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title: "The Shepherds Rest, Alnwick: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Shepherds Rest in Alnwick: rated 7.4 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Guesthouse · ★★★ · Eviivo
# The Shepherds Rest

Alnwick, Alnwick, United Kingdom

7.4 ·  Good 13 reviews ·  #12 #12 of 13 in Alnwick ·  2.8 Location score
## About The Shepherds Rest

The Shepherds Rest is a guesthouse in Alnwick, Alnwick, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 13 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.2 km from the centre of Alnwick. The nearest airport, Newcastle International Airport (NCL), is 41 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:30

- **Rooms:** 3

- **Chain:** Eviivo

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 0

Alnwick Moor

## How The Shepherds Rest scores

Better rated than 6% of hotels in Alnwick

-   Guest rating **7.4**
-   Location **2.8**
-   Public transport **0.5**

Alnwick average

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **2.8**/10

- **Walk grade:** **15**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **2**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">aln valley railway</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Newcastle International Airport (NCL)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">41 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">93 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Alnwick</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Bailiffgate Museum1.3 km
-   Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland1.3 km
-   Alnwick Castle1.4 km
-   Tenantry Column1.5 km
-   Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden1.7 km
-   Alnwick Castle and Gardens1.9 km

## The Shepherds Rest: in detail

The Shepherds Rest provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at hotel. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the hotel ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of dry cleaning service located on the premises. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure your satisfaction, certain rooms in the hotel come fitted with linen service for a more pleasant stay. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like television as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Rest assured, quenching your thirst is not a concern with a coffee or tea maker available in select accommodations. You'll be pleased to know that select guest bathrooms offer bathroom amenities such as a hair dryer, ensuring a comfortable stay. Various excellent meal offerings at hotel ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available.

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## Questions about The Shepherds Rest

### How do guests rate The Shepherds Rest?

The Shepherds Rest has a guest rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 13 reviews, which is better than 6% of rated hotels in Alnwick.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Shepherds Rest?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:30.

### Is there parking at The Shepherds Rest?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is The Shepherds Rest from the airport?

The nearest airport, Newcastle International Airport (NCL), is 41 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does The Shepherds Rest have?

The Shepherds Rest has 3 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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