Stopped in on way to Vindolanda and because General Havelock, our first choice, was not serving…read morefood. Our party of four ordered fish and chips as well as a range of burgers. The food was all excellent and could not fault it as well as the service, which while slow was due to food being cooked rather than heated up. Great location by the river and picturesque hotel so why not 5 stars? No real ales!

Friendly service but a little slow. Chicken was dry and veggies overcooked. Average pub fare but…read morenothing to really get excited about. However, They pour a good pint

What is there not to love about an old castle!?!?!? We chose the room at the very top... not the…read moreeasiest trek with luggage but the room felt like you took a step back in time; dark reds and heavy tapestries surrounded the bed. There was an old desk to sit at. We enjoyed afternoon tea in the sitting room surrounded by the artistic depictions of the old kings and queens. The afternoon tea was an absolute delight and served on a beautiful tiered tray and tea cups. It's a bit on the pricey side but 100% worth it to spend some time here.

Wonderful stay in a castle view room with our two teenage boys. Spacious, clean, and welcoming room…read more Unlike the reviewer above we found Reception and staff all very friendly and helpful. We explored Hadrians Wall during the day and enjoyed a nice drink in the bar, which stays open til 11pm. We thought that was quite good considering it's off season at the moment (March 2023). The peacocks kept my boys entertained, breakfast was the best we've had so far on our tour of England, and the free Battlements Tour after breakfast was fascinating, informative, and felt very exclusive. I would have no reservations about booking this hotel again! Highly recommend!

Wonderful in every way. Delicious food. Friendly and attentive staff. Lovingly restored building…read morewith attention given to unique architectural details. Modern facilities, cosy comfortable beds. What more can I say? I stay here every time I'm "up north"...love it!

Stayed here at the last minute .... What a treat! After walking 20 plus miles on the hadrians wall…read morepath, I was ready to drop. There was a suite available at this hotel that was simply perfect...lovely bath tub and all. The suite is three levels, well appointed, upscale refurbished ancient building. Wonderful space at a fair price.

I enjoyed my short stay at this nhotel. The bedroom was very comfortable and well-appointed, with a…read moresmall but very good bathroom. The Wi-Fi worked. breakfast was good, served by staff. I had a meal in the bar which was a very generous plate of fish and very good it was too. The hotel is close to the middle of the attractive town of Hexham, is within walking distance of the station, and I would certainly wish to stay there again if the opportunity were to arise.

The Fish and Chips were huge! After a long day of flights and airport issues, the Angel was a quick…read morebus ride from Newcastle where we started our Hadrian's Wall hike. The Angel has been welcoming travelers since 1752 and it did not disappoint. It was the perfect place to decompress. We enjoyed a wonderful meal and a few pints overlooking the historic stone bridge over the River Tyne. The Angel is easy walking distance to the Corbridge Rome Town. After good night sleep and a hearty breakfast, we were off on the hike. The hotel staff ensured our bags were marked and loaded in the vans to be transported to the next hotel. The Angel Inn takes excellent care of travelers. Hope to return again.

Drink here on a lovely late afternoon a Pint of fine Wolf Ale and you'll never forget The Angel Inn…read moreof Corbridge. Perfect Scenery, beautifull village!

We stayed at the Battlesteads Hotel in August 2011 while walking Hadrian's Wall. Prior to the start…read moreof our walk, we were informed that when we reached Chesters Roman Fort and Museum, we should call the Battlesteads, and someone would pick us up and drive us to the hotel. However, when we called we were told it would be at least an hour before someone could come by, a bit off-putting considering we had been walking for several hours and simply wanted to shower and relax. We ended up hitching a ride with a tour group who was also staying at the hotel (we met their very kind bus driver at the tea room at Chesters), and were shown to a very small room that overlooked someone else's front yard. The room itself was comfortable, but so small there was no where to put our luggage. We simply had to step over our suitcases to move to either side of the bed. The bathroom was a bit of a surprise because it had a more modern look, complete with gray, rubbery floors. It certainly did the job, but the accommodations were not posh by any means (and I was not expecting luxury). After our showers, we had a few drinks in the garden before meeting a friend for dinner in the pub. The garden was lovely - the flowers were still very much in bloom, and a wooden fence around the property provided privacy from neighbors. It's my understanding that the pub uses fruits and vegetables grown in the garden. Dinner, on the other hand, was not what I expected from an award-winning pub (my partner informed me that the Battlesteads was "Pub of the Year" in 2010). The hake and chips was rather bland and the mushy peas did not boost the flavour profile. It seemed to me that Battlesteads was trying too hard to appear cosmopolitan, rather than focusing on good food and flavour. I appreciate locally sourced food, but it has to taste good as well.

This place is lovely- my mother and I stayed last summer for just one night, and I wish it could…read morehave been longer. We had a nice twin room- slightly dated but very clean and comfortable, I suppose you'd call it quaint. The bar areas were very comfortable, but it's the food that really got me. I surprisingly had the nicest fajitas I've tasted! They also had a great selection of local cheeses. The waitstaff are all very knowledgable about the food and wine, and were more than happy to advise. We really enjoyed our stay, hopefully we'll be able to come again.

Amazing little spot in the middle of wall country (is that a thing?). If you're visiting Hadrian's…read moreWall, this is the perfect spot to stop for a really good pint from the Twice Brewed Brewery. They've been doing it since the 1400s. If you're able to stay longer, the food is quite good and the rooms are clean, comfortable and have everything you need. Extra bonus points for the warm and welcoming staff and the on-site EV charger. It's slow but seemingly reliable and it'll get you back to 100% by morning.

Great place to meet travelers from all over the world. After a beautiful hike along Hadrian's Wall,…read morethe Twice Brewed pub was the perfect place to refresh by sampling all the different ales. Enjoyed the outdoor seating area and the beautiful view of the stars. I was concerned that the rooms would be noisy with the pub downstairs but was pleasantly surprised. Enjoyed a very nice breakfast buffet. Perfect location for anyone visiting Vindolanda, the bus stop was just steps away. I hope to visit again.

The owners are really accommodating and went out of their way to help with what we needed. We loved…read morethe relaxed atmosphere of the cottage and the village folk are really friendly too. The cottage was exceptionally clean and value for money - nothing stuffy or "untouchable".

From the owner: Self-catering, home-from-home, cottage accommodation in the charming rural village of Bellingham,…read moreNorthumberland, near Kielder Water and Hadrian's Wall.

This was a delightful surprise. The building is old but delightful, the room was quite large and…read morecomfy, the bath was equally large and enjoyable. Two chairs, two nightstands and a desk receive extra smiles and points. The downstairs dining room had a full bar and excellent food. The staff are as nice and as friendly as can be. Again, we were the only Americans.

I stayed two nights in this hotel and had two dinners there. The bedroom was very clean, and…read morecomfortable, with an excellent bathroom. The Wi-Fi offered good signal strength in all areas and worked very well. Bedrooms were refurbished in 2018, I was told. During my stay the kitchen was being refurbished and the menu was limited but all the same the food was very good. The staff were very obliging and helpful and nothing was too much trouble, arranging taxis, variations on the menu, luggage storage and offering local knowledge. Meals are served in the bar, there isn't a separate restaurant. The bar has a real fire in winter and is a normal pub bar with a pool table in part of the bar that seems to be mainly used by locals. Breakfast was very good although no fruit was provided. The location is 3-4 miles north of Hexham. The bus service is infrequent but reliable, from very close to the hotel to Hexham station and town centre. Taxis are quite expensive, but I found the hotel charges here to be much more reasonable than in Hexham, so there was a saving to be had by staying out of town. A new management is evidently working very hard on the kitchen and other improvements. I would definitely recommend this place.