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5-star hotels in Alnwick
A shortlist of the 5-star hotels and cottages listed in Alnwick, England. It is for travellers who want the highest class of stay here, whether in the town itself, in the coastal villages or out in the countryside.
Staying in Alnwick
Alnwick, England, has 383 places to stay on this site, and 14 of them are rated 5-star. This page gathers the 5-star options, from townhouses and a hotel at Bailiffgate in the town to cottages and country houses in the villages around it. The average guest score for Alnwick across the site is 4.4 out of 5.
The addresses split the list in two. Holly Lodge, West Acre House, Bailiffgate Hotel and Maltster's Rest sit in Alnwick itself, between 0.4 and 1 kilometre from the centre, which suits couples and business travellers who want to walk in. The rest stand in the villages and countryside: Embleton, Craster, Chatton, Newton By The Sea and High Newton Road, 9.4 to 20.2 kilometres out, better for families and longer breaks with a car.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
The Joiners Arms
Newton By The Sea Northumberland, Alnwick, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereSet in Newton By The Sea, this 5-star inn sits 12.7 km from Alnwick and puts the beach within easy reach. Pets are welcome and free car parking is available, so it suits guests touring the Northumberland coast with a dog. Guests awarded it 4.3 out of 5 across 1308 reviews. The restaurant and bar handle meals, and family rooms make it workable for those travelling with children.
See The Joiners ArmsHolly Lodge
The Avenue Alnwick Ne66 United Kingdom, Alnwick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 5-star address on The Avenue, only 0.4 km from the centre of Alnwick, so the town's sights are within a short stroll. Free wifi and free car parking keep things easy for both leisure and working guests, and non smoking rooms are available. It suits travellers who want to be based in the town itself rather than out along the coast.
See Holly LodgeChatton Park House Hotel Adult Only
Chatton, Alnwick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThis 5-star adults-only property in Chatton, 19.6 km from Alnwick, is built for couples and guests wanting quiet. Kitchens and kitchenettes in the accommodation allow self-catering, while the garden and picnic area provide outdoor space. Free wifi and free car parking are included. Packed with practical detail rather than shared lounges and crowds, it rewards a longer, slower stay in the countryside.
See Chatton Park House Hotel Adult OnlyChatton Cottage
1 West End, Alnwick, United Kingdom
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 5-star cottage at 1 West End, 20.2 km from Alnwick, with a kitchen for self-catering and a garden for sitting out. Divers and anglers are catered for through diving and fishing on offer, and free wifi keeps you connected. It suits small groups or families who want a private base for exploring the coast and countryside at their own pace.
See Chatton CottageWest Acre House
West Acres West Acre House, Alnwick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereOn West Acres, 1.0 km from Alnwick's centre, this 5-star house combines a town-side setting with air conditioning, a rare find here. The golf course nearby appeals to players, and free wifi and free car parking cover the essentials. It suits guests who want to walk into Alnwick while returning to a quiet house with a garden and terrace.
See West Acre HouseStable D'or
North Farm Embleton, Alnwick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereAt North Farm in Embleton, 10.9 km from Alnwick, this 5-star property gives families and pet owners room to spread out. A swimming pool, a kitchen and a garden cover days in and around the house, and the beach is nearby. Free car parking makes arriving with a full car straightforward. It suits longer stays rather than a single overnight.
See Stable D'orLow Croft
North Farm Embleton, Alnwick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereAlso at North Farm in Embleton, 10.9 km from Alnwick, Low Croft is a 5-star option with a swimming pool, kitchen and garden. Pets are allowed and parking is free, so it works for families and dog owners wanting self-catering space near the coast. Fishing and a golf course are within reach for guests who like to fill their days outdoors.
See Low CroftHemmel Cottage
Alnwick Ne66 5Pr, Alnwick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 5-star cottage on Alnwick NE66 5PR, 20.1 km from the town, Hemmel Cottage centres on a kitchen and a fireplace. Families are provided for with cots and high chairs, and non smoking rooms are available. It suits guests who want a self-contained rural retreat for a week rather than hotel service, with parking on site.
See Hemmel CottageNewton Hall
Newton Hall High Newton Road, Alnwick, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Family rooms
Why stay hereNewton Hall stands on High Newton Road, 12.4 km from Alnwick, and pairs 5-star rooms with a restaurant, bar and banquet facilities. The beach is nearby and free car parking is provided, making it a strong fit for celebrations and gatherings as well as leisure stays. Family rooms and a 24 hour front desk add flexibility for guests arriving at any hour.
See Newton HallCraster View
Alnwick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThis 5-star property in Alnwick, 9.6 km from the centre, looks out to the sea and keeps a kitchen and fireplace for comfortable self-catering. Pets are allowed, parking is free, and wifi is included. Fishing is available nearby. It suits guests who want coastal views and the freedom of their own space rather than a serviced hotel.
See Craster ViewBailiffgate Hotel
Bailiffgate, Alnwick, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereOn Bailiffgate, 0.5 km from Alnwick's centre, this 5-star hotel offers a restaurant, bar and 24 hour front desk alongside air conditioning. Breakfast in room, a lift and a concierge make it convenient for guests who prefer full service, and pets are allowed with free parking. Family rooms suit those travelling with children. It is the most hotel-like choice for a central stay.
See Bailiffgate HotelWhinstone House
2 Parkburn Court_X000d_Craster_X000d_, Alnwick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereWhinstone House is a 5-star property in Craster, 9.4 km from Alnwick, with a kitchen and garden for self-catering stays. Free wifi, free car parking and a garage are provided, and fishing is on offer nearby. It suits guests who want a quiet coastal base with the practicalities of laundry and cooking covered.
See Whinstone HouseMaltster's Rest
Dispensary Street_X000d_, Alnwick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereOn Dispensary Street, 0.6 km from Alnwick's centre, Maltster's Rest is a 5-star base with a kitchen, free wifi and free car parking. A garage, laundry and non smoking rooms are provided. It suits guests who want to stay centrally in Alnwick while keeping the space and routine of a self-contained property.
See Maltster's Rest
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Joiners Arms | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 12.7 km |
| Holly Lodge | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.4 km |
| Chatton Park House Hotel Adult Only | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 19.6 km |
| Chatton Cottage | ★★★★★ | – | – | – | – | 20.2 km |
| West Acre House | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 1.0 km |
| Stable D'or | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 10.9 km |
| Low Croft | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 10.9 km |
| Hemmel Cottage | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 20.1 km |
| Newton Hall | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 12.4 km |
| Craster View | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 9.6 km |
| Bailiffgate Hotel | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 0.5 km |
| Whinstone House | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 9.4 km |
| Maltster's Rest | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.6 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
In the town
Holly Lodge, West Acre House, Bailiffgate Hotel and Maltster's Rest are all in Alnwick and within 1 kilometre of the centre, the closest being Holly Lodge at 0.4 kilometres. Choose these if you want to leave the car parked and be in town.
Holly Lodge · West Acre House · Bailiffgate Hotel · Maltster's Rest
By the coast
The Joiners Arms at Newton By The Sea, Stable D'or and Low Croft at Embleton, Craster View and Whinstone House at Craster all list a beach nearby or a sea view. They are 9.4 to 12.7 kilometres from the centre, so a car helps.
The Joiners Arms · Stable D'or · Low Croft · Craster View · Whinstone House
For families
The Joiners Arms, Stable D'or, Low Croft, Newton Hall, Bailiffgate Hotel and Hemmel Cottage all provide cots, and most also have high chairs, family rooms, a garden or a swimming pool. Self-catering kitchens and washing machines make longer family stays easier.
The Joiners Arms · Stable D'or · Low Croft · Newton Hall · Bailiffgate Hotel · Hemmel Cottage
Country quiet
Chatton Park House Hotel Adult Only, Chatton Cottage and Hemmel Cottage lie 19.6 to 20.2 kilometres from the centre, the furthest on this list. Chatton Park House is adult only, and all three have a garden, for travellers who want space and quiet rather than the town.
Chatton Park House Hotel Adult Only · Chatton Cottage · Hemmel Cottage
Where to stay in Alnwick
Embleton
Stable D'or and Low Croft both stand at North Farm in Embleton, 10.9 kilometres from the centre. Both have a garden, a swimming pool and allow pets, and both are self-catering with a kitchen, which suits families who want the coast nearby.
Our picks here: Stable D'or · Low Croft
Craster
Craster View and Whinstone House are 9.4 and 9.6 kilometres from the centre, in Craster. Both have a garden, parking and a kitchen, and Craster View also lists a sea view and allows pets.
Our picks here: Whinstone House
Chatton
Chatton Park House Hotel Adult Only and Chatton Cottage are both in Chatton, 19.6 and 20.2 kilometres from the centre. They are the furthest 5-star stays on this list and the quietest, with gardens and, at the hotel, a tennis court and a kitchen.
Our picks here: Chatton Park House Hotel Adult Only
Things to do near Alnwick
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Alnwick?
Holly Lodge on The Avenue is 0.4 kilometres from the centre, the shortest distance on this list. Bailiffgate Hotel follows at 0.5 kilometres, Maltster's Rest at 0.6 kilometres and West Acre House at 1 kilometre.
Which hotels here have free parking?
Free car parking is listed by The Joiners Arms, Holly Lodge, Chatton Park House Hotel Adult Only, West Acre House, Stable D'or, Newton Hall, Craster View, Whinstone House, Bailiffgate Hotel and Maltster's Rest.
Which 5-star hotels in Alnwick allow pets?
The Joiners Arms, Stable D'or, Low Croft, Craster View and Bailiffgate Hotel all list pets allowed, so you can bring a dog to a town hotel or to a coastal cottage.
Do any of these hotels have a pool or a spa?
Stable D'or and Low Croft both list a swimming pool. The Joiners Arms and Newton Hall list a jacuzzi. No hotel on this list lists a spa.
Which of these is best for families?
The Joiners Arms, Stable D'or, Low Croft, Newton Hall, Bailiffgate Hotel and Hemmel Cottage all provide cots, and most add high chairs or family rooms. The Embleton cottages also have a swimming pool and a garden.
Which is the top-rated hotel on this list?
The Joiners Arms has a guest score of 4.3 out of 5 from 1308 reviews, the only rating given among these 5-star stays.
How far are the coastal options from Alnwick?
Whinstone House and Craster View in Craster are 9.4 and 9.6 kilometres from the centre. Stable D'or and Low Croft in Embleton are 10.9 kilometres, and The Joiners Arms at Newton By The Sea is 12.7 kilometres.
Can I stay somewhere quiet outside the town?
Chatton Park House Hotel Adult Only, Chatton Cottage and Hemmel Cottage are 19.6 to 20.2 kilometres from the centre, the furthest on this list. Chatton Park House is adult only and all three have a garden.