Near Bamburgh Castle, Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast offers a warm and inviting stay. Enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast, explore the serene garden, and connect with in-room WiFi. Previous guests rave about the delicious breakfasts served here.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Parking available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking
Main amenities (3)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Garden
Feel at home (6)
Rollaway/extra beds
Private bathroom
Garden
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Digital TV service
Room options
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Family Suite, Sea View (Shower)
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
16 reviews
(16 reviews)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View (Shower and Bath)
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
17 reviews
(17 reviews)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View (Shower)
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
15 reviews
(15 reviews)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Bamburgh Castle. Free perks include WiFi and cooked-to-order breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travellers.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
3 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free off-site parking within 164 ft
Street parking available
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
What to do
Beach nearby
Facilities
Garden
Accessibility
Sign language-capable staff
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 35.0 per night
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Hillcrest House Bamburgh
Hillcrest House & Bamburgh
Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast Bamburgh
Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast
Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast Bamburgh
Frequently asked questions
Does Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast and nearby?
Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast has a garden.
What's the area around Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast like?
Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast is a short 11-minute walk from Bamburgh Castle and 10 minutes' walk from Bamburgh Beach. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.
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Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Breakfast
Room
Location
Bathroom
View
Castle
Restaurant
Beach
Education
Spacious room
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, fantastic, and to perfection, with a wide range of options. (107 reviews)
The property is within walking distance to the lovely beach and a perfect location for visiting the coast. (6 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
31 Jul 2025
Great location, great hosts. Freshly cooked breakfast
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
4 Aug 2025
Stayed for 3 nights. Was comfortable
William
William, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 Jul 2025
Ideal location for Bamburgh, Seahouses & Holy Island. Spacious rooms with everything you need for a short break. excellent breakfast.
Jane
Jane, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
20 May 2025
Lovely stay
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
5 Jul 2025
Although the property is a bit outdated that’s what makes it so charming.
Mark is the perfect host and can’t do enough for you .
A very enjoyable 3 night stay .
Tracy
Tracy, 3-night trip
6/10 Okay
3 Jul 2025
Lovely hosts, and the B&B is in a very convenient location.
Needs a bit of TLC here and there.
Joan
Joan, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
2 Jul 2025
Mark, the owner was friendly and welcoming
He also turns out a fantastic breakfast with loads of choice as well. Although property needs a bit of sprucing up it was warm, comfortable and relaxing.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
25 May 2025
The breakfast was a nice quiet breakfast
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
20 May 2025
The owner is very friendly and helpful.
Pok
Pok, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
18 May 2025
a very relaxing stay in a remarkable part of the country.
Thanks to Mark and his dad for making us feel so welcome.
Gary
Gary, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
5 May 2025
Great location
Totally fit for our walking holiday purposes
Mick
Mick, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
24 Jan 2025
Perfect stay
Perfect stay - great breakfast and just all we wanted really.
Rui
Rui, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
7 Apr 2025
This is a great spot in a lovely castle town. We were in easy strolling distance to the beach, great dining options and of course the castle. Our hosts were friendly and welcoming.
Lora
Lora, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
29 Mar 2025
A brief but perfectly suitable stay in Bamburgh
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
16 Feb 2025
Perfect stay in the best spot, what more can you ask for.
janet
janet, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
25 Mar 2025
It was okay for one night breakfast was lovely
Hazel
Hazel, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
11 May 2025
Property within walking distance of the castle and beach. The owner,Mark was very obliging and helpful,nothing was too much trouble,always greeted with a smile. Breakfast was excellent! Room was spacious and bed very comfortable. Highly recommend!
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
18 May 2025
Lovely B&B with spacious rooms and bathroom. When we let the staff know we wouldn’t be having breakfast due to a 6AM departure, they insisted on having breakfast ready for us before we left. Breakfast was fantastic! So kind and generous. And Bamburgh Castle is just two minutes away.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
5 Feb 2025
Great service & location
A lovely, quaint B& B in the perfect location to explore Bamburgh. Breakfast was delicious, especially the Bamburgh Bangers and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Emily
Emily, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
28 Mar 2025
A good stay.
The hosts were very accomodating. As well as the choices on the breakfast menu, we were also asked if we'd like something different.
Ian
Ian, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
1 Dec 2024
Lovely B&B excellent host, friendly and helpful, lovely breakfast
Jane
Jane, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 Mar 2025
We had a delightful stay! The house is super tidy and clean, the breakfast is outstanding and Mark and his dad were incredibly friendly and helpful. The house is within easy walking distance to Bamburgh Castle and all the shops and pubs in town. We would highly recommend staying.
Ben
Ben, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
8 Sep 2024
Lovely hosts and a great breakfast!
Emily
Emily, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 Sep 2024
Great little village to spend the day in. Nice B&B great service and easy check in.
CHRISTINE
CHRISTINE, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
16 Jun 2024
Rooms was basic and clean and comfortable, food was lovely