Cottage Inn in Northumberland

After some fun trying to find the car park, we were welcomed to a friendly Inn used by the locals, the rooms are all on a single ground floor and separate from the bar and restaurant so there is no noise. The rooms have all that you need and are very clean, we stayed 3 days and ate in the bar area every night the food portions are huge and we did not have a starter, every dish we had was freshly prepared and could not be faulted. (Try the fish and chips) Breakfast is good but there is not a continental type option. The bar serves a good selection of beers including local real ales. All the staff were friendly and attentive we will certainly return

After going to the very expensive and overrated Jolly Fisherman down the road in Craster we decided to follow a local residents advice and try here for a Sunday Lunch. They have plenty of tables and friendly staff. We ordered drinks at the bar which were put on our table tab, very reasonable. We had 2 veggie roasts and 2 meat roasts. Lots of the plate with a decent helping of gravy and a separate dish of veg. We did think the veg needed to be cooked a little more and the mash was a tad stodgy. But that's us picking fault if we must. The portions were such that we didn't have room for pudding! This was cheaper than the Jolly Fisherman and better portions and quality, we won't go back there now we've sampled the Cottage Inn. Just could have done with popping the heating on as the back room with the bar was a little cold, just needed an hour before opening to warm it through.

Popular and deservedly so. Nice atmosphere, standard pub grub menu but done very well and at very reasonable cost. Large and small portions available. Service was efficient and friendly. Booking ahead is advisable. Dogs welcome , not just tolerated.

Great food and warm friendly staff Don’t miss popping up n The Cottage for food when visiting Craster. What a great place and reasonable prices. Large price rations of good quality food. What a contrast to The Jolly Fisherman in Craster.

Had dinner with family here in the slightly quirky Hotspur room and thoroughly enjoyed the meal. Staff were friendly and service good. There was plenty of choice on the menu. Dishes were generously served, lovely and hot and very tasty. Can't ask for more and we will certainly return when in the area.

It's a good while since we came here and it certainly didn't dissapoint. I looked at the reviews and couldn't work out why people wrote reviews praising the place and commenting that they welcomed their dogs and sorted their food intolerances and yet only gave four stars. The dining room is really quirky with its Percy Hotspur mural (it's the Hotspur room!) The wonderful staff were straight in there getting our drinks and gave us enough time to choose what to eat. Its a great menu with plenty of choice. We were hungry after a busy day so skipped the starters but ordered a couple of sides to share. We didn't really need them because the portions were generous. The meals were first class and the cherry on the top was the bill. 60 pounds for 3 meals, 2 sides and 3 drinks was very reasonable. Will certainly return and happy recommend it. Once again thanks to the staff for friendly and efficient service

Instantly felt friendly and relaxed, excellent service, polite and helpful staff nothing was too much trouble, very clean hotel and food cooked to perfection.

A friendy and relaxed restaurant which we would revisit. We went for Sunday lunch which was home cooked, lovely fresh veg and good sized portions. One of our party has food intolerances which were accommodated well. Plenty of locals here which is always a good sign.

Visited when staying in the area and selected purely by chance. We were not disappointed. All four of us had different things to eat and we all commented on how nice the food was. There was plenty to choose from and while we were not expecting Michelin Star quality we were extremely pleased with the quality of our selections. The portion size was possibly a bit too big, but that can never be a complaint. The cost was very reasonable, especially compared to some other over-priced pretentious restaurants in the area, and we enjoyed our meal so much that we returned the following day. The place is dog-friendly but it looked as if there were plenty of spots where dog owners were not placed so everyone was looked after. Good service, good food, decent price, what's not to like.

Great food, friendly service. Four of us plus dog were given a friendly welcome. Good range of food options, including desserts. Highly recommended.

Our go to Sunday lunch, the homemade Yorkshire's are delicious. Staff are polite and friendly. I had the large leg of lamb and would highly recommend, the meat was tender.

We stayed for three nights bed and breakfast. Also had two evening meals. It is in a lovely situation. The Inn is used by locals for meals and it is best to book ahead for evening meals. The breakfast and meals were excellent. Even on a Monday evening the restaurant was full. Rooms were first class. Staff were excellent too! Good walking area. Just 15 minutes walk to Craster. The hotel is dog friendly.

We had a 2 night stay at The Cottage Inn for bed &breakfast and we also ate there in the evening. What a wonderful break! Less than a mile from Craster but such a quiet location. Very comfortable and Immaculately clean room. The food in the bar/restaurant is excellent, this is not a gastro pub - they serve lovely hearty good quality food and very reasonably priced as are the bar prices. The Harry Hotspur restaurant has beautiful murals by a local artist depicting Harry Hotspur's life - really interesting. Breakfast was delicious with a very full cooked menu choice as well as the usual breakfast bar. Absolutely lovely bread for toast -was obviously local and was delicious! Deb and her team could not be more helpful and go out of their way to accommodate all needs. We will definitely be back.

My sister and I have stayed at the cottage inn several times before and she discovered it a good few years ago. We both went for 4 nights over Christmas with our partners and our dogs. It was really lovely 😍 a warm welcome from Deborah, her husband and staff. The rooms are cosy and clean, the beds are comfortable and big, you have everything you need for your stay. Christmas Dinner was beautiful and an absolute bargain! No stress, no problems at all. Really enjoyed the day, nothing is too much trouble. Only downside was coming home. Thank you all for a lovely Christmas brake and smidge the little dog who gets misunderstood 😊

Another lovely meal at this friendly restaurant/pub. I had the liver and bacon on a bed of mashed potato with fresh steamed vegetables and it was absolutely delicious and my partner had Hunters chicken with chunky chips and she said it was really lovely.

Excellent accommodation. Friendly staff and superb food. Very good value for money. We will return soon.

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal here on Saturday. We shared kipper pate, husband had burger, I had seafood mornay with chips and veg and we shared caramel apple Betty with ice cream. Half a Guinness and blackcurrant and soda and was £46. Very tasty and large portions. One thing that swayed us was the reasonable prices in comparison to other local pubs. Homely feel but the only thing I would have said is that the staff could have been a little friendlier. A little run down inside but can’t fault the food! Would definitely return.

I've just read the review I did on The Cottage on our last trip to Craster, in 2021, when I commented that we were unlikely to return. 2 years later, having checked the menu and mixed reviews of the nearby inn, I read the recent reviews for the Cottage and decided to give it another try, this time with friends. What shrewd move that was!! 3 of us shared the fish platter (a first for me!) and went on to try the liver and bacon (a real rarity for my wife!!) We all were really impressed. The service was welcoming, friendly and efficient, no undue delays, a really pleasant experience, so different to our last visit. So good we returned again for the last night of our stay - enough said?

We have eaten here several times before, and we have always enjoyed the food.We called this time during our summer holidays and once again the food was absolutely delicious. Both the food and the drink is very reasonable. The staff are very friendly. Basically good, good, good!

I visited this pub after a coastal walk with family and friends with our dogs . We sat in the garden throughout the afternoon. The staff were friendly and even made us aware of a local dog that was a little nasty who sits with owner outside the door to the garden. We decided to stay for dinner and asked staff if we could be found a table which they sorted for us in the conservatory. We ordered our food 6 starters 6 mains . These were not only piping hot but were also delivered together and with a smile. The quality of the food was outstanding and portions were generous. The cost of the food on the menu was also affordable. Would definitely visit again if on holiday in the area in the future.

Well yes, very good actually. It was a very pleasant surprise eating here. Food was hot, freshly made, tasty, very reasonable portions and, believe it or not, reasonably priced. You can't ask for much more than that! Service was also very good and quick. It has a pretty good menu, with a range of options. I'll definitely be going back. Oh yes, it also has a good variety of beer. Overall definitely worth 5/5 in my opinion, far better value than the Jolly fisherman (or not so jolly)

Staff were lovely, just not enough of them, our poor server was doing everyone’s job. As a result, food was mediocre sadly, as we had heard good things from friends who had eaten there earlier in the year

Delicious sea food platter at a very reasonable price for a starter. However , it was huge and we had ordered mains which we definitely didn’t need. When we ordered inhale asked for a 20 min break between courses but sadly this didn’t happen. Our starter plates were cleared and the mains brought out. Could not do the mains justice. Overall decent food and drinks which were reasonably priced. Definitely worth a visit but beware of portion sizes.

Lovely hotel in great surroundings Stayed for 2 nights B&B and had 2 evening meals. Rooms spotless with plenty of room , hot water and overlooking huge beer garden. Food excellent and plentiful. Staff lovely and very accommodating. Perfect for visiting Alnwick castle and gardens. Bambrough Castle, Craster and Seahouses.

This was a great place for an evening meal. Plenty of parking. The staff were very friendly. The bar area was busy but a great atmosphere. The dining room is comfortable and the food was very reasonably priced. I would definitely return for evening meal.

Popped in lunch and a drink during the week with our two dogs. Lovely roast lamb baguettes with homemade chips. Decent pint of ale, with a good selection of other drinks on offer. Very dog friendly inside and out. Huge beer garden and a large car park.

What you see is what you get. Good pub food, sensibly priced with no pretence but the quality is good and the service very professional and friendly Many a lesson can be learnt by other pubs and restaurants in the area who pretend to be what they are not

Had been recommended to visit by a mate, and certainly wasn't disappointed. Great fish & chips and a cracking pint. What's not to like ?

This lovely country pub is dog friendly & has a huge garden at the rear for summer dining. My daughter & I visited for both lunch & dinner & all four meals were delicious & excellent value for money. We will certainly be returning on...

Went to the cottage inn while staying at a nearby campsite, we have been before so knew it was good, booked early to avoid disappointment. Our selection was scampi and beer battered haddock, which is pretty standard pub grub..we were surprised that it came out in 5mins so not cooked fresh.. Wasn't the best food and was a let down.. We went to another nearby pub the next day which was a lot better. Need to buck up a bit

Perfect balance of the feel of a pub and great food at a great price. Stayed in a cottage stones throw away and made to feel welcome. Staff were friendly and the food was great. Reasonable price and plenty of it. Big shout to the...

Fabulous pub, friendly staff who were willing to change things around on the menu and very reasonably priced. Dog friendly too. Lively place on a Wednesday night

Enjoyed an evening meal here whilst staying nearby. Staff were friendly and service good. Lots of options on the menu. Food was nicely cooked, tasty and portions generous. Will certainly visit again.

This was the absolute highlight of a seven-day walking holiday along the Northumbrian coast path. A great selection of local ales, with a beautiful beer garden, in a very quiet rural location. Dinner and breakfast were both outstanding, and our room was huge and very...

Two Blokes doing the St Oswald's Way walk, Seahouses to Craster leg. It's about a mile from Craster but there wasn't much choice. First impressions were a bit doubtful on check-in as there were a couple of chaps by the bar who'd obviously been there...

After having walked to Craster to realise all restaurants stopped walkins at 3.30pm was delighted to find the Cottage Inn started serving meals again at 5.30pm. Good menu, good prices, good service. Lovely beer garden. Went for Craster Kipper Pate, Fishcakes, Boullenbaise and the special...

A must visit if your in the area. Great beer garden to the rear ( draped in Sunshine ) , reasonably priced drinks served off a very friendly & helpful barman. Into the restaurant to be served off a lovely pleasant young lady ( it...

Lovely food, friendly people and a great atmosphere, what's not to like. This is a very convivial, dog friendly hotel in a lovely setting.

We booked a table 2.5.22 as recommended by the caravan site we were staying at. We looked at the menu online & were salivating all afternoon in anticipation. What a very disappointing last night of our trip….we didn’t receive a warm welcome at all. Despite...

My wife and myself called in here after a walk from Craster to Dunstanburgh Castle. The young lady greeted us with a very friendly manner and did a sterling job serving drinks, taking food orders, delivering said orders and clearing up. Despite being on her...

Good for food & Drink and at a reasonable price. Coal fire and Dog Friendly in the bar area. Staff friendly and helpful. Book a table to be sure

The portions are huge, and the service is really quick. We were so impressed that we have booked to come back in a couple of months to stay for two days

The Cottage inn is very clean, friendly staff however they need a good chef the food is not great I would say below average. My Steak pie was cold had to send it back, my wifes was warm she should have sent her back also.

A comfortable stay, with good food, the only downside to this visit was that the bathroom was looking quite tired and the sink was loose. Like all hospitality during this time the staff were extremely busy due to the shortage of people being able to...

We used the restaurant 4 times in a week. Good selection of dishes, very good quality with good service. Excellent value with 2 main courses and bottle of wine for around £35. Only downside can be the odd yappy dog.

Small traditional place offering plenty of places to eat including a conservatory, beer garden, bars and roofed courtyard. On a Sunday the menu is more limited than through the week but we had a good fresh haddock and chips (light tempura style batter, thickly cut...

having read the menus online we were very excited to be going for lunch whilst on holiday as a large family group, we were surprised when 12 of us could book in so easily, having arrived we received a very sparse menu choice compared to...

Called in as we were staying in the village. Two real ales on tap, neither kept very well. Big garden and kids play area but we will not be coming back.

Absolutely delicious food. Fresh, perfectly prepared and cooked, with impeccable service which comes with a smile! The dining and outside areas are very clean and well presented. I wholeheartedly recommend this excellent inn. We have already visited three times and have not had a single...

First time we've visited the Cottage Inn and had a lovely meal with excellent friendly service. Will definitely visit when in the area again.

I called here today with my husband for lunch. Haven’t been for ages with Covid etc but I wasn’t disappointed. Proficient and polite staff who couldn’t have been more welcome and attentive, literally nothing was too much trouble for them. We both had crab mayonnaise...

Unfortunately I couldn't even tell you if the food is nice because my family were left waiting over an hour and still no food arrived. Seemed understaffed, hard to get the attention of the staff that were there. Very disappointing and left all hungry and...

We went with family. Total of 4 adults and 1 child plus 3 dogs. Staff were so welcoming and friendly. Service was excellent and very timely. Food was amazing and very reasonable. Everyone in our party were complimentary of the experience. Nice drinks and food...

Travelled up to Alnwick for a wedding, so booked myself into the Cottage Inn on Sunday for dinner. Lovely grounds, and staff were friendly. Good price for a very large and delicious scampi with homemade chips. Just what I needed. Slight wait at the end...

Attempted to book a table on 2 occasions on our first stay in Craster, we thought this meant a quality dining experience could be expected. Unfortunately this was not to be the case. Prices for an apparently quality establishment seemed reasonable, surroundings were very acceptable...

Visited the cottage in today for Sunday lunch, food was very tasty, staff were lovely and friendly and the premises was covid safe. Would definitely recommend for people looking for good food and a relaxing venue.

Absolutely terrible meal. Scampi full of oil, chips like they’d already been cooked then reheated. Steak not cooked well. Brownie like a dry bit of cake. Staff very slow to serve. Wine plonked in the table not opened ... no ice bucket until asked Last...

After reading the reviews we were looking forward to eating here but the meal was very poor. Seafood mornay was bland and tasteless with no herbs or more subtle flavourings, the accompanying seasonal vegetables were frozen carrots, cauliflower and peas. My husband had fishcakes and...

Had lunch here on our last holiday day. Still 'outside only' but the garden is extensive and they have a heated patio area. Staff are very friendly and the food is good value. Well organised for toilets via one-way system. Would definitely visit again if...

We're staying locally and decided to go for an evening meal for my wife's birthday.Five adults is an odd number to host with tables for four, but they managed it well. The pub is clean, spacious and friendly staff are on hand.I had the Ribeye steak which was lovely and my wife had the Seafood Mornay which, she said, was excellent. In fact, between the five of us, we sampled five different meals off the menu, all really high quality.Naturally, a local ale had to be sampled, and the Northern Pale is a true delight!All in all, a very pleasant meal and not at a ridiculous price.

Excellent food at.good prices. If it wasn't on menu staff could try.to accommodate. Nice bar.area and dog friendly. Staff were excellent

We were staying nearby, and booked a table for our last night in the area. First the good points. There was a Test and Trace check in at the entrance. (QRcode). The staff directed us well on arrival, and we were shown a table in a spacious area, tables well distanced. The staff were all wearing masks. Drinks were brought quickly, and prices were reasonable. We had ice cream for desert, which was locally made and very nice. The puddings also looked good. Now for the not so good bits. The waitress who served us seemed to be in a huge hurry all the time, which was a bit off putting. It felt like they wanted rid of us as soon as possible. Not the right ambience for a relaxing night out. The place wasn’t busy, so why the rush we couldn’t make out. The food arrived very quickly, far too fast for it to have been freshly prepared. I had the “signature dish” a salmon and prawn dish in sauce which was watery and inedible. My partner had fish and chips, which was running in water. I assume they fried fish before it was properly thawed? The flesh on the fish was grey. The place is very large, with children’s play area outside. Plenty of parking. I imagine pre Covid it would have been a buzzing family pub with typical pub food. The decor and lighting in the dining room was bright, lots of central lights blaring. There were candles on the tables, but these were not lit. Not the right choice for us, as we were seeking a decent restaurant evening meal experience. I imagine if we had chosen something easier to heat and serve like pie and chips it would have been ok.

Directed to this place because busy in Craster. Seems weird arriving on an unmade road through dense trees. Inside is large but there is also a covered outdoor seating area. Menu is classic pub grub but it is well done. Generous portions and quick service by friendly staff

Excellent food and good prices. Good portion sizes. Will definitely be back. We had the steak pie with veg and chips . The veg was cooked perfectly and the pie was delicious

Lovely atmosphere, clean, good food, excellent quick service and friendly staff. Will definitely be coming back.

Good pub food, would especially recommend the sticky toffee pudding - very moist and lots of sauce! Also great portions wkth the kids menu. It wouldn’t hurt it the staff smiled more though and if they turned the tv off which just had the news on.

Ate here several times during a stay in the area. The Inn is approached down a woodland track off the main road int Craster. Food was always tasty and well-cooked, the service was excellent and the staff very friendly. The siganture dish of Seafood Mornay is delicious. Importantly, in this day and age, the covid-19 precautions are very thorough and yet reasonably unobtrusive.

Really good meal had, extremely friendly service, a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Bar offers very good choice of beers.

A pleasant welcome and a lovely meal. We had the Seafood Mornay and The Angus Burger both of which were very enjoyable.The car park was down a very unlikely looking little track to a nice woodland carpark. We stayed overnight in the camper. And very peaceful it was too :-)Highly recommended.

Food was very good. Served hot and without too much wait. Service could have been a bit better. I felt we were in a transport caff with the food just plonked down in front if us rather than being served to us. The waitress was quite pleasant though, and smiled when she came to the table, all in all a quite good evening. Local beer was good.

We noticed this Inn advertised near the stone arch approaching Craster and decided to give it a try and were so pleased we did In contrast to the queues which abounded in Craster we were welcomed here without a reservation and treated to a delicious lunch at an exceptionally reasonable priceI had the chicken in pepper sauce and my wife had liver Service was friendly and efficient and the restaurant comfortable despite the Covid precautions Don't queue for ages in Craster for a meal, try the Cottage Inn. You will not be disappointed

Just had takeaway fish and chips from the Cottage which were absolutely amazing. As regular visitors in ‘ good times’ it’s lovely to know we can have The Cottage good food at home. Well done everyone and stay safe

We returned here last weekend with a group of friends and had a brilliant weekend. The hotel had been redecorated since our last visit .Our room was very comfortable and warm and the large comfy bed ensured a great nights sleep. The food was excellent, breakfast was freshly cooked to order and the evening meals were delicious. The owners are friendly and hospitable , and nothing is too much trouble . The hotel is dog friendly, which is a huge bonus! An excellent location for walking and visiting this area of outstanding beauty.

On a cold, icy evening after exploring the beaches of Northumberland in hail and wind, we were very happy to have dinner at this excellent pub. We walked into a bar with fire and a really warm welcome.At this time of year, there's no need to book. The place is very dog friendly.The menu is extensive, and there are specials too. The kipper pate was both lovely and large. We had the home made steak and ale pie and the home made chicken Kiev. Both were excellent. Really excellent. Finally, we shared beautiful profiteroles which again were just perfect.This is an excellent stop for a good value, tasty dinner.

Always an excellent meal from this cosy little restaurant. Being local we regularly visit and are never disappointed

We had passed two closed pubs on our quest for lunch!! So when we spotted the sign to The Cottage Inn we were not hopeful that it would be open.....having followed the directions on the road we found ourselves on a winding drive through a wood to get there!! But it turned out to be just what we wanted, there were others there ( out of season) and the atmosphere was lovely. The food was delicious with a good range and I can honestly say the best jacket potato I have ever had!!!!I would recommend this pub although it probably gets really busy in the summer months.

First time we have decided to go away over Christmas and decided to book Christmas Day lunch at the Cottage Inn as it was close by where we were staying. The day started well with a walk on the beach at Low Newton with our dog in beautiful sunshine. However our experience at the Cottage Inn was very disappointing. We arrived in the bar expecting to be greeted with a warm Happy Christmas but got nothing from the person behind the bar - not even a greeting. Left standing around waiting to be welcomed and shown to our table and perhaps having our coats taken. However nothing like that. Eventually a member of staff pointed out our table and we were eventually served with a glass of Bucks Fizz. My wife was served with the "Luxury Prawn Cocktail" but there was nothing luxury about it. In fact it was served with little or no Marie Rose Sauce and we had to ask for some. This was brought but without any apology. The main course of Roast Turkey was served luke warm and we had to ask for it to be heated up. I had selected the cheese board which comprised of 4 chunks of cheese. No explanation as to what the cheeses were but guessing stilton and 3 other hard cheeses - certainly very disappointed not to have been given a better selection. There was no table service for drinks and when ordered from bar I was asked for table number - I had no idea of number. When I asked for the bill we said to the waitress how disappointed we were with the meal but received no apology. Overall a poor dining experience but even worse an experience totally lacking of any Christmas atmosphere. Will certainly not be returning here.

A lovely pub with friendly staff. Very nice food and a good selection of drinks. It has a very large beer garden also. Ideal if you are staying at Proctor Steads caravan park.

Arrived on the off chance for Sunday lunch, made very welcome and a table for four arranged. All four of us had a different choice and neither of us could fault what we had. Service was prompt and friendly. Good Food and value for money. Thank you.

Good food at big proportions excellent willing staff, speedy service and varied menu make sure you go hungry

Lovely setting. Lots of parking. Friendly efficient staff and excellent food at sensible prices. What more is there to say. After a couple of evenings that were ‘not wonderful ‘ this was great.

We visited for a late lunch after recommendation from a friend. I was expecting great things. Anyhow. Great we didn’t get, we did get decent. So I cannot complain. Large Haddock and Chips. Haddock was overcooked, the chips were lovely and the tarter sauce was catering, not homemade, which does make all the difference, especially when your paying £13 for it for your lunch. The Chicken Pesto was alright. Like I said, a decent pub in a lovely area. Would I recommend it myself. No, but I also wouldn’t knock it as been substandard. Perfectly acceptable and nice surroundings.

Every time we come to the Alnwick area our kids ask if we can eat here. Apart from the great play area for the kids the food is good, the staff friendly and service good.

Decent Sunday lunch. Staying in the area and dropped in a couple of times for a pint with the dog which was attacked on both occasions by the jack russel at the bar. The dog owner almost seemed proud the dog had attacked. Not sure if it was the owner. On last occasion it nipped our dog. No apology. Other than than ...

We went for a long walk to Dunstanburgh castle with 2 young children. After the walk we considered the jolly fisherman but were put off by recent reviews and a pretentious menu.

I confess here I can't remember what the Cottage Inn call their "signature dish" but it's mixed seafood in a fantastic white sauce (hence my ref to chowder) and it really was worth ordering! My partner also stated her "homemade fishcake" was also superb so all in all a fantastic find for any seafood fan!

We stopped off for a meal here with he grandkids and the dog after a day at Embleton. Dogs are very welcome and our collie Zac soon made himself at home. Friendly staff and a good atmosphere. Talked to a couple of the locals and a couple on holiday from New Zealand while waiting for our meals. The wait was worthwhile as the seafood platters were huge and delicious. This is a real gem a lovely country pub with a warm welcome.

Booked here for an evening meal. Service was slow, but perfectly friendly. The food was homemade and nice, homemade chips and crab cakes. Good knowledge of allergens in the food. The venue itself was tired and dreary, with little ambience. It took us back to the 70’s. If this pub had an update would try again. Would I recommend it - no...... There are too many good pubs and restaurants around this area, which make you pleased you tried them, this place was not one of those.... Sorry .....

the wife had a panini which was very nice and I had a chicken bagette which was also very nice with a load of meat in side chips also good a lot of places up here tend to over cook the chips but not here or at least this day, nice place too, bread fresh and beer good , would go back again

Wy wife and I stayed at the Cottage Inn for a week over 20 years ago, and last weekend we returned for the first time since then. In many ways it's hardly changed - it's still a homely, friendly place, set amidst lovely mature trees. We had a really nice, plain pub dinner - the starter of kipper pate was lovely, full of flavour. My wife then had a chicken and mushroom pie - the size of a small planet and delicious - while I had crab and salmon fishcakes which were also very tasty. I think there's an issue with the chips - they were very dark brown and flacid, not pale brown and crisp. Now this isn't a criticism - as far as I'm concerned their appearance wasn't a problem because they were very tasty - but I can imagine other people being a bit put off by them. We were both very full so we declined a dessert. The service was friendly and prompt - there was no sign of the problems reported by other people - and the bill proved it was really good value. All-in-all we had a lovely evening, and we departed resolving that it won't be another 20 years before we go back again!

We had a good value evening meal here on our recent trip to Craster (group of 8 - about £150). Very nice fish pie, reasonable veggie options, standard pub fare.

We visited as a large family party and experienced very poor service. The food service was chaotic (despite us pre-ordering the food) such as roast dinners arriving with vegetables/roast potatoes missing. When these things were requested we found the staff to be very surly and certainly no apologies offered. A couple of members of our party are using crutches and require disabled toilets but it turns out the Cottage Inn does not cater for people with disabilities and they don't have a disabled toilet. I questioned this with a member of staff and she didn't seem to understand that they should have a disabled toilet and offered us the use of a toilet in one of the bedrooms but she acknowledged they weren't disabled toilets. The toilets were incredibly hard for the crutch users to access. Very undignified. Food was generally ok. Play area and grounds are very nice.

Large pub with a lovely big woodland carpark and good kids play area. We were on our way to Craster and the motorhome wouldn't have fitted under the stone archway to Craster so asked if we could park up there for a couple of hours then come back for lunch - they were happy to oblige. Good to be able to take the dog in with us and the food was really good. Good vegetarian options too. Glad we didn't fit under the arch :-)

Another lovely stay at the cottage inn ,staff as lovely and down to earth as ever bar well stocked until late we landed ha ha ha didn't want dust settling on them .

We visited as a family for a late lunch, the staff really didn't want to serve us and were so unhelpful and rude that in the end we ended up leaving without eating. Won't go back.

We went for Sunday lunch. Plenty on the menu but they do a Sunday Roast, choice of meats and £6 for small and £9 for large with all the trimmings. Yes the prices are right, when I looked on the website I thought it was that to start and then extra for the trimmings but not so. The quality was as good as Sunday roasts we have had elsewhere, not haute quisine but properly cooked and very tasty with plenty of vegatables. There was not a huge difference in size between large and small, both more than adequate. The service was very friendly and efficient. We will be going back to try one of the evening meals.

A pleasant, lively place, with decent ales and good food. The range of starters was disappointing, but there was a good choice of main courses. The haddock and prawn risotto and the bouillabaisse were delicious. The wine list was unexciting.

Visited for lunch after having a lovely walk at craster. We were greeted by a lovely lady and handed menus, her service was great and efficient!

After the viscous jack russel at the bar flew from nowhere to attack our dog we were led to the conservatory to eat.

Spent a few days at New Year very comfortable and very good food in a beautiful part of the country.