Room to write

Check yourself into the Book Nook in Alnwick, Northumberland, and create your own writing retreat.

Need some time and space to write? Create your own writing retreat nestled in the rooftops of Alnwick, a fairy tale town with a castle, a secret garden, and Barter Books, the largest second-hand bookshop in the world.

The Book Nook in Alnwick is a cosy, bright, eclectic top-floor apartment right in the centre of Alnwick, filled with books, vintage furniture, and inspiration.

With every three-day Book Nook booking, you get a free one-year membership in the Heart Leap Writing Club run by my good self with 100 writing hours a year, plus free entry into all the online monthly writing and self-development masterclasses!

I live just around the corner so if I’m free we can meet for coffee and/or a walk for a brainstorming session about your writing.

And then all you have to do is cosy up in this two-bedroomed colourful retro apartment in the heart of historic Alnwick and write your heart out. If you want to read a book (or write one!), this creative space, filled with eclectic vintage pieces and books, will inspire you and provide you with a restful retreat. From here you can explore fairytale castles, Uhtred's Last Kingdom, and the wide, wild beaches of Northumberland coast.

The space

There are two double bedrooms—one with a king-size bed and one with a sofa bed that can be converted into a king-size bed (with a very comfy topper)—or if you’re travelling on your own—we can make this your room to write.

But with two three-seater sofas in the living/dining area, this apartment can comfortably fit four people if you are travelling with friends and family or with another writer, so there’s plenty of room. (There’s a writing desk in the main sitting room too.)

With a roll top bath for wallowing in after a hard day’s writing.

And two big beds for sleeping in.


Guest access

The apartment is yours completely! We are nestled between the chocolate spa and Dovecote Candle shop and two floors up with quaint views over Alnwick. All day long stay parking 5 mins walk. 2 hour free disc parking 5 metres outside the apartment.

And there’s a tiny but well-equipped kitchen too…

To Book on Airbnb: Click here

(This beautiful apartment has a 5-star rating and recently been awarded Super-Host status!)

And even better news: we are dog friendly, so bring your pooch too.