| dogs are welcome at no charge by prior arrangement. breakfast is complimentary. there's a cosy italian fish restaurant, and a casual bar. set in a traditional stone townhouse, this laid-back hotel is a 3-minute walk from the village centre, 6 minutes' walk from alnmouth beach, and 5 miles from alnwick castle, home of the duke of northumberland. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the 8 warmly decorated rooms come with smart tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. individual features in some rooms include oak furniture, a sofabed and a window seat
Newcastle International Airport 48 min
Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum (14 min)
Ancestral home of the Earls Grey, with spring daffodils, specimen trees, rare plants & a tearoom. Warkworth Castle (9 min)
Hilltop medieval castle ruins with cross-shaped keep, gatehouse and towers. Audio tour available. Alnmouth Beach (9 min) Embleton Bay (24 min)
Sweeping golden sandy North Sea bay backed by grassy dunes with views of 14th-century fort ruins. Bailiffgate Museum (12 min)
Cozy museum in an 1836 church exploring local history & culture via hands-on exhibits & activities. Howick Hall (14 min) Dunstanburgh Castle (20 min)
Ruined castle dating from the 14th century with twin-towered keep, plus sea views and picnic areas. Druridge Bay (19 min)
Backed by grasslands & dunes, this picturesque bay features a sandy beach, tidal pools & wildlife. Alnwick Castle (12 min)
One of UK's largest inhabited castles, with events inspired by Harry Potter film connection. Cragside (29 min)
Inventor, Lord Armstrong's rural mansion with gadget displays and a play area in huge gardens. The Alnwick Garden Poison Garden (11 min)
Small garden containing plots of poisonous species like deadly nightshade, with guided tours. Coquet Island (18 min)
Rocky, offshore island with a 19th-century lighthouse & a huge population of rare roseate terns. Hulne Park (13 min)
Park, garden, and history The Alnwick Garden (11 min)
Expansive network of formal gardens with a cascading central fountain and huge treehouse restaurant. Druridge Bay Country Park (20 min)
Expanse of dune-backed beaches & leafy woodlands, with trails by a freshwater lake & picnic spots. | 
