Location, location, location! One of the best photographic spots of St Margaret's, the Durham…read moreCathedral and the castle are at the end of the street! The AirBnb is situated in the heart of the old town area. Minutes walk to anything you might want to see and on a block with a few small local pubs. The building is old and the decor is a little kitschy, but it was clean and we had everything that we needed. The complimentary breakfast (with overnight stay)was delish and the family who owns the building couldn't be any nicer. Recommend!!

The décor does a lot to offset the downside of the limited space in the café - it makes it seem…read morequite cosy - and I like the individuality of the place. The choice isn't large but that's just an observation not a complaint. We stopped in for a post-lunch dessert with our little one and ordered 2 sweet pancakes with ice-cream. There are no high-chairs available and while we could have had our pushchair out, we preferred not to intrude any more on the available space than we had to. We found the pancake taste and presentation were good but we didn't feel that overall they justified the price of £5.85 each. Compared with a dessert in any other local restaurant, that would have to count as expensive. Like the sweet pancakes, the savoury pancakes were also all one price - £7-something - and we worked out that if we'd been in for lunch and had a savoury and sweet pancake each, plus coffee, there would not have been much (if any) change over from £30! I noted that they were very happy to accommodate requests from a party of mums and toddlers at the next table, to divide pancakes up and adjust toppings to cater for toddler-whimsy, which earns them extra points in my book. Overall, a lovely place to while away a lunch-time, but don't go if you're counting pennies.

Chraming cosy pub in Ellington Village in Northumberland. Near to cresswell beach & druridge bay,…read moreyou can easily stop off here if you are on your way up the coast to amble, or coming back down from that way. Very easy to find and such a nice place. Lovely friendly atmosphere, we got a warm welcome when we arrived. They do a good range of food served Mon-Sat 12pm -8pm and Sunday Lunch 12pm - 3pm. I have not tried a Sunday lunch yet but have been midweek when the food was lovely, generous portions! I thought the cost of the main meals were very good and were what I expect from a local pub. Talking to the lady behind the bar she informed us that they have just added some B&B accommodation, this will come in handy for relatives visiting us from Yorkshire, a bit different from the usual premier inn. The pub itself has a very nice lounge, very relaxing with fireplace. There is plenty of seating in the restaurant and this has a warm atmosphere. There is a separate bar area which also has a nice feel to it. I will come back here again, and although I do not live in Ellington, i wish this was my local! Plenty of parking outside the pub. Fantastic pub grub with a good atmosphere and pleasant surroundings, I'll be back!

Had a great time at this pub with a booked group of 16 people. Nothing was too much trouble for…read moreKatrina the owner, and her fab staff. One of the group cheekily added her request to the already comprehensive menu,........ and got it, Katrina actually going out to obtain her request. Stunning!! Can't speak too highly of the food, some fussy eaters were really blown away by the quality of the food. The Inn itself, is lovely and comfortable, with great atmosphere. Thanks for making the meal special x

The Waves has become my new measure of all B&Bs. "Well, it's okay ... but it's not The Waves ... "…read more Run by writer and juke box enthusiast Kevern Stafford and his wife Ruth, The Waves is up on the cliffs above the south end of Scarborough - one of the nicest areas of town, from what we saw. It's a beautiful house, stylishly decorated, spotlessly clean, and really just a lovely place to be. There's a funky guest sitting room with a juke box and a record player, breakfast is served on locally handmade furniture and pottery ... and wait till you see the breakfast menu. There's about a dozen choices, ranging from a full fry up made with local, quality produce to vegan kedgeree. Or maybe you fancy kippers, or a superfoods smoothie ... or soft boiled eggs with marmite soldiers? And then there's the wifi, and the helpful information on good pubs and restaurants, and just Kevern's overall effort to make your stay as pleasant and comfortable as he can. All this for a reasonable price - our room was only £64. Really, I'd move in if I could. Go there!

Lovely, lovely place, crowded, obviously popular. An old building but very updated, very stylish…read moreand clean. Possibly a good place to stay if it were not for Chillingham. Dinner and the service was nothing short of excellent. The carrot and coriander soup was delicious, garlic mushrooms and a roasted vegie tart were memorable. David and Joyce had lamb, Bobby had halibut, I think I had salmon. The desserts were equally scrumptious. Sometimes a place of this nature will be too stiff and formal for our liking, making us feel out of place. We want to relax and enjoy our food, not feel we are on display to the ever so watching servers. Dunstanburgh had all the qualities of an upper class establishment but without the stiffness. We felt welcomed and right at home.

I stayed at this B&B for 4 nights, using it as a base to complete the Hadrian's Wall Path (only…read moreabout 1/4 mile from the trail) and also tour Carlisle and the area. This was one of the most delightful accommodation I had for my entire trip. Yvette and Norman were very welcoming. I was practically made to feel not like a paying guest, but rather as part of their family. Rooms are very reasonably priced, very clean and tidy. Breakfast is included, and includes an assortment of cereal, various fruit, juice, a full English breakfast, with eggs done any way you prefer. Yvette is a chef by training, and this shows with the quality of the cooked food. They have 2 adorable cocker spaniels. When first entering, they will bark. But once you're in, they're the most gentle, loving dogs one can imagine. Their favorite pastime appears to be having a had placed on them for petting. The location of the B&B is perfect. Only a few blocks away from the center of town and the train station, it is located on a quiet side street. There is actually a fair amount to do in Carlisle, most notably the Cathedral, Castle, and the Tullie House Museum, all located within a short walk of Langleigh House. Carlisle also has a nice assortment of good restaurants. I am looking forward to my next visit here.

Hospitality is fantastic, breakfast is spot-on, parking is easy and close, room with en suite is…read moreclean and tidy, and shower feel just like home. The only downside point is that, I found a piece of hair and dusty bits inside the drawer - we were going to put our clothes and stuff inside drawers but ended up not to use the furniture because of that. Still love the place very much despite the small minor point tho!

SMall guest house in a bit of a strange location kind out in the wilds in a former pit village. Not…read moreentirely sure about this one but I suppose if you needed to stay around Burnhope then its worth a shot.

This place was the best, a real home from home, ideal location for airport,will most definitely be…read moreback.

I've stayed in a few B&Bs in and around Alnwick and this is by far my favourite. It's got a great…read morelocation: across the road from the Gardens and the Playhouse and just down from the bookshop. The interior is immaculate: beautiful modern decor that isn't flashy, nor does it detract from the architecture of the building. Excellent service: Leo is an attentive and friendly host who goes to great lengths to look after the comfort of his guests. Good food: Breakfast is generous and hearty Whenever friends come to town, I recommend that they stay here rather than with me. I've got the room, but they'll be more comfortable and better looked after!

Without a doubt best BnB in Durham! What a wonderful place! What a fair price! I found this by…read morechance on the way to Edinburgh and it was my best stay in the UK. I ended up staying 2 nights because the the people, the accommodations and restaurant/pub have a great family feel. Plus the historic quality you cannot get in the States. Will definitely return and tell everyone.