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The Shepherds Rest

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free parking, near Alnwick Castle

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Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View (room 3) | 1 bedroom
Garden
Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View (room 3) | 1 bedroom
Restaurant

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 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 Castle
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Alnwick Garden
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

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

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Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View (room 3) | 1 bedroom

Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View (room 3)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Alnwick

The Shepherds Rest places you within a mile (2 km) of Hulne Park and Alnwick Playhouse. This 3-room, 3-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, free self parking, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
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What's nearby

  • Alnwick Playhouse - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Alnwick Castle - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Alnwick Garden - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Barter Books - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • 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

  • ‪Sanctuary at Alnwick Castle - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dirty Bottles Inn - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Adam and Eve - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Melvyn's Cafe - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Shepherds Rest

Bed & breakfast with free parking, near Alnwick Castle
At The Shepherds Rest, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor tennis court, and laundry facilities. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Dry cleaning/laundry services make packing light an option.
For entertainment, guests can expect to find TVs. Wardrobes or closets are also available. Housekeeping is not available.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around The Shepherds Rest?

This bed & breakfast is located in Alnwick, a short 20-minute walk from Alnwick Playhouse and also 17 minutes on foot from Hulne Park. You'll also find Alnwick Castle and Alnwick Garden within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Shepherds Rest?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does The Shepherds Rest have a casino at the property?

No, The Shepherds Rest doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Shepherds Rest?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Shepherds Rest?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like a restaurant plus some guestrooms include jetted bathtubs and garden views.

Does The Shepherds Rest have a hot tub?

No, but some guestrooms at this bed & breakfast feature jetted bathtubs.

Does The Shepherds Rest have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Shepherds Rest serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Shepherds Rest allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Shepherds Rest.

Are there connecting rooms at The Shepherds Rest?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from The Shepherds Rest?

The closest major airport to The Shepherds Rest is Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL), which is about 25.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Shepherds Rest?

No, at The Shepherds Rest, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

The Shepherds Rest Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Traveled with partner
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

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

6/10 Okay

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Friendly & Welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

lawrence alan

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

4/10 Poor

Mark

Traveled with partner
Overpriced, requires a modernised refurbishment.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Amy-Jane

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

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

8/10 Good

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Edinburgh

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

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

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019