The Cottage Inn Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Northumberland
The Cottage Inn Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Cottage Inn Hotel was inspected on 4 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Northumberland score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Northumberland ratings →
Address: Dunstan, Northumberland, NE66 3SZ
How this rating has changed
The Cottage Inn Hotel was re-inspected on 4 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
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How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Cottage Inn Hotel among the 2,815 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 91% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,815 | 91% | ← The Cottage Inn Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 208 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 398 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Cottage Inn Hotel none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Cottage Inn Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proctor Steads Caravan Park Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| The Arch at Craster Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Piper's Pitch Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Craster Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Dunstanburgh Castle Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Shoreline Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Thomas H BK280 Farmers/growers | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Jolly Fisherman Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about The Cottage Inn Hotel
What is The Cottage Inn Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Cottage Inn Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 4 August 2026.
Is The Cottage Inn Hotel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cottage Inn Hotel last inspected?
The Cottage Inn Hotel was last inspected on 4 August 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cottage Inn Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cottage Inn Hotel compare to other places in Northumberland?
91% of the 3,107 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Cottage Inn Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Cottage Inn Hotel and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Understanding this rating
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