Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel in Northumberland

What an experience. We were staying a short walk away so went for food and a drink. Food was outstanding,didn't wait long and was delicious. The staff was so friendly Dawn was such a laugh and was always there to offer help. Highly recommend this hotel was brilliant

Two of us are gf/df diners and were well catered for. Lovely menu and all food was extremely delicious and well presented

We went to this restaurant as a group of 8. It was really nice that it was so close to our accommodation in the old police house. A few of us had the fish and chips, which were really fresh a couple had the burgers and one person had the risotto.A couple of people had sticky toffee pudding for dessert. The service was prompt and it was a really enjoyable dining experience,,we would all definitely recommend this restaurant.

Last month we were on holiday in Northumberland and had an evening meal at the Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel. The whole family agreed that the food was lovely, well cooked, presented, and so tasty. The service was very good and staff friendly. We will be back if in the area.

A big effort has clearly been made by the owners as the investment into the fabric of the building is obvious. Recenyly refurbished bar and restaurant are stunning. Unfortunately, if this is not mirrored by the service, the return on that investment will be significantly diluted. I entered the bar at 6.20 and waited patiently until the two staff had finished their converstion. No welcome was given so I simply ordered a bottle of beer (330ml). This was served along with a pint glass, so incorrect size. I then asked if a table for two was available and was told they were short staffed and therefore couldn't. No apology or empathy was evident. I them asked if any sort of food was available as I'd seen signs for takeaway fish and chips. The member of staff seemed irritated by my request and replied that she would ask the chef. Whilst she was in the kitchen I paid for my bottle of beer with her colleague. On her return she confirmed that there was absolutely no possibility of any type of food. Again this news was delivered in an offhand manner. I absolutely accept that there are times when restaurants are at maximum capacity, however the service team need to be able to impart this news with empathy and politeness. I then chose to sit outside and enjoy the early evening sun, it was at that point when the staff member virtually shouted across the bar "have you paid for that beer?" I confirmed that I had paid her colleague that she was standing next to. Please don't think this poor review was due to not being able to dine, that was fine as I should of booked earlier. I just feel that the owners are being let down by a member of staff who should ckearly not be in the service industry.

Sunday roasts were tasty and plentiful, best I've had in a long time. Service was not rushed and staff were helpful and friendly

Popped in for dinner menu was ok risotto had a layer of oil lying at the bottom , decided I didn’t want a main so when the waiter came to clear table I asked for desert menu waited nearly 15 min then my husband waved to him so he brought the bill although we had previously asked for dessert menu. Did say when he handed us the bill but very unhelpful waiter plus it was not that busy so we left and will not return Need training in hospitality

This is most definitely the best Embleton has to offer. On our first day in Embleton, we were sitting outside at some of their pavement tables, when a young bloke approached us very friendly and set the scene as to how friendly this place was going to be. 2nd visit was for a drink in the bar area, again friendly staff. 3rd visit was for some take away fish and chips, just outstanding 4th visit was for a full meal in the dining room, very luxurious and again very friendly staff 5th visit on our last night was more fish and chips as a take away. The running and constant theme was how friendly the staff were and how they genuinely looked out for their customers. Special huge shout out to the young bloke (bald guy in his 30s) who is a star. (Didn’t get the guys name but he was in the bar with his friends spaniel one night)

We were staying in Embleton for a week and popped into the hotel a few times for both food and drinks. The hotel is very nice, tastefully decorated, clean, well looked after and well run. I was blown away by our evening meal, a starter of smoked salmon with capers and a main of sea bass, beautifully presented and top notch tasty 🤤 On two occasions we opted for their takeaway fish and chips which was also outstanding. This was the place to go in Embleton for us and great because we could take our wee dog too. It’s so good to visit an establishment that is clearly looked after and cared about backed up by friendly staff. Highly recommend 😊

We are stopping in the area , and after a late walk , really fancied fish and chips, my husband had been told the chef was really busy , but would be able to do our fish and chips if we didn’t mind waiting, so glad we did , honestly hands down the best fish and chips we have ever had , really recommend you try here , you will not be disappointed.

Really warm, friendly and attentive staff who worked hard to look after us. Nice cosy, warm and dog friendly restaurant and bar. Homely fare that didn't really hit the mark.

We had our club Christmas lunch here today. Delicious meals, served piping hot. We were well looked after by very friendly but professional staff. The dining rooms were beautifully decorated for christmas. Thank you Dunstanburgh Castle for a very enjoyable experience. Embleton Women's Club.

A thoroughly enjoyable nights stay. A fantastic base for golfing and castle trails. I had dinner in the evening and the food was excellent, staff very friendly and attentive. My room was small but very comfortable and has everything that I needed. Breakfast was superb, I certainly could not complain about the portion size! Would definitely return.

We stayed at the hotel so had breakfast and dinner here. The staff are incredibly friendly ad welcoming. The rooms are small and up very narrow stairs, but still have all the amenities. The food was great, especially dinner. They had a good variety of meat, fish and veggie options.

We had a lovely Sunday evening meal. We had booked a dog friendly table and could not have had better service. There were four of us and three dogs. We had plenty of space and the staff were fabulous. They were so friendly and welcoming to us and especially dogs. Even our sleepy greyhound would get up to have a cuddle as they walked past. All of the staff managed the great mix of friendly and professional service.The food was a spot on traditional pub Sunday lunch style menu including a vegetarian option with plenty of perfectly cooked vegetables for all. The sign of a good evening was empty plates all round, including puddings of course and leaving with huge smiles on all of our faces and happy dogs. We will be back.

Served left over Sunday lunch for dinner. Cold veg, tough lamb and staff that sadly haven't had any training. Guess they totally rely on the one off visitors like us. Overheard the next table to us echoing our thoughts. How sad, they know 99.9% of visitors will never return and there's a new suckered just around the corner......

Our group of 4 adults and 3 children were treated excellently by the friendly staff. At lunchtime there were snacks, sandwiches and main meals available so we were spoilt for choice. Generous portions meant that we can't comment on the pudding options.

Me and my wife came here yesterday, we had a lovely day in Holy island, nice drive along the coast route, we were hungry and decided to pop in for a drink and a light meal, we ordered fish finger sandwich, what came out was a plate of oil, we left the full meal and drinks, still feeling very hungry and disappointed. Posted this on there Facebook page, was took down straight away. Would stay clear people if you want a nice meal. 🤢🙁

Beautiful beer garden, and only a mile from home. Usually a decent pint of beer too, but tonight was an exception. I can accept being served sour beer, I can even accept being served short measures because the bar staff have never been shown the correct way to pull a pint. But not one word of apology and being made to wait for a replacement pint at an empty bar as though I was an inconvenience!? Not the way to pull the locals in.

We had a great coffee and cake stop off here as a family and friends group cycling the Coast and Castles cycle route. We stopped without prior notice and the staff could not have been more helpful. We did manage to do a preorder before our cycling group arrived but it was still quite a big order which still managed really well and with a warm welcome. The lounge area was lovely. We would definitely recommend to others.

Thoroughly enjoyed our two night stay in the hotel with our dog Comfortable beds, good food and friendly staff Ate in the lounge with the dog

Good Friday meal booked it for 7pm,really busy so glad we had a table both our meals were gorgeous well worth the wait few drinks each would recommend a visit to everyone

We are on holiday in the local vicinity and thought we would give the hotel a try for a late lunch Having read some of the reviews we decided to give it a try and we were certainly not disappointed Having booked a table for 4 00pm we arrived at the hour and we were met and greeted by a member of staff who showed us to a table ,next to the warming fire Our drink order was taken and we were presented with our menu I chose the Haddock hash and accompaniments to start and my wife stated she would just have a main course She requested the beer battered fish and i chose the chicken stuffed with chorizo and goats cheese for my main course Our drinks arrived followed shortly after followed by my starter which was hot and delicious. We eagerly awaited our mains and again in no time at all were served our mains by the very attentive and friendly staff My wife's fish was huge and not a bit of grease in sight on either the fish or the plentiful chips and all cooked fresh and to perfection My chicken was lovely and again superbly cooked We both enjoyed a wonderful meal and definitely thought it excellent value for money Could not under any circumstance fault the restaurant or the staff who were excellent and we will certainly visit again Thank you for a lovely meal

We hadn’t visited this place for a long time so being in the area thought we would call as we were really hungry. We parked right outside that was great stepping into the bar we did notice it had changed, the dark wood interior was now a lovely mint green, I asked if they had a table for two and the reply was sit where you like. Looking round I could see we had a lot of choice the place was empty only a couple sitting at one table. We sat at our usual table the lady gave us both a menu and took our drinks order. Look at the menu I went for the duck my other half as he was very hungry chose the steak ,she quickly came back placed the drinks down and said - Oooo ! I forgot to say we are having work done in the kitchen only sandwiches and chips. NOW!! We should of told her to keep her drinks and why on earth did she give us the menu,but we were so hungry I said have you soup then or if you are doing chips can you do fish,she said she would ask. She can back and said yes you can have fish . Hubby need the loo and couldn’t remember where it was he ask at the bar and was told down the corridor first on the right the bucket in the middle of the floor, I think she thought it was funny my husband certainly didn’t. All I could think was my goodness what has happened to this lovely place, you can’t talk to a old gentleman like that show some respect. When he returned his lunch was on the table it did look nice but it was so greasy. All I can say is never ever again

We were caught in a snow storm and didn’t want to drive further. We called in at The Dunstanburgh hoping that we could eat there. Although staff were about to depart, the answer was ‘Yes’ and we were made welcome. We each had two starters which were delicious. We sat beside a wood burner and it was cosy.

Dined here on the final night of our stay in Embleton last week. The staff were friendly and reassuring (I have a shellfish and crustacean allergy), I could choose from the whole menu, other than a dish containing King Prawns, which was rather refreshing given the restrictions my allergy causes in many other places owing to possible cross contamination. My food was well cooked, well presented and overall delicious, my three companions were also delighted with their meals. I look forward to dining there again next time we visit Northumberland.

First time I've been there to stay, have known the hotel over many years for its bar and restaurant. Overall, a great stay - the hotel is in a wonderful location for touring and staying in Northumberland and all the staff we met were local, friendly and helpful. There is new management we are told and a long overdue refurbishment is under way. Dogs are welcome in the rooms which is great for dog owners - dogs are often welcome in bars but not as staying guests. There is a small surcharge. We don't have a dog despite being very dog friendly. A little more care is needed in cleaning the public areas of dog hairs and smells. The latter was particularly noticeable in our room which had very poor ventilation. During our last supper, a woman at an adjoining table was complaining about 'dogs underfoot' in the public areas. It's hard to get the balance right for everyone, likewise with children. Our last supper was spoilt by the screaming of a small child in the dining room. The staff plus the three adults that were with the child could not soothe it. The child was undressed and passed across the table between the adults several times, who took it out of the room from time to time. Not the behaviour I expect in a hotel dining room in the evening. The waiting staff were all young and doing their best, rather late for such a small child. Hopefully, management will accept these comments in the friendly spirit they are offered and will perhaps consider a dining/sitting area that is family and dog friendly - it's a lovely large establishment so there is plenty of scope.

The family had a really lovely evening in the dining room here. All the courses were delicious and the staff delightful and attentive. The surroundings were clean and clear and well maintained. All in all a fine evening out.

We were a family of 7 and had two dogs with us. We couldn’t be more impressed with the outstanding service and the delightful food. The staff where lovely and could accommodate us without hassle. The beer garden was also a lovely place for a...

Just spend 3 days at the hotel and couldn't fault anything. We had a dog and they are very welcome. The evening meals we had were all great and the fish and chips were amongst the best I'd had in any pub or restaurant. Good...

We have for years looked forward to our fish and chip lunch in the lovely gardens of this hotel. What a disappointed then on our recent visit on 6th July when it was served in a cardboard box. Fish, chips, mushy peas and tartare sauce...

First time visiting the restaurant for a meal, as we are always looking for new places to take our friends. From entering to leaving we were very impressed with the decor, the staff, the service and the food. For the quality of food the price...

We have been guests here on holiday for over 20 years. It is now under new management and as a result we chose to transfer our booking elsewhere but to eat at the hotel. Generally the food was well cooked, served well and promptly by...

Staying in a nearby cottage and booked meals here for 4 people on 2 nights. The food was truly excellent and well presented. Good selection of drinks too including cask beer. Staff were also good. Can highly recommend eating at the Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel.

Awful experience. The food was good but everything else was awful from entering to leaving. The fault is with the greedy management who accept bookings that the kitchen and staff can’t cope with so everyone from staff to customers are frustrated and unhappy. If you...

Excellent Sunday lunch, roast beef was delicious, all the trimmings and plenty of perfectly cooked veg. Deserts were also very nice; sticky toffee pudding and fruit crumble, both with custard. All staff very helpful and friendly.

Called for a drink first and booked a table in the dog-friendly lounge room (warm fire) for the next day. Sunday Lunch is very good. Small bar area but warm and cozy on a cold February day

A very fortunate and lovely find after disappointment nearby. Clean, warm and welcoming, with rates that at £100, were just right. Very pleasant bar, and a comprehensive menu assisted. There were dog friendly areas especially the lounge with a double sided stove. Above all there...

Stopped on the way home from our family holiday. Staff were all very friendly and were able to accommodate us for food without a booking. Place was child friendly which was a bonus considering we have two under 4. Food was fantastic and thoroughly enjoyed....

Called in for lunch on 18th August. Beer from Cheviot brewery was delightful. Seahouses kipper was delicious. Friendly and efficient staff made our visit a happy occasion.

We stayed for one night as a family with a toddler and had a very good stay. The room was clean, very comfortable and had plenty of room for our cot. We booked a table for our evening meal and the staff who served us...

Another customer who found the bar man rude. I walked in to book a table. The signs directed me to the bar. I excused my way past the people waiting in the foyer to ensure I wasn’t jumping any queues etc - no problem so...

We popped in for a pint and decided that we fancied some food as well. Asked the guy at reception who was gatekeeping who goes to the bar - 1 at a time, which is fair - and he was ridiculously rude. Pretty much laughed...

Went to order food at bar as requested. Young barman had no manners and didn’t use please nor thank you until asked to do so. So called very young manageress then insolent in defence of bar person and said it might be better if we...

We visited for dinner. Service was friendly and effective. The menu was nice although the desserts uninspiring. Food was mostly enjoyed and some dishes were very generous. Coffee rather weak; sorbets lacked depth of flavour. We'd expected somewhere 'smart' and special; our experience was fine...

Lovely beer garden , pleasant staff but they need to replace the chef , we have visited several times just for a drink , because we can now sit out side to eat we thought it would be the ideal spot , our meals arrived...

Great suntrap in front of hotel and in the lovely garden food and service excellent.Only concern the road is now busy and the garden used by people with children has the gate open for staff back and forward.perhaps tables in and out of gate for...

We stopped here today & all seemed lovely with a member of staff showing us where to go for the dog friendly lounge. Quite some time passed (with loo breaks added to the mix) & no one returned to take our drinks order (and it...

We have visited this restaurant before and enjoyed the food. Had the steak and chips my partner had the stroganoff. Nicely presented and tasty. Staff very polite and accommodating. Will definitely return, never had a bad meal at the dunstanburgh Hotel restaurant 🍴

Entered premises notice stated to order food at the bar. Approached male barman with surly attitude who instructed us to go and find a free table and number. Took fifty minutes for two simple sandwiches with drinks to appear. I realised it was busy but...

Claimed to be on the Government 'Eat out to help', they are not!!! We emailed to book a table, we followed this up with another email to request to eat inside. At no time did the manager/owner have the courtesy to email back to say...

We ate in the beer garden. Amazing food and great service. It’s a popular place so booking is advised if you want a specific table. They have a dog friendly lounge and dogs allowed in the beer garden. The beer garden is across the road...

Had a look on the Government Eat out to help out website on Monday 3rd August and saw this Hotel 2 miles away taking part and top of the list of participants. Rung up on Tuesday 4th August and asked if they were taking part...

We had Sunday lunch. Small portions of meat and potatoes. Would have been better if the vegetables had been served in a fish so we could help ourselves rather than what you get is what you get. We felt we were rushed, with not a...

Cracking weekend with our friends Friday and sat, ate here Friday 6 of us, very good food, breakfast also nice although a little slow ( CV i guess is the reason ) bedroom a little aged and tired but very clean, bathroom was more modern,...

We stopped off here whilst travelling down the coast. Visited Embleton Bay and Craster too nearby. We had Sunday lunch in the beautiful beer garden. The staff were so friendly, food amazing and they welcomed our little dog too 😊 We would definitely visit again...

First time out of the house for nearly 4 months and quite nervous about eating/drinking in a venue due to the need to socially distance but felt very relaxed and safe here. I had been wanting fish and chips during the whole of lockdown (never...

We stayed just behind Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel less than 50 yards from our front door so this was the first place we visited, nice friendly staff and quite good food set in a beautiful little village just 15/20 minutes from the nearest beach

Located in the centre of Embleton, this is an ideal spot for a bite to eat. Just a short walk from both the beach and golf course, parking available outside. I didn’t eat here, mine was a quick visit for coffee. The coffee was beautiful, staff attentive, all served in nice crockery. The venue itself had a gorgeous interior. I wouldn’t hesitate to return.

during our stay at the castle hotel we were treated to delicious food prepared especially for us and we got to know several of the staff as they were very friendly and engaging; we had a lot of good chats and jokes

Four of us called in for lunch. The beer was good and the staff friendly. The menu offered something’s not usually available. The meals when they came were of a very high standard. I would go again.

Its not often I write a review whilst still staying at the accommodation however we are staying in the beautiful old police cottages opposite the hotel we decided to try the hotel restaurant adjacent to where we were. we booked in advance and we were allocated a table in the dog friendly lounge, with two well behaved dogs, I must say was the nicest dog friendly restaurant we have dined in. lovely log burner , nice staff and spotlessly clean. and to top it off 10 out of 10 for food taste , quality and service. we will certainly be visiting again in the future thanks

Excellent restaurant dog friendly as were all the local beaches. Also has accommodation which we noted for further visits to this area

Lovely Traditional Hotel in a great location when exploring this side of Northumberland. Nice atmosphere and great food.

Couldn't call in here without having crab sarnies - excellent Real ale on form. Our friends had sunday lunch and they also enjoyed it Very relaxing afternoon in dog-friendly lounges A proper old-fashioned country hotel.

This was a great base from which to get around Northumberland. Friendly staff, good local knowledge and a delicious restaurant. Perfect for a weekend away.

Went for sunday lunch because they advertise, the best crispy potatos going, mine was hard not crispy and covered in gravy. Friends would not let me complain.Gave them second chance, Dinner.bread rolls were stale, had to ask for butter.wife and I had the burger, buns were stale and not toated, the burger was solid(hard to cut)onion rings looked good BUT were full of grease.I complained, no reaction except SORRY,AS SHE WALKED AWAY.DISGUTED

Booked Sunday lunch for 3 adults and i child aged 4. Excellent service from the staff who extremely polite, helpful and smiled! Lunch was really nice, generous and served well. I don't usually do Sunday lunches out but I was pleasantly surprised how good value it was. Nice cosy atmosphere and there were a lot of people in.

Had a lunch here. Menu was ok but not overly inspiring.

We called in here whilst waiting for the tide to recede before crossing to Holy Island. So passing The Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel we thought we'd pop in for Crab Sandwiches. Walking through to the Bar at around 11.25am, the staff did everything they could to avoid eye contact with us. They left us standing there looking very foolish. Eventually I asked politely if they could fit us in for lunch, saying I knew we were too early but could they find us a table when they started serving? The young woman said they didn't start serving until 12. We explained we understood that but could we have a drink in the

very clean and comfortable, staff very friendly, unfortunately had a limited menu so ate at the local pub instead. Had a great nights sleep in very comfy bed, room was large and had a lovely outlook.

Staff were lovely. Food good. Service slow. We stayed in Dune Cottage. The kitchen was well equipped and the cottage generally in good order. But there was no WiFi. The parking wasn't as advertised. Garden overgrown and untended. Building work in neighbouring property untidy.

We were just following our nose for a nice quiet town with little restaurant or pub and found this wonderful place. The staff is very welcoming and even our dogs were allowed in. There’s a wide choice on the menu, we decided for the large salad with salmon added.

We stopped off for lunch on our travels, having passed here a few times. Impressive exterior and a traditional, quiet interior. There’s a dog friendly lounge dining area but a distance from the main bar and restaurant. We left our dog snoozing in the car as a cool day so sampled the main restaurant for a light bite - only one other family dining. Excellent hot baguette with salad and fries and quick service. More extensive menu offered, as well as in evening. Worth a stop....

We visited this hotel for a 2 night stay. We chose it as it advertised that it was dog friendly. When we booked in we were advised to reserve a table for dinner as the 'dog friendly ' lounge had limited space. We did this and when we arrived sat down at our allotted table. The dog friendly lounge turned out to be half of a large lounge with 4 dinning tables. The other half of the room had sofas and easy chairs which we thought would be good to relax in afterwards. Sadly although no one else was there the waiter informed us of an imaginary line down the middle of the room that people with dogs were not permitted to cross. We were also told they weren't allowed in the bar so we had nowhere to sit for a drink or coffee other than the dinning table. We have travelled all over the country to many 4 and 5 star hotels with our dog and have never had this problem. We would understand not being allowed in the main dinning room but if hotels are advertising that they are dog friendly they should be just that. Room clean enough but very small with a tiny tv. If you visit in winter heat could be an issue as only one ancient electric wall heater. Food ok but expensive like the room. Receptionist said breakfast would be an extra £54 for 2 days so went elsewhere. Two nights without breakfast £228 plus £10 for the not so welcome pooch. This hotel is probably ok if you are dog free as the bar and dinning room looked quite nice from outside but not so good if you can't use the hotel facilities.

Whilst staying in Embleton we visited this hotel twice for food with our dog. On the first visit we enjoyed Roast Sunday Lunch in the lovely garden, My wife had Pork and I had the Beef, both were excellent, good selection of vegetables and good value as were the deserts; Eton Mess and Lemon Posset. On our second visit we intended having an evening meal in the garden, but unfortunately evening meals are not severed in the garden so we were giving a table in the dog friendly restaurant, a quiet room with approx four tables. I had salmon platter followed by lamb rump with spotted dick for desert, my wife had garlic mushrooms followed by sea bass with lemon posset for desert. All of the food was excellent and well presented. With four drinks the bill was approx £77.00. A price we would expect for an meal of this standard. Would fully recommend this hotel for food, particularly eating in the garden.

We recently stayed in the hotel for a short break, we ate for two of the nights and the food was really great value for money. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and plan to go back very soon in either one of the cottages or the hotel again. Lovely staff and just a nice, clean and friendly place to stay.

Very well appointed public areas and warm welcoming staff. I only had lunch so my experience is limited. It looks like an hotel that has stood there for many years with dignity. The lunch was very nice with lovely soup and a sandwich. I aim to return to stay in the future

We stayed here for three nights and ate on two of them, the food was really excellent, beautifully cooked and tasty, we would certainly return

We wanted something better than pub food and atmosphere and the grill here was perfect. Food was excellent, matched with very good service, in a smart but relaxed atmosphere.

The starters were ok, nothing special. Of the mains, the pasta was overcooked. Nice decor. Heard later from others that the lamb was good, so maybe that's a point to bear in mind.

this place is open to non residents and has very good beer, we went most nights and tried a couple of meals each, both meals were very good, sea bass and a fishcake starter steak and chips very good to name a couple would go back again as well kept beer and food were very good and welcomed on arrival by the staff, a little pricey £6.05 for a pint and a half but you being a hotel it would be

The staff were welcoming and food was generally good. Only observation is that they were very busy and the starter of smoked haddock gratin was a little over cooked. Lamb was excellent and fish and chips also. The vegetarian option lacked imagination and the roasted pepper was hardly cooked let alone roasted. We would go again.

After passing this hotel many times and seeing the lovely starched white tablecloths through the window in the restaurant, we looked at the menu on the website and decided to book.

Four of us stopped here for lunch while we were out for a cycle. There’s a lovely garden with outside seating which was perfect as the sun was shining. Two of us opted for the crab sandwiches. We were close to the coast and had high expectations. When they arrived, we were immediately disappointed. They were made from ordinary sliced bog standard bread and had a thin filling of what seemed like crab paste. Really not worth the quite expensive price tag.

We all enjoyed our meals in the pub here. The fish and chips were great for sharing and we ordered 2 meals for 3 people. There was a choice of garden or mushy peas with the meal too. I enjoyed the BLT and our granddaughter had a lovely sausage and mash lunch. My daughter really enjoyed her hot chocolate and my Americano with cream was excellent. The entrance is inviting and there are two lounges for visitors to enjoy. The bathrooms were very clean.

I have mistakenly submitted a review for the hotel side of Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel, when my husband and I only visited for lunch; suffice to say that our experience and meals were excellent, and I expressed the wish to check in as it's a beautiful place!

Popped in for a quick drink driving home - very helpful barmaid/receptionist. Interesting old photos of local setting and quarries.

A well-stocked and pretty pub garden lies opposite the inn, over the quiet road, and we had a late lunch in the sun surrounded by trees. The menu is rather expensive but everything was excellent quality, from the professional service, to the delicious hot baguettes, dressed salads, and the fresh crab sandwich I'd been waiting to have during the whole holiday in Northumberland. Inside, the hotel was very well-appointed, everything smelled fabulous, and we want to return for an overnight stay next time.

Went to celebrate an 80th birthday (not mine) I cannot recommend this place enough , on holiday locally and had 2 dogs so booked for the dog friendly lounge , food was amazing and the staff so accommodating , even though we had one very awkward person food wise in our party , they were more than happy to accommodate her by removing all the flavour and burning the meat ! Very reasonably priced , considering the quality of food (I had food with all the flavour) staff very friendly and funny , and the gentleman who is the owner or manager I presume is an absolute hoot . No complaints at all from our party of 9 , or the 2 dogs .

Called in at lunch time for a drink on 4 of the 7 days we were staying at a cottage in the area. The hot pork sandwich was really tasty and washes and they serve Estrella on draught which is always a plus. A visit is highly recommended if you are staying nearby!

We had stayed here a few years ago .

Very nice meal, plenty of menu options. Nicely cooked and presented. Particularly enjoyed the fish dishes

We booked a Suite with direct access to outside for our dog. The staff were friendly in the hotel. However, no-one told us that the outside door lead into the rubbish area from the kitchen. The room was cold on arrival. There was a distinctive damp smell throughout. The towel rail in bathroom never worked so bathroom was permanently cold. There was noise in the evening and early morning as the room backed onto occupied houses where people left for work early morning. The bed was the smallest double I’ve ever experienced. So we did not sleep much. Breakfast was poor. Very small buffet was on offer and again although the waiting staff were pleasant the quality of food was poor. The dinner was ok. However, as dog owners we felt like second-class citizens being put in a separate lounge which doubled as a restaurant. Not sure we shall return. If you do go, avoided Suite 22.

Stopped off here on a bitterly cold Sunday and received a lovely welcome from the staff.

Really great stay at this hotel. The room was spotlessly clean with a really comfortable bed. We had both breakfast and evening meal and both were cooked superbly. The staff were very helpful in particular the young lady who served us our meals who was really friendly and efficient helping towards a pleasant time. I would be happy to stay here again.

I stayed here for just one night and it was excellent. I had a nice big room with excellent bathroom. Staff were very helpful and pleasant.

We arrived here on a wet October Sunday after 2pm, we were pleased to get a comfortable table near the fire. We chose to have the Sunday lunch and we found it to be great. Service was fairly prompt and very pleasant. We would gladly eat there again.

We are just back from a 3 day stay in Embleton and ate here every night. This was our second visit to Embleton and also ate here previously. Friendly, efficient staff and lovely food. I really appreciated the varied vegetarian food. Super choice and very tasty. My husband(non veggie) really enjoyed the meals he had too. I can't comment on the hotel as such as we did not stay here but the hotel has a lovely relaxed feeling. Do visit if you are in the area.

We were very pleased to find that this hotel serves a vegetarian version of Sunday lunch - which consists of an array of very nicely cooked vegetables plus roast potatoes and boiled potatoes, a Yorkshire pudding and vegetarian gravy - all for just under seven pounds. It is extremely good value for money and the surroundings are very pleasant. we have eaten this lunch twice in the past month and look forward to the next occasion after we have finished a walk on the glorious beach.