Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful decor
Excellent food
Great location
Cons:
Limited facilities
High drink prices

Categories

Cleanliness
9.36
Rooms are described as spotlessly clean, contributing to a positive perception.
Service
9.83
Numerous mentions of friendly and helpful staff with exceptional service.
Location
9.77
Perfectly situated near the castle and within easy walking distance to the town.
Room Quality
9.32
Rooms are described as beautiful, comfortable, and well-decorated.
Amenities
8.55
Limited facilities noted, lowering the overall score slightly.
Value for Money
9.31
Stunning decor and beautiful food suggest good value for the experience.
Food and Beverage
9.36
Food quality mentioned as excellent with beautiful dining experiences.
Overall Experience
9.73
General sentiment indicates a highly positive overall stay experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 03:41

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Formerly a Convent of Mercy, The Cookie Jar in Alnwick offers pet-friendly accommodation just steps away from Alnwick Castle. Enjoy the comfort of Hypnos beds, rainfall showers, and complimentary cookies upon arrival.

Relaxing Lounge and Dining
Unwind in our fully licensed residents lounge or savor a delicious evening dinner in the bistro, available 7 days a week.

Convenient Amenities
Stay connected with super fast WiFi throughout the property and make use of the 24-hour front desk for any assistance needed. Additionally, indulge in activities like golfing and fishing in the surrounding area.

Book your stay at The Cookie Jar (Alnwick) for a memorable and relaxing experience.

Important information:

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People 1 year old and over stay for £30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 738 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.36
Service: 9.83
Location: 9.77
Room Quality: 9.32
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 9.31
Food and Beverage: 9.36
Overall Experience: 9.73
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Peter couple gb
9
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Annette couple gb
8
Very friendly, clean little hotel with large rooms and wonderful breakfast
Pros:

Breakfast was amazing. Staff were super amazing and friendly and helpful. Room was big. Steps from the castle

Cons:

Room very hot although air con provided. View of scaffolding and bins.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Craig solo_traveller gb
10
Welcoming, beautiful little hotel in heart of historic Alnwick.
Pros:

Beautiful boutique hotel with lots of lovely personal touches. Staff were all friendly and attentive. Best hotel breakfasts I’ve had for a long time. Cosy guest lounge. Great location just by Alnwick Castle. So much to do and see in the area will definitely be back.

Cons:

Bedroom could have done with a bit more cupboard space.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Barbara couple gb
9
Relaxed, comfortable stay with great breakfast.
Pros:

Lovely boutique hotel with relaxed feel. Staff were exceptionally friendly. Restaurant for dinner and breakfast was very good.

Cons:

Just note that our third floor room had two low beams for any guest above 5’ 8” or so. This isn’t obvious from photo or room description and needed a bit of avoidance! However the room was cozy and extremely comfortable

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Luciana couple it
8
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Ian couple gb
4
Beautiful area and nice property but the room we stayed in not suitable without proper air conditioning
Pros:

Location was excellent

Cons:

The room was very small and unbearably hot.
We did complain and asked to be moved but no other available rooms. We were given a fan but it was very noisy and had to turn it off. We got no sleep the whole time due to the temperature of the room. The ceiling very low so explained heat and window only opened a fraction. Such a shame as a lovely hotel. Thus spoiled our stay and it had a terrible view. Think very unlucky with the room given.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Clare solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Grace couple gb
10
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and will be back!
Pros:

The service was outstanding. The staff serving us both lunch and breakfast made the trip more enjoyable, being both friendly and prompt when taking our orders. We both agreed the lunch and breakfast were delicious, and there were lots of choices appealing to everybody.
The room was clean, comfortable and the finishing touches (cookies and treats for our dog) were appreciated.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Tali solo_traveller il
10
Home away from home
Pros:

This is a lovely one of a kind boutique hotel with beautiful rooms and friendly service.

Cons:

Comfy bed, great bathroom, excellent breakfast and perfect location.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Matt solo_traveller gb
7
Lovely welcome and superb location, but you’ll need to check your bill!
Pros:

Friendly welcome

Cons:

Overcharged for what we ordered at dinner. No one asked us at breakfast or on check out if everything was ok. It wasn’t.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Douglas couple gb
10
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Francesca couple gb
10
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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james couple gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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martin couple gb
10
Real luxury and comfort in beautiful surroundings
Pros:

The owners have thought of every luxury possible. Freshly made cookies in the room, great choice of current magazines in every room and public space. Fresh flowers at the tables, gorgeous decoration throughout. A lift from reception. Right in the centre of a beautiful town filled with pubs, restaurants and independent shops, not to mention the amazing castle. All the hotel staff were lovely, so friendly and welcoming. So good that we stayed an extra night. Had the lamb for evening meal which was delicious, also home made pancakes at breakfast, what a treat

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Alice couple br
10
Com certeza voltaria para passar mais tempo.
Pros:

Muito bom o hotel. Bem localizado, bonito e agradável. Funcionários muito educados e solicitos. Quarto maravilhoso, bastante confortável. Chuveiro excelente.

Cons:

Gostei de tudo, muito bom

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Gary extended_group gb
10
Will definitely rebook
Pros:

Brilliant location , all the staff professional and very helpful , the decor and design of the interior is exceptional

Cons:

we were a group of 3 couple staying for 2 nights
nothing negative about our stay

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Joerg couple de
10
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Kenneth couple gb
10
Cookie Jar was very well situated in Alnwick. Both management and staff very friendly and helpful.
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent and the staff extremely friendly and helpful.

Cons:

More choice for evening meals possibly.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

From the moment we arrived till the minute we left the staff were excellent

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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CLAIRE couple gb
10
2026-05-10 via Nuitee