Review: Everything in Shaftoes have been done to a very high standard. Dave could not have done more to make our stay better. Recommends eating places, booked a table and sorted out a menu for us that suited our taste. Verry good knowledge of local places to visit., by Malcolm, 23 September 2017, rated 10/10 Excellent
Review: Room was immaculate and refurbished recently by the looks of it. Good breakfast choices in the cafe downstairs and the staff are very helpful. Only thing was that the B&B had no notification from Expedia that the stay had been prepaid and so they went to take payment from me. I was able to show them an email from Expedia to show it was paid. They took a photo of it and that was that. Not their fault., by David, 6 November 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent
Review: Hotel was lovely, room was spacious and very clean. Owners were very nice and very helpful. Breakfast was fabulous. The owners could not do enough to help you enjoy your stay. Gave lots of information on the local area and would book restaurants etc if you asked. Highly recommend this hotel., by Anonymous traveller, 1 October 2019, rated 10/10 Excellent
Review: The service here is brilliant. A family run establishment where there are toys for children and an outdoor play area. The working farm environment and beautiful scenary add atmosphere. The rooms are clean and comfortable amd the breakfast was amazing. We will definitely return., by Daniel, 31 August 2021, rated 10/10 Excellent
Review: I have stayed in a number of hotels in Newcastle and this was the best stay. The room was spacious with a well equipped mini kitchen and we had prepared 2 good evening meals there. The bed was so comfortable and the location made the hotel quiet which is a change to the noise and sirens throughout the night in my other stays! The Manager's get-together on the Wednesday and Thursday evening of my stay was unexpected and a lovely touch - free drinks and cheese and nibbles for an hour. The staff..., by Susan, 23 February 2015, rated 10/10 Excellent
Review: The hotel is lovely and modern it’s right by the quayside. The car park is directly behind the hotel. Our room didn’t have a magnifying mirror or a minibar however the receptionist made a note to add these if we visit again., by Mary, 13 November 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent
Review: Excellent staff very kind and hospitable and very nice pub food and breakfast. LargeTV screen to watch the World Cup and BBC I player to catch up on the highlights, all good., by Michael, 17 June 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent
Review: We had a very pleasant surprise with the property,doesn’t look great from the outside but superb rooms, a very nice kitchen available to use and the rooms were fantastic.The staff/owners were very friendly and helpful, we will Definitely be back., by Anonymous traveller, 17 June 2019, rated 10/10 Excellent
Review: I stayed in the annex luxury apartments which are fantastic. Amazing comfortable king size bed. Luxury bathroom and living area - like a suite set up. Two large TVs and kitchen - the sort of place you would buy., by richard, 30 March 2019, rated 10/10 Excellent
Review: Could fault nothing. Excellent from first arrival(just to drop luggage off prior to check in to actual departure). Love hotel, Staff, accomadation, everything. Cant wait o go back., by Anonymous traveller, 13 November 2014, rated 10/10 Excellent
Review: Lovely stay, food was fantastic. Both evening meal and breakfast was devine. Room was beautiful and immaculate. Great castle with lots of history, we did the castle tour that they do every morning which we thought was a lovely touch., by Kelly, 26 January 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent
Review: Lovely room - nice and clean and bed very comfy. Good in the pub downstairs was absolutely fabulous - huge portions and very tasty. Highly recommend 👍, by Eilish, 17 October 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent
Review: Had a great stay here, spacious bedroom overlooking the countryside in a quiet location. Enjoyed the food and great atmosphere in the pub., by Anthony, 8 August 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent
