Book a room at The Cookie Jar and experience a little bit of unexpected cookie-ness.

Welcome to The Cookie Jar

Your cosy retreat in the heart of Alnwick, Northumberland. Formerly the Convent of Mercy, this historical building has been tastefully renovated into 11 luxurious rooms and suites, and offers all the home comforts you could need with an added little bit of unexpected cookie-ness.

Sleep like an angel

11 individual bedrooms, with unique character and named from the local area.

All rooms feature signature drench showers, stunning decor, Hypnos beds, deliciously scented toiletries from Penhaligon’s. And of course, home-made cookies.

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Divine Dining

At the rear of The Cookie Jar is our bistro. We serve afternoon tea and divine dishes in the evening.

This stunning space is also available for private dining, perfect for a group of family or friends. Our garden is also open in the warmer months.

See the Bistro

Glorious Alnwick

The Cookie Jar sits in Alnwick, the stunning, historical town in Northumberland. Both of these locations have an abundance of attractions for visitors to enjoy.

And after your day out, you can head back to us at The Cookie Jar, your cosy retreat.

Discover Alnwick & beyond

Reviews from our guests

  • star rating  Great few days in this beautifully appointed, friendly hotel - Great few days staying at The Cookie Jar in Alnwick. The best thing for me was the effort they have taken to make this the most beautifully decorated small hotel... read more

    avatar thumb FW
    February 1, 2026
  • star rating  Warm, welcoming, friendly and quality - beautiful - Celie, Lynne and Debbie, amongst all the other extremely welcoming staff, could not have looked after us better. Bruce had his first holiday and was spoiled rotten, and provided for... read more

    avatar thumb Heather G
    February 1, 2026
  • star rating  Great stay - We have just arrived back from our recent visit to the Cookie Jar and we definitely had a five star experience. Our room was warm and cosy, with an enormous... read more

    avatar thumb Willjack
    February 1, 2026
  • star rating  Lovely friendly hotel in an ideal location - Gorgeous hotel, beautifully refurbished from an old Covent. The staff were exceedingly friendly from the reception to the breakfast staff. It’s ideal for visiting the town and Alnwick castle.

    avatar thumb Adventurer755018
    January 1, 2026
  • star rating  Gem of a place - This is a gem of a place, cosy,friendly full of history a great location. Stones throw away from the castle and ideal for the lovely walks that surround the village.... read more

    avatar thumb Denise F
    January 1, 2026
  • star rating  Gift - We had afternoon tea here recently, very pleasant would thoroughly recommend.
    Staff very pleasant and attentive.

    avatar thumb Richard H
    January 1, 2026
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A cracker of a gift

Go on, treat someone special with a Cookie Jar Gift Voucher, available for a heavenly stay or divine dining, we’re sure it’s the perfect treat for a loved one.

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Find Us

The Cookie Jar
12 Bailiffgate
Alnwick
NE66 1LX
P. +44 (0)1665 510 465
E. hello@cookiejaralnwick.com


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