Black Bull

Hotels
6.9 (64 reviews)
The Black Bull , Wylam , gb

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Free wired internet
Internet access

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Noise from pub
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
5.79
Multiple mentions of cleanliness issues including mould, unclean rooms, and odours.
Service
7.76
Mixed reviews but some staff were friendly, though hospitality was lacking.
Location
8.8
Proximity to station and attractions is highlighted positively.
Room Quality
6.25
Rooms are adequately equipped but issues with size and noise were noted.
Amenities
6.28
Basic amenities with no food during the week; some improvements needed.
Value for Money
7.74
Decent value for the price but with areas needing improvement.
Food and Beverage
5.29
No food available during the week which was a significant drawback for guests.
Overall Experience
7.26
Experience was generally okay but marred by noise and cleanliness concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 21:09

Property Description

Convenient Location: Positioned near popular attractions like MetroCentre and St James' Park, Black Bull offers easy access to key destinations.
Comfortable Accommodation: Featuring non-smoking rooms with modern amenities including flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms, guests can unwind in style.
Delicious Dining Options: Start your day with a satisfying breakfast choice ranging from continental to Full English/Irish, ensuring a delightful culinary experience.

To book your stay with us at Black Bull and enjoy a convenient location, comfortable accommodation, and delicious dining options, visit our website now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

6.9
Based on 64 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.79
Service: 7.76
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 6.25
Amenities: 6.28
Value for Money: 7.74
Food and Beverage: 5.29
Overall Experience: 7.26
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Jeroen • family_with_children • nl
5
Pros:

Proximity to station.

Cons:

Smelly hallway and rooms. Very small. Sound of the pub below.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Gregory • solo_traveller • gb
5
If you need a simple room with a soft warm place for your head this'll do on a budget.
Pros:

Room was adequate - single bed with en suite.
Free WiFi was brilliant.
Staff were friendly enough.
For the price, it met expectations and for £50/n would use it again if I had to, just some areas for improvement.

Cons:

Shower didn't close properly so water went all over the floor, and the shower head besides having very little power is also caked in mould and looks never to have been deep cleaned.
Room wasn't cleaned or bin emptied in the 3 nights I was there.
Hallway stank of cigarettes (this thankfully didn't follow to the room).

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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James • family_with_children • gb
4
Staff great and very lively inn. Felt most welcome.
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Gary • extended_group • gb
8
2026-01-09 • via Nuitee
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Laura • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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john • solo_traveller • gb
10
2025-11-23 • via Nuitee
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Jelte • solo_traveller • nl
7
Cons:

Someone was smoking in the room.

2025-11-15 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • family_with_children • au
8
Great stopover on our way to Scotland
Pros:

Location wonderful, staff chatty and helpful

2025-10-17 • via Nuitee
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naama • extended_group • il
4
Pros:

the beds

Cons:

they have a pub and people are making noise until 2am and they know it and they give you earplugs. so they know that you can not sleep

2025-10-14 • via Nuitee
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zbigniew • couple • ca
8
2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
8
This was in the right place for our needs.
Pros:

Room only.

Cons:

A bit cramped, public parking is variable.

2025-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Darren • solo_traveller • gb
7
2025-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • extended_group • gb
1
Awful.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The accommodation is basic rooms above a very noisy pub which opened well beyond licensing hours and was still making a noise at 1.30am. There was no catering and nowhere to relax, escape the noise or dry clothes etc, To be fair the host, when showing me to the room provided a pack of earplugs together with the towels - which I took to be some sort of joke.

Finally, the alarm for the building went off at 4.30am in the morning and was left ringing deafeningly until I left at 7am.

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
Very nice room small but very clean
Pros:

Excellent

2025-10-04 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great accommodation near the hadrian's wall path. Comfortable room for great value.

2025-10-04 • via Nuitee
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Nina • couple • gb
6
Convenient, comfy bed for the night.
Pros:

Cheap, available, clean. Easy to find, easy to get in and out. Comfortable bed.

Cons:

Some pub odour, pub clientele were smoking under the window so smell drifted in.
On the road so some road noise.

2025-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Bev • solo_traveller • gb
3
Lovely room - horrible hospitality.
Pros:

The room was well equipped and clean. The en-suite was a little cramped but it was clean and functional.

Cons:

Lack of welcome - none provided! Was told where my room was and shown to a back staircase and told Room number 4 on the left. The only interaction with the staff I had. Did not feel comfortable at all in the place as the pub below sounded a bit rough. as a single female traveller I would not visit this place again. Was not made to feel welcome or safe at all by the owners.

2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • nz
8
Clean, comfortable accommodation with close walking distance to local restaurant - and bar in the building.
Pros:

Good clean comfortable accommodation with everything you need. Close to good restaurant (walking distance) or bar downstairs.

2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Bettes • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

L'accueil et la disponibilité du jeune homme à la réception.

2025-09-11 • via Nuitee
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TDR13 • solo_traveller • nz
7
Great value for money but no food available during the week.
Pros:

Stayed here after first day doing Hadrians wall. Good location as not far from trail. Nice pub and town and room was comfy.

Cons:

No food is served at the restaurant other than weekends and no where else in town was serving food either. No cooking facilities available only a kettle so had pot noodles for dinner after a 30km walk. Best check ahead well in advance is food is an option anywhere before you book.

2025-09-11 • via Nuitee