The Cookie Jar

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Alnwick Castle

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Staircase
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing
Interior
Lobby
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$420
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec

Explore the area

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12 Bailiffgate, Alnwick, England, NE66 1LU
  • Place, Alnwick Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Alnwick Garden
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Alnwick Playhouse
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Harehope

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Alnmouth

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Holy Island

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

St Cuthbert's Cave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bamburgh

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Goswick

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bailiffgate

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Sweethope Lough

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Linhope Spout

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Dunstanburgh

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Chapel

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Alnwick

At The Cookie Jar you'll be within steps of Alnwick Castle and Bailiffgate Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Alnwick hotel include Hulne Park and Alnwick Playhouse.

What's nearby

  • Alnwick Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Alnwick Garden - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Alnwick Playhouse - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Barter Books - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Alnwick Alnmouth Station - 11 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sanctuary at Alnwick Castle - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Bottles Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Adam and Eve - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fleece - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Cookie Jar

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Alnwick Castle
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at The Cookie Jar. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Alnwick hotel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Cookie Jar offers 11 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Alnwick hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 8 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 10 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Snug

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.00 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Cookie Jar Hotel Alnwick
Cookie Jar Hotel
Cookie Jar Alnwick
The Cookie Jar Hotel
The Cookie Jar Alnwick
The Cookie Jar Hotel Alnwick

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Cookie Jar?

The Cookie Jar offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cookie Jar?

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cookie Jar on 2 Dec 2025 start from AU$420.35, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Cookie Jar?

Yep, The Cookie Jar has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Cookie Jar?

The closest beach to The Cookie Jar is Beadnell Beach (18.1 km).

What makes The Cookie Jar a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Cookie Jar.

Does The Cookie Jar serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary buffet brekkie is available weekdays between 8 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Cookie Jar?

No, The Cookie Jar does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Cookie Jar?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Cookie Jar?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.