lack of dinning in the bar itself.

no bar or restaurant open when we stayed so had to drive to the nearest town to find food

we had excellent fish -and-chips from next door,and keith invited us to eat them at his bar with his beer

the hosts were welcoming, you could go the public bar if feeling sociable or relax in the room which has microwave, kettle and fridge to store

although it only had a bar with no hot food it did have its own convenience store

good, but added to an already quite expensive stay, so we made use of our own well equipped kitchen in the cottage after

the bar prices were quite expensive

accomodation was great, food was great, bar and beer garden were great and the hospitality team were awesome

room comfortable bed,good size staff at the bar were lovely polite,friendly and helpful went out of there way to help food was beautiful nice

with the atmosphere, staff, easy check-in, lovely spacious room (even though standard), cool bar with bi-folding doors opening out to the street

the day manager was lovely as were the bar staff.

early check in

every small detail taken care of. nice style. great bar and food.

wht a fantastic team and amazing room and excellent bar

breakfast was included and was served across the road in their sister hotel

beautiful breakfast

breakfast excellent, room clean and very comfortable excellent ensuite

superb housekeeping friendly bar staff helpful welcoming reception and lovely breakfast staff

excellent breakfast

parking was a bit tricky but a large car park is a few minutes walk away.

no onsite parking but close to free town parking

not easy to find parking

parking at the hotel as such, although free parking available in the nearby public car park

car parking nearby

bar had good choice and bar meals were very tasty and of good quality the roaring fire just made us

between staff and guests could be better, sat in the bar for over 1 hour after buying a drink before someone spoke

lovely pub/hotel with very friendly staff. great food and good beer. cosy fire in the bar too.

lovely friendly hotel and great bar and food. thank you perfect for the hadrian’s wall walk.

variation of food at breakfast was excellent, freshly cooked to suit all tastes and cereals to match

lovely location staff very friendly room good size parking not a problem food very nice

nice quiet location lots of parking

restaurant with a varied menu, good off-road parking, pleasant riverside outdoor seating area, excellent breakfast buffet

the size of the room, plenty of parking, swimming pool, lounge. lovely and quiet.

excellent parking as i have a large car

comfy bed, good parking. food is excellent.

easy parking

parking was accessible and easy

very hard to fault anything really, superb food, easy parking

bike parking is right in front of the hotel

great breakfast, comfy bed very clean.

full english breakfast with amazing views

delicious breakfast included

breakfast was made to order, we had a full fry

dinner and bar were all very reasonably priced

historic building with ample parking and beautiful location right next to the river

food was excellent, staff were heipful and nothing was any trouble. good parking

car parking is great

the room was quiet and comfortable and the breakfast couldn't have been better

seems a 'young' bar crowd, noisy at times in the evening

plenty of parking, absolutely lovely

castle had history all around and walks within the grounds, car parking was easy and accessible near to our room

the grounds are well tended, and there was plenty of parking available

ample car parking and so quite and tranquil

the building and atmosphere. nice quite location with plenty of parking

was friendly as usual, parking was easy

lots of parking out of site of hotel public areas

desmond, a real gentleman who arranged the parking of our car and bags to the room

there is always a warm welcome, easy parking and a well organised reception

they have valet parking, complimentary drinks on arrival and champagne and chocolates in our room waiting for us

the most comfortable bed i’ve slept in for a long time - food good especially breakfast

cosy bar and restaurant. food was fab. the owners and staff were lovely. instantly felt at home.

wonderful service, friendly staff and beautiful breakfast!

the bar and restaurant were also beautifully furnished and tasteful decorated for christmas

welcoming, friendly, helpful staff, nice bar with a bit of a buzz, good beer, good food, imaginative menu, gorgeous characterful room with a

the room was very comfortable and the breakfast was exceptional

pool is great for the kids, and general hotel is lovely

was nice and the pool and gym were both very good, especially for a hotel

pool changing rooms need a serious update

lovely hotel, very nice staff and facilities, spa was amazing

enjoyed the spa bath and the shower

lovely, spacious room / lodge. very quiet, comfortable bedding, excellent breakfast.

the bar was homely and the fire was great as it was a little cold outside

the selection of cask ales available in the bar was a welcome bonus for me

luxury lodge accommodation was beautiful, especially enjoyed the spa bath and very large bed

my whole experience of the bowes was excellent - topped off with a very good breakfast

breakfast was excellent

breakfast was extremely good but mostly the staff were very friendly and welcoming

staff were lovely. evening meal was great and breakfast delicious.

all the staff were superb, friendly and helpful - the cool bar man, the receptionist/waitress, the lovely cleaning ladies, the handyman, the cook

absolutely stunning historical property. amazing bar and unbelievable food.

wine-list could be better and the bar could be better stocked. but both are perfectly adequate.

delicious food, hearty breakfast, free fudge and home made cookies in the room

the breakfast was extensive, you want for nothing & nothing was a bother for the staff if you wanted to

veggie option perhaps, a little amuse boucher type thing in the bar - just to set the scene perhaps

and the breakfast was superb we had evening meal on both nights and the food was excellent lovely bar staff couldn't be any better will definitely recommend well done the anchor

cleanliness, room, atmosphere, breakfast, food, staff

breakfast was a nice choice

just a tiny bit dated in terms of furniture in restaurant and bar area

beautiful location, clean rooms, great restaurant and bar area.

good bar with friendly staff and the food was amazing , some of the best i have ever had

always kept the bar tidy and disinfecting

nice atmosphere in bar and restaurant

the bar served good draught beers and the menu was probably the best i have seen

the beer selection in the bar is good and the wolf ale is stronger than you may think

room, good facilities including drying room/laundry service, close to hadrian’s wall path, good food

the inn has a warm room which was very useful for drying our boots and socks, and offers a laundry service at a reasonable price

the bar was very welcoming

super comfortable room and casual comfort to bar which is great for

the bar area and food was really good, you can’t fault the beer selection

views, ample parking, warm and cosy, personable

helpful staff good restaurant and outstanding breakfast convenient location by a68 ample parking

the second day touring the northumberland 250, good location on the main road with lots of secure parking

ample parking space i will be back

fabulous, excellent wines, staff friendly and helpful, dog friendly, very close & easy parking

parking was excellent, free and on the hotel grounds so no lugging suitcases around

well laid out hotel, plenty of parking.

parking is wright outside the door so no long trek dragging your cases

nice hotel in a good location, enough parking, beautiful view from the bedroom to wake up to

rooms and food great. parking was easily available

the staff were nice and the food tasty. the bar was spacious with a pool table and tv.

the bar of the hotel had a vibrant community with cheap drinks and pool

perfect for where i was going had a bar (did have draft pumps but only sold drinks out of cans) pool

it was nice to relax in the bar with a pint after a long day

dining or drinking options, but that wasn't rogers fault as the kitchen and bar staff left during the covid outbreak

allowed early check in which after an early morning start was very useful.

i appreciated the late check out which helped with specifics on my stay

the breakfast was delicious. the room was quaint and quirky - we loved it!

the fire in the bar was always blazing

upgraded us as room we had booked was over bar area which was hosting a darts match and would be noisy - very

cosy bar , great ales ,delicious food and a warm room.

the evening meal was delicious and breakfast was very good

good parking, easy to find, great breakfast. stables suite was great for 3 of us, lots of room.

we were on motorbikes and therefore appreciated the large tarmac parking off road

also good off road parking

location is good, ample parking, food is great and staff were very attentive and helpful.

friendly team, great service, lovely evening meal and breakfast, free parking, rooms done to a good standard, pub refurbished in 2018 and looks great

breakfast was perfect - set you up for the day

we loved our room and our breakfast

the staff were all very accommodating to me with early check in and late check out so i was very thankful for that

right next to places to eat too which was ideal with the kids

group of people came in with guns which obviously was for the sport shooting but made us and my kids feel uncomfortable and then straight after a big coach of drunk people got off and a man

bonus of having a swimming pool

waiting and bar staff first class

enjoyed the gym and pool and good staff making the experience easy

all food cooked to a high standard, rooms very spacious & comfy beds, facilities spot on, kids love the swimming pool, location great, plenty to do outside the hotel aswel as inside the

spa and gym facilities were excellent

had a lovely stay even got a early check in room was very clean and it was a nice touch with the tea and coffee making

1 girl upon check in - she was great even though the full thing was a riot n kids were in tears when seen where we were stuck

we arrived at 2am after a long flight and lasted just ten minutes before leaving because the kids were scared the mattresses were stained and there was what appeared to be drug users across

my kids are disgusted

shared toilet/bathroom facilities as we had kids

10am and went in to ask if i needed to register my car before heading back out but they gave us early check in

the food in the bar was good as well as the breakfast in the morning

evening food in the bar was also very nice

with setting the bar so high, the breakfast- whilst adequate- was not superlative

very friendly service relaxing bar good food liked rooms with own entrance

the food, beer and the service in the bar was excellent

plenty of parking

on site parking and lovely quiet surrounding area, if you are travelling to this area, i would definitely

plenty of parking, well tended hanging baskets adding to the attractive

good parking space. easy to find. the room was spacious.

having amazing chefs in the kitchen was in addition to the: location, parking, friendly staff, beautiful rooms, a power shower, great views, & an amazing bar

convenient for dog owners with direct access to outside via a patio door from your room, vehicle parking space directly outside your

ground floor room with patio doors leading to own parking space was outstanding

the room was lovely, warm and comfortable and parking right outside the room

was comfortable to relax after a nice meal and a busy day we also liked the fact that we had a parking space right outside our door which was most

parking

early to our early check in just on the off chance we could get in

the bed was comfy room was clean staff very friendly good late check out

value for money lovely and clean comfortable room late check out

the grab and go breakfast was handy too

we loved the pack up breakfast

late check out is a bonus

free parking was provided and the hotel itself is modern and spotless

great location with great transport links nearby, and plenty of parking if you bring your car

lots of free parking available at the hotel

super modern clean and comfortable hotel.nice pub/restaurant.great staff easy ample parking

was outstanding with great atmosphere although outside city centre , easy access from a1 , free parking , bus stop outside and only 10 minute walk from regent metro station , so extremely easy to

hotel is in a great location just to the north of newcastle with ample parking

easy access from a1,plenty of parking and next to a petrol station with

great breakfast & free parking

clean, good menu variety, spacious room, nice friendly hotel staff, free parking

clean friendly good all round breakfast out side the city good parking for cars all round 10/10

plenty of parking space

parking was occupied by commercial vehicles is it b&b or workers place for a night

plenty of safe free parking

the location and parking were what initially took me there but i'll happily travel off my route to use it

its good value, good honest food, comfortable beds and parking even for trucks it is a massively popular stop for professional drivers

.everything except the breakfast

couldn’t do enough for us, really professional and great breakfast, really good valve for money

the breakfast was extra but brilliant value for money a lot more than expected

nice hotel . very quiet. lovely reception. only wish they did a hot breakfast

close to facilities and got early check in

bar was very quiet as it was out of season, but there was a good range of beers at reasonable

excellent comfortable room .superb bar with friendly staff

stay - loved our very spacious, comfortable room, the staff were friendly and helpful and the bar was warm and welcoming

food from the bar outstanding, speciality was pizzas and the cooked breakfasts were to die for

there was no noise from the bar at all and it was nice to open the curtains in the morning and see the sheep in the field

free onsite parking

twice now we scratched the car due to parking

accomadating staff and an excellent location with ample safe parking at the rear that was on camera 24 7

everything, clean, comfy, easy to find, lovely staff, parking easy. good atmosphere

staff, easy parking brilliant prices

lift to 1st and 2nd floors, the food, the room, on site parking, friendly/helpful staff etc

good car parking area

large room. very good cooked breakfast. parking outside the hotel

free parking at the side and round the back of the hotel and great location for transport links into

hotel and free parking too cracking geordie breakfast also well appointed rooms lovely

parking was a bit sketchy. access road was tight due to cars parked on road side.

the location, parking, comfort and overall quality and high standards

property was easy to find with plenty of parking

free parking

place, well positioned, quiet and comfortable with excellent facilities including ample parking

we managed to get a parking spot but there are only 3 parking spaces outside of the

parking may be an issue as the car park is small

free parking right out the door was great as well

limited parking spaces

the parking was a bit complicated if their car park is full

this hotel has decent parking - a must have for me in

great location, friendly reception, perfect parking

parking and access, great location for getting into town and great value for money

really liked the parking at the back and the decorations

we had a parking space but it is first come first served which was great

dave and carmen’s recent renovations were top drawer - from a cute and functional mini kitchen to an excellent bathroom

was a do-it-yourself kind of deal but you were allowed to use the kitchen

the room we had included a small kitchen area with sink unit, cupboards, microwave and toaster with tea, coffee, hot chocolate and

breakfast and supplies for making meals and hot drinks in the cleverly designed kitchenette

however, with the well equipped kitchenette in each room, this isn't a major issue, as you could bring in snacks etc

bar staff great

not enough bar staff - long wait for service

great size room. very welcoming staff. superb food and good bar prices.

plenty of choice on the breakfast bar and a large full breakfast if you preferred

room was spotlessly clean. lovely bar to have a drink. excellent location for us visiting family

breakfast options were perfect

great breakfast and hotel is in a quiet and safe location.

offer states continental breakfast, but the owner goes out of his way to please

the breakfast is delicious

great breakfast choices

heels downstairs there is a bar where loud music and a drunk client prevent any rest

great bar with great prices, we even received a free drink on checking in

greeting by the young lady at the bar - who provided me with a welcome pint…made me feel very welcome…room was immaculate and hot

the bar was lively with loud music but i couldn't hear anything when in my room, it's as if it was

the drinks are the bar and cheap as was the cost of the room

beautiful views, plenty of character and ample parking

there is ample free parking just in front of the property

i would have liked a reserved parking space.

location and plenty of parking

there is ample parking and a large beer garden with stunning views

party of people eating in the restaurant, the staff served our evening meal very quickly in the bar

arrival we checked in at the bar with people standing around us - would have been good to have been taken into lounge to check

great town great staff always make you feel welcome, locals make you feel like you belong, great bar and lovely real

even though it was above the bar we were not disturbed by noise

friendly bar with a good selection of booze good food

car parking spaces should be reserved for guests to reduce walking with bags

better signs for disabled parking needed

good car parking

old style building, grounds, spa, free parking breakfast- even wild deer to watch whilst eating

drive from the road through the grounds good and car parking for our room excellent and close by