Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Alnwick Garden - 1 min drive - 0.3 km
Getting around
Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 41 min drive
Alnwick Alnmouth Station - 7 min drive
Acklington Station - 14 min drive
Chathill Station - 15 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Alnwick Castle - 8 min walk
The Shepherds Rest - 20 min walk
The Alnwick Garden - 1 min drive
The Dirty Bottles - 6 min walk
About this property
Castle Gate Guest House
Castle Gate Guest House offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Alnwick Castle. Guests can enjoy the outdoor tennis courts, or take advantage of nearby mountain biking.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
4 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The host will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
What to do
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Fishing nearby
Facilities
Indoor tennis courts
Outdoor tennis court
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Castle Gate Guest House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Castle Gate Guest House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Castle Gate Guest House?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Castle Gate Guest House and nearby?
Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.
What's the area around Castle Gate Guest House like?
Castle Gate Guest House is a short 8-minute walk from Alnwick Castle and 4 minutes' walk from Barter Books.
Castle Gate Guest House Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
4 August 2024
We had a lovely time and really liked the bar and breakfast area. The hotel was within easy walking distance to the city centre. Would stay again.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 July 2024
Alnwick
No problem quite at night
John
John, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
25 April 2024
Jill
Jill, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
21 November 2023
Toni
Toni, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 November 2023
The property was in the perfect location. Very central within a few minutes walk to the central square, restaurants, bars, theatre, shops. Bus stop right outside with the service covering up & down the coast. It was clean & the bed was very comfortable. Toiletries were provided as were tea and coffee facilities. The host was lovely.
Gillian
Gillian, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 October 2023
We both loved the property. It was home from home and so cosy. The owners were very helpful and nothing was a problem for them. We would stay again in the future 😁😁🎉
Dawn
Dawn, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 September 2023
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 June 2023
Excellent location
Excellent location, few minutes walk into town. Plenty of nice pubs and restaurants around.
Alice
Alice, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 May 2023
lovely guest house
Welcomed by Jo. Lovely clean room fantastic location. literally spitting distance from Alnwick Castle. Also barters books is 3 minutes walk.
M
M, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 May 2023
Ellen
Ellen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 March 2023
Host excellent and location perfect. Bedding very clean and comfortable bed. Thin wall between the next room. Caffeine free tea & coffee and sweeteners instead of sugar wouldn't go amiss. Shower cubicle a bit dated but on the whole quite a nice room.
Alan
Alan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Ebookers guest review
6/10 Good
27 February 2023
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 February 2023
Castle gate guesthouse
We had a lovely 2 night stay. Clean and comfy bed.
Julia
Julia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 April 2022
The bed was comfortable, and because we were away from the road, there was little traffic noise. However the walls are very thin, and sound could be heard through them.
The bathroom is tiny, and the taps swivel which is a bit annoying.
The host was very friendly and welcoming.
Debbie
Debbie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 April 2022
Joe
Joe, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 March 2022
Most welcoming host, really friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay there again.
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 March 2022
Warm welcome on arrival
Room spacious and bed very comfy
Plenty of tea coffee and milk
Room clean
Some signs of water damage on ceiling and wall
Kathy
Kathy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 February 2022
Lovely place to stay
Karen
Karen, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 August 2021
Lovely spacious room... Warm and welcoming owner
The stay was amazing (we stayed 2 nights)... The room was very spacious, and was well equipped from all aspects. The bathroom was a little packed, but it was manageable (avoid if you plan on spending hours inside the bathroom :D). Jo was very warm and welcoming... We reached very early, and she already had the room ready, so we could check in without waiting.
Avinash
Avinash, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
25 July 2021
Adequate
Deciding factor for me when booking somewhere is reviews and I cannot see why this establishment has such high scores.
Plus factor was location. Within walking distance of everything in the town.
Negatives - It was doubtful on booking if breakfast was provided so I asked for confirmation. Did not get a reply one way or the other so disappointed on arrival to find there was no breakfast (due to Covid). Resolved in that there were breakfast places nearby and at least we did not have to rush in the morning.
Yes, there was parking for two vehicles outside the property but not for an estate car with tow bar because it hung over the pavement and therefore an obstruction. (Owner did point us in the direction of free parking nearby)
The bedroom was snug on space, which we could have coped with had the bed not been short on length and therefore not comfortable for my 6ft 2" partner so he did not sleep well.
Ensuite also cramped but good supply of toiletries.
The room could have been better cleaned, especially in view of Covid. I moved the tissue box which had been cleaned round rather than under and the same could be said of the runners on the bedside tables.
In conclusion was adequate at the time but would not recommend.
Diana Mary
Diana Mary, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 January 2020
It was close to where we wanted to be and very easy check in/check out.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
5 January 2020
Being so close to the centre of Alnwick was very handy.
We never actually saw the property owners, which seemed strange. Parking outside was very tight. The room was cold as heating was off. (it was early January)!! There were no extra blankets, nor a heater and no-one to speak to about this. The shower water was tepid. The bed was very uncomfortable and neither myself or my 10 year old daughter slept. I was woken at 12.40am by the people in the next room due to the walls being so thin.
I have never left a bad review before but in this circumstance felt i needed to be 100% honest. I would like to suggest to the owners that they review exactly what it is they are offering.
We feel very disappointed and to be quite frank, ripped off by our experience.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 December 2019
Close proximity to town centre and attractions.
Off street parking in front of accommodation for small cars.
Friendliness, knowledge and helpfulness of host.
Rear 2 rooms that we had were quite.