Hotels near Beadnell Bay Resort, Beadnell

Nice decor etc, but service was a shambles. Instead of being guided to our rooms the receptionist just stood and pointed at the three different directions our party of five were meant to go in. The Bar was 'fully booked' with all tables reserved. Blank looks from tattooed barman when we asked for drinks, as if to say 'can't you see we are fully booked?' The bar was almost empty. We felt guilty for troubling him. Breakfast was Fawlty Towers. We booked as a party of five, but no five seater table was available. We waited for two to be pushed together and re-laid. The first day we asked for de-caf tea and got de-caf coffee. We asked for toast and got four slices for five people. A full-English minus sausage arrived which nobody had ordered. Porridge was cold. Bacon was forgotten from two orders. The second day was no better. Honestly, it's hard to remember service as bad in a 'posh' venue. We were glad we didn't book for dinner.

Rushed welcome after a 20h journey however in all fairness it was dinnertime and the restaurant was packed. Within 5 minutes, we were brought to the 2 bedroom unit, given a breakfast card to fill out for the next morning and left to ourselves to ohhh and ahhh at the coziness and cleanliness of all of the spaces within. Plush white bedding and pillows. Soft thick bath towels. Coffee maker with lots of choices. Cozy welcoming living area with large windows and view to the small park area across the street. Everything worked as it should and we had no issues at all. The location is second to none. A few steps away from the castle and the pretty town shops yet quiet and peaceful. We were there for 2 nights and had all of our meals at their gorgeous welcoming restaurant. Every single meal was ordered quickly, brought to us quickly and served with a friendly smile and a bit of a chat. And the food was so good! … I mean, really really delicious and surprisingly fair priced. I cannot recommend them enough, for lodging and food and location. The rest of our trip lodgings and meals were constantly compared to Dirty Bottles and hands down, nowhere came close even though of all of our hotels stays, this was by far the lowest priced.

The seats are very good, very close to the castle, also in the city center, very close to the Morrison supermarket. There is a free parking lot, just turn left for two consecutive times, see the hotel name written on the white sign on the left, and then turn left. The aunt at the front desk has taught in China and also has grandsons of mixed Chinese and English, so I see Chinese people are particularly enthusiastic, the hotel restaurant is great, breakfast is a combination of buffet and order, which is relatively high-end. But the room is a bit old.

My wife and I have just returned from a stay at The Whittling House, having taken advantage of the winter 3 nights for the price of two deal. Overall, our stay was excellent - I cannot think of a better place to stay during the cold and dark winter months. With log fires burning in the bar and restaurant areas, the whole place has a cosy and welcoming ambience. Also, the staff are friendly and efficient and their enthusiasm became almost infectious. We booked a Deluxe King Room on the first floor - very large and airy, although it did not have a sea view. The room was generally well-equipped, with its own little sitting area, and the bed was huge and very comfortable. I have noted previous comments about the weight of the duvets, and I would agree - ours was very heavy and, even in winter, was too warm. We also found the pillows to be a little too firm - next time we will bring our own. It is a shame that only one room in the hotel has a bath (and it wasn't ours!), but I appreciate the physical constraints of an old building. Nevertheless, the shower was excellent. I wish there had been a few shelves in the bathroom for personal items - this is a perennial problem in many hotels, especially for the ladies. There were excellent tea/coffee making facilities and, instead of a wardrobe, there was a small dressing room - another shelf in there would have been handy though. The TV was large and well-positioned, but there was a rather annoying delay of around several seconds when changing channels or altering the volume - I am being picky now. Breakfast at The Whittling House was superb! I love being served everything rather having it buffet-style, and the choice and quality of the food was faultless. From Craster kippers, eggs Benedict, smoked salmon, full English etc. to the fresh orange juice, lovely coffee and superb granola with yoghurt and fresh fruit, every taste (and appetite) was catered for. And the friendly and efficient serving staff enhanced our morning experience. We ate two evening meals in the restaurant. On the first evening my wife and I had soup and the fish & chips. Best fish & chips ever and the cup of clam chowder was out of this world. The draught beer and the selection of wines was also excellent. On the second evening we decided to dispense with starters, as the previous evening's meal had certainly been filling. My wife chose the lobster linguine with monkfish - it looked fabulous and she loved it. I had the belly pork, but was slightly underwhelmed. My meal looked rather like a starter portion and the pork belly itself, although crispy on top, had not been rendered down sufficiently for my taste. The plate looked very attractive and the other ”elements” were tasty, but the whole thing was a little too ”nouvelle cuisine” for my liking. Having said that, we both had another wonderful evening in the hotel bar. I have read comments about the lack of parking, but it really isn't a problem. There are around six priv