The Plough

3.5 star property

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A cozy seating area with a cushioned bench, a wooden table, and a fireplace.
A cozy interior with wooden floors, bar stools, a table with chairs, and framed artwork on the walls.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with blinds, a radiator, a nightstand with a lamp, and a chair.
A bar area with multiple beer taps, a variety of liquor bottles, and a menu board.
A corner seating area with cushioned benches, a table with a glass and a plant, and decorative items on the windowsill.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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24 Bondgate Without, Alnwick, England, NE66 1PN
  • Place, Alnwick Garden
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Alnwick Playhouse
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Alnwick Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Plough

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and wedding services are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance.
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.
During your stay at The Plough, you're just a quick walk from Alnwick Castle. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Services include luggage storage and wedding services
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Alnwick Castle and 7 minutes from Northumberland Coast
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace and multilingual staff are also featured at The Plough. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Alnwick hotel is smoke free.

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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. The host will greet guests on arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 117 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in with friendly and knowledgeable staff, room was modern and clean. Great price paid and would certainly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ian James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short stay in my hometown
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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4/10 Poor

Grant

Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great central hotel to stay at for Alnwick, Alnwick Castle and surrounding areas
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

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

Brilliant stay

Brilliant stay. Perfect location for what we needed and really friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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 .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Caron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for Alnwick - clean, spacious room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great inn option. Friendly staff and clean accommodation. Only comment was that it is a shame they were not offering breakfast when we stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

Great room/staff but absolutely freezing

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people were amazing and so kind and accommodating. Would highly recommend. The location was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Damian

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

Catherine

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

A lovely overnight stay.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room. Very comfortable. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness

Alnwick trip

Nice room, rubbish shower. Had to go and hunt out a member of staff to order breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
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4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room. It serviced twice, millions of cigarette butts and litter, dirty glasses around outside and inside, beer cans…..
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

I recommend ‘The Muckle’ 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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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4/10 Poor

Clive

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Amenities
My room had no Windows, only a very very small Velux, with no blind. It was very tatty, to say the least. I was told breakfast was available from 0800hrs. Couldn’t get access to the restaurant and met other residents looking to get in, but no sign of anyone there. Horrible little hovel!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Amenities
After leaving the property at 8am I was locked out .No staff around. Difficulty getting into the internet.Like a Ben with evening meal which was fully booked . Poor staff supervision.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025