Crown & Crossed Swords
About the Hotel
Rooms
A family-friendly inn with a 9.3/10 Booking.com rating, Crown & Crossed Swords provides free on-site parking in Shotley Bridge.
Family rooms at Crown & Crossed Swords feature private bathrooms, carpeted floors, TVs, and free WiFi.
Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries.
The restaurant serves full English and Irish breakfasts, lunch, and dinner, with menus accommodating vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets across British, pizza, and Asian cuisines.
A garden with outdoor furniture is available, and the Shotley Bridge area provides opportunities for kayaking and canoeing.
The inn is 26 km from Newcastle International Airport and 17 km from Beamish Museum and Durham Cathedral.
Free WiFi is available throughout Crown & Crossed Swords for guests needing to work from their rooms.
All rooms are non-smoking, and dogs are welcome.
The bar serves real ales alongside a standard drinks menu.
Pros
Beer garden offers a sunny outdoor seating area.
Signatures on the menu include regionally inspired dishes like Thai curry and beef rendang.
Staff are consistently described as friendly and welcoming.
Showers provide strong water pressure.
Guests highlight the comfortable beds in their reviews.
Cons
Kitchen is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Dinner parties of more than six people are not accepted in the evenings during peak periods.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Pets allowed
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
