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The Whittling House

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The Whittling House combines upscale comfort with genuine hospitality in its thoughtfully designed spaces. Guests start their day with a cooked-to-order breakfast before exploring the property's coffee shop and bar. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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About the neighborhood

Alnwick is home to The Whittling House. Northumberland Coast and Cragside Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Alnwick Playhouse and Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden. Willowburn Sports and Leisure Centre and Aln Valley Railway are also worth visiting. Visit our Alnwick travel guide
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24 - 25 Northumberland St, Alnwick, England, NE66 2RA

What's nearby

  • Northumberland Coast
    Northumberland Coast
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Alnwick Garden
    Alnwick Garden
    14 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • 0_710548
    Alnwick Castle
    16 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Alnmouth Village Golf Club
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • beach near Alnmouth
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Alnwick Alnmouth Station
    3 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Tavern
    10 min drive
  • McDonald's
    10 min drive
  • Caffe Tirreno
    9 min drive
  • The Hogs Head Inn Hotel
    10 min drive
  • The Tanner's Arms
    9 min drive

About this property

The Whittling House

Upscale hotel
Consider a stay at The Whittling House and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at The Whittling House include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 40-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Whitling House
The Whittling House Hotel
The Whittling House Alnwick
The Whittling House Hotel Alnwick

Frequently asked questions

Is The Whittling House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Whittling House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Whittling House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Whittling House located?

Situated in Alnwick, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Alnmouth Village Golf Club and Northumberland Coast. Warkworth Castle and Barter Books are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Whittling House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attractive and good-sized room, excellent food, friendly and attentive staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mrs R J

Relaxed atmosphere and great staff, loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean room and very quiet. Evening meal and breakfast were excellent. Staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room felt like a very nice bedroom rather than a hotel room which was really nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super cosy room. Wonderful breakfast and attentive friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable and stylish room, food was terrific and the staff were so friendly and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were super lovely. The Hotel was cosy and the design was stylish. My room was clean and elegant. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent find - a nice boutique hotel in a lovely seaside town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in room 2. Room was spacious and well equipped Lovely furnishings. Staff were very accommodating and friendly which is so important. Great location Lovely little pub close by. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything wa great. Our room was lovely and spotless. Changed and topped up each day. All the staff were friendly and helpful and the food was excellent (breakfast and dinner).
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Staff are so friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. The hotel and rooms are beautiful ly appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent menu for breakfast & dinner. Room was spacious and comfortable. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room fabulous, staff fantastic, location excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bhavana

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

Great hotel!

An excellent hotel. The room was really well appointed and spotless. Very well maintained with excellent supplies. The food & service in the restaurant was brilliant too!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and pleasant, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Great stay!

Thank you for a lovely stay! Really welcoming staff, room was spacious and lovely quality fixtures and fittings. Breakfast was also very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only down side of this hotel is lack of parking. Otherwise I can’t fault the place, everything of good quality. Staff really helpful and tentative.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Excellent upscale hotel in a great location

Excellent upscale hotel in a great location close to all amenities and perfect for a long weekend. The breakfast and evening meal were both very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, lovely room, lovely atmosphere with friendly staff, room a little warm, a lighter tog mattress would have been good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area, lovely comfortable hotel and room. We had dinner and breakfast, both of which were excellent. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel. I stayed in the king studio and it was beautiful. Lovely and clean, delicious sugar biscuits, friendly staff and a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lorraine

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

Loved it !

Great stay, fantastic staff, amazing food and a beautiful clean room - deluxe king.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Yes Everyone helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place is adorable! The staff was wonderful, friendly and informative. The food was fabulous, dinner and the included breakfast. Comfortable beds and good bathrooms. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely, very friendly and helpful. They were also very efficient. We enjoyed the food in the restaurant and breakfast was also very good. Nice room and bathroom and lovely comfy bed. Stunning area and beautiful beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025