This 300-year-old coaching Inn retains many features from days gone by.
The White Swan Hotel is a 3 Star AA rated hotel.
In particular, experience the splendour of the historic Olympic Suite with its original oak panelling; mirrors, ceiling and stained glass windows salvaged from the SS Olympic - an exact mirror image of its sister ship - The Titanic.The hotel is within walking distance of the Duke of Northumberland's home, Alnwick Castle and an ideal base for Northumbria's National Trust properties. You don't have to travel far to come across unspoilt silver beaches, breathtaking scenery and spectacular coastlines, including Holy Island and the Farne Islands. Alnwick Castle and the newly opened popular water gardens, which now feature one of the largest Treehouses in the world as recently seen on ITV. Newcastle's new Arena and the Metro Centre are only 40 minutes drive away. The Hotel is close to the coast and countryside featured in the Drama DISTANT SHORES. Convenient for both Business and Leisure Guests. Enjoy one of our themed breaks - MURDER MYSTERY, TITANIC or RACING AT NEWCASTLE RACECOURSE OR KELSO RACECOURSE.
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Restaurant Information:
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's 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 refurbishedBondgate Restaurant overlooks the cobbled streets of Alnwick and serves an imaginative and very satisfying Specialities of the Day menu.
Hotel Policies:
Children up to 14 Free Accommodation if sharing parentts' room. Meals charged as taken. Pets accepted 5 per night. Bookings are requested to be guaranteed by Credit Card.
Business Facilities:
The Olympic Suite transforms any event into a truly memorable occasion. It is popular not only for sales meetings and business presentations but also for product launches and corporate celebrations. For smaller meetings and training, there are three further rooms including the Boardroom which seats ten people. All the hotel's meeting rooms have natural daylight. Business Facilities Meeting Facilities Secretarial Services Black & White photocopying Document laminating Fax service TV & Video hire Audio equipment Flip Charts Blackboard Translation service
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Getting There:
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
Rail: from Alnmouth Station, 5 minutes
Air: from Newcastle International Airport, 35 minutes.
Guest Services:
Parking & Transportation Nearby Pay to Park Free car park Free car park for how many cars
Accessibility Rooms accessible by ground floor access
Hospitality Restaurant Lounge / Bar Barber / Beauty Services Non-smoking area