White Swan Inn

We visited The White Swan at Waterford in Feb 2025 for the weekend. The overall experience was excellent. The food was exceptional, the accommodation as described. I would highly recommend this place and will be visiting again in the near future.

Went on the recommendation of some regulars and was not disappointed. Fantastic menu and everything we had was first class. Staff were great with the kids too. Only wish I hadn’t been driving, good selection of wines and all available by the glass, nice whiskey selection too.

Love this place! The rooms are cosy and the cake and tipple left daily are a lovely extra. Breakfast is superb and sets you up for your day's walking, then the food in the restaurant in the evening is absolutely fabulous. Take elasticated trousers 'cos you're definitely going to need them!

Wowzas ! I am a regular visitor to this part of the world, for various reasons. It's my favourite county in the UK, so never a chore ! This place is a game changer, and has become my new default place to stay. A two-night break with my mother; she booked it, and I am so glad she did. Warm welcome, great room. Lovely touches in the room such as cake and (I think) sloe gin. All super, but it's the food and the service which really shine here. A brillliant team of waiting staff, every one a pleasure. Not one interaction was iffy. That is a nod to both the quality of the staff themselves and the management's focus and attention. Food ! Woof !!! Total bravo to the kitchen staff. We had dinner two nights. In season ingredients, inventive combinations, beautiful presentation. Just great. A bonus point for the well designed wine list (from C&B), all wines available by the glass. That's delightful from a wine lover's perspective. Really impressive. Well done all concerned, I almost didn't want to write this review. Northumberland is the best-kept-secret in the UK and the fewer people who know the better. The White Swan is the best-kept-secret within the best-kept-secret. Maybe too much on the plate on occasion would be my only observation (not a complaint!)

Lovely food and accommodation. Having dined here last year,whilst staying nearby, we had great expectations. They were well and truly met. Our supper was excellent, the welcome warm, and the room very comfy. We were very happy to return there. Location is great for touring the area, Lindisfarne, Alnwick are very near. The inn is just off the Great North Road, very easy to find, with more than enough free car parking. We would be very happy to return. Strongly recommended.

The bedroom was very chilly considering how bad the month of May has been.It would have been nice to have had it warm on arrival. The food was good on the whole.Helpings very generous. The fruit at breakfast was somewhat unripe. Very friendly staff The atmosphere was good. Very conveniently situated as just off the A1