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About this property

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 situated 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 cosy 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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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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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Robin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent in every respect - lots of little touches further enhanced the experience.
  • Rachael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location lovely food plenty of choices and they are big meals great value for money
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is great. For us it was on our route.
  • Marcia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful pub for our,stay, set in a beautiful location. Room was perfect with the comfiest bed we have ever slept in, staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was outstanding. A very enjoyable stay and we will definitely return again soon 😊
  • Marybernadette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was very nice, and the bed was very comfortable, the view was to die for , the food was excellent and staff too, we asked for extra pillows and it was no problem
  • Hadyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It's the third time we have stayed at the Anchor, this time taking 2 class-mates from the 60's and their wives for a small reunion. Along with us, they were very happy with the Anchor. The food is exceptional, the staff friendly and welcoming,...
  • Ronald
    Germany Germany
    The room had lots of space ,we slept sound in the King size bed,the fryed breackfast was good and the evening meal was super , A great view in to the valley
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Last minute booking and what an amazing place. Excellent from booking in to leaving. All staff brilliant and a credit to the place. Evening meal was exceptional and great portion sizes.. Breakfast was first class also.. Thank you to you all. We...
  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were amazing really helpful Dan helped my husband with his tie and looked after him.would definitely recommend.
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We booked 2 nights as we were going to healey barn for a wedding (which was fab by the way) the room was super comfortable which all usual facilities provided including a dressing gown each although didn't use. Only had breakfast one of the days...

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American • British • Italian • Pizza
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 07:30 to 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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