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Friday 25th November 2005
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Guest Rating: 
3.6 / 5
This 300-year-old coaching inn has many historic features and offers à la carte dining in the Olympic Suite, which has stained glass windows salvaged from the SS Olympic.
The White Swan Hotel is walking distance from Alnwick Castle and its 'water gardens', and a 40-minute drive from Newcastle and the Metro Centre.
The hotel is well located for many National Trust Properties, and not far from unspoilt beaches, scenery and coastlines, such as Holy Island and the Farne Islands.
There is no lift at the hotel.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
Pets are not allowed.
Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.
No deposit will be charged.
All children are welcome. One child under 14 years stays free of charge when using existing bedding. One further older child or adult is charged GBP 50.00 per night and person when using existing bedding. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.
Please note that although children under the age of 14 can stay for free (when sharing with accompanying adults), meals are charged as taken.
All rooms include LCD-screen TV (with DVD). The bathrooms have power showers over the bath, with luxury toiletries and bath salts.
All rooms include LCD-screen TV (with DVD). The bathrooms have power showers over the bath, with luxury toiletries and bath salts.
This special offer includes dinner on the first night of your stay.
Please request either a double or a twin room via the "booker remarks" section at the time of making the reservation. All requests are subject to availability. Christmas Eve: Traditional Northumbrian welcome of tea and scones and arrival drinks in the Castle Suite followed by dinner in the Olympic Suite with music and dancing.Trip to midnight mass before returning for a glass of sherry and a mince pie. Christmas Day: Enjoy a hearty breakfast, then join us for a fabulous Christmas Luncheon including a visit from Santa. Afternoon tea and Christmas cake is served in the Castle Suite. Then enjoy a light evening buffet on Christmas Day Lunch. Boxing Day: Enjoy a relaxing breakfast. Then either take a trip to the sales or explore the Northumbrian coastal trail. Guests can use their free ticket to Alnwick Gardens. Return for a farewell dinner accompanied by our resident ceilidh band. Followed by a farewell breakfast in the morning.
Please request either a double or a twin room via the "booker remarks" section at the time of making the reservation. All requests are subject to availability. December 30th: Begin our New Year celebrations with a warm welcome of afternoon tea & scones. Join us for a welcome drinks in the Castle Suite, followed by an evening of dinner and dancing. New Years Eve: Enjoy a wholesome Classic Breakfast. Arrival Champagne cocktails will be served from 7.30pm followed by a superb four course Gala Dinner. Theres entertainment and dancing before welcoming the bells in a chorus of Auld Lang Syne. New Years Day: Brunch is served until noon with a glass of bucks fizz to welcome in the New Year. That evening enjoy a farewell gala buffet followed by ceilidh band entertainment.
The White Swan's handsome restaurant overlooks flowered window boxes onto Alnwick's cobbled streets. The menu embraces continental cuisine and local fare, with Northumbrian wild game and cheeses. The cellars carry an extensive range of traditional and new world wines. The lounge and bar have open fires and seductively comfortable sofas. Hardy's Bar features fishing memorabilia supplied by the world famous tackle makers, who are based locally. The House of Hardy Bar is named after Alnwick's world-famous fishing tackle company. The walls are hung with photographs, rods, flies and angling memorabilia. It is a collection that arouses interest and enthusiasm even amongst those who don't know a Connemara Black from a Green Sedge. In the adjoining lounge you can sit back in leather sofas by an open fire and reflect on the day's events. The refurbished Bondgate Restaurant overlooks the cobbled streets of Alnwick and serves an imaginative and very satisfying 'Specialities of the Day' menu.
Road: from a1, two minutes. The hotel is in the heart of Alnwick, just a few miles from the a1. From the a1, take the a1068 to Alnwick. Follow the signs for the town centre and go past Bondgate Tower. The hotel is on the right. From the Northwest, follow the B6341 and follow signs to Alnwick town centre. The hotel will be on your left PARKING: The hotel has spaces for approximately 20 cars. Alternatively, there is a council car park at back of the hotel (costing approx. 1.80 GBP for 24 hours). Rail: from Alnmouth Station, 5 minutes Air: from Newcastle International Airport, 35 minutes.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
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