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The Shepherds Rest

3.0 star property
3-star B&B near Alnwick Castle

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Exterior
A building with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a grassy lawn.
A restaurant with wooden tables and leather booths, stone walls, and a fireplace.
A bar area with a blue counter, shelves with bottles, a clock, and a fire extinguisher.
A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden dresser, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the dresser.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Alnwick Moor, Alnwick, England, NE66 2AH
  • Place, Alnwick Playhouse
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Alnwick Garden
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Alnwick Castle
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite

A bedroom with a wooden wardrobe, a small wooden dresser, a television mounted on the wall, and a white trash bin.

Double Room, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View (room 3)

A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden dresser, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the dresser.

Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View (room 3)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Alnwick

In Alnwick .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Alnwick B&B, you'll find Alnwick Castle and Hulne Park. Alnwick Playhouse and Bailiffgate Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Alnwick Playhouse - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Alnwick Garden - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bailiffgate Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Alnwick Castle - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Alnwick Alnmouth Station - 9 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Tanner's Arms - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Bottles Inn - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Ale Gate - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Running Fox - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Shepherds Rest

3-star B&B near Alnwick Castle
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Shepherds Rest also features laundry facilities and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Alnwick bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Shepherds Rest offers 3 accommodations.

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Reception
Classic Lodges - The White Swan
Alnwick
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
4.0 out of 5, Very Good, 527 reviews
$119 nightly
The price is $142
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Classic Lodges - The White Swan

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets 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 cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Shepherds Rest to the airport?

The Shepherds Rest is 35.2 mi (43-min drive) away from the Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Shepherds Rest?

As of Aug 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Shepherds Rest on Aug 25, 2026 start from $112, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Shepherds Rest have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Shepherds Rest.

How close is The Shepherds Rest to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 14.1 mi (25-min drive) from Beadnell Beach.

Does The Shepherds Rest offer free breakfast?

The Shepherds Rest does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Shepherds Rest?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Shepherds Rest?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Shepherds Rest?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Shepherds Rest have a pool?

The Shepherds Rest does not have a pool.

Does The Shepherds Rest have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Shepherds Rest have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Shepherds Rest to downtown Alnwick?

The Shepherds Rest is 0.7 mi away from Alnwick.

The Shepherds Rest Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

J Louise

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were lovely and helpful but we had booked there as there was food available. However when we got there we were told food only on Sundays.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

lawrence alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cheap and cheerful, friendly staff, good prices for food and drinks,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amy-Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cute little pub, amazing food and friendly staff. Very close to town centre
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Friendly & Welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal stopover within walking distance of Alnwick. Exactly suited our purpose
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ed

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

Good pub with clean comfortable accommodation

Comfortable overnight stay in a pub. No evening meal available on night we stayed which was a little disappointing but host offered to help order take away for us. Good location. Very small bathroom but shower nice and hot. Some lose fixings need addressing but not an issue. I would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was fine except breakfast wasn’t available. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. It was quiet and peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Mark

Overpriced, requires a modernised refurbishment.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Reception was fine, staff friendly and polite but this property is not good value for money. While clean enough the accommodation is very tired and is right alongside a busy road and the window wouldn't close. The bathroom is very cramped and would not suit the larger person. At the price breakfast really should be included. We've stayed at far nicer accommodation for nearly half the price and with breakfast included. Previous occupants of our room had used the kettle as a teapot and, while not the act itself is not hosts fault, we found stale tea and teabags in the kettle when we came to use it. Also, be aware that if you would like to walk into the town centre or the castle, it's a long uphill climb back to the property. This didn't worry us but wouldn't suit others. The property was a poor choice on my behalf.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

jean

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No one to check me in ,waited 1 hour. room was not ready. On return hotel in darkness. lighting inside very poor. room key written not printed, was difficult to read, making room entry difficult. room door opened outward, gave cause for safety concern. slept with light on did not feel comfortable. window could not be closed. no breakfast available. poor tea and coffee facilities in room, no shower gel or shampoo, only hand wash. showerhead loose, couldn't regulate water, and awful smell from pipes.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service

As above but room facility require upgrading

Very friendly helpful staff Excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely customer service, and an excellent stay, good location for a quick walk into Alnwick.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we liked everything about it from the moment we arrived
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

A

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

Great short break

A very friendly and welcoming place, perfect base for a short visit to Northumberland. Knowing it is essentially a pub with rooms, we weren't expecting hotel standards. Our room was comfortable, spotlessly clean, perhaps the bathroom needs a revamp but it was perfectly adequate. Breakfast was superb - a very hearty full English which set us up for the day. We ate there both evenings too. Due to Covid19 there was a limited menu but the food was good - very generous portions! Susan and team were very welcoming, friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angela

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

Clean and comfortable stay

We only stayed one night and didn’t eat there but it was a comfortable stay, rooms were clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms face directly on road, but there wasn’t a great deal of traffic so we weren’t disturbed. It’s a bit of an uphill walk out of town (if you’re not driving) but quite manageable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gary R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delicious evening meal and breakfast, nice friendly staff, little bit further from the centre of Alnwick than we are used to and the drinks were a little bit pricey. Would definitely stay here again, welcoming little boozer with nice clientele
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness

Adequate but not worth the money

This hotel is perfectly adequate for a one night stop over but is no where near worth the price we paid for a night
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Almwick mid week break

The welcome was warm, food was lovely and the room was very comfortable. Great value for money.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Mrs L C

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nightmare

Hotel needs to be cleaned updated staff need to work in a good hotel to get some Ideas on how it works defo need new cleaning staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Lovely welcome and splendid host

very good price for Alnwick and we had a lovely chat with the host. It is part of an inn which makes it even better
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff there are really friendly and cant do enough for you . The rooms themselves are exactly what you expect from a small hotel and bar, comfortable and have everything that you need for a short stay. The breakfast was lovely as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff. Good full breakfast in the morning
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Concert stay

Stayed here for our il divo concert trip . Really convenient and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden gem, on outskirts of town, easy walk down hill to centre. Room clean and comfortable, with added bonus of a cereal, juice, tea, coffee and English breakfast. Would stay again no problem.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best thing about this B&B were the staff. It is the sort of place where nothing is too much trouble, including taking the time to have a chat in the morning and give advice on places to visit. The breakfast was huge and easily modified - you just need to ask. The bedroom was very clean and well provisioned with towels and shampoo. Plenty of tea/coffee/milks/pillows. For the price I paid I was glad to get a bathroom so could forgive its small size and the lack of a mirror/toilet roll holder and the strange way the shower door opened. It had the feel of a place that the owners were trying to improve but perhaps lack experience in a few areas. They were naturally hospitable which is what B&Bs should be about. Overall I enjoyed my stay. If I was up in the area again, I would happily rebook.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018