134 High Street East Sunderland, Sunderland, SR1 2BL, United Kingdom
#2 of 8 B&Bs and Inns in Sunderland
Guests' ChoiceBased on 966 B&B reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 16 June 2024
Emily
United KingdomDiana was so accommodating and we really appreciated her help having travelled several hours. Comfortable bed, friendly staff, very clean! Lovely quiet location but still close to everything you need. View from the rooftop over the river in the evening was beautiful. We will definitely stay again next time we are up!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 16 June 2024
Raychael
IrelandDiana was such a lovely host. She took her time to show us around the place. The room was very cosy and it felt like a home away from home. There is no cooked breakfast but she does provide bread, tea, jam, milk etc in a shared kitchen which you can help yourself to. I actually preferred this set up. The view from the terrace area is gorgeous especially if you get some nice weather. We would definitely stay here again and loved the character and atmosphere the place provided.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 15 June 2024
Deborah
United KingdomNothing perfect.
Wow was very impressed with the room and facilities had everything you could want loved it only wished I was staying longer host was fantastic and went the extra mile would highly recommend you give it a try if you are looking for a stay in Sunderland just fantastic.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 11 June 2024
Kelly
United Kingdomeverything was great
the customer service provided was fantastic. the views amazing nice smoking area outside
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Conor
United KingdomThe shower was a little small for me (Im 6'3, so kind of expected), it is an old building so adjusting it now would prove difficult. The price could be more competitive with the commercial hotels around Sunderland but it has a more homely touch which I appreciate.
The room was clean & tidy, Diana was very nice bringing me in and accommodating me. Parking on site is nice, Wifi is provided (suitable for videos on youtube), the building is in a good location next to the main sites of Sunderland and is close to venues which are all in view from the terrace.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Tahlula
United KingdomThe room was light airy and comfortable with a big window, TV and coffee making facilities plus an on suite shower room. The outside terrace area looking over the river is a great place to sit day or night with lovely views, I enjoyed my stay so much iv booked back in for my trip in August.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 June 2024
Naylor
United KingdomThe initial entrance is a little scruffy, but I could not fault the room at all.
Lovely large clean bedroom and ensuite, with very comfortable beds.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Kelly
United KingdomBeautiful place to stay a really home from home with beautiful views
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Carol
United KingdomCleaner trying the door before we were up and about
Very Quirky little place . Lovely hostess
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Michelle
AustraliaA great place to stay and very comfortable - particularly given the building is around 300 years old. Diana was very warm and welcoming and made us feel very at home. We also enjoyed a lovely meal in the restaurant downstairs.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Annie
United KingdomNothing bad to say but perhaps the rooms could do with a revamp at some point but still doesn't take away how much we liked staying there.
A lovely, quirky hotel with history a plenty, we loved it! Our hosts were the warmest, friendliest people and we loved hearing the story of how the hotel came to be in their hands! The room was clean, beds comfy, shower hot and our little window looking out to the river framed the view perfectly and was spectacular at night. The shared kitchen worked well and there was plenty of cereal, bread, tea, coffee etc for a simple brekkie which was perfect. The restaurant downstairs was fantastic, definitely recommend eating there and again, the views were fab....apparentley the Sunday roast is something special.....next time we'll make sure we're there for that! Would stay here again for sure!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Debbie
United KingdomDidn’t stop us coming back but just an FYI it’s a quiet a quirky old building on different levels witha variety on steps and stairs. The access staircase is quite steep with narrow steps so something to consider if you’re bringing a lot of luggage or have mobility issues.
Diana is a lovely host. Property is above a very nice Italian restaurant. Due to a cancellation, as we were returning guests we were given a free room upgrade which made our stay even more comfortable. The property doesn’t do breakfast but guests have use of a full kitchen where cereal, bread, fruit juice, milk etc were all provided and being able to store food for our package lunches in the fridge was extremely helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Elizabeth
United KingdomIt was clean, quirky and had excellent facilities
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Susan
United KingdomShower - hard to control and high level shower head.
Breakfast and comfy beds.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Dallene
United KingdomSteep stairs
Clean and inviting
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Gary
United KingdomStairs a little cramped
Very pleasant, clean, quality
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Gavin
United Kingdomeverything was good for the price
greeted by owner and showed us the facilities . Good range of food and drink for breakfast .
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
David
AustraliaNothing
The history, the staff, the food, the location.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Callum
United KingdomNothing really, would be nice to have a few more options for breakfast but that’s about it
Nice rooms, good sized shower room, great terraced area over looking the river with a fire pit in the centre, tried the Italian restaurant downstairs and was not left disappointed, communal area good offers some breakfast cereal and toasts
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Sharon
United Kingdomif there was one negative and this was not on the hosts at all but just want to make a mention so others who stay can be bit more courteous to the other guests: the building is an older building and some of the doors to the rooms are heavy doors. We had one set of guests who would let their room door just bang close behind them instead of holding it to close it (like what we did) when they were coming in and out of their room. This was a tad annoying when they were in and out a few times in quick succession ( one time at 7am). So again not on the owners but would be nice if the other guests had thought about this.
Had a really good stay - the host Diana was very accommodating. Allowing us to arrive earlier than the stated check in time due to the early kick off on the last game of the season. We only requested to be able to park the car here and check in later but the keys and rooms were ready for our arrival. We were shown around on arrival and very informed. Also free wifi was good. Communication as well was amazing. This was a big positive for us and we really appreciated this. Rooms were clean and comfortable. We had 2 rooms Peggy Potts and Jack Crawford - both fine! We had researched the facilities so knew of the stairs (as stated in description) they were of no issue to us. It was nice to have the use of the kitchen area and the cereals/ bread provided for breakfast. The outside area just off the kitchen was nice - giving views of the riverside. We ordered a take out cake from the restaurant downstairs which was delicious and would definitely love to eat in there next time. Decor was very interesting to read - a lot of pictures showing the history of people and the place.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Neil
United KingdomThis was my third visit to the Boar's Head. It's clean and comfortable, overlooking the river with free parking. Five minutes walk from the city centre. Always a warm welcome from Diana & Tony.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Gihan
United Kingdomstreet noise at night,
Clean room and bathroom
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Joy
United KingdomNothing
Lovely welcome when we arrived. Very clean and spacious.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Donna
United KingdomIdeal location for where we had planned to go nearby. A nice welcome when we arrived by the owner, very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed in April 2024
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