The Black Bull inn
The Black Bull inn descritpion
The Black Bull Hotel is a 17th Century Inn standing in the main street of Wooler. It still retains much of its original character & is situated in one of the most picturesque parts of Northumberland.
It is fully licensed & serves good homemade food every lunchtime & evening, in the restaurant or in the bar area. It is a wonderful base for walkers, golfers, fishing & biking. Sandy beaches are 30 minutes away.
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Facilities of The Black Bull inn
Outdoors ：Terrace | Sun Deck
Pets ：Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities ：Golf Course (within 2 miles) | Darts | Hiking | Game Room
Food & Drink ：Restaurant | Bar | Special Diet Meals (upon request)
Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking ：Free!Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services ：Packed Lunches | Baggage Storage | Shared Lounge/TV Area | Honeymoon Suite
General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Heating | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private) | Designated Smoking Area
Reviews for The Black Bull inn
Review 1：This particular room was a bit too cold, and there was no shower. The bath ran hopelessly slow. We stay here regularly, and usually get a better room than that for the same money.
Review 2：We like the location and the Staff are good. We like the general atmosphere.
Review 3：Evidence of appalling hygiene in our bathroom. Dirt and grime (that could be wiped with a toilet tissue so not difficult to do) around shower and toilet. That's bad enough but then we realised the shower had the water pressure of a damp squid!!!! meaning you literally had to rinse one body part at a time. This room should not be let until these problems are addressed and without some major plumbing work it's highly unlikely the water pressure can be improved. The owners know this but still decide to let it. Beware!!!
Review 4：Very friendly staff, great location
Review 5：We were delighted with our spacious room and very comfortable bed. all the staff greeted us warmly and were very helpful. The breakfast was of a high standard and very delicous. Thank you very much.
Review 6：Not the fault of the Black Bull but one customer did make a remark about me having a dog. I wouldn't mind but my dog is far better looking than the person who commented.
Review 7：Comfy, value for money and quiet.
Review 8：The shower was either scalding hot or ice cold with no happy medium. Plan on taking a bath in the tub...
Review 9：Nicely located in a quaint little town that has several nice antique stores within walking distance. The staff was friendly. The breakfast was delicious. Dinner and drinks in the on-site pub/restaurant was a nice way to finish a long day of traveling. The building is very old but well kept.
Review 10：Despite the good food and friendly staff the experience was spoilt by the lack of cleanliness. Examples, ---hairs under the table mats which were almost stuck to the table....sticky surfaces and dirt in the bedrooms. Shabbiness, due to the age of the property, is fine but no excuse.
Review 11：Friendly staff. Interesting old building. Very good breakfast with wide choice.
Review 12：We had to climb 2 flights of stairs to our bedroom.
Review 13：The Black Bull was situated in a convenient place. The room had plenty selection of hot drinks offering fresh milk if desired. Lots of character.
Review 14：If you complain about this Pub, you have problem, go home, and haveboring life.. , Stairs a bit of a problem for more more maturecitizens,but I am sure if you contact staff before hand any requestswill be met
Review 15：Great location, perfect for accessibility to renown location includingHoly Island. We were overseas visitors, enjoyed the English pubenvironment. Staff at the hotel helpful, food great. Bed comfy and ataste of the Northumberland life. Travelling South visitCRAGSIDE. Youwill not forget it.
Review 16：Very good value for money,pleasant room. Friendly staff, brilliant breakfast. Had evening meal there which was well presented, delicious and very reasonably priced.
Review 17：Noise from bottle bank/bus station located in the car park which our room faced onto.
Review 18：Staff were very welcoming and helpful. We stayed for 3 nights and the room was gorgeous. Very comfortable and private. Own bath/shower facilities were great.
Review 19：The shower didn't work correctly but they also had a bath
Review 20：The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast was fantastic every wim catered for , we also ate there and the Sunday lunch was lovely and very reasonable priced.
Review 21：Wooler is a lovely town with great views. The Black Bull seems to be at the centre of it with lots of interesting locals. Staff were helpful and well organised. Breakfast a great plus and we ate well at night.
Review 22：we didn't like the twin beds ,Matttress very soft and uncomfortable but the bedding was excellent.
Review 23：staff very amenable, helpful, felt at ease locals very friendly. room facilities were good and very clean.
Review 24：Poor coffee at breakfast but no big deal.
Review 25：Nice country hotel in a good location with private parking, good real ales & bar food. Rooms warm, comfortable & clean. No problem with our dog that was made welcome by both staff & locals who where all friendly. Good restaurant next door also owned by the hotel.
Review 26：Had to shower on knees in bath; Cigarette burn on bath; Hotel appearance tired in general; Orange juice off at breakfast Cooked breakfast very fatty Bar unwelcoming for new visitors
Review 27：Town is a nice location
Review 28：Breakfast ordered night before .but never got wot I'd orderd.(haggis not cookt black pudding 1/4 cookt bacon only just) never complained as I needed to leave .church bell rings every hour.
Review 29：made to feel unwelcome and details of the parking staff did not worry if we parked or not. location of our room was told just to go up 2 flights of stairs. breakfast was at a set time so no surprise but we waited for 30 mins before we recd our breakfast. room was in need of various forms of repair. bathroom fitments falling off wall. overcharges at bar for drinks/meals got a refund back when challenged. felt we should not be there very unwelcome visit. room view of car park and small bus station with youths making a lot of noise. also nothing in village. would not recommend.
Review 30：The meals served in the pub was excellent and very good value.
Review 31：The shower hanging off the wall , shower hardly worked , broken stool in room , very old and grotty pub/hotel/b&b , staff when 1st arrived made us feel like we dont belong by blanking us for 10 mins on arrival , to busy talking with locals
Review 32：Woman at breakfast , lovely lady with a nice breakfast , very friendly
Review 33：It was good to be near the centre of Wooler and there was a nice buzz in the pub.Lovely staff, very good breakfasts and the pub meals were excellent. I had salad one evening and it was beautifully fresh,and I am used to picking my own from the garden! The Milan was also excellent, very food and service. Great holiday
Review 34：The decor and demeanour of the Black Bull is somewhat dated and in need of renovation. There was a bit of noise at night from young people hanging around the car park/bus pull-in next to the building. The car parking spaces were a bit of a lottery if returning early evening as sometimes they were taken by people visiting the restaurant next door.
Review 35：The staff were all really helpful and friendly. The food was good and the portions generous. The location was great for visiting Northumberland
Review 36：My wife is coeliac, which we had advised the hotel about. We have found in the past that many hotels do not understand what that entails. The Black Bull, however, laid on gluten-free sausages and gluten free bread which they toasted in a dedicated toaster.
Review 37：We had done a hard days walking and had stayed on a campsite the day before so it felt like an oasis. Very comfortable, generously sized room. Extremely friendly and genuine staff. Good breakfast, amazing value
Review 38：Shower wasn't too great1
Review 39：Staff very friendly and helpful breakfast very good
Review 40：The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and very well equipped.
Review 41：Needs upgrading
Review 42：Ventilation poor-Heating a bit too high and only 1 window in the toilet would open
Review 43：Location good on main street Milan Italian Restaurant Bar Meals
Review 44：Staff were so friendly
Review 45：We liked the location as it was on the cycle route we were riding. The friendliness of the staff.
Review 46：friendly staff; comfortable;plenty of space.
Review 47：Lacking entertainment on an evening in the village
Review 48：Friendly atmosphere, good service, nice accommodation
Review 49：Bathroom could have done with a really good clean in the corners and edges
Review 50：Staff were friendly and the breakfast was amazing
Review 51：Nothin to dislike
Review 52：Nice friendly helpful staff,brilliant food ,pleasant atmosphere.
Review 53：No complaints at all!
Review 54：Rooms were beautifully appointed, lovely homely feel with nice decor!
Review 55：nothing
Review 56：the area
Review 57：Access to car park a bit tricky and hotel decor rather dated
Review 58：Good location for exploring Northumberland, nearby Italian restaurant very good
Review 59：poor shower in room 11.
Review 60：friendly atmosphere in the pub. staff were great.
Review 61：No outside window so poor ventilation
Review 62：Nice room good decor
Review 63：We were satisfied with the accommodation
Review 64：The shower
Review 65：Ideal location for St Cuthberts Walkers Good food Friendly hospitable staff
Review 66：Friendly staff, comfortable. Very good value for money.
Review 67：Had room at top with many stairs. I am Handicapped!
Review 68：Friendliness of staff
Review 69：Staff
Review 70：could do with a make over
Review 71：accepted dogs
Review 72：Shower terrible. Credit card machine broken but we were able to get cash from a machine before that money ran out .
Review 73：Food very good.
Review 74：shower pressure was disappointing.
Review 75：great restaurant Milan nearby - had GF range of Italian meals.
Review 76：Shower not ideal but for a short stay it was adequate
Review 77：Very friendly and located in a beautiful area
Review 78：We arrived to live music.
Review 79：double bed a bit small
Review 80：friendly staff nice rooms
Review 81：no fridge
Review 82：Staff were very good and helpful
Review 83：friendly staff
Review 84：room good size. very clean. food plentiful and good price . restaurants nearby. central location for touring tourist sites. free parking.
Review 85：shower did not work properly
Review 86：nice accommodation, lovely breakfast, very clean and friendly staff.
Review 87：Bed was too soft and had toll together.
Review 88：Food and staff were good. Room well cleaned daily.
Review 89：1. The bedroom door couldn't be locked. 2. There was lots of noise from outside, until about 2 am!
Review 90：Good food, comfortable room.
Review 91：Nothing
Review 92：Good location and breakfast
Review 93：Everything was great no complaints
Review 94：The food n drink
Review 95：The hotel was booked by myself for friends, who were very impressed
Review 96：Very friendly down to earth staff.lovely large bedroom(superior suite)
Review 97：food was lovely and staff very friendly and helpfull
Review 98：Shower pressure was very poor
Review 99：Friendly clean comfortable pub
Review 100：Great location, fantastic bar and a superb beeakfast
Review 101：good food and beer the area
Review 102：They wouldn't get up early (7 am) to cook us a breakfast we'd paid for so we simply ate toast and cereal.
Review 103：Comfy beds Decent value
Review 104：Very good value for money. Breakfast good.
Review 105：Evening meal fair, better in bulk than content.
Review 106：Right on the route of St Cuthberts Way! Friendly & helpful staff
Review 107：No contest fantasticxxx
Review 108：All of the weekxxxxx
Review 109：Lots of children and dogs in the bar.
Review 110：Good selection of bar meals and very nice breakfast.
Review 111：the church clock ring out each hour
Review 112：The hearty breakfast and its value for money
Review 113：rooms well used getting a little tired
Review 114：location ,staff friendliness, [Maureen], old world charm, clean bedding,
Review 115：Leaving
Review 116：Staff were brilliant. Meals were huge. The whole place was ideal.
Review 117：the room was spacious, the breakfast was excellent, we did not eat in the hotel but a friend did and was delighted. The bar was very good.
Review 118：Car Parking limited.
Review 119：Friendly Staff. Good location. Clean and tidy. Good value for money.
Review 120：the rooms were clean, well equipped and comfortable. staff friendly and helpful
Review 121：Church clock chimes throughout the night. Check in was very slow but the pub was busy with only one staff member.
Review 122：Good location in centre of Wooler
Review 123：Great staff and great cheap place to stay