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The Cottage Inn Hotel

4.0 star property
Inn in Alnwick with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Exterior
Superking or Twin Room, Garden View | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Superking or Twin Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
The Cottage Inn Hotel offers a quiet escape amid greenery. Guests enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast, relax in the garden, and use practical amenities like laundry facilities. Public areas have WiFi, and staff assist with luggage storage and other needs.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Superking or Twin Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Superking or Twin Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
The Village, Alnwick, England, NE66 3SZ

What's nearby

  • Howick Hall - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Alnwick Garden - 12 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Alnwick Castle - 15 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Embleton Bay - 15 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Chathill Station - 12 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sanctuary at Alnwick Castle - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Jolly Fisherman - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Running Fox - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Landing - ‬13 min drive

About this property

The Cottage Inn Hotel

Upscale inn
Consider a stay at The Cottage Inn Hotel and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free newspapers, luggage storage, and a TV in the lobby
  • An elevator and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Cottage Inn Hotel have comforts such as premium bedding.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.00 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 20.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.00 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage Inn Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Cottage Inn Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage Inn Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Cottage Inn Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Cottage Inn Hotel located?

Situated in Alnwick, this inn is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Northumberland Coast and within 3 mi (5 km) of Howick Hall and Dunstanburgh Castle. Embleton Tower and Embleton Bay are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Cottage Inn Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 392 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 392 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 392 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 392 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 392 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for us playing golf in the area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed and lovely breakfast :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Malak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
lovely staff and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, helpful staff. Nice food. Rooms a little tired but clean with comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything including the weather was absolutely lovely and was an excellent break.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We love the homley nature of the Cottage Inn. The staff are fantastic and the food is excellent. It need a little updating but that is reflected in the price. Great value for money in a superb location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so helpful. Food was excellent and plentiful. Rooms very pleasant. An excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant comfortable place to stay. Good prices, for accommodation, food and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a nice quiet area. The staff were excellent, food good, just what we needed after a long day cycling
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Quite good but dated
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Belinda

Beautiful gardens. Fabulous king size very comfortable bed. So peaceful and slept brilliantly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, and lovely location. Enjoyed my stay - thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

Anniversary treat

Amazing little find just a short walk to stunning Craster, beautiful food attentive staff, gorgeous huge beer garden, what more could you ask for
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay, thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely hotel. Friendly welcome and good facilities. Very convenient for walking the Coastal Path.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Everyone very friendly. Room comfortable and clean but shower was very weak.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A really good stay - lean, comfortable rooms at good value for money. What stands out are the the staff and service; nothing is too much trouble, great hospitality, thanks. (Breakfast is also superb!)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Golfing break

Nice comfortable hotel, good friendly staff and a very good menu choice. Rooms okay and clean although shower could have more power and have a working thermostat. Water just too hot, overall all guys happy with stay and location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel full of character. We loved the restaurant with delicious food. Staff were friendly and professional. The hotel is clean and cosy with beautiful area around it. Walkable distance to Dunstan
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while playing golf in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

Amazing dog friendly hotel

Amazing place if you are looking for dog friendly, good service, amazing food. Great value. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable property surrounded by great walks & scenery. Staff go out of their way to ensure you have an enjoyable stay. Dogs are also made most welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food the seafood options e bathmatwere amazing. Very quiet and homely feel. Welcoming and pleasant staff. The bathmat
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet country inn friendly staff and excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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