. I very much appreciated all the shower gels, shampoo, hair conditioners and body conditioners that were in abundance. I had far more than I actually needed. They looked carefully sourced. There were also hand moisturizing creams in helpful places, such as the kitchen. There were also lovely diffuser sticks around and about the place - a thoughtful touch. I also very much enjoyed Alexa! Wifi worked immediately for me, no bother which was another plus. The only slight problem I had was I didn't realize that I needed to give the front gate a good push - the person delivering the post helped me. And then I couldn't actually find the black box with the code for the key - I assumed it would be by the front door but it isn't. Again, the post-person helped me. But this is really minor, and I'm a bit rubbish at this kind of thing anyway. Everyone in the village was amazingly friendly and helpful. The village store just opposite was epic - they sell everything! There are truly fab places to eat also in the village. The beach is two minutes away and mesmerizing!! I can't recommend this place enough!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John V.

27 Jun 2024

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Superb location, property and host

The property is in the heart of this lovely village with easy access to all local amenities, including the excellent children’s play park, village store, beach and estuary. Despite its central location, it is secluded and quiet, with plenty of room to relax outside if the weather allows. The accommodation is small, but perfectly formed to a high standard and is kitted out with all the equipment and utensils you are likely to need. The host responded quickly to all communications and bent over backwards to be helpful. Highly recommended all round.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iain C.

9 Jul 2023

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Beautiful property

Fossil Bank is a delightful cottage in a very pretty village. Beautifully furnished, really well equipped, and our granddaughter was absolutely thrilled with the treats for us on our arrival. Giant Toblerone and fun sized treats, child heaven. The adults were quite delighted too! We would happily have a return visit to Fossil Bank, a great location for exploring the area. Lots to keep children and adults busy, great places to eat in the village. Enjoyed our visits to Alnwick, Warkworth Castle and village, Amble. Would recommend the village treasure hunt bought from the Post Office across the road, great way to explore the village. Our granddaughter loved it!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

24 Sept 2022

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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

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

25 Aug 2022

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Fantastic week

Our stay at Fossil Bank was definitely helped by the beautiful weather, so we could fully enjoy the beach and surrounding area. The courtyard area was fantastic to sit out in at all times of the day and has a very Mediterranean feel. The cottage is beautiful, with lots of little extras - little luxurious touches but also lots of practical extras too. The local shops were friendly and well stocked; our daughter sampled a few different flavour ice creams from the nearby shop. We had a wonderful week at Fossil Bank and would love to return. Helen is incredibly helpful and friendly in her emails, which makes a big difference too. Thank you xxx

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise W.

22 Jul 2022

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Excellent property and owner

Superbly located and equipped property. Contact from Helen before and during stay was excellent. Highly recommend. Only challenge is the stairs to the main bedroom using ladder type stairs - but we slept downstairs so all was fantastic. Thanks so much

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

2 Jul 2022

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A Touch of Class

Stylish and comfortable accommodation in the heart of the beautiful town of Alnmouth.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesley B.

21 May 2022

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Amazing!

Property was amazing, great location, well equipped and very clean. Beautiful enclosed private garden. Great communication with the owner. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

13 Apr 2022

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Amazing place

Really upmarket, hidden away right in the centre of Alnmouth village. Very cozy and on the doorstep of great pubs and restaurants. Spotlessly clean and a very well appointed kitchen. Nice personal touches left by the landlord including Easter eggs for the boys! Would highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marion N.

7 Mar 2022

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Lovely property

Luxuriously appointed and well equipped property in a great location both for accessing useful village facilities and for exploring the beautiful area.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

16 Feb 2022

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Lovely little cottage, great location, would recommend!

Lovely!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo W.

16 Oct 2021

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Perfect location

Lovely accommodation of a high standard.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie k.

5 Oct 2021

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Relaxing break

The property was beautiful. It is perfectly situated in alnmouth. The host was really great at communicating and really helpful. The property has everything you need and is well equipped with all mod Comms. The house was tidy and well presented. This is a good base if you are wanting to explore Northumberland and a lovely place to find a retreat from everyday life

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

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