The Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel

Location: The hotel is situated in a quiet village near beaches, castles , and coastal trails, offering easy access to natural attractions and historical sites.

The hotel was conveniently located for us as we were walking a section of the coast path. We opted for a larger room, which was indeed large, but was rather 'tired' . It was billed as a 'large village view room' but in fact its two windows both overlooked a road junction. Staff were pleasant and helpful and breakfast was adequate, but the evening meals were poor. We did not feel that the hotel offered value for money, perhaps partly due to the fact that there is no competition. We would not return.

Went for a last minute lunch with my parents and it could not be faulted. My parents had crab sandwiches with a side of onion rings and fries, I (the picky one) had the burger. The 2 women that served us were brilliant. They were clearly busy getting things done behind the scenes but they were still attentive, funny and welcoming - so much so I joked and asked if they had any jobs as it is rare to come across staff with a sense of humour and strong work ethic in the hospitality industry. My parents said the crab sandwiches were the best they’ve had in the area - full of fresh crab meat - “crammed” as they said. The homemade slaw seemed to have a hint of curry to it which my mum said made it delicious. I had the burger which was cooked to perfection along with the chunky chips. The portions were massive and worth every penny paid. I know I don’t need to eat for a couple of days! Looking forward to return for an evening meal and Sunday lunch!