The Sportsman Hotel truly is a coastal gem! Just ask the cast of the T.V series Distant Shores. This is where they decided to put their feet up and relax after a long hard days filming. Originally two houses, Barnett and Dunstanburgh; before it was converted into a guesthouse 35 years ago.
The Sportsman offers unparalleled views of the coast of Northumberland , stretching between the fishing village of Craster to the South and the old white washed village of Newton-by-the-sea to the North.
Directly to the East, the Sportsman has views of Embleton Bay, where cobles rest in the summer for their catch of sea trout and salmon, overshadowed by the spectacular ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle.
The turret attached to the South side of the building has quite a significance to the hotel as it was from here that J.W Turner is reported to have worked on his painting of the castle and possibly stayed at this location on his infamous tour of the North.
We are hoping to incorporate this turret into a very special occasion private dining area for guests who want total privacy whilst enjoying a special reserved menu of local specialities and distinct wines, their own choice of music and a private waiter. Out of all the hotels in Alnwick, we try very hard to make you, our guest, feel very comfortable and relaxed.Our aim is to make you have the most memorable stay at the Sportsman and wish you a very happy holiday in Northumberland and hope you will return year after year!We are literally a 10 minute drive from the historic town of Alnwick but we offer the guest the best of both worlds over looking the wild Northumberland coastline with a view that according to the local estate agent is the best in Northumberland.
Please see our gallery page for local photographs taken by our friends of the castle and beach in front of our hotel. |
