a former coaching inn built about 200 years ago, the masons arms is 5 miles from alnwick, and serves substantial home-cooked meals prepared with the very best local produce. the masons arms is an ideal base for exploring the virtually undiscovered county of northumberland. the converted stables provide superb en suite accommodation with extensive private car parking. meals are served in the bar and the dining rooms. the most recent addition to the main building is a suite with private sitting room for 2, 3 or 4 guests. since december 2002, a new accommodation block has comprised 4 executive doubles and 2 executive suites.

road: from a1, two minutes. the hotel is in the heart of alnwick, just a few miles from the a1. from the a1, take the a1068 to alnwick. follow the signs for the town centre and go past bondgate tower. the hotel is on the right. from the northwest, follow the b6341 and follow signs to alnwick town centre. the hotel will be on your left parking: the hotel has spaces for approximately 20 cars. alternatively, there is a council car park at back of the hotel (costing approx. 1.80 gbp for 24 hours). rail: from alnmouth station, 5 minutes air: from newcastle international airport, 35 minutes.