• The check-in time for Bailiffgate Hotel is from 4pm and check-out time is 11 am. Early check ins and late checkouts may be available subject to an additional charge.
• On check-in we will pre-authorise a card to the value of £50 for a single night stay and £100 for multiple nights.
• On your day of departure please vacate your room on time and settle your extras account at reception.

Bailiffgate Hotel does have free parking on site for hotel guests. There are 51 spaces, including 4 DDA accessible parking bays and 6 EV charging spaces. The parking spaces run on a first come first served basis, and are non-reservable.

Alnwick Town centre has plenty of free parking, using a disc which can be purchased at Bailiffgate Hotel, most shops or within the carparks themselves. The closest public all day parking to Bailiffgate Hotel is a 4 minute walk away on Dispensary Street. Northumberland County Council parking discs cost £1.

More information on parking in Alnwick Town centre can be found here: Alnwick car parks | Northumberland County Council

The hotel car park is down a steep hill from the hotel, therefore, we recommend you pull up outside the front door on Bailiffgate to unload your luggage before parking your car. Our helpful Concierge and Porters will be on hand to assist with your luggage and directions.

Yes, Bailiffgate Hotel has 6 electric car charging points. These are available on a first-come-first-served basis and payment for electric is done via a third party app.

Bailiffgate Hotel does not have a strict dress code and is informal in style. When dining in our Motte & Bailey restaurant, many guests choose a smart casual attire.

The Commissioner’s Bar, Garden Room and Courtyard Garden are casual.

Bailiffgate Hotel is less than a 1-minute walk away from Alnwick Castle. Our hotel is right opposite the main entrance gates of Alnwick Castle, known as the Iron Railings.

Tickets can be purchased at reception for Alnwick Castle:

• £18.50 adult
• £9.50 child

Tickets can be purchased at reception for The Alnwick Garden:

• £14.50 per adult
• Children go free

Tickets can be purchased at reception for Lilidorei & The Alnwick Garden:

• £22.00 adult
• £17.00 per child

Alternatively, please visit the Alnwick Castle and The Alnwick Garden & Lilidorei websites.

Well behaved dogs are welcomed at Bailiffgate Hotel.

• We have 6 dog-friendly rooms on with access to the courtyard. Dog-friendly rooms are available within the following categories:
  • Courtyard View
  • Castle View
  • Balcony Suite
  • Executive One Bedroom Suite
• There is a £30 charge for your first night, and £25 per night following.
• A maximum of 2 dogs per room
• We provide a dog welcome pack on arrival
• No dogs can be left in the room unattended

You can dine with your dog in the Garden Room, and selected areas of Motte & Bailey.

Great walks for you and your dog from the front door of the hotel include path in front of the castle just off the Lion Bridge, known locally as ‘The Pastures’. Please ask the concierge for the route from Bailiffgate Hotel.

Bailiffgate Hotel doesn’t have a licence to hold a wedding ceremony, but we would be delighted if you wished to take exclusive use of the hotel or restaurant. Please contact events@bailiffgatehotel.com

The address for Bailiffgate Hotel is:

2-8 Bailiffgate
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1LX

Bailiffgate Hotel is surrounded by a variety of attractions including:

• Alnwick Castle
• The Alnwick Garden & Lilidorei
• Barter Books
• Aln Valley Railway
• Alnwick Castle Golf Club
• Alnmouth Beach
• Bamburgh Castle
• Dunstanburgh Castle
• Warkworth Castle
• Anglo-Saxon Museum and Whisky Distillery in the heart of Northumberland
• Bailiffgate Museum
• Morpeth
• Seahouses fishing village
• Bamburgh village

Bailiffgate Hotel has been open since May 2025.

Bailiffgate Hotel provides a range of amenities including:

• Complimentary wi-fi
• Car parking
• Outdoor Terrace
• Garden Room
• Commissioners Bar
• Motte & Bailey Restaurant

Bailiffgate Hotel provides a range of amenities including:

• Flat screen tv
• In-room safe
• Hairdryer
• Fridge
• Iron
• Telephone
• Bathrobes
• Lavazza coffee machine
• Jo Loves bath essentials

At Bailiffgate Hotel, guests can enjoy a range of food and drink options including

Afternoon Tea

• Monday to Saturday: 12.30PM – 4.30PM
• Sunday: 2PM – 4PM

Sunday Lunch

• Starting Sunday 8th June 2025: 12PM – 16.30PM

Breakfast

• Service Daily: 7AM – 10AM

Sandwiches and day menu

A dedicated vegan menu

Yes, we offer an external laundry service. Please ask our reception team for more information.

The phone number for Bailiffgate Hotel is 01665 661 500. Our friendly and professional team is here to answer any questions you may have.

If you would like to contact Motte & Bailey direct, please call 01665 661 444.

The email address of Bailiffgate Hotel is info@bailiffgatehotel.com. Our friendly and professional team is here to answer any questions you may have.

The cost of staying at Bailiffgate Hotel may vary depending on the date of your stay, however prices usually start from around £150 a night. For more information please look at our website.

Yes, children are allowed at Bailiffgate Hotel. We have six family rooms, which have sofa beds and can comfortably sleep a family of up to 4 guests. All children (a person under 16 years of age) staying at the hotel must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

Yes, Bailiffgate Hotel offers children’s facilities including:

• Both our restaurants are very family friendly and offer a children’s menu
• High chairs are available for very young children
• We offer tickets to Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden
• Cots are available free of charge
• We supply activity packs for your children to enjoy either in their room or when waiting for their dinner in Motte & Bailey

Bailiffgate Hotel offers 11 different room categories for you to choose from, including:

• Courtyard View
• Courtyard View Accessible
• Castle View
• Georgian Superior Room
• Balcony Superior
• Junior Suite
• Georgian Superior Suite
• Terrace Suite
• Balcony Suite
• Executive One Bedroom Suite
• Executive Two Bedroom Suite

Each room is individually designed, and the use of colour and art from The Duke and Duchess of Northumberland’s collection lend each their own character.

At Bailiffgate Hotel, hotel guests and non-resident guests can enjoy a highly rated breakfast. We offer an extensive continental buffet with an a la carte hot breakfast menu, including a full English breakfast as well as all the favourite British dishes.

Yes, Bailiffgate Hotel offers room service 24hrs a day.

Bailiffgate Hotel has accessible features. The hotel is accessible to a wheelchair user travelling with assistance. We have four fully accessible bedrooms with wet rooms, grab bars and saftey equipment. There are dedicated parking bays for each accessible room, and all are accessed via lift. The courtyard garden has an accessible lift, to ensure the Motte & Bailey restaurant is accessible too. If you would like assistance, or more information before you arrive, please contact reception: info@bailiffgatehotel.com

Yes, Bailiffgate Hotel offer complimentary luggage storage for our guests, and hall porters can move your luggage to your room for you.

The nearest train station to Bailiffgate Hotel is Alnmouth railway station, approximately a 10-minute drive from our hotel. Alnmouth railway station is on the East Coast mainline. If arriving via train, we recommend pre-booking your taxi with the below taxi services as there is no taxi-rank, or checking the bus times in advance.

To reach the hotel from Alnmouth Station:

• Bus: The X18 service runs from Alnmouth to Alnwick Bus Station (approx. 15 mins) every hour. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from the station.
• Taxi: Local taxi services are available outside the station (pre-booking recommended).
  Estimated fare: £12–£15.
• Taxi services:
  • RSM – 1-17 seats available, family run – 07541650101 or 07308953929 
  • Alnwick Taxis – airport and rail transfers, wheelchair access and 4-16 seater minibus hire – 01665 606060 

Yes, Bailiffgate Hotel caters to most special diets. We offer a dedicated vegan menu in Motte & Bailey. Please let your server know upon ordering if you have any additional requirements.

Bailiffgate does not offer spa treatments, but watch this space!

Yes, rooms are equipped with visual fire alerts and under-pillow vibrating alarms to ensure the safety of hearing-impaired guests.

All of our beds are super king size or larger. We offer twin configurations in Courtyard View rooms, or some of our Executive Suites have two bedrooms.

Afternoon Tea is served in the Garden Room and Motte & Bailey the following times:

• Monday to Saturday: 12.30PM – 4.30PM
• Sunday: 2PM – 4PM

We ask that guests provide at least 24 hours’ notice to ensure the best possible experience.

Yes, non-residents are welcome to dine with us.

To ensure availability, we kindly recommend calling in advance to reserve a table 01665 661 444, or book online: Motte & Bailey table reservation

Yes, non-residents are very welcome to join us for breakfast. We recommend calling ahead to ensure availability. Breakfast is priced at £25.00 per person, and includes full access to our continental buffet, tea and coffee, and an order from our a la carte menu.

Breakfast is served daily from 7am to 10am. Guests are invited to arrive at their leisure; however, please note that there may be a short wait during peak times.