With a stay at The Plough in Alnwick, you'll be a 2-minute drive from Alnwick Castle and 7 minutes from Northumberland Coast. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Alnwick Playhouse and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Alnwick Garden.
What's nearby
Alnwick Garden - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Alnwick Playhouse - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Barter Books - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Alnwick Castle - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Getting around
Alnwick Alnmouth Station - 11 min drive
Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
The Tanner's Arms - 3 min walk
Dirty Bottles Inn - 7 min walk
The Ale Gate - 1 min walk
Sanctuary at Alnwick Castle - 9 min walk
About this property
The Plough
The Plough offers 7 accommodations. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Stay in one of 7 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
At The Plough, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Plough has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Family friendly
High chair
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Wedding services
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Tea bags/instant coffee
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
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/debit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Plough Alnwick
Plough Hotel Alnwick
Plough Inn Alnwick
The Plough Hotel
The Plough Alnwick
The Plough Hotel Alnwick
The Plough Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 121 reviews
10 - Excellent
49
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 121 reviews
8 - Good
35
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 121 reviews
6 - Okay
17
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 121 reviews
4 - Poor
13
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 121 reviews
2 - Terrible
7
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
6.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sallie
Apr 8, 2026
Lovely room n very good staff! Definitely a place to stay!
Checked-in at the bar where staff were all helpful and welcoming. The room (and bed) was very comfortable with good blackout blinds. Central location so very convenient for exploring Alnwick. We’ll stay here again.
Despite booking a bed and breakfast rate, there was no breakfast served in the Plough. I complained immediately and pointed out that even the welcome note in the room stated breakfast timings. I booked through hotels.com where it clearly stated that breakfast was included. And finally, I have received a receipt from the Plough that says bed and breakfast rate.
Grant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Aug 18, 2025
The hotel was closed we went in the front door once other times we used the fire escape . Hotel was in a good position for seeing Alnwick .
Perfect location between Barter Book and the Playhouse with bus stop right outside. Clean, quiet, comfortable. Nice patio outside to enjoy summer evenings. Not fancy, but if your tastes are simple and you want an affordable base from which to explore the area, this is the place for you.
Hotel really good. Excellent location. A bit disappointed there was no room for us to eat on first night. But hotel was lovely and clean and decor was spot on. Nice there was parking at back of hotel. Would definately stay again.
The hotel was very nice in a great location unfortunately it was very cold and the hotel was understaffed with 2 people seeming to do all the work. Food was good but took over an hour to arrive.
Very clean, lovely staff, great parking and good bar.
However, the room was freezing and had to sleep in my coat. Radiator never came on even though it was set to high.
Also, need more than just 1 sachet of milk.
Sharon
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Damian
Dec 8, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The skirting boards all around the room were thick with dust The silicone in the shower was mouldy. The duvet had a smell to it. Cleanliness overall was disappointing.
Lovely old coaching inn, tasteful decor. Large bedroom & bathroom.
Delicious food in the restaurant.
Very helpful & efficient staff.
In the centre of Alnwick so convenient for a visit.
Jacqueline
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Catherine
Oct 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Lovely little hotel apart from being locked in, having to get out via the fire escape with luggage, and finding the hotel place shut down and locked up. Really bizarre situation, with breakfast apparently served from 8, yet not a a soul in site or contactable on phone or email. A shame as great location, friendly welcome the night before and nice room.
It was My first stay at the Plough & I was extremely impressed. My room (The Muckle) was just what I needed, plenty of space clean, comfortable bed, nice bathroom. The staff were very helpful & friendly. Plenty of room in the car park. I was so impressed I immediately booked My next stay at the Plough
Room. It serviced twice, millions of cigarette butts and litter, dirty glasses around outside and inside, beer cans…..
Elizabeth
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Clive
May 3, 2025
Excellent location with its own car parking albeit with a very tight entrance. A busy pub hotel and checking in was somewhat chaotic as there seemed to be difficulty with the check-in software. This hotel does not provide breakfast. Very noisy because of other guests until 4:00am.
It was a pleasant stay after visiting Alnwick Gardens. The room was about average size but walk up on third floor. The room was clean and as usual air conditioning was provided by opening the window. Parking is available but not for the faint of heart if you are not used to driving in the UK. Would consider staying there again if we are ever in the area.