Dunstanburgh Castle Inn in Embleton (Northumberland), England

The onsite restaurant serves fresh, ethically produced food daily and holds an award for its quality. Diners can choose from a menu that uses locally sourced ingredients, with options such as venison cobbler and Crafter kipper at breakfast. The bar stocks local ales including Timothy Taylor's and Hawkstone, plus a wine list with 12 wines by the glass.

The hotel offers a range of room types, from standard double rooms to superior doubles, deluxe doubles, and single rooms, each with a private bathroom, TV, and electric kettle. For longer stays, self-catering cottages are available, providing flexible accommodation. All rooms include bed linen, ironing facilities, and a complimentary drinks tray topped up daily.

The property is 1.2 miles from Embleton Bay and 2.2 miles from Dunstanburgh Castle, with walking trails connecting directly to the coast. Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Course is a 3-minute drive away, and Alnwick Castle and Gardens are reachable in 16 minutes by car. The village of Embleton itself offers a pub, a shop, and easy access to the Northumberland coastal path.

The hotel provides family rooms and a dedicated children's menu, plus board games and a games room for indoor entertainment. Pets are welcome with designated dog-friendly dining and lounge areas, pet bowls, and treats available on site. Guests with dogs can also use the separate seating area in the restaurant to keep them away from guests with allergies.

Beyond the restaurant and bar, the hotel includes a shared lounge, a garden with outdoor furniture and a picnic area, and a coffee house on site. Practical services include packed lunches, grocery deliveries, luggage storage, express check-in/check-out, and meeting or banquet facilities. Free parking is available on the street around the hotel, and all rooms are non-smoking.

Dining: Award-winning restaurant with ethically produced, locally sourced food

Location: 1.2 miles from Embleton Bay, 2.2 miles from Dunstanburgh Castle

Pets: Designated dog-friendly dining and lounge areas with pet bowls and treats

Rooms: Choice of doubles, deluxe, superior rooms, and self-catering cottages

Activities: Coastal walking trails, golf course, board games, games room