Recent press coverage in the Telegraph,Guardian, Fabulous Magazine, Living North etc. for the delicious food, ambiance and views of Embleton Bay, voted one of the best beaches in Britain and recently featured in Vogue. For those who wish to be both at the hub of bustling market-town Alnwick, whilst enjoying some countryside peace and quiet, The Sportsman Inn is for you. Immersed amongst infinite natural beauty and lush, organic greenery you will feel as if you are the epicentre of all tranquillity. Whether you are a hardened cynic, an old romantic, a lover or simply a lover of food you a certain to find something to fall head-over-heels for. 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, the Sportsman offers many an aesthetic treasure. Like J. M. W Turner before you, you might by inspired to create your very own Impressionist masterpiece! 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 review, perhaps due to its locally sourced, freshly prepared eclectic and delicious menu specialising in the freshest seafood not to mention the luxurious setting! The Sportman Inn offers endless adventures, with plenty more in the pipe-line. If you love a casual, friendly place where the rooms are perfect, the log fire is roaring and the food is mouth-watering, this might just be the place youve been looking for. Winner of the Northumberland food awards 09. We are a no nonense Inn with a few quirks here and there due to the age and position of the building. The bathrooms have been recently refurbished with new showers and re tiled. 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.
