Yet again a return trip to The Shepherds Rest was a real pleasure. We brought others from our family to taste the delicious Sunday Carvery and sample Bob the landlord and his banter! There is always such a friendly welcome and a cosy atmosphere to enjoy. The staff obviously enjoy making sure everyone who visits wants to come back. Keep... More

It's was a beautiful sunny day today & I was out for a drive with my children when we stumbled across The Shepherds Rest, on Alnwick Moor. We entered the bar & were immediately made to feel very welcome by the friendly landlord Bob. He served us some drinks then showed us to a vacant table. We were then told... More

I found my stay at The Shepherds Rest to be very enjoyable. The welcome from Bob was above and beyond expectations. He is a brilliant character and my boyfriend and I really enjoyed talking to him. The food was also really good and there was plenty of it. I would definitely recommend this place. If i am passing again I... More

My wife and I visited recently for Sunday lunch on our way up to Scotland. We found it very warm and welcoming and the food was great. The landlord and staff were very friendly and we will definitely drop in again.

Arrived at the campsite about 7.30pm in March 2013 and was welcomed by Bob the owner. We had a quite comfortable drink in the bar and retired for the night. Toilet and shower facilities are adequate for a CL site they are very clean and tidy. Chatting with Bob the next day was a pleasure as he makes you feel... More

Not been in for a year or so but upon return (Sunday March 3) we found Bob very much still on form and as usual, he kept us chuckling along with the quick-fire banter. Like a proper old school landlord of yore; you know, the ones we had before the corporates took over and gave all the kids those till... More

Campsite: This is a 5 pitch site attached to the Shepherds Rest. We arrived on a wet November day but with hard standing for the camper van there wasn't a problem accessing pitch. Toilet and shower facilities are adequate and indeed for a CL site they amply met their intended purpose. We had an evening meal at the pub which... More

The site is in a lovely position. it was a very easy tow and easy to find, The pub was friendly and we especially liked the quix. An easy walk to Alnwick and beautiful beaches at Alnmouth, Alnwick and Cragside also a must

Visitng family in the area and needing B&B for two nights. Bob - the Landlord - provided a warm welcome and great value at £65 pn. Nothing was too much trouble - he even provided food on the Sunday evening especially for us and gave us his petrol discount voucher !! The huge breakfasts meant we had to go without... More