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.

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.

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 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.

All the food here I ate was delicious. I would suggest you try the pheasant dinner. It was the…read morehighlight of our culinary experience.

I stayed in a castle view room 12 years ago and a castle room just now. If you can afford splurge…read morefor the in castle room. The bed was so comfortable, the blackout curtains were perfect. The meals were perfection, the grounds were beautiful. The peacock was the only noise we heard through the thick castle walls. I wish they had warned us about the large group they were serving for breakfast at the same time as our chosen time, we would have selected a time before or after had we known, breakfast was a 25 minute delay from seating to getting drinks.

We had a great two day stay at the Grey Bull Inn in Haltwhistle which is very close to the Roman…read morefort of Vindolanda and some of the best preserved parts of Hadrian's Wall. The accommodation was extremely comfortable, price fair, breakfast delicious and hosts welcoming and helpful. Gary even drove us back to the start of the trail on the morning we left and, going totally above and beyond, delivered the hat I left behind to our next B&B 16 miles drive away. Thanks Gary and Kathryn!

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!

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

I had planned a long weekend away so had booked this in the expectation of a pleasant weekend away…read more On arrival at the hotel our initial impression was good, the outside appearance of the hotel with its castellations seemed to make its mark, the receptionist who greeted us was friendly professional. Our room initially seemed OK however on closer inspection we had to ask the staff to change the hospitality tray as it hadn't been cleaned properly in days (it wasn't just remnants of detritus from the previous guest). The Bathroom was in great need of a thorough clean and update (again I had to ask in the morning that the bathroom be cleaned including the black mould that must have been there for weeks). I had assumed Digital TV had reached Otterburn however unfortunaltley our TV only got 4 channels so had to suffer CBBC's or T4 in the morning (never thought I would have missed Andrew Marr in a morning till then) not that I go away to watch TV but sometimes its nice to catch up with events in a morning. We ate twice here once in the Stables bar and the next night in the Hotel Restaurant both times we enjoyed the food and the service was excellent. Breakfast was fine, however it would have been better had one member of staff notice and removed the rotting apple (yes I did say rotting) from the fruit selection on the breakfast bar. After my partner removed it and left it on the side it still remained there throughout the rest of the morning. I would say that on the whole the hotel is understaffed and although all the staff who were there are pleasant and helpful, the maintenance and standards of hygiene are well below expectations. No I will not be returning here !!!

After a rough day's hike, (more than a week into the Pennine Way and suffering!), Dave and Sue's…read morehospitality was remarkable. I'm reluctant to say exactly how they helped us in case everyone comes to expect the same - but suffice to say these people are wonderful. According to locals we met, they've turned around a business that was downright hostile to outsiders and made it into a haven for good food, good company, and good manners - an experience that's all too rare these days. Their balance between upmarket dining (with an excellent chef), and cosy fireside inn has been wonderfully achieved. They deserve the highest recommendation.