Pubs, Country Houses and Farmhouse
Accommodation in Cumbria & Northumberland,
including Newcastle, Hexham, Alston & Carlisle near Hadrian's
Wall.
Hadrian's wall spans the Counties of Cumbria and Northumberland,
and stretches from Carlisle in the west to Wall's End at Newcastle-upon-Tyne
in the east. All along its length of some 70 miles are many places for
the visitor to stay, from small guest house and bed and breakfast establishments,
many set in former farmhouses and in old country houses, to larger hotels
in city and town centres - everything from 2 star budget to 5 star luxury
is available within this northern region of England.Fairshaw Rigg, for
example, is an exclusive 5 star silver awarded, bed and breakfast establishment
in Hexham near Hadrian’s Wall, in Northumberland offering accommodation
of a very high standard. Fairshaw Rigg is a small working alpaca farm,
specialising in breeding top quality black alpacas, most of which graze
happily next to the house. Situated just 2 miles south-west of the market
town of Hexham, with Hadrian’s Wall very closeby, as are several
other Roman sites.
For a 4 star hotel experience, the De Vere's Slayley
Hall in Hexham is typical, with its139 bedrooms, and is set in a thousand
acres of Northumbrian countryside with a spectacular Japanese Garden
and and 2 championship Golf Courses and boasts extensive indoor and
outdoor pursuits. Hadrian's Wall is only about 6 miles away.
Another 4 star residence with a difference is High
Keenley Fell Farm near Hexham; offering just 3 large contemporary ensuite
bedrooms and home cooked meals - packed lunches are also available for
the intrepid explorer. This farmhouse is situated in an attractive,
recently converted, traditional Northumbrian stone barn set round a
courtyard.
For those seeking the amenities of the city centre
there is a traditional pub location available at the Crown & Mitre
Hotel which is situated close to Carlisle cathedral and a few minutes
walk from Carlisle Castle; this is a 3 star rated, 98 bedroom establishment
that has been carefully restored to retain its Edwardian character and
charm whilst offering guests every modern comfort.
For an English country house experience there is Nent
Hall Country House Hotel in Alston, a few minutes drive by car from
the Wall. This charming 18 bedroom, 3 star residence is set in dramatic
countryside with a relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff and an assured
warm welcome. Similarly, Horton Grange Country House Hotel in Ponteland,
Newcastle-upon-Tyne is a small 9 bedroom, 3 star establishment offers
a distinctive mix of traditional and contemporary, with real fires,
fresh flowers and antique furnishings, and is well located for the business
traveller as well as those looking for a relaxing break in the country
whilst being only 15 minutes from central Newcastle.
The region abounds with country house retreats. Matfen
Hall Hotel & Golf Course is a privately owned 4 star, 53 bedroom
country house hotel set in the beautiful Northumbrian countryside close
to Hadrian’s Wall, yet only twelve miles from Newcastle upon Tyne.
This has proved to be one of the North East’s leading venue for
weddings, conferences, golf and leisure breaks. There is a Spa &
Leisure complex, a state of the art conference room, and all the amenities
you would expect of a modern hotel break.
But no matter what your accommodation requirement
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