Sitting in the heart of the picturesque village of Embleton on the Northumberland coast, Dunstanburgh Castle Inn is a wonderfully warm and welcoming family-run inn with a charm that's hard to resist. Just a short stroll from the stunning Embleton Bay and the magnificent ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle itself, it's the kind of place that feels like a proper Northumberland bolthole.

 

The Inn offers something for everyone throughout the day - whether you're calling in for a Bean Genie coffee and a homemade traybake, a relaxed lunch in the bar or lounge, or settling in for a leisurely evening meal in the classically styled restaurant. The kitchen takes real pride in showcasing the finest local Northumberland produce, and the all-day menu runs from noon right through to 8:15pm. Sunday lunch is a firm favourite too, with traditional roast meats, homemade Yorkshires and all the trimmings - proper comfort food at its very best.

 

The traditional bar is a hive of activity, stocking a brilliant selection of locally brewed beers, while the cosy lounge with its log burner is the perfect place to sink into a sofa after a long walk on the beach. There's outdoor seating too, for those days when the Northumberland air is simply too good to miss.

 

With Alnwick Castle, Bamburgh, Lindisfarne, and the Farne Islands all within easy reach, it's a brilliant base for exploring everything this magical stretch of coastline has to offer.