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Home | Properties | Number One Clayport Street
Alnwick, Northumberland
 

Number One Clayport Street

10
Guests
5
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
Dog Friendly
Please see Amenities section below for more information
Spacious and suitable for big groups, this beautifully renovated old post office includes a cinema room, drawing room and a snug.

Two headline sights dominate Northumberland’s county town. Alnwick Castle has hosted Harry Potter and Downton Abbey film crews while the Alnwick Garden promises the world’s largest collection of taihaku cherry blossom trees plus a huge treehouse restaurant.

Within a very pleasant 10-minute walk of both, passing independent shops and Alnwick’s cobbled market square, is Number One Clayport Street. On top of that perk, you’re close to Alnmouth’s red-roofed houses and sandy bay, plus just half an hour’s drive from Holy Island.

The home is entered via a pillared, Georgian-style entrance – part of its Grade II listed brown-stone frontage. In a similarly impressive hall beyond, large sash windows look back over the town centre.

Veer off right and you’ll find the classic drawing room, whose sofas and armchairs are ringed by a piano, a cabinet containing books and board games and a log-burning stove. Opposite is a snug, with more seating around a Smart TV and a modern-style wood burner, and ahead is the impressive dining-kitchen space with an electric AGA (cleverly positioned in its stone inglenook) and numerous other appliances, this includes a breakfast-bar island with stools and additional seating for casual chats. Sitting ten, its dinner table is illuminated by pendant lights attached to a suspended wooden beam – typifying the property’s chic contemporary décor. There is a separate utility space – where Fido might sleep.

Stairs lead down from the entrance hall to the old property cellar, which now doubles as a cinema room - whose beanbags and an L-shaped sofa face an especially-large Smart TV – and a games den, where scores can be settled at the 4-in-1 games table.

Spanning the first and second floors, all five en-suite bedrooms have ample storage and heated towel rails. The first-floor master stands out thanks to its four-poster bed, chaise longue, deep bath and two TVs – you might never want to leave – while bedroom three boasts a super-king bed, armchairs and its own bathtub. Both top-floor bedrooms feature exposed rafters above king-sized beds which can convert into singles.

Then a merchant’s home, Number One Clayport Street was designed in 1780 by the esteemed northern architect William Newton. As it later became a post office and then council chambers, many of Newton’s touches were lost – but some have been recovered, preserved or recreated by the current owners’ renovation. That includes a grand ceiling rose, stunning arch window and an external Victorian archway which now leads through to the courtyard. Including a reading bench, this courtyard and its potted plants are shared with the neighbour who lives in a small cottage (the old sorting office) behind the home.

Though the house is in Alnwick’s centre, its raised-step access means passers-by can’t glance in – and there are shutters on the many windows to maintain your privacy whenever necessary.

Property Layout

GROUND FLOOR

Entry into large, entrance hall with centre table, side table and windows overlooking Alnwick town centre.

Snug with three-seater sofa, two armchairs, modern wood-burning stove, Smart TV, coffee table, side table, and large window.

Drawing room with two four-seater sofas, two armchairs, large coffee table, piano with beginners music book provided, glass cabinet containing a supply of books and some board games, wood-burning stove set in inglenook fireplace and large window.

Open-plan kitchen dining area with electric AGA with heat and timer settings (instructions provided) set in stone inglenook fireplace, large American-style fridge freezer with ice maker, integrated dishwasher, built-in microwave, double Belfast sink, wine cooler, large island with breakfast bar and 2 stools and speaker.

Dining area with large dining table with seating for 10. Two-seater sofa and Samsung Frame Smart TV.

Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board.

BASEMENT LEVEL

Cinema room with large Smart TV, corner sofa seating six with additional seating available on beanbags.

Games den area behind the cinema seating, with a children-size 4-in-1 games table including table football, pool, air hockey and table tennis. There is also a 4-in-1 board games box which has Chess/ Draughts, Halma, Backgammon and Ludo, and a pack of cards too.

FIRST FLOOR

Bedroom one with four-poster king size bed, bedside tables, chaise longue, chest of drawers with mirror, full length mirror, wall-mounted Smart TV. 

En suite bathroom with deep bath, separate walk-in shower with large rainfall shower head and additional attachment, twin basins, heated towel rail and WC. There is a large Smart TV on the wall to the foot of the bath.

Bedroom two with double bed, side tables, table and armchair, large vintage wardrobe, drawer and walk-in wardrobe with hanging space and shelf.

En suite shower room with large walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Bedroom three (accessed down four steps from hallway) with fixed super king bed, two armchairs, footstool, chest of drawers, walk-in wardrobe with hanging space and shelf. 

En suite bathroom with shower over bath, heated towel rail, basin with illuminated mirror above and WC.

SECOND FLOOR

Bedroom four with zip and link beds which can be configured to a 5’ king or 2'6" twin beds, bedside tables, dressing table with mirror and chair, chest of drawers, walk-in wardrobe with hanging space and shelf.

En suite shower room with walk-in shower, heated towel rail, basin and WC.

Bedroom five with zip and link beds which can be configured to a 5’ king or 2'6" twin beds, bedside tables, sofa, dressing table with a mirror and chair, shelf storage, walk-in wardrobe with hanging space and shelf.

En suite bathroom with bath and shower over, heated towel rail, basin and WC.

OUTSIDE

There is a shared courtyard with bench seating and potted plants. This courtyard is shared with the neighbour who lives in the cottage to the rear.

There is parking for two cars at the rear of the shared courtyard, accessed through an electric gate.

Location

Situated in the beautiful countryside of north Northumberland, the medieval market town of Alnwick lies within easy reach of the coast and is home to world-class visitor attractions.

A stronghold of Northern power in the Middle Ages, the magnificent Alnwick Castle has more recently served as a filming location for Harry Potter. Alongside this lies The Alnwick Garden with its famous cherry blossom trees, collection of poisonous plants and Grand Cascade. The twisting cobbled streets of the town boast an eclectic collection of independent shops including Barter Books, a famous second-hand bookshop with a miniature train running atop its bookcases, plus there’s a market every Saturday and a Farmers' Market on the last Friday of every month.

Set within the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the sea is just a short drive away, as are the dramatic castle and beach at Bamburgh, the charming fishing village of Craster, and the mystical Holy Island of Lindisfarne across the causeway. A little further inland, you’ll find endless scenic walks in the Cheviot and Simonside Hills and along Hadrian’s Wall, as well as the pretty village of Glanton and the picturesque Ingram Valley.

Amenities

    All Amenities

    • AGA or Everhot stove
    • Allows babies in arms
      Up to 12 months.
    • Allows children
      1 - 16 years.
    • Bath
    • Cinema room
    • Cot
      A travel cot is available on request. Travel cot bedding is not supplied.
    • Dog friendly
      One dog is welcome (£20 fee) and must be kept to the basement and ground floor areas.
    • Enclosed garden
    • Games room
    • Heating
      The ground floor has underfloor heating and the first and second floors have radiators operated by a Hive Nest system in each room.
    • Highchair
    • Linen & towels provided
      The pillows provided are feather and the duvets are synthetic. Non-feather pillows can be provided on request.
    • Open fire/ Woodburning stove
    • Outside space
    • Snooker/Pool table
    • Walking distance to a beach (under 1 mile)
    • Walking distance to a pub (under 1 mile)
    • Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi is available. Mobile coverage is good.

Dog Friendly

One dog is welcome (£20 fee) and must be kept to the basement and ground floor areas.

Important Information

Number One Clayport Street is a town centre property with large sash windows - the property does sit above street level and there are half-shutters fitted to aid guest privacy. There is no private outside space - the courtyard is shared with the neighbour.

Please note that the balustrade along the hallway on the first and second floors are not exceptionally high so it is recommended that children are supervised in the hallways.

For safety reasons, we do not permit electric vehicle or hybrid car charging at this property. If you’re travelling by EV, discover your nearest electric vehicle charging point here.

Arrival time: 4pm
Departure time: 10am

Accessibility

Please call a member of the team on 01573 226711 to discuss your requirements.
For 2026 availability, please call us on 01573 226711
Guests
Max Adults:
10
Max Children:
8
Max Infants:
4
Maximum number of adults and children is 10
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The Little Things We Love

The Victorian and Georgian styling combined with the modern contemporary facilities pay beautiful homage to the history of the house.

Don't take our word for it...

A very elegant house in the centre of Alnwick which has been beautifully refurbished. Although we were aware of street noise at night the house overall was both private and peaceful. It was an ideal place for us to spend Christmas week and it was prettily decorated for the season.
Dr Stewart, 13th January 2025

Don't take our word for it...

This is a beautiful and very spacious house that is centrally located in Alnwick. It certainly has the wow factor. There is plenty of space for a large family group like ours. It is very well equipped and the bathrooms and kitchen are of very high quality. The teenagers enjoyed the cinema room in particular. An exceptional property that feels very luxurious. We loved the house and the fact that everything we wanted to see was only a short drive away. We also enjoyed Alnwick itself.
Mrs Salmon, 5th November 2024

Don't take our word for it...

We have just returned to the United States and I wanted to take a moment to say how much we enjoyed our stay at Number One Clayport Street. The home is welcoming (and clean) and a special thank you for all the thoughtful items left for us to enjoy! The team went above and beyond. Our group hands down, thought our stay there was the best part of our holiday. Again, thank you and we hope to stay at this location in the future.
Mrs Horan, 1st August 2024

Don't take our word for it...

Number One Clayport Street exceeded all of our expectations! The property is immaculately presented and has been finished to a very high standard, providing the perfect stay for our special 50th birthday celebration. We thoroughly enjoyed the cinema room and the cosy snug with the log burner. We found every room to be very spacious, beautifully decorated and well equipped. The owners also kindly provided generous welcome packs for us and our dog, which were greatly appreciated and enjoyed. The location of the property meant that everything was within walking distance and lent itself to being the perfect base for exploring the local area. Thank you to the lovely owners for being so accommodating and providing such a warm, welcoming holiday home. We would return in a heartbeat!
Flack family, 25th March 2024

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Inspired by the wealth of brilliant activities on offer in the North of England and the South of Scotland, we offer an exciting collection of experiences for you to enjoy while holidaying with us. From snorkelling with seals around the Farne Islands to barefoot pilgrimages to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, each experience has been drawn from our in-depth local knowledge and is exclusive to C&C guests.

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With numerous additions to make your stay extra special, from doorstep deliveries of regional hampers and fine wines to daily housekeeping, the arrangement of dog sitters, and the organisation of chefs for special occasions, we have all the finest contacts to help make your stay smooth and enjoyable.

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