White Swan Hotel

In the centre of Alnwick, this 300-year-old coaching inn is a short walk from Alnwick Castle and Gardens. Its restaurant’s decor was salvaged from the Titanic’s sister ship.

The White Swan Hotel is a 40-minute drive from Newcastle and the Metro Centre. Alnmouth Station and the North-East coast are a 10-minute drive away and parking is free.

The Olympic Suite restaurant offers an à la carte menu and has stained glass windows from the RMS ship. Hardy’s proposes a more informal experience with its bar and bistro menu.

The bedrooms all have a private bathroom with a hairdryer and bathroom amenities. Guests can also enjoy a seating area and tea/coffee making facilities in each room.

Rooms: 55
Rate: 61 - 142 GBP
Hotel chain: Classic Lodges, Legacy Hotels

The White Swan's handsome restaurant overlooks flowered window boxes onto Alnwick's cobbled streets. The menu embraces continental cuisine and local fare, with Northumbrian wild game and cheeses. The cellars carry an extensive range of traditional and new world wines. The lounge and bar have open fires and seductively comfortable sofas. Hardy's Bar features fishing memorabilia supplied by the world famous tackle makers, who are based locally. The House of Hardy Bar is named after Alnwick's world-famous fishing tackle company. The walls are hung with photographs, rods, flies and angling memorabilia. It is a collection that arouses interest and enthusiasm even amongst those who don't know a Connemara Black from a Green Sedge. In the adjoining lounge you can sit back in leather sofas by an open fire and reflect on the day's events. The refurbished Bondgate Restaurant overlooks the cobbled streets of Alnwick and serves an imaginative and very satisfying 'Specialities of the Day' menu.

Road:
from a1, two minutes. The hotel is in the heart of Alnwick, just a few miles from the a1. From the a1, take the a1068 to Alnwick. Follow the signs for the town centre and go past Bondgate Tower. The hotel is on the right. From the Northwest, follow the B6341 and follow signs to Alnwick town centre. The hotel will be on your left PARKING: The hotel has spaces for approximately 20 cars. Alternatively, there is a council car park at back of the hotel (costing approx. 1.80 GBP for 24 hours).

Rail:
from Alnmouth Station, 5 minutes

Air:
from Newcastle International Airport, 35 minutes.

There is no lift at the hotel.

Please note that the dinner supplement is a 3-course table d'hôte dinner served mainly in the Olympic Suite and occasionally in Hardy's Bistro.