The Rose and Thistle Alwinton

Hotels
9.4 (89 reviews)
Rose & Thistle Inn Alwinton , Morpeth , gb

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Packed lunches
Darts
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food
Cons:
Some travel distance concerns
High pet fee for one-night stay

Categories

Cleanliness
9.23
Accommodation was spotless, everything was spick and span.
Service
9.7
Staff were extremely good, friendly, and welcoming.
Location
9.24
Superb location, conveniently located next to a lovely pub.
Room Quality
9.19
Immaculate room, very comfortable bed.
Amenities
9.22
Facilities were well thought out; special touches for pets.
Value for Money
9.18
Highly recommend, exceptional value for the experience provided.
Food and Beverage
9.73
Breakfast was delicious, and restaurant food was exceptional.
Overall Experience
9.7
One of the best stays, memorable experience overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 06:56

Property Description

Charming Accommodation
Explore picturesque Morpeth from the comfort of The Rose and Thistle Alwinton. Enjoy cozy rooms with modern amenities and garden views.

Delectable Dining
Indulge in a delicious daily breakfast with continental and English options at the on-site restaurant. The bar offers a wide selection of beverages to enjoy during your stay.

Outdoor Adventures
Embark on cycling expeditions and discover nearby historic castles like Dunstanburgh and Warkworth. Experience the beauty of the surrounding countryside in Morpeth.

For a delightful stay in Morpeth, book your room at The Rose and Thistle Alwinton today.

Important information:

No evening meals on Sundays
Our pub's kitchen closes early on a Sunday and last orders for food are at approx. 3pm. If you have booked for Sunday we will be glad to facilitate an early check-in to accommodate for this. The Star Inn at Harbottle (3 min drive) is also an excellent alternative if you can't arrive early.

Our pub is normally closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
Please note that our pub/restaurant is closed on most Mondays (unless Monday is a Bank Holiday) and Tuesdays. The Star Inn will be open and we will help with transport if necessary.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 89 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.23
Service: 9.7
Location: 9.24
Room Quality: 9.19
Amenities: 9.22
Value for Money: 9.18
Food and Beverage: 9.73
Overall Experience: 9.7
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Revd John M • couple • gb
9
We were made very welcome and 'at home', thanks to the caring and committed local staff members,
Pros:

Very generous breakfast with wide range of options
Lovely evening meals

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • gb
10
Excellent value for money. Immaculate
Pros:

Immaculately clean and a delicious breakfast. The staff were all so friendly and couldn’t do enough to help you. Will definitely return to this beautiful hidden gem in a gorgeous village which is close to lots of great sight seeing locations. Ideal for walkers and cyclists

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • gb
10
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
9
A great place to stay, with it's own pub
Pros:

Susan the housekeeper looked after us for the whole week, she is brilliant, a lovely lady, so helpful, she ensured that we had the best possible stay.
We had the largest room, it was a home from home.
The freshly made daily breakfast was ace, it certainly sets you up for the day.
There is a country pub at the end of the building, it's ran separately from the B&B, but as everyone gets on so well they all do all they can to make you feel welcome, we popped to the pub most days, Lyndsey, Gavin and the team work hard to ensure ever visit is special.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • couple • gb
9
Warm and hospitable staff in a recently renovated property.
Pros:

The welcome from Susan. Enjoyed sitting at the communal table for breakfast. The B&B house has been recently renovated to a good standard. We loved the poetry art work around the place. Good quality bedding was appreciated too.

Cons:

The en-suite was very small . Ours was a standard room so I assume other rooms maybe more spacious.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Walters • couple • gb
10
This stay felt luxurious and cozy!
Pros:

We loved this property it was beautifully decorated and well furnished. Food in the pub/restaurant was delicious and the breakfast in the B&B was excellent! Could not fault the staff! Would highly recommend!

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Adam • couple • gb
10
A great place to stay , lovely people and everything you need
Pros:

Lovely owners, fantastic room

Cons:

No complaints

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful location, very friendly staff, great breakfast

Cons:

All good.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Mal • couple • gb
4
Rubbish from a facility point of view.
Pros:

The staff were very friendly

Cons:

There was no tea and coffee facilities in the room. only one hand towel between two people. the booking.com site said the restaurant was open during our stay, the confirmation after paying said it was closed, this is against the comsumer rights act 2015, I will be finding the booking.com UK address and suing the the company.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jayne • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Lovely venue with comfortable clean rooms. Friendly staff. Delicious breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
7
Comfy enough. Great bar. Very enjoyable
Pros:

Superb location , nice breakfast. Exceptional staff

Cons:

Slightly further away than I expected as I was travelling south the next day. Not to worry though, it’s located in a national park so what is there not to like about that !

2025-11-10 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • gb
10
A little gem in a lovely location
Pros:

Staff were really friendly and the accommodation was spotless. Conveniently located next to a lovely pub.

2025-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Johannes • couple • nl
8
2025-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • gb
10
Relaxing, comfortable, excellent food, even better staff!
Pros:

Susan, Helen and the rest of the team are extremely good at what they do, we felt at home from the minute we arrived despite the power cut caused by Storm Amy. Our dogs were thought of with treats left for them in the dining room, our breakfast was delicious, the bed was very comfortable, our evening meal was fantastic. Aside from all the practical boxes being ticked, the staff made the experience one of the best I've had. Will definitely be back.

Cons:

I wish we could have stayed longer!

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Maggie • solo_traveller • gb
10
warm, kind and comfortable
Pros:

The bed was comfortable, everything was thoughtfully put together and spick and span.
Both Sue & Hellen were warmly welcoming and my breakfast of waffles and fruit was delicious. I will definitely be coming again.

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Zo • extended_group • gb
10
From arrival at the pub, our meal, our overnight stay and breakfast - outstanding!
Pros:

What an absoloute gem! This place is a must stay. The staff, the pub, the retaurant food, the locals, the accomodation itself, the breakfast, the facilities - literally EVERYTHING was though about. I couldn't find even the slightest thing to complain about - all four of us loved it.

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Graeme • couple • gb
10
Perfect for a relaxing break
Pros:

B&B comfortable,well appointed in a beautiful peaceful location,great breakfast .
Food in pub next door delicious
Will definitely be back

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2025-10-04 • via Nuitee
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Jo • couple • gb
10
Stunning stay we loved it 💗
Pros:

Beautiful location and very comfortable with friendly owners, breakfast was tasty and filling. Immaculate room and lounge and gardens m. Great stay will definitely be back 10/10 👍🏼

Cons:

Nothing, everything was just as I expected. Absolutely no negative feedback

2025-10-01 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
9
Cons:

It was all very nice but is actually 18 or so miles away from Morpeth and 20 minutes to get back onto the A697 the following morning. Standard double bed which might not be suitable for two big people.

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee