The Elks Head Inn

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Staff

9.1

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Elegant Accommodation: The Elks Head Inn in Whitfield offers a 5-star inn experience with a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private bathrooms with walk-in showers, tea and coffee makers, and free toiletries. Comfortable Amenities: The inn features a lounge, outdoor seating area, picnic spots, bicycle parking, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include bathrobes, baths, work desks, and free on-site private parking. Dining Experience: A family-friendly restaurant serves traditional meals for lunch and dinner, offering continental and full English/Irish breakfasts with juice and fruits. Special diet menus are available. Convenient Location: Located 54 km from Newcastle International Airport, the inn provides easy access to hiking and cycling activities. Highly rated for its attentive staff, excellent breakfast, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Roderick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfortable pub hotel . Nice rooms and a good breakfast.”
Dale
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location by the bridge, the food was outstanding and the bar service excellent”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We stayed at the Elk's Head for a night after a family party close by. It is in a nice spot, quiet and everything you would expect from pub accommodation without being exceptional. It is clear that the pub is run on very few staff. Sunday...”
Nick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It is charming, very clean , very Well comfy, some might say a little tired we thought full of character!”
Davenic
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was perfect evening meal was exceptional The staff were very friendly and helpful highly recommended. All ready booked a return visit”
Fiona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was lovely. The food at this pub is exceptional, some of the best we have had. The room was a very good size. The bed was lovely and comfortable.”
George
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I had smoked salmon and scrambled egg which was very nice for breakfast and our bed was very comfortable. We were staying there because we had tickets to see a band in Allendale. We had a short walk around in the morning which was very pleasant.”
Simon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff was very friendly and couldn’t do enough the evening meal and service was brilliant and the breakfast and service was brilliant as well. Thank you for a lovely stay.”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good Location - very pretty spot and close to our friends who live locally. Good food in the evening. Comfortable beds. Competitively priced for the area”
Graham
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The breakfast was good and the evening meal was exceptional. I had a perfectly cooked steak with bits and pieces. Jen (the manager) was warm and very welcoming and the bed was deliciously comfortable. The drive to and from the location was...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional

House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per person, per night

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.