The Sportsman Inn is truly a coastal gem for the delicious food, ambiance and views of Embleton Bay. For those who wish to be both at the hub of bustling market-town Alnwick, while enjoying some countryside peace and quiet, The Sportsman Inn is for you.

The Sportsman Inn is located only 10 minutes away from the innumerable attractions of Alnwick (including Dunstanburgh Castle) and situated directly behind what was once voted the most beautiful beach in England.

Our rooms feature quixotic views of the sprawling Northumberland countryside and Embleton Bay through large panelled windows. Rooms contain solid French oak beds with heavy Egyptian cotton sheets lit by one touch lights creating an ambient glow. Superior rooms boast a delightful separate lounge with leather settee and solid, wood furniture. Our newly refurbished bathrooms with the softest of bath towels. Another superior room has a roll-top, stand alone bath.

Our hotel restaurant has been the toast of many a restaurant reviews, perhaps due to its locally sourced, freshly prepared eclectic and delicious menu specialising in the freshest seafood and luxurious setting.

We face East so the full force of the North sea can pound our building and gales are quite frequent.,If you like a place that is truly wild with imaginative wines friendly staff,seafood that has just been landed and is to die for but dont mind the odd creaking floorboard then this is the place for you.