1.62 miles to Stanley centre
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A true northern welcome awaits customers at The Oak Tree, with warm hospitality and a traditional pub atmosphere. Any night of the week you can find an abundance of cheerful locals enjoying the comforts of the public house they have come to love. With live music and homemade pub grub, as well as live sports shown in both 2D and now also in 3D, you will never be disappointed by everything The Oak Tree has to offer.
This Three Star Inn is a quaint escape from busy life, with its rural setting and authentic British class; with six en suite rooms available starting at just £34 per night.
Boasting a roaring log fire and a large range of drinks, The Oak Tree is also pleased to offer our Mid Week Specials of time-honoured traditional pub food and steak dinners as well as breakfasts and Sunday lunch. There is something for everyone at The Oak Tree, so come along and indulge in our one of a kind conviviality; we would love to add you to the ever growing number of customers returning year after year.
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General
We stayed at the Oak Tree to visit our family who live in Dipton. The first thing we have to say is first class. From going in the door to a lovely full English breakfast in the morning we were met with smiles and friendliness from everyone. The bedroom was very clean and tidy and if we wanted anything we just had to ask. We've just found a new local two and half hours away from where we live. We'll be back soon, thanks Jeff and Carolyn.
Reviewed By - Jeff
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Single Male
Very much a local pub with a nice friendly atmosphere. Spacious comfortable spotlessly clean room in a separate annex. Weren’t doing food the evening I stayed but more than happy to offer local takeaway menus, crockery and cutlery for me to eat in the bar. Excellent cooked breakfast. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Reviewed By - Martin
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General
The room was very nice and clean and comfy staff very friendly and welcoming and we really enjoyed the stay and the breakfast was lovely thanks
Reviewed By - Daniel
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Comfortable accommodation in freshly decorated room.Very nice pub with friendly landlords.Breakfast excellent value for money.Excellent location on outskirts of Stanley.Would definitely stay again.Thanks.
Reviewed By - Elisabeth
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Young Couple
Rooms were beautiful and clean. Staff were very friendly and made us feel welcome as soon as we walked through the door. Would definitely stay again and would recommend to anyone. Thanks for a great stay
Reviewed By - Michelle
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Single Male
Helpful staff very friendly
Breakfast food very good
Reviewed By - Christopher
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Mature Couple
The Oak Tree inn is a lovely place to stay. Double room was spacious and comfortable. Staff Brilliant. It’s also dog friendly. All locals make you feel welcome. Deffo staying there again. ????
Reviewed By - Michael
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Mature Couple
Friendly community pub with comfortable room and hearty breakfast. Would recommend.
Reviewed By - Alec
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Business Traveller
Stayed for work purposes, had the run of the top floor of the annex, huge room with everything you could want. The pub itself was brilliant, typical local with a warm welcoming atmosphere, food very good also. Well worth the money.
Reviewed By - Andrew
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Mature Couple
Great as always love this place not the 1st time I’ve stayed quite a few times always good
Reviewed By - Paul
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General
Stayed for one night only for a wedding. Warm friendly welcome by staff and locals.
Room was big, clean. Breakfast menu available. We opted for the full English which was lovely. Would stay again. Typixal pub accommodation.
Reviewed By - Sandra
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Greeted by the welcoming manager. Great room, with four poster bed, and modern en-suite facilities.
Unfortunately didn't have chance to sample the food.
Lively inn, but very quiet once the pub closed.
Great night sleep.
Reviewed By - Russell
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Mature Couple
First Class and highly recommended. Lovely Inn, comfortable, clean friendly staff and customers and great fun entertainment. Will be back.Haven't enjoyed a weekend as much.
Reviewed By - Iain
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Group of Adults
Clean, comfortable rooms. Helpful, friendly staff.
Reviewed By - Ada
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Single Male
Very comfortable spacious clean roomshower was excellent and staff very friendly and acomodating couldnt fault anything.
Reviewed By - Derek
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General
cozy and clean rooms, a dog was allowed, enough space, good breakfast. We enjoyed our stay!
Reviewed By - Renate
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Mature Couple
Really enjoyed it. Very friendly people. No food on Monday night so we were sent about five minute away to Hobsons, a lovely place with plenty of choice of home cooked food.
Reviewed By - John
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Single Female
Everything in the description and more! Stayed overnight...the room was clean,the bed wonderful, own drinks facility, own shower room, good fair priced food on the menu! Lovely outdoor seating with tranquil water feature, and an abundance of well chosen flora and forna!
Owners and staff brilliant!
Handy little store right across the road.
Definately stay again..highly recommend!
Reviewed By - Shirley
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Family with Young Children
What can i say about our stay other than, "we loved it"! Lovely modern annex apartment. Nice views from back window. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast hit the spot. Defo will stay here again. My Dad had the single room downstairs and thought it to be very comfortable. Would recommend for family visiting Beamish which was a short drive away.
Reviewed By - Michelle
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Young Couple
We were struggling to find a last minute hotel the other day and were apprehensive to book a small B N B but the Oak tree was perfect. The rooms were big enough and everytjing was clean. Was in a nice location and just opposite the local shop. Manageress showed us to the room and all staff were lovely.
Reviewed By - Hayley
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Family with Young Children
Thank you for a lovely stay. Friendly local pub with clean comfortable rooms and tasty breakfasts - the poached eggs were the best!
Reviewed By - Margaret
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General
Very good stay until the Wednesday. Unfortunately as you know we had to leave prematurely due to the sudden death of a 23 year old nephew in London. It was good meeting you and we hope to return again before too long.
Reviewed By - John
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It was lovely to meet you both and I am sorry for your loss. Hope to see you again to revisit Beamish now you have your tickets
Regards
Angela
General
We were at a wedding party near by stayed here over night. The staff and locals were really friendly and made us feel very welcome. The room is basic but met our needs for the stay. We had breakfastt he next morning and it was lovely. Thank you for having us!
Reviewed By - Emma
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Group of Adults
Very pleasant staff room clean and comfortable shower efficient and decent pint of real ale. Just what needed after 150 mile journey.
Reviewed By - Bernard
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Single Female
Friendly staff. Easy to find location.
room was clean and comfortable and had parking just outside the cottage.
Reviewed By - Karen
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This B&B was fantastic. The landlady gave us a lift to a wedding when our taxi failed to arrive. Venue was very clean and very friendly. Would us again and highly reccomend.
Reviewed By - Susan
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Stayed for the second time. Nice, comfortable room. Happy to return in future.
Reviewed By - Ronnie
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Single Male
The room and staff excellent
Reviewed By - Joe
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We were happy with our stay and would defiantly stay with you again, nice and clean and comfortable, the breakfast was lovely as well
Reviewed By - Carolyn
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General
Stayed two nights to visit family nearby. It is a traditional pub hotel with real ale on tap; just what I was looking for. Room was comfortable and breakfast ample and well cooked. But the highlight had to be the pizza for evening meal, freshly made and cooked in an adapted oven, it was delicious.
Reviewed By - William
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Business Traveller
I booked this for friend who was in the UK on business. His relative had owned the Oak Tree in the 1970s/80s and he had stayed there then so it was trip down memory lane. He said everything was spot on, clean and comfortable, excellent value for money.
Reviewed By - Elizabeth
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Mature Couple
We were disappointed when we arrived that the accommodation was over a pub. Friday night was ok because we were back late but Saturday, the music went on until 23:30. We would certainly come here again but make sure we were back late to avoid the noise. We had a very good cooked breakfast on both days.
Reviewed By - Sarah
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Group of Adults
What a lovely place to stay very friendly service. Lovely rooms very comfortable defiantly recommend.
Reviewed By - Shanna
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Mature Couple
beautiful cuddly room. great service. always friendly and helpful. and very good breakfast. very recommendable
Reviewed By - Markus
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Young Couple
Nice big clean room. The pub is good and staff are friendly. Lots of countryside on your doorstep. 10mins drive to Beamish Museum so the location suited us perfectly.
Reviewed By - William
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Group of Adults
Could not fault this hotel,absolutely fabulous staff . The rooms were spotless. Would definitely recommend this hotel
Reviewed By - Alison
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Young Couple
Cute little pub! Warm and friendly defo recomemd
Reviewed By - Jen
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Group of Adults
The pub was lively and friendly- the rooms were very clean and modern with great showers. The pub wasn’tdiing good as it was Sunday, but provided plates etc so that we could eat our Indian takeaway in the bar. Recommended!
Reviewed By - Jonathan
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Group of Adults
Brilliant little pub with comfortable,clean bedroom and fab decked beer garden with an abundance of beautiful flowers in patio pots and a water feature to boot .
Well worth a visit . Highly recommend.
Reviewed By - Diane
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Group of Adults
The rooms are excellent, the landlady very friendly, and the breakfast good, overall excellent value for money!
Reviewed By - Charles
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Single Female
I arrived late at night but Angela was very welcoming. The rooms was very comfortable, spotless, lovely tea and coffee with great biscuits, and the wonderful view that greeted when I opened the curtains in the morning was an added bonus. I did not take breakfast but it smelt wonderful. The village was quiet and peaceful. I will be returning.
Reviewed By - Fidelma
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Mature Couple
Room was lovely, clean and tidy and very welcoming too.. Bed was very comfortable too.. Staff was very friendly and helpful made us feel welcome too.. Would stay there again without hesitation and recommend it too..
Reviewed By - Zena
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Mature Couple
We were looking for accommodation near Beamish Museum,and luckily found this little gem. Warm welcome,lovely room with very comfortable bed. Amazing view .
Lovely home cooked food. Friendly locals.
Situated in a nice tidy old pit village.
Cant fault it. Thank you.
Reviewed By - Peter
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Group of Adults
I recently stayed at Oak Tree Inn with a friend and had a very relaxing time. The welcome was warm, room was clean and we opted for breakfast the next day which was lovey.
Reviewed By - Sam
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Single Female
Enjoyed staying in the little upstairs flat located in the separate accommodation at the back of the pub. Cosy little sitting room as well as separate shower room and bedroom. TV in both sitting room and bedroom. Not suitable for those who may find stairs difficult. Happy to stay again!
Reviewed By - Carol
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Single Female
Spacious, clean and comfortable room. Perfect poached eggs for breakfast!
Excellent value for money.
Reviewed By - Lynn
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General
Very welcoming hotel - friendly staff and locals.
Food and drinks excellent. Very reasonably priced.
Reviewed By - Norrie
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General
Room was lovely and everyone was so friendly. The breakfast was outstanding - I would come again just for that 😊 excellent value for money
Reviewed By - Elizabeth
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General
We had a lovely stay in a beautiful little apartment behind the pub. The staff were friendly and helpful, the accommodation very comfortable and the food excellent. The whole experience was enjoyable and we would stay again if we were in the area. Thank you.
Reviewed By - Fiona
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Single Male
Comfortable and warm accommodation. Good service and great value. The Inn is very nice with a lovely open coal fire. Very friendly and the beer was very good.
Reviewed By - Kenneth
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Mature Couple
As described on this site. Going through a period of refurbishment. Should be very good when completed. Our room almost finished but a tight squeeze to sit on the loo! A narrower more upright radiator could be installed without altering the pipework. friendly locals. No food on Sat./Sun. nights but a good restaurant less than 10 mins. drive. Good value stay.
Reviewed By - Paul
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Group of Adults
Stayed here 2 nights. Trip to Beamish.
Staff very friendly, room was lovely, clean and spacious.
Would recommend and will stay again.
Reviewed By - Lindsey
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General
Room very nice and clean breakfast very nice owner friendly and helpful we enjoyed our stay and will definitely come again
Reviewed By - Lorraine
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Mature Couple
Lovely warm welcome. Nice rooms: clean and well equipped. Would certainly recommend and would happily use again.
Reviewed By - Linda
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Single Male
Welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.
Cant complain at all at the price
Reviewed By - Thomas
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Young Couple
What a hidden gem this place is!!! The apartment we got was beautiful and had rexently been refurbished, included a living area, bedroom and bathroom. The owner ess extremely welcoming. She booked us a taxi to thr wedding we were going to however there was going go be a delay so she kindly took us to the wedding venue herself....fantastic service over and above! The brrakfast in the morning was lovely. Having stayed in many hotels and apartments this is one of favourites and will definitely visit again! Beautiful hidden little gem!
Reviewed By - Sarah
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Group of Adults
My friend and I stayed in April as we were visiting Beamish.
Friendly B&B,in a lovely village pub.We stayed in a room in the little house next to the pub.It was clean,a bit dated but soon to be refurbished after which I would give it a four star rating.The food was a bit limited,but very good value for money.
I would stay here again.
Reviewed By - Angela
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Group of Adults
Stayed at The Oak Tree Inn whilst visiting friends at Beamish. Our room was first class and very comfortable. Good breakfast and very reasonable priced. Would stay here again.
Reviewed By - Hazel
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Mature Couple
Recommend this hotel
Reviewed By - Dennis
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Single Male
Booked for a night here as it was cheaper than taxis for xmas party
Excellent for the price which included breakfast as well, pub was nice and friendly
Reviewed By - Michael
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Business Traveller
2nd time Ive stayed here the accomodation is spotless and the owner/staff could not be nicer I would highly reccomend a stau here I will be back in 2017 . Thank you
Reviewed By - Alan
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General
The Oak Tree Inn were all very friendly and helpful. Room was very clean, quiet and comfortable. Breakfast was filling, hot timely.
Reviewed By - Ieuan
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Mature Couple
Nice friendly hotel, friendly helpful staff,nice atmosphere in pub,good breakfast,no problems and would stay again...
Reviewed By - Steven
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Group of Adults
Stopped here during our c2c cycle. Staff lovely and very accomodating, room was clean with a nice view, breakfast excellent. Cannot fault. Great value for money
Reviewed By - Georgina
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Mature Couple
My son and his partner stayed for Saturday night and were delighted with their room. It was a little flat reallyand was clean, warm and very comfortable with a lovely new bathroom. The pub singer was great and the breakfast the same. We would recommend this pub to anyone and will use it now for friends and relatives that are wanting to stay. Well done to all and thank you.
Reviewed By - Joyce
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Group of Adults
Modern comfortable very tastefully furnished. Like home from home, would definitely recommend to stay there. ☺
Reviewed By - Gail
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Single Male
Although Tantobie may not seem a tourist place it fitted well between a day's walking in Swaledale and a visit to Beamish Museum the next day.
The bedroom was away from the main block and hence was quiet. It was comfortable and adequate. The breakfast was excellent and there was a good range of evening meals avai;able.
Reviewed By - Michael
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General
The Inn was easy to find and had limited off road parking. We checked in to a Beautiful Bedroom with a Four Poster Bed and a Sofa which made our stay really nice. Our only issue i would say is the bathroom. The sink looked quite new but then there was a random wall right next to an older styled toilet and bath making the space quite limited. Just needs a little bit of work on the bathroom..... we had dinner dow stairs and breakfast the next morning. Both of which were brilliant. Thank you for having us and beautiful bedroom.
Reviewed By - Catherine
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Business Traveller
Just a super little place. Fantastically refurbished rooms, great facilities and brilliant staff. Lovely breakfast and VERY reasonably priced. Will be back. thanks
Reviewed By - Allison
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General
We stayed in Room 5, which was the whole of the top floor of the annexe. Beautiful room, with tea/coffee facilities. Hairdryer, Ironing board and Iron. Full English Breakfast was very nice. We would definitely stay again.
Reviewed By - Deborah
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Group of Adults
Although only a "stopover", we enjoyed the welcome , food , and room(s) facilities. Ideal for our visits to Beamish Open air Museum and Durham City.
Thank you
Reviewed By - Patrick
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Mature Couple
A comfortable room and good breakfast. Good value for the price.
Reviewed By - Elaine
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Mature Couple
Excellent value for money. Clean room and lovely breakfast. Suited us fine as able to drink downstairs in evening and also to have evening meal there.
Reviewed By - Stephen
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Single Male
Friendly welcome with comfortable room, nice bar and a good breakfast - what more can you ask for?
I will be back if visiting the area in the future.
Reviewed By - John
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Group of Adults
A single night stay in 2 rooms for three of us visiting Beamish the next day. Mum had the 4 poster double and was very impressed. My sister and I had a twin with an unique en-suite. Comfortable with good food and beer and friendly people. I would return if in that area again, much better than a standard chain.
Reviewed By - Katharine
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General
Really friendly, famtastic room, mega breakfast. Couldnt have asked for more. We will be back. Thanks for having us. No sign of the ghost though.😂
Reviewed By - Eric
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Family with Young Children
Off to a family 50th wedding anniversary close by, We stopped for one night in the very recently refurbished family room/apartment, which is separate to the main dwelling. The rooms, yes there is more than one, were decorated a furnished to an excellent spec, with all the necessary extras that you might need or expect from a good hotel ( hair dryer, TVs, coffee/tea making, iron and ironing board).
The 2 bed settees were very comfortable ( according to our kids) as was the bed in the main bedroom. Breakfast was included, which was a traditional English affair, with lashings of toast and tea, all served in the heart of a very traditional English pub.
The only downside was the lack of curtains or blinds in the room, which have yet to be fixed up; however, this oversight could be forgiven, as it allowed the excellent views across the Durham countryside to be further absorbed.
The staff were very friendly and the Landlady/Manager was tentative and welcoming.
All in all an excellent stay and thoroughly recommended to anyone.........so much so, we might even go back and we only live in Blyth, Northumberland
Reviewed By - David
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Young Couple
Excellent little place staff were fantastic excellent value for money would definitely stay again breakfast was spot on
Reviewed By - Phillip
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Single Male
Excellent place to stay. Staff were really friendly and pleasant. Food and beer was excellent and very well priced. Room was just what i wanted very roomy all facalities and bathroom was excellet with a power shower. Would recommend and definelty use again.
Reviewed By - Paul
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Group of Adults
We enjoyed a lovely relaxing few days here,nothing was too much trouble,staff were very freindly and helpful,rooms were clean and comfortable and the food was amazing, would gladly go back again. Good value for money.
Reviewed By - Julie
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General
We arrived on the friday for 2 nights. The owner Angela was very welcoming. The room we stayed in had gone through a renovation which was done very well. We had stayed in the room last year so we could appreciate the work involved. Bed thankfully was still comfortable infact if i could have taken it home with me i would lol....breakfast was enjoyable . the oak tree is a great base for visiting the north east. And the locals in the pub are very friendly. I would recommend in a heart beat staying here.
Reviewed By - Lorraine
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Stayed 1 night in the 4poster bed room all clean comfortable bed.Breakfast good and treated well.We would definitely stay here again. Thank You.
Reviewed By - Arnold
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Located centrally to where we needed to be the Oak Tree gave good value for money . We came in from the snow to a roaring log fire and warm welcome . Locals were friendly as well ,rooms were basic but perfectly adequate and the fresh cooked breakfast was lovely
Reviewed By - Marc
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Business Traveller
A very spacious and comfortable room and an excellent bed. Very good breakfast and so I assume that evening meals and lunch will be equally good. Staff were friendly and helpful.
The only downside is that the bar is downstairs and so it is fairly noisy until about 11pm (music etc). However, this was not overly intrusive, but is worth mentioning.
I would stay here again.
Reviewed By - Des
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Group of Adults
Arrived as wedding guests and the staff bent over backwards to help us out. They couldn't have done more to help, we rushed around getting ready. The rooms were really comfortable as well. Thank you!
Reviewed By - Ben
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General
Was pleasantly surprised at this spacious family room, friendly staff.
Reviewed By - Anne
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Mature Couple
Very nice place.very friendly staff
Reviewed By - Raymond
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Excellent stay at the Oak Tree Inn. One or 2 nights turned into a 4 night stay! Great hospitality and just the right distance from the pub to be able to enjoy the pub and enjoy a quiet nights sleep as well. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed By - Amanda
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Very pleasant and clean
Reviewed By - Dai
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We stopped last Friday and Saturday night, a base for our Beamish trip. The staff was amazing, the locals so friendly, and Angela cooked us some amazing pub grub. Will definitely be coming back next year.
Love to all and a Merry Christmas.
Reviewed By - Barry
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Single Male
Stayed two nights (8th and 9th Dec 2015). Warm, friendly, clean and efficient. Excellent value for money. Heartily recommended.
Reviewed By - Jason
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General
Nice room above a busy pub. Very friendly owner. Food basic but good.
Reviewed By - Richard
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Mature Couple
Proprietor and staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was cooked to order. Full English was available, but our taste was for something lighter. There was no problem in granting our requests. Evening meals were available in the dining area of the pub, which we enjoyed. The homemade soups were particularly good (and filling).
We were entertained by a duet performing in the dining area on the Saturday evening. However, we'd had a long day in nearby Stanley and retired to bed at about 10pm.
We were pleasantly surprised at not being disturbed by the entertainment, which we were told later had gone on until about 11-30pm.
It was great having a room separate from the pub, which gave us independence, and undisturbed sleeps.
Our only criticism was the tiny bathroom.
All in all though the accommodation was good value for money.
Reviewed By - Michael
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Mature Couple
Friendly, comfortable. Would suit C2C users.
Reviewed By - Ian
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Thanks for the review Ian glad you enjoyed your stay.
Group of Adults
Very nice staff.
Apartment accommodation comfortable.
Good breakfast.
Reviewed By - Alejandro
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Thankyou for your kind comments we are very pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Mature Couple
Hi n big thanks to all at oak tree in, from owners, bar staff n punters all who made our night enjoyable, very welcoming, freindly atmosphere, look forward to seeing you's all again soon.
Reviewed By - James
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Single Female
I would like to say how thoughtful and friendly the staff were at the Oak Tree. Nothing was too much for them, they went out of their way to assist me. I would happily stay there again.
Reviewed By - Dorothy
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Thank you for this comment from the staff at The Oak Tree and we hope to see you again.
Lisa and John,
Manager and Manageress
Mature Couple
The Oak Tree was a great place to stay, easy to find, staff very welcoming and the room was comfy and spacious. Shame we were only there overnight! Would definitely come again and recommend to everyone.
Reviewed By - Andrea
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