The Anchor Inn

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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.5

Set in an 18th-century coaching inn, The Anchor Inn offers free Wi-Fi, home-cooked food and luxury rooms with scenic views. The inn is located in Whittonstall, on the border of Northumberland and Durham. The elegant bedrooms each have a marble bathroom with fluffy robes, a power shower and hair straighteners. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee facilities with mineral water. The Anchor Inn restaurant serves classic British cuisine using locally sourced ingredients. There are 2 cozy bars with exposed beams and stone walls, and hearty cooked breakfasts are available daily. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, The Anchor is a 30-minute drive from Newcastle Upon Tyne. There is free on-site parking, and Northumberland National Park is within a 25-minute drive.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Birgit
United States United States
“Great staff. Beautiful views. Easy parking. Room was very comfortable and the food was great for dinner and breakfast”
Hjp123
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely. Stay, the room was clean the bed was comfy the staff were first class the food was excellent. Can honestly say it was brilliant and would definitely recommend. We would certainly book here again. Thank you”
Beverly
United States United States
“Lovely property, beautiful rural setting, comfortable room, wonderful meals, great staff”
Avril
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were very helpful, the on sight restaurant was very good. Bedroom on the front road was a bit noisy in the morning, but did not bother us as we always carry ear plugs.”
Fiona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Huge spacious luxury room with a very comfortable bed. Great shower great views . Spotlessly clean. Good menu choice . Chicken and mushroom homemade pie was lovely.”
Linda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stayed two nights and had a lovely time. Really liked the Inn, staff were very friendly, everywhere was very clean and our room was really cosy and had a wonderful view. The beds were very comfortable, plenty of pillows and cushions. Tea making...”
Leonie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The food was absolutely delicious. It was the biggest fish and chip portions that we have ever had. Crispy batter and home cut double fried chips. Northumbrian steak with blue cheese sauce was also fantastic.”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Anchor Inn is in a lovely location with beautiful views,well placed to go out exploring the area. The bedroom was a really good size,very comfortable. The bar was always busy with drinkers and diners,excellent food served at night and also at...”
Vivien
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We’ve stayed a number of times and had no problems but sorry to say this time our room wasn’t up to the usual standard Cobwebs on the windows had to move ivy out the way to close window Sealant in the bathroom was all cracked Think we were...”
Stan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff could not do enough to help us have a n excellent,if brief stay. We would gladly book again”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    American • British • Italian • Pizza
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Anchor Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Bar

House rules

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From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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