The Samson Inn

–Great location - show map
Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.9

Property highlights

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Samson Inn in Gilsland offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities including free WiFi, tea and coffee makers, and work desks. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British cuisine at the family-friendly restaurant, offering lunch and dinner with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes continental, full English/Irish, and vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free selections. Leisure Facilities: The hotel features a garden, bar, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a hairdryer, wardrobe, and free toiletries. Location and Attractions: Located 65 km from Newcastle International Airport, the inn is near Thirlwall Castle (2 km), Housesteads Roman Fort (17 km), and other points of interest.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jenny
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Sunday roast dinner was absolutely amazing!!! Decent wine. Lovely people. Good breakfast and right on the Hadrians wall path.”
Mauro
Italy Italy
“A typical inn in a very small village on the border between Northumberland and Cumbria, which can be a good base for those travelling along the Hadrian's Wall Path. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, and the breakfast is good. An...”
Jean-daniel
Switzerland Switzerland
“This community run Inn has come to new life, and it is obvious that a lot of enthusiasm and dedication has gone into this project. We enjoyed our stay.”
Isabella
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Super lovely staff, comfortable room and great location!”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The double bedroom was exceptionally comfortable after a long days hike. A lovely shower!”
Anonymous
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Close to Harian's Wall path. Staff friendly and welcoming.”
Zbigniew
Canada Canada
“Friendly and very accommodating staff. Good location if you walk Hadrian’s Wall Walk.”
Frank
Netherlands Netherlands
“Door het dorp gedragen kroeg met geweldig personeel en leuke bezoekers, mooi op de route.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.