Battlesteads Hotel
Wark Village, Wark NE48 3LS England
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Originally built as a farmstead in 1747, Battlesteads has recently been converted into a comfortable Northumbrian Inn and Restaurant complete with secret walled garden and sunny conservatory. The 22 rooms are all en-suite with colour TV, hairdryers and ironing facilities. The restaurant features mouth-watering home cooked dishes using top quality, locally sourced produce. An ideal base for exploring Hadrian's Wall country.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Hiking
Fishing
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Taxi service
Baggage storage
Electric vehicle charging station
Wifi
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Special diet menus
Board games / puzzles
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun terrace
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Ironing service
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HOTEL STYLE
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English, Romanian
Location
45Car recommended
Grade: 45 out of 100
12Restaurantswithin 5 miles
7Attractionswithin 5 miles
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We've just returned from a one night stay that was really enjoyable. We arrived quite early but our room (11) was ready. The room was clean, warm and comfortable. We ate in the restaurant and had two lovely meals, good drinks and great service, then sat in the bar in front of a cosy log fire. We also were booked into the observatory and thoroughly enjoyed it. The room was lovely and warm, and the breakfast was really good. The service throughout was first class, special mention to Denisa (?) the lady who was there throughout our stay.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Really lovely pub style hotel. Very friendly and welcoming, the staff couldn’t do enough for us and all with smiles. Room was spotless, food was fantastic. We also booked an event at their observatory. Roy was friendly, knowledgeable and happy to help guide you round the moon and stars. We did a beginners event. Even though the night was cloudy there were clear spells where I have never seen so many stars and looking at Jupiter and the moon through the big telescope was just amazing. Coupled up with fantastic walks nearby we will definitely be back. Hadrians wall and dark skies was something my husband has wanted to see for a long time. I booked it for his birthday. Thanks for making it such a great present. See you again.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Not as good for us, as anticipated from the other reviews on Trustpilot. We were given Room 9 for 2 nights, on a stay that included the 8-course ‘taster menu’ on first night. Room 9 was a decent sized room but in need of updating with some newer furniture. Upon entering the room, it was very cold and stale. It would have benefited from pre-heating, even on low, to give a more welcoming atmosphere. Although once turned on, the radiators fairly quickly warmed the room. A leaflet on the bed advised that the rooms were sanitised between bookings by a special machine (which we never saw over the 3 days), however the dusty blinds seemed to give an impression that such sanitation had not been carried out. (see pic). Tea provisions in the room were fine and a small table-top fridge is provided with long-life milk and water. The bowl of fruit was also appreciated. The Bathroom was clean and a good size, but bath/shower water temperature was luke warm for the duration. As an engineer, I believe that this might have been due to the mixing valve failing as the water within the basin was always hotter. Water pressure was also low and bath and took a long time to fill. The 8-course tasting meal was priced at £60 per head and was not worth that much in our opinion. (This amount would pay for A La Carte meals for both nights, offering better value). In reality, only six courses were provided plus a tiny sorbet refresher after the fish course, and coffee/petit-fours to finish. We have had better menu’s/portion sizes at lower prices at established restaurants. We did not take the wine pairing option at £35/head and did not notice other guests doing so. The breakfasts were ok and plentiful but could have been served hotter, especially the second day, as the conservatory room was not very warm. We had fish on our second night which was nice and decent sized portions, however we were surprised at how quickly it was served and also wondered if the chips were pre-cooked and re-heated? The bar area was welcoming/relaxing with log-burner etc. The staff were all friendly and kept themselves busy. Overall, the hotel rating of 3-star on a well known booking site appears to be a fair. …
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed for one night in the Battlesteads hotel and everything about the stay was first class. Our room was beautiful, we had a lovely meal and the service was top drawer. Would definitely recommend and we’ll be going back when in the area which hopefully will be very soon
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We chose to take advantage of a special deal for two nights with a taster menu provided on the first night. We'll what a great decision that was ! The taster menu on the evening was first class and we thoroughly enjoyed each course, we can't write a review without mentioning your staff, everyone was polite, cheerful and only too willing to help, they were all a credit to the business. The ethics and effort behind making Battlesteads a green establishment are to be admired, you have a superb hotel, great food and drink, first class staff, wonderful rooms and a lovely ambience
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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A lovely hotel with great staff and food. The location is brilliant for accessing Northumberland & Hadrian's wall (by car, bike or by foot). The dark skies observatory is superb (even when there's a lot of cloud cover)!
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Not the first time that we have stayed at The Battlesteads and will not be the last! Fabulous food, mostly home grown or locally sourced, which is well presented and very tasty. Excellent friendly and helpful staff across the hotel team, but special mention to the restaurant and bar staff for their great service and attention. Very comfortable rooms with everything that you need for a pleasant stay. This time we stayed in a lodge which was very spacious with additional seating (both inside and outside) and a large bathroom with walk in shower and jacuzzi bath plus bathrobes and slippers - sheer luxury.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Many thanks for a lovely stay Friday 27th and Saturday 28th.I must tell you that the salmon dish that I had on Friday was my favourite dish of all of my stays. We love coming to your hotel and are always made to feel welcome. Denisa (hope i spelt that correctly) recognises us each time we come and it makes us feel so welcome and relaxed. We hope to be back again in the new year, once all of the Christmas festivities has finished.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Lovely Place to stay my husband and i have just had a lovely weekend, apart from the rain !!! we had the 8 course taster menu , and the accompanying wine tasters what a nice relaxed evening the food was delicious but i must say in all fairness as someone pointed out above the Lamb was very tough that was correct , on our second evening we both had Fish and chips , they were very good , and really enjoyed the breakfast , will return but hopefully in the summer,
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Nothing to do in the area, no were else to eat ,
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This was the 8th time we have stayed at battlesteads and had the taster menu, sadly it will be our last , not just because of the disappointment in the food but the staffs couldn’t care less attitude or the managements email response to me. We had the 8 course taster and 4 out of the 8 dishes came with various flavoured ice cream, beetroot ice cream , horseradish ice cream, sorbet, and raspberry ripple with the dessert, we were a party of 4 and when the lamb dish came 2 of them were ok and 2 of them were tough. Next night we booked a meal and I had the Cajun chicken which when it came with chips and salad and a cream sauce I couldn’t eat the chicken as it was so so dry, overcooked I did tell one of the girls who came back from the kitchen and said did I want anything else, as everyone had finished their meal by this time I did not want to wait for another meal being cooked and then eat alone. When we checked out next day and we’re paying the bill , I again mentioned about my chicken meal and the girl said sorry about that so I said I had basically paid £16.95 for a few chips, I would have thought as a gesture of goodwill they would have taken this off the bill which between the 4 of us came to over £700 but no that wasn’t going to happen. When I got home I received a standard email from battlesteads asking to give feedback which I did and a few days later received one back, not even an apology just they would pass my feedback on to the kitchen…
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Katie Meyrick-Scott, General Manager at Battlesteads Hotel
Responded 30 Oct 2023
Thank you for your review. The wording from our feedback reply did state: Thank you for your email. We are sorry you felt that way regarding some of the dishes you had during your stay with us. This information will be fed back to the kitchen. We do hope you try us again in the future. As mentioned in your review our staff offered the choice of another dish at the time as a goodwill gesture, although this was declined. But one element you omitted to mention in your review was, that we served to your party of 4 people, 2 Cajun chicken dishes. Both of these chicken dishes were cooked at the same time in our commercial steamer then finished with a cream sauce in the same pan. One of your party completely finished their dish with no problems. When one of the Cajun chicken dishes was returned to the kitchen it was checked by our chef and there were clear juices seen in the chicken breast. It was not dry in anyway. We did not remove this dish from the bill, as we found nothing to be wrong. We are sorry you disagree with us regarding this, and now feel you will not be able to return. This is disappointing as you have enjoyed so many previous stays with us. Kind regards from all of Team Battlesteads
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PRICE RANGE
US$98 - US$144 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
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LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandNorthumberlandWark
NUMBER OF ROOMS
22
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Frequently Asked Questions about Battlesteads Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Battlesteads Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Falconry Days (3.8 miles), Hareshaw Linn (4.4 miles), and Battlesteads Dark Sky Observatory (0.04 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Battlesteads Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Battlesteads Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Battlesteads Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Fountain Cottage Cafe and B&B Bellingham, Simonburn Tearoom and B&B, and The Crown Inn.
Are pets allowed at Battlesteads Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Battlesteads Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Romanian.
Are there any historical sites close to Battlesteads Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Black Carts Turret (3.8 miles).
Is Battlesteads Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.