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The Plough

Property class: 3.5

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A cozy seating area with a cushioned bench, a wooden table, and a fireplace. - The Plough (Alnwick)
A cozy interior with wooden floors, bar stools, a table with chairs, and framed artwork on the walls. - The Plough (Alnwick)
A corner seating area with cushioned benches, a table with a glass and a plant, and decorative items on the windowsill. - The Plough (Alnwick)
A bar area with multiple beer taps, a variety of liquor bottles, and a menu board. - The Plough (Alnwick)
A bedroom with a bed, a window with blinds, a radiator, a nightstand with a lamp, and a chair. - The Plough (Alnwick)
Located close to Alnwick Castle, The Plough provides a terrace, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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  • 1 bedroom
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8.8 out of 10
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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A neatly made bed with two bedside tables, each with a lamp, in a room with wooden paneling on the walls.

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with blinds, a radiator, a nightstand with a lamp, and a chair.

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Alnwick is home to The Plough. Alnwick Castle and Bailiffgate Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Northumberland Coast and Branton Lakes. Alnwick Playhouse and Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Alnwick travel guide
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24 Bondgate Without, Alnwick, England, NE66 1PN

What's nearby

  • A garden with rose arches and a statue.
    Alnwick Garden
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A castle on a grassy hill with sheep grazing in the foreground and a body of water reflecting the castle.
    Alnwick Castle
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Alnwick Playhouse
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Barter Books
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Sanctuary at Alnwick Castle
    9 min walk
  • Pizza Royale
    7 min walk
  • The Ale Gate
    1 min walk
  • The Tanner's Arms
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • 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

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  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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/debit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is The Plough pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Plough?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Plough?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Plough located?

Situated in Alnwick, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Alnwick Playhouse and Alnwick Castle. Alnwick Garden and Barter Books are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

The Plough Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 132 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good size room. Nice bar and outside area. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sallie

Lovely room n very good staff! Definitely a place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in convenient location with plenty of parking. Manager allowed us to check in early which was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in with friendly and knowledgeable staff, room was modern and clean. Great price paid and would certainly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Meagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kitchen was unfortunately closed as the inn recently changed plans, so we had to venture out. We had no hot water for showers when we arrived, but the new assistant manager promptly got to work getting it sorted out so we could enjoy a hot shower before bed. Bed was comfy, room and washrooms clean. Parking on site was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

S L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checked-in at the bar where staff were all helpful and welcoming. The room (and bed) was very comfortable with good blackout blinds. Central location so very convenient for exploring Alnwick. We’ll stay here again.
Marra room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
*The staff were helpful *lovely spacious room with large bed and bathroom *large TV but limited channels *great tea/coffee facilities (staff even brought us some free fresh milk) *no hot water in the morning and no staff, so choice was either not to shower or have a cold shower....another customer we saw said theirs was the same
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The accommodation is in a good location. Parking is available although it's accessible through a very narrow alley way. The staff was one person who ran the bar and cleaned the rooms. Access to the rooms was up stairs which were steep and not suitable for persons with walking problems. Breakfast was advertised on the website but was not available as there was no staff to provide it. Overall the accommodation was okay,but I would not use it again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Entrance to car park is very narrow if you have a big car. Front door closed at 10pm so would have to access from rear of property up steep stairs to fire exit and enter with fob. We were back by 9:45pm and we could not buy a drink as last orders had been called 🙁. But clean, comfortable room and central so would stay again for price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great central hotel to stay at for Alnwick, Alnwick Castle and surrounding areas
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great inn option. Friendly staff and clean accommodation. Only comment was that it is a shame they were not offering breakfast when we stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location between Barter Book and the Playhouse with bus stop right outside. Clean, quiet, comfortable. Nice patio outside to enjoy summer evenings. Not fancy, but if your tastes are simple and you want an affordable base from which to explore the area, this is the place for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel really good. Excellent location. A bit disappointed there was no room for us to eat on first night. But hotel was lovely and clean and decor was spot on. Nice there was parking at back of hotel. Would definately stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people were amazing and so kind and accommodating. Would highly recommend. The location was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice in a great location unfortunately it was very cold and the hotel was understaffed with 2 people seeming to do all the work. Food was good but took over an hour to arrive.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

Great room/staff but absolutely freezing

Very clean, lovely staff, great parking and good bar. However, the room was freezing and had to sleep in my coat. Radiator never came on even though it was set to high. Also, need more than just 1 sachet of milk.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room. Very comfortable. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

I recommend ‘The Muckle’ Room

It was My first stay at the Plough & I was extremely impressed. My room (The Muckle) was just what I needed, plenty of space clean, comfortable bed, nice bathroom. The staff were very helpful & friendly. Plenty of room in the car park. I was so impressed I immediately booked My next stay at the Plough
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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4/10 Poor

Clive

Excellent location with its own car parking albeit with a very tight entrance. A busy pub hotel and checking in was somewhat chaotic as there seemed to be difficulty with the check-in software. This hotel does not provide breakfast. Very noisy because of other guests until 4:00am.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant stay after visiting Alnwick Gardens. The room was about average size but walk up on third floor. The room was clean and as usual air conditioning was provided by opening the window. Parking is available but not for the faint of heart if you are not used to driving in the UK. Would consider staying there again if we are ever in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was clean and comfortable. The room that i was in had a very high window so absolutely no view. The staff were very friendly and informed me that they had literally just taken over the property. Food wasnt an option as due to the take over they had no chef.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Amenities
After leaving the property at 8am I was locked out .No staff around. Difficulty getting into the internet.Like a Ben with evening meal which was fully booked . Poor staff supervision.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Disappointing, awaiting new management. Searched hotels.com for rooms with breakfast and booked The Plough. Confirmation revealed no breakfast included. In fact, no food was being served while we were there. Only one member of staff on duty to greet guests between answering phone and serving the bar. Helped with some of our luggage but had to manage most of it ourselves to top floor rooms, no lift. Rooms nice with clean and comfy bed, but no milk with the tea making tray, no information pack, no contact for any issues. No milk at all available, even with the coffee machine behind the bar. A staff member bought milk for guests when he finished his shift. We found other places to dine but as the bar at The Plough closed at 9pm, front door access was locked and we had to come back in via the fire escape. For breakfast we had to leave that way too as the doors were locked until the bar opened. Speaking to the cleaner, we found that rooms are not serviced unless you leave a paper hanger on the door. No hanger or explanation was in our rooms. The check out process was unstaffed, we had to leave our keys in the door which seems insecure. An unusual set up, desperately in need of help from Alex Pollizzi. I hope the new management reopens the kitchens, and includes some form of breakfast offering. They should establish a more efficient and secure check in system. The staff try hard, but lack the support and guidance to present themselves as a welcoming and effective team.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is perfect, bed was very comfortable. Suited our needs when we were at a wedding and only needed a bed for the night. Boutique it is not though and was rather expensive for what you get. A toilet that struggles to flush paper and abysmal workmanship on the silicone sealant round the shower. Access to room after hours and egress in the morning via a poorly maintained, rickety fire escape due to no staff on site overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Run down hotel with no catering & virtually no staff & difficult access to car park. No ventilation in stuffy bedroom as windows were sealed shut. We had to use fire escape at the back for access as front door was locked overnight; no breakfast available so we saw ourselves out. A note on the door gave a mobile number to phone in an emergency, with a warning that response time could be up to an hour! Even Faulty Towers was better than this, tho to be fair the bed was comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024