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Guide Price£650,000

Aln Valley Cottages, Whittingham, Northumberland, NE66

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4

Key Features

  • Collection of three holiday cottages
  • Currently income generating
  • Traditional character throughout
  • Shared courtyard
  • Allocated parking
  • Air source heat pump, mains water, private drainage
  • Listed business rates

Description

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a beautifully restored collection of three luxury barn conversions, finished to an outstanding standard and currently operating as a successful holiday letting business. Each cottage has been sympathetically renovated to combine contemporary comfort with the character and charm of the original buildings, creating a unique lifestyle and investment opportunity. The existing furnishings are available by separate negotiation, allowing for a seamless continuation of the holiday let business.

Occupying an idyllic rural setting close to the picturesque village of Whittingham, on the edge of the spectacular Northumberland National Park, the property enjoys a peaceful and private location surrounded by rolling countryside. With the River Aln nearby, countless walking and cycling routes on the doorstep, and the historic market town of Alnwick just eight miles away, guests can enjoy the perfect balance of tranquillity and convenience. Throughout the cottages, original stonework, exposed timber beams, vaulted ceilings and wood-burning stoves have been carefully retained, creating warm, characterful interiors with timeless appeal.

Groom's Cottage offers great open plan living, combining spaciousness with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Exposed beams and a striking stone fireplace housing a wood-burning stove create a lovely focal point, while large windows frame uninterrupted views across the surrounding fields and woodland. The contemporary kitchen is well equipped with quality fitted units, granite laminate worktops and appliances including undercounter fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, single oven and ceramic hob. There is space for a dining table overlooking the front of the property.

The spacious bedroom is double in size, complemented by a well appointed bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a freestanding roll-top bath, perfect for relaxing after a day exploring the Northumberland countryside.

EPC – C 72

Granary Cottage is the largest of the three, offering generous accommodation arranged over two floors. The welcoming kitchen and dining room exudes traditional cottage charm, with exposed ceiling beams, characterful windows and complemented by cream cabinetry and worktops. The kitchen appliances include dishwasher, oven, ceramic hob, fridge freezer and finished with tiled floors. There is a convenient under stairs store.
The ground floor also includes a comfortable sitting room, a shower room and a spacious double bedroom with bath, separate shower, WC and wash hand basin. Upstairs, a second double bedroom enjoys vaulted ceilings and exposed timbers, creating a peaceful and character filled cottage.

Outside, the cottages are centred around a beautifully maintained private courtyard, thoughtfully landscaped with gravelled seating areas, patios and attractive planting. Enclosed by traditional stone walls, this sheltered outdoor space provides the perfect setting for guests to relax, dine al fresco and enjoy the peace and beauty of the surrounding countryside.

Offering an established holiday letting business in one of Northumberland's most sought-after rural locations, this outstanding collection of cottages presents a rare opportunity to acquire a lifestyle investment with proven income potential, exceptional character and enduring appeal.

EPC - C 76

Coach House is a beautifully designed one bedroom cottage where natural light pours into the impressive living room through patio doors leading directly into the courtyard. Vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and a charming wood-burning stove showcase the property's original architecture, while an attractive exposed brick archway leads through to the bedroom and bathroom. The stylish open-plan kitchen dining room is fitted with wall and floor units and integrated appliances including oven, ceramic hob, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge freezer.

The bedroom is a spacious double which overlooks the nearby fields complete with a separate bathroom featuring both a walk-in shower and bath as well as a WC and wash hand basin.

Outside, the cottages are centred around a beautifully maintained private courtyard, thoughtfully landscaped with gravelled seating areas, patios and attractive planting. Enclosed by traditional stone walls, this sheltered outdoor space provides the perfect setting for guests to relax, dine al fresco and enjoy the peace and beauty of the surrounding countryside.

Offering an established holiday letting business in one of Northumberland's most sought-after rural locations, this outstanding collection of cottages presents a rare opportunity to acquire a lifestyle investment with proven income potential, exceptional character and enduring appeal.

EPC - C 74

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-07-11

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Private Supply
Heating
Air Source Heat Pump
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

26 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

  • Web & social
  • Music streaming
  • Standard video calls

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Whittingham Church of England Primary School0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    81
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Branton Primary School and Nursery2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    39
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Thropton Village First School6.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 9
    Pupils
    36
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Rothbury First School6.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 9
    Pupils
    94
    Type
    Community school
  • Ncea Harry Hotspur Church of England Primary School7.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    104
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School7.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    184
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • The Duchess's Community High School8.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,276
    Type
    Academy converter
  • James Calvert Spence College14 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    567
    Type
    Community school
  • The King Edward VI School18 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    13 to 18
    Pupils
    1,426
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Morpeth Chantry Middle School18 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    525
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar Thropton, Thropton6.9 miles
Co-op Rothbury - Town Foot, Rothbury7 miles
Morrisons Alnwick, Alnwick7.8 miles

GP surgery

Npc Rothbury7.2 miles

Pharmacy

Boots7 miles

Hospital

Rothbury Community Hospital7.2 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Alnmouth Rail Station11 miles

Nearest bus stop

Rothill Farm0.7 miles

Typical drive times

Wooler21 min · 12 miles
Alnwick18 min · 9.4 miles
Morpeth34 min · 22 miles
Rothbury18 min · 10 miles
Newcastle upon Tyne (city)52 min · 38 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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