My husband and I stayed for one night at Matfen Hall Hotel & Spa for his birthday. The Hotel is…read moreabout 30 minutes' drive outside of Newcastle city centre and is situated in some very gorgeous countryside. The grounds are picturesque and surrounded by a very large golf course. We were upgraded upon our arrival to a premier room, which was a lovely surprise. The package I booked included dinner, bed & breakfast plus 2 spa treatments and access to the leisure centre, pool and sauna facilities. I've posted pictures of the room itself - old fashioned but HUGE and very comfy. I didn't get any photos of the leisure facilities unfortunately but they were very modern and the pool was the PERFECT temperature at all times. We had our evening meal at the Library & Print Room restaurant. They provided us with complementary champagne for my husband's birthday and some lovely canapés in the Print Room whilst we browsed the menu. My husband had the cheese soufflé and the 'Matfen Hall' Fillet. Both of his selections were out of this world - very tasty and succulent. I had the duck salad to start ( a bit too much going on there, not well balanced) and the pork belly as my main. The pork was perfectly cooked and well seasoned. I would have been completely happy with it if I hadn't tasted my husband's fillet. After a bite of his steak, everything else paled in comparison - definitely worth the £5 extra he had to pay for it over our inclusive allowance. The other great thing about the restaurant was the service was incredible - I can't say enough about how well trained and attentive the staff were. The desserts, however, lacked the same quality of the earlier entrees and we were both left wishing we had just had some cheese instead of the tall & skinny crème brulee or the too-sour lime cheese cake with chocolate rice krispies base (yes, I said rice krispies!). The next morning we had a very pleasant and yummy breakfast in the Library restaurant, followed by a day of leisure at the poolside. We took advantage of the spa treatments on both days and were very impressed with the quality of the facilities and staff. For the money you pay, the massages, facials, pedicures, etc. are luxurious and indulgent but also a good value for such high-class treatment in my opinion. This place is a golfer's paradise as well. Neither of us enjoy golf, so we didn't partake but I can see why it draws golfer's from all over - so pristine & quiet out there. There is a Go Ape obstacle course facility nearby as well, although I don't think it's open in the winter. Matfen Hall is a very quiet, serene place. I don't think it would be good for people with small children but it's excellent for couples. Definitely will return to Matfen Hall. The whole experience was class.

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!

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.

Lovely little place in a small village in Northumbria. The…read morestaff was very friendly and polite. Overall, we enjoyed our stay - there are a small details that could be improved (for example, it's a bit cold in the bathroom) and no kettle in the room (however there is an area where you can make a cuppa yourself), but the biggest bummer for me was that the breakfast is only till 9 which was not ideal on a holiday and especially New Year's Day. But honestly, excellent value for money and breakfast was good indeed.

What an amazing place!…read more Blink and you might miss one of Northumberland's true hidden treasures. It's only a small inn (4 rooms) but each room is delightfully appointed. I was fortunate to get a tour of the rooms by the owner and they were spotless and modern. The pub itself serves cold beer with a warm atmosphere. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The prices were reasonable too. But the food is the real star here. British classics and local favourites professionally prepared. The evening I was there the place was packed and every plate was empty at the end. Oh, and free wifi too!

Our food came 40+ minutes after ordering. the jumbo dog in the menu said it came with chilli and…read morecheese and came with only onions. the nachos came from a packet and were a small portion. they came after almost an hour. how long can nachos take? my mothers burger was extremely spicy without being listed which is an issue due to being intolerant. the chicken was extremely tough to the extent that it couldnt be eaten. it was also very expensive for the quality.

Travelling home from Scotland we needed a break and a bite to eat. Coming off the main road we…read morefound this, initially quiet, pub. I say quiet as it was early lunch time and it did fill up considerably with a wake. However, service was so friendly and quick. We chose a sharing platter having asked what it included as there were smaller, single, choices. We were told it consisted of a bit of each of the single platters ?????? LOL. Not quite true as it consisted of the quantity of the smaller platters on one tray. Totally brilliant. It astounds me that above the Watford Gap prices go lower but quantity rises. We are fleeced in the south. Really nice, friendly pub with fantastic service. Guys it was a nice break from our journey, thank you. Oh yeh, btw, even as oldies your music is a fantastic choice.

Orrigionaly called the North Seaton Hotel it was always known as the White Elephant. This was…read morebecause for the first few years there were no houses in the area and the place stood empty. Several years ago when the building was refurbished it stoped being a hotel and carried on as a pub with the new name The Elephant Its just been decorated but keeps its old style. Ashington Jazz Club meet there every first wednesday of the month

An old bar in middle of Ashington Hirst area been around for a long in the town. A great little bar…read morethat has recently been refurbished to a high standard. There is a small function room available upstairs but is small and an odd shape with a very small stage in a bay window. Being an old building the whole place has a bit of strange layout but other than that I nice little place for a drink. At one time there was a number of rooms available to stay in but I believe these are no longer rented out and that it is just a bar nowadays but I'm not one hundred percent sure since he refurbishment if there is now guest rooms available.

Sadly we didn't stay here, but we did eat in the restaurant twice. It was delicious. Great variety…read more Helpful staff. The whole place looked newly renovated and was beautiful. We asked a lot of questions about local fare and got great explanations. Wed love to return to the area and stay here next time!

Just stayed at this lovely little hotel. The staff are very helpful & friendly. The evening meal…read morewas divine, newly started Steak night on a Friday. £30 pr couple, including a bottle of house wine. The room was clean and tidy, and very warm. During this cold snap. Bathroom was nicely modern with a great shower, plenty of hot water. Breakfast was included in the room rate, plenty of choice, from the full monty Northumberland style to a more healthy option. Well deserved 5 Stars. Limited parking at the front door for 6 cars. Great views of the Castle & not far to walk to the beach.

Loads of fun; "Don't touch that plate, I told you yesterday it's hot."…read moreWe had a smashingly good welcome here and were well cared for by Sean and family. On arrival we were given tea or coffee while we filled in our registration and a bucket and brush to clean our hiking boots (which remain strictly in the foyer, not the hotel.) Acerbic wit with a smile was the standard and it suited us to the ground. Sean's well practiced spiels are a comedy routine in themselves so pay attention and don't miss a word. He was very helpful on tide and bus and taxi information. Our room was nicely proportioned and the bathroom spacious. I visited in another room upstairs which was equally nice. Furniture is simple, stout, workable and unpretentious. All rooms have only showers. Our towels were rough but this is probably local hard water, They were new and thick and clean. Breakfast was excellent and if you are not awake on reaching the breakfast room, I assure you that you soon will be. There is lovely art around and some of it is for sale by Sean's son. Tea service in the rooms was generously stocked with a wee biscuit or two. Check the website to see other options like renting the entire place or having a wheelchair accessible room. Fabulous choice for staying on Lindisfarne. I would most certainly return here.

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.

Located in a business center (I think P&G is the local corporate tenant), the location is about a…read more30 Pound cab ride from the airport and about 20 minutes from downtown Newcastle. Business travelers will find A full health club, a great English pub, a Starbucks and a Buca di Beppo in the lounge of this 3-story facility. If you haven't been to Europe, there are a few oddities you might never have experienced. First, there are no key cards here. You get a real key with an odd looking keychain. The chain acts like a master switch to the lights and TV. SO if you arrive at night and the door slams shut, you will be truly groping in the dark and wondering why the light switch does not work.. If this happens, open the door to the hall to let light in the room. Find the "thingamajiggy" on the wall and insert your key chain. Now flip on the switches. Newcastle can be fairly dark and the lighting is still pretty dark. Make sure you also turn on each outlet. No doubt after a long travel your phone might need charging and you don't want to find out that your phone is not charging just because you didn't flip the switch. The room is large enough and the bathroom is a decent size with heated towel racks. The gym is full service and very popular in the area. You will find many of the locals coming and going after work. Also the restaurant and pub are well utilized every day of the week. The Victory pub is probably where you would want to eat as service is a little faster and you can get more local fare. We ate at Buca di Beppo one night for variety and comfort food one night. The dishes were basic but different from the American menus. Highly recommend if you are strictly here for business and will not need to be in downtown Newcastle.

I stayed overnight here during a flying visit to Newcastle for the Rugby World Cup. The hotel is…read morelocated quite a distance from Newcastle City Centre, requiring a 30 minute journey by Metro & bus or a £20 cab ride. The hotel itself is a bit of a mixed bag, the ground floor reception area with bar & restaurant feels quite modern (I figured it must've had a recent refit) but the rooms were starting to show their age. The bathroom in my room in particular was looking a bit rough around the edges. The room was warm & fairly quiet, facilitating a fairly sound sleep, although there was some noise creeping in from surrounding rooms. There were signs stating they offered WiFi throughout the hotel, but I didn't use it. The health club looked fairly modern & there seemed to be a good number of locals using it. Despite the hotel being full over the weekend, the staff throughout where very friendly & helpful, they really did give a great account of themselves. All in all this was a decent, if short, visit to the hotel. I'd struggle to recommend the hotel to visitors simply because of its location, but if you were visiting the business park for work then I'd say you're best to stay here.