The Whittling House

Hotels
8.9 (504 reviews)
24-25 Northumberland Street , Alnmouth , gb

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and accommodating staff
Beautiful location and ambiance
Excellent food quality
Cons:
Issues with room cleanliness
Parking difficulties

Categories

Cleanliness
8.23
Some reviews mentioned a smell of drains, affecting the overall cleanliness perception.
Service
9.5
Numerous reviews praised the staff for being welcoming, accommodating, and helpful.
Location
9.24
The hotel is located in a beautiful area, with many reviewers appreciating its convenience and charm.
Room Quality
8.69
Rooms were described as lovely and warm with some minor issues in fittings.
Amenities
8.72
Amenities were generally well-received, though limited parking was noted.
Value for Money
8.68
Overall good value considering the experiences shared by guests.
Food and Beverage
9.03
Food at the hotel received high praise from most guests for its quality.
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall guests enjoyed their stay with a few critical points noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 02:07

Property Description

Charming Accommodation near Alnmouth Beach

Convenient Amenities: The Whittling House offers a restaurant, free private parking, a bar, and a 24-hour front desk for your convenience. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi during your stay.

Comfortable Rooms: Each room at the hotel is equipped with essential amenities such as a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, cozy bed linen, and fluffy towels.

Explore Nearby Attractions: Located just 7.7 km from Alnwick Castle and 31 km from Bamburgh Castle, The Whittling House is the perfect base for exploring the historical landmarks in the area.

Book your stay at The Whittling House now to experience a delightful blend of comfort and convenience near Alnmouth Beach.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 504 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.23
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.24
Room Quality: 8.69
Amenities: 8.72
Value for Money: 8.68
Food and Beverage: 9.03
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Anne • couple • gb
10
We had a lovely time and would love to return
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff. Hotel was well appointed and beautifully clean. Meals were great and innovative.

Cons:

Bathroom window wouldn’t open

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • extended_group • gb
10
A wonderful hotel in a beautiful village and central for touring the gorgeous country
Pros:

Trained happy staff that took time and interest in the visitors
Fabulous spacious room
Amazing breakfast

Cons:

Parking was a little hit and miss and one or two nights we had to park outside the village and walk in

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Peter • extended_group • gb
9
All fabulous but expensive
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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lorrainemY5201CY • Couples
4
Good but not great
Pros:

Food not great. Ordered ribeye which was
good but arrived in a pool of giant baked beans. Prices extortionate for food supplied. Staff were lovely but got impression that they were only trying to keep they're job.

2026-06-27 • via Tripadvisor
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Richardt1008 • Couples • Walkhampton, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England
10
Great sandwiches and coffee
Pros:

We were struggling to find a dog friendly place in Alnmouth for a sandwich. We came across the Whittling House and ordered a couple of sandwiches and coffees. Both were really good, the coffee had flavour and the sandwiches were beautiful, not your standard two sliced slapped over a few bits of salad. I had the BLT and it was served on Italian style bread with veggie crisps and a lovely coleslaw. Our dog was made most welcome too. Would definitely resvisit next time.

2026-06-15 • via Tripadvisor
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Amanda • couple • gb
9
Memorable in a happy way
Pros:

Central, nice quiet room.

Cons:

Over priced @£498 for two nights.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Kerstin • couple • de
10
Super Hotel, netter Ort, sehr zu empfehlen
Pros:

Tolles großes Zimmer mit Meerblick, tolles Frühstück , super Lage , schnell am
Strand, nettes Personal

Cons:

Alles bestens

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
10
A great destination for a short break, food is lovely too
Pros:

Very conveniently situated on the main street, homely and welcoming. Very quiet at night despite the central location. Restaurant food was excellent. Staff were lovely: after we had checked out our car broke down on the street outside, they gave us free coffee and offers of food - they were really helpful whilst we waited for the RAC to come to sort us out

Cons:

Restaurant bench seats were a bit low for smaller people - maybe more cushions would sort that out. Breakfast options were large and tasty but maybe needs a bit more variety with regard to cereal and toast.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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René • couple • at
8
Hübsches, gut ausgestattetes Zimmer, aber leider hellhörig
Pros:

Erster Eindruck: Freundlicher Empfang und ein besonders hübsches Zimmer. Zweiter Eindruck: Eine Illy-Espresso-Maschine - so guten Kaffee hatte ich seit 2 Wochen nicht mehr. Dritter Eindruck: Endlich einmal eine Steckdose im Badezimmer, weshalb die Bartstoppeln wegkommen können. Vierter Eindruck: Das Abendessen schmeckt gut.

Cons:

Leider hat dann die Nachtruhe nicht mithalten können, denn die Zwischenwände sind sehr dünn und der Holzdielenboden knarrt bei jedem Schritt. Und Parkplätze scheinen in der Hauptstraße des Ortes eher Glückssache zu sein.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • ch
8
Pros:

Gute Lage, sehr feines Essen und sehr gutes Frühstück. Aufmerksames Personal und persönliche Atmosphäre.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • gb
9
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
9
Loving a short stay in Northumberland
Pros:

Room 7 is lovely. A pleasing village with good beach walks. Very helpful staff and great food.

Cons:

Car parking is tricky

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
8
Tha above scores says it all
Pros:

Staff and location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
9
Lovely suite with superb views both sides over beach and hills
Pros:

Really lovely suite, with everything we needed including (we got lucky!) a bath and separate shower. Everything we needed and (almost) all in good order. TV in both rooms. Right in the centre but very quiet, with everything on hand and a short stroll to the river, countryside and beach. Lovely breakfast. Cosy friendly bar area. We ate in the restaurant in the evening but plenty of other options within a short walk.

Cons:

TV remote controls a bit erratic and a tap in the bathroom was distinctly precarious.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Lynda • couple • gb
8
Enjoyable stay. Excellent food and lovely staff. Overpriced.
Pros:

Excellent location and lovely staff. Clean and comfortable.
Excellent food.

Cons:

I thought that it was overpriced. Room was comfortable but small. No fridge. Shower leaked.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Damian • couple • gb
10
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Marianne • family_with_children • gb
9
Great hotel with lovely staff
Pros:

Lovely stay, very helpful staff, great breakfasts and excellent dinner. Room was very comfortable with 2 armchairs and table which was great.

Cons:

All good. Dinner relatively pricey but was high quality.

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Aitken • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee