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Beds6 Guests
Beds4 Beds
Bathroom3 Bathrooms
Bedrooms3 Bedrooms
PetsPet-Friendly
4.53(49 Reviews)

Care and attention to detail is so evident at Old Reading Room. Beams, traditional interiors and a feeling of complete tranquillity are wonderful features of this romantic country cottage. Sleeping up to six guests, this dog friendly property is perfect for family get togethers in Northumberland. Within walking distance to the lovely village pub, The Coach Inn, you'll be perfectly placed to enjoy Lesbury, Alnwick and the rest of the coast.

The Space

Old Reading Room oozes character and charm throughout its spacious rooms. Retaining many features of the historic past, including beams and wooden floors, it is bursting with elegance and makes the perfect holiday let to gather with friends and family. The beautiful and impressively spacious living room has a feature fireplace housing an attractive wood burner, with period plate shelving around all the walls, used as storage for books. This is a delightful room and the hub of the home. The individually designed, bespoke country kitchen has been custom made by a local kitchen maker and has granite and solid wood worktops as well as a large island and butler sink. A fabulous wide central staircase with polished timber handrails leads to the first-floor landing with two skylights providing oodles of natural light and the exposed beams accentuate the historic nature of this gorgeous home. The property features three bedrooms – one king, one double, and one twin. The master king features an ensuite shower room, whilst the remaining bedrooms have access to the main bathroom in the property. A trundle bed is available in the master bedroom at Old Reading which can be made up upon request. When made up, the occupancy of the property will be increased to 8. The family bathroom offers a bathtub with separate shower, WC and basin, while the ensuite is home to a walk-in shower. On the ground floor, there is a third bathroom which acts as a wet room. From the front gate, a long path meanders to the front of the property. To the side elevation there is a gorgeous south-facing, cottage-style garden, enjoying the sun from early morning until late evening, visited by barn owls at night. A separate enclosed garden can be found off from the cottage garden. Great for dogs, this is a generously sized space.

Neighbourhood

Old Reading Room is a beautiful, detached stone property set in the tranquil coastal village of Lesbury, close to the stunning Northumbrian heritage coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There is a lovely 20-minute walk alongside the Aln River to the beach at Alnmouth, a picture postcard village with pubs, restaurants and coffee shops, and where you may spot a local artist or photographer capturing the beautiful sweeping golden beach and river estuary. Alnwick, the market town where the Duke and Duchess reside in the famous castle, is only four miles away. Here you can explore some of the cobbled streets, cafés and alleyways whilst browsing the shops and stopping off for lunch. Three historic castles are within a 10-mile radius of the Old Reading Room, ensuring your days out are within easy driving distance. Amble is a friendly small harbour town with a lovely Sunday market, which is popular with both locals and visitors, and you can browse the little shopping pods, too, picking up a local treasure to take home. When visiting the area, Craster Kippers are a must and can be bought at the old smokery in Craster village whilst out exploring. Northumberland is a diverse county with a stunning National Dark Sky Park, rugged moorlands, hills and valleys, Hadrian’s Wall, the Angel of the North and beautiful beaches, some of which are perfect for surfing or simply rock pooling and relaxing. A trip to Old Reading Room will leave you relaxed, chilled and looking forward to the next time you can visit.

Getting Around

Just a 10-minute walk away from Old Reading Room is Alnmouth train station, where a trip to Edinburgh, Berwick-upon-Tweed, York or Newcastle is possible for a completely different day out using the East Coast Mainline. Two bus routes can be found operating in Lesbury. Hop on the X18 to take in the sights Newcastle, Morpeth, Alnwick, Seahouses and Berwick-upon-Tweed, or take a trip on the X20 to visit Ashington. You are also welcome to bring your bikes, golf clubs or canoes to Old Reading Room and store them in the on-site garage; there is space outside for two family cars. The nearest airport is Newcastle International, 37 miles away from Lesbury.

Guest Access
Check-inCheck-in: 16:00
CheckoutCheck-out: 10:00

Guests have access to the full property. The keys to Old Reading Room are accessed via a key safe box, and full details will be provided prior to check in. Private on-site parking is available for up to three vehicles. A maximum of two well-behaved dogs are welcome to stay at Old Reading Room per reservation.

Amenities

BathtubBathtub
Bed linensBed linens
Carbon monoxide detectorCarbon monoxide detector
Cleaning DisinfectionCleaning Disinfection
Reviews
Carolyn
airbnb
3/8/2026

This was our second visit to this house. We like the spacious lounge, kitchen and main bedroom. There is a garden. It is walking distance to the local pub and community shop/cafe. Alnmouth is a short drive or a pleasant walk away. Parking was a little challenging as we had two cars and there was a van parked in the way but it was moved later in our stay. There were no food provisions and only 1 small sachet of shower gel in each bathroom so remember to bring your own.

Isabel
airbnb
30/7/2026

Nice house and good location! We did find that a couple of things could have done with a bit more TLC - dirty cutlery drawers, some dirty cutlery, and the bare minimum of things provided (e.g. the listing says there's tea and coffee but there were only 6 teabags for 6 people for three nights, it also says there's shampoo etc providef and there were only a couple of small sample sizes left for us to use). Very good size house for six people and you're close to a lot of good Northumberland spots, but make sure you pack your own shampoo and tea bags!

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