Name: Blenkinsopp Castle Inn
Address: Blenkinsopp Castle Inn, Blenkinsopp Castle Home Park, Greenhead, CA8 7JS, United Kingdom, Blenkinsopp Castle Inn, Blenkinsopp Castle Home Park, Northumberland, CA8 7JS, UK
Rating: 8.8

Blenkinsopp Castle Inn

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Blenkinsopp Castle Inn in Greenhead offers a 4-star bed and breakfast experience with a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy private bathrooms with garden views, ground-floor units, seating areas, and private entrances. Additional features include a patio and sofa bed. Dining Experience: The traditional and romantic restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian and gluten-free options. Lunch and dinner are available in a cosy setting. Convenient Location: Located 61 km from Newcastle International Airport, the inn is near attractions such as Thirlwall Castle (3 km) and Housesteads Roman Fort (15 km). Free on-site parking is provided. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the breakfast, attentive staff, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free parking available on-site

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Room type	Number of guests
Deluxe Double Room 1 double bed
Deluxe Twin Room 2 single beds
Deluxe Double Room 1 double bed
Large Double Room (2-4 Adults) 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed
Large Double Room (2-4 Adults) 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed
Deluxe Family Room 2 single beds and 1 large double bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Grant

United Kingdom

“The staff were incredibly friendly and really pleasant. My room was immaculate and had a good walk-in shower in a good size bathroom. Breakfast was huge and very tasty as was my supper. Will definitely be back again.”

Maurice

United Kingdom

“Comfortable rooms and quiet location for a great night's sleep.The food at the restaurant was really good , and generous portions. A good choice of breakfast was available”

Belinda

United Kingdom

“Clean and comfortable. Coordinated and quality interior design. Great food and very pleasant helpful staff.”

Sue

United Kingdom

“The staff were super friendly and nothing too much trouble. The room was lovely as was the food.”

Steve

Australia

“What a fabulous find for visiting Cumbria and Hadrian's wall. Staff were exceptional, friendly and professional. The Pub is cosey and welcoming. Food served was fabulous. Breakfast was very nice, Beds like sleeping in a cloud.”

Amanda

United Kingdom

“The building has loads of character and lots of history, with a small derelict castle section still standing.”

United Kingdom

“The decor was top notch, the beds were comfortable, especially after I'd walked 125 miles in a week along the Pennine Way. The showers were hot & it was great to be able to walk just a short way to the restaurant where the meals were good.”

United Kingdom

“Breakfast and dinner lovely, very generous portions. Room comfortable and great to have your own little patio area. Informative, lovely hosts.”

Anthony

United Kingdom

“A very good breakfast was included in out room rate. We ate in the restaurant on the evening of our arrival and the food and service was very good. The hotel doubles as a pub for the locals in the attached retirement complex and we got chatting...”

Gary

United Kingdom

“Very friendly staff and the food was Excellent. Great location too.”

Managed by Carol & Gary Stirling

Company review score: 9.6Based on 252 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Property information

Set in beautiful countryside between Greenhead and Haltwhistle, just off the A69 we are easily reached by all modes of transport and even on foot. Overlooking the Heritage site of Blenkinsopp Castle and set against the backdrop of historic Hadrian's Wall in the heart of the glorious unspoiled Northumbrian countryside. Blenkinsopp Castle Inn is a stunning coaching Inn steeped in history that dates back to the 13th Century. Oozing with history, it is the perfect place to relax and take advantage of our warm ambiance. A cosy traditional bar, with wooden beams and a roaring open fire. In our restaurant, we use a seasonal selection of local produce for breakfast, lunch, and evening meals. We are the perfect place to enjoy a meal with a good selection of wine and beverages to choose from. We have six en-suite Bed and Breakfast rooms.

Neighbourhood information

Blenkinsopp Castle Inn once was the coach houses belonging to Blenkinsopp Castle, a 14th century castle now left in ruin after a fire in the 1920's. Neighbouring a peaceful residential Home Park looking out across well kept trees, shrubs and hybrid rhododendrons it is the picture of serenity. A pet friendly area with eight acres of high ground overlooking the estate which is ideal for exercising the dog while getting a breath of fresh Northumbrian air.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Restaurant #1

Cuisine
British
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Traditional • Romantic
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00

Check-out

From 09:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.