White Swan Inn

Hotels
9.5 (690 reviews)
White Swan Inn, Warenford , Belford , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent food
Friendly staff
Lovely ambiance
Thoughtful extras
Cons:
Pillows were rather hard
Septic tank smell in rear parking

Categories

Cleanliness
9.25
The rooms were decorated beautifully and very clean.
Service
9.75
Every staff member was lovely, polite, and professional, with a passion for hospitality.
Location
9.75
The location is divine, calm and peaceful in the countryside.
Room Quality
9.25
Rooms were beautifully decorated and very comfy, with nice little touches.
Amenities
9.25
Great facilities including a hot tub and thoughtful extras like cake.
Value for Money
9.25
Exceptional luxury for the standard of accommodation.
Food and Beverage
9.75
Food was amazing with a great breakfast and dinner menu.
Overall Experience
9.75
Had a perfect stay, highly recommend.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 11:14

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
White Swan Inn, nestled in Warenford just 8 km from Bamburgh, offers a blend of comfort and style. Each room is equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, coffee machine, and complimentary toiletries for a relaxing stay.

Cozy Ambiance
Unwind at the on-site bar or enjoy room service for a quiet night in. The plush slippers provided in every room add an extra touch of luxury to your experience.

Convenient Location
Explore nearby attractions such as Alnwick and Berwick-Upon-Tweed, with Newcastle International Airport just 57 km away. Experience a perfect getaway at White Swan Inn.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 6 and older are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 690 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.25
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.75
Room Quality: 9.25
Amenities: 9.25
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 9.75
Overall Experience: 9.75
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Cathie solo_traveller gb
9
Enjoyable stay. Will definitely return.
Pros:

The staff were very attentive and friendly.

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Georgina couple gb
1
Awful
Pros:

The young lady who greeted me on my arrival. She was polite & welcoming. It’s such a shame that thereafter everything went downhill.

Cons:

The king room is located directly above the bar, and unfortunately the noise from below was very LOUD and CONTINUOUS from around 6pm until approximately 11pm. It made it impossible to relax or get an early night. This is an important detail that was not disclosed in the listing, and had it been, I would not have booked—particularly as the room was payable in advance.

The bed was also extremely uncomfortable, which added to an already poor night’s sleep.

I raised these issues with the owner the following morning. To her credit, she did provide a full refund when I requested it. However, this followed initial responses such as “no one else has complained” and questioning why I had not raised it at the time. Given the nature and persistence of the noise, this was not something that could realistically have been resolved during the evening.

I would strongly recommend that the listing is updated to clearly reflect the room’s position above the bar. This would allow future guests—especially those seeking a quiet, restful stay—to make an informed decision.

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Tony couple gb
10
A lovely stay yet again - recharged batteries already looking forward to our next visit.
Pros:

We've just returned from our second stay at The White Swan in Warenford, and it's safe to say we'll be back for a third.
This is a genuine village public house, located in rural Northumberland. The benefit we found is the peaceful location but still very near the busier coastal tourist spots we want to visit. Our stay was a Friday and Saturday. Our room was lovely, complete with complimentary cake and homemade sloe gin. The food was excellent, the menu exceptional value, and the staff, Warm, hardworking, and unfailingly accommodating. The White Swan truly is a golden nugget for the honest traveller looking for a genuine pub stay with character, warmth, and excellent value. See you next time.

Cons:

Having to leave !

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
J
Julian couple gb
10
An amazing mid week stay
Pros:

The friendly staff. Great food and a warm welcome. Super communication

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Bryan couple gb
10
2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Iain couple je
9
My idea of a comfortable country pub
Pros:

Welcoming, lovely staff, real fire, comfortable bedrooms , dogs welcome, great selection of well cooked food and well kept beer!!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
8
Excellent service and a beautiful old pub and restaurant with comfortable rooms.
Pros:

Lovely comfortable room, room 3, and huge bathroom. Excellent breakfast with lots of choices. Fresh cake and local gin in our room. Restaurant was very good and there is a cosy bar area.

Cons:

Everything was fine

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Maxine solo_traveller gb
10
Had a great chilled visit with excellent food
Pros:

Just amazing !

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
A
anne couple gb
9
Pros:

The personal touches to the bedroom. Breakfast was excellent.

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
M
MARIA solo_traveller gb
8
Great stay see you again soon!
Pros:

Everything was great, staff were very helpful, I had a problem with the tv and it was dealt with immediately. Dinner was really lovely, I didn't have breakfast as I had to leave at 8am and they start breakfast at 8am although I was offered a breakfast to take with me. Location is superb just off the A1.

Cons:

Nothing, I have stayed here before and will stay again.

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Glyn couple gb
9
Pros:

Friendly staff, amazing food, beautiful place

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
10
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Honor couple gb
10
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
J
Julie extended_group gb
10
Wished we had stayed 2 nights
Pros:

Great bedroom and bed was very comfortable. Food was very good and well looked after by staff. Nice touches of cake etc in rooms.

Cons:

Didn’t like the bathroom floor in room 2 and also heating not great overnight.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
C
Carolyn couple gb
9
Excellent
Pros:

Excellent facilities and many extra touches. The included breakfast

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Ann couple gb
10
Pros:

The room was extremely comfortable with quirky touches which emphasised the individuality of the property. It’s a lovely touch to provide a small decanter of sloe gin and millionaire shortbread. The menu was interesting and the food we had was both delicious and well presented.

Cons:

Unfortunately, I was feeling decidedly under the weather and so our trip had to be curtailed. However, this had nothing to do with the accommodation and we will certainly be booking again in future.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple gb
10
Exceptional stay at the White Swan Inn
Pros:

My wife and I spent a full weekend at the White Swan Inn.The whole experience was excellent. The White Swan is in a great location to explore all that Northumberland has to offer.
The evening dining experience was exceptional with the diverse menu offering top quality locally sourced food. Breakfast was again a joy.
The accommodation was spacious and well equipped. Attention to details was clearly evident

Cons:

Having to leave!

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Jade couple gb
10
Another excellent stay
Pros:

Perfect location for exploring Northumberland and south east Scotland. The food is exceptional and all staff were lovely. Can’t recommend this place enough.

Cons:

Nothing other than I find the mattress in room 3 to be a bit hard but that’s just personal preference.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Elliott couple gb
10
Brilliant weekend stay, book your stay today!
Pros:

Everything and exceptional food, service and hospitality in the off season. The vegetarian options were wonderful for my partner.

Cons:

N/A

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple gb
10
Perfect location and quiet despite being so close to the A1
Pros:

Plenty of choice for breakfast. Made fresh.
Very good dinner menu and lots of choice.
Spacious room and lots of little extras. Freshly baked items every day. Little decanter if mead. Fresh milk. Spacious bathroom. Intimate little inn. Only 3 guest rooms. Owners are so friendly and helpful along with a staff who all seem to be happy in their work place

Cons:

Was nothing we were unhappy with

2026-01-20 via Nuitee