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Classic Lodges - The White Swan

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 5-minute walk to Alnwick Castle

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Reception
Breakfast and dinner served, British cuisine
Executive Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Front of property - evening/night
Breakfast and dinner served, British cuisine
Located close to Alnwick Castle, Classic Lodges - The White Swan offers an inviting atmosphere with golfing on site, a cozy terrace, and a charming coffee shop. Guests can unwind in the garden or stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Top marks from guests for the helpful staff make this hotel a standout choice.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Classic Room, 1 Bedroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Classic Room, 1 Bedroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Executive Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Executive Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Bondgate Within, Alnwick, England, NE66 1TD

What's nearby

  • Alnwick Garden - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Alnwick Playhouse - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Alnwick Castle - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Barter Books - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Alnwick Alnmouth Station - 7 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sanctuary at Alnwick Castle - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Bottles Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Adam and Eve - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fleece - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Classic Lodges - The White Swan

Hotel near Alnwick Castle
Located close to Alnwick Playhouse and Alnwick Garden, Classic Lodges - The White Swan provides golfing on site, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, The Olympic Suite, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Wedding services, a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers, luggage storage, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 56 rooms include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Hardy’s Bistro
  • The Olympic Suite

Things to do

  • Golf

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Classic Lodges - The White Swan Hotel Alnwick

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Lodges - The White Swan pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Classic Lodges - The White Swan?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Classic Lodges - The White Swan?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Lodges - The White Swan?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Classic Lodges - The White Swan located?

Located in the heart of Alnwick, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Alnwick Playhouse, Alnwick Castle, and Barter Books. Alnwick Garden and Northumberland Coast are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Classic Lodges - The White Swan Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 474 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 474 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 474 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 474 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 474 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yoshiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast and kind staff. Very good location to go around the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a good weekend at the white swan. Room was clean ,parking was easy . Staff were helpful and friendly . We will return again . Darren
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice large room, comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay, lovely room and amenities. Overall excellent hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Loved it’s historic character
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovelly hotel in the centr
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Stay 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Excellent stay nice hotel and room the room was a little cold on night popped down reception they give us a plug in heater 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A step back in time in many ways, but lovely place to stay. Staff are great and the food lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Very friendly staff and excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Vince

No assistance with luggage as no elevators

The restaurant was great; however as seniors we were expected to carry our luggage up three flights of stairs as no elevators......shock no bus boy tor luggage assistance!! terrible
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central Town location

Just love staying here when rooms are available. Unique dining room alone is worth the visit. All staff are friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff. Good location and distance from attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adalaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Iit was a gem of a place,ticked all our boxes..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only a one night stop. But staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good central location. Competitively priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room good, staff good, breakfast so-so…
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient.,dining room and staircase were magnificent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short break

Excellent stay....rooms clean and fresh staff very friendly lovely food
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place with warm relaxing feel, staff very friendly, central for castle, gardens, bus station etc very comfortable beds, breakfast very tasty in stunning diining room, bistro comfortable and relaxing, nice little seating area outside. Definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable room but hot water is very hot!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a traditional hotel but rooms were spotless, dining room was amazing and staff were lovely. I wouldn’t hesitate to return
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

rona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Olympic

The Inn was well situated especially for the castle, room was spacious, warm and well appointed. Shower was excellent, toiletries were pleasantly scented. It would be hard to beat the setting for breakfast in the SS Olympic suite. Staff were helpful and well informed. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

IAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thought it was great value for money, room was great and clean. The staff were excellent, very helpful and pleasant. Nice bar and relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

M Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay

Nice clean and comfortable room, nice touches. Check in went smoothly. Only problem was the communication between the reception and the restaurant. Would recommend !!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Dorothy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Most interesting building with lots of history. Excellent service. Parking limited. Varied menu. Lovely friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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