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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!
Location
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.
Accommodation
The rooms at the Sportsman Hotel
have been decorated to emphasize the coastal location and
relaxed aura the hotel and surrounding countryside give. All
of the double en-suite rooms have fantastic solid oak beds
which really add to the feel of luxury. There are 12 rooms in
total, 8 of which look out over the spectacular coastline
including the spectacular ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle and the
testing 18 hole golf course to the front of the Hotel.
We have a variation of different room layouts to accommodate
single travellers, couples and families. Single travellers
unfortunately will have to pay a supplement depending upon
which room is available and time of stay.
Nine of the twelve rooms are en-suite, three have a shared
bathroom situated on the same landing but still offer
spectacular views and are offered at a better price.
The Restaurant
The
Sportsman restaurant has a modern bistro feel, being relaxed
and comfortable, incorporating an excellent alacarte menu with
a superb wine list offering twenty four specially selected
wines, such as Picpoul de Pinet, a fantastic white from the
Languedoc region or an excellent red from Antinori in Italy
such as Santa Christina.
The menu we offer is modern but in keeping with traditional
Northumberland ideas. We use only the freshest ingredients
from the local area and offer some of the finest sea food
available due to our consistent efforts to source only the
freshest produce. Quite often you will see Stan or Gary, two
local fishermen, coming through
the restaurant with their supply of the freshest seafood
imaginable.
Lobster, crab, langoustines, monkfish, lemon sole, halibut,
turbot, fresh cod or haddock and not to forget wild salmon or
sea trout quite often caught in Embleton Bay. Please see our
menu page! Examples of our favourite dishes: wild salmon
fillet served with a hot cucumber sauce and local Langoustines
flash fried with chilli, garlic and ginger, and for the more
traditionalist, Northumbrian Rib of Beef with baby carrots,
fine beans and creamed horseradish sauce cooked to perfection
by our in house chef Mr Kenneth Westbury.
The Autumn months are an excellent time to visit when a
roaring log fire is lit in the restaurant to warm the soul and
mellow the brandy in hand and add a touch of home to this
place of the elements.
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