1 / 8The White Swan Hotel
Alnwick, Northumberland
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
A 300-year-old coaching inn in the centre of Alnwick, steps from the castle, where dogs can settle with you in the bar and lounge area.
Alnwick Castle and the Alnwick Garden are under five minutes' walk from The White Swan, a 300-year-old coaching inn in the centre of town. That makes it a dog friendly inn with Northumberland on the doorstep, the castles, coastline and countryside all within reach, and a history all of its own besides.
Only certain rooms are dog friendly, so ask for one when you reserve. The rooms come with en-suite bathrooms and tea and coffee facilities, many keep period details from the coaching inn days, and there are three suites, and eleven standard twin and double rooms are on the ground floor. The hotel's FAQ doesn't mention a limit on dogs per room, so tell the hotel about yours when you book.
The hotel's FAQ says the bar and lounge area welcomes dogs, though not the Olympic Suite, a space for dining fitted with panelling, mirrors and ornate ceilings salvaged from RMS Olympic, sister ship to the Titanic. Whether a dog can stay beside your table while you eat in Hardy's, the hotel's FAQ doesn't state, so check that first. Hardy's serves lunch and dinner made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, from tapas towers to hearty meals, with afternoon tea on selected weekend dates, all behind floor-to-ceiling windows.
The revolving door at the main entrance and the main staircase in the lobby came from the Olympic too, so look out for them as you head out with the dog. Wildpack's Alnwick Pastures and River Aln Walk is 0.3 miles away, and Alnmouth Beach, Wildpack's pick of the closest dog friendly sand, is 3.9 miles off.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £10 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- Welcome
- Eating with your dog
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Alnmouth Beach, 3.9 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Afternoon tea and all day dining
- Rooms
- Ground floor rooms and suites
- Parking
- Free parking
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The White Swan Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from The White Swan Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The White Swan Hotel?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at The White Swan Hotel?
£10 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The White Swan Hotel?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book. Dogs are welcome in the bar and the lounge.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The White Swan Hotel?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near The White Swan Hotel?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Alnwick Pastures and River Aln Walk (0.3 miles), Alnmouth Coastal Walk (4.2 miles) and Howick Hall Gardens & Estate (4.5 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The White Swan Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Alnmouth Beach, 3.9 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Walk0.3 mi awayAlnwick Pastures and River Aln Walk
Northumberland
Dog friendly easy circuit of the Pastures alongside the River Aln beneath Alnwick Castle, fantastic open grass with castle views and great off-lead potential.
Beach3.9 mi awayAlnmouth Beach
Northumberland
A wide sandy estuary beach at the mouth of the Aln with dunes and year-round access, one of Northumberland's most underrated spots.
Walk4.2 mi awayAlnmouth Coastal Walk
Northumberland
A brilliant mix of beach, estuary views and slightly higher coastal paths, with the scenery changing quickly between sand, dunes and open headland.
Beach4.4 mi awayBoulmer Beach
Northumberland
A quiet rockpool beach at the fishing village of Boulmer with year-round access and a very local, undiscovered feel.
Walk4.5 mi awayHowick Hall Gardens & Estate
Northumberland
A sheltered estate walk through woodland paths and wide tracks, with a calmer feel than open beaches and strong year-round options.
Beach5.1 mi awayHowick Beach
Northumberland
A beautiful, sheltered sandy beach on the Northumberland Heritage Coast near Howick Hall, with year-round dog access, very few visitors and excellent coastal walking north to Craster.
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