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Bed and Breakfast The Shepherd's Rest

The Shepherd's Rest

Alnwick Moor, Alnwick, NE66 2AH, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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7.6
Good
118 reviews
  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Value for money

    7.1

  • Location

    8.0

  • Total

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

Everything - from the welcome I received when I arrived. The amount was very reasonable. Everything was exceptionally clean. It was within walking distance to the town so really a most enjoyable stay.

Maria United Kingdom

Staff (especially Ben and Claire) were friendly and helpful. It’s good value, comfortable and in a convenient location. Being able to eat in the pub restaurant downstairs was convenient and the meals were good.

Alison United Kingdom

The Shepherds Rest is a gem..beautifully clean..everything you need for a really great stay. Their Covid 19 precautions were the best I’ve seen..felt really safe and protected. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming..the food was exceptional..all home made, a simple but well thought out menu to cater for everyone, well cooked and presented..the breakfasts were fantastic..luckily my partner has a big appetite as I couldn’t eat half of it. I can’t recommend the Shepherds Rest enough..Thank you for a really great time.

Colette United Kingdom

Location good, food very good, and reasonable , staff very friendly and informative 👍🏻👍🏻

Tim United Kingdom

We found the location excellent and the rooms very comfortable for our overnight stay. Evening meal and breakfast were good value for money, and all the staff were amazing. Thankyou

Lorraine United Kingdom

Very relaxed and welcoming. Excellent breakfast. Very clean and comfortable. Separate entrance so could socially distance easily. Breakfast tables well spaced. Good observance of covid guidelines. Will definitely go again.

Ann United Kingdom

Very friendly staff. Couldn't do enough for you. Great atmosphere in the bar in spite of Covid arrangements. Room was very comfortable.

Samantha United Kingdom

Lovely owner/staff . Nothing too much trouble . Lots of local characters. Excellent breakfast.

Michael United Kingdom

Unfortunately there was no hot breakfast available although they did offer an alternative which was not suitable.

Angela United Kingdom

Cosy hotel with lovely food and friendly staff. Customers in the bar were really friendly and made you feel welcome

Karen United Kingdom

Staff

8.9
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The Shepherd's Rest

The Shepherd's Rest

7.6
Good
118 reviews
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    Staff

  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Everything - from the welcome I received when I arrived. The amount was very reasonable. Everything was exceptionally clean. It was within walking distance to the town so really a most enjoyable stay.”
    Maria Maria United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff (especially Ben and Claire) were friendly and helpful. It’s good value, comfortable and in a convenient location.”
    Alison Alison United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The Shepherds Rest is a gem..beautifully clean..everything you need for a really great stay. Their Covid 19 precautions were the best I’ve seen..felt really safe and protected.”
    Colette Colette United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location good, food very good, and reasonable , staff very friendly and informative 👍🏻👍🏻”
    Tim Tim United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We found the location excellent and the rooms very comfortable for our overnight stay. Evening meal and breakfast were good value for money, and all the staff were amazing. Thankyou”
    Lorraine Lorraine United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very relaxed and welcoming. Excellent breakfast. Very clean and comfortable. Separate entrance so could socially distance easily. Breakfast tables well spaced. Good observance of covid guidelines.”
    Ann Ann United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very friendly staff. Couldn't do enough for you. Great atmosphere in the bar in spite of Covid arrangements. Room was very comfortable.”
    Samantha Samantha United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely owner/staff . Nothing too much trouble . Lots of local characters. Excellent breakfast.”
    Michael Michael United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Unfortunately there was no hot breakfast available although they did offer an alternative which was not suitable.”
    Angela Angela United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Cosy hotel with lovely food and friendly staff. Customers in the bar were really friendly and made you feel welcome”
    Karen Karen United Kingdom United Kingdom

Located in Alnwick, a 20-minute walk from Alnwick Castle, and Dunstanburgh Castle reachable within 6 miles, The Shepherd's Rest offers a bar, a garden and free WiFi.

Some of the units feature satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, and a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer.

Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast.

The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 36 miles from The Shepherd's Rest.

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Bar

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Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

끸 Free Private Parking Available On Site

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7.6
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118 reviews
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  • Maria United Kingdom

    “Everything - from the welcome I received when I arrived. The amount was very reasonable. Everything was exceptionally clean. It was within walking distance to the town so really a most enjoyable stay. ”

  • Alison United Kingdom

    “Staff (especially Ben and Claire) were friendly and helpful. It’s good value, comfortable and in a convenient location. Being able to eat in the pub restaurant downstairs was convenient and the meals were good.”

  • Colette United Kingdom

    “The Shepherds Rest is a gem..beautifully clean..everything you need for a really great stay. Their Covid 19 precautions were the best I’ve seen..felt really safe and protected. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming..the food was exceptional..all home made, a simple but well thought out menu to cater for everyone, well cooked and presented..the breakfasts were fantastic..luckily my partner has a big appetite as I couldn’t eat half of it. I can’t recommend the Shepherds Rest enough..Thank you for a really great time. ” Read more

  • Tim United Kingdom

    “Location good, food very good, and reasonable , staff very friendly and informative 👍🏻👍🏻”

  • Lorraine United Kingdom

    “We found the location excellent and the rooms very comfortable for our overnight stay. Evening meal and breakfast were good value for money, and all the staff were amazing. Thankyou ”

  • Ann United Kingdom

    “Very relaxed and welcoming. Excellent breakfast. Very clean and comfortable. Separate entrance so could socially distance easily. Breakfast tables well spaced. Good observance of covid guidelines. Will definitely go again. ”

  • Samantha United Kingdom

    “Very friendly staff. Couldn't do enough for you. Great atmosphere in the bar in spite of Covid arrangements. Room was very comfortable.”

  • Michael United Kingdom

    “Lovely owner/staff . Nothing too much trouble . Lots of local characters. Excellent breakfast. ”

  • Angela United Kingdom

    “Unfortunately there was no hot breakfast available although they did offer an alternative which was not suitable.”

  • Karen United Kingdom

    “Cosy hotel with lovely food and friendly staff. Customers in the bar were really friendly and made you feel welcome”

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About The Shepherd's Rest

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  • Hi can you walk into alnwick if he's now long it take

    Yes you can walk into alnwick. We or half a mile walk from Morrison’s so not far


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  • Do you allow dogs ?

    Dogs are permitted in the bar and garden but unfortunately not in the bedrooms


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  • Is there a ground floor room available in September

    Sorry all 3 of our bedrooms are up a flight of stairs


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    Asked about: Family Room with Private Bathroom
  • Is breakfast included? Distance to railway station?

    No Breakfast is separate. Railway is 4 mile from The Shepherds Rest


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  • Hi can you walk into alnwick if he's now long it take

    Yes you can walk into alnwick. We or half a mile walk from Morrison’s so not far


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  • Do you allow dogs ?

    Dogs are permitted in the bar and garden but unfortunately not in the bedrooms


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  • Is there a ground floor room available in September

    Sorry all 3 of our bedrooms are up a flight of stairs


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    Asked about: Family Room with Private Bathroom
  • Is breakfast included? Distance to railway station?

    No Breakfast is separate. Railway is 4 mile from The Shepherds Rest


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Host Info

Host Review Score 8.9

every Monday we have a quiz on plus every Wednesday from 8/8:30 till 11:30 we have a trio playing acoustic music live in the bar

Languages spoken: English

Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Great location - show map
What's nearby
  • Alnwick Castle
    0.8 miles
  • Alnmouth Golf Club
    4.4 miles
  • Edlingham Castle
    4.5 miles
  • Dunstanburgh Castle
    5.3 miles
  • Warkworth Castle
    6.1 miles
  • Cragside House and Gardens
    7.9 miles
  • Cartington Castle
    10 miles
  • Chillingham Castle
    10.9 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Mountain Alnwick Castle
    0.5 miles
  • River Aln
    0.5 miles
  • Mountain Barter Books
    1 miles
  • Ocean/Sea North Sea
    6 miles
Closest Airports
  • Newcastle International Airport
    25.6 miles
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Amenities of The Shepherd's Rest

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Live music/Performance
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

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

General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Check-out

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

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No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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The Shepherd's Rest accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Please inform The Shepherd's Rest 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.

FAQs about The Shepherd's Rest

  • The Shepherd's Rest is 0.7 miles from the center of Alnwick.

  • Check-in at The Shepherd's Rest is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Shepherd's Rest offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Live music/Performance

  • The prices at The Shepherd's Rest may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Shepherd's Rest (subject to availability):

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    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private Parking

  • Guests staying at The Shepherd's Rest can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish

  • Room options at The Shepherd's Rest include:

    • Family
    • Double

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  • Facilities 7.2
  • Cleanliness8.0
  • Comfort7.8
  • Value for money 7.1
  • Location8.0
  • Free WiFi8.3
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