Freedom Break at Alnmouth

Nether Grange has 35 bedrooms, a number of which enjoy views across the golf links to the sea.

Standard en-suite rooms        

Our standard rooms offer comfortable accommodation and an en-suite bathroom.

All standard rooms have:

• En-suite bathroom with WC and shower or bath
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• TV
• Hairdryer 

Premium rooms

Premium rooms are available at just £5 extra per person per night. 

All premium rooms have:

• Extra space or exceptional views
• En-suite bathroom with WC and shower or bath
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• TV
• Alarm clock with iPod player
• Hairdryer
• Enhanced toiletries
• Towelling robe and complimentary slippers
• Room available from 12 noon on arrival day

Single rooms

Standard single rooms are available for an extra £8 per night. 

Family rooms                   

If you are travelling with your family, we have a selection of 3 and 4-bedded rooms.

All family rooms have:

• Full-sized twin or double beds for adults
• Bunk beds or occasional beds for children
• En-suite bathroom with WC and shower or bath
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Clock radio
• Hairdryer

All our Country Houses are tailored to walkers and outdoor enthusiasts and have excellent boot and drying rooms, laundry facilities and a mini-shop for essentials such as maps, postcards and toiletries. 

Nether Grange makes good use of its excellent seaside location, with a large lounge and attractive dining room with views overlooking the sea.

Free internet access offered on a dedicated PC and Wifi is available in some public rooms.  There is also a range of board games and books.

The conservatory is adjacent to the bar and is a good place to relax after your walks or activities. There is also a ballroom on the lower floor.  This flexible space can be used for dancing, evening talks or as a light and airy painting studio. 

Nether Grange has an attractive elevated terrace and croquet lawn which enjoys superb views over the golf links to the sea.

Dandelion Café has its roots in the tradition of the British tearoom, and serves a range of coffee and speciality leaf teas, plus snacks and sandwiches. 

Dandelion is also licensed, serving beer, spirits, and a variety of wines from around the world.

The Café is set in Nether Grange’s bright and airy new conservatory, where local artists can now exhibit their work for visitors to enjoy or even purchase. With comfortable chairs, chill-out music, water features, delectable local produce and a great cup of tea or coffee, it is now a fantastic place to relax, enjoy and unwind in Alnmouth.

It is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am – 4pm. Everyone welcome.

Due to the age and the layout of the house, Nether Grange is not recommended for wheelchair users or guests with restricted mobility.

Although one bedroom has wheelchair access, the access to the main house has some steps and the public rooms in the main building are over 2 floors with no lift available.

Arrival & car parking facilities

• Parking is available in the streets surrounding Nether Grange
• A paved footpath from the main gate to the front door has 4 steps (3.6ft high in total)
• Steel handrail to the left
• Assistance with luggage can be provided 

Main entrance & reception

• The front door has 2 steps (1ft 4'' high in total) and leads to the entrance hall, which is 2 metres x 6.2m
• The door is 73cm wide 

Public areas - hall, stairs, landing, corridors etc

• The main building has 4 floors
• On the lower ground floor, there is a conservatory (laminated floor), a bar (carpet), a ballroom (laminated floor), a library (carpet) and public toilets (safety flooring)
• On the ground floor, there is another lounge, an internet room, an entrance hall, a dining room and a lobby, all carpeted
• 20 steps from the lower ground floor to ground floor, with further 24 steps to the first floor
• The width of the main staircase is 4ft 6”, the step height is 6” and depth 12”
• Wooden stair rail on both sides of the staircase
• An alternative staircase from ground to first floor has 22 steps in total, with 3 rest landings (3 flights of stairs)
• From first to the second floor, there are 2 flights of stairs, 7 and 11 steps with one rest landing. The width of the staircase is 3ft 7”, the step height is 6 inches and the depth 11”
• Short pile carpet throughout the stairs, landings and corridors 

Public areas – lounges, bar and ballroom

• The lounge is 6.6m x 10.6m. Level access. Furniture consists of coffee tables, sofas, chairs (both with or without arms)
• The door width is 93cm.
• The bar is 3.30m x 8.55m sofas, coffee tables, stools and chairs with arms.
• Conservatory is 5.1m x 13.6m with, movable wicker furniture. A small water feature
• The ballroom is 5.1m x 13.6m. Accessed from the bar via 4 steps (60cm high in total)
• Movable chairs along the walls
• The library and games room is 4.7m x 6.8m 

Public WCs

• The toilets are available on the lower ground floor
• Toilet height 40cm, door width 75cm
• The flooring is non-slip and there is good colour contrast 

Dining room & bar

• The dining room is on the ground floor and has level access.
• Table height is 72cm, underspace of 65cm high x 150cm wide
• Tables have legs in each corner. Furniture is easily movable
• Breakfast service is self service cold buffet with assistance available, if required. Table service for hot meals & drinks
• Dinner service is waitress service 

Bedrooms

Room 4

• This is the room best suited for anyone requiring wheelchair access. The en-suite room is located on the ground floor of The Towers
• The room size is 3.4m x 4.96m. Door width 87cm. Twin beds, 51cm high
• The en-suite bathroom is 1.3m x 2.4m. Bathroom door is 96cm wide
• Toilet height is 42cm, the wash basin 79cm high. There is a pullcord light which can be reached from any height. Support rails by the toilet
• The shower tray is 2.4m long and there is a shower chair attached to the wall. One step of 12cm in height to enter the shower. Safety flooring 

Other Bedrooms

• There is another twin room (5) on the ground floor of The Towers, but the bathroom is not as suitable for anyone with restricted mobility as in room 4
• The rest of the bedrooms are on the first and second floor of the main House.
• All bedrooms are carpeted
• The rooms are a mixture of single and twin rooms, the majority of the rooms are en-suite, some are with wash basin only with public facilities available nearby
• Most of the rooms have en-suite bathrooms. These are a mixture of showers and baths
• Most bathrooms have safety floor, a few have vinyl flooring, carpet or tiled floor 

Additional information

• Fire procedure is displayed in each room and explained to guests on arrival. Guests requiring assistance at an evacuation are identified at this time and door hanger cards are issued
• Mobile phone reception is generally good from the main building
• Assistance dogs can be provided for
• Information can be provided in large print
• Staff have received disability awareness training
• Special diets can be catered for. Specialist food can be obtained with prior notice
• Fridge for medication can be supplied

All holidays at our Country Houses are Full Board with breakfast, picnic lunch and evening meal included.

Breakfast                            

Start your day with our extensive breakfast. Select from our cold buffet and/or a full cooked breakfast.

Cold buffet

Fruit juices, cereals, fresh fruit, yoghurts, croissants and pastries

Hot dishes

Porridge, sausages, bacon, eggs (scrambled, boiled, poached or fried), tomato, baked beans and mushrooms

Regional dishes including black pudding or kippers

Served at the table

Tea, coffee, toast and jams

Picnic lunches

Choose from our self-select picnic lunches. 

Your own choice of sandwiches, prepared to order

Crisps and snacks, fresh fruit, dried fruit and nuts, chocolate bars, sweets and biscuits

Dinner                 

The relaxed dinner is a highlight of any stay at our Country Houses - with tables seating up to 10 and no seating plan, it offers a great opportunity to get to know fellow guests.  There is always a choice of dishes for every course, featuring good British cooking and often local specialities. Vegetarian meals are always available.

Nether Grange sample dinner menu

Drinks  

All our Country Houses have a well-stocked bar serving beer, wine and spirits.

Guided Walking

Enjoy a glass of wine or local beer in the bar before hearing about the next day's walks.  After dinner there will be an activity or entertainment which you will be welcome to join. These vary from week to week but could include a talk from a local speaker on either local history or wildlife, or perhaps going to a local ceilidh evening.  Alternatively if you prefer, feel free to just relax in our lounges or bar.

Leisure Activities

Many of our Leisure Activities holidays continue into the evening with programmed sessions.  Other holidays will have the evenings free, and you will be welcome to join in any social activities that may be happening in the house.

Freedom Breaks

There may be evening social activities happening in the house during your holiday, and you will be most welcome to join in.  However, not all Freedom Breaks will have evening activities available – if these are important to you, please check before booking.

Self-Guided and Guided Trails

Depending on your travel dates, there may be activities on offer in the house in the evening which you are welcome to take part in.