The Old Ship

One of the best places I have stayed. Very friendly staff and a place with real character . The live music in the bar was great and I was made to feel welcome. I will definitely stay again.

Quiet and relaxing. Jackie very chatty, friendly and helpful. Good base for exploring nearby countryside, eg Holy Island (Lindisfarne).

room was clean

the area was a bit run down wont be back at newbiggon

hotel accommodation was very clean and the staff very friendly.It was good value for money.

Loved the view, the hospitality and friendliness of the staff and customers in the pub. Wonderful walks on the beaches and driving along the beautiful coastline

Liked everything. Couldn't fault it.

Interesting old building with lots of little nooks and crannies, friendly ,relaxed atmosphere,comfortable beds,locals welcoming,enjoyed Folk night.

From the moment I met the proprietor and her helpful staff I realised that I was in my 'comfort zone'. After that it just got better. The social atmosphere in the bar made you feel more like family than a guest. Well recommended.

In truth there was nothing that I did not like.

The sea view was brill as it was pretty choppy, so comfortable and relaxing, lovely and warm even though it was freezing outside, staff were very warm and helpful, we had a brill breakfast, not be long before we visit again as we had the best nights sleep ever.

Friendly staff, quiet location

the owner was very helpful and friendly we had a lovely stay THANKYOU

excellent location,very friendly staff.jackie made me very welcome would stay there anytime

Staff were friendly food was good room warm clean comfortable price low

Decor needs continued work. Your description. Needs to say breakfast is available by arrangement but not evening meals.

Lovely clean rooms Views amazing Staff friendly

Value for money,Friendly people and good atmosphere

No early breakfast

Sea front location, convenience and ease of access

Macerator was too loud and kept activating randomly during the night. Overall building looks tired

Very friendly and helpfull staff. Excellent sea view room. Good traditional English breakfast.

Rather shabby appearance when approached from the road, but fine when approached from the Esplanade. No black pudding for breakfast!

The staff were very friendly and welcoming

There was a little noise coming from the bar directly below our rooms

Excellent value for money, friendly and welcoming staff. Will certainly be using again when next time in the Newcastle area.

Excellent comfortable clean beds and brilliant shower. Good breakfast, friendly welcoming staff.

The Old Ship is right at the seafront. We had a very large room with seaview. Going to bed and waking up with the sound of the waves and seagulls.

From the outside, the Old Ship does not look very inviting. Needs some repainting. If we would not have prebooked, we would looked for another place. But the room was large and really ok for us.

Although from the front the Old Ship looked unkempt the main entrance at the back opposite the beach made up for it. We had booked for 2 nights and I was a little disappointed with our room as it was on the small side however the landlady offed us a bigger room for the second night. breakfast was lovely. The pub/hotel is tired but the character and staff made up for it. It is a charming find, natural surroundings and we loved it.

Jacqui was an excellent hostess - very friendly and welcoming - the room was lovely and very clean with a great sea view. Great value for money. Please don't be put off by the look of this hotel from the road

Cosy, friendly atmosphere. Sea view rooms. Old style English pub. Family owned business.

Staff very helpful and friendly. Bed was so comfortable.

excellent