BlackbullA1lodge

Breakfast was great, home cooked. Staff/owner was friendly, remote location, good value for the money. Bed was comfortable , although the A1 was close we slept OK. this is OK for a 1 night stopover.

Despite previous feedback that the shower had issues, the shower didn't work and we had to have a wash. Which we feedback to the owner. Room needs an update and clearly used for contractors most of the time.

Location straight off the A1 is convenient, but see below. Parking was good. The room was a decent size with a very good TV. The hosts were friendly and accommodating. The cooked breakfast was very good, but see below. Really nice touch having a fridge in the room with beers, wine and soft drinks for sale. The bed was impressively comfortable and the room was warm. The overall price was very good, reflective in what you got.

We did have a few problems. Firstly noise; although this is an old coaching inn and sound proofing was not expected to be great, we did have a problem with another guest who played music till 3.45am and then started up again at 5am. To prevent this a notice within the rooms asking guests for a bit of quiet between 11pm and 6am might be helpful. There was noise from the road, but this was far less of a problem and to be expected considering the location. Secondly the shower was mainly cold with the odd burst of warm water. Thirdly the fresh orange juice was on the turn to the point of actually being 'fizzy' and some of the fresh fruit was mouldy. Lastly the mugs and spoons had been used and not cleaned in the room. I'm sure the hosts would have been happy to sort this out if asked. A further note to prospective guests; this road is a ninety degree turn straight off a 70mph road. I would recommend slowing down and putting hazards on just before turning off.

Was easy to find straight off the A1, is in great condition for a 300 year old building, Landlady was very warm and welcoming even made me a bacon sandwich to go in the morning even though it was before breakfast time would stay again no problem, bed was really comfy

The location of this property is ideally suited to travellers along the A1, as it is right on the roadside. The staff were very friendly and helpful and called to ensure everything was in order. Nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast was excellent value and delicious in a beautiful room as part of original house

The bed was very uncomfortable because the mattress was too soft and the cottage where we stayed was a little tired, although the bath was excellent and there was plentiful hot water. Our cottage was in need of some tlc and updating but charming all the same.