Welcome
The Old Rectory is a 4 Star Award luxury B&B, with private parking. The property is only 400 yards from the sea and a secluded beach, set in its own grounds surrounded by fields and woods. Located close to nearby Craster, Howick Hall and Alnwick Castle and Gardens. On the Northumberland Heritage Coast and near to Northumberland National Park.
We offer spacious comfortable rooms, a friendly welcome and good food using local produce, including the world famous Craster kippers. Our cozy guest lounge will often have fires burning during the cooler months and guests can also enjoy a drink in our walled garden (we are fully licensed).
Level access
There is level access from the main entrance to:
Entrance HallGuest LoungeGuest Honesty BarDining RoomWalled GardenAccess with steps
There are steps from the main entrance to:
BedroomBedrooms
Hearing
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General
Getting here
Travel by public transport
Many express trains stop at Alnmouth Station on the East Coast Main Line. The nearest airport is Newcastle International, 35 miles away.
Travel by taxi
Parking
The car park is directly in front of the front door. The surface is well bedded stones and is completely flat.
Arrival
Path to main entrance
Main entrance
Our front door has a weather sill 2 cm high.
The front door and inside door are 90 cm wide, as are all the doors in the house
There is an entrance hall 2.2 m by 2.2m with hanging space for outdoor clothes and shoe racks.
The floor throughout the entrance hall and Reception is stripped pine.
Getting around inside
Entrance Hall
The Reception area is 5 m by 5m and has a wood fired stove and seats for guests to use as a sitting area.
Bedrooms
Lounge
Guest Lounge
The Guest lounge is open for all guests to use and is located directly off the Reception area. We have comfortable seating for 5 and more seating can be added if required. A television is available for guest use along with a selection of books, board games and a nintendo games console
Guest Honesty Bar
The Guest Bar is located in the main reception area.
Place to eat and drink
Dining Room
Our dining room is situated off the Reception area. We have up to four dining tables with seating for 12. The breakfast menu is provided in large print, and also provided in the bedrooms
Getting around outside
The route to the garden is via the gravelled drive but there are no firm paths the gardens. There is seating in the paved, sheltered area in front of the house. The lawn in mowed short and surrounded by flower beds.
Customer care support
The Old Rectory is an old building and all bedrooms are on the first floor with stair access only.
Power points available in front guest lounge
Customer care support
An emergency call button is provided on the first floor landing