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The Cookie Jar

3.5 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Alnwick Castle

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Staircase
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Interior
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing
Located close to Alnwick Castle, The Cookie Jar offers a warm welcome with breakfast buffet, a cozy bar and delightful coffee shop. Unwind in the garden or relax on the terrace while staying connected with in-room WiFi. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is CA $327
CA $393 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20

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  • 33 sq m
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  • 1 King Bed

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  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
12 Bailiffgate, Alnwick, England, NE66 1LU

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

  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 44 min drive
  • Alnwick Alnmouth Station - 11 min drive
  • Chathill Station - 13 min drive
  • Acklington Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sanctuary at Alnwick Castle - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Bottles Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Adam and Eve - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hardy's Bistro - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Cookie Jar

The Cookie Jar offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Alnwick Castle. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Snug, which serves light fare. A bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast on weekday mornings 8 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Snug - This café serves light fare only.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30.00 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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

Does The Cookie Jar offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Cookie Jar does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Cookie Jar?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Cookie Jar?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Cookie Jar?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Cookie Jar and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and hiking. The Cookie Jar also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Cookie Jar?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Snug.

What's the area around The Cookie Jar like?

The Cookie Jar is a short 4-minute walk from Alnwick Castle and 10 minutes' walk from Alnwick Playhouse.

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The Cookie Jar Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Room
Breakfast
Food
Location
Castle
Shower
Towns
Gardens
Boutique hotel

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, good, and to a high standard. (11 reviews)
  • The restaurant served excellent food, offered wonderful breakfast, and had a lovely atmosphere. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous town, amazing hotel, wonderful food and great service!!
Carolyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and friendly staff and great location
Derek, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely beautiful hotel amazing attention to detail
philip, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff are excellent, attentive and friendly.
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in The Chapel Room, which was beautiful, so unique - with stunning stained glass windows, very spacious, gorgeous decor/furnishings and a super comfortable, large bed. The hospitality/housekeeping staff are all extremely helpful and polite. The breakfast was delicious and served by a smiling, friendly and helpful team - we always receive excellent customer service, thank you. The breakfast room/restaurant and resident's lounge are lovely to relax in too.
Christine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel great location and staff very friendly and helpful.
Tracey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, staff helpful and friendly and the breakfast was really nice.
Nick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel with very friendly staff.
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely stunning property, exceptionally clean, fabulous bistro, wonderful staff, thank you.
Patricia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The best hotel in Alnwick

Amazing place, beautifully appointed and staff couldn’t do enough for you. Well worth staying!
Lauren L R, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous hotel, unique room, great service & food

We wanted a special overnight stay for our anniversary. The Cookie Jar fit the bill perfectly with the Chapel room. What a beautiful hotel and wonderful service. Handy for Alnwick Castle and town. Would recommend for any special stay.
Martin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

On our two week journey around Europe, this was by far our favorite!
Kristen K, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Northumberland Hotel

Very comfortable. Great breakfast, all furnishings were stylish, and hotel was spotless
FRANK, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stay here

Christmas tree in our room, fresh cookies everyday, lovely staff and an excellent location- stay here
Katherine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay

This was our second time at The Cookie Jar and I think we grew even fonder of it than last time. It is just a very special place to stay, with incredibly attentive, confident staff and every detail thought through. This is a gem in a beautiful, historic town - not to be missed!
Suzanne, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Birthday Treat

Luxurious hotel with beautiful rooms. Bed was super comfortable and huge. Gorgeous immaculately clean bathroom with rainfall shower and free standing bath. Leigh was so welcoming, helpful and professional. The Bistro staff were also great. Lovely breakfast selection. Great location. Lots to do and see nearby.
Greg, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely, friendly staff, beautifully decorated, delicious breakfast. Comfortable bed. All the lights flickered in our room periodically, but it’s an old building so I guess that adds to the charm!
Emily, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely decor with interesting, whimsical touches. Our room was large and comfortable, although we found it a bit airless unless the window was open. Breakfast was ok, although cooked items were disappointing. Staff were all very nice, and location is good.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had an amazing stay here this weekend. It was the attention to detail for us. The fresh milk for tea and coffee and proper mugs! The fresh cookies, the toiletries! The food in the bistro and those croissants. Staff were amazing also. What a gem of a hotel!
Hayley, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The former convent was an answer to our prayers!

Fabulous stay in a former convent no less! Individually decorated rooms and loads of extra touches to make your stay enjoyable. Excellent service and a wonderful breakfast (the restaurant also serves afternoon tea and dinner - we didn’t sample those but would guess they would also be lovely). The hotel is very close to a pedestrian entrance to Alnwick Castle, so is a great base to explore the castle and gardens. Parking in Alnwick seems to be free everywhere, but take care as some is time limited.
Stewart, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had the pleasure of staying at The Cookie Jar in Alnwick last night, and it was an absolute delight from start to finish! The hotel itself is stunning, blending charm and elegance beautifully. Every detail is carefully thought out, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The cleanliness was impeccable; every corner of the hotel felt immaculate, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The staff were truly outstanding—so friendly, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to ensuring that our stay was perfect. They went above and beyond in every way, making us feel really welcomed and valued. Overall, our time at The Cookie Jar was simply wonderful, and I can’t recommend it highly enough. If you’re looking for a gorgeous, well-kept place with amazing service, this is the place to come ❤️
Stuart, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Simply superb.

It would be extremely difficult to find a better hotel than this anywhere or at any price. The rooms are fantastic as are all the public areas. The food is superb and the location is right in the centre of Alnwick by the entrance to the castle. Lastly the staff. Well, excellent doesn’t cover it. Without exception they were brilliant, friendly and helpful. It is not often you get a hug from hotel staff when leaving!
John, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property was lovely, the room great ,apart from having to go out down to ground floor from second floor for milk, also a mat by room door would be useful, had to enter with dirty shoes. Also maybe a few more draws as some of the furniture not suitable for storage.
Karen, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location, a bit expensive

Check in was friendly and efficient. Our room was quite small with a small en-suite shower room. The shower worked well. The room was a little stuffy as the window was restricted to a small opening. The service in the onsite Brasserie was friendly but the service was too fast, almost no gap between the starter and the main. The food itself was OK, the duck was over cooked but under rendered and lacking sauce. The pork was also missing a sauce and the veg wasn't properly drained. Breakfast was good The location is perfect for visiting the castle and gardens
Simon, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Loved it

Excellent location lovely old building been kept in great condition and maintained well. decorations throughout are to a very high standard nice to see. Staff were excellent and treated us very well. Room was lovely with all the expected accessories and a wonderful walk in shower. Tv that had all the latest apps included. Would love to give it a 5* but feel the dog friendly bit should be explained in a bit more detail ie only allowed in your room not in any other room resulting in us having to have breakfast on own own. Also great to see the existing sash windows been refurbished and working well but on a windy night like last night they rattled so much i ended up putting cardboard wedged in to stop them rattling, small sash window wedges would be handy to stop this . But loved the stay
tim, 1-night trip