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 in public areas.
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: property.
Dining Experience: The traditional and romantic restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian and gluten-free options for lunch and dinner. Film nights are also available.
Convenient Location: Located 61 km from Newcastle International Airport, the inn is near attractions such as Thirlwall Castle (3.2 km) and Housesteads Roman Fort (15 km). Free on-site parking is provided.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.5
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Peter
United Kingdom
“The staff were very friendly and helpful. The location was ideal, and the hotel was cosy, beautiful, and had a great atmosphere. The room was clean and comfortable, and the breakfast was excellent with a good range of options.”
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Gareth
United Kingdom
“Situated in a fantastic location, the room was beautiful and well maintained. The restaurant and bar were also fantastic with great decor, staff were very welcoming and it felt a pleasure to relax in such a nice environment. The evening meal and...”
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Lucy
United Kingdom
“Clean and beautiful. Staff lovely location amazing”
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Wendy
United Kingdom
“Carol and Gary are wonderful Hosts, the breakfast was great and the beds comfortable”
Richard
United Kingdom
“Gary is a legend. Perfect Hadrian’s Wall walk stop over”
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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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Company review score: 9.6Based on 257 reviews from 1 property
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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
Blenkinsopp Castle Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
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.
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