The Queens Head Hotel

Pros: Car park - free Friendly Staff - always helpful Breakfast - tasty Cons: Room - it was dusty in places, one window was open which meant traffic could be heard (although we didn't try to shut it, there was a cobweb over the gap), the radiator must have been broken as it was way too hot (we tried turning it down), therefore we needed the window open! The carpet was coming up near the entrance to the bathroom and the door kept catching on it. The paint was peeling near the door frame. The shower had hardly any pressure and the temperature wasn't always easy to control. When my partner went in first, he said there was a hair in it. On the surface, the room appeared nice, but unfortunately it was just the surface. We didn't sleep well because of the heat of the room and then the noise from outside in the morning. Dinner Availability: We were told when we first got there, that because of Christmas, they had forgotten to do a food order and therefore some things were not available. We were then given alternative places to eat. We didn't try to eat our dinners there, but just thought it was worth pointing out as it's not something that gives a good first impression. This place has a lot of potential, but unfortunately at the moment it doesn't live up to it.

Treated to a birthday weekend away in Rothbury, staying at the Queen’s Head. The staff were polite and friendly. The room was lovely and spacious. The breakfasts were yummy, and the evening food was delicious. We will definitely be returning!

Warm welcome from friendly staff, comfy bed in a large, well appointed room. Walls and curtains needed a dusting though. Food ranged from delicious (evening mains and pud) to barely ok (breakfast, no tea, no welcome, longlife OJ, poorly cooked).