The Elks Head – Whitfield

Good for a weekend break, fantastic breakfast. Staff great we always choose the Elks head for our short break.

Gods room and breakfast.

We've just had a wonderful stay at the Elk's Head. Arrived 2pm for check-in and a late lunch, we were assigned Room 6 which is just opposite the doors into the rooms. A lovely room, fresh and airy, nice big shower, and sparkling clean. We dropped our bags and went back into the pub for lunch - chicken in mushroom sauce for me and chilli for the hubby. Delicious. We were well looked after by Joanne, Kenny and young Archie and enjoyed a few gins sitting in the gorgeous little garden. We fancied a walk but the weather was changeable, so Kenny recommended we do a hop over the road down to the river under the bridge, so we went down and skimmed stones and then walked back up to watch the rabbits frolicking about in the field opposite. Then we played pool in the bar and listened to the jukebox. A perfect lazy afternoon! We had dinner in the restaurant, again, well looked after, nothing was a problem. Garlic mushrooms and carrot and coriander soup to start, then steaks for main course. Kenny recommended the Bavette steak, which was mouth-watering. Their French chef is very very good! Then we shared a sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Our room was great, comfortable bed, white fluffy towels, powerful hot shower, everything you expect. Apart from the odd noises of people coming in and out of the main door, it was super silent, with the only sound of the birds and the river. Blissful. Had a good night's sleep and great breakfast. Will definitely be back.

The hotel is in a nice spot. Unfortunately the dinner I ordered was distinctly average. The breakfast was nice though

A lovely pub in quiet pleasant surroundings. Close to Hadrian's Wall. The food and drinks were very good at a reasonable price.

Lovely country pub/hotel what I liked most was the welcoming of my dog, it is extremely dog friendly. The majority of staff were fantastic I would return..

Friendly and helpful staff, good breakfasts and dog friendly. Room 8 is above the kitchen extractor fan which works on and off throughout the night so sleep pattern is interrupted, try to avoid this room.

Real nice place staff couldn't have more helpful and lovely excellent food and room amazing a hidden gem many thanx

Rooms are smallish but perfect for a 'pub with rooms'. Lovely pub grub with several 'specials' on each night. Staff are excellent. Ideally located for Hadrian's Wall, and NT properties Cragside and Wallington all less than an hour's drive from the Elk's Head.

Wonderful hideaway in a beautiful peaceful setting. Close to 'wall stuff'. Rooms ok. Breakfast and bar food good. Local beers great. Staff fantastic, Michelle and Tori could not be more helpful when my car decided to spoil our break. Thank you so much. Will definitely come again (probably on the motorbike next time!)